The Wetaskiwin Icemen defeated the Spruce Grove Regals 5–1 on Friday, January 23, 2026, at Co‑op Place in Wetaskiwin, Alberta. The home win solidified the Icemen’s standing in the Capital Junior Hockey League’s East Division as the playoffs approach.
Wetaskiwin took an early lead in the first period and then scored three times in the second period to pull away. The team’s starting goaltender turned aside 32 shots, and the Icemen added an empty‑net goal in the third to seal the 5–1 final.
An Icemen coaching staff member summarized the change in approach after the game: “We challenged the boys after the first period to simplify their game. We were playing too much on the perimeter. Once we started driving the net in the second, the goals followed.” According to the Wetaskiwin Times, the victory was the club’s fourth in five games.
The Icemen return home on Sunday, February 1, 2026, to host the Leduc Co‑op Riggers at Co‑op Place. Puck drop is scheduled for 6:00 p.m.; the club is expecting a near‑capacity crowd.
