Watch: Oilers prospect Nate Corbet exchanges haymakers with Mark Liwiski in his third fight in three games

By Abhishek Dilta

Modified Sep 17, 2024 04:34 GMT

Edmonton Oilers prospect Nate Corbet has been making headlines at the Young Stars Classic, particularly after his performance against the Winnipeg Jets.

During the game on Monday, Corbet engaged in a fight for the third time in the tournament, showcasing his toughness and willingness to stand up for his team. The incident unfolded in the first period, where Corbet delivered a series of heavy blows to the Jets' Mark Liwiski.

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It was the third fight for Nate Corbet in the Young Star Classic. He has already been involved in two bouts, including the ejection against the Vancouver Canucks in a previous matchup.

Corbet's aggressive play has drawn attention and highlighted his potential as a physical presence on the ice as he continues to develop his skills in the Oilers' organization.

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Edmonton Oilers lost 2-0 to Winnipeg Jets at Young Star Classic

The Edmonton Oilers rookies concluded their Young Star Classic tournament with a 2-0 defeat to the Winnipeg Jets rookies at the South Okanagan Events Centre.

Daniel Torgersson and Henri Nikkanen were the scorers for the Jets, while Thomas Millic made 27 saves as he kept a clean sheet against Edmonton. Brett Brochu, meanwhile, made 32 saves for the Oilers and conceded two goals on 34 shots.

After the game, Brochu said (via NHL.com):

"I thought I kept a lot of pucks to my chest," Brochu said post-game. "I was really square, kept things simple and thought my skating improved a lot. The speed of the game was quick, so it was nice that I could keep up with it and I felt good."

Oilers rookie HC Colin Chaulk addressed the team's performance, acknowledging that while they didn't achieve the desired outcome, the focus remains on the overall improvement. .

He emphasized that everyone understands the importance of results in their business but reckons the players need to recognize that there's still work to be done.

"Unfortunately, we didn't push it over the goal line, but it's about the process at this point," coach Colin Chaulk said. "We all understand it's a result-driven business, but they understand that they're not as far as they think.

The Oilers rookies return to Edmonton on Monday, bringing along a group of skaters ready to vie for spots on the NHL roster this week.