Chiefs still rolling

Times Editor

 

The Wheatland Chiefs extended their winning streak to seven games with an 11-2 thumping of the Innisfail Flyers on Jan. 18 at the Strathmore Family Centre.

Brooker Pretty Young Man scored three times and added two assists to lead the way for the Chiefs, who vaulted into second place in the North Division.

Tyler Sharuga scored twice, while Dakoda Herman, Kristian Ayoungman, Wyatt Rabbit Carrier, Brandon Russell and Blair Roszell each registered a goal and an assist in the win. Forward Cody Willis rounded out the scoring for the Chiefs, who improved to 15-10-1 on the season.

Taylor Donner and Coltyn Herman each registered a pair of assists, while Tyson Kapty and Dalton Dubetz each collected a helper. Dakota Taylor registered 23 saves to collect the win.

The local double-A midget team will now prepare to host the Cranbrook Ice on Jan. 26 (6 p.m.) in Hussar, before travelling to Red Deer the following day to face the Pro Stitch.

 

Warriors fall to Lightning

The Wheatland Warriors winning streak was snapped at two games, after a 5-0 loss to the Airdrie Lightning Jan. 18 in Hussar.

Despite the loss, the local double-A bantam team remains in second place in the North Division with a 15-7-4 record.

The Warriors are now preparing to face the Lethbridge Raiders on Jan. 27 (4:15 p.m.) at the Strathmore Family Centre.

 

Braves away from league play

The Wheatland Braves are using the time away from league play to fine-tune their game with an out-of-province tournament.

The local double-A peewee team, which boasts an impressive 23-2-1 record, will be back in action Feb. 1 in Medicine Hat.