Record: 23-8-0-3 (First Place in the Bauer Conference)
Who's Hot Up Front:
18-year-old forward Andrew Johnston missed last week's matchup between these two teams, but will certainly be out in full force tonight. He scored once last night in La Ronge, and will no doubt be a threat every time he's on the ice. He's got some of the best vision in the league, and is widely considered to be one of the best professional hockey prospects playing in the SJHL right now.
Who's on D:
When you think Flin Flon, automatically you're going to thing about Taylor Thiessen and Michael Young. But the hottest defenceman on the Bombers right now is arguably the 19-year-old Patrick Sitko. Sitko is the reigning SJHL Defenceman of the Week, and has 21 points so far this year. He passes the puck well, and can play tough when he has too.
Who's in Goal:
I would be shocked if Matt Weninger didn't get the call tonight for Flin Flon. His numbers speak for themselves: A .932 save percentage and a goals against of 2.15.
X-Factor:
Perhaps the most dangerous Bomber eight days ago was forward Dominic Martel. He's got some of the best speed in the SJHL, and has really been a great offensive catylyst for his team this year, chiming in with 13 goals.
Record: 20-13-1-2 (Second Place in the Bauer Conference)
Who's Hot Up Front:
Dane Muench has scored in two straight games, and seems to be playing with much more of an edge than he was say maybe two weeks ago. Perhaps the most impressive thing about Dane's play as of late is the fact that he's doing so well away from the puck. A big night from Muench, and the Stars will be in good shape.
Who's Hot on D:
Woody Klassen is having a breakout season in the SJHL. The 18-year-old tied the game Sunday against Nipawin and set up the game winner. Currently he's second on the team (behind Lebreton) for defensive scoring. Had it not been for Pat Sitko, I think Woody is your SJHL Defenceman of the Week.
Who's in Goal:
Graham Hildebrand is coming off a fantastic week and was recently announced as the SJHL Goaltender of the Week. For that, he deserves the start against Flin Flon tonight. Will he get it? That's not for me to say.
X-Factor:
Blake Peake will be looked upon tonight to raise his game a little bit. Peake has gone four games without a goal, and if his team wants to find success tonight, he'll more than likely be right in the thick of it all.
It's 2:15 and I'm already jittery for tonight's game. It's good though. I like it that way.
You coming to the game tonight? If so, make sure you say hi!
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