Success on the Road, the Final Homestand of the Year, and a Bus Filled with Tins

A solid weekend of Huskies Hockey on the road showed why they are the class of the NWJHL this year. Not only did the 'sled dogs' take three of a possible four points this past weekend, they did it in hostile environments in which they had struggled all year. Heading into the two game roadie, the Huskies had an ugly (0-3) combined record in the Memorial Arena in Dawson Creek and the Coca-Cola Centre in Grande Prairie, needless to say the Huskies exorcised some demons.

On Friday, a quick start had the Huskies leading 5-0 halfway through the game, they never looked back and won 7-4 in a physical affair that featured 8 fights.

Saturday's match was a much more defensive battle that ended up going into double OT, where nothing was decided. Huskies G Wendel Dyer continued his strong play against the GP Wheelers allowing just a pair of twine ticklers. Dyer was at his finest when the game was in OT... he made 9 saves in 2OT alone! The game ended in a 2-2 draw, and was hands down the most exciting Huskies game I have called on Moose FM.

This weekend the Huskies have their last home stand of 2006 as they host Beaver Lodge on Friday and Peace River on Saturday. Make sure you get you Huskies Fix, as their next home stand is over a month away (Jan 6). Puck drop is 8 PM both Friday and Saturday @ the North Peace Arena.

Finally, this Sunday is the Huskies' "Fill the Bus" Food Drive. The team will be out on the streets of FSJ gathering non-perishable food items for the Salvation Army. Be sure to keep a few items to donate near the front door, or leave your food donation on your front step come Sunday.



Let's fill this bad boy with food for the Salvation Army

Huskies to Visit Winless Venues

They have only lost 4 games all year long, but the Huskies have lost every single time they have laced up the blades in the Dawson Creek Memorial Arena or the Coca-Cola Arena in Grande Prairie. Oh for three. This weekend the team will have to turn their luck around in DC and GP if they want to keep their 5 pt cushion for first place in the NWJHL.



The Jr. Canucks have the Huskies' number when they play in DC.



The Huskies have lost their only tilt in the 'Pop Bottle' when the Wheelers scored with 12 seconds left to beat the Huskies 3-2

Huskies Sweep Homestand - Get Back on Track

The Fort St. John Huskies had one of their worst efforts as a team Wednesday November 15th in Dawson Creek. The Scoreboard flattered the Huskies as they looked uninspired most of the game. That loss halted a 5 game winning streak, but a couple games at home seemed to be the perfect tonic for a the most talented in the NWJHL.

The Huskies are yet to lose at home, they beat the Sexsmith Vipers 6-4 on Friday and the Grande Prairie Wheelers 5-1 on Saturday. Chris Jenkins got his first start in net since Nov 9th on Friday and picked up the Win. Jenkins had been bothered by an ailing ankle but looked solid in the victory. Wendel Dyer had another great home win Saturday, he allowed just one tally on 28 shots.

The Huskies have won 7 of 8 and now have a comfy 5 pt cushion over the second place Dawson Creek Jr. Canucks.

This Weekend's action sees the Huskies hit the road for a pair of games. Friday you can catch the Huskies on Moose FM with a 7:45 pre-game and 8 O'Clock Puck Drop in Dawson Creek. Saturday the Sled Dogs head to Grande Prairie for a 8:45 game, that one also airs on the Moose... Pregame underway at half past eight.

Huskies look for 6th straight

After a weekend with no games, the Huskies are off to Dawson Creek looking to create some more room between themselves and the rest of the pack in the NWJHL. Currently the 1st place Huskies have a 3 point bulge on their nearest competitor, the Jr. Canucks, and they also hold a game in hand.

These two teams played last Thursday in FSJ, with the Hometown Huskies destroying the Jr. 'nucks 9-2. (click here for the game sheet)

Jeff Shipton is on an absolute tear. #26 has 6 goals and 2 assists in his last two games, he now leads the league in goals and points. (click here to see Jeff's game log)

The Huskies are on a 5 game winning streak while the Jr. Canucks have lost their last two contests.

Catch the game live tonight on Moose FM. Pre-Game 7:45, Puck Drop at 8 bells.

First Place on the Line Thursday

It is shaping up to be a great matchup for the mid-week tilt between the Dawson Creek Jr. Canucks and the Huskies here in FSJ. The two teams are seperated by a single point in the standings with the Huskies in first, but the Jr. Canucks have a game in hand. The winner will leave the North Peace Arena in first place... it is that simple.

The home team has been victorious in each meeting of these two clubs, even in the exhibition, home ice has played a major role.

Click below for gamesheets from the regular season meetings between these clubs this season.

10/11/2006: FSJ 4 - DC 3 (@FSJ)
10/13/2006: DC 6 - FSJ 5 (@DC)

leading scorers in the season series between these two club are as follows:
Adam Horst (FSJ) - 2G 3A 5PTS
Bret Loney (FSJ) - 1G 4A 5PTS
Marcus Juister (FSJ) - 1G 3A 4PTS
Ray Richmond (DC) - 0G 3A 3PTS

Puck Drop is 8pm at the North Peace Arena.

Ronald MacDonald will be on hand giving away prizes... the sooner you arrive, the greater your chance of winning a NHL mini jersey and other memorabilia.

Winning Streak Continues for 1st Place Huskies

The Huskies made it four in a row on Sunday with a road victory in Peace River. The 1st place club got stellar goaltending down the stretch from Wendel Dyer and make-shift Jeff Shipton notched the winner with 15:44 remainging in the 3rd period. The Final score was 5-4 making the victory the fourth consecutive for the team and the third game in a row that Wendel Dyer started for the club.

Click here for an audio game report from Brent Locke and me.