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