Press Release

The losses are starting to slowly pile up for the junior Tigers as back to back losses and some good fortune leaves them in 5th place in the NEAJBHL standings. A slow start out of the gate for Vegreville, Onion Lake and Saddle Lake has been a blessing for the Tigers as they have a busy few upcoming weeks to close out their lengthy front loaded road schedule.

The yellow and black traveled to St. Paul on Friday for a date with the Canadiens. The Tigers turned the puck over on several occasions leaving rookie goalie Connor Thompson to stop several breakaway and odd man rushes. Unfortunately Thompson couldn’t stop them all as the Canadiens backed by 2 power play goals and a shorthanded goal took the wind out of a possible comeback. The Line of Dennill, VanGenderen and Bardoel continued their hot play with 2 goals in the 6-2 loss.

The home opener was a welcomed sight for the Tigers on Saturday as Cold Lake coming off a 5-4 OT loss the night before to Frog Lake, entered Vermilion. Turnovers proved costly again for the Tigers as a large and loud home crowd did all they could to energize the Tigers. A late empty net goal for the Ice secured a 5-3 victory. A large 50/50 pot and several food donations for the Vermilion Food bank capped off the night as the Tigers prepare for a big week upcoming as they visit Killam, Cold Lake and Saddle Lake.

The Tigers did welcome back veteran blueliner Colby Pugh this week. Pugh has recently returned home to Wainwright and the hockey bug caught up with him. Captain Spencer Ross also appears to be getting closer to returning from a hand injury that has had him sidelined the last few weeks. In addition the Tigers have juggled the roster and brought in hulking forward Nolan Blair. Blair last played hockey for the Vermilion Rock and studies at Lakeland College. He will be the 3rd overage player, joining veterans Spencer Ross and Trent Dutchak.

The Tigers return to home action on Sunday, November 1st as the 8th place Rangers roll into Vermilion for a 2pm afternoon start. This marks the start of a 5 out of 6 home game stand for the Tigers.

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