Press Release

It was a very busy week for the jungle cats as they played 3 more road games. First up was a date with the Wheaties in Killam on Wednesday. There were some fireworks in this game and a stellar effort from goaltender Jorden Piska resulted in a 4-0 loss. The real story of the game was a superb effort from the entire team as they kept pace with the Wheat Kings for the majority of the game.

Only 2 teams in the league so far this season have managed to contain the explosive Wheaties to less than 4 goals in a game and they sit in 1st and 2nd place. Rookie overage forward and new addition Nolan Blair made his impact as he racked up his first NEAJBHL fighting major as did veteran forward Evan Bardoel as the Tigers proved a game opponent for the 3rd place Kings.

Next up was a return trip to Cold Lake to face the Ice who took the home opener 5-3 a week prior. It was clear from the start this was going to be a tough game for both sides. Netminder Danton Brooks was in the zone and he stopped 29 of the 31 shots he faced as the Tigers exacted some revenge with a big 3-2 win. The yellow and black had their chances to bury the Ice often as they finished the game 2-15 on the power play. The game did come with a cost unfortunately, as rookie defenseman Adam Gerling will require surgery to repair a broken wrist sustained in the win.

The spirits were high as the team boarded the bus Sunday afternoon for the first trip of the year to Saddle Lake to tangle with the Warriors. It was apparent from the drop of the puck that 3 games in 5 days had caught up to the Tigers. Backstop Jorden Piska coming off a great game in Killam was called upon again to deliver between the pipes. Not only did he stop 42 shots in the victory but he robbed 2 of 3 Warriors in the shootout as the Tigers toppled Saddle Lake 2-1.

An important 4 points out of a possible 6 points this week for the yellow and black as they sit alone in 5th place in the NEAJBHL standings. We board the bus on final time this upcoming Halloween Saturday as we make our 2nd and final trip to Frog Lake this season.

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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