Press Release

To say the start of the season has had some ups and downs is an understatement. The Tigers kicked off the season on the road in Onion Lake on September 30th. The game got off to a great start for the Tigers as they jumped out to a 3-0 lead. Unfortunately, the hockey gods had other plans as the game was postponed until a later date as an issue with the ice conditions forced the cancellation. A date has not been chosen yet.

The Tigers hit the road again Friday night for a date with the Cold Lake Ice. The Tigers came out firing early and often pumping 12 shots on goal. Lucas Dennill potted his first of the season on the power play to give the jungle cats a 1-0 lead heading into the 2nd. The Ice came back hard in the second but first year Tiger netminder Dakota Kenyon kept the Ice at bay stopping all 12 shots. Veteran forward Dalyn Borysiuk used his trademark speed to put the Tigers up 2-0 with his first of the year with a man short.

The third saw the Ice throw everything at the Tigers, drilling 15 shots on goal. The Tigers surrendered the lead and headed to overtime. Both teams exchanged opportunities, however this game was destined for a shootout. Both goaltenders were on point as one round after the next passed by. Returning right winger Brayden Wilson stepped up in the seventh round and snuck one under the blocker to go ahead. Kenyon made the next stop to secure the win for the yellow and black.

The Tigers returned to home action for the home opener on Saturday as the always tough Killam Wheat Kings rolled in to town. The Wheat Kings put on a shooting gallery all night, firing a total of 41 shots on net. Killam jumped out to a 1-0 lead after the first and kept on charging forward. Tigers Layne Zack and Carter Myhovich did their best to get the team rallied with a couple of majors, unfortunately it didn’t pan out as the Tigers dropped a 4-1 decision. The lone bright spot was Maguire Blair, the younger brother of last years captain, Nolan; scored his first NEAJBHL goal. This game also marked the second annual Food Drive. The Tigers would like to thank all those who helped contribute to such a worthwhile cause.

The Tigers return to action this Friday at home as they welcome the Saddle Lake Warriors and then hit the road Sunday for an afternoon tilt with the Vegreville Rangers.

News and Notes: Upcoming home games: October 22 vs Frog Lake 8pm and October 28 vs Onion Lake at 8pm.

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