Tiger Hills Hockey League recap: Nov. 25

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Published on Thursday, November 24, 2016

By Eoin Devereux

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Boissevain 5-3 Neepawa

An outstanding 51 save effort from goaltender Brady Plett was not enough for the Neepawa Farmers, as the Boissevain Border Kings won 5-3 on Friday, Nov.18. Cam Tibbett lead the way for the Farmers (2-4-0) with a three point night (one goal - two assists). As for the Border Kings (7-0-0), Meyer Neil notched a pair of goals on the way to the win. Other notable players from the game included Neepawa’s Matt Lowry (one goal - one assist) and Jaegger Thomas of Boissevain (1G - 2A).

Killarney 13-1 Minnedosa

It was a one-sided contest at the Shamrock Centre in Killarney, on Saturday, Nov. 19, as the Shamrocks dominated the Minnedosa Bombers 13-1. Tyler Jury put away the only goal of the night for Minnedosa, while several Shamrocks registered huge stats for the home side. Brayden Cuthbert secured a hat trick and added a pair of assists for Killarney, while Bryce Lamb also tallied a five point night (2G - 3A). The loss was Minnedosa’s first of the season (4-1-0), while Killarney remained unbeaten (6-0-0).

Carberry 7-2 Gladstone

A three point night (1G - 2A) kept Carberry forward Michael Reykdal on the top of the THHL’s scoring race with 18 total points. More importantly, it secured another two points for the Plainsmen and a spot near the top of the eastern division standings (4-3-0). Ryan Halliday added a pair of goals for Carberry, while Sean Kubas and Justin Slobozian notched the goals for the Gladstone Lakers (3-2-1).

Melita 6-5 (SO) MacGregor

The MacGregor Wild (2-4-1) continue to make gradual progress in their first year in the Tiger Hills Hockey League. The club picked up a single point from their shootout loss to Melita (1-3-1) on Saturday, Nov. 19, moving them into fifth place in the east. A pair of goals from Trent Boschman helped carry the Wild into extra time.