A Look at the Numbers
The Bruins enter the weekend fourth in the Viterra Division and 10th overall in the SJHL standings with a 17-30-7 record. Looking to bounce back quickly from a heartbreaking shootout loss to Notre Dame Wednesday, the team will be looking to finish the year strong over their last two games.
Weyburn enter the weekend in top spot of the Viterra Division and third overall in the league standings with a 34-18-2 record. Having already clinched the division and the third seed overall, the team will be looking to build on a big 3-2 win Tuesday over Humboldt in a probable first-round preview, as the team preps for what they hope to be a lengthy playoff run this spring.
Players to Watch
Red Wings’ forward Jarome Maharaj enters the weekend fresh off a three-point performance (1G, 2A) versus Humboldt earlier in the week. The slick playmaker’s vision has seen him set the standard for puck distributers this season, with a league-high 49 assists, sitting tied for fifth in overall points with 64 in 49 games this season.
Bruins’ centerman, Ewan Rennie has been quietly rocketing his way up the scoring charts, sitting tied for 10th in league scoring heading into the weekend, with 52 points (18G, 34A) through 54 games. Rennie’s speed and ability to create chances in tight spaces make him a threat around the net nightly.
Special Teams
PP: EST: 18.3% (9th) | WEY: 19.3% (6th)
PK: EST: 75.0% (11th) | WEY: 80.2% (6th)
The Bruins will start Zach Shaughnessy Friday. Shaughnessy is 4-9-1 this season since being acquired just prior to Christmas, with a 4.31 goals against average and .881save percentage on the season.
Weyburn’s Preston Patenaude will get the start at the other end, making just his second start of the season. Patenaude stopped 13/17 in his SJHL debut back on Jan. 11 versus Notre Dame, posting a 6.77 goals against average and .765 save percentage.
Marty Martinson/Bruins PxP/Marketing Director
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