After waiting almost a month to take to the ice for their Saskatchewan Prairie Hockey League season opener, the Meota Combines made up for lost time over the weekend.
In a pair of games at the Civic Centre, the Combines cruised to a 7-1 win Friday over the defending league champion Edam Three Stars and followed that up with a 16-4 rout of the Radisson Wheatkings a night later.
Blake Tatchell made an immediate impact in his debut for the Combines, as he scored two goals and had an assist Friday.
His brothers also got in on the scoring act, as Taylor Tatchell found the back of the net twice and Brody Tatchell had a goal and two assists.
Kyle Gregoire and Scott Maunula also scored for the Combines, while Denzil McCaffrey replied for the Three Stars.
Saturday’s triumph saw a four-goal night for Maunula and Daxen Collins put up a hat trick to go along with an assist.
Bo Gervais helped to set up four of his team’s goals, while Brody Tatchell dished out three helpers.
Riley Albert and Michael Pylypow each found the back of the net twice for the Combines, who also got goals from Aaron Cardin, Levin Floen, Sean Patrick, Vince Sauvie and Blake Tatchell.
The Wheatkings were led on offence by Conner Kortko, as the blueliner scored a goal and had two assists.
Spencer Baht, Braydon Heroux and Scott Yaremko also found the back of the net int the loss.
Meanwhile, the Battleford Beaver Blues improved to a league-best 4-0 record Saturday with a 7-2 win over the Maymont Settlers at the Battleford Arena.
Cody Danberg and Mike George each had four point nights to lead the way for the hosts, as Danberg had a pair of goals and assists while George scoring once to go along with three helpers.
Mason Carriere, Dillon Friesen, Brent Salzl and Tyler Wasmuth also scored for the Beaver Blues.
The two Battlefords sides will square off Friday in a 8 p.m. clash at the Civic Centre.
