With one week left in the regular season for the Saskatchewan Prairie Hockey League, the Hafford Hawks find themselves in the driver’s seat when it comes to earning home ice advantage through the playoffs.
Thanks to a pair of wins over the weekend, the Hawks improved their record to 13-1 for the campaign and have a two-point lead over the 12-3 Meota Combines for the top spot in the nine-team league.
The top two teams in the league squared off Friday in Hafford, where it was the Hawks coming away with a 5-2 triumph over the Combines.
Andrew Galambos led the way for the hosts with two goals and an assist, while Kyle Rivett, Brooks Fleury and Kobe Kindrachuk also scored.
Aaron Cadrin and Scott Maunula replied for the Combines.
The Hawks wrapped up their weekend with another win on home ice Saturday, as they defeated the Maymont Settlers by a score of 7-3.
Kindrachuk and Scott Thompson both scored twice for the Hawks, who also recieved goals from Rivett, Galambos and Cole Rathgeber.
The Combines bounced back from their loss to the Hawks with a 6-2 road win over the Radisson Wheatkings Saturday.
Brandon O’Donnell paced the offence with two goals and an assist, while Mitch Migneault and Troy Watt each had a goal and an assist in the win.
Levi Pollard and Derek Welford also scored for the visitors.
Meanwhile, the Battleford Beaver Blues suffered a 9-4 loss at home Saturday to the Shellbrook Silvertips, who were led by a three-goal and one-assist night for Parker Turner.
Chris Risling had a goal and three assists in the loss for the Beaver Blues, who sit in third in the standings with a 9-5 record.
Brent Salzl had two goals and an assist in the loss, while Cody Danberg had a goal and two helpers.
The Combines will wrap up their regular season Friday night on the road against the Settlers.
The Beaver Blues, meanwhile, will visit the Glaslyn North Stars Friday before playing the Hawks in Hafford on Saturday.
League play resumes Wednesday night as the Edam Three Stars take a trip up to Glaslyn.
