The Big Six Hockey League is heading towards its final leg of the regular season with games wrapping up on Saturday, Feb. 6, with Wawota and Midale. For a full schedule visit: http://www.bigsixhockey.com/schedule2016.html
As of Monday, Jan. 25, the Wawota Flyers were holding first place in the league with a record of 11 wins and four losses for 22 points. They were followed by the Carnduff Red Devils who have nine wins, seven losses, and one Overtime Loss (OTL) for 19 points.
Currently sitting in third are the Redvers Rockets with eight wins, seven losses, and one OTL for 17 points. Also with 17 points are the Arcola/Kisbey Combines with eight wins, eight losses, and one OTL.
They’re followed closely by the Bienfait Coalers who have eight wins and six losses for 16 points. The Oxbow Huskies trail the Coalers by one point for 15 points off a record of six wins, seven losses, and three OTL. The Midale Mustangs trail with 10 points off a record of five wins and 10 losses.
The league is led by Brent Struble of Wawota in points with 15 goals and 15 assists for 30 points. Troy Miller of Arcola is nipping at his heels with 29 points including 10 goals and 19 assists. Mark Moriarty of Carnduff is currently sitting in third with 16 goals and 11 assists for 27 points.
Following the top three are Matthew Audette of Carnduff with 10 goals and 16 assists; Justin Lamontagne of Wawota with 13 goals and 12 assists; Brennan Wrigley of Bienfait with 13 goals and 11 assists; Brennan Holloway with 13 goals and 10 assists; Riley Riddell of Wawota with 8 goals and 15 assists; Brendon Vertefeuille of Arcola with 12 wins and 10 losses; and Payden Benning of Bienfait with 3 goals and 19 assists.
Top goalies in the league include those from the top two teams currently in the league. The Flyers’ Adam Jordan has 10 wins and two losses at 726 minutes of play and a goals against average (GAA) of 2.64. Adrian Rubeniuk with the Red Devils follows closely behind at six wins, two losses, and one OTL. With 545 minutes, Rubeniuk is sitting with a GAA of 2.67.
Tied for third in the league is Rhett Freistadt of Redvers and Jackson Walliser of Bienfait each with 720 minutes played and a GAA of 4.00. Freistadt sits with a record of six wins and six losses, while Walliser holds a record of seven wins and five losses.
Teams have also entered SHA Provincials with Arcola taking on Milestone on Tuesday, Feb. 2, within Senior A South Quarterfinals. Carnduff will be engaging Esterhazy in matches for the Senior B South Quarterfinals. Also involved in Senior B South Quarterfinals are Oxbow and Langenburg. Game dates are to be announced for the Senior C South Semifinals between Wawota and Bredenbury. Redvers will take on Cupar within the Senior D South Quarterfinals.
For some good fast paced senior hockey cheer on your local Big Six teams in league and provincial match-ups.
(All information current as of Monday, Jan. 25.)
