Estevan Mercury

They had scored 10 goals in a pair of home victories and seemed to be finding their swagger. Then came Saturday's game against the Notre Dame Hounds.

The Estevan Bruins shook up their goaltending in a big way last week. On Wednesday, the club dealt 19-year-old starter Brett Lewchuk to the Fort McMurray Oil Barons for future considerations.

The main topic of discussion at the Estevan Motor Speedway annual general meeting on Monday was how to get the organization's growth on the right track, in terms of attendance, finances and involvement.

They hammered shots at the net rapid fire in the first two periods to build a lead, then withstood a barrage in the third.

It seemed that goaltending would be a strength for the Estevan Bruins this year. When it became clear that it wasn't, particularly with the implications for next year's Western Canada Cup hosts, a move had to be made.

For the second straight year, three local organizations are teaming up to help local families during the Christmas season. The Estevan Mercury Teddy Bear Toss returns to Affinity Place on Dec. 2, when the Estevan Bruins host the Notre Dame Hounds.

It looks like the Estevan Bruins are starting to find their mojo. The club picked up their second straight high-scoring victory Friday night at Affinity Place, and it was not an easy one.

The Estevan Bruins have engineered a shakeup between the pipes. On Wednesday night, the club dealt 19-year-old starting goalie Brett Lewchuk to the Fort McMurray Oil Barons (AJHL) for future considerations.

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