WEYBURN - The Weyburn Red Wings continued to do well, winning both of their games on home ice and taking first place in the Viterra Division.
They won 5-3 over the Melfort Mustangs on Saturday night, and 1-0 over the Melville Millionaires on Friday night.
Earlier in the week they had lost 4-3 in overtime to the Humboldt Broncos, earning them a point, so with the two wins, they have a 10-game streak where they’ve earned at least a point.
In addition, two Red Wings earned honours from the SJHL. Goaltender Angelo Zol was named the SJHL Goaltender of the Week, and Max Chakrabarti was named the SJHL Defenceman of the Week.
In two starts, Zol had a 1.95 goals-against average and a .951 save percentage; in seven starts in October, his record was 6-0-1, with a .948 save percentage.
Chakrabarti had a goal and three assists in three games this week.
The Red Wings are second overall in the SJHL, with only the Mustangs ahead of them with 20 points, and they are tied with Melville with 19 points.
In Saturday’s game, Ethan Dekay and Jaxson Ruthven both scored twice, with a single goal from Turner McIntyre.
Assists were from Dekay (two), Josh Karman, Max Chakrabarti (three), Blake Betson (two) and Jerome Maharaj.
Dazza Mitchell handled the net-minding duties for the night, making 43 saves on 46 shots on net.
For Friday night’s game, Liam Fitzgerald scored the only goal of the night, assisted by Braigh LeGrandeur and Dallen Oxelgren.
Angelo Zol was in goal for the full game, making 34 saves for the shutout victory.
The Red Wings will be on the road to Kindersley for two games this weekend, on Friday and Saturday, Nov. 1 and 2.
They will then back home to host the first of the Highway 39 Cup series with the Estevan Bruins on Saturday, Nov. 9 at Crescent Point Place.
This will also be the Teddy Bear Toss night for the Salvation Army, to assist with Christmas gifts for families in need this holiday season.
