It’s time for another Three Stars of the Week, which is brought to you by Paull Funeral Home and Crematorium. Every Monday we will be awarding three players who had a big week and giving them stars. We will be doing this week-to-week with points being collected throughout the season. The top three will players will be recognized and presented an award during our final home game of the regular season.
Friday night was Hockey is for Everyone – presented by Wuskwi Sipihk First Nation. A night to provide awareness and a positive environment for players, families and fans of every race, religion, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation or ability. Swan wore a custom jersey Friday and Saturday to mark the occasion. The Stampeders will wear the jerseys one more time before the end of the season before auctioning them off. Please stay tuned for further details on that.
The Stampeders organization would like to thank Wuskwi Sipihk First Nation, the Spirit Horse Singers from Long Plain First Nation, Elders, Junior members, Junior Chief and everyone in attendance for our first-ever Hockey is for Everyone game event. It is crucial that we support everyone who wants to play, or is already playing the sport they love, no matter their background.
The Swan Valley Stampeders did not have a great weekend, losing two straight games to the Waywayseecappo Wolverines in a home-and-home series. The Wolverines were able to score four Friday and five Saturday night, only allowing five goals against during those two games.
The Stampeders gained a point in Friday night’s Hockey is for Everyone game night, losing 4-3 in overtime. Swan followed that up with a 5-2 loss on the road Saturday night in Waywayseecappo.
Swan had a tough time scoring goals but also had a tough time staying out of the penalty box, giving up a total of 74 penalty minutes.
The “Three Stars of the Week” is brought to you by Paull Funeral Home & Crematorium, and will be awarded week-to-week with points being collected throughout the season. The top three will players will be recognized at the end of the season.
Three stars point system is as follows:
1st Star = 3 points
2nd Star = 2 points
3rd Star = 1 point
Check back every Monday for the Paull Funeral Home & Crematorium Three Stars of the week.
THREE STARS (Feb. 5 – Feb. 12)
3rd Star
Adam Rajsigl has elevated his game consistently all season long and this past weekend was no different. The 20-year-old from Tecumseh, Ont. was able to collect a goal Friday night at the Centennial Arena in a 4-3 overtime loss. Saturday saw his ice time increase dramatically in a 5-2 loss on the road. The 5’9” 165lbs defenceman sits fourth in team scoring with 33 points (8G, 25A).
2nd Star
Jakob Jones continues to find ways to help his team score goals. The 5’10” 175lbs shifty forward collected two assists in two games this past weekend against the Wolverines. The Vernon, B.C. product sits first in team scoring with 48 points (21G, 27A).
1st Star
Justin Keck has been red hot as of late, sitting with a six-game point streak that dates back to Jan. 21. Since then, the 5’10” 175lbs speedster has collected six goals, adding six assists. This past weekend the 20-year-old from Morris, Man. picked up two goals and an assist against the Waywayseecappo Wolverines. Keck, sits second in team scoring with 46 points (22G, 24A).
Point Leaders
18 – Jakob Jones
16 – Trey Sauder
10 – Collin Jennings
10 – Kobe Grant
7 – Steven Arp
6 – Justin Keck
6 – Adam Rajsigl
5 – Alex Walicki
5 – Noah Wilson
5- Josh Danis
4 – Myles Mason
4 – Warren Marcotte
3 – Loic Mainguy-Crepault
2 – Ashton Fishley
2 – Griffin Ayotte
1 – Darius Makse
1 – Tyler Park