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Canucks extend lead at the top of the NPHL standings

Dec 7, 2018 | 5:46 AM

For the 2nd time in as many weeks the Dawson Creek Canucks and the Grande Prairie Athletics battled it out in a meeting of the top two teams in the North Peace Hockey League.

However, the result this time around was different.

The visiting Dawson Creek Canucks earned a 6-3 road win over the Athletics to give themselves a 3-point lead at the top of the division standings.

Elsewhere Thursday night, the Falher Pirates earned a 6-5 win at home over the High Prairie Regals.