NWJHL Preview: Flyers look to remain hot, Jr. Canucks look to end slump against Huskies

Dec 18, 2019 | 11:23 AM

North Peace Navigators @ Fairview Flyers

The Fairview Flyers head into tonight’s game against the North Peace Navigators, having won three straight games. The team is coming off an offensive outburst against the JDA Kings on Sunday, where they won 9-3.

On the other side, the North Peace Navigators enter tonight’s contest seven points behind the first place Fort St. John Huskies in the NWJHL standings. The Navigators are on their first two-game losing streak since September. They recently dropped their previous two games against the Huskies.

North Peace is playing their final game before the Christmas break. The Flyers will play one more game before the break on Friday, when they host the JDA Kings.

Puck drop for tonight’s game is 8:00 p.m. at the Fairview Arena.

Dawson Creek Junior Canucks @ Fort St. John Huskies

The Fort St. John Huskies will look to continue to add to their three-game winning streak as they host the Dawson Creek Junior Canucks.

Since losing to the JDA Kings on December 7, the Huskies have scored 23 goals in only three games.

The Huskies are playing their final game before the Christmas break and have a comfortable lead on top of the NWJHL standings.

Meanwhile, the Junior Canucks have lost five straight games and will look to build some momentum before the Christmas break. They are coming off a 6-5 overtime loss to the North Peace Navigators.

Puck drop is 8:00 p.m. at the North Peace Arena.

by Shane Clausing