Sunday Notes

Happy Sunday! My coffee is tasting really good...so is yours I hope. 

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-it was a one-sided affair at Kyle Sports Centre last night as the hometown Kyle Elks beat the visiting Leader Flyers 11-1. The game was the first of a two-game total point series.

-most of the damage was done by Danny and Justin Williams. Each player netted a hat trick and added at least three assists.

-everyone expected the outcome to be much closer, given the fact that Leader is the defending champion in their league, the SWHL. It was close after the first period with Kyle leading just 2-0 but after that they ran with it. Leader's goaltending wasn't up to the task at all. The Flyers will have to beat the Elks by 10 goals tonight in Leader to have a chance at winning the series.

-it was sure fun to be present doing the public address announcing and music. The house was packed for this one. The 50/50 take-home portion topped out at $963. Ironically, Elks GM Rob Poole had the winning ticket and took home the cash.

-after the game we went to the Hotel for a couple beers. The best thing about the bar? The chairs. I have NEVER seen chairs like that in a small-town bar. Check it out sometime.

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Here at home, the Broncos allowed four goals in the third period and fell 7-4 to Saskatoon.

-earlier in the season, the Broncos lost most of their games on the road and were deadly at home. Now, they've lost five consecutive on home ice and are winning a large percentage of their road games. What has changed?

-out of all the teams currently within close proximity (in the 6-7-8-9-10 spots in the Eastern Conference) the Broncos have the toughest remaining schedule. They'll have to buckle up and find a way.

Up Next: Calgary is here on Wednesday.

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The Diamond Energy Wildcats blew their chance at a 2/2 weekend.

The Weyburn Gold Wings overcame a 2-0 third period deficit yesterday and beat the Wildcats 3-2. The winner was scored by Weyburn's Jade Popescul with just 52 seconds remaining in the third period. Megan French and Karrah Newkirk had scored for the Wildcats.

The girls' next game is versus Notre Dame this Wednesday at Fairview West. The puck drops at 7:45 PM.