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Wolverines fight for playoff lives against Virden

WAYWAYSEECAPPO WOLVERINES

Wolverines Regular Season Record:  29-21-3-2 Home: 17-8-2-0 PP: 19.8% (6th) PK: 84.3% (2nd) Rank: 5th in West Division, 8th in MJHL

Head Coach: Taylor Harnett

Tonight’s Matchup: Vs. Virden 7:30pm: The Wolverines are in win now mode, but there is a scenario where a loss keeps the team alive, losing in overtime will keep the Wolverines alive for one more day. But a win at home would help them before two big games against OCN.

Last Game: 9-1 Win vs. WPG Blues: One day after scoring 8, the Wolverines scored 9 against the Blues to make it a weekend sweep over Winnipeg, saving the team’s chance in the playoff hunt.

TOP 5 WOLVERINES SCORERS
Carson Baptiste – 32G – 30A – 62 Points
Andrew Boucher – 13G – 35A – 48 Points
Boone Mathison – 20G – 17A – 37 Points
Cole Carlson  – 14G – 22A – 36 Points
Leyton Smith – 9G – 24A – 33 Points

STATS LEADERS:
Goals (32) – Carson Baptiste |   Assists (35) – Andrew Boucher
Points (62) – Carson Baptiste  |   PIMS (165) – Leyton Smith
Wins (22) –  Tresor Wotton |   Shutouts (2) – Tresor Wotton
Save % (.900) – Tresor Wotton  |   Goals Against Average (2.99) – Tresor Wotton

VIRDEN OIL CAPITALS

Oil Capitals Regular Season Record:  34-20-1-0 Away: 15-11-1-0 PP: 22.1% (5th) PK: 75.9% (11th) Rank: 2nd in West Division, 5th in MJHL

Head Coach: Tyson Ramsay

Tonight’s Matchup: @ Waywayseecappo 7:30pm: After clinching a playoff spot, the Oil Capitals need this win to have a chance to take the West Division crown this weekend. They are five points back of Swan Valley before a couple of games against them.

Last Game: 6-2 Win vs. Selkirk: Virden got out to a 3-1 lead and never gave the lead up, clinching a playoff spot and eliminating the Steelers while at it.

TOP 5 OIL CAPITALS SCORERS

Nolan Chastko  – 20G – 22A – 42 Points
Josh Lehto – 17G – 21A – 38 Points
Colten Miller – 15G – 23A – 38 Points
Dean Gorchynski  – 11G – 27A – 38 Points
Joey Bielik – 13G – 20A – 33 Points

STATS LEADERS:
Goals (20) – Nolan Chastko  |   Assists (27) – David Bielik
Points (42) – Nolan Chastko  |   PIMS (123) – Davis Chorney
Wins (20) – Eric Reid |   Shutouts (0) – Two Players Tied
Save % (.903) – Owen LaRocque |   Goals Against Average (2.96) – Owen LaRocque

SEASON SERIES:

September 16th – Virden wins 4-3 (OT)

September 17th – Virden wins 4-3 (OT)

October 25th – Virden wins 3-2 (SO)

February 18th – Virden wins 4-3

February 19th – Waywayseecappo wins 4-1

March 14th – @ Waywayseecappo