Team Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League opened the Western All-Star Challenge with a 5-2 win over Team Manitoba Junior Hockey League on Tuesday night in Martensville.
Weyburn Red Wings forward Aedan McCarry led the way for Team SJHL with a goal and an assist. Owen Chapman of Humboldt, Cooper Perrin of Kindersley, Yorkton’s Tyson Medernach and Xavier Doane of Melfort also found the back of the net, while Weyburn’s Aidan Mohan chipped in with two assists.
William Picklyk of Steinbach and Trace Langan of Swan Valley scored for Team MJHL, which held a 2-1 lead after the opening period.
The SJHL squad responded in the second to even things up before taking control with three goals in the third period to secure the victory.
Flin Flon Bombers goaltender Finn Werner made 38 saves on 40 shots for Team SJHL, while Tate Barnaby of the Dauphin Kings turned aside 32 shots in the MJHL loss.
The two teams wrap up the Western All-Star Challenge Wednesday morning in Martensville. Puck drop for the second game is set for 11:30 a.m.
