Junior B Tigers Win Two In A Row

The JR B Tigers excitingly opened their home schedule this weekend, hosting the Killiam Wheat Kings in a fast-paced and hard-fought matchup that kept fans engaged from puck drop to final buzzer.

Both teams came out strong in the first period, matching each other’s intensity and offensive pressure. The period ended in a 2–2 tie, with the Tigers finding the back of the net on goals by Toutant, assisted by Johnston and Meiklejohn, followed by Meiklejohn scoring with support from Davidson and Cooke.

The second period saw the Jr. B Tigers take control of the game. Quist opened the scoring unassisted, setting the tone for a dominant stretch. Meiklejohn followed with a goal assisted by Cooke and Quist, and Pavka added another with help from Haakenson. The Wheat Kings managed to close the period with a goal of their own, but the Tigers carried a strong 5–3 lead into the final frame.

The third period proved to be a battle, as the Wheat Kings pushed back and narrowed the score with one more goal. Despite the late pressure, the Tigers held their ground to secure a thrilling 5–4 victory. Ryder Haakenson was named the College Park Moros Player of the Game for his standout performance.

On February 7, the Tigers hit the road to face the Cold Lake Ice. The opening period was a defensive showcase, with both teams feeding off each other’s energy but neither able to break through, leaving the scoreboard empty after twenty minutes.

The Tigers surged ahead in the second period, scoring three unanswered goals. Johnston opened the scoring with assists from Toutant and Haygarth. Cooke followed, assisted by Quist and Pavka, and Meiklejohn added a third goal with support from Pavla and Quist, giving the Tigers a commanding lead heading into the final period.

Cold Lake managed to find the net in the third, but the Tigers quickly answered. Capjack restored the three-goal cushion with a tally assisted by Johnston, sealing a decisive 4–1 victory for the visiting team. Ryan Stowe earned College Park’s Player of the Game honours for his strong effort.

With one thrilling home win and a confident road victory, the JR B Tigers are building early momentum in the season and giving fans plenty to cheer about as the schedule unfolds.