The Quesnel Kangaroos and Williams Lake Stampeders will face each other for the fifth time this season on Saturday, January 17th, in the Lake City.
So far, the Roos have had the Stampeders’ number, winning three out of four games, with the Stamps winning their last match-up in December.
Each game has been a close and punchy battle between the two close rivals.
Their final game against each other will be in Quesnel on January 31.
A Brief Look Back:
Last weekend, both teams snagged home wins over Smithers.
The Kangaroos won six to one on Saturday, January 10.
The Stampeders beat Smithers six to two the following day, on January 11.
Jace Myers and Dawson Forester on the Stamps both scored twice, and Brendan Pigeon picked up two assists.
On Smithers, Brendan Moore scored all three of their goals across last weekend.
The Kangaroos are currently third in the CIHL behind last year’s Coy Cup champions, the Terrace River Kings, and second-place Hazelton Wolverines.
The Roos have 10 wins and four losses this season. The Stampeders are just behind their Cariboo Rivals in fourth place, with eight wins, one overtime win, and six losses.
Brody Dale on Quesnel currently leads the CIHL in points with 40 points total, 21 goals, and 19 assists across 14 games. The Stampeders’ Brendan Pigeon is fourth overall, with 27 points, 10 goals, and 17 assists in the same number of games. And Alessio Tomassetti on the Roo’s in sixth overall, with 25 points, 14 goals, and 11 assists across 12 games.
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