Game On Magazine - April 2017 GameOn-Apr2017-P001-144-ONLINE | Page 31

DUSTIN
WIEBE
DEVUN GROOT
In the first round, there
was some really good competition
between the eight playoff teams,
And there are now some strong
matchups among four of the top five
teams in the semifinals
“In the first round, there was some really good competition be-
tween the eight playoff teams,” said KJHL spokesman Grant Heath-
er. “And there are now some strong matchups among four of the
top five teams in the semifinals. All three divisional winners are in
the semis -- regular season champion St. Malo Warriors are playing
perennial contender Peguis Juniors in one semi-final, while the Key-
stone Cup hosts, the Arborg Ice Dawgs, are in the midst of a series
against the OCN Storm. Both series will be fast and physical. Teams
will need to be disciplined, and get some good goaltending to win.”
“St. Malo had two of the Top 3 scorers in the league in Jared
Magne and Riley Hunter and will look to continue their balanced
attack,” said Heather.   “Defending champion Peguis has a veteran
core and is a team that has been to the league final often in recent
years. The Juniors are led by Top 10 scorers Quinton Flett, Theoren
Spence and Devon Garson.”
It’s rather ironic, but the best goaltenders are still competing, as
well.
 “Arborg has solid goaltending Dylan Ossachuk and Jordan Liske
while Clint Torfason finished just outside the Top 10 in league scor-
ing. OCN boasts a veteran team, but it’s also led by rookie and KJHL
leading scorer Tony Apetagon, along with Austin Caza and Harold
Linklater.
  “Both matchups are already exciting to watch and with Arborg
guaranteed a spot in the Western Canadian Championship as the
Host Team, the other three teams will be looking to punch their
ticket as well.” n
JOSHUA SPENCE AND LUKE PENNER
OF THE JUNIORS
JORDAN LISKE &
CLINT TORFASON
2017 PLAYOFF EDITION
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