The Sanford Sabers faced a challenging week on the road in Winnipeg High School Hockey League Winnipeg Free Press Division action, dropping both games to remain eighth in the standings with a 7–10 record.
Sanford opened the week Tuesday, Jan. 20, with a 4–2 loss to the St. James Regional Varsity. SJR struck early, but the Sabers answered late in the first period when Cale Wood scored off a feed from Tanner Saley. Sanford took a brief lead in the second period on a goal from Austin Iliffe, assisted by Jake Johnston and Nate Young, before St. James responded.
The Varsity side rallied with three unanswered goals in the third period to secure the win and pull away from the Sabers.
Sanford was back on the road the following night and was shut out 5–0, unable to generate offence against a strong defensive effort from their hosts.
The Sabers will look to rebound Wednesday, Jan. 28, when they visit the Kelvin Clippers for a 4:15 p.m. start, before returning home Friday, Jan. 30, to host the CPET at 4:15 p.m.
In Manitoba Women’s High School Hockey League West Division play, the Sanford Sabres were idle this past week but remain firmly in the playoff picture.
Sanford sits fourth in the West Division standings with a 12–6 record as the regular season continues to tighten.
The Sabres return to action Wednesday, Jan. 28, on the road against the John Taylor Pipers at 3:30 p.m., before coming back home Thursday, Jan. 29, to host the St. Mary’s Academy Flames at 4 p.m.
