The Warren 67’s endured a challenging stretch of Hanover Tache Junior Hockey League play last week, dropping both games against East St. Paul, Grunthal and Niverville.
Warren opened the week with a 7-4 loss to the East St. Paul Gators on Wednesday night. Quinn McKnight got the 67’s on the board late in the first period, while Dylan Riddell added another early in the second. Carson Turner and Kane Woodward scored third-period goals to keep Warren within reach, but East St. Paul pulled away with an empty-net goal in the final minute. Scott Mailloux made 53 saves in the loss.
Saturday night in Grunthal, the 67’s stayed competitive through two periods before falling 7-2 to the Red Wings. Shepard Trosky scored both of Warren’s goals, striking once in the first period and again early in the second to briefly keep the game tied. Grunthal responded with five unanswered goals over the final 25 minutes to take control. Dallas Shaver stopped 34 shots for Warren.
The week was to close Sunday night at Access Credit Union Arena, but Warren was forced to forfeit its game against the Niverville Nighthawks due to a shortage of available players.
Warren sits 11th in the HTJHL standings at 2-22-3 for seven points through 27 games.
The 67’s return to action Friday, Jan. 30, when they travel to Sanford Recreation Centre to face the league-leading Macdonald Swarm.
