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Flyers aren’t discouraged by losing streak

FORT ST. JOHN, B.C. — Despite coming out of the weekend with back-to-back losses, the Fort St. John Senior Flyers aren’t “discouraged to the point of not wanting to play hockey.”

“They’re showing up for practices, they’re working their butts off,” said Flyers head coach Andrew Leriger. 

“I think we’ll turn it around, it’s just a matter of time.”

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The Flyers followed Friday’s 6-3 loss against the Pirates in Fahler with a 7-4 loss against the Grande Prairie Athletics at home on Saturday. 

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The Flyers were scoreless in both games until the second period.

Leriger said his team needs to work on coming out strong in the first period and playing with a lead rather than chasing it. 

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“At the start of the year, our second period seemed to be our nemesis,” said Leriger. “Now it’s our first period.”

The Flyers take on the Grimshaw Huskies this Friday at the North Peace Arena at 8:30 p.m. 

On Saturday, the Flyers will hit the road to Valleyview to take on the Jets. 

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Recent graduate of BCIT’s Broadcast and Online Journalism program, born and raised in Vancouver, Jordan’s passion for broadcast and journalism began with her dream of becoming a hockey journalist and play-by-play commentator.

During her schooling, Jordan discovered a deep passion for reporting on Indigenous issues, culture and affairs. Jordan is also passionate about connecting with and listening to stories from people from different walks of life and cultural backgrounds.

Last Spring, Jordan completed her first season providing play-by-play for Trinity Western University Women’s Hockey and gameday hosting for BCHL Coquitlam Express.

Jordan enjoys radio anchoring, creating and editing video content, and hopes to one day pursue a career in investigative journalism as well as producing documentaries.

When Jordan isn’t looking for the next great story to tell, she enjoys taking pictures, riding her bike, collecting her favourite rock and roll albums on vinyl, and, of course, cheering on her beloved Canucks. More by Jordan Prentice.

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