Huskies sweep weekend games to clock five-win streak

FORT ST. JOHN, B.C. — What looked like a marathon just a few days ago seems like a relaxing sprint for the Fort St. John Huskies now after two more wins this past weekend.

The team won both their games on Friday, January 9th and Sunday, January 11th over the Dawson Creek Kodiaks and Beaverlodge Blades.

Combined with another mid-week victory over the Kodiaks on January 7th, the Pups have taken five straight victories since a loss to the North Peace Navigators on January 2nd.

On Friday, forward Mason McGinnis broke a 2-2 tie mid-way through the second period on the power play as Fort St. John went on to win by a score of 5-4. 

McGinnis added a second goal in the third period, joining captain Grayden Alexander with a two-goal game. Xavier Burgher also had his 30th goal of the campaign.

On Sunday, the Blades came to Fort St. John.  While falling behind early, Beaverlodge was able to contain the potent Huskies’ attack for the majority of the second period.

However, the Pups exploded for a five-goal third period, led by a hat trick from forward Ryan Ungstad as they prevailed by a score of 7-2.

Affiliated player Brady Dietz, making his season debut, made the most of his opportunity with a goal and an assist. 

The Huskies will next be in action on Monday night, January 12th, against the Fairview Flyers.

Game time is scheduled for 8 p.m. at the North Peace Arena.