Sr Klippers come out flying in season opener
By Kate Winquist
The Kindersley Sr Klippers opened up their 2022-23 season with an 8-2 win over the defending SWHL champion Macklin Mohawks on Saturday night at the West Central Events Centre.
The Klipps came out flying in the first period and built up a 4-0 lead with goals from Brandon Cummings, Tyler Traptow, Carson Grolla and Gage Misskey.
Traptow led the way with two goals and one assist for the home squad. Grolla also had a 3-point night with one goal and two helpers. Jonny Calkins had three assists on the night. Other goal scorers for Kindersley were Cummings (2), David Dziurzynski and Tate Page. Assists went to Troy Boisjoli, Damon McKenzie, Djay McGrath (2), Dylan Georget, Dziurzynski and Shayne Neigum (2).
Macklin replied with goals from Mitch Brennan and Dustin Bast. Cody McKinnon, Corey Doetzel and Brian Hillis recorded assists.
The Mohawks outshot the Klippers in each of the three periods, but Klipper goaltender Travis Child was up to the task, stopping 36 of the 38 shots he faced. Kindersley had 29 shots on net on goalies Ethan Woodward and Carson Rennie.
Referees Brett Prestley and Travis Smigelski called a total of twenty minor penalties in the contest resulting in the Klippers going 1 for 6. The Mohawks were 0 for 5 with the man advantage.
The next game for the Sr Klippers is Friday, November 4 when they tangle with the Wilkie Outlaws at the Hangar. Game time is 8:00 p.m.
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