The Saints kick off minor hockey week with a game against Sturgeon. This is the third meeting of the year between these two teams and the Saints are 0-2 so far this season. The Saints finally score first against Sturgeon and take a 1-0 lead. A fairly even first period saw the Saints out shoot Sturgeon 10-8 and they continue to hold a 1-0 lead after one.

Sturgeon ties the game at one midway through the second on a tip in. The Saints retake the lead 2-1 with about 5 minutes left in the second. Shots in the second favored the Saints 9-8. The score remains 2-1 after two periods of play.

The Saints add a late goal to go up 3-1. The Saints then add an empty net goal to seal the game 4-1. The Saints outshoot Sturgeon 12-3 in the third and 30-20 overall. Next up is Stoney Plain tomorrow afternoon.

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Game photos by Bill Clark