ASSINIBOIA — It’s that time point in the hockey season when it’s win and you’re in.
First off, a correction from last week’s story, Dale Lesmeister's quote should have read, “… should they hold on to that” not “likely to hold on to that” referring to Rebels lead in the standing.
The Senior Rebels hockey club will be competing for the Notekeu League hockey championship and in their HockeySask provincial quest.
For league championship playoffs, Assiniboia had one regular season home game left, Jan. 31, with results not making a difference on their overall standings. As of Jan. 30, the Rebels are still top of the standings with 16 games played earning 13 wins, two losses and one overtime game totalling 27 points. These Jan. 30 standings show the Revels 6 points ahead of the next place team in the Wood River Division and five points above the top team in the Soo Division
League playoffs are set to begin Feb. 7; however, the playoff bracket had not yet been released on the league’s website as of press deadline.
The team’s record has secured the Rebels home-ice advantage throughout their league playoff run. Quarter-finals and semifinals will both be a best-of-five series with the league championship final being best of seven, and is slated to begin March 7.
Provincial playoffs
The Assiniboia Sr. Rebels are also competing in the 12-team pool vying for a HockeySask Provincial C title. The team will face Oxbow in their opening round, which consists of a best-of-three series.
The Rebels vs Oxbow Huskies opening provincial game will take place Feb. 15 at the Southland Co-op arena. Games two, and three, if necessary, will both be hosted in Oxbow.
Be sure to follow the Rebels social media feeds, league website and HockeySask website for the latest updates on the team’s league title provincial quest.
