ASSINIBOIA — In addition to teams playing in their respective league playoffs, HockeySask provincial quests have begun.
A complete breakdown for each division and age category can be found on the website, https://hockeysask.ca/events/provincials/provincial-brackets
U13C provincials, Gravelbourg knocked off Carievele Storm in two decisive victories advancing them to quarter-finals against Wawota, with game dates to be determined.
U13B provincials have Wood River Lafleche Flyers completing a two-game sweep, outscoring their opponents 28-3. The Flyers now advance to play Shaunavon in the quarter-finals with games dates TBD.
In female U13B, the Wood River Ice Cats (Lafleche) play Balcarres in the quarter-finals starting Feb. 23.
In U15D both Gravelbourg and Lafleche had first-round exits, thus ending their seasons.
In U15B division, Assiniboia Rebels advanced out of first round of provincial playoffs, defeating Fort Knox and will now play Lumsden Lions in the next round, with game dates TBA.
U18D provincial division includes Lafleche Flyers playing Meunster starting Feb. 23.
Keep in mind, local players may also be on combined teams or on AA or AAA teams under team names that encompass the area they represent. Those provincial quests can be found on www.saskfhl.ca, www.saahl.ca, www.sfu18aaahl.com or www.smaaahl.com.
The best way to keep in the know of how your community team, or player, is doing in their playoff series is to check the team’s social media pages, their respective division under the HockeySask website or their league website. As well, there will be posters around town and at the rink letting fans know when the next games will take place.
