The Yorkton Terriers and Notre Dame Hounds are set to face off tonight at the Canora Civic Centre, coinciding with the community’s celebration of Hockey Day in Saskatchewan.
The Terriers enter the game with a 22-13-1 record, showcasing dominance both at home and on the road. Their potent offence and strong special teams have been key contributors to their success this season.
Meanwhile, the Notre Dame Hounds are navigating a challenging campaign, sitting at 10-20-4. Despite their struggles, the Hounds have shown flashes of promise, particularly in their road performances, where they’ve demonstrated resilience and an ability to capitalize on opportunities.
The teams last met on December 3rd in a tightly contested game that saw the Terriers edge out a 4-3 shootout victory. Dustin Renas scored the decisive shootout goal.
Yorkton’s offence continues to be a driving force, led by Keenan Ingram, who has amassed 45 points this season, including 26 goals. Renas, fresh off his heroics in the previous meeting, and Jaron Desnoyers, who is recovering from injury, have also contributed over 40 points each.
The Terriers’ power play has been a crucial weapon, converting at 22.7% overall and an impressive 23.38% on the road. Their penalty kill, sitting at 78.17%, will need to maintain its edge to neutralize Notre Dame’s power play unit.
On the other side, the Hounds are led by Marko Djordjevic, who has recorded 35 points, including 17 goals. Néka Jean and Ian Buors have provided reliable support, adding depth to the lineup. Additionally, the Hounds’ defensive core has undergone a transformation following the trade of Liam Hunks to the Bombers at the trade deadline.
Both teams are looking to rebound after recent setbacks. The Terriers fell 7-3 to the Melfort Mustangs last night at home, surrendering six unanswered goals in a game that started promisingly. The Hounds, meanwhile, are coming off a narrow 4-3 loss to the Humboldt Broncos earlier this week, where they showed grit but ultimately fell short.
Puck drop is set for 7:30 PM and there will be no stream.