EDMUNDSTON, New Brunswick – For the fifth week in a row, the Edmundston Blizzard occupy second place in the national Junior A team rankings with a record of 19-2-1-0. The Canadian Junior Hockey League released its weekly rankings today.
The Rockland Nationals (CCHL, 18-1-1-0) continue to dominate the Canadian standings. In third place is a new team, the Leamington Flyers (OJHL, 22-2-2-1).
After defeating the Grand Falls Rapids 6-2 on Friday, the Blizzard lost 4-3 in overtime to the West Kent Steamers on Sunday.
The Summerside Western Capitals (16-3-2-0) are currently ranked 8th in Canada. The Steamers (12-6-1-0) received an honorable mention.
The Blizzard play their next game on Wednesday, November 20 (7:15 p.m.) when they visit the Grand Falls Rapids (4-10-0-4).
The Canadian Junior Hockey League features 118 Junior A teams in nine leagues. To view the list of the top 20 teams on the national scene: https://www.cjhlhockey.com/en/
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Blizzard players at last Friday’s game. Photo Percy Picard
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Source: Hugues Chiasson, responsable des communications – Le Blizzard d’Edmundston ; 506 740-0623 – (tél. cell.)