For the first time in its history, the Edmundston Blizzard is the number one team in Canada following the national rankings revealed today (Monday) by the Canadian Junior Hockey League.
It was 2,628 days since the Blizzard’s very first game (September 15, 2017 in Woodstock) and 331 regular season games before the team could finally say they reached the top in the country.
According to statistics compiled by the league’s communications director, James Faulkner, the last MHL team to hold first place in Canada was Woodstock, during the 2011-2012 season, a position it maintained for nine weeks!
The Blizzard (20-3-1-0) has occupied second position in the Canadian rankings for the last five weeks. He had also been ranked second on October 9, 2017.
The Trenton Golden Hawks (OJHL, 21-3-1-0) moved from 5th to 2nd, while the Rockland Nationals (CCHL, 19-3-1-0) lost first place and now find themselves thirds.
During the last week, the Blizzard won 5-3 on Wednesday in Grand Falls. He then lost 4-3 in Miramichi on Sunday. Some teams at the top of the Canadian rankings had a difficult week, which explains the decision of the experts who establish the positions in the country.
The Summerside Western Capitals (19-3-2-0) are currently ranked 7th in Canada. The Steamers (14-6-1-0) receive an honorable mention for a second consecutive week.
The Blizzard will play its next two home games, Thursday, November 28 (7:30 p.m.) against Campbellton (12-9-2-0) and Saturday, November 30 (7:30 p.m.) against Pictou County (8-13-3). -0).
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