One win, one loss for Craik over long weekend

The Imperial Sabres’ Logan Rieger scores on Craik Warriors goalie Nathan Heinen during the Nov. 11 senior hockey game at the Craik Memorial Rink.
The Imperial Sabres’ Logan Rieger scores on Craik Warriors goalie Nathan Heinen during the Nov. 11 senior hockey game at the Craik Memorial Rink.

CRAIK — A loss at home to Imperial, followed by a win on the road over Foam Lake, made for an even weekend for the Craik Warriors.

Craik hosted the Imperial Sabres on Nov. 11, ending with an 8-5 loss for the home team.

The Sabres racked up a 5-0 lead in the first two periods, including two goals by Andrew Stratton and single goals for Riley Woiden, Logan Rieger and Keeran Ingram.

Craik recovered somewhat in the third period, with Jonathan Reich, Bert Watkins, Tyson Scott, Matt Watkins and Landon Fahlman scoring one goal each.

Two goals by David Baade, both unassisted, and a third goal for Andrew Stratton allowed the Sabres to maintain their lead.

On Nov. 12, Craik visited the Foam Lake Flyers, enjoying a 7-4 win.

The Warriors took a 4-2 lead in the first period. Cameron Reich scored twice, with Matt Watkins and Dillon Taylor also adding to the tally.

Foam Lake tied the score at four points each in the second period. Jonathan Reich broke the tie with a goal for Craik at 1:35 remaining.

Back-to-back goals by Craik’s Matt Watkins clinched the win for the Warriors in the third period.

Nathan Heinen was in the net for Craik for both games.

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