Big game tonight for the Miramichi Timberwolves

With only six games left to play, The Miramichi Timberwolves are in a dog fight for first place between the Summerside Western Capitals and the Woodstock Slammmers.

The Timberwolves face the Western Capitals tonight at the Miramichi Civic Centre at 730 pm.

At the start of the season I didn't expect the Timberwolves to be battling for first place. I was hoping they would but it didn't seem very likely.

Heck, I didn't even think Woodstock would do as good as they are doing, especially after losing so many players.

It just goes to show how strong the MJAHL is and how good the coaches are at developing players.

With a win tonight the Timberwolves can take over soul position of first place in the Roger Meek Division.

But, they would only be one point ahead of Summerside and the Timberwolves have a very tough weekend ahead, with a home and home against the Woodstock Slammers on Friday evening in Woodstock and Saturday evening in Miramichi.

The pack  travel to Dieppe on Sunday for a 230 pm tilt against the Commandos.

It's going to be an exciting weekend of hockey and hopefully they can pull it off.