Birds beat Barons twice on opening weekend of North Central Hockey League playoffs

The Innisfail Eagles have jumped out to a 2 games to none lead in their best-of-five playoff series with the Devon Barons.

The second place Birds beat the seventh place Barons 7-4 at home on Friday, February 6th. Colten Hays had 2 goals and an assist, while Nick Bell chimed in with 4 helpers. Corson Waiting notched a goal and an assist. Wade Waters kicked out 21 of 25 shots in net for the Eagles.

Innisfail would go on the road and come back with a 4-2 victory on Saturday, February 7th. Chance Griffith made 18 saves to post the victory between the pipes and Hayes had 3 assists. Jacob Wozney scored once and set up another, while Jeremy Klessens, Josh Gette and Ty Clay also lit the lamp.

Innisfail will go for a sweep when Game 3 is played at the Twin Arenas on Wednesday night. If necessary, Game 4 would be at Devon’s Dale Fisher Arena on Valentine’s Day.

Galen Hartviksen
Galen Hartviksen
Straight outta northwestern Ontario, Galen moved from his hometown of Thunder Bay to Alberta in 1998. After graduating from the broadcasting program at Mount Royal College (Class of 2003), it was off to the Town of Olds for the launch of the independent radio station (CAB-K Broadcasting). A fan of all seasons, Galen has been News Director & the voice of the Alberta Junior Hockey League's Olds Grizzlys on 96.5 CKFM/ROCK 104.5 for two decades and in 2024 he was excited to have the opportunity to join the team at Vista Radio and My Mountain View Now.

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