The Kootenay Ice remain in the top ten, in tenth spot. In this week's CHL top twenty, the Prince George Cougars presently sit in 14th place and the Kamloops Blazers are in 18th position. CHL Top Ten. This week's rankings have been expanded to include the top twenty teams in the Canadian Hockey League. Moose Jaw sits seven points back of Lethbridge for the final playoff spot in the East.
Saskatoon starts the week eight points ahead of Regina who sits in fifth.
The Broncos have a chance to do something that has become a rarity this season, sweep the Hitmen in their season series. Wednesday Justin Mapletoft, Rebels, scores hat trick and adds assist in Red Deer's 6-3 win at Lethbridge. Ben Thomson, Tigers, scores twice and adds assist in 6-1 win over Moose Jaw. Friday Josef Balej, WinterHawks, has a goal and three assists all in the second period in Portland's 7-5 loss at Regina. Brett Lysak, Pats, records hat trick in 7-5 win over Portland Saturday.