The Yorkton Terriers were the last team to beat the Estevan Bruins in the Civic Auditorium and they became the first team to ever beat the Bruins in Spectra Place after a 4-1 decision.
The only goal in the first came from the stick of Jaime Vlanich who took advantage of a 2 on 1 and gave Yorkton a 1-0 lead. Jeremy Johnson made it 2-0 in the second, before Ben Johnstone took a beautiful pass from Michael Hengen and made it 2-1 after 40 minutes.
In the third Yorkton pulled away with a couple of goals to make the final 4-1. Brandon Stone played his first game for the Bruins after being sent down from Moose Jaw and made 30 saves.
In the end I thought the game came down to the third period, it seemed like Yorkton won more of the battles than the Bruins in the final frame and they were able to control the majority of the play.
Connor Milligan made his debut for the Bruins and was paired with Dominic Perrault, Bruins Head Coach Keith Cassidy felt Milligan had a strong debut on the back end, and he believes that Milligan and Perrault will grow and become a top shut down pair for the Bruins.
Brandon Stone made some nice saves, both Cassidy and other Bruin players have been impressed with Stone's work ethic in practice. I wouldn't be surprised with Stone getting the call for at least one more game over the next week. (The Bruins have 4 games in that span)
Matthew Dochylo sat out the game with a lower body injury, he could be ready to go for tomorrow night's game in Yorkton.
Two teams meet tomorrow night in Yorkton at 7:30.
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