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Edson Aeros defeat American Invasion
by Shaylyn Thornton
The Edson Aeros welcomed two of the
WSHL's American teams to Repsol Place over
the weekend of October 18-20, playing two
games against the Bellingham Blazers and one
against the Seattle Totems.
The Aeros swept the weekend, winning all
three games against their American rivals in the
Northwest Division.
The first game against the Bellingham Blazers
on October 18 started off slow, with a scoreless
first period.
That changed quickly in the second period as
the Aeros netted six goals, thanks to scorers
Maverick Baxtrom, Tyler Villeneuve, Artur
Chirkov, Kevin Lundin, and Mathew Rathbone
who scored twice, while the Blazers only put up
one goal in the period.
In the third period, Aeros player Lundin
added two more to the tally, earning himself a hat
trick and pushing the final score to 8-1 in favor
of the Aeros. Lundin was named player of the
game, thanks to his three goals and an assist, The Edson Aeros took on the Bellingham Blazers for the second time during their American Invasion
earning him four points for the night. weekend on October 20. The Aeros won the game 6-0, and swept the weekend with all three wins.
The Aeros returned to Repsol Place the photo Shaylyn Thornton
following evening on October 19, this time to during the first period, Aeros Captain and local who stopped all 43 of the shots by the
face off against the Seattle Totems. talent Brian Bailer was the only one to score, Bellingham Blazers.
The Aeros started the game strong, scoring allowing the Aeros to be 1-0 heading into the The weekend also saw some exciting
three goals in the first period while Seattle second period. additions to the Edson Aeros team, as Axel
remained scoreless. Baxtrom earned two goals, In the second period, both teams continued to Sodergren, Adrian Bergvik, and Niklas Froden
while Samuel Pollock scored one. The 3-0 score fight hard, increasing the shots taken to 47-36, were acquired from the El Paso Rhinos. All three
remained in place until the end of the second with Edson leading. Aeros player Kevin Lundin players are originally from Sweden and will be
period. was the only one to turn a shot into a goal in the added into the lineup soon.
In the third period, Baxtrom extended his second period, and he managed to do it twice, The Aeros also welcomed back a fan favorite
scoring streak, adding another goal to earn propelling the Aeros to 3-0 heading into the from their inaugural season, Sebastian “Sebbe”
himself a hat trick on the evening and helping the third. Heden, lovingly dubbed “Speedy Gonzales”.
Aeros finish the game with a score of 4-0. In the third, the Aeros continued to push and Last year Heden scored 62 goals and 86
Player of the game was given to Gregory they put up three more goals on the scoreboard, assists for a total of 148 points in 42 games. The
Smith, the goaltender who made his Aeros debut with Mathew Rathbone, Antoine St-Onge, and Aeros are very happy to have him back on the
and achieved a shutout in the same night, Dmitry Dyskin all adding to the tally. The game ice.
stopping all 35 of the shots he faced. finished with a score of 6-0. Up next for the Aeros is a game against the
The third and final game was a rematch The game saw a total of 109 shots taken, 66 Meadow Lake Mustangs on October 25, where
against the Bellingham Blazers on October 20. of those belonging to the Aeros. Player of the they will look to take the win in their first
Despite a high amount of shots taking place game was given to goaltender Filip Myrskog Mustangs matchup of the season.
The Pine Grove Panthers (green jerseys) and
the Holy Redeemer Rebels played a great game
of volleyball in the Junior B Boys division on Vermillion football players surround Holy Redeemer Rebels player #25 Levi Williams during their final
October 16. Pine Grove won 4 sets to 1. photo regular season game on October 17. The Rebels came ahead of their opponents with a score of 85-51,
Shaylyn Thornton increasing their impressive regular season record to 5-1. photo submitted
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Edson Aeros defeat American Invasion
by Shaylyn Thornton
The Edson Aeros welcomed two of the
WSHL's American teams to Repsol Place over
the weekend of October 18-20, playing two
games against the Bellingham Blazers and one
against the Seattle Totems.
The Aeros swept the weekend, winning all
three games against their American rivals in the
Northwest Division.
The first game against the Bellingham Blazers
on October 18 started off slow, with a scoreless
first period.
That changed quickly in the second period as
the Aeros netted six goals, thanks to scorers
Maverick Baxtrom, Tyler Villeneuve, Artur
Chirkov, Kevin Lundin, and Mathew Rathbone
who scored twice, while the Blazers only put up
one goal in the period.
In the third period, Aeros player Lundin
added two more to the tally, earning himself a hat
trick and pushing the final score to 8-1 in favor
of the Aeros. Lundin was named player of the
game, thanks to his three goals and an assist, The Edson Aeros took on the Bellingham Blazers for the second time during their American Invasion
earning him four points for the night. weekend on October 20. The Aeros won the game 6-0, and swept the weekend with all three wins.
The Aeros returned to Repsol Place the photo Shaylyn Thornton
following evening on October 19, this time to during the first period, Aeros Captain and local who stopped all 43 of the shots by the
face off against the Seattle Totems. talent Brian Bailer was the only one to score, Bellingham Blazers.
The Aeros started the game strong, scoring allowing the Aeros to be 1-0 heading into the The weekend also saw some exciting
three goals in the first period while Seattle second period. additions to the Edson Aeros team, as Axel
remained scoreless. Baxtrom earned two goals, In the second period, both teams continued to Sodergren, Adrian Bergvik, and Niklas Froden
while Samuel Pollock scored one. The 3-0 score fight hard, increasing the shots taken to 47-36, were acquired from the El Paso Rhinos. All three
remained in place until the end of the second with Edson leading. Aeros player Kevin Lundin players are originally from Sweden and will be
period. was the only one to turn a shot into a goal in the added into the lineup soon.
In the third period, Baxtrom extended his second period, and he managed to do it twice, The Aeros also welcomed back a fan favorite
scoring streak, adding another goal to earn propelling the Aeros to 3-0 heading into the from their inaugural season, Sebastian “Sebbe”
himself a hat trick on the evening and helping the third. Heden, lovingly dubbed “Speedy Gonzales”.
Aeros finish the game with a score of 4-0. In the third, the Aeros continued to push and Last year Heden scored 62 goals and 86
Player of the game was given to Gregory they put up three more goals on the scoreboard, assists for a total of 148 points in 42 games. The
Smith, the goaltender who made his Aeros debut with Mathew Rathbone, Antoine St-Onge, and Aeros are very happy to have him back on the
and achieved a shutout in the same night, Dmitry Dyskin all adding to the tally. The game ice.
stopping all 35 of the shots he faced. finished with a score of 6-0. Up next for the Aeros is a game against the
The third and final game was a rematch The game saw a total of 109 shots taken, 66 Meadow Lake Mustangs on October 25, where
against the Bellingham Blazers on October 20. of those belonging to the Aeros. Player of the they will look to take the win in their first
Despite a high amount of shots taking place game was given to goaltender Filip Myrskog Mustangs matchup of the season.
The Pine Grove Panthers (green jerseys) and
the Holy Redeemer Rebels played a great game
of volleyball in the Junior B Boys division on Vermillion football players surround Holy Redeemer Rebels player #25 Levi Williams during their final
October 16. Pine Grove won 4 sets to 1. photo regular season game on October 17. The Rebels came ahead of their opponents with a score of 85-51,
Shaylyn Thornton increasing their impressive regular season record to 5-1. photo submitted
