Klips win in Melville

You gotta give this team credit. With no Dommett, no Wasden, no Down and no Haaf they managed to come out flying tonight in Melville and hung on for a 4-2 win.

I didn't go on the trip (last weekend was the exception, not the rule) but judging from the game sheet, it was a solid night for the Calkins and Hoffman lines.

Beau Taylor was placed with Calkins and Adamyk, and he came through with the second goal of the game along with an assist on the insurance goal late in the third. Calkins had two assists.

Beau's a great kid and I'm happy for him to get this opportunity on the top line. He's still improving after moving to Western Canada from Australia at age 14, and this is a big chance for him to take his game to the next level. I know his mom Joni and the rest of his family in Australia must be pretty proud of him.

Taylor Duzan stepped up with two goals, the first and last ones of the game. Ryan Benn dressed for the first time this season and scored what turned out to be the game winner early in the second period.

Pearce Gourley and Justin Gerwing both dressed tonight. Kiley Long and Tanner Kissick were the scratches. I thought maybe Kissick would be dressed because only five D's were available and he's played back there before, but Larry just went with the five like he said yesterday.

Shots on goal were 40-28 for the Klippers, including 17-6 in the first. They sure came out flying. Scotty Hellyer made 26 saves.

The three stars were Taylor Duzan, Michael Desjarlais and Johnny Calkins in that order.

Braeden Adamyk sits atop the SJHL scoring race after three games with a goal and seven points. Ex-Klipper Travis Eggum is right behind with six points.

Tomorrow night the Klippers are at Farrell Agencies Arena in Yorkton to face the Terriers (1-1). I believe they're staying in Yorkton tonight. Game time is 7:30 p.m.

Final note: Andrew Dommett is now at home in Major recovering from his injury. It's nice to see him out of the hospital. The Klippers are hoping to have him back by early December at this point.