Monday, February 8, 2016 - Submitted by Ellen Michelle Koehler: National Correspondent
There were quite a few goals scored in the NBPEIMMHL last weekend. The Vitos and Wild had a close game with the Wild winning 6-5, the Flyers defeated the Islanders 5-1, and the Caps defeated the Rivermen 5-4.
The Saint John Vitos remain in first place with 23 wins and nine losses earning them 46 points. The Kensington Monaghan Farms Wild are in second place with 20 wins, 10 losses, and two overtime losses earning them 42 points. The Wild are tied with the Fredericton Service Master Clean Caps who have 18 wins, nine losses, and six overtime losses also with 42 points overall.
Frank Fortin from the Wild is leading the league in goals with 23, and Brodie MacArthur is leading the league in assists and overall points with 17 goals and 38 assists earning him 55 points overall.