The South division leading Saanich Braves proved its run of 5-1-2 in December was no fluke, as the club went 7-1-1 start to 2018.
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The Braves (22-15-4) are home to the Westshore Wolves (18-20-1-1) for the , 6:30 p.m. Friday night (Feb. 2) at Pearkes arena.
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Pink in the Rink was around back when Waterfield, 26, played for the Braves, but not to this magnitude, said the rookie bench boss.
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Everyone is healthy for the Braves, a team that was 10-13-1 before the December turnaround.
For Dale McCabe, wearing the sweater is an honour, especially knowing the community will step up to purchase the pink souvenir off his back.
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Pink in the Rink fundraising starts before the 6:30 p.m. puck drop at Pearkes on Friday and fans are invited to come a little early.
Friday is the seventh meeting of the season between the Braves and Wolves, with the series split at three wins apiece.
