John Burroughs and Webster Groves square off in the MidStates Game of the Week on Friday night in a Central Division meeting rematch. Both teams are looking for a strong response after seeing each other earlier this season.
Webster Groves enters at 6-4-0 and sits third in the Central, averaging 3.9 goals per game. The Statesmen have had a streaky stretch lately, mixing a 6-4 win over Oakville with back-to-back losses to Ladue (9-0 and 7-3) and a 5-2 loss to Clayton. Offensively, Webster Groves is led by Louis Gahn (10 goals) and Justus Templeton (18 points, 11 assists).
John Burroughs comes in at 1-6-3 and seventh in the Central with five points, allowing 2.9 goals per game while scoring 1.2. The Bombers have been searching for a breakthrough, coming off a 6-1 loss to Northwest, a 0-0 tie with Clayton, and a 2-0 loss to Clayton. Burroughs’ top producers include Spencer King (3 goals) and Joshua Lam (team-high 5 points).
These teams last met on Nov. 15, when Webster Groves earned a 3-0 win over John Burroughs.
Puck drop is set for 7 p.m. Friday night at Webster Groves Ice Rink.with the game available live on the LouInfo YouTube channel or listen on AM 590 KLIS.