The Amerks lost their last two games, both the Syracuse Crunch. They play back-to-back home games this weekend, hosting the St. John’s IceCaps at 7 p.m. Friday and the Bridgeport Sound Tigers at 7 p.m. Saturday in Blue Cross Arena.

WHL

Vojtech Budik (Prince Albert Raiders, defenseman) – Has three assists in his last four games. While still looking for his first goal he has 24 assists in 53 games.

Giorgio Estephan (Lethbridge Hurricanes, forward) – Ranks third on the Hurricanes in scoring with 72 points in 58 games. Has 27 goals, six on the power play, with 45 assists.

Brendan Guhle (Prince George Cougars, defenseman) – Out indefinitely with an ankle injury. Has not skated since Jan. 29 in Edmonton. In 40 WHL games he has 12 goals and 12 assists.

Brandon Hagel (Red Deer Rebels, left wing) – Picked up two assists in his last two games to give him 34 for the season. With 22 goals (six on the power play, two short-handed) he has 56 points in 55 games.