Heidt, Firkus Become First Two CHL Players To 100 Points This Season
Heidt and Firkus both achieved the milestone on Saturday night.
Photo by Anne-Marie Sorvin-USA TODAY Sports - Heidt, Firkus Become First Two CHL Players To 100 Points This SeasonThe CHL has its first two 100-point players, with both coming from the WHL. On Saturday, both Prince George Cougars' Riley Heidt and Moose Jaw Warriors' Jagger Firkus hit the 100-point mark for the season. This is the first time either player has hit this milestone, as they remain neck and neck in the battle for the Bob Clarke Trophy.
Heidt reached 100 points first, which came via a goal in Prince George's 6-5 victory over the Kelowna Rockets. In his 56th game of the season, the Minnesota Wild prospect finished with a goal and three assists, leaving the night with 101 points on the season. Thanks to his offensive performances, the Cougars' were also able to capture their first B.C. Division title since 2016-17 and are now guaranteed a top-two finish in the Western Conference.
As for Firkus, he hit the 100-point mark shortly after Heidt, thanks to his 45th goal of the season. The Seattle Kraken prospect had two points in a 12-3 win over the Spokane Chiefs, finishing his 52nd game of the year with a goal and an assist. Mosse Jaw has all but wrapped up second place in the East Division and will have home ice advantage in the first round.
As for who may join the 100-point club next, that should be Heidt's teammate Zac Funk, who currently sits on 99 points. Others within ten points include Portland Winterhawks Gabe Klassen (93), Spokane's Berkly Catton (92) and Kelowna's Andrew Cristall (90). Last season, only two players surpassed the 100-point mark, with Conor Bedard hitting 143 and Chase Wheatcroft finishing with 107.
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