Fresh off a commanding 4–1 victory over the San Diego Gulls on Friday, the Stockton Heat will get right back at it against the same opponent on Saturday night.
Juuso Valimaki made his season debut for the Heat on Friday but it was fellow defenceman Connor Mackey who scored twice in the Stockton win. Valimaki picked up the primary helper on Mackey’s second goal.
Adam Werner will likely start for Stockton on Saturday. The 24-year-old Swede has struggled as of late, having allowed 10 goals in his last two appearances, and has an .882 save percentage and a 4–2–0 record in his first six games with the Heat.