Chase for NHC becoming clearer but not yet complete.

BY STEVE JUNGA
BLADE SPORTS WRITER

The Northwest Hockey Conference’s division title picture has become clearer but is not yet complete.

St. John’s Jesuit clinched at least a share of the Red Division championship Saturday with a 9-1 victory over St. Francis de Sales.

The Titans finished the Red schedule at 9-1-0, with the only loss coming against Northview 1-0.

The Wildcats (6-1-0 in division) can still claim a share, but will need wins Friday at Findlay, Saturday over St. Francis at Tam-O-Shanter, and Sunday over Bedford at the Ice House.

Anthony Wayne has clinched the White Division-National title with an 11-0-0 record, having outscored division foes 73-23. Maumee has clinched the White Division-American crown with a 10-0-1 record, outscoring division foes 95-23.

AW and Maumee will meet to conclude divisional play Friday at 7 p.m. at Tam-O-Shanter, then will compete with the rest of the National and American squads in the White Division playoffs beginning Feb. 7.

The Red Division opted not to hold a playoff tournament this season.

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