The El Paso Rhinos (24-7) sit in first place in the Junior A midwestern division standing just one game ahead of the Oklahoma City Blazers (23-7). The team has won its last four games, only allowing two goals during their last two matches against the Wichita Thunder.
The 2017 Thorne Cup and midwestern division champions have been in contested battles as of late with division rival Oklahoma City Blazers, splitting the season series 3-3.
One reason the Rhinos sit at top of the decision is due to forward Jonas Burman. Burman is tied for fourth in the midwestern division in total points on the season at 44.