Playing their third game in as many nights, the Blues lost their second in a row, this time 6-1 to the Neepawa Natives.
And just as it was the night before against the Saints, the second period was the turning point.
The two teams were tied at one at the end of the opening frame, with Dustin Pearson scoring his second of the year for the Blues.
But that's as close as they'd come, as the Natives exploded for 4 unanswered goals in the second, all but sealing the game up for Neepawa.
Richard Olson, Tyler Larson, Andrew Nobili, and Daniel Adams with his second of the game all found the back of the net. Neepawa outshot Winnipeg 19-8 in the period, and 44-27 overall.
Blair Holmes rounded out the scoring in the 3rd, giving the Natives the 6-1 win in front of close to 175 fans at the MTS Ice Plex.
The Blues now have a couple days off before they hit the road for 3 games. Next action is Tuesday, November 2nd when they'll hop on the bus to Winkler to face the Flyers in a key Addison division matchup. The Flyers are currently sitting in 3rd, three points ahead of the 4th place Blues.
Saturday, October 30, 2010
Friday, October 29, 2010
Saints Halt Blues Winning Streak.
The Winnipeg Blues couldn't make it three wins in a row, as the Winnipeg Saints scored 6 unanswered in a 6-1 win in St. Adolphe last night.
The Blues Jason Gardiner opened the scoring shorthanded with his team leading 13th goal of the season.
That's was the last time the Blues would hit the scoresheet on the night, as the Saints would bury five goals in a six minute span in the second period, powering their way to a 6-1 win.
Brett Chartier led the way with a pair, while Brett Mencik, Chris Popel, Tyler Wiwchar, and Richard Little would all get the puck behind Charlie Pogue.
Pogue made 27 saves in the loss, dropping his record now to 2-5-1-2.
With the loss, the Blues fall to 5-7-2-4, currently sitting 4th in the Addison, 3 points behind Winkler for third.
Next action for the Blues is tonight (Friday) when they'll host the Neepawa Natives at the MTS Ice Plex. Head to the rink early as the Blues will honor the Winnipeg Police Service tonight, and you can meet some of the officers, their mascot Copper, and pick yourself up some hockey cards and posters as well.
Puck drop is set for 7:30
The Blues Jason Gardiner opened the scoring shorthanded with his team leading 13th goal of the season.
That's was the last time the Blues would hit the scoresheet on the night, as the Saints would bury five goals in a six minute span in the second period, powering their way to a 6-1 win.
Brett Chartier led the way with a pair, while Brett Mencik, Chris Popel, Tyler Wiwchar, and Richard Little would all get the puck behind Charlie Pogue.
Pogue made 27 saves in the loss, dropping his record now to 2-5-1-2.
With the loss, the Blues fall to 5-7-2-4, currently sitting 4th in the Addison, 3 points behind Winkler for third.
Next action for the Blues is tonight (Friday) when they'll host the Neepawa Natives at the MTS Ice Plex. Head to the rink early as the Blues will honor the Winnipeg Police Service tonight, and you can meet some of the officers, their mascot Copper, and pick yourself up some hockey cards and posters as well.
Puck drop is set for 7:30
Sunday, October 24, 2010
Blues Double Up Stamps
The Winnipeg Blues weren't about to let this one slip away.
After losing 7 of their first 15 games this season by 1 goal, the Blues found a way to keep their lead and down Swan Valley 4-2.
Evan Gravenor continued his strong play, scoring for the third straight game to open the scoring for the Blues. It's the 9th time this season that Gravenor has lit the lamp.
The Stampeders would even things up late in the opening frame on a goal by Dylan Reimer.
In the 2nd, Jake Heisinger found the back of the net for the first time this season, regaining the Blues lead.
Jeff Riddell would even things up midway through the period for the Stamps, but the 2-2 score was short lived as Paul Bonar notched his 5th of the season 59 seconds after the Stamps tied it.
Dylan Kelly would round out the scoring in the 3rd, putting home his 2nd of the year, giving the Blues the 4-2 win, and improving their record to 4-6-2-4, and currently sitting 5th in the Addison Division.
Charlie Pogue picked up his 2nd win of the season, improving to 2-4-1-2 on the year.
The Blues have a couple days off before their next action. After spending the last 7 games at the MTS Ice Plex, they'll hit the road next Wednesday and head to Steinbach to face the Pistons. It's the first of a 3 game in 3 night stretch for the Blues, who'll face the Saints in St. Adolphe on Thursday, and are back home against Neepawa on Friday night.
Puck drop is 7:30 all 3 nights.
After losing 7 of their first 15 games this season by 1 goal, the Blues found a way to keep their lead and down Swan Valley 4-2.
Evan Gravenor continued his strong play, scoring for the third straight game to open the scoring for the Blues. It's the 9th time this season that Gravenor has lit the lamp.
The Stampeders would even things up late in the opening frame on a goal by Dylan Reimer.
In the 2nd, Jake Heisinger found the back of the net for the first time this season, regaining the Blues lead.
Jeff Riddell would even things up midway through the period for the Stamps, but the 2-2 score was short lived as Paul Bonar notched his 5th of the season 59 seconds after the Stamps tied it.
Dylan Kelly would round out the scoring in the 3rd, putting home his 2nd of the year, giving the Blues the 4-2 win, and improving their record to 4-6-2-4, and currently sitting 5th in the Addison Division.
Charlie Pogue picked up his 2nd win of the season, improving to 2-4-1-2 on the year.
The Blues have a couple days off before their next action. After spending the last 7 games at the MTS Ice Plex, they'll hit the road next Wednesday and head to Steinbach to face the Pistons. It's the first of a 3 game in 3 night stretch for the Blues, who'll face the Saints in St. Adolphe on Thursday, and are back home against Neepawa on Friday night.
Puck drop is 7:30 all 3 nights.
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
Blues Let One Slip Away VS Steelers
Another 1 goal loss for the Blues, but this one may taste a little more bitter.
Holding a 3-2 lead late in the third, defenseman Peter Logan was called for roughing, giving the Steelers a chance to tie the game.
And the Addison Division leaders did just that, as Colan Jackson put the puck behind Charlie Pogue sending the game to overtime.
The extra frame has been less than pleasant for the Blues this season.
Overtime solved nothing, and the two clubs headed to the shootout, where once again it was Colan Jackson as the only one who'd find the back of the net, giving the Steelers a come from behind 4-3 shootout win.
The loss puts the Blues record during the extra frame this season at 2 wins, 2 overtime losses, and 4 shootout losses.
The loss spoiled a 3 point night posted by the Blues Evan Gravenor. He notched his 8th of the year, and added two helpers, giving him 14 points on the season.
Patrick Henderson and Channing Bresianni also scored for the Blues. It was the 2nd of the year for both.
The Blues now fall to 3-6-2-4 on the year, and sit in 5th in the Addison.
The Blues have a couple days until their next action. On Sunday the Swan Valley Stampeders will visit the MTS Ice Plex to take on the Blues.
Early puck drop once again, as the game is scheduled to get underway at 6:30.
Holding a 3-2 lead late in the third, defenseman Peter Logan was called for roughing, giving the Steelers a chance to tie the game.
And the Addison Division leaders did just that, as Colan Jackson put the puck behind Charlie Pogue sending the game to overtime.
The extra frame has been less than pleasant for the Blues this season.
Overtime solved nothing, and the two clubs headed to the shootout, where once again it was Colan Jackson as the only one who'd find the back of the net, giving the Steelers a come from behind 4-3 shootout win.
The loss puts the Blues record during the extra frame this season at 2 wins, 2 overtime losses, and 4 shootout losses.
The loss spoiled a 3 point night posted by the Blues Evan Gravenor. He notched his 8th of the year, and added two helpers, giving him 14 points on the season.
Patrick Henderson and Channing Bresianni also scored for the Blues. It was the 2nd of the year for both.
The Blues now fall to 3-6-2-4 on the year, and sit in 5th in the Addison.
The Blues have a couple days until their next action. On Sunday the Swan Valley Stampeders will visit the MTS Ice Plex to take on the Blues.
Early puck drop once again, as the game is scheduled to get underway at 6:30.
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
Roenick Speaks at Blues Annual Dinner
Oh what a night.
The Winnipeg Blues held their 29th Annual Fundraising Dinner last night with a packed house at the Canad Inns Polo Park.
And with the help of many volunteers, board members, and very generous silent auction winners the night was very much a success.
It didn't hurt that the guest speaker was one of the best and most popular NHLers of all time, someone who has never shyed away from a microphone, and someone who gave everything he had when he was on the ice.
That someone was Jeremy Roenick.
Roenick stole the show of course, with his interaction with the audience, to his message to the players, he was everything you'd expect from the future Hall of Famer.
He commented on everything from how distracting the giant picture of the Queen used to be at the old Winnipeg Arena, to his likeness of the Palomino Club, the Jets coming back, and how he feels Jonathan Toews is the best young captain in the NHL bar none.
His message to the players about challenging one another, and having a committed heart, is something that any coach, at any level would love to have a person of Roenicks stature say to their club.
Blues head coach and GM Don Macgillvray says "when players hear the message from someone else, especially someone who's played the game at such a high level and has had as much success as Roenick has had in his career, it will definitely have an impact".
Roenick may have been the guest speaker, but everyone who was at this fantastic event were the guests of honor, as the generosity from the people towards the organization showed during the Silent Auction draws, the 50/50 sales, and just the support from everyone in attendance
And a night like this couldn't go on without a ton of volunteers, and corporate sponsors who continue to support the hockey club.
Macgillvray adds "the dinner is the lifeblood of the organization, we can't survive without it, and there's so many people behind the scenes that made this event possible from selling tickets to getting auction prizes, and they're a big reason for the successful evening"
Former Winnipeg Jet Thomas Steen was in attendance, as was 3 time Stanley Cup Champion and former Manitoba Moose captain Mike Keane.
All in all the it was a fantastic evening. Joe Aiello did a great job as the MC, the auctioneers were outstanding, the dinner was excellent, Jeremy Roenick was Jeremy Roenick, the crowd was generous, and the Blues fundraising efforts were met and exceeded.
The Blues will now turn their attention back to the ice, where they'll get set to host the Addison Division leading Selkirk Steelers tomorrow night at the MTS Ice Plex.
It's the 3rd meeting between the two clubs this year.
The last time these teams met were the first two games of the season. The Steelers took both games, the first one 4-3 in a shootout, and the second in overtime by the same score.
Puck drop is set for 7:30.
The Winnipeg Blues held their 29th Annual Fundraising Dinner last night with a packed house at the Canad Inns Polo Park.
And with the help of many volunteers, board members, and very generous silent auction winners the night was very much a success.
It didn't hurt that the guest speaker was one of the best and most popular NHLers of all time, someone who has never shyed away from a microphone, and someone who gave everything he had when he was on the ice.
That someone was Jeremy Roenick.
Roenick stole the show of course, with his interaction with the audience, to his message to the players, he was everything you'd expect from the future Hall of Famer.
He commented on everything from how distracting the giant picture of the Queen used to be at the old Winnipeg Arena, to his likeness of the Palomino Club, the Jets coming back, and how he feels Jonathan Toews is the best young captain in the NHL bar none.
His message to the players about challenging one another, and having a committed heart, is something that any coach, at any level would love to have a person of Roenicks stature say to their club.
Blues head coach and GM Don Macgillvray says "when players hear the message from someone else, especially someone who's played the game at such a high level and has had as much success as Roenick has had in his career, it will definitely have an impact".
Roenick may have been the guest speaker, but everyone who was at this fantastic event were the guests of honor, as the generosity from the people towards the organization showed during the Silent Auction draws, the 50/50 sales, and just the support from everyone in attendance
And a night like this couldn't go on without a ton of volunteers, and corporate sponsors who continue to support the hockey club.
Macgillvray adds "the dinner is the lifeblood of the organization, we can't survive without it, and there's so many people behind the scenes that made this event possible from selling tickets to getting auction prizes, and they're a big reason for the successful evening"
Former Winnipeg Jet Thomas Steen was in attendance, as was 3 time Stanley Cup Champion and former Manitoba Moose captain Mike Keane.
All in all the it was a fantastic evening. Joe Aiello did a great job as the MC, the auctioneers were outstanding, the dinner was excellent, Jeremy Roenick was Jeremy Roenick, the crowd was generous, and the Blues fundraising efforts were met and exceeded.
The Blues will now turn their attention back to the ice, where they'll get set to host the Addison Division leading Selkirk Steelers tomorrow night at the MTS Ice Plex.
It's the 3rd meeting between the two clubs this year.
The last time these teams met were the first two games of the season. The Steelers took both games, the first one 4-3 in a shootout, and the second in overtime by the same score.
Puck drop is set for 7:30.
Thursday, October 14, 2010
Blues Top Pistons In Addison Division Tilt
What a game last night at the MTS Ice Plex.
Both the Steinbach Pistons and Winnipeg Blues exchanged goals all game long, before Adam Stoykewych would score the last goal in Overtime to give the Blues a 6-5 win.
The game certainly didn't look like it would be this high scoring as the Pistons were the only ones to find the back of the net in the opening period.
Tyler Lazuruk beat Brett Martyniuk with 15 seconds left in the period.
In the 2nd the gates opened up with 5 goals between the 2 teams.
Kyle Rous scored his first of 2 powerplay goals on the night early in the 2nd giving the Pistons a two goal lead.
Dylan Kelly would get the Blues within one notching his first of the season, as well as first as a Blue, and the score was 2-1.
Chris Williamson would regain the Pistons 2 goal lead, but the Blues would answer with two of their own before the period would end.
Stoykewych got the Blues rolling with a shorthanded marker, and with 27 seconds left in the period Riley Bengston would tie things up.
In the 3rd the scoring would continue.
Russell Trudeau regained the Pistons lead just over two minutes in.
Not to be outdone, the Blues came right back and Jason Gardiner picked up his league leading 12th goal of the season, and once again the teams were knotted.
Rous would score his second powerplay goal of the game to give Steinbach the lead once again, and the Blues would again answer the call as Evan Gravenor scored his 7th of the year, sending the teams to the extra frame.
Overtime and the shootout have not been kind for the Blues so far this season with 2 overtime losses and 3 shootout losses entering the game. But they did have a big overtime win during the showcase against Portage Terriers the last time they were in overtime.
And they once again found a way to win as Stoykewych picked up his 2nd of the night and 6th of the season to improve the Blues record to 3-6-2-3 while the Pistons fall to 4-6-2-0.
Next action for the Blues is next Thursday when they'll host the Selkirk Steelers at the Ice Plex.
The Blues annual Dinner is coming up next Tuesday at Canad Inns Polo Park. Guest Speaker is Jeremy Roenick. Tickets are just 195 bucks and you know it's going to be a fantastic night.
For ticket information please contact Dean Cockell deanblues@mts.net or 478-1900
Both the Steinbach Pistons and Winnipeg Blues exchanged goals all game long, before Adam Stoykewych would score the last goal in Overtime to give the Blues a 6-5 win.
The game certainly didn't look like it would be this high scoring as the Pistons were the only ones to find the back of the net in the opening period.
Tyler Lazuruk beat Brett Martyniuk with 15 seconds left in the period.
In the 2nd the gates opened up with 5 goals between the 2 teams.
Kyle Rous scored his first of 2 powerplay goals on the night early in the 2nd giving the Pistons a two goal lead.
Dylan Kelly would get the Blues within one notching his first of the season, as well as first as a Blue, and the score was 2-1.
Chris Williamson would regain the Pistons 2 goal lead, but the Blues would answer with two of their own before the period would end.
Stoykewych got the Blues rolling with a shorthanded marker, and with 27 seconds left in the period Riley Bengston would tie things up.
In the 3rd the scoring would continue.
Russell Trudeau regained the Pistons lead just over two minutes in.
Not to be outdone, the Blues came right back and Jason Gardiner picked up his league leading 12th goal of the season, and once again the teams were knotted.
Rous would score his second powerplay goal of the game to give Steinbach the lead once again, and the Blues would again answer the call as Evan Gravenor scored his 7th of the year, sending the teams to the extra frame.
Overtime and the shootout have not been kind for the Blues so far this season with 2 overtime losses and 3 shootout losses entering the game. But they did have a big overtime win during the showcase against Portage Terriers the last time they were in overtime.
And they once again found a way to win as Stoykewych picked up his 2nd of the night and 6th of the season to improve the Blues record to 3-6-2-3 while the Pistons fall to 4-6-2-0.
Next action for the Blues is next Thursday when they'll host the Selkirk Steelers at the Ice Plex.
The Blues annual Dinner is coming up next Tuesday at Canad Inns Polo Park. Guest Speaker is Jeremy Roenick. Tickets are just 195 bucks and you know it's going to be a fantastic night.
For ticket information please contact Dean Cockell deanblues@mts.net or 478-1900
Monday, October 11, 2010
OCN Doubles Up Blues
Playing their third games in 3 days, the OCN Blizzard and Winnipeg Blues hooked up at the MTS Ice Plex in front of 175 fans on Sunday night.
And the Blizzard ended up skating away with a 4-2 win.
The Blues opened the scoring on the powerplay with Andrew Hewitt putting home his fourth of the season, and Winnipeg had the lead after the first period.
In the 2nd tempers would flare, as Dustin Bruyere and Dennis Restoule went head to head in a scrap.
Midway through the period Patrick Henderson would give the Blues a 2 goal lead, again on the powerplay. Hewitt picked up an assist.
The Blizzard would get within one as Restoule would put the puck behind Brett Martyniuk on the powerplay.
It stayed that way until the third when Restoule would pick up his second of the game again on the powerplay, and even things up at 2.
And with less than 5 minutes to go Restoule would pick up the Gordie Howe hattrick as he set up T.J Constant, again on the powerplay, and the Blizzard would take the lead for the first time in the game.
And just over a minute later OCN would ice it when Spencer Brennan slipped the puck past Martyniuk, giving the Blizzard a 4-2 win, and keeping them undefeated in regulation this season (8-0-0-1)
The Blues have a few days off now until they're next action. On Thursday night, the Blues will welcome the Steinbach Pistons to the Ice Plex.
Puck Drop is set for 7:30.
And the Blizzard ended up skating away with a 4-2 win.
The Blues opened the scoring on the powerplay with Andrew Hewitt putting home his fourth of the season, and Winnipeg had the lead after the first period.
In the 2nd tempers would flare, as Dustin Bruyere and Dennis Restoule went head to head in a scrap.
Midway through the period Patrick Henderson would give the Blues a 2 goal lead, again on the powerplay. Hewitt picked up an assist.
The Blizzard would get within one as Restoule would put the puck behind Brett Martyniuk on the powerplay.
It stayed that way until the third when Restoule would pick up his second of the game again on the powerplay, and even things up at 2.
And with less than 5 minutes to go Restoule would pick up the Gordie Howe hattrick as he set up T.J Constant, again on the powerplay, and the Blizzard would take the lead for the first time in the game.
And just over a minute later OCN would ice it when Spencer Brennan slipped the puck past Martyniuk, giving the Blizzard a 4-2 win, and keeping them undefeated in regulation this season (8-0-0-1)
The Blues have a few days off now until they're next action. On Thursday night, the Blues will welcome the Steinbach Pistons to the Ice Plex.
Puck Drop is set for 7:30.
Sunday, October 10, 2010
Blues Earn Point Against Dauphin
The Winnipeg Blues once again played the defending MJHL Champions tough, but came up just short as the Dauphin Kings slipped by the Blues 5-4 in a shootout on Saturday night to wrap up MJHL Showcase Weekend.
Evan Gravenor had a strong game for the Blues, notching his 5th and 6th goals of the season in the loss. Jeff Borse added his second of the year, and Channing Bresianni scored his first.
For the Kings it was Chris Daniels with a pair, Josh Daley, and Bryn Chyzyk all lighting the lamp.
Daniels was the only shooter able to find the back of the net during the shootout for either club.
Charlie Pogue stopped 24 shots in the loss, while Dauphins Brett Willows made 21 saves.
So the Blues wrap up Showcase Weekend at the MTS Ice Plex with 3 out of a possible 4 points.
The Blues are right back at it again tonight (Sunday) at the Ice Plex, when they'll face the 7-0-0-1 OCN Blizzard.
Again, note the early start time, as puck drop is set for 6:30.
Evan Gravenor had a strong game for the Blues, notching his 5th and 6th goals of the season in the loss. Jeff Borse added his second of the year, and Channing Bresianni scored his first.
For the Kings it was Chris Daniels with a pair, Josh Daley, and Bryn Chyzyk all lighting the lamp.
Daniels was the only shooter able to find the back of the net during the shootout for either club.
Charlie Pogue stopped 24 shots in the loss, while Dauphins Brett Willows made 21 saves.
So the Blues wrap up Showcase Weekend at the MTS Ice Plex with 3 out of a possible 4 points.
The Blues are right back at it again tonight (Sunday) at the Ice Plex, when they'll face the 7-0-0-1 OCN Blizzard.
Again, note the early start time, as puck drop is set for 6:30.
Friday, October 8, 2010
Bonar and Blues Drop Terriers In OT
Just when it looked like the Winnipeg Blues would take another 1 goal loss, they found a way to win.
Paul Bonar completed his hat-trick in overtime with a shot from the point that found it's way behind Terrier netminder Kirk Coswell, and the Blues won their first game of the showcase weekend 4-3.
The score was 2-1 Terriers after the first, with all 3 goals scored on the powerplay.
The 2nd was the Blues best period, but they couldn't find the back of the net even though they outshot the Terriers 18-6 in the period.
In the 3rd, the Blues tied it on a point shot by Bonar that hit a stick and bounced over Coswell to even things up.
The lead was short lived after Shaq Merasty made a great pass across to Brendan Harms who had a tap in to give the Terriers a 3-2 lead.
The Blues had many chances to tie the game, but hit a post and a crossbar, and it once again looked like it wasn't going to be the Blues night.
With just under 2 minutes to go, Evan Gravenor was called for hooking. But the Terrier powerplay lasted just 8 seconds before Andrew Wiebe was also called for the same thing.
The teams seemed poised to play 4 on 4 for the remainder of the game, but with 18 seconds left Adam Robson took a tripping penalty, giving the Blues a short powerplay.
With Martyniuk on the bench, the Blues threw everything at the net, and with three seconds left Andrew Hewitt picked up the puck through the scramble and roofed it, notching the game at 3.
The Blues would begin overtime with the man advantage, and kept the Terriers locked in their own zone and after three very nice glove saves by Coswell, Bonar would end it with a shot from the point that Coswell couldn't see, and the Blues skated away with their second win of the season 4-3.
The win improves the Blues record to 2-5-2-2, while the Terriers fall to 5-3-2-0.
Next action for the Blues is Saturday night when they'll face the 5-4-1-0 Dauphin Kings.
Puck drop is set for 7:00 at the MTS Ice Plex.
Elsewhere at the showcase
Waywayseecappo 6 Steinbach 1
Dauphin 5 Selkirk 2
Swan Valley 3 Winkler 2
OCN 3 Saints 1
Paul Bonar completed his hat-trick in overtime with a shot from the point that found it's way behind Terrier netminder Kirk Coswell, and the Blues won their first game of the showcase weekend 4-3.
The score was 2-1 Terriers after the first, with all 3 goals scored on the powerplay.
The 2nd was the Blues best period, but they couldn't find the back of the net even though they outshot the Terriers 18-6 in the period.
In the 3rd, the Blues tied it on a point shot by Bonar that hit a stick and bounced over Coswell to even things up.
The lead was short lived after Shaq Merasty made a great pass across to Brendan Harms who had a tap in to give the Terriers a 3-2 lead.
The Blues had many chances to tie the game, but hit a post and a crossbar, and it once again looked like it wasn't going to be the Blues night.
With just under 2 minutes to go, Evan Gravenor was called for hooking. But the Terrier powerplay lasted just 8 seconds before Andrew Wiebe was also called for the same thing.
The teams seemed poised to play 4 on 4 for the remainder of the game, but with 18 seconds left Adam Robson took a tripping penalty, giving the Blues a short powerplay.
With Martyniuk on the bench, the Blues threw everything at the net, and with three seconds left Andrew Hewitt picked up the puck through the scramble and roofed it, notching the game at 3.
The Blues would begin overtime with the man advantage, and kept the Terriers locked in their own zone and after three very nice glove saves by Coswell, Bonar would end it with a shot from the point that Coswell couldn't see, and the Blues skated away with their second win of the season 4-3.
The win improves the Blues record to 2-5-2-2, while the Terriers fall to 5-3-2-0.
Next action for the Blues is Saturday night when they'll face the 5-4-1-0 Dauphin Kings.
Puck drop is set for 7:00 at the MTS Ice Plex.
Elsewhere at the showcase
Waywayseecappo 6 Steinbach 1
Dauphin 5 Selkirk 2
Swan Valley 3 Winkler 2
OCN 3 Saints 1
Thursday, October 7, 2010
Blues Make Some Moves
Showcase weekend kicked off tonight at the MTS Ice Plex, with the Portage Terriers beating Neepawa 2-1 in a shoot out.
There was also some action off the ice, as the Winnipeg Blues made a couple of trades.
The Blues acquired defenceman Ryan Breen (1992) from Waywayseecappo for future considerations. Breen has no points and two penalty minutes in 2 games this season with the Wolverines.
As well, the Blues traded Colin Mospanchuk (1993) to the Portage Terriers. In return, the Blues acquire 1991 forward Dylan Kelly. Kelly suited up for 6 games this season with the Terriers, notching 2 assists and 12 penalty minutes.
And it won't take long for those 2 players to face their former teams, as the two teams meet tonight (Friday) at 7:00 at the Ice Plex.
It's a great weekend for hockey lovers who can come down to the Ice Plex and see every team in the MJHL battling it out during the 3 day long showcase.
Action kicks off at 3pm.
There was also some action off the ice, as the Winnipeg Blues made a couple of trades.
The Blues acquired defenceman Ryan Breen (1992) from Waywayseecappo for future considerations. Breen has no points and two penalty minutes in 2 games this season with the Wolverines.
As well, the Blues traded Colin Mospanchuk (1993) to the Portage Terriers. In return, the Blues acquire 1991 forward Dylan Kelly. Kelly suited up for 6 games this season with the Terriers, notching 2 assists and 12 penalty minutes.
And it won't take long for those 2 players to face their former teams, as the two teams meet tonight (Friday) at 7:00 at the Ice Plex.
It's a great weekend for hockey lovers who can come down to the Ice Plex and see every team in the MJHL battling it out during the 3 day long showcase.
Action kicks off at 3pm.
Sunday, October 3, 2010
Wolverines Slip By Blues
It wasn't the way the Blues wanted to come back after a spirited win in Dauphin, and the Waywayseecappo Wolverines won their first ever game at the MTS Ice Plex, by downing the Blues 4-3.
Any time you have to kill off 10 penalties in a game, it's not a good thing, and the Wolverines capitalized 3 times with the extra man.
Jason Gardiner continued to put the puck in the net for the Blues adding a pair in the loss. He now takes over the league lead with 11 goals in nine games.
Andrew Hewitt notched his 2nd of the year.
For the Wolverines, Ryan Duhaime, Braeden Raiwet, Paul Van De Velde, and Shane Goodrunning all found the back of the net. Van De Velde also added a pair of assists for a 3 point night.
Charlie Pogue stopped 20 of 24 shots in the loss, while Brett Gagnon made 18 saves for the win.
The Blues now have 5 days off before the Showcase Weekend which will take place next weekend (October 7-9) at the MTS Ice Plex.
The Blues will face Portage on Friday night, puck drop set for 7:00. On Saturday, they'll face the Dauphin Kings. Again, puck drop goes at 7:00.
For a look at the complete schedule just follow this link.
http://www.mjhlhockey.ca/page.aspx?page_id=177
Any time you have to kill off 10 penalties in a game, it's not a good thing, and the Wolverines capitalized 3 times with the extra man.
Jason Gardiner continued to put the puck in the net for the Blues adding a pair in the loss. He now takes over the league lead with 11 goals in nine games.
Andrew Hewitt notched his 2nd of the year.
For the Wolverines, Ryan Duhaime, Braeden Raiwet, Paul Van De Velde, and Shane Goodrunning all found the back of the net. Van De Velde also added a pair of assists for a 3 point night.
Charlie Pogue stopped 20 of 24 shots in the loss, while Brett Gagnon made 18 saves for the win.
The Blues now have 5 days off before the Showcase Weekend which will take place next weekend (October 7-9) at the MTS Ice Plex.
The Blues will face Portage on Friday night, puck drop set for 7:00. On Saturday, they'll face the Dauphin Kings. Again, puck drop goes at 7:00.
For a look at the complete schedule just follow this link.
http://www.mjhlhockey.ca/page.aspx?page_id=177
Saturday, October 2, 2010
Blues Impressive In Dauphin
It's been a long time coming, but the Winnipeg Blues finally have their first win of the season. And what makes it even more impressive is the fact they did it on the road against the defending MJHL Champion Dauphin Kings in front of an announced crowd of 1233.
A four goal outburst in the third spurred the Blues to a 7-3 win.
Jason Gardiner opened the scoring just over 5 minutes in for the Blues, notching his 9th of the season..
Tyler Gaudry replied for the Kings and the 2 teams were tied after the opening period.
In the second, Adam Stoykewych scored his first of two short handed markers in the game, beating Kings netminder Brett Willows to give the Blues the lead.
Ben Morgan would make it 3-1 on the powerplay at 14:22 with his second of the year.
The Kings would get within one late in the period when Chris Daniels put the puck behind Charlie Pogue, but the Blues would head to the dressing room with a 3-2 lead.
In the 3rd, Morgan scored his second of the game just 34 seconds in and the Blues didn't look back.
Evan Gravenor notched 2 goals in the third, and Stoykewych added his second short handed goal of the game, an empty netter, and the Blues skated away with an impressive 7-3 win.
Pogue made 27 saves for his first win of the season.
The win improves the Blues record to 1-4-2-2 after 9 games.
Next action for the Blues is this Sunday, October 3rd, when they'll welcome the Waywayseecappo Wolverines to the MTS Ice Plex for the first time.
Note the early start time, as puck drop is set for 6:30.
A four goal outburst in the third spurred the Blues to a 7-3 win.
Jason Gardiner opened the scoring just over 5 minutes in for the Blues, notching his 9th of the season..
Tyler Gaudry replied for the Kings and the 2 teams were tied after the opening period.
In the second, Adam Stoykewych scored his first of two short handed markers in the game, beating Kings netminder Brett Willows to give the Blues the lead.
Ben Morgan would make it 3-1 on the powerplay at 14:22 with his second of the year.
The Kings would get within one late in the period when Chris Daniels put the puck behind Charlie Pogue, but the Blues would head to the dressing room with a 3-2 lead.
In the 3rd, Morgan scored his second of the game just 34 seconds in and the Blues didn't look back.
Evan Gravenor notched 2 goals in the third, and Stoykewych added his second short handed goal of the game, an empty netter, and the Blues skated away with an impressive 7-3 win.
Pogue made 27 saves for his first win of the season.
The win improves the Blues record to 1-4-2-2 after 9 games.
Next action for the Blues is this Sunday, October 3rd, when they'll welcome the Waywayseecappo Wolverines to the MTS Ice Plex for the first time.
Note the early start time, as puck drop is set for 6:30.
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