The Winnipeg Blues picked up their 4th win in five games, and third against Selkirk so far this season, after dropping the Steelers 6-4 at the MTS Ice Plex.
The win improves the Blues record to 4-1-0 on the season, and drops the Steelers to 1-3-0.
Winnipeg had a pair of first period goals. Jeff Borse and Dustin Pearson both notched their first of the season, while Parker Thomas had the only reply for the Steelers in the opening frame.
In the second, the Blues dominated, scoring four times. Connor Cleverley had a pair, while Derek Gingera and Blair Osiowy each added singles, giving Winnipeg a 6-1 lead heading into the third.
Selkirk came out and won the third period, as Winnipeg did everything they could to let Selkirk back in the game, and Selkirk capitalized with three goals, David Conrad with two, and Thomas with his second of the night, but it wasn't enough as Winnipeg held on for a 6-4 win.
Notables:
Blues
Jeff Borse and Connor Cleverley each had 3 point evenings for the Blues.
Channing Bresianni and Kyle Bodnaruk both had two helpers.
Nate Phillips stopped 19 of 23 shots for his third win of the season. Phillips record improves to 3-0-0 on the year.
Steelers
David Conrad has been stellar this season against Winnipeg. With his 4 point evening last night, that gives him 12 points on the season to lead the MJHL. Nine of those points have come in three games against the Blues this season.
Parker Thomas had a great night, scoring a pair while adding a helper in the loss.
Both Steeler netminders saw action last night. Cory Hyndman started and allowed 4 goals on 13 shots, while Trent Michalick came in in relief and stopped 6 of 8 shots fired his way.
Next action for Winnipeg is this coming Friday night when they'll welcome the Winnipeg Saints (1-4-0, 5th in Addison Division) to the Ice Plex for the first time this regular season. Puck drop is set for 7:30.
Wednesday, September 28, 2011
Tuesday, September 27, 2011
Blues Lose First of Season in Winkler
The Winnipeg Blues were on the wrong end of the final score for the first time this season after being dropped by the Winkler Flyers 4-1.
The Blues came out flying in the first period, but Flyers netminder Corey Koop was the story, stopping all 19 shots he faced in the first period. Winkler was the only team to light the lamp in the opening frame as Kyle Manlow put the puck behind Blues tender Isiah Plett, giving the Flyers a 1-0 lead after one.
In the second, Jake Heisinger got the Blues on the scoreboard, but Winkler tallied with a pair of their own, one by Ben Reinbolt, the other by Brock Vanderveen, and Winkler would head to the third period with a 3-1 lead.
The Blues would throw another 12 shots at Koop, but he slammed the door shut for Winkler, and Vanderveen would add one more on the night, and the Flyers skated away with a 4-1 win.
Next action for the Blues is this coming Tuesday night when they'll host the Selkirk Steelers. Puck Drop is set for 7:30 at the Ice Plex.
The Blues came out flying in the first period, but Flyers netminder Corey Koop was the story, stopping all 19 shots he faced in the first period. Winkler was the only team to light the lamp in the opening frame as Kyle Manlow put the puck behind Blues tender Isiah Plett, giving the Flyers a 1-0 lead after one.
In the second, Jake Heisinger got the Blues on the scoreboard, but Winkler tallied with a pair of their own, one by Ben Reinbolt, the other by Brock Vanderveen, and Winkler would head to the third period with a 3-1 lead.
The Blues would throw another 12 shots at Koop, but he slammed the door shut for Winkler, and Vanderveen would add one more on the night, and the Flyers skated away with a 4-1 win.
Next action for the Blues is this coming Tuesday night when they'll host the Selkirk Steelers. Puck Drop is set for 7:30 at the Ice Plex.
Saturday, September 24, 2011
Blues Double Up Defending Champs To Remain Undefeated
The Winnipeg Blues continued their great start to the season with their third win in a row, dropping the defending MJHL and Anavet Cup Champion Portage Terriers 6-3 at the MTS Ice Plex.
Derek Gingera notched a pair of goals in the first period, while Jared Morris and Jake Heisinger each lit the lamp as the Blues took a 4-1 lead after the opening frame.
The two teams exchanged goals in the 2nd, with Jeremy Olynyk for the Blues and Shaq Merasty with his 2nd of the game, finding the back of the net, giving the Blues a 5-2 lead going into the third.
The Terriers would get within two on a goal from Brent Wold, but that's as close as they would come as Dylan Kelly put home his 5th of the season into an empty net, giving the Blues a 6-3 win and improving their record to 3-0 to start the 2011/12 campaign.
Blues netminder Isiah Plett picked up his first win of the season, stopping 29 of the 32 shots fired his way.
Terriers Matt Courvrette falls to 0-1 on the year.
Winnipeg had 4 different players with a two point game, and five different players scored, which has been the big story on the season so far. Every line is contributing.
They'll have to be more disciplined tonight after having the penalty gate opened up 13 times last night in their win, as they get set for a big Addison Division match up against the Winkler Flyers.
The Flyers are also undefeated so far this season, winning their first two games.
Puck drop is set for 7:30.
Derek Gingera notched a pair of goals in the first period, while Jared Morris and Jake Heisinger each lit the lamp as the Blues took a 4-1 lead after the opening frame.
The two teams exchanged goals in the 2nd, with Jeremy Olynyk for the Blues and Shaq Merasty with his 2nd of the game, finding the back of the net, giving the Blues a 5-2 lead going into the third.
The Terriers would get within two on a goal from Brent Wold, but that's as close as they would come as Dylan Kelly put home his 5th of the season into an empty net, giving the Blues a 6-3 win and improving their record to 3-0 to start the 2011/12 campaign.
Blues netminder Isiah Plett picked up his first win of the season, stopping 29 of the 32 shots fired his way.
Terriers Matt Courvrette falls to 0-1 on the year.
Winnipeg had 4 different players with a two point game, and five different players scored, which has been the big story on the season so far. Every line is contributing.
They'll have to be more disciplined tonight after having the penalty gate opened up 13 times last night in their win, as they get set for a big Addison Division match up against the Winkler Flyers.
The Flyers are also undefeated so far this season, winning their first two games.
Puck drop is set for 7:30.
Sunday, September 18, 2011
Blues Unbeaten After MJHL Opening Weekend
Last year was soooo 2010/11.
The Winnipeg Blues have put the past behind them, and began the 2011/12 campaign with two straight wins in a home and home series against the Selkirk Steelers.
To put that in perspective, the Blues only won two games in a row twice all of last season, and didn't get their first win of the season until game number 9.
In the season opener, the Blues headed into Selkirk, and doubled the Steelers up 4-2. Dylan Kelly had a pair, Jeremy Olynik had a single, and Derek Gingera also notched a single against his former team.
In Game two Saturday night at the MTS Ice Plex, the Blues took their home opener 7-4. Kelly had another two goal performance, while Channing Bresiani, Jared Morris, Cole Murdock, Joel Schreyer, and Gingera all found the back of the net in the win.
Selkirk's David Conrad had a great night for the Steelers in defeat, notching all 4 of the Steelers goals, as well as dropping the mitts in the third period with the Blues Paul Bonar.
Blue Head Coach and GM Don Macgillivray has been happy with the way the season has started for his club.
"I really like the way every line has been contributing so far this season. All four lines have been producing and playing really well"
In the two games, seven players have lit the lamp for the Blues.
Both goalies played well last night, even if the score didn't indicate it. Blues Nate Phillips made the saves he needed to to keep his team ahead, improving to 2-0 on the season, while Steelers netminder Trent Michalick was under seige from the opening puck drop, and made some big saves for his club to keep them in the game, he falls to 0-2.
Overall, the Blues will take the two wins to start the season, but Macgillivray knows it's a long season, and there's still a lot that needs to improve.
"We have to be more disciplined, and play a full 60 minutes of hockey. Giving up that powerplay goal late in the third, even though it didn't cost us the game, those are the little things that can cost you points if you don't compete to the end, so we have to get better in those areas."
And the Blues will have a few days off to work on things as they get set to face the defending MJHL and Anavet Cup Champion Portage Terriers next Friday night at the Ice Plex. Puck drop is set for 7:30.
The Winnipeg Blues have put the past behind them, and began the 2011/12 campaign with two straight wins in a home and home series against the Selkirk Steelers.
To put that in perspective, the Blues only won two games in a row twice all of last season, and didn't get their first win of the season until game number 9.
In the season opener, the Blues headed into Selkirk, and doubled the Steelers up 4-2. Dylan Kelly had a pair, Jeremy Olynik had a single, and Derek Gingera also notched a single against his former team.
In Game two Saturday night at the MTS Ice Plex, the Blues took their home opener 7-4. Kelly had another two goal performance, while Channing Bresiani, Jared Morris, Cole Murdock, Joel Schreyer, and Gingera all found the back of the net in the win.
Selkirk's David Conrad had a great night for the Steelers in defeat, notching all 4 of the Steelers goals, as well as dropping the mitts in the third period with the Blues Paul Bonar.
Blue Head Coach and GM Don Macgillivray has been happy with the way the season has started for his club.
"I really like the way every line has been contributing so far this season. All four lines have been producing and playing really well"
In the two games, seven players have lit the lamp for the Blues.
Both goalies played well last night, even if the score didn't indicate it. Blues Nate Phillips made the saves he needed to to keep his team ahead, improving to 2-0 on the season, while Steelers netminder Trent Michalick was under seige from the opening puck drop, and made some big saves for his club to keep them in the game, he falls to 0-2.
Overall, the Blues will take the two wins to start the season, but Macgillivray knows it's a long season, and there's still a lot that needs to improve.
"We have to be more disciplined, and play a full 60 minutes of hockey. Giving up that powerplay goal late in the third, even though it didn't cost us the game, those are the little things that can cost you points if you don't compete to the end, so we have to get better in those areas."
And the Blues will have a few days off to work on things as they get set to face the defending MJHL and Anavet Cup Champion Portage Terriers next Friday night at the Ice Plex. Puck drop is set for 7:30.
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