The Winnipeg Blues didn't gain any ground, but they also didn't lose any last night after dropping the Swan Valley Stampeders 6-2 at the Ice Plex.
It was a very important win as both the Portage Terriers, who the Blues are chasing, and the Winkler Flyers, who trail the Blues by just three points, both won their games.
Five players had multi point games for Winnipeg including Kurt Keats, Derek Gingera, Jeff Borse, Warren Callis, and Jared Morris.
That ends a January that started off terrible for the Blues, who started the month with four straight losses coming off the Christmas Break, but have followed it up with wins in five of their past six games.
Winnipeg now enters the final month of the regular season, and with just 10 games left and very few points separating the Addison division, every point is crucial down the stretch.
The Blues get back to action this coming Wednesday night when they'll travel to Steinbach to face the Pistons.
Winnipeg is 7-1 over Steinbach this season, but lost their last meeting between the two clubs 3-1.
Puck drop is set for 7:30.
Sunday, January 29, 2012
Friday, January 27, 2012
Gingera OT Hero in Win Over Steelers
The Winnipeg Blues got a much needed two points with a 5-4 overtime win over division rival Selkirk Steelers.
Heading into the game the second place Blues held a three point lead over the fourth place Selkirk Steelers in the tight Addison division, with the Steelers holding a game in hand.
Every game seems to have a playoff type feel now with teams vying for playoff spots as we roll into the home stretch of the schedules.
The Blues got off to a two goal lead after the opening period with Jeff Borse and Dylan Kelly scoring for the visitors.
The Steelers would answer with a pair of their own in the second, but the Blues Warren Callis would restore the lead for Winnipeg and the Blues headed into the third with a 3-2 lead.
Selkirk tied the game seven minutes into the third, but it was short lived as Blues Derek Gingera would light the lamp on the powerplay with just over seven minutes to play, regaining Winnipeg's one goal lead.
The lead would hold up until Selkirk's Dylan Heide tied the game with just over a minute to go, sending the game into overtime.
Both teams wanted that very important second point, and Gingera would notch his second goal, third point of the game late in the extra frame, giving Winnipeg a 5-4 overtime win.
As it stands now, just eight points separate first place from fourth place in the Addison division, and only four points separate second from fourth.
Winnipeg (2nd, 66pts) has just 11 games left in the regular season, Portage (1st, 70pts) has 13 games left, Winkler (3rd, 63pts) has 14 games left, while Selkirk (4th, 62pts) has 12.
The Blues are back on the ice Saturday night when they host Swan Valley at the Ice Plex.
Puck drop is set for 7:30.
Heading into the game the second place Blues held a three point lead over the fourth place Selkirk Steelers in the tight Addison division, with the Steelers holding a game in hand.
Every game seems to have a playoff type feel now with teams vying for playoff spots as we roll into the home stretch of the schedules.
The Blues got off to a two goal lead after the opening period with Jeff Borse and Dylan Kelly scoring for the visitors.
The Steelers would answer with a pair of their own in the second, but the Blues Warren Callis would restore the lead for Winnipeg and the Blues headed into the third with a 3-2 lead.
Selkirk tied the game seven minutes into the third, but it was short lived as Blues Derek Gingera would light the lamp on the powerplay with just over seven minutes to play, regaining Winnipeg's one goal lead.
The lead would hold up until Selkirk's Dylan Heide tied the game with just over a minute to go, sending the game into overtime.
Both teams wanted that very important second point, and Gingera would notch his second goal, third point of the game late in the extra frame, giving Winnipeg a 5-4 overtime win.
As it stands now, just eight points separate first place from fourth place in the Addison division, and only four points separate second from fourth.
Winnipeg (2nd, 66pts) has just 11 games left in the regular season, Portage (1st, 70pts) has 13 games left, Winkler (3rd, 63pts) has 14 games left, while Selkirk (4th, 62pts) has 12.
The Blues are back on the ice Saturday night when they host Swan Valley at the Ice Plex.
Puck drop is set for 7:30.
Friday, January 20, 2012
Winkler Tops Blues In Overtime
The Winnipeg Blues couldn't grab their third win in a row, dropping a 4-3 overtime decision to the Winker Flyers last night at the Ice Plex.
It was a playoff type atmosphere with only 4 points separating the two clubs heading into last nights contest as we enter the home stretch of the season.
Jared Morris notched a pair for the Blues, while Jake Heisinger added a single in the loss.
Jordan Neduzak fired home a pair of his own for the Flyers, with Steven Sorensen netting a single as well.
In overtime it was Chapen Leblond potting the winner, giving Winkler a very important extra point in the standings.
Winnipeg continues to hold down second place in the Addison division, three points clear of the Flyers, but Winkler has three games in hand on the Blues.
Winnipeg now gets set for another key divisional matchup on Sunday night, when they head to the St. James Civic Center to face the Winnipeg Saints. The Saints currently sit in 4th in the division with a 23-18-5 record, 11 points behind the Blues.
Puck drop is set for 7:30
It was a playoff type atmosphere with only 4 points separating the two clubs heading into last nights contest as we enter the home stretch of the season.
Jared Morris notched a pair for the Blues, while Jake Heisinger added a single in the loss.
Jordan Neduzak fired home a pair of his own for the Flyers, with Steven Sorensen netting a single as well.
In overtime it was Chapen Leblond potting the winner, giving Winkler a very important extra point in the standings.
Winnipeg continues to hold down second place in the Addison division, three points clear of the Flyers, but Winkler has three games in hand on the Blues.
Winnipeg now gets set for another key divisional matchup on Sunday night, when they head to the St. James Civic Center to face the Winnipeg Saints. The Saints currently sit in 4th in the division with a 23-18-5 record, 11 points behind the Blues.
Puck drop is set for 7:30
Blues Win 2nd Straight With Win Over Wolverines
Winnipeg found a way to win back to back games for the first time since mid December, after dropping Waywayseecappo 2-1 Thursday night.
Derek Gingera and Brock Vanderveen lit the lamp for the Blues, who improve to 29-16-3 on the season and sit in 2nd place in the Addison Division, seven points behind the Portage Terriers.
Winnipeg also holds a 4 point lead over third place Winkler Flyers who happen to be the Blues opponent at the Ice Plex tonight in a key Addison matchup.
The Flyers have three games in hand, so a win for the Blues tonight will be a big step if they want to create separation in the standings heading down the stretch.
The Flyers are 3-5 to start 2012 and currently hold a 27-15-3 record overall.
Vanderveen, who got a goal last night, will face his former club tonight for the first time since being acquired by the Blues on the January 10th trade deadline for the MJHL list rights of 15 year old defenseman Connor Hamonic
Puck drop is set for 7:30.
Derek Gingera and Brock Vanderveen lit the lamp for the Blues, who improve to 29-16-3 on the season and sit in 2nd place in the Addison Division, seven points behind the Portage Terriers.
Winnipeg also holds a 4 point lead over third place Winkler Flyers who happen to be the Blues opponent at the Ice Plex tonight in a key Addison matchup.
The Flyers have three games in hand, so a win for the Blues tonight will be a big step if they want to create separation in the standings heading down the stretch.
The Flyers are 3-5 to start 2012 and currently hold a 27-15-3 record overall.
Vanderveen, who got a goal last night, will face his former club tonight for the first time since being acquired by the Blues on the January 10th trade deadline for the MJHL list rights of 15 year old defenseman Connor Hamonic
Puck drop is set for 7:30.
Wednesday, January 18, 2012
Blues End Losing Streak With Win Over Terriers
The Winnipeg Blues found their way back in the win column Tuesday night, slipping by the Portage Terriers 3-2.
Warren Callis, Jeff Borse, and Jeremy Olinyk all tallied for the Blues, who snapped a four game losing skid with the win.
Winnipeg netminder Isiah Plett was stellar in the game, especially in the third period when the Blues were outshot 16-6, but the Terriers couldn't find the equalizer, outshooting the Blues 32-27 overall.
With the win, the Blues now take over sole possession of 2nd place in the Addison division, two points ahead of both Selkirk and Winkler.
Winnipeg looks to keep the momentum going this Friday night when they welcome the Waywayseecappo Wolverines to the Ice Plex.
Wayway has taken two of the three meetings between the two clubs so far this season.
Puck drop is set for 7:30.
Warren Callis, Jeff Borse, and Jeremy Olinyk all tallied for the Blues, who snapped a four game losing skid with the win.
Winnipeg netminder Isiah Plett was stellar in the game, especially in the third period when the Blues were outshot 16-6, but the Terriers couldn't find the equalizer, outshooting the Blues 32-27 overall.
With the win, the Blues now take over sole possession of 2nd place in the Addison division, two points ahead of both Selkirk and Winkler.
Winnipeg looks to keep the momentum going this Friday night when they welcome the Waywayseecappo Wolverines to the Ice Plex.
Wayway has taken two of the three meetings between the two clubs so far this season.
Puck drop is set for 7:30.
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