Well, it wasn't pretty for the Winnipeg Blues last night at the MTS Ice Plex.
The Portage Terriers came into the new Blues home and made themselves very welcome by shutting out Winnipeg 7-0.
Terriers Brent Wold opened the scoring on the powerplay 5:47 into the first knocking in a loose puck behind Blues netminder Charlie Pogue.
It stayed that way until late in the period as Josh Dufresne snuck in from the point, took a nice feed from Cole Brunet and one timed a shot into the top corner with just 2 seconds left, giving the Terriers a two goal lead after 1.
In the 2nd, the Terriers once again scored early, this time 1:02 in, as Dylan Kelly and Cody Kostecki broke in on a 2 on 1. Kelly made a nice pass to Kostecki who made no mistake about it and the Terriers were up by three.
Midway through the period a scramble in front of the Blues net saw Pogue come up with a couple of nice saves, but Cory More would pick up a rebound and fire a shot into the open cage, making it 4-0 for the visitors.
The Terriers didn't let up in the third, and again scored early. Stephane Pattyn and Cole Brunet skated in 2 on 1, and Pattyn would keep the puck and fire a wrist shot past Pogue to increase their lead to 5-0.
The Blues did have their chances to score, but it seemed that it just wasn't their night. Patrick Henderson may have had the best chance, as Terrier goalie Jason Kasdorf was down and out, and the puck was sitting on the blue paint in the crease. Henderson got his stick to it, but Kasdorf stuck his big mitt out and snatched a sure goal away from Henderson.
The Terriers would add 2 more goals and leave with a 7-0 win, and Jason Kasdorf stopped all 22 shots he faced for his first shutout of the season.
That's the type of night it was for the Blues. The Terriers capitalized on a lot of their chances, while the Blues couldn't find the back of the net with theirs.
It doesn't get any easier for Winnipeg, as they'll welcome last year's MJHL and Anavet Cup Champion Dauphin Kings to the Ice Plex on Saturday. Puck drop is set for 7:30.
Dauphin currently sits undefeated at 3-0-0-0 (6pts) , while the Blues are 0-1-2-1 (3pts)
Thursday, September 23, 2010
Wednesday, September 22, 2010
Cleverley Invited To Canada West Camp
Winnipeg Blues Defenceman Connor Cleverley has been invited to Team Canada West Evaluation Camp roster for this year's World Junior 'A' Challenge.
41 players in total were invited to take part in the camp, which will take place in Penticton B.C
The Camp is scheduled for September 27th and 28th. Here's a list of MJHLers heading to the camp.
D Connor Cleverley (Winnipeg Blues)
D Jordan Neduzak (Winkler)
F Ryan Marshall (Swan Valley)
F Mitch Van Teeling (Dauphin)
F T.J. Constant (OCN)
Assistant Coach is Jomar Cruz (OCN)
The 2010 World Junior A Challenge will take place in Penticton November 8th to 14th.
You can see the complete roster by clicking here. http://www.hockeycanada.ca/www.hockeycanada.ca/index.php/ci_id/16980/la_id/1/ss_id/68000/nr_id/146543.htm
Congratulations and good luck Connor.
41 players in total were invited to take part in the camp, which will take place in Penticton B.C
The Camp is scheduled for September 27th and 28th. Here's a list of MJHLers heading to the camp.
D Connor Cleverley (Winnipeg Blues)
D Jordan Neduzak (Winkler)
F Ryan Marshall (Swan Valley)
F Mitch Van Teeling (Dauphin)
F T.J. Constant (OCN)
Assistant Coach is Jomar Cruz (OCN)
The 2010 World Junior A Challenge will take place in Penticton November 8th to 14th.
You can see the complete roster by clicking here. http://www.hockeycanada.ca/www.hockeycanada.ca/index.php/ci_id/16980/la_id/1/ss_id/68000/nr_id/146543.htm
Congratulations and good luck Connor.
Tuesday, September 21, 2010
Flyers Edge Blues in OT
For the third straight game, the Blues headed to the extra frame, but once again gained only a point as the Flyers won the game 7-6 in overtime.
The Blues came out flying once again in the opening period, and were rewarded midway through when Jason Gardiner and Ben Morgan broke in 2 on 1. Morgan slid a nice feed over to Gardiner who calmly sent the puck under the crossbar giving the Blues a 1-0 lead.
Mike Wilgosh would tie it for the Flyers on the powerplay with 1:35 left in the first period, but the Blues would answer right back with their own powerplay goal. Paul Bonar let a shot go from the point that hit a Winkler stick and eluded Flyer netminder Peter Alexander. And the Blues lead the Flyers 2-1 after the opening frame.
In the 2nd the Flyers would once again tie the game on a powerplay as Jory Mullin was able to have three free whacks at the puck beside the Blues net and finally put the 4th past Blues goalie Brett Martyniuk to even things up at two.
The Blues would answer quickly yet again. With a delayed penalty coming up to the Flyers and the extra man on the ice, Evan Gravenor fed a nice cross ice pass to Peter Logan who put the puck past Alexander to restore the Blues lead.
The back and forth affair would continue a couple minutes later when Daniel Fainman skated into the Blues zone, dropped the puck to Kyle Wells in the slot who let a nice wristshot go that beat Martyniuk and the game was knotted at 3.
Winkler would take the lead for the first time in the hockey game midway through the period as Matt Loopkey let a shot go that deflected off a Blues stick and found it's way behind Martyinuk to give the Flyers a 4-3 lead after 2.
The Blues would tie the game early in the 3rd as Dustin Bruyere sent a pass looking for Adam Stoykewych who was streaking to the Flyers net. Winkler goalie Alexander got his stick on the pass, but it deflected up and hit Stoykewych and bounced in the net, tying the game at four.
Midway through the third Evan Gravenor would score a beauty. Gravenor picked up the puck just outside the Flyers blue line with speed. He then split the two Flyer defencemen, and while falling down managed to put the puck up and over Alexander to give the Blues the lead once again.
The game was far from over though, and just over 3 minutes later Mike Riffell let a shot go from the point, and once again it hit a stick, and managed to find it's way through a maze of players and into the back of the Blues net. 5-5.
With under three minutes to go, Winkler decided it was their turn to take the lead again, and Blair Osiowy fired a slapshot from just inside the blue line and gave the Flyers a 6-5 lead.
It stayed that way until late in the third. With Martyniuk on the bench for an extra attacker, the Blues swarmed the Flyer net and the puck ended up on the stick of Gardiner who knocked home the loose puck with 29 seconds left, and the Blues were heading to the extra frame for the third time in 3 games.
The game looked like it was destined for a shootout when the Flyers stole the puck at the Blues line, broke in 2 on 1, and Chapen LeBlond ended it for the Flyers.
Final score 7-6 Flyers.
Next action for the Blues is Thursday night when the Portage Terriers come to town. Puck drop is set for 7:30.
The Blues came out flying once again in the opening period, and were rewarded midway through when Jason Gardiner and Ben Morgan broke in 2 on 1. Morgan slid a nice feed over to Gardiner who calmly sent the puck under the crossbar giving the Blues a 1-0 lead.
Mike Wilgosh would tie it for the Flyers on the powerplay with 1:35 left in the first period, but the Blues would answer right back with their own powerplay goal. Paul Bonar let a shot go from the point that hit a Winkler stick and eluded Flyer netminder Peter Alexander. And the Blues lead the Flyers 2-1 after the opening frame.
In the 2nd the Flyers would once again tie the game on a powerplay as Jory Mullin was able to have three free whacks at the puck beside the Blues net and finally put the 4th past Blues goalie Brett Martyniuk to even things up at two.
The Blues would answer quickly yet again. With a delayed penalty coming up to the Flyers and the extra man on the ice, Evan Gravenor fed a nice cross ice pass to Peter Logan who put the puck past Alexander to restore the Blues lead.
The back and forth affair would continue a couple minutes later when Daniel Fainman skated into the Blues zone, dropped the puck to Kyle Wells in the slot who let a nice wristshot go that beat Martyniuk and the game was knotted at 3.
Winkler would take the lead for the first time in the hockey game midway through the period as Matt Loopkey let a shot go that deflected off a Blues stick and found it's way behind Martyinuk to give the Flyers a 4-3 lead after 2.
The Blues would tie the game early in the 3rd as Dustin Bruyere sent a pass looking for Adam Stoykewych who was streaking to the Flyers net. Winkler goalie Alexander got his stick on the pass, but it deflected up and hit Stoykewych and bounced in the net, tying the game at four.
Midway through the third Evan Gravenor would score a beauty. Gravenor picked up the puck just outside the Flyers blue line with speed. He then split the two Flyer defencemen, and while falling down managed to put the puck up and over Alexander to give the Blues the lead once again.
The game was far from over though, and just over 3 minutes later Mike Riffell let a shot go from the point, and once again it hit a stick, and managed to find it's way through a maze of players and into the back of the Blues net. 5-5.
With under three minutes to go, Winkler decided it was their turn to take the lead again, and Blair Osiowy fired a slapshot from just inside the blue line and gave the Flyers a 6-5 lead.
It stayed that way until late in the third. With Martyniuk on the bench for an extra attacker, the Blues swarmed the Flyer net and the puck ended up on the stick of Gardiner who knocked home the loose puck with 29 seconds left, and the Blues were heading to the extra frame for the third time in 3 games.
The game looked like it was destined for a shootout when the Flyers stole the puck at the Blues line, broke in 2 on 1, and Chapen LeBlond ended it for the Flyers.
Final score 7-6 Flyers.
Next action for the Blues is Thursday night when the Portage Terriers come to town. Puck drop is set for 7:30.
Monday, September 20, 2010
Winnipeg Blues: The Week That Was / The Week Ahead
The Week That Was
Well the Blues officially opened up their regular season this past week, when the puck dropped on Friday night in front of over a thousand fans at the MTS Ice Plex. The Selkirk Steelers took the game 4-3 in a shoot out, but to everyone in attendance, the talk was about the new facility, the new season, and calibre of the players in the MJHL.
One night later, the Blues and Steelers played game 2 of their home and home series in Selkirk, and once again the score ended 4-3 for Steelers. It took overtime this time, but both teams put on a show for the fans on the opening weekend of the 2010/11 MJHL season.
The Week Ahead
A busy week for the Blues, who have 4 games this week, including 3 on home ice. On Tuesday the Blues welcome the Winkler Flyers for their first visit to the Ice Plex. Thursday the Portage Terriers come to town. Saturday will see the Blues face the defending MJHL Champion Dauphin Kings for the first time this season, and on Sunday the Blues hit the road and head to Winkler to face the Flyers.
Puck drops at 7:30 for all games this week.
Well the Blues officially opened up their regular season this past week, when the puck dropped on Friday night in front of over a thousand fans at the MTS Ice Plex. The Selkirk Steelers took the game 4-3 in a shoot out, but to everyone in attendance, the talk was about the new facility, the new season, and calibre of the players in the MJHL.
One night later, the Blues and Steelers played game 2 of their home and home series in Selkirk, and once again the score ended 4-3 for Steelers. It took overtime this time, but both teams put on a show for the fans on the opening weekend of the 2010/11 MJHL season.
The Week Ahead
A busy week for the Blues, who have 4 games this week, including 3 on home ice. On Tuesday the Blues welcome the Winkler Flyers for their first visit to the Ice Plex. Thursday the Portage Terriers come to town. Saturday will see the Blues face the defending MJHL Champion Dauphin Kings for the first time this season, and on Sunday the Blues hit the road and head to Winkler to face the Flyers.
Puck drops at 7:30 for all games this week.
Sunday, September 19, 2010
Blues Fall To Steelers in OT
For the second straight night, the Blues and Steelers needed extra time to decide a winner. And for the second straight night, it was the Steelers who came away with the win.
Colan Jackson put home the winner on the powerplay, 1:55 into the extra frame to improve the Steelers record to 2-0-0-0. The Blues fall to 0-0-1-1 after the opening weekend.
Evan Gravenor, Andrew Hewitt, and Jeff Borse all notched their first goals of the year in a losing cause.
Next action for the Blues goes this Tuesday night back at the MTS Ice Plex against the Winkler Flyers.
Puck Drop is set for 7:30.
Colan Jackson put home the winner on the powerplay, 1:55 into the extra frame to improve the Steelers record to 2-0-0-0. The Blues fall to 0-0-1-1 after the opening weekend.
Evan Gravenor, Andrew Hewitt, and Jeff Borse all notched their first goals of the year in a losing cause.
Next action for the Blues goes this Tuesday night back at the MTS Ice Plex against the Winkler Flyers.
Puck Drop is set for 7:30.
Blues Opening Night Success Despite Loss
The Winnipeg Blues had what was one of their best Home Openers in recent years this past Friday, September 17th.
Althought the Blues lost in a shoot out to their division rivals the Selkirk Steelers (to see the game summary click here) http://www.mjhlhockey.ca/gamesummary.aspx?game_id=2081 , the over one thousand fans that packed the new Blues home at the MTS Ice Plex saw a fantastic hockey game, and the atmosphere inside the building was electric. Selkirk may have won the game, but everyone in attendance was buzzing about the great hockey, the new facility, and the excitement of starting a brand new MJHL season.
There was also a VIP reception at the end of the night, which included, players parents, Blues Directors, Corporate Sponsors, and various dignitaries including Mark Chipman, who dropped the puck for the ceremonial opening face off. It was a very fitting way to kick off not only a new season for the Winnipeg Blues, but a whole new era in their new home at the Ice Plex.
Next home action for the Blues (0-0-1-1) is this Tuesday, September 21st when they'll face the Winkler Flyers. Puck drop is set for 7:30.
Althought the Blues lost in a shoot out to their division rivals the Selkirk Steelers (to see the game summary click here) http://www.mjhlhockey.ca/gamesummary.aspx?game_id=2081 , the over one thousand fans that packed the new Blues home at the MTS Ice Plex saw a fantastic hockey game, and the atmosphere inside the building was electric. Selkirk may have won the game, but everyone in attendance was buzzing about the great hockey, the new facility, and the excitement of starting a brand new MJHL season.
There was also a VIP reception at the end of the night, which included, players parents, Blues Directors, Corporate Sponsors, and various dignitaries including Mark Chipman, who dropped the puck for the ceremonial opening face off. It was a very fitting way to kick off not only a new season for the Winnipeg Blues, but a whole new era in their new home at the Ice Plex.
Next home action for the Blues (0-0-1-1) is this Tuesday, September 21st when they'll face the Winkler Flyers. Puck drop is set for 7:30.
Friday, September 17, 2010
Steelers Spoil Blues Home Opener
Jason Gardiner had an opening night to remember, but it wasn't enough as the Blues fell to the Selkirk Steelers 4-3 in a shootout.
Gardiner tallied all 3 goals for the Blues in front of a large crowd at the MTS Ice Plex.
The Blues came out flying in the first period, and at the midway point of the first were outshooting the Steelers 10-3, but couldn't get the puck behind Steeler netminder Joey Rewucki, who made several key saves in the early going to keep his team in the game.
Finally at 14:40 of the first, Gardiner notched his first with a backhand over the left shoulder of Rewucki, and gave the Blues a 1-0 lead.
Gardiner would get his second with 1:27 to go in the period to give the Blues a two goal lead heading into the dressing room.
In the second it was the Steelers turn to come out flying, and 1:13 in they got on the scoreboard as Derek Gingera deflected home a shot from the point, and the Steelers were within one.
Less than two minutes later Gardiner would complete the hatrick, this time with a delayed penalty coming up to the Steelers. Gardiner went outside on the defender, and fired a backhand that found it's way behind Rewucki, and the Blues had their 2 goal lead once again.
The Steelers thought they'd come within a goal once again midway through the period, as a shot from the point took a funny deflection, went high in the air, and found it's way in the back of the net. But the goal was disallowed because Blues goalie Brett Martyniuk was interfered with by Gingera. Gingera ended up disputing the call, and in the process took a 10 minute misconduct, and was ejected from the game.
The Steelers would get within one before the period was out, as Micheal Hay took a nice pass from Tyler Grove at the side of the net, and had nothing but daylight as he fired his shot behind Martyniuk making the score 3-2 after two periods.
In the third the Blues found themselves 2 men down, and the Steelers made them pay as Colan Jackson fired a slapshot from the point that beat Martyniuk, tying the game at 3.
It stayed that way through the period and into overtime. With less than 2 minutes to go in OT, Ben Morgan got called for hooking, and the Steelers had a 4 on 3 powerplay for the remainder of overtime, but the Blues penalty killers did a great job sending the game to a shoot out.
In the shootout, Blues Andrew Emmons and Jason Gardiner both were foiled by Rewucki, while Colan Jackson and Jory Geddes both found the back of the net for the Steelers, giving them a 4-3 win to open up the season.
These 2 teams will face off against each other again tonight (Saturday) this time in Selkirk. Puck drop is set for 7:30.
Gardiner tallied all 3 goals for the Blues in front of a large crowd at the MTS Ice Plex.
The Blues came out flying in the first period, and at the midway point of the first were outshooting the Steelers 10-3, but couldn't get the puck behind Steeler netminder Joey Rewucki, who made several key saves in the early going to keep his team in the game.
Finally at 14:40 of the first, Gardiner notched his first with a backhand over the left shoulder of Rewucki, and gave the Blues a 1-0 lead.
Gardiner would get his second with 1:27 to go in the period to give the Blues a two goal lead heading into the dressing room.
In the second it was the Steelers turn to come out flying, and 1:13 in they got on the scoreboard as Derek Gingera deflected home a shot from the point, and the Steelers were within one.
Less than two minutes later Gardiner would complete the hatrick, this time with a delayed penalty coming up to the Steelers. Gardiner went outside on the defender, and fired a backhand that found it's way behind Rewucki, and the Blues had their 2 goal lead once again.
The Steelers thought they'd come within a goal once again midway through the period, as a shot from the point took a funny deflection, went high in the air, and found it's way in the back of the net. But the goal was disallowed because Blues goalie Brett Martyniuk was interfered with by Gingera. Gingera ended up disputing the call, and in the process took a 10 minute misconduct, and was ejected from the game.
The Steelers would get within one before the period was out, as Micheal Hay took a nice pass from Tyler Grove at the side of the net, and had nothing but daylight as he fired his shot behind Martyniuk making the score 3-2 after two periods.
In the third the Blues found themselves 2 men down, and the Steelers made them pay as Colan Jackson fired a slapshot from the point that beat Martyniuk, tying the game at 3.
It stayed that way through the period and into overtime. With less than 2 minutes to go in OT, Ben Morgan got called for hooking, and the Steelers had a 4 on 3 powerplay for the remainder of overtime, but the Blues penalty killers did a great job sending the game to a shoot out.
In the shootout, Blues Andrew Emmons and Jason Gardiner both were foiled by Rewucki, while Colan Jackson and Jory Geddes both found the back of the net for the Steelers, giving them a 4-3 win to open up the season.
These 2 teams will face off against each other again tonight (Saturday) this time in Selkirk. Puck drop is set for 7:30.
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