The Winnipeg Blues continued their hot pace as they headed North for the weekend and came away with six of a possible six points.
All three games were decided by one goal, but the Blues keep finding ways to win close games.
The first of three started in OCN on Friday night, with the Blues prevailing 5-4 in a shootout.
Derek Gingera, Jared Morris, Jeremy Olinyk, and Joel Schreyer all lit the lamp for the Blues, while Kurt Keats added a pair of helpers in the win.
Winnipeg let a two goal lead slip away in the third period, but survived to win in a shootout as Blues netminder Isiah Plett stopped all three shooters he faced.
Saturday night it was off to Swan Valley to face the Stampeders, and again Winnipeg needed a shootout, but came out on top by the same score as the night before, a 5-4 shootout win.
And once again the Blues let a lead in the third period slip away, but found a way to win. It was the Blues 4th straight time going to extra time, and third straight shootout win.
The Blues dominated the shot clock, outshooting the Stampeders 41-19 overall, including 5-0 in overtime, but Stamps tender Alcide Grenier was sensational giving his team a chance, but falling short in the shootout.
Jake Heisinger had a pair, Tyson Price added a single, and Dylan Kelly added a goal to go along with his two assists in the game.
Olinyk continued his torrid pace notching a pair of assists in the game as well.
On Sunday, the Blues wrapped up their weekend road trip with a stop in Neepawa to face the Natives.
Again it was another one goal win, as Winnipeg skated away with a 3-2 win. This time in regulation.
Defenseman Blair Osiowy put home his third of the year, and Gingera scored twice for the Blues, including the eventual game winner, a short handed marker in the third, giving the Blues their seventh straight victory, and keeping them all alone atop the MJHL standings with a 19-4-0 record.
Kurt Keats also had another two assist night, his second of the weekend.
Winnipeg heads back home now for the next two games. Winkler visits the Ice Plex this Tuesday night, while the Winnipeg Saints take on the Blues on Thursday night. Puck drop is at 7:30 both nights.
Monday, November 7, 2011
Wednesday, November 2, 2011
Blues Win Battle Of Division Leading Teams
Wow, i go away for a week, and the Blues continue their great play as they continue to top the MJHL standings.
The MJHL's number one team Winnipeg Blues went into the Sherwood Division leading Dauphin Kings house and left with two points after a 4-3 shootout win on Tuesday night.
For the Blues it was their 5th straight win. Their last loss was to the same Kings back on October 21st, a 2-1 loss at the Ice Plex.
Winnipeg would fall behind early in this game, with Jesse Sinatynski scoring a pair in the first for Dauphin, giving the Kings a 2-0 lead after one.
In the second, Jake Heisinger would get the Blues within one with his 8th of the year, and Winnipeg would head to the third trailing by one.
Dauphin would restore their two goal lead
Sinatynski would complete his hat-trick for the Kings, but Winnipeg would score twice in a span of 32 seconds to tie things up. Jared Morris put home his 10th of the season, while the league's leading scorer Jeremy Olynyk notched his 13th, sending the game to overtime.
Nothing would be solved in overtime, so it came down to a shootout. It needed five shooters a piece, and Derek Gingera, Olynyk, Heisinger, and Dylan Kelly all scored in the shootout for the Blues. Lyrik Friesen was stopped.
Dauphin's Tyler Noseworthy, Matt McAleenan, and Sinatynski all found the back of the net, but Brendan Kotyk and Richard Olson would be stopped by Blues netminder Byron Spriggs, and the Blues would skate away with the 4-3 win.
Both Spriggs and Dauphin tender Ryan Bembridge were fantastic in the pipes with Spriggs stopping 34 of 37 shots fired his way, and Bembridge knocked aside 32 of 35.
Olynik now has 34 points on the season, leading all MJHL scorers. With his goal against the Kings, he now extends his point streak to five, tallying 14 points in that span.
Next action for the Blues is this Friday night when they'll head north to take on the 7-7-3 OCN Blizzard.
Puck drop is set for 7:00.
Next home action for Winnipeg is Tuesday, November 8th at the MTS Ice Plex. Puck drop is at 7:30
The MJHL's number one team Winnipeg Blues went into the Sherwood Division leading Dauphin Kings house and left with two points after a 4-3 shootout win on Tuesday night.
For the Blues it was their 5th straight win. Their last loss was to the same Kings back on October 21st, a 2-1 loss at the Ice Plex.
Winnipeg would fall behind early in this game, with Jesse Sinatynski scoring a pair in the first for Dauphin, giving the Kings a 2-0 lead after one.
In the second, Jake Heisinger would get the Blues within one with his 8th of the year, and Winnipeg would head to the third trailing by one.
Dauphin would restore their two goal lead
Sinatynski would complete his hat-trick for the Kings, but Winnipeg would score twice in a span of 32 seconds to tie things up. Jared Morris put home his 10th of the season, while the league's leading scorer Jeremy Olynyk notched his 13th, sending the game to overtime.
Nothing would be solved in overtime, so it came down to a shootout. It needed five shooters a piece, and Derek Gingera, Olynyk, Heisinger, and Dylan Kelly all scored in the shootout for the Blues. Lyrik Friesen was stopped.
Dauphin's Tyler Noseworthy, Matt McAleenan, and Sinatynski all found the back of the net, but Brendan Kotyk and Richard Olson would be stopped by Blues netminder Byron Spriggs, and the Blues would skate away with the 4-3 win.
Both Spriggs and Dauphin tender Ryan Bembridge were fantastic in the pipes with Spriggs stopping 34 of 37 shots fired his way, and Bembridge knocked aside 32 of 35.
Olynik now has 34 points on the season, leading all MJHL scorers. With his goal against the Kings, he now extends his point streak to five, tallying 14 points in that span.
Next action for the Blues is this Friday night when they'll head north to take on the 7-7-3 OCN Blizzard.
Puck drop is set for 7:00.
Next home action for Winnipeg is Tuesday, November 8th at the MTS Ice Plex. Puck drop is at 7:30
Tuesday, October 11, 2011
Blues Impress at MJHL Showcase
The MJHL Showcase took place this past weekend at the MTS Ice Plex, where the players from all teams were able to showcase their talents in front of scouts, fans, family, and teams.
And the Winnipeg Blues showed why they are tied for tops in the league, with a pair of wins over Steinbach and Swan Valley.
On Thursday, the Blues opened up the showcase by doubling up the Pistons 4-2. Again the scoring was spread out, which has been the story for Winnipeg so far this season.
Connor Cleverley, Jared Morris, Dylan Kelly and Cole Murdock all lit the lamp in the win, while Isiah Plett was fantastic between the pipes, stopping 34 of the 36 shots he faced.
On Friday night, goaltending was the story as Winnipeg's Nate Phillips and Swan Valley's Jayson Argue were both sensational, but the Blues would skate away with a 2-1 win in the contest.
Derek Gingera would get the only goal of the opening frame, putting home his 7th of the season. The two teams would exchange goals in the second, with Winnipeg's Kyle Bodnaruk and Stampeders Troy Hoban tallying for their clubs.
And the Winnipeg Blues showed why they are tied for tops in the league, with a pair of wins over Steinbach and Swan Valley.
On Thursday, the Blues opened up the showcase by doubling up the Pistons 4-2. Again the scoring was spread out, which has been the story for Winnipeg so far this season.
Connor Cleverley, Jared Morris, Dylan Kelly and Cole Murdock all lit the lamp in the win, while Isiah Plett was fantastic between the pipes, stopping 34 of the 36 shots he faced.
On Friday night, goaltending was the story as Winnipeg's Nate Phillips and Swan Valley's Jayson Argue were both sensational, but the Blues would skate away with a 2-1 win in the contest.
Derek Gingera would get the only goal of the opening frame, putting home his 7th of the season. The two teams would exchange goals in the second, with Winnipeg's Kyle Bodnaruk and Stampeders Troy Hoban tallying for their clubs.
The third would solve nothing as both goaltenders slammed the door shut and the Blues would improve their record to 8-2-0 on the season, tying them for first in league standings.
Winnipeg is back on the ice this coming Thursday night as they hop on the bus and head to Waywayseecappo to face the Wolverines (3-5-1)
Next home action for the Blues is Friday night when they welcome the Steinbach Pistons. Puck drop for both games is 7:30.
Wednesday, October 5, 2011
Blues and Pistons Make Trade
The Winnipeg Blues and Steinbach Pistons have made a trade.
Blues GM and Head Coach Don Macgillivray has announced Winnipeg has sent 1993 defenseman Matt Franzcyk to Steinbach in exchange for 1991 forward Tyson Price and futures.
Franzcyk has suited up for one game this season with the Portland Winterhawks of the WHL. Last season he played 8 games with the Blues, as well as suiting up for Moose Jaw and Swift Current (WHL).
Price played 59 games for the Pistons last season, registering 8 goals and 28 points during the regular season. So far this season Price has two goals and an assist in 8 games.
Blues GM and Head Coach Don Macgillivray has announced Winnipeg has sent 1993 defenseman Matt Franzcyk to Steinbach in exchange for 1991 forward Tyson Price and futures.
Franzcyk has suited up for one game this season with the Portland Winterhawks of the WHL. Last season he played 8 games with the Blues, as well as suiting up for Moose Jaw and Swift Current (WHL).
Price played 59 games for the Pistons last season, registering 8 goals and 28 points during the regular season. So far this season Price has two goals and an assist in 8 games.
Monday, October 3, 2011
Offensive Outburst Gives Blues Big Win In Neepawa
Blues Head Coach/GM Don Macgillivray commented on how he likes the way his team has been getting contributions from all four lines on the scoresheet. And last night in Neepawa was a perfect example of that.
Seven different Blues players lit the lamp as Winnipeg took over sole possession of first in the Addison Division with a 7-0 win over the Natives.
Dustin Pearson, Channing Bresianni, and Jared Morris all scored in the first period.
Jeremy Olynyk, David Lafleche, and Dylan Kelly answered with three of their own in the second, and Jeff Borse rounded out the scoring with a goal in the third.
Going maybe unnoticed was a solid effort in the pipes by Blues Isiah Plett who stopped all 25 shots he faced.
The Blues now lead the Winkler Flyers by two points, but the Flyers have three games in hand.
Notables
Blues
Derek Gingera had three helpers in the win. That gives him 10 points on the year.
Jeremy Olynyk had a goal and an assist putting him in the team lead with 12 points.
The Blues didn't record a shutout all of last season
Natives
Neepawa is still looking for their first win of the season. Their record now falls to 0-5-1 on the year
It doesn't get any easier for Neepawa as they get set to face the Winkler Flyers and Selkirk Steelers at next weekends showcase at the MTS Ice Plex
Blues next action is also at the showcase, when they'll face the Steinbach Pistons on Thursday night, then take on the Swan Valley Stampeders on Friday night.
Puck drop for both games is 7:00pm.
Seven different Blues players lit the lamp as Winnipeg took over sole possession of first in the Addison Division with a 7-0 win over the Natives.
Dustin Pearson, Channing Bresianni, and Jared Morris all scored in the first period.
Jeremy Olynyk, David Lafleche, and Dylan Kelly answered with three of their own in the second, and Jeff Borse rounded out the scoring with a goal in the third.
Going maybe unnoticed was a solid effort in the pipes by Blues Isiah Plett who stopped all 25 shots he faced.
The Blues now lead the Winkler Flyers by two points, but the Flyers have three games in hand.
Notables
Blues
Derek Gingera had three helpers in the win. That gives him 10 points on the year.
Jeremy Olynyk had a goal and an assist putting him in the team lead with 12 points.
The Blues didn't record a shutout all of last season
Natives
Neepawa is still looking for their first win of the season. Their record now falls to 0-5-1 on the year
It doesn't get any easier for Neepawa as they get set to face the Winkler Flyers and Selkirk Steelers at next weekends showcase at the MTS Ice Plex
Blues next action is also at the showcase, when they'll face the Steinbach Pistons on Thursday night, then take on the Swan Valley Stampeders on Friday night.
Puck drop for both games is 7:00pm.
Sunday, October 2, 2011
Blues Move Into Tie For First With Win Over Pistons
The Winnipeg Blues played their second of three straight last night at the MTS Ice Plex, and came out on top with a 4-1 win over the visitng Steinbach Pistons.
The win moves the Blues into a tie for First in the Addison Division with the Winkler Flyers. The Flyers have 2 games in hand.
Both goaltenders played well in this contest, with Winnipeg's Isiah Plett, and Pistons Brendan Edie making big saves keeping their teams in the game.
The Blues outshot Steinbach 15-7 in the opening period, but managed to put only one puck behind Edie, with Connor Cleverley notching his 3rd of the season.
Winnipeg would get the only marker of the 2nd as well, as Derek Gingera put home his team leading 6th of the year, giving the Blues a 2-0 lead heading into the third.
In the third, Jake Heisinger (4th of season) and Jared Morris (3rd of season) all but sealed it for the Blues. Pistons Connor Sisson would end the shutout bid for Plett, but Winnipeg skated away with a 4-1 win.
Notables
Blues
With his goal, Derek Gingera is tied for the league lead in goals with 6.
Paul Bonar had a strong defensive game, as well he added a pair of assists in the win.
Jeremy Olynyk had two assists and leads the Blues with 10 points this season.
Pistons
Pistons record falls to 3-5-0 after 8 games.
Edie falls to 0-3 on the year
Kyle Rous scored his 3rd of the year
Next action for the Blues is tonight when they'll play their 3rd game in three nights, hosting the Neepawa Natives. The Natives will be looking for their first win of the season. (0-4-1)
Puck drop is set for 7:30
The win moves the Blues into a tie for First in the Addison Division with the Winkler Flyers. The Flyers have 2 games in hand.
Both goaltenders played well in this contest, with Winnipeg's Isiah Plett, and Pistons Brendan Edie making big saves keeping their teams in the game.
The Blues outshot Steinbach 15-7 in the opening period, but managed to put only one puck behind Edie, with Connor Cleverley notching his 3rd of the season.
Winnipeg would get the only marker of the 2nd as well, as Derek Gingera put home his team leading 6th of the year, giving the Blues a 2-0 lead heading into the third.
In the third, Jake Heisinger (4th of season) and Jared Morris (3rd of season) all but sealed it for the Blues. Pistons Connor Sisson would end the shutout bid for Plett, but Winnipeg skated away with a 4-1 win.
Notables
Blues
With his goal, Derek Gingera is tied for the league lead in goals with 6.
Paul Bonar had a strong defensive game, as well he added a pair of assists in the win.
Jeremy Olynyk had two assists and leads the Blues with 10 points this season.
Pistons
Pistons record falls to 3-5-0 after 8 games.
Edie falls to 0-3 on the year
Kyle Rous scored his 3rd of the year
Next action for the Blues is tonight when they'll play their 3rd game in three nights, hosting the Neepawa Natives. The Natives will be looking for their first win of the season. (0-4-1)
Puck drop is set for 7:30
Saturday, October 1, 2011
Saints Drop Blues With Three First Period Goals
Three first period goals were enough for the Winnipeg Saints, as they dropped the Winnipeg Blues 4-1 at the MTS Ice Plex Friday night.
And special teams was the catalyst for the Saints.
Brett Chartier found the back of the net with an unassisted marker, with Paul Crane and Jeff Mitchell each scoring with the man advantage in the opening period.
Former Blue Jason Gardiner assisted on both powerplay goals.
The Saints chased Blues starting netminder Nate Phillips, and Isiah Plett would handle the load for the next two periods.
There was no scoring in the second period, and in the third the clubs exchanged goals, Jake Heisinger for the Blues, and Shane Gingera for the Saints, handing the Saints the 4-1 win.
The win improves the Saints record to 2-4-0, with the Blues falling to 4-2-0.
Next action for the Blues is tonight when welcome the Steinbach Pistons. Puck drop is set for 7:30.
And special teams was the catalyst for the Saints.
Brett Chartier found the back of the net with an unassisted marker, with Paul Crane and Jeff Mitchell each scoring with the man advantage in the opening period.
Former Blue Jason Gardiner assisted on both powerplay goals.
The Saints chased Blues starting netminder Nate Phillips, and Isiah Plett would handle the load for the next two periods.
There was no scoring in the second period, and in the third the clubs exchanged goals, Jake Heisinger for the Blues, and Shane Gingera for the Saints, handing the Saints the 4-1 win.
The win improves the Saints record to 2-4-0, with the Blues falling to 4-2-0.
Next action for the Blues is tonight when welcome the Steinbach Pistons. Puck drop is set for 7:30.
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