2019-20 Week 1 | September 20-22
(2-0-0) (Last week: NR)
One year ago the Waywayseecappo Wolverines sit atop the Power Rankings after the opening weekend of the season. This year they’re in the same spot after two wins over the Neepawa Natives, outscoring them 8-1 in the process. The Wolverines sit 16th on the CJHL Top 20 Rankings this week.
Schedule this week: TUE vs. Dauphin, THU @ OCN, FRI @ Swan Valley, MON @ Winnipeg (SHOWCASE)
Player to watch: (F) Jaymes Knee – 2G, 2A in 2GP
(2-0-0) (Last week: NR)
The Oil Capitals were one of four teams that went perfect over opening weekend. They beat Selkirk twice to pick up four points and outscored them 9-3 in the two meetings. Virden is 15th on the CJHL Top 20 this week.
Schedule this week: TUE @ Swan Valley, FRI @ Neepawa, SAT vs. Steinbach, MON vs. OCN (SHOWCASE)
Player to watch: (F) Tanner Andrew – 2G, 1A in 2GP
(2-0-0) (Last week: NR)
The defending champion Terriers didn’t have any issues in their opening weekend, coming away with two 4-2 victories against the Winnipeg Blues. The Terriers find themselves 10th on the CJHL Top 20.
Schedule this week: WED vs. Steinbach, FRI vs. Selkirk, MON @ Winkler (SHOWCASE)
Player to watch: (F) Mack Belinski – 2G in 2GP
(2-0-0) (Last week: NR)
The last team to go perfect over the weekend were the Pistons. They beat Winkler 3-2 at home and 3-1 on the road. They’ll tangle with the Terriers in a battle of perfect teams early this week. Steinbach is 11th on this week’s CJHL Top 20.
Schedule this week: WED @ Portage, SAT @ Virden, MON vs. Selkirk (SHOWCASE)
Player to watch: (F) Kyle Bettens – 2G, 1A in 2GP
(1-1-0) (Last week: NR)
The Stamps opened their weekend with a big win on home ice but couldn’t keep the momentum going with a loss on the road to the Kings on Saturday.
Schedule this week: TUE vs. Virden, FRI vs. Wayway, MON @ Dauphin (SHOWCASE)
Player to watch: (F) Josh Maucieri – 1G, 4A in 2GP last week.
(1-1-0) (Last week: NR)
The Dauphin Kings battled in their opening 6-3 loss to Swan Valley on Friday but bounced back with a 6-4 decision on home ice Saturday.
Schedule this week: TUE @ Wayway, MON vs. Swan Valley (SHOWCASE)
Player to watch: (F) Nakodan Greyeyes – 3G, 1A in 2GP
(0-0-0) (Last week: NR)
The OCN Blizzard were the odd team out over the weekend and did not play any contests. They’ll open their season Thursday when they take on the Waywaysecappo Wolverines at the GLMC.
Schedule this week: THU vs. Wayway, SAT @ Winkler, SUN vs. Neepawa (SHOWCASE), MON @ Virden (SHOWCASE)
Player to watch: TBD
(0-2-0) (Last week: NR)
Two losses to the Pistons have the Flyers searching for their first win this week. They’ll take their next shot on Friday against the Winnipeg Blues.
Schedule this week: FRI @ Winnipeg, SAT vs. OCN, MON vs. Portage (SHOWCASE)
Player to watch: (D) Drake Burgin – 1G, 1A in 2GP
(0-2-0) (Last week: NR)
The Blues are one of three other teams that also failed to pick up a win over opening weekend. They’ll wrap up a three game home stand this week.
Schedule this week: TUE vs. Neepawa, FRI vs. Winkler, SAT @ Selkirk, MON vs. Wayway (SHOWCASE)
Player to watch: (F) Mikol Sartor – 2A in 2GP
(0-2-0) (Last week: NR)
Following two losses to the Oil Capitals the Steelers will hunt for their first win of the campaign on Friday when they face off with the Terriers in Portage.
Schedule this week: FRI @ Portage, SAT vs. Winnipeg, MON @ Steinbach (SHOWCASE)
Player to watch: (F) Brett Namaka – 2G, 1A in 2GP
(0-2-0) (Last week: NR)
The Neepawa Natives scored just one goal on opening with weekend, falling 4-1 and 4-0 to the Waywayw Wolverines on Friday and Saturday.
Schedule this week: TUE @ Winnipeg, FRI vs. Virden, SUN @ OCN (SHOWCASE)
Player to watch: (F) Eli Lieffers – 1G in 2GP
