How the MJHL Power Rankings work
The MJHL Power Rankings are designed to provide a data-driven snapshot of how all 13 teams are performing throughout the regular season. Each team’s ranking is calculated using a 100-point formula that considers both overall performance and recent results.
The formula includes Points Percentage (25%), Goal Differential per Game (10%), Goals For per Game (5%), Goals Against per Game (5%), Last 10 Games (15%), Last 5 Games (10%), Strength of Schedule (10%), Quality Wins (5%), Special Teams (5%), Home/Road Performance (5%) and Previous Ranking (5%).
The rankings are updated weekly throughout the regular season. As the season progresses, the formula increasingly reflects a team’s full-season body of work.
The Power Rankings are not a prediction of the final standings. They are intended to provide an objective, consistent and transparent measurement of team performance based on results and statistical performance throughout the season. Rankings represent performance from the previous Tuesday through Tuesday.
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1. VIRDEN OIL CAPITALS (+1)
Last week: 2-0-0-0
Overall: 7-1-0-0
Next: vs Kings, vs Nighthawks, @ Kings
A new number one! Virden’s strong overall performance has put the Oil Capital’s at the top of the rankings after rattling off seven straight wins. They’ll look to maintain that momentum and establish themselves as the team to beat.
2. WAYWAYSEECAPPO WOLVERINES (+1)
Last week: 2-1-0-0
Overall: 7-2-0-1
Next: vs Steelers
The Wolverines continue their climb, moving up one spot. Their strong start has kept them among the leagues top contenders, and they’re putting together the kind of consistency needed to remain near the top of the Power Rankings.
3. STEINBACH PISTONS (-2)
Last week: 1-1-0-0
Overall: 6-2-0-0
Next: vs Stampeders, @ Blues, @ Steelers
The Pistons slide two positions. Despite the drop, Steinbach remains firmly in the upper tier of the rankings and has the opportunity to reclaim the top position as the season progresses.
4. NIVERVILLE NIGHTHAWKS (-)
Last week: 1-0-1-0
Overall: 4-1-1-0
Next: @ Terriers, @ Oil Capitals, @ Blues
Holding steady at fourth, Niverville continues to be one of the teams to watch early in the season.
5. DAUPHIN KINGS (+3)
Last week: 2-0-0-0
Overall: 5-3-2-0
Next: @ Oil Capitals, @ Flyers, vs Oil Capitals, @ Stampeders
Dauphin makes the biggest jump in the week’s rankings, rising three spots from eighth. Their climb reflects a team moving in the right direction and are closing the gap on the top four heading into a new week.
6. SWAN VALLEY STAMPEDERS (+1)
Last week: 1-0-0-0
Overall: 5-3-0-0
Next: @ Pistons, @ Monarchs, vs Kings
Swan Valley remains in the mix among the league’s competitive middle group, with an opportunity to make another move upward as the schedule continues. Consistency will be key if the Stamps hope to challenge the teams above them.
7. PORTAGE TERRIERS (-2)
Last week: 0-2-0-0
Overall: 4-4-1-0
Next: vs Nighthawks, @ Monarchs, vs Steelers
Portage remains inside the top half of the rankings but the competition around them is tightening. The dogs will need to put together a stronger stretch of results in order to climb back into the top five.
8. SELKIRK STEELERS (+1)
Last week: 2-0-0-0
Overall: 5-2-3-0
Next: @ Wolverines, @ Terriers, vs Pistons
The Steeltown boys gain one position and continue to push in the standings. A sustained run of positive results could help them make a more significant jump next week.
9. NORTHERN MANITOBA BLIZZARD (-3)
Last week: 0-2-0-0
Overall: 5-6-0-0
Next: vs Titans, vs Titans, vs Flyers, vs Flyers
The Blizzard experience the largest drop of the week, falling three spots. Northern Manitoba remains within reach of the middle of the rankings but will need a stronger stretch of results to halt the slide and regain ground in the rankings.
10. WINKLER FLYERS (-)
Last week: 1-0-1-0
Overall: 3-4-1-0
Next: vs Kings, @ Blizzard, @ Blizzard
Winkler has held its position in the rankings but the next step will be turning that stability into upward movement. The Flyers need more consistency to close the gap on the teams in the top half.
11. NEEPAWA TITANS (-)
Last week: 1-1-0-1
Overall: 2-6-1-1
Next: @ Blizzard, @ Blizzard
The Titans snapped their six game skid but haven’t been able to gain ground in the rankings. Stringing together stronger results will be important as the Titans look to move out of the bottom three.
12. WINNIPEG MONARCHS (+1)
Last week: 1-1-0-0
Overall: 2-6-1-0
Next: vs Terriers, vs Stampeders
Winnipeg picks up their second win of the season and climbs one spot this week. It’s a modest step upward but the Monarchs will be looking to build on it and continue closing the gap. Every positive result provides a chance to gain ground in the competitive MGEU East.
13. WINNIPEG BLUES (-1)
Last week: 0-2-0-0
Overall: 2-5-0-0
Next: vs Nighthawks, vs Pistons
The Blues fall to the final spot in the rankings this week. With plenty of hockey left, there’s still time to make up ground and change the direction of their season.
