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. WAYWAYSEECAPPO WOLVERINES (+1)
Last week: 3-0
Overall: 11-2-0-1
Next: @ Portage, @ Niverville
The Wolverines continue to make a strong case as one of the MJHL’s best teams. Waywayseecappo earned a 2-1 overtime victory and an impressive 4-1 win over Virden. With key wins against strong opponents, the Wolverines take over the top spot in week six.
2. VIRDEN OIL CAPITALS (-1)
Last week: 1-2
Overall: 11-3-0-0
Next: vs Swan, @ Winkler
Virden remains among the league’s top contenders after an eventful week. An overtime win and losses to a pair of top teams in the standings drop the Oil Capitals one spot.
3. STEINBACH PISTONS (-)
Last week: 2-0
Overall: 10-3-0-0
Next: @ Dauphin, vs Portage
The Pistons continue to deliver consistent results, picking up a pair of wins over the Terriers. Their ability to grind out results keeps them among the league’s upper echelon.
4. NIVERVILLE NIGHTHAWKS (-)
Last week: 1-0-1-0
Overall: 7-2-2-0
Next: @ Portage, vs Neepawa, vs Waywayseecappo
Splitting two games last week against top competition, the Nighthawks continue to show they can compete with the league’s best, but converting close games into wins will be important as they look to climb the ranks.
5. WINKLER FLYERS (+3)
Last week: 2-0
Overall: 7-5-1-0
Next: @ Monarchs, vs Virden
Winkler makes the biggest move of the week, climbing three spots after a pair of victories. That’s now wins in 4 out of the last 5 games for the Flyers who look to continue their momentum.
6. SELKIRK STEELERS (-)
Last week: 0-1-1-0
Overall: 7-4-4-0
Next: vs Monarchs
Selkirk drops a spot after a difficult week against strong competition. The offensive output against the Oil Capitals was encouraging but Selkirk will look to tighten up defensively and get back in the win column.
7. SWAN VALLEY STAMPEDERS (-2)
Last week: 0-1-1-0
Overall: 6-5-2-0
Next: @ Virden
The Stamps dip two spots but remain competitive in tight games. Their recent results make it important to find a way to turn close contests into points.
8. NEEPAWA TITANS (+3)
Last week: 2-0
Overall: 7-8-0-0
Next: @ Niverville
Neepawa climbs up two spots after earning back-to-back wins over Swan, Their recent results provide a valuable boost and give Neepawa momentum heading into its next stretch of games.
9. NORTHERN MANITOBA BLIZZARD (-)
Last week: 0-0
Overall: 5-7-1-1
Next: vs Blues, vs Blues
As the season progresses, consistency will be key for Northern Manitoba to move up the standings and establish itself among the league’s stronger teams. A sustained stretch of positive results could help the Blizzard make a push up the rankings.
10. DAUPHIN KINGS (-3)
Last week: 0-1-0
Overall: 6-7-2-0
Next: vs Steinbach
Dauphin drops three spots this week after a loss to the Monarchs, which gives them losses in 4 of their last 5. The Kings will look for a response as they work to find greater consistency and regain ground in next weeks rankings.
11. WINNIPEG MONARCHS (+1)
Last week: 1-0
Overall: 4-7-1-0
Next: vs Flyers, @ Steelers
The Monarchs climb a spot after a significant road win in Dauphin. Winnipeg will look to build on the result and string together more positive performances.
12. PORTAGE TERRIERS (-2)
Last week: 0-2
Overall: 4-7-2-1
Next: vs Niverville, vs Waywayseecappo, @ Steinbach
Portage drops two more places this week after a pair of losses and have just one regulation win in nine games during the month of October.
13. WINNIPEG BLUES (-)
Last week: 0-2
Overall: 2-9-0-0
Next: @ Northern Manitoba, @ Northern Manitoba
The Blues will be looking to shore up their defensive play and put together a more consistent run as they continue through the season.
