MJHL Power Rankings – Week 18

 

RANKING TEAM LAST WEEK DETAILS
1. (39-8-2)
1st 
The Pistons continue to roll as the final month of the regular season is underway. Steinbach has won eight straight and kick off a three game home stand this week. They’re also ranked 4th on the CJHL Top 20.
Schedule this week: vs. Virden on Wednesday, vs. Neepawa on Friday & vs. Dauphin on Saturday
Player to watch: (F) Brad Schoonbaert – 1G, 5A in 2GP last week.
2. (33-15-2)
3rd
The Virden Oil Capitals were the second team to clinch a playoff spot after they grabbed wins over Winnipeg and Portage on the weekend. Virden also hit the CJHL Top 20 this week, they’re an Honourable Mention.
Schedule this week: @ Selkirk on Tuesday, @ Steinbach on Wednesday & vs. Selkirk on Saturday
Player to watch: (F) Kirklan Lycar – 5A in 3GP last week.
3. (31-13-4)
2nd
A win and a loss for the Terriers over the weekend. Coming into action this week Portage is 3rd, two points behind Virden for 2nd place.
Schedule this week: @ Dauphin on Tuesday, @ Neepawa on Wednesday, vs. Dauphin on Friday & vs. Swan Valley on Sunday
Player to watch: (F) Turner Ripplinger – 1G, 3A in 3GP last week.
4. (26-16-6)
6th
OCN picked up a big 2-0 shutout against Winkler on Saturday after losing 3-1 to Neepawa on Friday. The Blizzard hit the road for three games in three nights starting Friday.
Schedule this week: @ Winkler on Friday and Saturday & @ Neepawa on Sunday
Player to watch: (G) Emilien Boily – 1-1, 1.50 GAA, .955 SV% & 1S0 in 2GP last week.
5. (29-20-0)
4th
The Flyers were able to salvage their three game in three night weekend with a win on Sunday over Wayway, but they dropped two of three last week.
Schedule this week: @ Winnipeg on Wednesday & vs. OCN on Friday and Saturday
Player to watch: (F) Matt Christian – 3G, 2A in 3GP last week.
6. (25-19-4)
7th
Selkirk put up a win and a loss last week, falling to Portage but beating Dauphin to end their four game losing skid. The Steelers play four of their next five on home ice.
Schedule this week: vs. Virden on Tuesday, vs. Swan Valley on Friday & @ Virden on Saturday
Player to Watch: (F) Nico Labossiere – 4G, 2A in 2GP last week.
7. (21-20-5)
8th
A good start to the month of February for the Stampeders, overall they’ve won three in a row including two big victories over the Neepawa Natives.
Schedule this week: @ Selkirk on Friday, @ Winnipeg on Saturday & @ Portage on Sunday
Player to watch: (F) Josh Tripp – 3G, 2A in 3GP last week.
8. (23-19-6)
5th
After a great month of January the Winnipeg Blues have lost two straight to kick off February, dropping them down to 7th in the standings. They’ll try and bounce back with three games this week.
Schedule this week: vs. Winkler on Wednesday, @ Wayway on Friday & vs. Swan Valley on Saturday
Player to watch: (F) Devon Skoleski – 1G, 2A in 2GP last week.
9. (21-25-3)
9th
A win and two losses for the Natives last week. The two losses were big ones that came to Swan Valley, sending Neepawa down to 9th in the standings and putting them outside the playoff picture coming into this week.
Schedule this week: vs. Portage on Wednesday, @ Steinbach on Friday & vs. OCN on Sunday
Player to watch: (F) Ashton Anderson – 1G, 1A in 3GP last week.
10. (12-35-3)
9th
The Kings had a win and a loss last week, taking out Wayway 4-1 but losing 5-3 to Selkirk. Dauphin sees three of their next four on the road.
Schedule this week: vs. Portage on Tuesday, @ Portage on Friday & @ Steinbach on Saturday
Player to watch: (F) Kyle Oleksiuk – 1G, 3A in 2GP last week.
11. (7-39-4)
11th
The Wolverines have lost three in a row coming into action this week but it’s a quiet week for the club as they have just one contest on the menu.
Schedule this week: vs. Winnipeg on Friday
Player to watch: (G) Isaac Labelle – 110 Saves on 123 Shots in 3GP last week.