Week 1, September 18 – 20, 2026 | The Manitoba Junior Hockey League Stars of the Week are proudly presented by Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries.
Dylan Ruff (FWD/’07) – Swan Valley Stampeders – 2GP | 4G | 2A | 6PTS
What a way for Dylan Ruff to kick off the new campaign. The second-year Stampeders forward scored a third-period hat trick in the season opener to help solidify a big road win over the Blizzard. In the back half of the home-and-home, Ruff added another goal and an assist to help the Stampeders sweep the Blizzard to open the season. Ruff currently leads the MJHL in scoring.
Photo: Danielle Gordon-Broome
Noah Paulsen (FWD/’07) – Selkirk Steelers – 2GP | 4G | 1A | 5PTS
Noah Paulsen made an immediate impact for the Steelers on opening weekend, helping the club to a pair of wins over the Kings. On Friday night, Paulsen scored a shorthanded marker to tie the game and send it to overtime, helping propel the Steelers to a win on home ice. For an encore on Saturday night in Dauphin, Paulsen scored a hat trick to lift the Steelers to a 3-2 road win, capping off a dominant weekend for Selkirk.
Photo: Todd Pederson
Addison McIntosh (FWD/’07) – Neepawa Titans – 2GP | 4G | 4PTS
On Sunday night in Portage, Addison McIntosh put the team on his back, scoring all four goals for the Titans, including the overtime winner. McIntosh opened the scoring in the first two minutes of the game, scoring twice in a span of just 25 seconds to give Neepawa an early 2-0 lead. After Portage tied the game in the third period, McIntosh scored shorthanded to give the Titans a late lead before the Terriers answered back to force overtime. In the extra frame, McIntosh slipped in behind the defence and ripped a one-timer into the back of the net, giving Neepawa its first win of the season.
Photo: Kalee Haasbeek
