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Steelers, Terriers, Flyers, Wolverines & Nighthawks win on Friday

by ksaurette

Photo: Lindsay Tritthart

STEELERS EARN ROAD WIN IN SWAN
Selkirk Steelers 5, Swan Valley Stampeders 2

Swan River, MB – Stefan Kostin made 29 saves while the Selkirk Steelers earned goals from five different skaters on Friday night in Swan River to defeat the Stampeders, 5-2.

Selkirk converted on 1-of-2 powerplay chances while the Stampeders were unable to generate on special teams, going 0-for-4. The Stamps made it close in the 3rd when Ben Groome brought them within one, but they couldn’t solve Kostin the rest of the way with Selkirk adding a pair of late goals to seal the win.

The Steelers earned an important regulation victory to earn two points and keep up the pace in a tight MGEU East Division.

The rematch is set for Saturday night in Swan as these two clubs prepare to go head-to


TERRIERS COMPLETE COMEBACK IN OT WIN AGAINST BLIZZARD
Portage Terriers 4, Northern Manitoba Blizzard 3 F/OT

The Pas, MB – Ben Bugeaud scored 12 seconds into the extra frame to help the Portage Terriers complete the comeback from down 3-1 in 3rd, earning a win in the first of a back-to-back against the Blizzard.

Portage outshot Northern Manitoba, 46-22 in the win. A shorthanded goal from Markus Knaub along with a game tying marker from Cullen Rost got the game to overtime, helping Portage earn a key two points as they chase 4th place in the MGEU East.

The Blizzard went 0-for-5 on the powerplay and will have a chance for redemption on Saturday night in the rematch.


THOMAS, FLYERS CRUISE TO WIN OVER TITANS
Winkler Flyers 5, Neepawa Titans 2

Neepawa, MB – Kam Thomas recorded two goals and two assists while Taye Timmerman was solid in helping the Winkler Flyers soar over the Neepawa Titans.

The victory for Winkler gives them wins in six of their last seven games, including three straight for Timmerman since joining the Flyers. Winkler now finds themselves in a 3rd place tie in the MGEU East with a game in hand on the Steelers and sit only four points back of the Pistons in 2nd.

For the Titans, they’ll have an opportunity to bounce back on Saturday night when they host the Blues.

THOMAS HAT-TRICK LEADS WOLVERINES OVER BLUES
Waywayseecappo Wolverines 6, Winnipeg Blues 1

Waywayseecappo Wolverines, MB – Mikey Thomas scored three times while Urijah Moosetail made 20 saves to give the Wolverines their 16th win of the season on Friday night.

The Wolverines outshot the Blues, 51-21, in the victory, going 1-for-3 on the man-advantage. Defenseman Cale Livingston, recorded three assists for the Wolverines, leading all defenders in the MJHL in points with 22 in 20 games.

The win gives Waywayseecappo a three point cushion on Virden for the top spot in the MGEU West Division while the Oil Capitals hold two games in hand on the Wolverines.


NIGHTHAWKS EARN SECOND STRAIGHT OVERTIME WIN
Niverville Nighthawks 2, Dauphin Kings 1 F/OT

Niverville, MB – Jaden Mah scored the overtime winner on Friday night in Niverville to lift the Nighthawks to a close 2-1 win over the Kings.

The Nighthawks outshot the Kings, 37-10, in the win and went 1-for-5 on their powerplay opportunities. Niverville takes over 1st place in the MGEU East Division with the win.

Tate Barnaby stood tall in the Kings net, giving his club a chance to win in stopping 35-of-37 shots sent his way.

Dauphin gets right back to it on Saturday night on home ice when they host the Winnipeg Monarchs.