Viterra MJHL Power Rankings | Week 8

 


(+4) 1st – Steinbach Pistons

This week: 2-0
Overall: 15-2
Impressive Player: Forward Nicholas Mikan – 3GP/3G/0A/3PTS
Two very impressive wins against some of the top talent in the league. Sending 14 players to Portage for the MJHL Top Prospects Showcase.
Up Next: Nov 9th @ Niverville, Nov 11th vs Portage, Nov 12th @ WPG Freeze

 


(-) 2nd – OCN Blizzard
This week: 2-0
Overall: 15-5-0-1
Impressive Player: Goaltender Chase Hamm – 2GP/2W/44 saves on 46 shots.
Steady go the OCN Blizzard who will fall back into a more routine schedule after a hectic October. Sending 13 players to the Top Prospects Showcase.
Up Next: Nov 9th @ Virden, Nov 10th @ Waywayseecappo

 


(+1) 3rd – Dauphin Kings

This week: 1-1
Overall: 11-7-2
Impressive Player: Forward Matthew Gough – 2GP/1G/1A/2PTS
Slight stumble in the second half of a home and home but only allowed three goals over a three-game span. Sending 11 players to the Top Prospects Showcase.
Up Next: Nov 12th vs Virden, Nov 13th vs Winkler

 


(-3) 4th – Portage Terriers

This week: 1-1
Overall: 15-3
Impressive Player: Defenseman Hayden Lacquette – 2GP/2G/0A/2PTS
A grind it out win followed up by a humbling loss on home ice will keep Portage hungry and looking for better. Sending 14 players to the Top Prospects Showcase.
Up Next: Nov 11th @ Steinbach, Nov 13th vs Swan Valley

 


(+1) 5th – Swan Valley Stampeders

This week: 2-1
Overall: 10-8-1-1
Impressive Player: Forward Josh Danis – 3GP/1G/2A/3PTS
Gutsy pair of home wins. Despite the loss to the Wolverines, confidence should keep growing for the hardworking Stamps. Sending 7 players to the Top Prospects Showcase.
Up Next: Nov 12th @ WPG Blues, Nov 13th @ Portage

 


(-3) 6th – Winkler Flyers

This week: 1-2-1
Overall: 12-5-1-1
Impressive Player: Goaltender Aidan Comeau – 2GP/51 saves on 54 shots/1 shutout
Three out of a possible eight points won’t make the Flyers too happy but a huge shutout on the road shows it might just be a slight stumble, not a massive drop. Sending 12 players to the Top Prospects Showcase.
Up Next: Nov 11th @ WPG Freeze, Nov 13th @ Dauphin

 


(+1) 7th – Waywayseecappo Wolverines

This week: 3-0
Overall: 9-4-3-2
Impressive Player: Forward Aiden Ziprick – 3GP/3G/2A/5PTS
Strong play recently has put them into a position to pounce on top of the division. Can dig their claws in and might be hard to make them let go. Sending 6 players to the Top Prospects Showcase.
Up Next: Nov 10th vs OCN

 


(+1) 8th – Selkirk Steelers

This week: 2-1
Overall: 3-11-3-1
Impressive Player: Forward Carter Cormier – 3GP/0G/4A/4PTS
Two massive wins in a row could be the start of something special for a Steelers team that are better than their record. Sending 6 players to the Top Prospects Showcase.
Up Next: Nov 10th vs Neepawa, Nov 12th @ Neepawa

 


(-2) 9th – Niverville Nighthawks

This week: 0-3-1
Overall: 8-9-0-1
Impressive Player: Forward Evan Bortis – 3GP/2G/1A/3PTS
Tough start to the month after a strong close to October. Three straight games at home might be just what the doctor ordered. Sending 10 players to the Top Prospects Showcase.
Up Next: Nov 9th vs Steinbach, Nov 11th vs WPG Blues

 


(+1) 10th – Neepawa Titans

This week: 1-1
Overall: 6-11-3
Impressive Player: Forward Mason Hartley – 2GP/2G/0A/2PTS
Big response at home after taking one on the chin the night before should give a nice boost to a Titans team that doesn’t want to fall behind any further. Sending 5 players the Top Prospects Showcase.
Up Next: Nov 10th @ Selkirk, Nov 12th vs Selkirk

 


(+1) 11th – Winnipeg Blues
This week: 1-0-1
Overall: 6-10-2
Impressive Player: Forward Liam Dumelie – 2GP/1G/1A/2PTS
Three out of four points keeps them right on pace looking to move into fourth in the division. Sending 8 players to the Top Prospects Showcase.
Up Next: Nov 11th @ Niverville, Nov 12th vs Swan Valley

 


(-2) 12th – Virden Oil Capitals

This week: 1-2
Overall: 10-9
Impressive Player: Forward Nolan Chastko – 2GP/1G/0A/1PT
Right in the thick of things in the west but towards the lower end for now. A strong stretch can rocket them up the standings and they know they can do it. Sending 7 players to the Top Prospects Showcase.
Up Next: Nov 9th vs OCN, Nov 12th @ Dauphin

 


(-) 13th – Winnipeg Freeze
This week: 0-3
Overall: 2-14-1
Impressive Player: Forward Trey Sellen – 3GP/0G/4A/4PTS
Tough stretch continues. When they score, they can’t get a save. When they get saves, they can’t score. Sending 5 players to the Top Prospects Showcase.
Up Next: Nov 11th vs Winkler, Nov 12th vs Steinbach