MJHL

BLIZZARD 6, STAMPEDERS 5- FINAL

The Swan Valley Stampeders faced a tough ending to the start of their 2024/25 MJHL regular season, falling 6-5 to the Northern Manitoba Blizzard on Friday night at Centennial Arena. 

 Keenan McNeil banged home the game-winning goal for the Blizzard with just 17 seconds left in regulation.

 The Stampeders had mounted an impressive comeback, scoring three consecutive goals in the third period from Bennett Muller, Carter Nailen, and Brayden Vopat to even the score. 

 Darren Hunt and Aidan Taylor also netted goals for the Stampeders.

The Blizzard’s scoring lineup included Cheechoo Lathlin, Marlen Edwards, Alexander Andre, Thomas Phillips, and Louis Jacob-Beauregard. 

Blizzard goalie Alex Reedy celebrated his first MJHL win with 21 saves on 26 shots.

 On the other side, Elias Giaccari-Dimitriou faced a barrage, allowing 6 goals on 39 shots. 

 The teams will clash again in the rematch on Saturday night in The Pas.

Other Friday results: 

Steinbach 2, Winkler 3 

Winnipeg Blues 1, Selkirk 3 

Winnipeg Freeze 1, Niverville 4 

Dauphin 4, Virden 0