Portage Terriers

The Portage Terriers are looking to take control of their second-round series. The Dogs lead the Virden Oil Capitals 1-0 in the best-of-seven affair but they plan to make it 2-0 tonight in Virden. 

It took an extra 22 minutes of play but the Terriers were able to fend off the Oil Capitals in Game 1 on Friday, winning 4-3 in double overtime. 

Portage had a 3-0 lead early in the second period but gave up three unanswered goals the rest of the way. Fortunately for the Terriers, they put the pressure on during the extra time and ended up finding the back of the net.

It was closer than they would've liked but the Portage Terriers are starting off another playoff series in the driver's seat. The Dogs defeated the Virden Oil Capitals 4-3 in double overtime to take a 1-0 lead in the best-of-seven affair.

The action began early in the first period as Austin Peters entered the offensive zone along the boards. Just as he passed the blue line, Peters cut toward the slot. He made a pass ahead once he got there to Mike Stubbs, who had two chances in tight but couldn't break the seal.

It's hockey night tonight in Portage la Prairie. 

The Portage Terriers have had a week to prepare and are more than ready to get the second round of the MJHL Turnbull Cup Playoffs underway. The Dogs will square off with the Virden Oil Capitals in the best-of-seven series, who defeated the OCN Blizzard 4-2 in round one. 

Terrier defenceman Brandon McCartney outlines what they'll have to watch out for against Virden.

A former Portage Terrier team captain is proud of his transition to the NCAA. Logan Calder went out to Rhode Island for this season to continue his on-ice journey with the Salve Regina Seahawks. 

The Portager had an impressive season individually, scoring 12 goals and dishing out five assists.

Portage Terriers goaltender Jayden Catellier was thrown into the fire in the first-round of the MJHL playoffs and came out unscathed.

After losing Game 3 against the Niverville Nighthawks 5-4 at home, the Terriers decided to put Catellier between the pipes for Game 4.

"I found out the night before. It was a little nerve-wracking since it was my first playoff start," Catellier explains. "It was nice to get it under the belt. A road win is always nice. That made it a lot easier coming back home for Game 5."

The term local hero can be defined in many different ways. 

Often a local hero can be someone who became very successful in one facet or another from your community. Sometimes a specific person can become an inspiration by working hard and having another person with a similar passion follow suit. While that can be very admirable, Portage Terrier goaltender Bailey Monteith has taken that a step further.

The Portage Terriers are advancing to the second round of the MJHL playoffs. The Terriers ended the Niverville Nighthawks' inaugural season in Game 5 with a 5-1 victory at the Dog Pound.

The Terriers completely controlled the first period, out-shooting Niverville 16-3, however, the first major chance didn't come until halfway through the frame.

The Manitoba Moose are hoping to play their best hockey at the end of next month.

The American Hockey League's playoffs are just a few weeks away, and Portage's own Dean Stewart has played a big role in the Moose's postseason push. The defenceman is finishing up his first full season with the club and says it's been quite the year.

The Portage Terriers are looking for revenge tonight as they travel to Niverville for Game 4 against the Nighthawks. 

The Dogs dropped Game 3 at home on Tuesday but still lead the best-of-seven series 2-1. Terrier assistant captain Daniel Siso says you have to be prepared for a few losses in the playoffs.

"It's a process. We know we're not going to win every game," Siso explains. "It's about knowing how to lose and how to regroup and recover from that."

The Niverville Nighthawks have made it a series. They defeated the Portage Terriers 5-4 in Game 3 of their first-round matchup tonight at Stride Place. Luckily for Portage, they were victorious in the first two games and still lead the best-of-seven series 2-1.

The Nighthawks got on the board early for the third straight game. Braden Panzer's shot went high and off the glass but Josh Paulhus was behind the net for the rebound. He brought the puck to the side of the net before he passed it across to Gavin Gunderson, who made no mistake about it. 1-0 Nighthawks.