Portage Terriers

The Portage Terriers are looking to start up another win streak tonight in Winnipeg. The Dogs are hitting the road for their next two games, starting with a matchup against the Blues.

The Dogs are coming off a convincing 6-2 win over the Niverville Nighthawks, where they managed to double the Nighthawks shot total. Forward Karson Kings says the key to sustaining their success will be to play as a unit for all 60 minutes.

"I think just connected as a team and not getting down on each other is important," says King. "(We have to) stay positive throughout the whole year."

The Portage Terriers are back to their winning ways. The Dogs redeemed themselves tonight against the Niverville Nighthawks, defeating them 6-2. Portage now leads the season series 2-1 after suffering their first home loss of the year to Niverville.

The Terriers' leading scoring got the ball rolling in this one. Hayden Lacquette found the back of the net just four minutes into the first period and dished out an assist 25 seconds later on a goal scored by Kaden Kohle to give the Terriers the early two-goal lead.

The Portage Terriers are looking to get back to their winning ways tonight at Stride Place.

The Dogs have lost back-to-back games for the first time this season leading up to tonight's contest, falling 6-4 to the Swan Valley Stampeders and 4-3 to the Dauphin Kings.

The Terriers will be welcoming the Niverville Nighthawks to the dog pound tonight, the team who handed Portage their first home loss of the season. The season series is now tied at 1-1 but the Nighthawks are entering this contest on a four-game win streak. 

A tough start on the road for the Portage Terriers cost them Tuesday night, falling 4-3 to the Dauphin Kings. It’s the first time the Terriers have lost two in a row this season. 

The Portage Terriers have acquired F Zev Podolski (02) from the Toronto Jr. Canadiens (OJHL) in exchange for Future Considerations.

Podolski (6’0, 183lbs) had 30 points in 45 games last season with the Canadiens. The Toronto product added 10 points in 14 playoff games. Podolksi started this season with the El Paso Rhino’s of the NAHL and had four points in 11 games.

Terrier head coach and GM Blake Spiller looks forward to having him in the lineup. “Zev will bring skill and speed to our forward group.”

The Minot State Beavers men's hockey program is looking excellent once again and much of that success is due to contributions from some former Portage Terriers. 

The North Dakota university is home to forwards Carter Barley, Sheldin Howard, Jay Buchholz, Reece Henry, and Portage's own Joey Moffatt. The local forward is in his first season at the university level and says it's been a smooth transition.

Day two of the Manitoba Junior Hockey League Top Prospect Showcase is underway at Stride Place. The league selected its best talent from all 13 teams to be split into six squads for a two-day event in Portage. 

Portage Terrier defenceman Brandon McCartney says it's great to be able to put his talents on display in front of scouts from a plethora of different leagues.

Portage hockey fans have the opportunity to see the best MJHL players all under one roof over the next two days. The MJHL's Top Prospect Showcase kicked off today at Stride Place, where 120 players have been split up into six teams to take part in exhibition games in front of scouts. 

The Portage Terriers will not be on the ice this Sunday as initially planned. 

The Dogs were set to host the Virden Oil Capitals for their third matchup of the season on Sunday, November 20 but that game is being rescheduled. 

The makeup date for this contest is Wednesday, January 11 at 7:30.

It was a rare loss for the Portage Terriers Sunday night at Stride Place. The team was hoping to wrap up a successful weekend with a win over Swan Valley but the Stampeders spoiled the party with a hard-fought 6-4 victory.