Portage Terriers

The Portage Terriers are back on the road tonight to take on the Winkler Flyers in Game 3 of their best-of-seven series.

The Dogs felt pretty good about their last game on Sunday, a 3-2 victory on home ice after a tough loss to open the series in Winkler.

Parker Scherr was named the player of the game, and felt the team was better prepared for Game 2.

After game one of the Portage Terriers vs Winkler Flyers series put the Dogs in a hole, the message from the coaching staff was clear; everyone needed to show up and do their job.

Following a 4-1 loss to Winkler to kick off the series, it wouldn't be surprising if doubts started to creep in. Luckily, when it came to game two, the team returned to form as three different Terriers found the back of the net. The team was able to hold on defensively too, stopping a third-period surge from the Flyers to level the series at 1-1 after a 3-2 win.

The Portage Terriers held on to a late lead on Sunday night, beating the Winkler Flyers 3-2 at Stride Place. The win ties the best-of-7 quarter final series at one game a piece and sends it back to Winkler on Wednesday for game three.

The Terriers looked strong out of the gate, getting some good chances on Winkler goalie Malachi Klassen. Eventually one would get through as Slade Stanick finished off a nice pass in front from Gabriel Laflamme and Parker Scherr. 1-0 Portage after 1.

When the puck dropped Friday night and the MJHL playoff series between Portage and Winkler started, the two teams were doing something that hadn't happened since the 1990's - facing off in the playoffs. In fact it was 25 years ago in 1999 when the two squads last met up in the post season, four years before any of the current  players were even alive.

The Portage Terriers fell 4-1 in game 1 against the Winkler Flyers on Friday night. Two early Winkler goals were too much to overcome for the Terriers who had a hard time sustaining pressure.

Both teams started physical with a clear playoff intensity. Portage managed a couple opportunities before Mike Svenson scored low glove side for Winkler on a two on one rush. The Flyers added another a few minutes later with Daniel Siso in the box for cross checking. Jace Legaarden was left alone in front of the net and went upstairs to make it 2-0 Winkler.

With playoff matchups already set, the Portage Terriers entered the contest against the Neepawa Titans wanting to close the regular season on a high note. To the disappointment of the Portage crowd, it did not happen, as they fell 5-1.

The Portage Terriers are gearing up for their playoff run right now, but some alumni are already nearing the end of their season in the South Eastern Manitoba Hockey League (SEMHL) and Tiger Hills Hockey League (THHL). Many of these former players are having a big impact on their current teams.

The Ste. Anne Aces are facing off with the Warren Mercs in the final, with the Terriers represented on both squads.

The Portage Terriers end off the regular season tonight with a contest against the Neepawa Titans, a rescheduled game after it was postponed two weeks ago due to poor road conditions.

Neepawa, for the first time in almost 20 years, has beaten the Dogs more times than they have lost.

The Terriers haven't recorded a win against Neepawa yet this year, and have one final opportunity in this game.

Portage has locked up third place in the MGEU East Division, and will face Winkler in the first round of the playoffs.

The Portage Terriers look to start a win streak tonight against the Freeze after an explosive offensive performance against the Winnipeg Blues on Wednesday night.

The Dogs put up 7 goals against the Blues on Wednesday night, and look to finish their road schedule with the another strong performance.

Portage has won four of their last five, while the Freeze haven't found the win column in their last 14 games.

The Portage Terriers held their annual awards night presented by the Terrier Ladies Auxiliary on Wednesday night after the game against the Winnipeg Blues.

Here is a list of this year’s award winners.

Fan Appreciation (Homestead Co-op) – Ashton Fishley

1 Rookie of the Year (Stinson family) – Grant Dardis

2 Best Defenseman (Keystone Sports Excellence) – Tayem Gislason

3 Most Improved Player (*Stride Credit Union) – Decker Mujcin