Whincup Breaks Out as Stamps Cruise By Natives

They gave up the first goal but it was all Stampeders after that as Swan Valley beat Neepawa 5-2. The line of Jared Whincup, Devin Reinhardt and Ryan Griffiths combined for 4-goals and 9-points. After a mega-slump to begin the season (19-games without a goal), Whincup busted out last night with 2-goals and 2-assists. The Captain Reinhardt (pictured, left) had 2-goals and 1-assist, while Griffiths added a pair of helpers. Darcy Riddell had the other goal and added one assist, extending his point streak to 8 games (5G-8A-13P). The Stamps were perfect on the penalty kill once again (6/6), improving their league-leading PK to 86.1%. Goaltender Josh Hohn picked up his first ever MJHL win, making 25 saves on 27 shots. The Stamps have now won 6 of their last 7 games, improving to 10-12-2-1.

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Despite a first line that ripped it up, the Wayway Wolverines dropped a 6-3 decision in Selkirk. Their first line of Jason Bowles, Dave Lamouche and Ryan Regel had 8 points between them (Bowles: 3A, Regel: 1G 2A, Lamouche 2G). Adam Pleskach led the Steelers with 4 points (2-2). Doesn't get a whole lot easier for Wayway this weekend, as they continue their road swing against the top team from each division, the Winnipeg Saints tonight (SAT) and Portage Sunday.

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The Yorkton Terriers dug out of an early 2-0 hole, but wound out falling 3-2 to Flin Flon. Derek Serdachny and Jordan Menke each set up both Terrier goals, which were scored by defenseman Greg Coburn (PP) and Torey Stott. Joel Danyluk stopped 27/30 shots in the loss. The Terriers fall back to .500 at 9-9-0-4. They play in FF again tonight (SAT).

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Logan Herauf had 3 points (1G-2A), Daniel Hope had 2 assists, and Levi Lind had a goal, as the Melville Millionaires' top line led them to a 4-1 victory over the La Ronge Ice Wolves in Stanley Mission. Kale Dolinksi scored Melville's other goal.

Travis Bosch stopped 30 of the 31 shots he faced.

The 2 teams meet up again tonight in La Ronge.

With the victory, the Mils regain sole possession of first with a record of 14-2-2 (30 pts).