2011-12 Archives - Portage Terriers

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	Terriers Take Valentine's Tilt In Selkirk Written by Jeff Dyck Wednesday, 15 February 2012 The Portage Terriers picked up a key divisional victory in Steeltown last night. The Dogs were in Selkirk for their seventh meeting of the season with the Steelers. It didn't take long for the visitors to find the scoreboard. Just 4:21 into the first period, Brendan Harms dangled his way past the defense and roofed his 17th of the season past Adam Harris, giving Portage the early advantage. It stayed 1-0 until the 12:13 mark of the second when the Steelers struck on the powerplay. Parker Thomas buried his 24th of the season, knotting things up and giving the Selkirk fans something to cheer about. > read more

	Terriers Set For Steinbach Written by Jeff Dyck Wednesday, 08 February 2012 Brent Wold (#16) has been money against the Pistons this season. In six games, the Lac du Bonnet product has four goals and seven assists. The Portage Terriers return to the ice tonight, facing off with the Steinbach Pistons in one of three games on the MJHL schedule. Tonight's tilt will be the seventh meeting of the season between the Addison Division rivals with Portage claiming five of the first six. Leading the way in the season series is Eastman alum Brent Wold. The 18-year-old centre has four goals and seven assists against the Pistons this season. Despite missing three of the six meetings due to injury, linemate Brendan Harms has also put up impressive numbers against his hometown club. The crafty youngster has potted two goals and added five assists in three games against Steinbach. > read more

	Terriers Look To Reverse Trend Written by Jeff Dyck Tuesday, 07 February 2012 In the MJHL, Portage Terriers were back on the ice for practice yesterday, looking to clear their minds of their recent losing streak. The club has dropped three straight games and seen their lead in the Addison Division standings lead cut to just two points. Head Coach and General Manager Blake Spiller says the team has gotten away from their game over the last week. > read more

	Terriers Lose To Blues In Overtime Written by Tyler Hornung Friday, 03 February 2012 The Portage Terriers held on for as long as they could, but were downed by the Winnipeg Blues 4-3 in overtime in Manitoba Junior Hockey League play. Terriers Defenceman Justin Slobozian scored twice in the first to tie up the game 2-2, but finished the game in the dressing room after receiving a 5 minute fighting major, 2 minutes for instigating and a 10 minute game misconduct with two and a half minutes left in the third period. > read more

	Terriers Head North Written by Jeff Dyck Friday, 20 January 2012 The Portage Terriers are gearing up for a busy weekend as they kick off a six-game road trip in the Manitoba Junior Hockey League tonight. The club heads to Swan River tonight before a trip to the Opaskwayak Cree Nation on Saturday. After going 6-1 in their first seven games of 2012, the team is feeling good about their chances. Defenseman Connor Faupel says they're expecting a couple of rough games as they head up north. > read more

	Terriers Streak Snapped At Six Written by Jeff Dyck Tuesday, 17 January 2012 The Terriers fell 3-2 to the Winnipeg Blues, ending their six-game winning streak. The Portage Terriers fell short in their bid for seven straight victories last night. The club dropped a 3-2 decision to the Winnipeg Blues at the PCU Centre, losing for the first time in 2012. The Blues got out of the gate quickly, getting a goal from Warren Callis just 12 seconds into the game. The Terriers responded just over a minute later when Brendon Fornwald found Brandon Lauder in front and the young forward snapped his 8th of the season to the back of the net. > read more

	Terriers Shine Against Sher-Wood's Best Sunday, 15 January 2012 Written by Jeff Dyck The Terriers made it six straight wins to kick off 2012, beating the Dauphin Kings 6-0 at the PCU Centre. The Portage Terriers battled penalty trouble, the injury bug and the top team in the Sher-Wood Division on Sunday evening and still found a way to walk out with a win. < read more

	Terriers Top Pesky Pistons Written by Jeff Dyck Saturday, 14 January 2012 The Portage Terriers are still undefeated in the new year after a back and forth affair with the Steinbach Pistons last night. The club started things off on the right foot, getting powerplay goals from Mike Gemmill and Cody Kostecki and an even-strength marker from Riley Hay to end the first period up 3-0. The Pistons came out firing in the second though, striking on a pair of powerplays themselves. Kurt Johnas and Trent Genyk provided the offense as Steinbach pulled to within a goal, making it 3-2 headed for the third. > read more

	Terriers Stay Perfect In 2012 Written by Jeff Dyck Saturday, 14 January 2012 New Terrier Brett Fargher (#7) made his debut with the club alongside fellow deadline acquisition Adam Restoule. The Portage Terriers kept their winning ways going last night, beating the Blues in Headingley's MTS IcePlex. The Dogs got things started early in the first when Mike Gemmill buried a slap shot on the powerplay, beating Byron Spriggs on the glove side. Gemmill struck again on the powerplay in the second period, converting a sweet pass from Brendan Harms to make it a 2-0 Terrier lead. Just over three minutes later, Jared Morris put the Blues on the board with a shot in the slot that got past Shea Cooper. The Dogs restored the two goal lead just over a minute later when a pinching Justin Slobozian found the back of the net for his first goal of the year. < read more

	Terriers Win Three In A Row Written by Tyler Hornung Sunday, 08 January 2012 The Portage Terriers are 3 and 0 in 2012. Defeating the Winkler Flyers in a home and home stand 5-0 and 5-2 respectively and last night's 5-2 victory over the Selkirk Steelers. The Steelers got the scoring started off of a badly played puck behind the net by Terriers Goaltender Shea Cooper but The Dogs answered back quickly off the stick of rookie Forward Dylan Butler. Kajon McKay was able to draw a penalty battling one on one and also a penalty shot on the same play, scoring the second goal for the Terriers. The Dogs didn't look back scoring again two more times even strength to take a comfortable 4-1 lead before the Steelers could answer back on the powerplay. The Terriers only needed 3 seconds on the powerplay to score with Tanner Waldvogel putting the puck in the net right off the draw. > read more

	PORTAGE TERRIERS RECEIVE A CHRISTMAS PRESENT FROM THE PORTAGE TERRIER AUXILIARY. Colleen Vrooman, President of the Portage Terriers Auxiliary, presented Andrew Wiebe, Cody Kostecki and Yvan Pattyn with the team track suits. This is one of the yearly purchases made by the auxiliary to each player. Funds are raised through the sale of bartender draw tickets and our annual flea market.

	Terriers Blank Flyers Written by Jeff Dyck Thursday, 05 January 2012 Portage Online The Terriers played host to the Winkler Flyers last night, in front of 748 fans at the PCU Centre. The Portage Terriers made sure 2012 started with a bang. The club shut down the visiting Winkler Flyers 5-0, earning just their second win in five tries against the Orange and Black. Mike Gemmill led the way with a pair of goals while singles came from Tyler Larson, Brendan Harms and Dylan Butler. Harms and Butler also got their names close to record territory when their goals came just five seconds apart. Gemmill's game was a big one as well. After being moved to the Wold/Harms line midway through the first, the Stonewall native potted a pair of goals and added an assist. Gemmill says playing with the two young snipers is a treat. > read more

	Dogs Back In The Pound Written by Jeff Dyck Saturday, 31 December 2011 Portage Online The Natives are back in the PCU Centre for the first time since the season opener. The Portage Terriers are back in action this afternoon in their annual New Year's Eve tilt. The team will be on home ice as they welcome their Highway 16 rivals, the Neepawa Natives, to the PCU Centre. Both teams are looking to build some momentum heading into the season's second half and come back strong from the Christmas break. Terrier forward Brent Wold says it may take some time for the team to get back to their high-level of play. "The first period's gonna be kinda just feeling out each other," says Wold. "I think everyone's gonna be ready and gonna be excited just to get playing again. I think it's gonna be a pretty good game." > read more

	Terriers Victorious In Huge Comeback Win Written by Tyler Hornung Monday, 19 December 2011 Portage Online The Portage Terriers celebrate the game winning goal scored on the powerplay by Forward Tyler Larson. The Portage Terriers roared back from a 4-1 deficit to defeat the Waywayseecappo Wolverines in MJHL action at the PCU Centre in Portage la Prairie. Behind 4-1 in the middle of the second period, Portage Terriers Captain Andrew Wiebe was able to complete the hat trick he started in the second stanza by getting the Terriers on the board, adding two more goals just over two minutes apart. Wolverines Forward Ashley Howie already had a hat trick of his own before Wiebe got his first goal of the game. Another goal from Terriers Forward Brendan Harms on the powerplay tied it up 4-4 going into the third period. < read more

	Terriers Back At Home Written by Jeff Dyck Sunday, 18 December 2011 Portage Online The Portage Terriers return to home ice tonight when they welcome the Waywayseecappo Wolverines to town. With Shaq Merasty still on the shelf, the club will look for offense from the red-hot line of Tyler Larson, Brent Wold and Brendan Harms. The trio has put together big performances lately including a combined seven points in the team's win over Steinbach last week. In three previous meetings this season, the Dogs are 3-0 against the Wolverines. They've outscored Wayway 14-9 in that stretch. < read more

	Terriers Open Weekend With A Loss Written by Jeff Dyck Saturday, 17 December 2011 Portage Online It wasn't the start to a busy weekend the Portage Terriers were looking for. The club was in The Pas last night, paying their first visit to the Gordon Lathlin Memorial Centre, the home of the OCN Blizzard. It didn't take long for the Blizz to welcome the Dogs to town. Just 10 seconds into the game, Denis Restoule beat Shea Cooper to put OCN on top. Portage tied things up less than a minute later when Brendan Harms notched his 7th of the season. The Blizzard jumped right back on top at the 4:48 mark of the first with a goal from Ralph Cochrane but before the first was over, Kajon McKay picked up the equalizer, sending the teams into intermission in a 2-2 deadlock. < read more

	Terriers Dispatch Pistons In Steinbach Written by Jeff Dyck Thursday, 15 December 2011 Portage Online The Portage Terriers were in Steinbach last night, taking on the last-place Pistons. The Portage Terriers found their offensive stroke in a fast-paced third period last night and it led them to a big victory. The club was in Steinbach for a date with the Pistons and it was the Dogs who got things started. At the 13:03 mark of the first, Tyler Larson buried a powerplay goal to give Portage the early lead. > read more Final Score Terriers 6 - Pistons 2

	Terriers Back In Action Written by Jeff Dyck Saturday, 10 December 2011 Portage Online File Photo The Portage Terriers return to the ice tonight, looking to make it three straight wins in the Manitoba Junior Hockey League. The club plays host to the Dauphin Kings in a rematch of last year's Sher-Wood Division final. The Terriers are coming off a 6-1 win over OCN and a 5-0 shutout of the Blues. Netminders Adam Iwan and Shea Cooper both looked tremendous in their starts earlier this week. Cooper says it's good to have both guys going strong. < read more

	Terriers Return To First Written by Jeff Dyck Saturday, 10 December 2011 Portage Online The Terriers played host the Dauphin Kings, renewing an old Sher-Wood Division rivalry. The Portage Terriers are back atop the Addison Division today after an impressive victory against the Dauphin Kings at the PCU Centre last night. The Dogs played host to their former Sher-Wood Division rivals just eight days after losing 5-2 to the Kings in Dauphin. Once again, it was the Kings who got things started. Just 2:23 into the game, Tanner Butler caught Portage netminder Shea Cooper by surprise, potting the early goal to give the visitors the edge. < read more

	Kings 2 Terriers 3 Game Recap > read now

	Terriers Ready For Big Weekend Written by Jeff Dyck Friday, 09 December 2011 Portage Online File Photo The Portage Terriers have a big weekend ahead of them in the Manitoba Junior Hockey League. The club plays host to the Sher-Wood Division leading Dauphin Kings on Saturday night before a date with the Saints on Sunday. With the Blues win last night over the Steinbach Pistons, the Dogs are again in second place in the Addison Division, just a point back of Winnipeg. Portage does have four games in hand. The Terriers are coming off a 5-0 victory over the Blues in their last game and defenseman Cody Kostecki says it was a big confidence booster. "After a big win like that, we all got our confidence up," notes the Thunder Bay native. "We're feeling good going into tomorrow. We had a good practice out there and hoping for the best tomorrow." < read more

	No Blue Christmas In Terrier Town Written by Jeff Dyck Tuesday, 06 December 2011 Portage Online The Terriers grabbed first place in the Addison Division with a big win over the Blues last night. The Portage Terriers shut down the visiting Winnipeg Blues last night, jumping into first place in the Addison Division along the way. The Dogs got on the board early when Kajon McKay broke in alone short-handed and back-handed his 10th of the season past Byron Spriggs. An Andrew Wiebe marker just 1:28 later made the lead 2-0 and the Terriers carried that into the intermission. The Dogs added to it in the second with a powerplay goal from Dylan Butler and an even-strength marker from Brent Wold. Wold added another in the third and Shea Cooper shut the door, guiding the Terriers to the 5-0 victory. > read more

	Terriers Bounce Back Against Blizzard Written by Jeff Dyck Sunday, 04 December 2011 Portage Online The Portage Terriers were back in the Dog Pound last night, playing host to the OCN Blizzard. After back-to-back losses, the Portage Terriers made their return to the win column in last night's Manitoba Junior Hockey League action. The club played host to the OCN Blizzard and got things started quickly when Andrew Wiebe notched his 17th of the season just 44 seconds in. Tanner Waldvogel added another midway through the frame, putting the Terriers on top 2-0. With less than four minutes to go in the opening period, Dylan Butler finished off a pretty passing play with his 8th of the year, stretching the lead to 3-0 but the Dogs still weren't done. With 0.2 seconds on the clock in the first, Mike Gemmill snapped home his 12th, giving Portage a 4-0 advantage at the intermission. < read more

	Merasty Named Player Of The Month Written by Jeff Dyck Tuesday, 06 December 2011 Portage Online Merasty's impressive November was recognized by the Manitoba Junior Hockey League. The Portage Terriers leading scorer is now the MJHL's Player of the Month Minnedosa's Shaq Merasty put together an impressive November, tallying 13 goals and 5 assists in 11 games. The 20-year-old forward talks about receiving the award. "It's quite an honour being named Player of the Month in this league," says Merasty. "There's a lot of skilled guys and it feels kinda good." < read more

	Terriers In Search Of Fourth Straight "W" Written by Jeff Dyck Saturday, 26 November 2011 The Portage Terriers head west tonight in the Manitoba Junior Hockey League. The Dogs will try for their fourth consecutive victory as they face-off with the Waywayseecappo Wolverines. The two teams have met up twice already this season with Portage taking both of those games. Head Coach Blake Spiller says they know what kind of game the Wolverines bring and they have to be ready. > read more

	Terriers Fend Off Pesky Saints Written by Jeff Dyck Portage Online Wednesday, 23 November 2011 The Portage Terriers stretched their win streak to three games at the PCU Centre last night. The Portage Terriers coughed up a four goal lead but still found a way to win in last night's MJHL action. The club was on home ice to face the Winnipeg Saints and got out of the gate early. Shaq Merasty, Brandon Lauder and Connor Faupel all scored in the first, giving the Dogs the 3-0 advantage heading into the second. < read more

	VIDEO: Lauder tallies twice as Terriers fend off Saints Dan Falloon Portage Daily Graphic Brandon Lauder is making some noise in his return to the Portage Terriers. The 18-year-old had a pair of goals, including the shorthanded winner, as the Terriers (19-6-1) fended off a wild Winnipeg Saints (12-12-4) comeback in a 6-4 win. < read more

	Terriers add another forward The Portage Terriers have added another forward to their already attack. The Terriers acquired 20-year-old forward Tyler Larson from the Neepawa Natives in exchange for future < read more

	Terriers stomp Stamps in Enns' return By Dan Falloon Portage Daily Graphic The proverbial circus came to the PCU Centre on Sunday night, but the Portage Terriers didn't even let the first tent pole for the big top get set up. The Terriers (18-6-1) blasted the visiting Swan Valley Stampeders 6-0 in the return of Swan Valley forward Jesse Enns to the lineup. Shaquille Merasty scored twice, while Cody Nelson, Brandon Lauder, Kajon McKay and Dylan Butler also lit the lamp for Portage. Tanner Waldvogel chipped in a pair of assists. Shea Cooper made 16 saves in the Terrier net to get the shutout, while Alcide Grenier stopped 19 for Swan Valley. It was the second big win of the weekend for Portage, who got past the league-leading Winnipeg Blues 5-3 on Saturday night. Kajon McKay and Andrew Wiebe each had a pair of goals, while Lauder had the other. Adam Iwan made 23 saves for Portage, while Isaiah Plett made 19 for Winnipeg > read more

	Terriers Top The Blues Written by Portage la Prairie News Centre Sunday, 20 November 2011 Portage Online The Portage Terriers triumphed over the Winnipeg Blues at the MTS Iceplex last night, 5 to 3. Brandon Lauder contributed a goal while Kajon McKay and Andrew Wiebe each scored twice. Netminder Adam Iwan stopped 23 shots on goal. The Dogs face Swan Valley this evening with puck drop set for 6:30 p.m

	Terriers declaw Wolverines in shootout By Dan Falloon Portage Daily Graphic The young guns came up big for the Portage Terriers on Sunday night. Dylan Butler had a goal in regulation before adding one in the shootout, Riley Hay got the third-period equalizer and Yvan Pattyn had the shootout winner as the Terriers (15-4-1) defeated the visiting Waywayseecappo Wolverines 3-2. Stephane Robidoux and Shane Goodrunning responded for the Wolverines (10-8-2), who had leads of 1-0 and 2-1 before relinquishing in extra time. Shea Cooper made 36 saves for the Terriers, while Cory Simmons came up with 32 for the Wolverines. > read more

	Terriers help out in effort to find Scamper By Angela Brown, Central Plains Herald-Leader The Portage Terriers showed their community involvement on the weekend by helping out in an effort to find the lost dog of an elderly Portage la Prairie man. Basil Rowley's dog Scamper has been missing since the latter part of October after it was staying at a farm house in the Gainsborough area, southeast of Portage, while Rowley was in hospital for treatment. Paul Harland, assistant coach with the Terriers, said some people in the team remember seeing Rowley out walking with Scamper on many occasions and wanted to help where they could. <read more

Terriers win tonight against Wayway 3-2 in a shootout. For Nov 6th game recap

Terriers Slip Past Wolverines In Homestand Finale Written by Jeff Dyck Sunday, 06 November 2011 Portage Online Dylan Butler (#4) provided plenty of spark for the Terriers last night. The rookie out of Thunder Bay notched a short-handed goal and scored in the shootout. The Portage Terriers wrapped up a five-game homestand in style last night, edging out the Waywayseecappo Wolverines 3-2 in a shootout. > read more

Terriers Play Host To Pistons Written by Jeff Dyck Friday, 04 November 2011 Portage Online The Portage Terriers are in search of their third straight victory tonight as they welcome the Pistons to the PCU Centre. It's the third meeting of the season between the two clubs with Portage winning the first two by a combined score of 12-3. Forward Tanner Waldvogel says if they bring the game they know they can, they should pick up another win. > read more

The Shaq Attack Is Back, Jack Written by Jeff Dyck Tuesday, 01 November 2011 Portage Online The Portage Terriers made it back-to-back victories last night, earning a big win over the Steelers. Shaq Merasty made a triumphant return to the Portage Terriers line-up last night, leading the Dogs to a 5-4 victory over the Selkirk Steelers. > read more

VIDEO: Merasty blasts Terriers to win over Steelers By Dan Falloon Portage Daily Graphic The Selkirk Steelers may have forgotten about Shaq, and they paid for it. The hulking winger didn't play when his Portage Terriers met the Selkirk Steelers on Friday night as he began serving a two-game suspension, but Merasty returned with a vengeance Tuesday night, racking up a hat trick, including the empty-net winner, as the Terriers pulled out a 5-4 win at the PCU Centre. With the win, the Terriers (13-4-1) climbed to within a point of second-place Winkler, while the Steelers fell to 9-8-1. Portage also got goals from Mike Gemmill and Tanner Waldvogel, while Justin Slobozian had a two-assist night. Dylan Butler had a sweet set-up on the Waldvogel > read more

Terriers Hold On To Beat Blizzard Written by Jeff Dyck Monday, 31 October 2011 Portage Online The Portage Terriers welcomed old rivals the OCN Blizzard to the Dog Pound last night. The Portage Terriers put forth a solid effort and despite missing some key players, picked up an important win. < read more

Terriers 7 - Steinbach 1 Tonight the terriers took it to the pistons winning 7-1 tonight in Steinbach - Game Recap

Terriers Trample Pistons Written by Jeff Dyck \| Portage Online Thursday, 27 October 2011 The Portage Terriers made sure their third period lead stuck in last night's MJHL action. Just days after giving up a four goal lead in the third, the Dogs once again held a sizable advantage heading into the final frame. > read more

Terriers demolish Pistons 7-1 By Dan Falloon \| Portage Daily Graphic Thursday, 27 October 2011 The Portage Terriers once again had a seemingly-insurmountable lead heading into the third period. This time, though, they held on no problem. > read more


Terriers Squeak Out A Win Written by Jeff Dyck Sunday, 23 October 2011 The Terriers were back at home last night, playing host to the Swan Valley Stampeders at the PCU Centre. The Portage Terriers picked up a win in last night's MJHL action, despite a feverish comeback from the Swan Valley Stampeders. > read more Stampeders at Terriers Game recap

Terriers' Gemmill shocks charging Stampeders By Dan Falloon of the Portage Daily Graphic Click to watch Video The Portage Terriers were resigning themselves to going to overtime.Then Mike Gemmill came along. > read more

Saints Venture Into Dog Pound Written by Jeff Dyck Friday, 21 October 2011 The Portage Terriers are back on home ice tonight, full of confidence after knocking off the Winkler Flyers on Tuesday night. Read More < Click Here

Slow Start Dooms Dogs Written by Jeff Dyck Friday, 21 October 2011 Dylan Butler (#4) lines up for a face-off during last night's action. The Portage Terriers stumbled out of the gate and it cost them in last night's MJHL action Read More > Click Here

	October 21st 2011 After giving the Winkler Flyers their first loss of the season, the Portage Terriers were hoping to continue the streak. A lackluster 1st period by the dawgs allowed the Saints to go into the 2nd with a 3-0 lead. The terriers found their feet and slowly chipped away with Shaq Merasty notching one in the 2nd, and Cody Kostecki getting his first goal of the Season in the 3rd. A Late push by the terriers gave their fans at the PCU center an exciting end with the terriers pulling their tender for the last 6 seconds of the game unfortunately not being able to capitalize on the extra allowing the saints to travel down the #1 home with a win. Next action for the dawgs is this sunday at the PCU center. Game time 6:30 Click here for game recap > click here

	Terriers swing deal By Dan Falloon The Portage Terriers exchanged young forwards with the Steinbach Pistons on Thursday, sending 17-year-old Derek Loeppky east in exchange for 16-year-old Nathan Wisniewski and future considerations. > Read More

	October 18th 2011 Terriers 4 – Flyers 0 The Terriers bounced back and gave the Winkler Flyers their 1st loss of the season defeating the Flyers 4 -0. A well rounded effort by the entire team with goals from Merasty, Waldvogal, Gemmill and Wold scored for the dogs. Shea Cooper was the CFRY player of the game tonight with his first shut out of the season. With shots on net Portage 32 – Winkler 33 Check out the recap > Click Here

	October 14th 2011 Winnipeg 6 - Portage 1 The Terriers struggle in a 6-1 loss to the visiting Winnipeg Blues at the PCU Centre Sunday night. Portage had its chances in the first half of the contest with the teams trading goals midway through the second period, as Jake Heisinger opened it up for Winnipeg and Shaq Merasty replied with a short-handed marker, it was all Blues.Jared Morris and Kurt Keats each scored twice, while Dylan Kelly also scored for Winnipeg Shea Cooper made 19 saves for the Terriers, while Blues turned in 22.The Terriers travel to face the league leader Winkler Flyers on Tuesday night. Then home Friday night when the Winnipeg Saints. 7:30 p.m.