Rangers control own fate as season winds down

Published on Friday, 21 February 2025 15:24

The Parkland Rangers have their fate in their own hands entering the final week of the regular season in the Manitoba U18 AAA Hockey League.

The Rangers make their final trip to Winnipeg on the weekend, dropping both games to the Winnipeg Wild.

Reid McIntyre scored twice and added an assist and Declan Siwicki also scored twice to lead the Wild to a 6-0 win, Saturday.

Gino Cotroneo and Tyson Nimetz also scored for Winnipeg and Dawson Groen made 22 saves to record the shutout, while Kyle Pelletier made 30 saves in taking the loss.

On Sunday, Luca Pura’s goal midway through the second period stood up as the winner in a 2-1 Winnipeg win.

McIntyre had Winnipeg’s other goal, while Brayden Budolowski replied for Parkland.

Justin Perreault made 15 saves to earn the win in goal for the Wild. Piet Mierau had a busier afternoon, making 40 saves.

Parkland maintains its hold on sixth place in the standings, with a 23-20-1-1 record for 48 points. They are tied with the Pembina Valley Hawks, but have the advantage with 23 wins compared to 20 for the Hawks.

The Interlake Lightning and Eastman Selects are tied with 47 points entering the final week.

Parkland will be in tough when they face the Brandon Wheat Kings, Wednesday in Brandon.

But Parkland’s future will be decided on the weekend when they travel to Beausejour for a twinbill with Eastman, Saturday at 7:30 p.m., and Sunday at 1:30 p.m.



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