By Derek Holtom
Hours before the Waywayseecappo Wolverines moved into sole possession of first place in the MJHL, they got some great news about the upcoming Western All-Star Challenge. Defenseman Adam Chipelski and trainer Jason Hart will join Head Coach and General Manager Landyn Cochrane at the annual showcase between the SJHL and MJHL.
“It's a huge honour to be selected and have the opportunity to represent the MJHL at this event,” says Cochrane. “There are a lot of great coaches throughout our league, so to be given this opportunity is something I'm very grateful for.
“I also look at it as a reflection of the work our entire organization has put in,” he added. “Our coaching staff, players, and everyone behind the scenes have played a part in our success. I'm looking forward to working alongside some great coaches, learning from them, and representing our league and the Waywayseecappo Wolverines.”
Cochrane also heaped praise on Chipelski and Hart for being named to this highly-scouted event.
“I'm extremely happy for both Jason and Adam,” he said. “Jason does a tremendous amount of work behind the scenes for our organization, and he's someone our players and staff rely on every day. He puts a lot of time and effort into making sure our guys are taken care of, so it's great to see him recognized for that.
For Adam, it's a well-deserved opportunity,” added Cochrane. “He's a player who has continued to develop his game and has become an important part of our hockey club. His work ethic, compete level, and willingness to improve every day are things we really value. I'm excited for him to have the chance to compete alongside some of the best players in our league. It's a great recognition for both of them and something our organization can be proud of.”
Last week
The Wolverines had their winning streak snapped at seven Saturday night in Niverville in a classic clash against the Nighthawks.
Max Collyer (ninth) opened the scoring for the Wolverines in the second period, but before the period ended the Nighthawks would take a 2-1 lead. And that would be all the offense in this game as both netminders held the line the rest of the way.
Mariko Bercier made 25 saves while taking the loss.
Wolverines 5, Terriers 3
The Wolverines won their seventh straight Friday night, scoring twice in the second and third periods on their way to a 5-3 victory over the Terriers in Portage la Prairie.
Noah Oughton (fifth, sixth) scored twice – including the eventual game winner 6:42 into the third period. Blake Farthing (fifth), Max Collyer (eighth), and Dylan Duzan (sixth) had the other goals for the Wolverines. Collyer’s goal was a short-handed goal – the fourth for the team this season.
Mariko Bercier earned the win with a stellar 47-save effort.
Wolverines 4, Oil Capitals 1
An early-season battle for first place last Tuesday saw the host Wolverines rise to the occasion as they defeated the visiting Virden Oil Capitals 4-1. With the victory the Wolverines edged past the Oil Capitals into not only first in the division but first in the MJHL.
“I thought our guys played a really solid team game today,” says Cochrane. “We knew coming in that Virden is a very good hockey club. I think what makes us successful against them is our willingness to play a hard, direct game and stick to our structure.
“Our guys get excited for these types of games, and it's a good measuring stick for where we're at as a group,” he added.
Wayway earned their fifth of sixth points off Virden in a special matinee game which drew 505 fans – most of which were area students. The Wolverines held period leads of 1-0 and 3-1 and were in control of the game throughout.
Noah Oughton (fourth) opened the scoring for the home team with a short-handed goal in the first. Henry Thunderblanket (first) scored the eventual game winner in the second, while Jonah Lemoine (fourth, fifth) had the two insurance goals.
Wayway’s Blake Farthing and Virden’s Brooks Siemens also added some spice to the game with their third-period fight.
Wayway netminder Mariko Bercier earned the win with a stellar 30-save effort.
Up next
The Wolverines are back on the ice Friday night following a mid-week break for those taking part in the MJHL-SJHL Challenge. The Wolverines will host the Northern Manitoba Blizzard on Friday night, with puck drop at 7:30 p.m. The Blizzard won the only meeting between these two teams this season back in September.
Wayway also visits Selkirk on Saturday to take on the Steelers. The Wolverines are 1-0 against the Steelers this year.
The Wolverines also play next Tuesday as they host the Neepawa Titans, who they are also 1-0 against this season.
CLAW MARKS – The Wolverines now sport a record of 12-3-0-1, leaving them one point back of the Oil Capitals for first in the division and the league … The Wolverines also sport a league-best goals for and against at plus 29. They have scored 68 goals and only allowed 39.

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Derek Holtom
Niverville Nighthawks Head Coach Dwight Hirst has been named the head coach for Team Manitoba at the Western All-Star Challenge against the SJHL. This will take place Nov. 2-4 in Martensville, Sask. The two assistant coaches are Northern Manitoba Blizzard Head Coach and President of Hockey Operations, Josh Gratton, and Waywayseecappo Wolverines Head Coach and General Manager, Landyn Cochrane.
The showcase event includes a practice on the first night, a morning skate on the second day and the first game between the two leagues that evening.
The Showcase wraps up the next morning with an early 11:30 a.m. game before players and coaches disperse and go back to their teams.
•The Manitoba Liquor and Lotteries MJHL Stars of the week are headlined by Marek Miller from the Steinbach Pistons. The talented forward had four goals and four assists in two games last week. Seven of those eight points came against the Winnipeg Blues.
Next up is Stefan Kostin from the Selkirk Steelers. The netminder won both his starts, posting a 1.88 GAA and a.960 save percentage. That included stopping 59 shots in a 3-2 victory over the Portage Terriers.
The final winner is Carter Kingerski from the Winnipeg Monarchs. He scored once and added four helpers in two games.
•On the trade front, the Dauphin Kings shipped defenseman Beckham Garchinski to Pembroke of the CCHL for a player development fee (PDF). The Winnipeg native had a goal and an assist in two games for the Kings this year.
As well, the Niverville Nighthawks sent forward Thomas Harnett to Trenton of the OJHL for a PDF. Harnett, 19, had three assists in five games for the Nighthawks this year.
In a bit of a blockbuster, the Waywayseecappo Wolverines shipped forward Carter Haney to the Winnipeg Monarchs for forward Cam Alt and a PDF.
Haney, 18, moves back to his hometown of Winnipeg. At the time Haney was sitting tied for 12th in the league for scoring with 16 points (six goals, 10 assists). Alt, who had 12 goals and 20 assists last year with the Monarchs, has no points in eight games this year with the Pueblo Peppers of the NAHL.
In other moves, the Winnipeg Blues sent forward Carter Voll to Niagara of the OJHL for a PDF. Voll, from Victoria, B.C., had two assists in five games with the Blues.
The Dauphin Kings sent forward Kurtis Kinoshita to the Northern Manitoba Blizzard for forward Renat Nahnieiev. Kinoshita was held pointless in five games with the Kings this year but already collected one assist in his first game with the Blizzard. Nahnieiev, who is from the Ukraine, had three goals and 10 assists this year with the Blizzard. Perhaps he’ll find a home in Dauphin, known for its large Ukrainian population.
And finally, the Winnipeg Blues acquired forward Nash Nicolay from Weyburn of the SJHL for a PDF. The Rocky Mountain House, Alta., 18-year-old, had zero points in six games.