So, are the Selkirk Steelers for real this year? The answer just might be yes. Or at the very least, they are positioned to get back into the playoffs this year for the first time since 2022.
A month into the season, the Steelers sit atop the MJHL standings with 20 points in 11 games, one more than the Steinbach Pistons who have 19 points in 10 games.
The Steelers rocketed out to a similar strong start last year, only to flounder as their schedule got tougher. They finished nine points back of the Niverville Nighthawks for the final playoff spot – a team that has, since their addition to the MJHL, edged out the Steelers for the final playoff spot in the East Division.

Read more in this week's edition of the Russell Banner.