The Portage Terriers delivered a commanding performance, earning a 4-1 victory over the Steinbach Pistons in Game 3 of the MJHL Quarter-Finals. With this win, the Terriers now lead the series 2-1.
Key Moments
The Terriers set the tone early in the 1st period with a power-play goal from Nolan Nenow at 3:01, assisted by Cameron Bullinger and Owen Witt. The 2nd period remained scoreless.
Portage struck quickly in the 3rd period, with Nenow scoring his second goal just 45 seconds in on another power play, again with an assist from Witt. Steinbach responded at 9:07 with a goal from Jamie Fuchs, assisted by Connor Paronuzzi and Noah Szabo, giving the Pistons some hope. However, Portage regained momentum with two more goals: Dawson Madden’s tally at 10:24 assisted by Cameron Bullinger and Sully Ross and Adam Belzil’s at 14:46 assisted by Cousins.
Player Highlights
- Nolan Nenow (Portage): Nenow was the star of the game, netting two goals, both on the power play, and stepping up in pivotal moments for his team.
- Cameron Bullinger (Portage): Bullinger showcased his playmaking skills with two assists, contributing to key goals that solidified Portage’s victory.
- Goaltender Mitchell Kathler (Portage): Kathler was solid in net, stopping 15 of 16 shots and anchoring the Terriers’ defence.
Game Stats
- Shots on Goal: Portage 27, Steinbach 16
- Power Play Efficiency: Portage 2/8; Steinbach 0/1
- Attendance: 1,931
Portage’s disciplined performance and efficient power play proved to be the difference. With Game 4 approaching, the Steinbach Pistons will need to regroup quickly to avoid falling further behind in the series. Game 4 is back in Portage this Friday, March 28th.