The Steinbach Pistons head to Swan Valley to face off against the Stampeders for games 3 and 4 of the MJHL semifinals.
The Steinbach Pistons currently have a 2-0 series lead over the Swan Valley Stampeders, outscoring them 10-5 over that span. Game 1 of the series saw the game go to double over time with Ty Paisley scoring the game winner just under four minutes into the second overtime period. Game two was a bit of a different story with the Pistons getting a commanding 5-1 win. The Swan Valley Stampeders had a strong first round, beating the Dauphin Kings in six games. This season the Pistons are 1-1 in Swan Valley’s barn, winning the first game 5-2 and losing the second game 2-1 in shootout. Kobe Grant and Dominik Wasik have been back stopping each of the teams with Grant boasting a 0.905 SV% and a 3.25 GAA and Wasik boasting a 0.910 SV% and a 2.73 GAA.
SPECIAL TEAMS
PISTONS: PP 7/41 – 17.1% PK 30/34 – 88.2%
STAMPEDERS: PP 6/39 – 15.4% PK 30/37 – 81.1%
PLAYERS TO WATCH
Pistons: Ty Paisley
Ty Paisley currently leads the MJHL in playoff scoring with 14 points (4 goals and 10 assists) in 9 games. Paisley has been playing some dominant hockey as of late, getting 7 points over his last 3 games. Paisley has been playing with confidence and intelligence and it is showing in his point production. Paisley scored a highlight reel goal last game, going between the legs and sneaking it past Kobe Grant in what would be the goal to really kickstart the Pistons offence.
Stampeders: Collin Jennings
Collin Jennings is second in MJHL playoff scoring with 12 points (5 goals and 7 assists) in 8 games, which also leads all defensemen in the MJHL. Jennings plays a game mixed with offence but also grit and toughness. Jennings will join in on the rush and produce on the offensive side of the puck but also get in the scrums and disrupt the opponents play and offensive production.