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Steinbach Pistons go down 2-0 in MJHL finals
3 minute read Updated: Yesterday at 2:29 PM CDTThe Winkler Flyers have put together an impressive start to the Manitoba Junior Hockey League (MJHL) finals, holding the best offense in the league during the regular season to only one goal in two victories.
The Steinbach Pistons, the MJHL's regular season champions, have looked a touch slow in the finals falling 2-1 in game one in Niverville April 19 and 3-1 in game two in Winkler April 21.
Blake Matheson was the difference for Winkler, even though his name didn't show up on the scoresheet, save for a third-period interference penalty.
Matheson was on the ice as Steinbach pushed for the tying goal. As the clock ticked down, the Pistons threw the puck into the slot, but no player was able to get a stick on it. With starting goalie Malachi Klassen down and out, and the puck falling on the pinching defender's stick, Matheson desperately dove in front of the shot, blocking it and saving the game for Winkler.
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