WINNIPEG, September 29, 2026
It was a weekend of high-intensity action for the Winnipeg Blues, marked by an incredible road effort in Selkirk followed by a tough divisional battle against the visiting Niverville Nighthawks. From dramatic goaltending standouts to offensive surges, Winnipeg continued to show grit as the early regular season schedule ramps up.
JANTZ & BAILEY LIFT BLUES OVER STEELERS IN OVERTIME THRILLER
The Blues hit the highway to face the Selkirk Steelers in a hard-fought road battle that needed extra time to settle. After a tight defensive stalemate and scoreless opening frame, Selkirk broke through, but the Blues refused to yield. Driven by elite goaltending, Winnipeg dragged the game into 3-on-3 overtime, where forward Tristen Bailey delivered the decisive blow, snapping the game-winner past the Steelers netminder to lock up a thrilling 2–1 victory.
Three Stars of the Game (vs. Selkirk Steelers)
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George Jantz (WPG) – 42 Saves, .977 SV%
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Tristen Bailey (WPG) – Game-Winning Overtime Goal
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Stefan Kostin (SEL) – 28 Saves
BLUES SUFFER FIRST SETBACK IN HIGH-SCORING BATTLE WITH NIGHTHAWKS
Returning home to face the Niverville Nighthawks, the Blues looked to keep their winning streak rolling. Winnipeg drew first blood when Aidan Fisher capitalized on a crisp feed from Tristen Bailey to beat the Nighthawks goalie high. Additional goals from Jaxin Karst and Jacob Alexander gave the Blues offensive sparks in the second frame. However, Niverville’s attack exploded led by a historic five-goal effort from Luke Curtin, dealing Winnipeg an 8–3 loss in a physical, fast-paced matchup.
GEORGE JANTZ IS THE SPARX STAR OF THE WEEK
In recognition of outstanding individual performance, Winnipeg Blues netminder George Jantz has been named the Sparx Star of the Week! Jantz earned the honour following his extraordinary 42-save performance in Friday’s overtime victory over the Selkirk Steelers. Facing a relentless 43-shot barrage on the road, Jantz turned away shot after shot to finish the night with a staggering .977 save percentage. His poised presence between the pipes kept Winnipeg alive long enough to secure the extra point in extra time.
UP NEXT: BLUES HEAD NORTH TO DAUPHIN
The Blues will look to regroup and bounce back as they head on the road to face the Dauphin Kings on Friday, October 2nd. Puck drop is scheduled for 7:30 PM at Credit Union Place.
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Written by: Devin Racicot
