Winnipeg, MB – The Winnipeg Blues put seven goals on the board in a 7-3 pre-season victory over the Selkirk Steelers at the RINK Training Centre on Saturday.
Brayden Foreman and Josh Ernst netted two goals each, while Aeden Loschiavo, Nick Finnson and Conner Grunsten registered two assists. Goaltender Cooper Hatfield was busy between the pipes stopping 42-of-45 shots he faced.
The Steelers received goals from Mathieu Cattellier, Blake Burr and Colby Jaquet. Goaltender Austin Deboer blocked 26-of-33 shots.
Blues 7 Steelers 3
Below is a rundown of the score sheet:
First Period
| Score | Team | Time | Goal | Assist(s) |
| 1-0 PP | Winnipeg | 7:01 | Carson Tiede | A. Loschiavo, M. Hill |
| 1-1 PP | Selkirk | 9:34 | Mathieu Catellier | C. Wigestrand, J. Chapel |
| 2-1 | Winnipeg | 16:24 | Josh Ernst | C. Grunsten, J. Vanderhooft |
| 3-1 | Winnipeg | 19:43 | Josh Ernst | C. Grunsten |
Second Period
| Score | Team | Time | Goal | Assist(s) |
| 4-1 | Winnipeg | 7:30 | Nolan Weihs | A. Shumka |
| 4-2 | Selkirk | 10:47 | Blake Burr | J. Chapel |
Third Period
| Score | Team | Time | Goal | Assist(s) |
| 5-2 | Winnipeg | 2:51 | Matt Hill | A. Loschiavo, N. Finnson |
| 5-3 PP | Selkirk | 9:38 | Colby Jaquet | Unassisted |
| 6-3 | Winnipeg | 10:15 | Brayden Foreman | N. Finnson |
| 7-3 SH | Winnipeg | 19:16 | Brayden Foreman | R. Raeside |
Special Teams
| Team | PP | PK |
| Winnipeg | 1/2 | 2/4 |
| Selkirk | 2/4 | 1/2 |
Shots on Goal
| Team | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | Total |
| Winnipeg | 20 | 6 | 7 | 33 |
| Selkirk | 13 | 15 | 17 | 45 |
The Winnipeg Blues conclude its 2019 pre-season schedule against the Selkirk Steelers at the Selkirk Recreational Centre on Sunday, September 17. Puck drop is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. CT