Portage, MB – The Winnipeg Blues dropped its 2019-2020 regular season to the defending MJHL Champion Portage Terriers 4-2 at Stride Place on Friday night.
The Terriers received goals from Tyler VanDeynze, Logan Christensen, Riley Bruce and Owen Murray. Goaltender Nathan Moore stopped 17-of-19 shots he faced.
The Blues got goals from Kyle Guenter and Rhys Raeside. Goaltender Cooper Hatfield blocked 33-of-36 shots.
Blues 2 Terriers 4
Below is a rundown of the score sheet:
First Period
| Score | Team | Time | Goal | Assist(s) |
| 1-0 | Portage | 16:22 | Tyler VanDeynze | J. Giacomin, L. Calder |
Second Period
| Score | Team | Time | Goal | Assist(s) |
| 2-0 | Portage | 4:12 | Logan Christensen | L. Taylor, J. Moffatt |
| 3-0 PP | Portage | 6:29 | Riley Bruce | C. Thompson, T. Lees |
Third Period
| Score | Team | Time | Goal | Assist(s) |
| 3-1 | Winnipeg | 3:38 | Kyle Guenter | C. Tiede |
| 3-2 PP | Winnipeg | 17:53 | Rhys Raeside | M. Sartor |
| 4-2 | Portage | 19:19 | Owen Murray | Unassisted |
Special Teams
| Team | PP | PK |
| Winnipeg | 1/6 | 2/3 |
| Portage | 1/3 | 5/6 |
Shots on Goal
| Team | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | Total |
| Winnipeg | 6 | 9 | 4 | 19 |
| Portage | 14 | 16 | 7 | 37 |
The Winnipeg Blues home opener is taking place against the Portage Terriers on Sunday, September 22 at the RINK Training Centre. Puck drop is scheduled for 5:30 P.M.