The Winkler Royals were unable to take the ice Friday night after their road game in Warren was postponed due to a mechanical issue affecting the ice. The contest will be rescheduled at a later date.
Despite the idle weekend, Winkler remains atop the SEMHL standings at 7-0-1, holding first place with 15 points through eight games. The Royals return to action at home this week, hosting the Red River Wild on Friday, Dec. 19, before welcoming Ile des Chenes on Sunday, Dec. 21.
Morden edged despite third-period rally
The Morden Bombers were in action once last week, dropping a hard-fought 5–4 decision to the Red River Wild.
Red River built a 3–0 lead through the opening period before Morden mounted a third-period push. Cade Kowalski and Mike Rey scored just 25 seconds apart early in the final frame to pull the Bombers within one, and Jory Mullin added a late goal to keep the game close.
Red River reclaimed momentum with goals from Troy Lehmann and Jonah Wasylak, the latter sealing the outcome with an empty-net marker that stood as the game-winner. Morden outshot Red River but was unable to capitalize on three power-play opportunities.
Aaron Brunn made 33 saves for Morden in the loss.
The Bombers now sit at 5-5 on the season and will not return to action until Dec. 28, when they host Red River in a rematch.
Wild earn road win, face busy weekend
The Red River Wild picked up a key 5–4 win over the Morden Bombers, building an early three-goal cushion before holding off a late Morden push. Jonah Wasylak led the offence with two goals, including an empty-net marker that stood as the game-winner, while Jayden Catellier earned the victory in goal with 40 saves.
Red River returns to action this weekend with a pair of road games, visiting the league-leading Winkler Royals on Friday, Dec. 19, before travelling to Warren on Sunday, Dec. 21.
