Show Offensive Depth as St. Vital's Struggles Continue
In a statement win on Thursday, the Transcona Railer Express powered past the St. Vital Jr. Victorias 7-4, marking their seventh consecutive victory and securing their position at the top of the MMJHL standings. It was a display of offensive depth and disciplined execution by Transcona, with seven different players lighting the lamp in a complete team effort. While St. Vital fought back valiantly, their comeback fell short, and they now find themselves winless in their last four games, largely missing the contributions of injured forward Ryland Nechwediuk, who sat out his third game in a row.
Transcona came out strong, jumping to a quick four-goal lead that forced St. Vital into a defensive stance early. With their offense firing on all cylinders and multiple players contributing to the scoring, the Railer Express set a fast pace and controlled the ice, keeping St. Vital on the back foot. However, the Victorias showed resilience, clawing their way back into the game and narrowing the score in the second period. A key moment came when Blake Lee took a late penalty for St. Vital, giving Transcona the opening they needed to convert on the power play, regaining their momentum, and taking the wind out of St. Vital’s sails.
Leading the charge defensively for Transcona was rookie goaltender Logan Maroni, who continued his strong play between the pipes. Maroni, who now boasts a perfect 3-0-0 record with a stellar .931 save percentage, proved once again why he’s part of the league’s top goaltending tandem alongside Sage Delaronde. Together, the Maroni-Delaronde duo has anchored the Railer Express and become a formidable presence for opposing teams, helping Transcona establish itself as the league’s team to beat. Maroni’s sharp performance on Thursday provided crucial stability as St. Vital generated plenty of offensive pressure and forced him to make timely saves.
For St. Vital, it was a challenging night in goal for Ethan Penner, who has been a rock for his team but struggled to find his usual rhythm against Transcona’s relentless attack. Typically a steady presence, Penner will be looking to rebound in his next outing to help St. Vital get back to winning form. Despite the team’s recent struggles, there was a bright spot in Michael Spence, who scored his first two goals of the season, providing a glimmer of hope and energy for the Victorias as they fought to stay competitive.
The Victorias have keenly felt the absence of Ryland Nechwediuk. Known for his playmaking and leadership on both ends of the ice, Nechwediuk’s injury has created a gap in St. Vital’s lineup that they have yet to fill. His return will be crucial as the Victorias aim to regroup and find their footing again.
Both teams fired numerous shots on goal, with each side pressing hard to find the back of the net in a high-energy, offensively driven game. However, Transcona’s balanced attack and defensive depth ultimately proved too much for St. Vital to overcome. With this win, Transcona moves into first place, riding the strength of their seven-game streak and showcasing a dynamic roster ready to contend with any challenge.
As Transcona extends its winning ways, St. Vital will look to regroup and regain momentum, focusing on the return of key players and reestablishing their defensive stability. This game solidifies Transcona’s place at the top, while St. Vital is left searching for answers and eager to end their winless stretch in the games to come.
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League 2024-2025
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| team | gp | pts | % | |
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Charleswood Hawks | 12 | 21 | .875 |
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Transcona Railer Express | 12 | 19 | .792 |
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Ft.Garry/Ft.Rouge Twins | 12 | 16 | .667 |
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St. Boniface Riels | 12 | 16 | .667 |
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St. Vital Jr. Victorias | 13 | 16 | .615 |
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Raiders Jr. Hockey Club | 14 | 15 | .536 |
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Stonewall Jets | 12 | 13 | .542 |
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St. James Jr. Canucks | 12 | 10 | .417 |
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River East Royal Knights | 12 | 7 | .292 |
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Pembina Valley Twisters | 13 | 5 | .192 |
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Leading Scorers
League 2024-2025
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| player | gp | g | a | pts | |
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Rubigny, Tyler | 13 | 15 | 15 | 30 |
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Nechwediuk, Ryland | 9 | 4 | 20 | 24 |
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Gorchynski, Dean | 12 | 5 | 17 | 22 |
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Carlson, Matt | 11 | 8 | 11 | 19 |
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Goodbrandson, Nate | 14 | 11 | 8 | 19 |
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Bateman, Peyton | 11 | 9 | 8 | 17 |
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Davis, Connor | 12 | 6 | 11 | 17 |
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Spicer, Austin * | 11 | 8 | 8 | 16 |
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Halamandaris, Carter | 11 | 7 | 9 | 16 |
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Hueging, Ryland | 11 | 7 | 8 | 15 |
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Leading Goaltenders
League 2024-2025
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| Minimum 240 Minutes Played | ||||
| goaltender | mp | gaa | sv% | |
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McLeod, Jackson | 243 | 1.48 | .931 |
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Domenico, Alex | 298 | 1.81 | .912 |
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Pauls, Alex | 300 | 2.00 | .926 |
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Delaronde, Sage * | 361 | 2.16 | .927 |
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Gordon, Keegan | 663 | 2.17 | .931 |
