The Virden Oil Capitals are in a heated battle for the final playoff spot, holding a narrow one-point lead over the Waywayseecappo Wolverines. With only a few games remaining in the regular season, every point matters, and the stakes couldn’t be higher.
The Caps returned from a 2-game road trip up north with 2 crucial wins under their belts giving them 4 points. The road trip started vs the Swan Valley Stampeders Tuesday night where the Caps took a 3-1 win. Miller and Englot were able to find the back of the net with Englot scoring twice.
The next day the Caps headed up to The Pas to take on the Norman Blizzard. Once again, the Caps were able to take a 3-1 win like the previous night. Bryant, Plaisier, and Englot were the scorers in that game. The Oil Caps now sit 1 point ahead of the Wolverines following those wins.
The Oil Caps will take to the ice in Neepawa vs the Titans on Saturday night in a crucial matchup that could make or break their hope for the playoffs. Meanwhile, the Wolverines will be busy on both Friday and Saturday nights, playing the Winnipeg Blues and Dauphin Kings, giving them a chance to catch up and potentially leapfrog Virden in the standings. It’s shaping up to be an intense weekend of hockey with both teams fighting for their playoff lives.