The Northern Manitoba Blizzard came up just short last night against their Highway 10 rivals in the Swan Valley Stampeders.

After a quiet first period, captain Kelton Kellerman and the Blizzard power play unit orchestrated back-to-back goals to make it 2–0. Swan Valley responded quickly, as Dylan Ruff and Ryder Woods each scored to tie the game at two.

The Blizzard earned another power play opportunity late in the second period, and Kayne Pawlick capitalized, tapping in the team’s third special teams goal of the night to give the Blizz a one-goal lead heading into the final frame.

The third period saw two goals from the Swan Valley offence, ultimately securing a 4–3 victory for the Stampeders.

The Blizzard will now set their sights on tonight’s matchup against the Neepawa Titans. Puck drop is scheduled for 8:00 p.m. at the Carberry Plains Community Centre.