The Manitoba Moose are set to face off against the Belleville Senators for the second consecutive night, following a tough 5-0 loss on Friday. This defeat marks Manitoba's fourth straight, and they find themselves with a 3-7 record over their last ten games. On the flip side, Belleville snapped their own three-game losing streak with the win, bringing their recent record to 4-5-0-1.
Tonight’s game coverage kicks off at 5:45 p.m. CT, available on CJOB.com, the Winnipeg Jets App, and AHLTV on FloHockey, with the puck dropping at 6 p.m. CT at CAA Arena.
Roster Moves and Shifts
The Winnipeg Jets called up Parker Ford and Danny Zhilkin from the Moose on Friday under emergency conditions. This marks Ford's second stint with the Jets this season, having started on the opening night roster, while Zhilkin got his first NHL call-up earlier this year. The duo has been productive for the Moose, combining for 43 points across 99 games.
In response, the Moose brought in reinforcements of their own. Reece Vitelli, a Winnipeg native, was recalled from the Savannah Ghost Pirates, and Jaydon Dureau joined from the Norfolk Admirals. Vitelli has been effective in the ECHL, tallying 22 points in 33 games, while Dureau is enjoying a career-high season with 41 points in 47 ECHL games.
OHL Connections
The Belleville Senators are celebrating the legacy of the Belleville Bulls, a nod to their Ontario Hockey League roots. Several Moose players, including Domenic DiVincentiis, Isaak Phillips, Colby Barlow, and Jacob Julien, have strong ties to the OHL. DiVincentiis, for instance, boasts a solid record with the North Bay Battalion, and Julien was instrumental in the London Knights’ back-to-back OHL championships.
Dynamic Duo on Ice
Mason Shaw and Walker Duehr have been a formidable pair for the Moose, sharing the ice in 39 of the team’s 61 games this season. Together, they’ve amassed 67 points, with Shaw leading the team with 37 points. Rookie Jacob Julien has recently centered their line, though David Gustafsson has been their most frequent linemate this season.
Defensive Standout
Isaak Phillips is making waves as the top-scoring defenseman for the Moose, with 24 points in 61 games. He recently found the net against the Toronto Marlies, continuing to build on his solid AHL career stats.
As the Moose look to bounce back, all eyes will be on these key players to see if they can turn the tide and end their losing streak.