Manitoba Moose practice report (first skate with Winnipeg Jets prospect Colby Barlow)

The Ice cemented their playoff berth, securing four of the four points in the weekend series that chased them down as Chicago Wolves lost both games in overtime. They have two days off to rest and recover before resuming practice today as they prepare for another team chasing them in the standings with two games against the Wild to close out the home stretch of the regular season.

was a new but familiar face In today's practice we looked at 2023 1st round Colby Barlow Join Manitoba's AHL club for the first time since being designated by the Jets on Sunday.

Photo: Dave Minook (Illegal Curve)

Tournament control:

The Moose still have their sights set on the 4th place prize in the Central as they sit five points behind the Stars with a game in hand. Fittingly, they end the season with two games in Texas, which could be either team's chance to secure home-ice advantage for the best-of-three games and you're in the series. Head coach Mark Morrison asked about it after practice and said, “we always want to look ahead and not behind, so we try to catch them. keep it up.”

4. Stars 70 points (4 games left)
5. Moose 65 points (5 games left)
6. Wolves 56 points (6 games left)
7. Wild 55 points (5 games left).

Interview by Colby Barlow:

Coach media:

Health news:
Several strikers were missing from training today, incl Jeff Malott and Nicholas Jones. Also a defender Tyrell Bauer He was on the ice for several minutes before taking the puck directly to his face and sending it to the room. Head coach Mark Morrison said the pair of forwards both “should be fine soon”. He said Malott should be the choice for this weekend.

Next:
Tomorrow is another day of practice for the Moose as they continue to wrap up the home leg of the regular season this weekend against the Wild.