The Manitoba Moose never trailed in today's afternoon game in Winnipeg, as they dropped the visiting Texas Stars 5-4. The game was Texas' final contest of the season in Canada. Two goals from their captain, Travis Morin, could not overcome a resurgent Manitoba offense, which scored two goals in twenty seconds early in the first and never looked back.
Prior to the game, the league suspended Brenden Kichton for his match penalty yesterday against Texas, an illegal check to the head. Gemel Smith, the recipient of that check, played today without incident.
Travis Morin got Texas on the board in the first after those quick Moose goals, but Manitoba finished the frame up 3-1 on a power play goal.