The Carman Cougars hockey team earned a 6-0 shutout victory against the W.C. Miller Aces on January 30, 2026, at the Carman Dufferin Arena in Carman, Manitoba. The win helped the local team break a recent streak of inconsistent play with a strong performance on both ends of the ice.
The victory is a major boost for the team as they move toward the February playoffs in the Zone 4 High School Hockey League. By preventing the Aces from scoring, the Cougars improved their defensive metrics and strengthened their case for a higher position in the standings and seeding ahead of provincial qualifiers.
Head coach Michael Hetherington, who is known for a disciplined defensive system, has emphasized limiting opponents’ scoring chances; the shutout reinforced that identity. The result will also be reflected in Manitoba High School Athletic Association records and power‑ranking calculations, which factor game results into provincial seeding determinations.
Games between Carman Collegiate’s hockey program and W.C. Miller are traditionally competitive because the towns of Carman and Altona are relatively close to one another. A six‑goal margin is a significant result for the Cougars as the regular season draws to a close.
