The Stonewall Jets beat the River East Royal Knights 5-2 on March 20, 2026, at the Veterans Memorial Sports Complex in Stonewall, Manitoba, to keep their championship season alive. This victory was the second for the team in this playoff series, which they now trail three games to two.
Forward Karson King led the local team by scoring three goals during the match. According to the Manitoba Major Junior Hockey League, King is currently one of the top scorers in the playoffs with nine goals and 11 points over five games.
The Jets finished their regular season in third place with a record of 24 wins, 14 losses, and two overtime losses. They are currently trying to advance past the sixth-seeded Royal Knights to eventually compete for their first league title since the 2015-2016 season.
The team returns to the ice for another home game tonight, March 23, 2026, at 7:30 PM in Stonewall. If the Jets win tonight, they will play a final and deciding game on March 27, 2026, to see which team moves on to the next round of the playoffs.
