The Portage Terriers held on.
They got some luck from the goaltender's best friend, however, you can't take anything away from Ryan Velan on Tuesday night. The 19-year-old netminder took over for Mitchell Kathler and is the only reason Portage cut their deficit in half.
He made 39 saves including a canditate for save of the year in the third period, Dauphin hit three posts, and the Terriers won their first game of the series, 2-1.
Portage scored two goals in the second period before Dauphin got back in the game with a goal from Gavin Nemis early in the third. The Kings gave it their all and pushed as hard as a team could in the late stages, but their two-goal deficit held them back.
Cole Sheffield turned away 27 saves in the defeat. Dauphin holds a two-games to one series lead heading into game four on Friday night at Credit Union Place. Game time is 7:30 and Dauphin Kings fans, it's time to pack the rink and cheer on the team.
