The Portage Terriers roster has been bolstered in a few different ways already this season. The Terriers have already made three additions to their lineup, just 12 games into the regular season.

The first acquisition was 18-year-old Brenden Holba, who has put up two points in his first five games with the team. He says this is his first time playing at the junior hockey level and notes he has had to adjust quickly.

"There's been a little bit of a learning curve but I'm starting to get into things," says Holba. "As the season goes along, I'll keep going and getting better every game."

Just a day after adding Holba to the roster, the Dogs also picked up a defenceman in Daron Cyr, who came over from the AJHL's Calgary Canucks. He says playing in Portage is a much different feeling, which he has loved so far.

"I love being a Terrier," says Cyr. "It's a lot different, coming from a big city to a smaller town. I really like the atmosphere and I love the rink. I think this team has a lot of potential, and I believe we're going to start winning some games here."

The 19-year-old defenceman has dished out two assists in four games while playing in a Terrier uniform.

The most recent addition to the Dogs' roster is another blueliner in Brandt Young, who has been assigned to the Terriers from the WHL's Winnipeg Ice. The 18-year-old played in 17 contests with the Ice last season but had yet to suit up this year. He says it was a bit upsetting initially to be sent down, but Young plans to make the most of his time in Portage.

"I'm not going to sugar coat it, I was a little disappointed to be sent down from Winnipeg but I think Portage is a great second option for me," Young explains. "I thought Portage would be the next best place for me to play, so I looked forward to heading out to Portage."

Young made his Terrier debut this weekend against the Steinbach Pistons and impressed many with his performance. The Neepawa, Manitoba product spent five games with the Winnipeg Freeze last year and says he likes to chip in on both ends when playing in the MJHL.

"I'd say I'll probably be a two-way defenceman in Portage," says Young. "I pride myself on my defensive zone play, making a good first break-out pass from our own zone is key for me. I think I'll also be able to jump up in the play and provide some offence as well."

He says his ability to make plays at a high pace is something he believes will benefit the Terriers greatly. Young notes he has been welcomed with open arms, which has made everything easier for him.

Young, Holba, and Cyr will continue to help the Terriers build up their win total with their next time on the ice being Friday in Selkirk as they take on the Steelers.