Tuesday, September 13, 2011

Tigers Release 3

Jared Wilson, Chad LaBelle and Cole Sanford were all released to their respective midget AAA teams, with 17-year-old Wilson going back to the Calgary Royals, 16-year-old LaBelle headed to the Calgary Northstars and Sanford, also 16, going back to the Program of Excellence in Kelowna, B.C

http://www.medicinehatnews.com/local-sports/tigers-release-three-more-players-09132011.html

So thier Roster now Looks Like:

Goalies:(3)
Tyler Bunz, (19)
Dawson MaCauley (17)
Kenny Cameron (18)


Defense(11)
Ryan Aasman (19)
Kyle Becker (17)
Dylan Busenius (18)
Spenser Jensen (16)
Matthew Konan (20)
Tyler Lewington (17)
Scott McKay (19),
Sebastian Owuya (20)
Patrick Parkonnen (18)
Ty Stanton (16)
Alex Theriau (19)


Forwards(17)
Dylan Bredo (18)
Gavin Broadhead (16)
Trevor Cox (16)
Rhys Dieno (18)
Emerson Etem (19)
Jonathon Gaudet (19)
Cole Grbavac (20)
Jayden Hart (17)
Kale Kessy (19)
Wheaton King (19)
Boston Leier (18)
Reid Petryk (18)
Adam Rehak (19)
Riley Sheen (17)
Hunter Shinkaruk (17)
Curtis Valk (18)
Kellan Tochkin (20)

31 Players Total

Likely To Not Return(2)
Tyler Pitlick(20)
Linden Vey(20)

The forward group is almost set. The Tigers have 2-3 cuts on forward to make. Although this year they may keep an extra depth player with Etem's return uncertain.

4 Defensive Cuts to make. This will be a very tough decision for the Tigers to make as a couple of thier new rookies are making legitimate cases to stay. Are they good enough to push out a veteran or two for thier spots?

Monday, September 12, 2011

NHL Prospect Camp - Tiger Edition

Last Edit: Tuesday Morning 8:45 AM (included Dylan Busenius game with minnesota)
For my thoughts on Saturdays exhbition game look down 1 post.

The Traverse City Tourney started on Saturday and here is a recap of Tiger Performers for both Days

Sat Sept 10. Dallas 8 Carolina 2
Jace Coyle: +1, Alex Theriua: +6, Cole Grbavac 3 shots, Trisston King 1 assist +2
http://www.pointstreak.com/prostats/gamesheet_full.html?gameid=1662920

Sun Sept 11 Dallas 2 NY Rangers 6:

Jace Coyle 1 shot, 2 PM's
Triston King -2
Cole Grbavac 2 assists +2 1 shot 7 PM's 1 fight
Alex Theriau Scratched

Grbavacs Fight - Cole Grbavac vs Tayler Jordan
-Nothing Landed Grbavac with the takedown.



http://www.pointstreak.com/prostats/gamesheet_full.html?gameid=1686832

Saturday Sept 10 Buffalo 6 Minnesota 3
-Dylan Busenius was scratched


Sunday Sept 11, Minnesota 4 Detroit 2
Dylan Busenius was a +1

Sun Sept 11 -- Oilers 7 Canucks 2
-Bunz ws the backup, Pitlick healthy Scratch, Tochkin Scratched
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EDITED In Mondays Game
Vancouver 4 Calgary 3
Kellan Tochkin 1 goal 6 shots +2

Jets vs SJ
- Owuya Scratched

Tigers Defeat Lethbridge 10-1 Exhibition

Was busy this weekend plus my internet was down, but here are a few notes from this weekends exhibition game.

The Tigers simply played like a team full of players still looking to grab a roster spot. Lethbridge Came out and played more physical early in the second but they couldnt withold a Tigers Surge.

2 players Jared Wilson and Kyle Becker were not listed on the Tigers Gameday roster sheet, everyone else including the gameday scratches were listed. Haven't heard anything news wise about them being released, but it may be the case?

EDIT Kyle Becker is injured.

Notes On New Players
Ty Stanton(16) - Very smart, and very quick. As a 16 year old he has lots or room to fill out his frame but this Dman could be a stud for the Tigers down the road. He looked very good

Tyler Lewington(17) - Reminded me of Former Tiger Thomas Carr - Very steady work ethic, made all the right plays. Lewington and Stanton played the majority of the game together, and they looked very poised and confident all night.

Spenser Jenson - Big body but looks like he hasn't 100% adjusted to the whl speed, which may not be a great thing when it comes to regular season play. He could possibly be an odd man out.

Rhys Dieno - Reminds me of Bretton Cameron, but with quicker acceleration. Finishes his checks, works hard, and also displays some skill.

Adam Rehak - 4 goals. This kid loves to shoot. He was on a 3 on 1 and shot the puck from the high slot(of course he scored). Has an aggressive nose for the net, and tried to go after a hurricane player after he knocked over his linemate in the corner, has a fiestyness to him.

Riley Sheen - displayed a couple nice offensive moves. Has nice hands in tight however while he wasnt bad defensively he wasn't winning some of the puck battles that the other players were winning in his own end.

Trevor Cox(16)- Small speedy but with the forwards left he could be an odd man out.

Jonathen Gaudet - He got into a fight early on was behind the paly but the opposing player got an instigator. Gaudet pounded on him. Gaudet, Grbavac, Kessy - could be the most feared(intimidation wise) line in the league if they happened to play together. Although it might be better to spread their toughness out.

Ryan Aasman - Got into a fight after he was tangled with a Hurricane player who was looking to go all night. The Tigers have two rookies who have looked pretty good. If the Tigers want him to stay they will likely either have to cut a young rookie in lewington/stanton or trade someone like Mackay.

Overall a very good showing by the rookies. By my account they have roughly 1 goalie, 4 defenseman, and 4-5 forwards to cut. Although they might not get down to the numbers for a while.

Goaltenders - Both played half the game. MaCauley let in one goal. As it stands the goaltending battle is still very close, with Bunz a key prospect in the Oilers system one of these two might be the starter for the Home opener in two weeks. Right Now its too tough to call.

Saturday, September 10, 2011

Pats Defeat Tigers 6-5 SO Exhibition

GameSheet: http://www.whl.ca/schedule/show/game/59413

The Tigers have Video highlights on their website.

Tiger Vets In Lineup:6 + Wheaton King, Ryan Aasman
Regina Vets In Lineup: 8 + 5 players with 30 games or more whl experience

Dawson MaCauley was in net for all 5 Regina goals. Kenny Cameron came into the game in the second period and shut the door the rest of the way. However he was beaten twice in 2 attempts in the shootout. The seesaw battle for backup continues.

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The Tigers make their only home exhibition game Tonight at the Arena.

Wednesday, September 7, 2011

Devan Dubyk Moving On

Full Article: http://www.tigershockey.com/article/dubyk-moving-on


"It was a tough overeager situation here, and I didn't crack the top three so I've decided to play Junior 'A' in Humboldt, Saskatchewan for the Broncos," states Dubyk.

"It's sad to leave a great organization like the Tigers, and a great group of guys. I know I'll miss them and hopefully they miss me, and hopefully they'll make a long playoff push."

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Well with the numbers game, I think he knew that the oulook for this season didn't look very good for him. I'm happy to see that he will be able to keep playing hockey for another year, where it looks like he will be a starter. I wish him Good Luck!

That essentially cuts camp down one more to 34.

Tigers Cut 4

Blake Penner(15)
Nathan Mortlock(15)
Quinlan Moore (17)
Brennan Hunker (17)


35 players remain in camp. From what I remember last year they had 29 players but had no extra's spares as players left for NHL Camps. 8 Players will be heading off to pro camps this next week(not including linden Vey, or tyler pitlick) Both are expected to be gone. Their may be an outside shot of pitlick returning if the Oilers farm system is filled with thier many up and coming prospects, however I still think it is unlikely for that scenario to happen.

Emerson Etem will have a chance to make the Ducks this year. If Anaheim Forward Teemu Selanne decides to retire Etem might just be given a chance to stick in the nhl if he impresses. IMO I think they will send Etem back after a handful of nhl games, but if selanne does retire they just may end up keeping him. Keep your fingers crossed.


http://www.tigershockey.com/article/tigers-cut-down-roster-after-weekend-tourney
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Dieno Shows Spark

Camp Exodus Set to Begin
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If I may make a comment :), this year the MH News and tigershockey.com have done an excellent job at reporting any and all news about the Tigers so far this season. Much Much better than in years past. Keep it up, Good Work!

Monday, September 5, 2011

Oil Kings Defeat Tigers 3-2 in Ex. Game 2

WHl Gamesheet: http://www.whl.ca/schedule/show/game/59406

Despite the loss the Tiger rookies should be proud as they played a more veteran Oil King lineup, as I counted 12 Oil Kings vets who played last season in the game.

The Tigers dressed Devan Dubyk,Patrik Parkkonen, and Curtis Valk along with (,King,Aasman) as the other whler's with at least half a season of whl experience.

Curtis Valk wore the "C"
Patrik Parkonen the "A"
Ryan Aasman the "A"

Rhyse Dieno scored a pair of power-play goals. Dawson MaCauley stopped 20 of 20 shots for the Tigers, while Devan Dubyk surrendered 3 powerplay goals.

In the past the Tigers have made a couple more cuts after the Edmonton Tourney. They'll likely cut down on their 15 year olds as well.

Their Next game is on Friday in Shanavun against the Regina Pats. Followed by their only exhibition game at home on Saturday against Lethbridge.

Sunday, September 4, 2011

Tigers Win First Exhibition Game 4-2 Against Calgary

Game Sheet link: http://www.whl.ca/schedule/show/game/59401

Kenny Cameron and Dawson MacAuley split the goal-tending duties for the Tigers.

The Tigers dressed 3 whl regulars in Hunter Shinkaruk, Ryan Aasman, and Sebastien Owuya, as well as two former wheat kings in Wheaton King, and Jonathen Gaudet.

The Tigers also dressed Two 15 year olds in Blake Penner, and Nathyn Mortloch. Penner had a goal while Mortloch had an assist.

Hunter Shinkaruk wore the C, while Ryan Aasman and Sebastien Owuya wore the "A"'s

Rhyse Dieno, and Jayden Hart lead the way with a goal and assist each.

Next exhibition game is tomorrow vs the Oil Kings.

Friday, September 2, 2011

Tigers Cut Down to 39

www.tigershockey.com listed their current roster http://www.tigershockey.com/article/tiger-trim-training-camp-roster

Comparing that to the players who played in the intrasquad game the following players have been cut.

Cody Schlosser
Spencer Bomboir
Wyatt Trumbley
Wyatt Johnson
Allan Killback
Devon McAndrews
Cameron Gotaas
Paige Maul

The Tigers play a couple exhibition games Sunday and Monday in the Oil Kings annual Pres-season tournament. Historically the Tigers have played mostly all of thier new players to see how they fit in, and make more cuts after the weekend.

MHNews Article on the cuts: http://www.medicinehatnews.com/local-sports/tigers-cut-down-to-39-players.html

EditAlso added Tyler Bunz blog to the blog roll on the right hand side.

Wednesday, August 31, 2011

Black & White Intrasquad Game!

Thoughts

First time I saw a lot these players, so descriptions will be extremely brief. Kinda wished I kept a closer eye on some of the forwards, as they tended to blend it together. which is not a bad thing.

Spenser Jenson(16)(defense) - big agile, mobile, plays the body well. Needs some coaching but has a shot at making the team this year.

Blake Penner(15)(forward) - Quick, feisty and has a gritty aggressiveness in his game. Threw a lot of hits.

Riley Sheen(17) - Slick hands looked pretty shifty and has some speed to his game. Good hustle and picked up his man in the D-Zone.

Adam Rehak(19) - new Euro Loves to shoot from anywhere. Has an aggressive nose for finding the puck. I think he scored 2 or 3 goals in the Intrasquad game.

Cody Schlosser(15 Goalie) covers and controls the lower half of the net real well. shots up high seemed to handcuff him.

Dawson McAuley(17 Goalie) - Was victim to a number(3-4) of rebound goals. Real big in net, and made the first save though.

Kenny Cameron (18, goalie) has a Tim Thomas like attitude fighting for the puck. Quick and agile, Never gave up on the shot and made some good 2nd and 3rd saves. Has the potential to edge out McAuley if he can keep it up long-term.

Wheaton King(forward) - bigger body the few times I saw him he was throwing out hits, Good positioning.

Reid Petryk - looked really good controlling the puck. Noticed him and shinkaruk the most.

Jonathen gaudet (19)(forward) - This years version of Sam Dezman. Skated real hard, bigger body and threw some hits, looked real solid. He will have to play hard every day if he wants to get a spot.

Devon McAndrews(16)(forward) - HUGE looked like he was 6'5. Didnt get a long look at him but The couple times I watched him the smaller guys seemed to be skating around him. Although he did seem to posses some good straight line speed.

Emerson Etem(19) had a couple big rushes, He was playing the body and being aggressive.

Ryan Aasman(19)(defence) - wasn't particularly impressed. Good skater, but seemed to be fighting the puck. He had the initial poise of a veteran but I remember watching quite a few times where he fumbled the puck, and had no finish. He will have to be better if he wants a spot.

Hunter Shinkaruk(17) was flying out their and was easily beating all the rookies to the puck. Best Tigers off the night.

Gavin Broadhead(16)(forward) - I honestly thought he wasn't playing until I saw him in the third period. Watched him closely for a couple shifts and he looked real good at controlling the puck along the boards and anticipating the play. Based on those couple shifts he may be a front runner for a spot.

Nathyn Mortlock(15)(defense) looked very small on the ice.

Ty Stanton's(Defence) I liked his offensive instincts, but he might be a liability defensively.

Cameron Gotaas(forward) - (16) Very speedy, very small.

Thier was one line for team black, Paige Maul? Riley Sheen?, Brennan Hunker? cant 100% remember but they created lots of havoc stealing pucks and creating offense for team black. Rhys Dieno, and Trevor Cox I remember thinking they created some pretty good offense for team white But team white also struggled defensively at times.

The game roster is down below. Html is buggering up with blogger code so it may be a ways down.















































































Team Black
Team White
Goalies Goalies
Kenny Cameron Tyler bunz
Cody Schlosser Dawson McAuley
Devon dubyk Spencer Bomboir
Skaters Skaters
Wyatt Trumbley Sebastien Owuya
Ty Stanton Scott McKay
Nathyn Mortloch Ryan Aasman
Matt Konan Tyler Lewington
Spenser Jenson Quinlan Moore
Emerson Etem Jared Wilson
Wheaton King Hunter Shinkaruk
Riley Sheen Gavin Broadhead
Brennan Hunker Cameron Gotaas
Allan Killback Rhys Dieno
Cole sanford Trevor Cox
Wyatt Johnson Blake Penner
Paige Maul Reid petryk
Boston Leier Curtis Valk
Dylan Bredo Jayden Hart
Adam Rehak Devon McAndrews
Kale Kessy Jonathon Gaudet
Patrick Parkkonen Chad Labelle



Allan Caldwell over at his blog has the Tiger players left at camp.
http://smallatlarge.blogspot.com/2011/08/2011-12-camp-rosters.html