Heres the 3 fights that happened in Kelowna.
The stampohar and Bo Montogmery fights were very quick and nothing really landed.
McCue laid the beatdown On Google
Bo Montgomery
John Stampohar
Saturday, January 31, 2009
Tigers go 1-3 on the road
The tigers took a 6-4 loss in Kamloops.
IF there was a positive it was that the tigers managed to come back from a 2 goal deficit to tie the game briefly in the third period.
Calgary comes to town on thursday, Hopefully the boys get a couple days away from hockey to refresh thier minds.
IF there was a positive it was that the tigers managed to come back from a 2 goal deficit to tie the game briefly in the third period.
Calgary comes to town on thursday, Hopefully the boys get a couple days away from hockey to refresh thier minds.
Friday, January 30, 2009
Tigers get smoked 10-1
Well it cant get any worse than that.
I made the trek over to a friends house to watch the game on shaw tv only to have the feed freeze after 10 minutes. So we decided to watch the flames instead.
After checking in to see the tiger game score was a blowout we decided to do something else, and didn't bother listening to the rest of the tiger game.
I noticed looking at the plus/minus section at www.whl.ca that willy was switching up the line combos right from the start. In the 10 minute part of the first period that i did see, the new guy (Bo montgomery), took a swipe at the puck and missed only to have Kelowna come down on a 2-1 and score.
The tigers play Kamloops tomorrow. I don't have a good feeling about that game :(
It sorta feels like there is a rift on the team. I don't know how to explain it but something doesn't feel right. The leaders need to step up.
I still believe that the tigers have loads of talent on their team. When they start showing it and play a full 60 minutes they will surprise people. I firmly believe that the tigers have not played their complete "A" game yet this season.
I made the trek over to a friends house to watch the game on shaw tv only to have the feed freeze after 10 minutes. So we decided to watch the flames instead.
After checking in to see the tiger game score was a blowout we decided to do something else, and didn't bother listening to the rest of the tiger game.
I noticed looking at the plus/minus section at www.whl.ca that willy was switching up the line combos right from the start. In the 10 minute part of the first period that i did see, the new guy (Bo montgomery), took a swipe at the puck and missed only to have Kelowna come down on a 2-1 and score.
The tigers play Kamloops tomorrow. I don't have a good feeling about that game :(
It sorta feels like there is a rift on the team. I don't know how to explain it but something doesn't feel right. The leaders need to step up.
I still believe that the tigers have loads of talent on their team. When they start showing it and play a full 60 minutes they will surprise people. I firmly believe that the tigers have not played their complete "A" game yet this season.
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
Tigers lose to the Giants 4-3
Their was a 15 minute delay to the game as 2 panes of glass broke during the pre-game warmups
The tigers started out strong scoring a couple of quick goals. The tigers got up to a fairly quick 2-0 lead just ten minutes into the first period. Vancouver slowly crawled back into the game getting a pair of goals in the second period to the tigers one. Then Vancouver scored 2 goals in the the third to tie and take their first lead of the game with just 2 minutes remaining in the game.
Tristan King fought James Henry
Vancouver outshot the tigers 34-22.
The Giants Broadcast second period guest was the writer from McKeen's scouting service. He mentioned Linden Vey as one prospect who really stood out in tonights game.
3 stars were
1. Vancouver - James Wright
2.Tigers - Tyler Ennis
3.Vancouver - James Henry
Tigers had a better effort. Your guess is as good as mine as to if the tigers play with the same type of effort for their next couple games.
Good news is lethbridge also lost, bad news is Brandon and swift each gained 2 points.
The tigers started out strong scoring a couple of quick goals. The tigers got up to a fairly quick 2-0 lead just ten minutes into the first period. Vancouver slowly crawled back into the game getting a pair of goals in the second period to the tigers one. Then Vancouver scored 2 goals in the the third to tie and take their first lead of the game with just 2 minutes remaining in the game.
Tristan King fought James Henry
Vancouver outshot the tigers 34-22.
The Giants Broadcast second period guest was the writer from McKeen's scouting service. He mentioned Linden Vey as one prospect who really stood out in tonights game.
3 stars were
1. Vancouver - James Wright
2.Tigers - Tyler Ennis
3.Vancouver - James Henry
Tigers had a better effort. Your guess is as good as mine as to if the tigers play with the same type of effort for their next couple games.
Good news is lethbridge also lost, bad news is Brandon and swift each gained 2 points.
Sunday, January 25, 2009
Tigers win battle of the cats
I thought the tigers started the game out pretty slow in the first period. They weren't moving their legs and the forwards were doing a poor job of not getting sticks in the passing lanes.
Fight: Travis Dunstall vs Art Bidlevski
The fight was all Bidlevski as he fed Dunstall shot after shot. The only thing that saved Dunstall was that he still had his helmet on which probably deflected a few punches.
That fight seemed to create a spark for the tigers. After that they started moving thier feet, and playing better hockey.
I thought sean ringrose had a good game for himself. He has been one of the few guys who have kept moving thier feet every game, and tonight he was rewarded with a couple goals.
I thought tristan king, Tyler Ennis, and Linden Vey, Colton Grant, Tyler Bunz also had pretty good games for themselves.
Tomas kundratek had a wobbly first period, but played much better in the last 2 periods.
I thought Thomas Carr looked comfortable back on the point. (Minus the minor bloop of punching the puck into his own net)
Cody carlson is struggling, I would like to see him get a couple games off to rebuild his confidence level. He is letting the opponents get position on him in his own end.
Travis Dunstall is one player I still dont like. I sorta wonder why he is getting so much Ice-time. He doesnt move his feet, and he only plays well when both of his linemates have really good games. He should watch game footage of himself, every time he gets the puck he starts gliding.
The tigers game took a step forward tonight, hopefully they can continue that bond and gel together out on the road next week. Lethbridge lost to Red Deer so that makes up the ground that we lost to them earlier. Brandon beat Kelowna in a shoot-out so the Tigers remain 6 points back of them.
Fight: Travis Dunstall vs Art Bidlevski
The fight was all Bidlevski as he fed Dunstall shot after shot. The only thing that saved Dunstall was that he still had his helmet on which probably deflected a few punches.
That fight seemed to create a spark for the tigers. After that they started moving thier feet, and playing better hockey.
I thought sean ringrose had a good game for himself. He has been one of the few guys who have kept moving thier feet every game, and tonight he was rewarded with a couple goals.
I thought tristan king, Tyler Ennis, and Linden Vey, Colton Grant, Tyler Bunz also had pretty good games for themselves.
Tomas kundratek had a wobbly first period, but played much better in the last 2 periods.
I thought Thomas Carr looked comfortable back on the point. (Minus the minor bloop of punching the puck into his own net)
Cody carlson is struggling, I would like to see him get a couple games off to rebuild his confidence level. He is letting the opponents get position on him in his own end.
Travis Dunstall is one player I still dont like. I sorta wonder why he is getting so much Ice-time. He doesnt move his feet, and he only plays well when both of his linemates have really good games. He should watch game footage of himself, every time he gets the puck he starts gliding.
The tigers game took a step forward tonight, hopefully they can continue that bond and gel together out on the road next week. Lethbridge lost to Red Deer so that makes up the ground that we lost to them earlier. Brandon beat Kelowna in a shoot-out so the Tigers remain 6 points back of them.
Friday, January 23, 2009
Suspensions announced
Tiger Suspensions
Matt McCue received 2 games for his part for re-engaging in the second fight.
Lethbridge Suspensions
Dwight King gets 5 games for jumping off the bench
Craig Orfino gets 3 games for jumping off the bench
Lethbridge's Coach Micheal Dyck gets 5 games and a $500 fine for letting his players off the bench
Lethbridge as a team was fined $500 for having players leave the bench
Matt McCue received 2 games for his part for re-engaging in the second fight.
Lethbridge Suspensions
Dwight King gets 5 games for jumping off the bench
Craig Orfino gets 3 games for jumping off the bench
Lethbridge's Coach Micheal Dyck gets 5 games and a $500 fine for letting his players off the bench
Lethbridge as a team was fined $500 for having players leave the bench
Thursday, January 22, 2009
Canes-Tigers Brawl....video included
I was expecting allot worse reading the white board.
What mcCue did to Scevoir is exactly the same thing as to what Ben Wright was doing to Jayce Coyle. Both players were in the scrum both were targeted and had to engage in a fight.
The canes fans have a point that mcCue picked on a player that doesn't fight. But neither does jayce coyle. Not really honorable but if your in the scrum you gotta be prepared.
McCue looked pretty winded after his first fight, and Dwight King was tossing him around
Not only did Beach instigate the whole fight, but he went after another player when the linesman was escorting him to the box. If that doesn't happen McCue doesn't go back to help out, and 2 canes don't jump off the bench.
Suspension Gueses
I would guess that King, and Orfino (the players who jumped off the bench) Will get a handful of games for their actions. The nhl has a 10 game suspension rule. The outcome to as who won the fight should have no implication to the amount of games they get. Both players should get the same penalty. I would guess the whl will give out a 6-8 game suspension.
McCue I briefly checked the records and i think that his is first 2 game misconducts this year. He may get a game suspension for re-engaging in the scrum after his first fight.(If it is indeed his 3rd GM of the season he will probably get 2 games)
Kyle BEach may also have some discipline handed to him for instigating the whole ordeal twofold. He should get a similar punishment to what mccue gets, unless Beach's (repear-offender status) will add another element to his punishment. I would guess one game + whatever the whl gives him for repeat offender
no doubt both teams will get fined $500+ for their part in the brawl. Lethbridge may get an increase fine due to players hoping over the bench.
What mcCue did to Scevoir is exactly the same thing as to what Ben Wright was doing to Jayce Coyle. Both players were in the scrum both were targeted and had to engage in a fight.
The canes fans have a point that mcCue picked on a player that doesn't fight. But neither does jayce coyle. Not really honorable but if your in the scrum you gotta be prepared.
McCue looked pretty winded after his first fight, and Dwight King was tossing him around
Not only did Beach instigate the whole fight, but he went after another player when the linesman was escorting him to the box. If that doesn't happen McCue doesn't go back to help out, and 2 canes don't jump off the bench.
Suspension Gueses
I would guess that King, and Orfino (the players who jumped off the bench) Will get a handful of games for their actions. The nhl has a 10 game suspension rule. The outcome to as who won the fight should have no implication to the amount of games they get. Both players should get the same penalty. I would guess the whl will give out a 6-8 game suspension.
McCue I briefly checked the records and i think that his is first 2 game misconducts this year. He may get a game suspension for re-engaging in the scrum after his first fight.(If it is indeed his 3rd GM of the season he will probably get 2 games)
Kyle BEach may also have some discipline handed to him for instigating the whole ordeal twofold. He should get a similar punishment to what mccue gets, unless Beach's (repear-offender status) will add another element to his punishment. I would guess one game + whatever the whl gives him for repeat offender
no doubt both teams will get fined $500+ for their part in the brawl. Lethbridge may get an increase fine due to players hoping over the bench.
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
Tigers lose 7-5 to the canes
I predicted a 5-3 canes win. I was 2 goals off on each side. :)
I was listening to the canes broadcast and I cannot stand their color commentator. Constantly interrupts the play by play guy and looses his cool during emotional times in the games.
The tigers gave up 4 leads and the Canes overtook them in the third. The canes Outshot the tigers 18-5 in the third. Thats 4 of the last 5 games where they've apparently failed to show up in the third period. Maybe some conditioning should be in the works.
BIG Brewhaha in the third
The Tigers/Canes rivalry was awakened tonight. From what I've gathered on the radio from the canes side, Lethbridge's Kyle beach started showboating after he had a wide open breakaway empty netter.
The tigers took exception, someone threw a stick trying to stop the breakaway, McCue went after Beach, Colton Scevior stepped in and McCue promptly pounded him into the ice, and there was blood everywhere. The tigers had an extra man because they pulled thier goaltender, so two hurricanes players stepped off the bench and took on McCue. (Dwight king, Craig Orfino)
Apparently King got the better of McCue at the end.
McCue ended up with 2 fighting majors and 2 game misconducts. I cant remember off the top of my head but if McCue has had a game misconduct in a previous game he would be suspended 1 game for accumulating 3 game misconducts.
No doubt the whl will review this. Suspensions and fines could be handed out to some degree.
I was listening to the canes broadcast and I cannot stand their color commentator. Constantly interrupts the play by play guy and looses his cool during emotional times in the games.
The tigers gave up 4 leads and the Canes overtook them in the third. The canes Outshot the tigers 18-5 in the third. Thats 4 of the last 5 games where they've apparently failed to show up in the third period. Maybe some conditioning should be in the works.
BIG Brewhaha in the third
The Tigers/Canes rivalry was awakened tonight. From what I've gathered on the radio from the canes side, Lethbridge's Kyle beach started showboating after he had a wide open breakaway empty netter.
The tigers took exception, someone threw a stick trying to stop the breakaway, McCue went after Beach, Colton Scevior stepped in and McCue promptly pounded him into the ice, and there was blood everywhere. The tigers had an extra man because they pulled thier goaltender, so two hurricanes players stepped off the bench and took on McCue. (Dwight king, Craig Orfino)
Apparently King got the better of McCue at the end.
McCue ended up with 2 fighting majors and 2 game misconducts. I cant remember off the top of my head but if McCue has had a game misconduct in a previous game he would be suspended 1 game for accumulating 3 game misconducts.
No doubt the whl will review this. Suspensions and fines could be handed out to some degree.
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
Tigers squeak out a 6-5 SO win
I don't mean to sound so negative but I have been really disappointed in the tigers overall defensive game during the last few home games. The amount of mistakes their making is not tiger- hockey like.
Not only are the defense making horrible pass decisions, but quite frequently someone will get out of position and leave their area of coverage open + a variety of other mistakes. I hope they look at their video and work on a solution to fix things because they are playing pretty horrible in their own end.
Tigers play Lethbridge tomorow
I am gonna guess a 5-3 Canes win.
The canes have just barely lost to the blades and giants in overtime, the tigers will have thier hands full.
Not only are the defense making horrible pass decisions, but quite frequently someone will get out of position and leave their area of coverage open + a variety of other mistakes. I hope they look at their video and work on a solution to fix things because they are playing pretty horrible in their own end.
Tigers play Lethbridge tomorow
I am gonna guess a 5-3 Canes win.
The canes have just barely lost to the blades and giants in overtime, the tigers will have thier hands full.
Sunday, January 18, 2009
Tigers beat Rebels 5-1
I thought the tigers put forth the same effort they did vs Saskatoon, they got lucky with some weak play by the rebels net-minder in the first period. The young rebels lineup really only have one line that is a threat on the ice, and to boot their leading scoring was out with an injury.
It was about time that Bosch was put back on Tyler Ennis' line. Bosch has been underperforming/struggling. Prior to tonight he had only had 2 goals in his last 20 games. I am wondering if his job as "captain" is affecting his on ice performance, Or if playing with a floater(dunstall) has something to do with it.
Dunstall has been struggling pretty badly as of late as well. 1 goal in his last ten games, doesn't cut it for a 19yr old. He needs to get his ass in gear and learn to skate when he isn't in the offensive zone.
Joey Frazer has been catching my eye. He has been battling pretty hard, and his skating has improved allot. He has been an exciting player to watch, winning allot of one on one battles. He sort of reminds me of Brandon Kozun of the Hitmen, a small but powerul forward.
The Isherwood vs Cullen Morin fight was a pretty good one. It was a fairly lengthy bout and both guys got some good punches in. The linesman stepped in too early. Isherwood has been playing better defensively than he had been playing before Christmas. I could hear a roar from each bench whenever a player landed a good shot.
McCue had another bad game tonight, he is taking too many unnecessary penalties.
Game on Tuesday vs Chilliwack.
Chilliwack just suprisingly knocked of calgary!
It was about time that Bosch was put back on Tyler Ennis' line. Bosch has been underperforming/struggling. Prior to tonight he had only had 2 goals in his last 20 games. I am wondering if his job as "captain" is affecting his on ice performance, Or if playing with a floater(dunstall) has something to do with it.
Dunstall has been struggling pretty badly as of late as well. 1 goal in his last ten games, doesn't cut it for a 19yr old. He needs to get his ass in gear and learn to skate when he isn't in the offensive zone.
Joey Frazer has been catching my eye. He has been battling pretty hard, and his skating has improved allot. He has been an exciting player to watch, winning allot of one on one battles. He sort of reminds me of Brandon Kozun of the Hitmen, a small but powerul forward.
The Isherwood vs Cullen Morin fight was a pretty good one. It was a fairly lengthy bout and both guys got some good punches in. The linesman stepped in too early. Isherwood has been playing better defensively than he had been playing before Christmas. I could hear a roar from each bench whenever a player landed a good shot.
McCue had another bad game tonight, he is taking too many unnecessary penalties.
Game on Tuesday vs Chilliwack.
Chilliwack just suprisingly knocked of calgary!
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