Tyler Bunz gets the start in Goal.
Overagers Dressed
Colton Grant is dressed
Bretton Cameron is dressed
Mark Isherwood is dressed
Ryan Holfeld is scratched
16 yr olds Dressed
Dylan Bredo
Dylan Businius
1st period
Tigers start the game really strong.
1-0 Oil Kings. EDM Raedeke, (5) , 8:35
Isherwood gave the puck away on a bad cross ice D to D pass, and the Oil Kings Score, on a breakaway.
Well after a good start the tigers were caught with a couple penalties, and a bad giveaway by Mark Isherwood totally killed their momentum. The Oil Kings started playing better and threw quite a few shots on net. Subtract the Isherwood giveaway and its a fairly even period, slight edge to the Oil Kings.
End Of First
2nd Period
Oil Kings 2-0. Soudek, (1)
Matt Konan pinched and crunched a guy at the blueline. OIl kings got a breakaway and scored. Right after the tigers are on a 5-3 penalty kill.
3-0. Oil Kings Raedeke, (6) (Lowe, Vincour), 6:29.
Was a scramble in front of the net. Bunz got bumped,Jayce Coyle kicked the puck out to the blueline and Brett Raedeke roofed a wrist shot. Raedeke, (6) (Lowe, Vincour), 6:29
4-0 Oil Kings. Breitkreuz, (1) (Van de Mosselaer), 11:13.
Brett Breitkruiz roofed a perfect shot up high off the wing.
Fight Breitkreuz, Brett vs Mark Isherwood
3 seconds from the faceoff these to come together and start hugging. Isherwood was pretty much bear hugging the whole time while Breitkreuz tried to throw punches to the back off Isherwood's Head.
Tigers finally get a good shift. 3 or 4 High quality scoring chances but they just cant beat Torrie Jung.
5-0 Oil Kings Burns, (1) (Ewanyk), 16:31.
Scrum behind the net and Micheal Burns was left untouched in the slot and scored. I missed the change but Tyler Bunz was pulled. Devan Dubyk in the net for that last goal, cant fault him for that one though.
Ugg that was ugly. The tigers aren't skating at all. Their forwards aren't getting open their defense are playing whack a puck and hoping it reaches the target. The oil kings are scoring on every chance they get. TO make matters worse all 5 goals were even strength goals.
End Of Second
Third Period
No scoring. Tigers had more or less the same kind of period. Making poor decisions, with the puck.
End Of Third
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Sum: Tigers started off pretty good, playing in the Oil Kings end for the first 4 minutes, but after that everything fell apart. The Oil Kings looked hungrier and played really good defensively, collapsing to the net, and clearing all the rebounds.
The oil Kings had that kind of game where their good chances were going in. Compared to last game vs Kootenay it was Night and Day. Oil Kings were shooting everything up high, and Bunz was having trouble with it. The new goalie looked good in his debut, played well positionally.
If the Tigers want to be a contending team efforts/mistakes like that can not happen.
3 Stars
1st Star Torrie Jung
2nd Star Drew Nichol
3rs Star Brent Raedeke
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Tigers Make Trade
Medicine Hat, AB - Medicine Hat Tigers announce today they have made a trade with the Moose Jaw Warriors.
The Tigers sent 17-year-old prospect forward Michael Forsyth and a 6th round bantam pick to the Warriors for 19-year-old forward Matt MacKay and 18-year-old goaltender Deven Dubyk.
"Matt is a skilled forward with good hands who works real hard from the top of the circles down to the net," said Tigers' general manager/head coach Willie Desjardins. "We are excited to have Matt join our team. He was at Minnesota Wild's training camp this year and we are looking forward to what he can bring to our club."
MacKay, from Calgary, AB, is a 5' 11", 190 lbs centre man who played in 31 games last season with the Warriors, scoring 6 goals and adding 3 assists for 9 points along with 19 penalty minutes.
"Deven is a player who is looking for a new start in the WHL," stated Desjardins. "He was just named the SJHL player of the week and has had a terrific start with Notre Dame Hounds."
"Our goaltending coach, J.F. Martel, worked with Deven this summer and liked what he saw. Deven has the potential to be a very good goaltender," concluded Desjardins.
The Minitonas, MB native stands 6'3" and weighs in at 180 lbs. He appeared in 35 games for Moose Jaw last year posting a 4.57 goals against average and 0.866 save percentage.
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Thoughts
I think the writing is on the wall for Ryan Holfeld, and Colton Grant. IF they planned on moving Holfeld they would of had to acquire another goaltender and they did that with this trade. I would expect Kundratek, Isherwood, and Cameron to be the 20's this year, barring any major injuries, or unexpected trade offers.
About aquiring another 19 year old forward. I'm thinking the Tigers are going to try and make an extended run this year. Their defense looks amazing, and they have a very solid group of forwards. They might not boast the firepower of other teams, but every line is solid. The other teams won't win a war of attrition against the tigers. Also the tigers are a tiny bit bigger, much faster, and play the body more.
They also have injury protection in the forward and defender positions. The tigers will still have to make a move or two regarding their 16 year olds. I think Dylan Businius will be the odd guy out on teh blueline, just because there isn't any room for him.
19 Year Olds
As for their 19 year olds a lot of people are wondering what the hell the tigers are doing by stacking so many of them this year. I think they are doing it for depth. I see the tigers trying to challenge this year. I could also see one or two of them them being dealt later in teh year, if they were to acquire a top talent. The tigers do have an extra 2nd and 3rd round pick for trading trevor glass.
The tigers are already semi-rebuilding in a sense that they have a bundle of good 16-17 year olds. Their 19 year group of bottom round picks(and FA pickups) who they have stuck with has matured. And the tigers are going to see how far they can run the table.
The Tigers sent 17-year-old prospect forward Michael Forsyth and a 6th round bantam pick to the Warriors for 19-year-old forward Matt MacKay and 18-year-old goaltender Deven Dubyk.
"Matt is a skilled forward with good hands who works real hard from the top of the circles down to the net," said Tigers' general manager/head coach Willie Desjardins. "We are excited to have Matt join our team. He was at Minnesota Wild's training camp this year and we are looking forward to what he can bring to our club."
MacKay, from Calgary, AB, is a 5' 11", 190 lbs centre man who played in 31 games last season with the Warriors, scoring 6 goals and adding 3 assists for 9 points along with 19 penalty minutes.
"Deven is a player who is looking for a new start in the WHL," stated Desjardins. "He was just named the SJHL player of the week and has had a terrific start with Notre Dame Hounds."
"Our goaltending coach, J.F. Martel, worked with Deven this summer and liked what he saw. Deven has the potential to be a very good goaltender," concluded Desjardins.
The Minitonas, MB native stands 6'3" and weighs in at 180 lbs. He appeared in 35 games for Moose Jaw last year posting a 4.57 goals against average and 0.866 save percentage.
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Thoughts
I think the writing is on the wall for Ryan Holfeld, and Colton Grant. IF they planned on moving Holfeld they would of had to acquire another goaltender and they did that with this trade. I would expect Kundratek, Isherwood, and Cameron to be the 20's this year, barring any major injuries, or unexpected trade offers.
About aquiring another 19 year old forward. I'm thinking the Tigers are going to try and make an extended run this year. Their defense looks amazing, and they have a very solid group of forwards. They might not boast the firepower of other teams, but every line is solid. The other teams won't win a war of attrition against the tigers. Also the tigers are a tiny bit bigger, much faster, and play the body more.
They also have injury protection in the forward and defender positions. The tigers will still have to make a move or two regarding their 16 year olds. I think Dylan Businius will be the odd guy out on teh blueline, just because there isn't any room for him.
19 Year Olds
As for their 19 year olds a lot of people are wondering what the hell the tigers are doing by stacking so many of them this year. I think they are doing it for depth. I see the tigers trying to challenge this year. I could also see one or two of them them being dealt later in teh year, if they were to acquire a top talent. The tigers do have an extra 2nd and 3rd round pick for trading trevor glass.
The tigers are already semi-rebuilding in a sense that they have a bundle of good 16-17 year olds. Their 19 year group of bottom round picks(and FA pickups) who they have stuck with has matured. And the tigers are going to see how far they can run the table.
Sunday, September 27, 2009
New Poll
EDIT:
There are rumors afloat about a deal in the works. Some have heard some names being thrown around and a couple of people are saying its a done deal. Nothing is official as of yet, here is the rumor
To MH: Devan Dubyk 18 Goaltender, Matt MacKay C 19 yr old
To MJ: Mike Forsyth 17yr old, 6th round bantam pick
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I added a New Poll at the top of the page, about the Tigers goal celebrations.
Some background In case you haven't watched the tigers yet:
Usually after goal is scored the team will skate to the bench to "tap gloves" with the rest of the team on the bench and the goalie.
This year the players skate by the bench and goalie with their elbows and tap elbows with each other.
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There is one fan report that mentions Tomas Kundratek has returned to the team.
As noted by bluedino in the comments section in the previous post.
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09/28/2009 Tomas Kundratek (D) Medicine Hat ADD Signed to
the whl site confirms.
There are rumors afloat about a deal in the works. Some have heard some names being thrown around and a couple of people are saying its a done deal. Nothing is official as of yet, here is the rumor
To MH: Devan Dubyk 18 Goaltender, Matt MacKay C 19 yr old
To MJ: Mike Forsyth 17yr old, 6th round bantam pick
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I added a New Poll at the top of the page, about the Tigers goal celebrations.
Some background In case you haven't watched the tigers yet:
Usually after goal is scored the team will skate to the bench to "tap gloves" with the rest of the team on the bench and the goalie.
This year the players skate by the bench and goalie with their elbows and tap elbows with each other.
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There is one fan report that mentions Tomas Kundratek has returned to the team.
As noted by bluedino in the comments section in the previous post.
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09/28/2009 Tomas Kundratek (D) Medicine Hat ADD Signed to
the whl site confirms.
Thomas Kundratek Re-assigned Part 2
A game summary vs the Kootenay game in the previous post below.
I found an article from a knowledgeable NY Rangers blogger and will post a piece of it.
Thomas Kundratek
"There was little surprise in those players that were either reassigned or released today"....... "and Tomas Kundratek was reassigned to Medicine Hat (for the second time)."
When I spoke to Kundratek last night, he thought he would be sent back to junior. When I asked whether he would go, he smiled and said, “I don’t know.” But Head Coach Ken Gernander responded to my inquiries about this particular reassignment saying that Kundratek “did not seem unhappy.” I am definitely not as sure as Gernander is about this, and not sure that Kundratek will report. I certainly hope so, as there is no question in my mind that he will benefit greatly from another year of junior, but there is a lot of money in Europe, so I am holding my breath that he will report. Kundratek has an excellent shot, and will be a very good professional defensive blueliner in two to three years, but, at this point, he is so thin, its hard to believe that he plays as well as he does.
http://hfrangersblog.com/
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If he does report. This complicates the overager situation and amount of D-men the tigers have. Colton Grant has been a healthy scratch for all 3 games. I don't see the tigers letting Ish, or Cameron go.
The tigers still have 6 - 16 yr olds on the roster, which they will need to cut at least 2. Kundratek coming back would also put them at 9 defenseman.
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Lethbridge Trades for Linden Rowat
http://www.lethbridgehurricanes.com/?p=0&action=shownews&article=24755
I found an article from a knowledgeable NY Rangers blogger and will post a piece of it.
Thomas Kundratek
"There was little surprise in those players that were either reassigned or released today"....... "and Tomas Kundratek was reassigned to Medicine Hat (for the second time)."
When I spoke to Kundratek last night, he thought he would be sent back to junior. When I asked whether he would go, he smiled and said, “I don’t know.” But Head Coach Ken Gernander responded to my inquiries about this particular reassignment saying that Kundratek “did not seem unhappy.” I am definitely not as sure as Gernander is about this, and not sure that Kundratek will report. I certainly hope so, as there is no question in my mind that he will benefit greatly from another year of junior, but there is a lot of money in Europe, so I am holding my breath that he will report. Kundratek has an excellent shot, and will be a very good professional defensive blueliner in two to three years, but, at this point, he is so thin, its hard to believe that he plays as well as he does.
http://hfrangersblog.com/
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If he does report. This complicates the overager situation and amount of D-men the tigers have. Colton Grant has been a healthy scratch for all 3 games. I don't see the tigers letting Ish, or Cameron go.
The tigers still have 6 - 16 yr olds on the roster, which they will need to cut at least 2. Kundratek coming back would also put them at 9 defenseman.
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Lethbridge Trades for Linden Rowat
http://www.lethbridgehurricanes.com/?p=0&action=shownews&article=24755
Saturday, September 26, 2009
Tigers Beat Kootenay 4-2
I watched the game on webcast, and took a few notes. Here they are, nothing too detailed.
Colin Mopanschuck, Scott McKay both played tonight. Colton Grant was another overager scratch. The whl gamesheet is very inaccurate on who scored and who dressed as of Saturday night. Tyler Bunz would get the start in goal.
Interesting Note: Wacey Hamilton was a scratch tonight. The official reason was the "flu". But If you watched the game last night you could see a play where he went laboring off the ice with an obvious shoulder injury after missing a hit and ramming into the boards.
Willie Desjardin would get his 300th regular season victory. Last year the tigers failed to win vs the Kootenay Ice, getting only 1 point out of 6 games.
First Period
The game started out with both teams playing well defensively and either team couldn't generate many scoring chances. The tigers would start to pressure Kootenay in their own end generated quite a few good quality chances. Finally near the end of the period the tigers had a 4-3 rush up the ice, Linden Vey would receive a cross ice pass and slam it home into a semi-open net. 1-0 Tigers
My internet decided it would be a nice time to cut out for 10 minutes, and when I came back the score was 3-1 Tigers.
Emerson Etem scored on a 5-3 powerplay off a goal mouth scramble, and the Ice scored on a long shot from the point.
Kale Kessey was also stoned on a breakaway.
Second Period
Kootenay would get a 5on3 PP after Cody carlson threw the puck over the glass.
However the tigers would Kill it off. Kootenay was in the zone for almost the entire duration and got a lot of shots on net. The tigers also blocked quite a few shots as well.
Fight
Mathew Konan vs Matt Frazer - I'm not sure how it started but it ended real quick, both guys almost hit the ice as soon as the gloves came off.
Third Period
Tyler Bunz stopped a high shot from the point. The rebound came straight down and Kootenay's Dustin Sylvester quickly banged in the rebound. 3-2 Tigers
The tigers would then be rewarded with a 5-3 PP. They looked dangerous and came close to scoring numerous times but couldn't beat Kootenay Ice goaltender Nathan Lieuwen.
Late in the game Kootenay would pull their goaltender. Mark Isherwood would clear the zone by smacking the puck off the glass and out. The puck would trickle down right into the open net, sealing the victory.
Final Score 4-2 Tigers
3 Stars
1. M.H - 24 Mark Isherwood 1 Goal 3 assists
2. KTN - 31 Nathan Lieuwen - Stopped quite a few quality chances
3. M.H - 26 Emerson Etem - 2 Goals
The whl webcast looks like it improved a little bit over last season. The double screen looks much better. But watching on a full screen is still a little blurry.
Summary: The tigers didn't play as well as on friday, but they played a pretty solid Road Game. They had a couple new players in the lineup, and they didn't look out of place.
With this Win Willie Desjardin gets his 300th regular season victory.
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Check out Jeff Bromley's Blog for his recap of the game here
http://jeffbromley.blogspot.com/
Colin Mopanschuck, Scott McKay both played tonight. Colton Grant was another overager scratch. The whl gamesheet is very inaccurate on who scored and who dressed as of Saturday night. Tyler Bunz would get the start in goal.
Interesting Note: Wacey Hamilton was a scratch tonight. The official reason was the "flu". But If you watched the game last night you could see a play where he went laboring off the ice with an obvious shoulder injury after missing a hit and ramming into the boards.
Willie Desjardin would get his 300th regular season victory. Last year the tigers failed to win vs the Kootenay Ice, getting only 1 point out of 6 games.
First Period
The game started out with both teams playing well defensively and either team couldn't generate many scoring chances. The tigers would start to pressure Kootenay in their own end generated quite a few good quality chances. Finally near the end of the period the tigers had a 4-3 rush up the ice, Linden Vey would receive a cross ice pass and slam it home into a semi-open net. 1-0 Tigers
My internet decided it would be a nice time to cut out for 10 minutes, and when I came back the score was 3-1 Tigers.
Emerson Etem scored on a 5-3 powerplay off a goal mouth scramble, and the Ice scored on a long shot from the point.
Kale Kessey was also stoned on a breakaway.
Second Period
Kootenay would get a 5on3 PP after Cody carlson threw the puck over the glass.
However the tigers would Kill it off. Kootenay was in the zone for almost the entire duration and got a lot of shots on net. The tigers also blocked quite a few shots as well.
Fight
Mathew Konan vs Matt Frazer - I'm not sure how it started but it ended real quick, both guys almost hit the ice as soon as the gloves came off.
Third Period
Tyler Bunz stopped a high shot from the point. The rebound came straight down and Kootenay's Dustin Sylvester quickly banged in the rebound. 3-2 Tigers
The tigers would then be rewarded with a 5-3 PP. They looked dangerous and came close to scoring numerous times but couldn't beat Kootenay Ice goaltender Nathan Lieuwen.
Late in the game Kootenay would pull their goaltender. Mark Isherwood would clear the zone by smacking the puck off the glass and out. The puck would trickle down right into the open net, sealing the victory.
Final Score 4-2 Tigers
3 Stars
1. M.H - 24 Mark Isherwood 1 Goal 3 assists
2. KTN - 31 Nathan Lieuwen - Stopped quite a few quality chances
3. M.H - 26 Emerson Etem - 2 Goals
The whl webcast looks like it improved a little bit over last season. The double screen looks much better. But watching on a full screen is still a little blurry.
Summary: The tigers didn't play as well as on friday, but they played a pretty solid Road Game. They had a couple new players in the lineup, and they didn't look out of place.
With this Win Willie Desjardin gets his 300th regular season victory.
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Check out Jeff Bromley's Blog for his recap of the game here
http://jeffbromley.blogspot.com/
Friday, September 25, 2009
Tigers loose to Calgary 5-4 in a Shootout
Wow what a game.. It was pretty Impressive from a tiger standpoint.
The score IMO was not an indicator how the game went. The Tigers had half a step on the Hitmen all night, with the exception of the last couple minutes in the third and their powerplay in overtime. The tigers are also hitting ALOT MORE than they did last year. Thier Defense moved the puck very quickly and killed most Hitmen Fore checks. Overall They looked really really good, with some minor glitches, that cost them dearly.
The Hitmen came out really strong in the first period, they were hitting alot and playing pretty fast, but the tigers were finding the passing lanes and outmatching them. I was actually a little surprised by that. If Wacey Hamilton can get the team going like that every game, we as Tiger fans could be in for a very entertaining year. *Crosses Fingers*
Their were many fans frustrated by the reffing tonight. The Hitmen were awarded a goal in the second period in front of a massive dogpile in front of the tigers net. Everyone was pushing and shoving in the crease, I don't know How Chris Savage could see that puck through the whole thing. Ryan Holfeld was pushed to the side, as Calgary players were digging in and Tigers were trying to lift sticks and push guys away, Holfeld got swept out of position leaving an open net.
The tigers had a goal disallowed. Someone was pushed into the far goal post and knocked the net off, as a Tiger player banked a shot off Martin Jones pads' and in. They reviewed the play for a good 5-8 minutes and then called it no goal.
Both goals were reviewed and didn't go the Tigers way.
The Hitmen did have a few quality chances late and could have won the game in regulation, or Overtime. I thought Ryan Holfeld played a pretty poor opening couple of periods, however he did play really well in the third.
Fights
The game looked like it was getting a little nasty for a few minutes. Bretton Cameron was nailed from the side in a dangerous position into the boards, which was borderline checking form behind. Moments later Zdenik Okal hit a Hitmen Defender from behind.
There were also a few fights resulting from those hits.
Tyler Fiddler Took on Mathew Konan - one of them slipped and it was a short wrestling match.
Tanner Sohn vs Ben Wilson
Sohn was the instigator but didn't receive a penalty for it. Sohn came in swinging pretty widly while the hitmen player kept leaning back avoiding everything. Wilson threw a jab which popped Sohn under the visor by surprise. Sohn kept trying to throw punches but Wilson kept backing up easily avoiding them. They fell to the ice just as Sohn appeared to be getting an upper hand. Sohn had a little bit of blood running down as he skated to the box.
Thoughts
I was impressed by some of the veterans tonight that I haven't necessarily liked in the past. I liked Josh Koper tonight, he showed some hustle and surprised me. I thought Thomas Carr played a phenomenal game on defense. Cody Carlson played very good.
More thoughts..
Tanner Sohn wasn't pinching in every shift. Mathew Konan, and Jace Coyle were moving the puck around very fast in tight. Bretton Cameron, and Wacey Hamilton were outstanding. Cameron kept blocking shots head first which is a little dangerous, his arm is gonna be black after blocking all those shots. Reid Petryk looked good tonight too. He didn't get a lot of icetime, but he created a really good chance when he picked off the puck along the boards after a Hitmen player heard footsteps and Petryk threw it towards the net.
Mark Isherwood I thought had another difficult game, he didn't play horrible, but he can play MUCH better. 1 thing I keep noticing is how he tends to hesitate on his first good passing option out of his zone, skates a little bit then makes a low percentage pass with an opponent in the way.
Colton Grant again was the overager scratch. Business, MacCauly, Leir, Bredo, McKay were also not dressed.
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Link TO Medicine Hat News article on the game.
http://www.medicinehatnews.com/content/view/137881/110/
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Also Cole Penner was traded again.
He went From Brooks Bandits -----Melfort---to Grand Prairie -- who then traded him to Merritt Centennials of the BCHL. Penner didn't report to Melfort, or Grand Prairie who traded him hours after getting him.
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Travis Dunstall
He has rejoined the Grand Prairie Storm. A recent game summary confirms it.
http://www.gpstorm.com/association.aspx
The score IMO was not an indicator how the game went. The Tigers had half a step on the Hitmen all night, with the exception of the last couple minutes in the third and their powerplay in overtime. The tigers are also hitting ALOT MORE than they did last year. Thier Defense moved the puck very quickly and killed most Hitmen Fore checks. Overall They looked really really good, with some minor glitches, that cost them dearly.
The Hitmen came out really strong in the first period, they were hitting alot and playing pretty fast, but the tigers were finding the passing lanes and outmatching them. I was actually a little surprised by that. If Wacey Hamilton can get the team going like that every game, we as Tiger fans could be in for a very entertaining year. *Crosses Fingers*
Their were many fans frustrated by the reffing tonight. The Hitmen were awarded a goal in the second period in front of a massive dogpile in front of the tigers net. Everyone was pushing and shoving in the crease, I don't know How Chris Savage could see that puck through the whole thing. Ryan Holfeld was pushed to the side, as Calgary players were digging in and Tigers were trying to lift sticks and push guys away, Holfeld got swept out of position leaving an open net.
The tigers had a goal disallowed. Someone was pushed into the far goal post and knocked the net off, as a Tiger player banked a shot off Martin Jones pads' and in. They reviewed the play for a good 5-8 minutes and then called it no goal.
Both goals were reviewed and didn't go the Tigers way.
The Hitmen did have a few quality chances late and could have won the game in regulation, or Overtime. I thought Ryan Holfeld played a pretty poor opening couple of periods, however he did play really well in the third.
Fights
The game looked like it was getting a little nasty for a few minutes. Bretton Cameron was nailed from the side in a dangerous position into the boards, which was borderline checking form behind. Moments later Zdenik Okal hit a Hitmen Defender from behind.
There were also a few fights resulting from those hits.
Tyler Fiddler Took on Mathew Konan - one of them slipped and it was a short wrestling match.
Tanner Sohn vs Ben Wilson
Sohn was the instigator but didn't receive a penalty for it. Sohn came in swinging pretty widly while the hitmen player kept leaning back avoiding everything. Wilson threw a jab which popped Sohn under the visor by surprise. Sohn kept trying to throw punches but Wilson kept backing up easily avoiding them. They fell to the ice just as Sohn appeared to be getting an upper hand. Sohn had a little bit of blood running down as he skated to the box.
Thoughts
I was impressed by some of the veterans tonight that I haven't necessarily liked in the past. I liked Josh Koper tonight, he showed some hustle and surprised me. I thought Thomas Carr played a phenomenal game on defense. Cody Carlson played very good.
More thoughts..
Tanner Sohn wasn't pinching in every shift. Mathew Konan, and Jace Coyle were moving the puck around very fast in tight. Bretton Cameron, and Wacey Hamilton were outstanding. Cameron kept blocking shots head first which is a little dangerous, his arm is gonna be black after blocking all those shots. Reid Petryk looked good tonight too. He didn't get a lot of icetime, but he created a really good chance when he picked off the puck along the boards after a Hitmen player heard footsteps and Petryk threw it towards the net.
Mark Isherwood I thought had another difficult game, he didn't play horrible, but he can play MUCH better. 1 thing I keep noticing is how he tends to hesitate on his first good passing option out of his zone, skates a little bit then makes a low percentage pass with an opponent in the way.
Colton Grant again was the overager scratch. Business, MacCauly, Leir, Bredo, McKay were also not dressed.
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Link TO Medicine Hat News article on the game.
http://www.medicinehatnews.com/content/view/137881/110/
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Also Cole Penner was traded again.
He went From Brooks Bandits -----Melfort---to Grand Prairie -- who then traded him to Merritt Centennials of the BCHL. Penner didn't report to Melfort, or Grand Prairie who traded him hours after getting him.
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Travis Dunstall
He has rejoined the Grand Prairie Storm. A recent game summary confirms it.
http://www.gpstorm.com/association.aspx
Thursday, September 24, 2009
Tigers Vs Calgary Preview
The Tigers have a chance at getting redeeming themselves from last year. The Hitmen absolutely dominated the tigers all year, last year.
"This is the first of six meetings between the Calgary Hitmen and the Medicine Hat Tigers this season. Last season, Medicine Hat has posted a (0-6-0-0) record versus the Hitmen (0-3-0-0 at home) and (0-3-0-0-0 in Calgary) with the Hitmen outscoring the Tigers 29-8 and out-shooting Medicine Hat 191-133.
Current Tiger, Linden Vey (3A) managed three points in six games versus Calgary. In six appearances, goaltender Ryan Holfeld (0-5-0-0) allowed 21 goals (4.43 G.A.A) on 150 shots (.860 Save %) while rookie Tyler Bunz was 0-1-0-0, allowing seven goals (5.72 G.A.A) on 41 shots (.829 Save %) in three appearances.
On the power play, the Tigers were 2 for 30 with the man advantage (06.7%), while killing off 23 of 37 Calgary power plays (62.2%). "
http://www.tigershockey.com/gameday/gameday.php?stype=browsei&season=2009-2010&month=Sep&lim1=1
- Ugghh check out that PP and PK percentage thats pretty nasty.
The Hitmen are also currently in the #1 spot in the CHL.
6-2 Victory over Red Deer
4-2 Victory over Edmonton
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I have been hearing a handful of rumors these past couple days. I wouldn't be surprised to hear something pop up soon.
"This is the first of six meetings between the Calgary Hitmen and the Medicine Hat Tigers this season. Last season, Medicine Hat has posted a (0-6-0-0) record versus the Hitmen (0-3-0-0 at home) and (0-3-0-0-0 in Calgary) with the Hitmen outscoring the Tigers 29-8 and out-shooting Medicine Hat 191-133.
Current Tiger, Linden Vey (3A) managed three points in six games versus Calgary. In six appearances, goaltender Ryan Holfeld (0-5-0-0) allowed 21 goals (4.43 G.A.A) on 150 shots (.860 Save %) while rookie Tyler Bunz was 0-1-0-0, allowing seven goals (5.72 G.A.A) on 41 shots (.829 Save %) in three appearances.
On the power play, the Tigers were 2 for 30 with the man advantage (06.7%), while killing off 23 of 37 Calgary power plays (62.2%). "
http://www.tigershockey.com/gameday/gameday.php?stype=browsei&season=2009-2010&month=Sep&lim1=1
- Ugghh check out that PP and PK percentage thats pretty nasty.
The Hitmen are also currently in the #1 spot in the CHL.
6-2 Victory over Red Deer
4-2 Victory over Edmonton
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I have been hearing a handful of rumors these past couple days. I wouldn't be surprised to hear something pop up soon.
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Lethbridge Trades Kyle Beach
The Spokane Chiefs have acquired forward Kyle Beach from the Lethbridge Hurricanes in exchange for defensemen Mike Reddington and Landon Oslanski. Beach was the Chicago Blackhawks first round draft selection, 11th overall, in 2008.
Looks like Lethbridge gets a little help on defense. A little Ironic though that beach is going to a division rival of his former Team Everett Silvertips.
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CHL Top 10 Week 2
Rank
Team (Record)
1. Calgary Hitmen (2-0-0-0)
2. Drummondville Voltigeurs (4-0-0-0)
3. Windsor Spitfires (0-1-0-1)
4. Gatineau Olympiques (4-0-0-0)
5. Mississauga St. Michael's Majors (1-0-0-0)
6. Saskatoon Blades (1-0-0-0)
7. Quebec Remparts (3-0-1-0)
8. London Knights (1-0-0-0)
9. Brandon Wheat Kings (1-1-0-0)
10.Saint John Sea Dogs (4-0-0-0)
http://www.whl.ca/calgary-hitmen-move-to-the-top-of-bmo-chl-mastercard-top-10-p137820
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Apparently Cole Penner has been traded from Melfort to Grand Prairie in the AJHL. He was originally traded to Melfort from the Brooks bandits but he never reported.
Looks like Lethbridge gets a little help on defense. A little Ironic though that beach is going to a division rival of his former Team Everett Silvertips.
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CHL Top 10 Week 2
Rank
Team (Record)
1. Calgary Hitmen (2-0-0-0)
2. Drummondville Voltigeurs (4-0-0-0)
3. Windsor Spitfires (0-1-0-1)
4. Gatineau Olympiques (4-0-0-0)
5. Mississauga St. Michael's Majors (1-0-0-0)
6. Saskatoon Blades (1-0-0-0)
7. Quebec Remparts (3-0-1-0)
8. London Knights (1-0-0-0)
9. Brandon Wheat Kings (1-1-0-0)
10.Saint John Sea Dogs (4-0-0-0)
http://www.whl.ca/calgary-hitmen-move-to-the-top-of-bmo-chl-mastercard-top-10-p137820
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Apparently Cole Penner has been traded from Melfort to Grand Prairie in the AJHL. He was originally traded to Melfort from the Brooks bandits but he never reported.
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
Tuesday Notes
Dunstall released from Everett
Travis Dunstall has already had quite the whirlwind of a season so far.
HE went from Medicine Hat to Grand Prairie storm, to Everett, and now I wonder If he is going back to grand prairie? They also had 9 over-agers earlier in the year, there may not be a spot left for him.
Tyler Ennis assigned To Portland
I was wondering if he was getting sent down soon as he didn't play in back to back exhibition games. http://sabres.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=499422&navid=DL|BUF|home
Matt McCue
The Anaheim Ducks today announced they have assigned defenceman Matt McCue to the Manitoba Moose. Also found a fight video vs Canuck Nathan McIver in preseason play. Apparently this was his second fight of the game and McCue demolish his first opponent but alas I cant find the video.
Lethbridge Herald
Has an article on the Canes Opening Weekend, and they mention some bits about playing the Tigers.
http://www.lethbridgeherald.com/content/view/95691/50/
Jace Coyle
Was named Tiger of the week. http://www.tigershockey.com/media/media.php?stype=browsei&season=2009&month=Sep&lim1=0
Overager Situation
Over at Small Thoughts At Large Alan Caldwell developed a nice list of the Current Overager Situation, and his thoughts as to Who is likely to stay or go.
http://smallatlarge.blogspot.com/
The tigers technically have 5 overagers but its looking more and more like they will only have to get rid of 1.
Potential Trading Partners?
Kelowna If Colin Long doesnt come back, they have a spot open.
Kooteny Ice: Only 2 overagers.
Lethbridge: Unlikely as they are rivals, and they are probably looking for help either on their blueline.
Calgary: One of their guys is questionable at coming back, so they might have an opening.
Everett:has acquired a few 20 yr olds. They look like their done by releasing 2 players today, but maybe its possible they go for someone else.
Vancouver: One of their 20's just broke his leg.
Kelowna and Kootenay Look like the best trading partners. But you never Know someone else like Everett might want to upgrade.
Travis Dunstall has already had quite the whirlwind of a season so far.
HE went from Medicine Hat to Grand Prairie storm, to Everett, and now I wonder If he is going back to grand prairie? They also had 9 over-agers earlier in the year, there may not be a spot left for him.
Tyler Ennis assigned To Portland
I was wondering if he was getting sent down soon as he didn't play in back to back exhibition games. http://sabres.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=499422&navid=DL|BUF|home
Matt McCue
The Anaheim Ducks today announced they have assigned defenceman Matt McCue to the Manitoba Moose. Also found a fight video vs Canuck Nathan McIver in preseason play. Apparently this was his second fight of the game and McCue demolish his first opponent but alas I cant find the video.
Lethbridge Herald
Has an article on the Canes Opening Weekend, and they mention some bits about playing the Tigers.
http://www.lethbridgeherald.com/content/view/95691/50/
Jace Coyle
Was named Tiger of the week. http://www.tigershockey.com/media/media.php?stype=browsei&season=2009&month=Sep&lim1=0
Overager Situation
Over at Small Thoughts At Large Alan Caldwell developed a nice list of the Current Overager Situation, and his thoughts as to Who is likely to stay or go.
http://smallatlarge.blogspot.com/
The tigers technically have 5 overagers but its looking more and more like they will only have to get rid of 1.
Potential Trading Partners?
Kelowna If Colin Long doesnt come back, they have a spot open.
Kooteny Ice: Only 2 overagers.
Lethbridge: Unlikely as they are rivals, and they are probably looking for help either on their blueline.
Calgary: One of their guys is questionable at coming back, so they might have an opening.
Everett:has acquired a few 20 yr olds. They look like their done by releasing 2 players today, but maybe its possible they go for someone else.
Vancouver: One of their 20's just broke his leg.
Kelowna and Kootenay Look like the best trading partners. But you never Know someone else like Everett might want to upgrade.
Monday, September 21, 2009
Tiger Alumni Darren Helm Out 2-4 Weeks
Darren Helm
TRAVERSE CITY -- After experiencing the disappointment of being sent down to the minors at the start of last season, Darren Helm now must deal with a different kind of frustration.....
Helm, the speedy fourth-line center for the Detroit Red Wings, is expected to be out two to four weeks with an AC sprain in his right shoulder.
Helm, 22, was injured Monday during the second day of training camp when he tripped over Logan Pyett's stick and crashed into the boards.
http://www.mlive.com/redwings/index.ssf/2009/09/red_wings_darren_helm_out_24_w.html
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Tyler Ennis
Also Tyler Ennis is listed on the initial roster For Buffalo's game tonight.
Scoreboard Link For easy Access
http://www.nhl.com/scores/index.html#?navid=nav-scr-league
Edit: Tyler Ennis is not playing
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Medicine Hat News
For the Medicine hat News story about the Home Opener Click below.
http://www.medicinehatnews.com/content/view/136398/110/
'Not since the days of Kris Russell and David Schlemko have the Medicine Hat Tigers received this much scoring from their back end.
During the team’s regular season opener Saturday night at The Arena, defencemen Mark Isherwood, Jace Coyle and Cody Carlson combined to record three goals and five assists as the Tigers bombed their biggest rivals in the Central Division, the Lethbridge Hurricanes, 7-3.'
Recent NHL Cuts
Stefan Myer sent down to San Antonio.
Matt Keetley sent down to Abbotsford
Gord Baldwin Sent down TO Abbotsford
TRAVERSE CITY -- After experiencing the disappointment of being sent down to the minors at the start of last season, Darren Helm now must deal with a different kind of frustration.....
Helm, the speedy fourth-line center for the Detroit Red Wings, is expected to be out two to four weeks with an AC sprain in his right shoulder.
Helm, 22, was injured Monday during the second day of training camp when he tripped over Logan Pyett's stick and crashed into the boards.
http://www.mlive.com/redwings/index.ssf/2009/09/red_wings_darren_helm_out_24_w.html
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Tyler Ennis
Also Tyler Ennis is listed on the initial roster For Buffalo's game tonight.
Scoreboard Link For easy Access
http://www.nhl.com/scores/index.html#?navid=nav-scr-league
Edit: Tyler Ennis is not playing
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Medicine Hat News
For the Medicine hat News story about the Home Opener Click below.
http://www.medicinehatnews.com/content/view/136398/110/
'Not since the days of Kris Russell and David Schlemko have the Medicine Hat Tigers received this much scoring from their back end.
During the team’s regular season opener Saturday night at The Arena, defencemen Mark Isherwood, Jace Coyle and Cody Carlson combined to record three goals and five assists as the Tigers bombed their biggest rivals in the Central Division, the Lethbridge Hurricanes, 7-3.'
Recent NHL Cuts
Stefan Myer sent down to San Antonio.
Matt Keetley sent down to Abbotsford
Gord Baldwin Sent down TO Abbotsford
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