Rockets forward Curt Gogol has been suspended 5 games for his charging major against James Martin and the Kootenay ICE on Saturday.
Martin was in a vulnerable position, plus he didn't have the puck and was elbowed in the head.
Martin has a concussion and is out out indefintely.
Monday, November 30, 2009
Injury Update
James Martin is listed as indefinite with a concussion. In the 3rd period in Kelowna on Saturday Rockets' forward Curt Gogol receieved a 5-minute major and game misconduct for a charging major.
This is being reviewed by the league for a possible suspension.
Martin didn't have the puck and was in a vulnerable position when Gogol elbowed Martin in the face.
The league wants to cut out the hits to the head so it'll be interesting to see the length of this suspension.
Ryan Molle should return tomorrow in Chilliwack after suffering a head injury in the 1st period in Kamloops on Friday. He passed the concussion test the next day and has had no problems the last few days.
Drew Czerwonka has a minor concussion after a 1st period fight in Kelowna on Saturday. He is day-to-day. He didn't skate on Monday so is doubtful for the next few games.
This is being reviewed by the league for a possible suspension.
Martin didn't have the puck and was in a vulnerable position when Gogol elbowed Martin in the face.
The league wants to cut out the hits to the head so it'll be interesting to see the length of this suspension.
Ryan Molle should return tomorrow in Chilliwack after suffering a head injury in the 1st period in Kamloops on Friday. He passed the concussion test the next day and has had no problems the last few days.
Drew Czerwonka has a minor concussion after a 1st period fight in Kelowna on Saturday. He is day-to-day. He didn't skate on Monday so is doubtful for the next few games.
Sylvester POW
CALGARY, AB. - The WHL Player of the Week is forward Dustin Sylvester of the Kootenay Ice.
Sylvester collected six points, scoring three goals and three assists to go with a +1 rating, in two road games over the past week, helping the Ice post a 2-0-0-0 record in that span.
On Friday, November 27th, the Kootenay Ice travelled to Kamloops to face the Blazers at the Interior Savings Centre. Sylvester scored twice and added a pair of assists as the Ice overcame a 4-0 third period deficit to defeat the Blazers 6-5 in a shoot-out. The next evening, Saturday, November 28th, the Ice were in Kelowna to take on the Rockets at Prospera Place. Sylvester scored one goal and one assist to help the Ice to a 4-2 victory over the Rockets; he was also named games 2nd Star.
Sylvester’s six points over the last two games has him sitting 29th among all WHL scorers with 31 points (13 goals, 18 assists) in 25 games played. The Kootenay Ice have posted a 6-2-1-1 record in their last 10 contests and currently sit third in the WHL Central Division with a 13-13-1-1 record and 28 points.
Sylvester, a 20-year-old from Kelowna, British Columbia, was selected by the Kootenay Ice in the 2nd round of the 2004 WHL Bantam Draft and has gone on to play his entire career with the Ice. Now in his fifth year, Sylvester has appeared in 259 regular season games accumulating 89 goals and 101 assists for 190 career WHL points.
The WHL has also nominated Garrett Zemlak of the Prince Albert Raiders for the CHL Goaltender of the Week Award. Zemlak posted a 2-0-0-0 record this past week, stopping 58 of 61 shots faced for a 1.490 goals-against average and a 0.951 save percentage. Zemlak, a native of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, has appeared in 25 games this season posting a 14-9-1-1 record with three shut-outs and a 2.89 GAA.
Sylvester collected six points, scoring three goals and three assists to go with a +1 rating, in two road games over the past week, helping the Ice post a 2-0-0-0 record in that span.
On Friday, November 27th, the Kootenay Ice travelled to Kamloops to face the Blazers at the Interior Savings Centre. Sylvester scored twice and added a pair of assists as the Ice overcame a 4-0 third period deficit to defeat the Blazers 6-5 in a shoot-out. The next evening, Saturday, November 28th, the Ice were in Kelowna to take on the Rockets at Prospera Place. Sylvester scored one goal and one assist to help the Ice to a 4-2 victory over the Rockets; he was also named games 2nd Star.
Sylvester’s six points over the last two games has him sitting 29th among all WHL scorers with 31 points (13 goals, 18 assists) in 25 games played. The Kootenay Ice have posted a 6-2-1-1 record in their last 10 contests and currently sit third in the WHL Central Division with a 13-13-1-1 record and 28 points.
Sylvester, a 20-year-old from Kelowna, British Columbia, was selected by the Kootenay Ice in the 2nd round of the 2004 WHL Bantam Draft and has gone on to play his entire career with the Ice. Now in his fifth year, Sylvester has appeared in 259 regular season games accumulating 89 goals and 101 assists for 190 career WHL points.
The WHL has also nominated Garrett Zemlak of the Prince Albert Raiders for the CHL Goaltender of the Week Award. Zemlak posted a 2-0-0-0 record this past week, stopping 58 of 61 shots faced for a 1.490 goals-against average and a 0.951 save percentage. Zemlak, a native of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, has appeared in 25 games this season posting a 14-9-1-1 record with three shut-outs and a 2.89 GAA.
From The ICE Office
ICE CHIPS: The KOOTENAY ICE enter this week’s action with a 13-13-1-1 record (7-6-1-1 at home, 6-7-0-0 on the road, 4-1 in overtime, 2-1 in shootouts) and in third place in the CENTRAL DIVISION…KOOTENAY was 7-2-1-1 in November and have won the first two games of their five game BC DIVISION road trip…The ICE will continue their road trip with three games this week (CHILLIWACK – December 1, VANCOUVER – December 2, PRINCE GEORGE – December 4) before returning home to host EDMONTON (December 9).
NEW YEARS EVE WITH THE ICE: Celebrate NEW YEARS EVE with the KOOTENAY ICE…Following the game against REGINA on December 31st the Hockey Club will be hosting a NEW YEARS EVE party at the HERITAGE INN...Tickets are $75.00 per person or $125.00 per couple and will include dinner, DJ, dance, silent auction and door prizes…You will have the chance to win a $200 Gift Pack from VAN HOUTTE COFFEE SERVICES, a round trip to Vancouver from PACIFIC COASTAL AIRLINES and much more…Tickets are available at the KOOTENAY ICE OFFICE with all the monies raised going to the EDUCATION FUND.
SAVE ON FOODS: The KOOTENAY ICE and SAVE ON FOODS are pleased to announce that 2009-2010 SAVE ON FOODS VOUCHERS are now available…Customers can purchase the ticket vouchers at the CRANBROOK SAVE ON FOODS location for all remaining KOOTENAY ICE regular season home games…Cardholders can pick them up for $14.00 plus gst or for free with the redemption of 8,000 SAVE ON MORE points…Non-Cardholders can get their vouchers for $16.00 plus gst.
DANONE AND FOOD BANK NIGHT: When KOOTENAY hosts the EDMONTON OIL KINGS on December 9 it will be DANONE and FOOD BANK NIGHT…Fans in attendance are asked to bring non-perishable food items to donate to the CRANBROOK or KIMBERLEY FOOD BANKS…You will also have the chance to win prizes from DANONE.
A&W TEDDY BEAR / MITTEN TOSS: When the ICE host the CALGARY HITMEN on December 11 it will be the annual A & W TEDDY BEAR / MITTEN TOSS Night…Fans are encouraged to bring new, unused stuffed bears (due to distribution in health care facilities) and winter clothing to the game that will be tossed on to the ice when KOOTENAY scores their first goal…Bears and winter clothing collected at this game will be distributed to the Salvation Army, the Angel Tree and various other community organizations.
SYLVESTER NAMED WHL BOSTON PIZZA PLAYER OF THE WEEK: DUSTIN SYLVESTER, who recorded his 100th WHL career assist against KELOWNA on November 28, has been named the WHL BOSTON PIZZA PLAYER OF THE WEEK (November 23 – 29) by recording six point s in two games (3-3-6)…This is the third time in his five year career that he was won a WHL weekly or monthly award, including the HUSKY PLAYER OF THE MONTH (November 2008) and BOSTON PIZZA PLAYER OF THE WEEK (March 17 – 23, 2008)…SYLVESTER also tied a franchise record for career short handed goals with 11 against LETHBRIDGE on November 15 (DUNCAN MILROY – 11).
DID YOU KNOW: The ICE are 9-4-1-1 when they score first and 4-9-0-0 when their opponent scores first…KOOTENAY is 5-0-0-1 when leading after the second period, 3-12-1-0 when losing and 5-1-0-0 when tied...The ICE are 9-5-0-0 when outshooting their opponent, 3-8-1-1 when outshot and 1-0-0-0 when the shots are tied…MATT FRASER needs to play in two more games to reach 150 games played with the ICE…JESSE ISMOND needs to play five more games to reach 100 WHL career games played.
INJURIES: Defenseman JAMES MARTIN will be out of the KOOTENAY line up indefinitely with a concussion…Forward DOMINIK PACOVSKY will be out of the ICE line up three to five weeks with a broken foot…Forward DREW CZERWONKA (concussion) and Defenseman RYAN MOLLE (jaw) will both be out of the KOOTENAY line up day to day.
ONE YEAR AGO: After 28 games of the 2008-2009 season the ICE were 14-9-2-3, after 29 games 15-9-2-3 and after 30 games 15-10-2-3.
UPCOMING WEEK:
Tuesday December 1 ICE @ Chilliwack 8:00 pm (102.9 FM – The Drive)
Wednesday December 2 ICE @ Vancouver 8:00 pm (102.9 FM – The Drive)
Thursday December 3 Travel Day
Friday December 4 ICE @ Prince George 8:00 pm (102.9 FM – The Drive)
WEEK IN REVIEW:
Friday, November 27 – Kootenay 6 @ Kamloops 5 – SO – Record 12-13-1-1 – Attendance: 4,610
Goals:
1 – Sylvester (11) from Boomer and McNabb
2 – Boomer (9) from Rintoul and Sylvester
3 – McNabb (4) from Sylvester and Boomer
4 – Sylvester (12) from Rintoul and McNabb
5 – Ismond (4) from Magnus and Antilla
Goalies: Nathan Lieuwen (4 Saves, 3 GA), Todd Mathews (19 Saves, 2 GA)
Saturday, November 28 – Kootenay 4 @ Kelowna 2 – Record 13-13-1-1 – Attendance: 6,146
Goals:
1 – Fraser (10) from Reinhart and Ismond
2 – McNabb (5) from King and Boomer
3 – McNabb (6) from Rintoul and Sylvester
4 – Sylvester (13)
Goalie: Todd Mathews (22 Saves, 4 GA)
NEW YEARS EVE WITH THE ICE: Celebrate NEW YEARS EVE with the KOOTENAY ICE…Following the game against REGINA on December 31st the Hockey Club will be hosting a NEW YEARS EVE party at the HERITAGE INN...Tickets are $75.00 per person or $125.00 per couple and will include dinner, DJ, dance, silent auction and door prizes…You will have the chance to win a $200 Gift Pack from VAN HOUTTE COFFEE SERVICES, a round trip to Vancouver from PACIFIC COASTAL AIRLINES and much more…Tickets are available at the KOOTENAY ICE OFFICE with all the monies raised going to the EDUCATION FUND.
SAVE ON FOODS: The KOOTENAY ICE and SAVE ON FOODS are pleased to announce that 2009-2010 SAVE ON FOODS VOUCHERS are now available…Customers can purchase the ticket vouchers at the CRANBROOK SAVE ON FOODS location for all remaining KOOTENAY ICE regular season home games…Cardholders can pick them up for $14.00 plus gst or for free with the redemption of 8,000 SAVE ON MORE points…Non-Cardholders can get their vouchers for $16.00 plus gst.
DANONE AND FOOD BANK NIGHT: When KOOTENAY hosts the EDMONTON OIL KINGS on December 9 it will be DANONE and FOOD BANK NIGHT…Fans in attendance are asked to bring non-perishable food items to donate to the CRANBROOK or KIMBERLEY FOOD BANKS…You will also have the chance to win prizes from DANONE.
A&W TEDDY BEAR / MITTEN TOSS: When the ICE host the CALGARY HITMEN on December 11 it will be the annual A & W TEDDY BEAR / MITTEN TOSS Night…Fans are encouraged to bring new, unused stuffed bears (due to distribution in health care facilities) and winter clothing to the game that will be tossed on to the ice when KOOTENAY scores their first goal…Bears and winter clothing collected at this game will be distributed to the Salvation Army, the Angel Tree and various other community organizations.
SYLVESTER NAMED WHL BOSTON PIZZA PLAYER OF THE WEEK: DUSTIN SYLVESTER, who recorded his 100th WHL career assist against KELOWNA on November 28, has been named the WHL BOSTON PIZZA PLAYER OF THE WEEK (November 23 – 29) by recording six point s in two games (3-3-6)…This is the third time in his five year career that he was won a WHL weekly or monthly award, including the HUSKY PLAYER OF THE MONTH (November 2008) and BOSTON PIZZA PLAYER OF THE WEEK (March 17 – 23, 2008)…SYLVESTER also tied a franchise record for career short handed goals with 11 against LETHBRIDGE on November 15 (DUNCAN MILROY – 11).
DID YOU KNOW: The ICE are 9-4-1-1 when they score first and 4-9-0-0 when their opponent scores first…KOOTENAY is 5-0-0-1 when leading after the second period, 3-12-1-0 when losing and 5-1-0-0 when tied...The ICE are 9-5-0-0 when outshooting their opponent, 3-8-1-1 when outshot and 1-0-0-0 when the shots are tied…MATT FRASER needs to play in two more games to reach 150 games played with the ICE…JESSE ISMOND needs to play five more games to reach 100 WHL career games played.
INJURIES: Defenseman JAMES MARTIN will be out of the KOOTENAY line up indefinitely with a concussion…Forward DOMINIK PACOVSKY will be out of the ICE line up three to five weeks with a broken foot…Forward DREW CZERWONKA (concussion) and Defenseman RYAN MOLLE (jaw) will both be out of the KOOTENAY line up day to day.
ONE YEAR AGO: After 28 games of the 2008-2009 season the ICE were 14-9-2-3, after 29 games 15-9-2-3 and after 30 games 15-10-2-3.
UPCOMING WEEK:
Tuesday December 1 ICE @ Chilliwack 8:00 pm (102.9 FM – The Drive)
Wednesday December 2 ICE @ Vancouver 8:00 pm (102.9 FM – The Drive)
Thursday December 3 Travel Day
Friday December 4 ICE @ Prince George 8:00 pm (102.9 FM – The Drive)
WEEK IN REVIEW:
Friday, November 27 – Kootenay 6 @ Kamloops 5 – SO – Record 12-13-1-1 – Attendance: 4,610
Goals:
1 – Sylvester (11) from Boomer and McNabb
2 – Boomer (9) from Rintoul and Sylvester
3 – McNabb (4) from Sylvester and Boomer
4 – Sylvester (12) from Rintoul and McNabb
5 – Ismond (4) from Magnus and Antilla
Goalies: Nathan Lieuwen (4 Saves, 3 GA), Todd Mathews (19 Saves, 2 GA)
Saturday, November 28 – Kootenay 4 @ Kelowna 2 – Record 13-13-1-1 – Attendance: 6,146
Goals:
1 – Fraser (10) from Reinhart and Ismond
2 – McNabb (5) from King and Boomer
3 – McNabb (6) from Rintoul and Sylvester
4 – Sylvester (13)
Goalie: Todd Mathews (22 Saves, 4 GA)
Saturday, November 28, 2009
Kootenay 4 Kelowna 2 Game #28
Kootenay ICE defenseman Brayden McNabb scored 2 power-play goals in a 4-2 win in Kelowna.
Max Reinhart and Dustin Sylvester had the other goals for the ICE who are back at .500 for the first time since October 3rd.
The ICE came back from 1-0 and 2-1 deficits.
The ICE will return to action Tuesday in Chilliwack.
Max Reinhart and Dustin Sylvester had the other goals for the ICE who are back at .500 for the first time since October 3rd.
The ICE came back from 1-0 and 2-1 deficits.
The ICE will return to action Tuesday in Chilliwack.
ICE Trivia Game #28
During every ICE broadcast we ask a trivia question.
Today’s Trivia question.
Kelowna coach Ryan Huska is one of 3 players to win 3 Memorial Cup with the Kamloops Blazers. Who were the other two players?
ANSWER – Huska won 3 Memorial Cups 1992, 94 & 95 w/Darcy Tucker and Tyson Nash.
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Today’s Trivia question.
Kelowna coach Ryan Huska is one of 3 players to win 3 Memorial Cup with the Kamloops Blazers. Who were the other two players?
ANSWER – Huska won 3 Memorial Cups 1992, 94 & 95 w/Darcy Tucker and Tyson Nash.
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Kootenay @ Kelowna Game #28
The ICE are in Kelowna to meet the Rockets for the first and only time this season.
Last year the Rockets won 6-3 in Cranbrook.
Last meeting in Kelowna was November 23, 2007 and the Rockets won 7-6 in OT.
In the ICE first 11 road games this season they scored a total of 5 power-play goals. Last night in Kamloops they scored 4 in the 3rd period.
The Franchise record is 5 PPG in a period and was done on opening night in Calgary in 2000.
ICE have won 2 road games in a row for the first time this season.
Last year the Rockets won 6-3 in Cranbrook.
Last meeting in Kelowna was November 23, 2007 and the Rockets won 7-6 in OT.
In the ICE first 11 road games this season they scored a total of 5 power-play goals. Last night in Kamloops they scored 4 in the 3rd period.
The Franchise record is 5 PPG in a period and was done on opening night in Calgary in 2000.
ICE have won 2 road games in a row for the first time this season.
Kootenay 6 Kamloops 5 SO Game #27
The Kootenay ICE scored 4 third period power-play goals to erase a 4-0 deficit and went on to defeat the Kamloops Blazers 6-5 in an overtime shootout.
Dustin Sylvester tied a Franchise Record with 4 points in a period.
Brayden McNabb, Steele Boomer and Joe Antilla had the other goals.
Sylvester and Jesse Ismond scored in the shootout.
Dustin Sylvester tied a Franchise Record with 4 points in a period.
Brayden McNabb, Steele Boomer and Joe Antilla had the other goals.
Sylvester and Jesse Ismond scored in the shootout.
Friday, November 27, 2009
ICE Trivia Game #27
During every ICE broadcast we ask a trivia question.
Today’s Trivia question.
Which 4 former Blazers are co-owners of the franchise.
ANSWER – Jarome Iginla, Shane Doan, Mark Recchi and Darryl Sydor.
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Today’s Trivia question.
Which 4 former Blazers are co-owners of the franchise.
ANSWER – Jarome Iginla, Shane Doan, Mark Recchi and Darryl Sydor.
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Kootenay @ Kamloops Game #27
The ICE are in Kamloops tonight for their first and only meeting this season.
Last year in Cranbrook the ICE won 8-3.
The last meeting in Kamloops was Nov 24, 2007 and the ICE won 3-2.
Head-to-head the ICE have won 3 games in a row and 5 of the last 6 meetings. The only loss was in an overtime shootout.
The clubs have almost identical records ... ICE 11-13-1-1 Blazers 11-13-2-1.
Stats show the Blazers have had a better season scoring goals while the ICE have done a better job keeping them out.
Goals for, ICE 74, Blazers 86
Goals against, ICE 86, Blazers 122.
This is the start of a 5-game road trip through the BC Division.
2 years ago in games played on the road against the BC Division, the ICE had a 4-0-1 record but the 5 games were split up over 2 different road trips.
Defenseman Brayden McNabb will return to the line-up after missing 8 games to a knee injury.
McNabb earned an assist for Team WHL last night in a 4-2 win over Russia.
The game will mark the debut of new Blazer coach Guy Charron who is the 3rd bench bench boss for Kamloops this season.
Newly acquired goalie Kurtis Mucha could also make his debut tonight for Kamloops.
ICE Leaders
Goals - 10 Dustin Sylvester
Assist - 18 Steele Boomer
Points - 26 Boomer
Defenseman Points - 16 Brayden McNabb
Rookie Points - 7 Petr Senkerik
Penalty Minutes - 51 Brock Montgomery
PPG - 3 Sylvester
PPA - 7 McNabb
Blazer Leaders
Goals - 15 Tyler Shattock
Assists - 17 Shatock & CJ Stretch
Points - 32 Shattock
Defenseman Points - 17 Bronson Maschmeyer
Rookie Points - Dylan Willick
Penalty Minutes - 60 Zak Stebner
PPG - 6 Shayne Wiebe
PPA - 10 Maschmeyer
Last year in Cranbrook the ICE won 8-3.
The last meeting in Kamloops was Nov 24, 2007 and the ICE won 3-2.
Head-to-head the ICE have won 3 games in a row and 5 of the last 6 meetings. The only loss was in an overtime shootout.
The clubs have almost identical records ... ICE 11-13-1-1 Blazers 11-13-2-1.
Stats show the Blazers have had a better season scoring goals while the ICE have done a better job keeping them out.
Goals for, ICE 74, Blazers 86
Goals against, ICE 86, Blazers 122.
This is the start of a 5-game road trip through the BC Division.
2 years ago in games played on the road against the BC Division, the ICE had a 4-0-1 record but the 5 games were split up over 2 different road trips.
Defenseman Brayden McNabb will return to the line-up after missing 8 games to a knee injury.
McNabb earned an assist for Team WHL last night in a 4-2 win over Russia.
The game will mark the debut of new Blazer coach Guy Charron who is the 3rd bench bench boss for Kamloops this season.
Newly acquired goalie Kurtis Mucha could also make his debut tonight for Kamloops.
ICE Leaders
Goals - 10 Dustin Sylvester
Assist - 18 Steele Boomer
Points - 26 Boomer
Defenseman Points - 16 Brayden McNabb
Rookie Points - 7 Petr Senkerik
Penalty Minutes - 51 Brock Montgomery
PPG - 3 Sylvester
PPA - 7 McNabb
Blazer Leaders
Goals - 15 Tyler Shattock
Assists - 17 Shatock & CJ Stretch
Points - 32 Shattock
Defenseman Points - 17 Bronson Maschmeyer
Rookie Points - Dylan Willick
Penalty Minutes - 60 Zak Stebner
PPG - 6 Shayne Wiebe
PPA - 10 Maschmeyer
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
McNabb To Play
Kootenay defenseman Brayden McNabb will play his first game in 3 weeks but it won't be in an ICE uniform.
McNabb will leave the club today and join Team WHL in Kelowna and will suit up against Russia tomorrow night.
McNabb was expected to miss 6 weeks to a knee injury but has recovered quickly and missed 8 games in the last 3 weeks.
McNabb will leave the club today and join Team WHL in Kelowna and will suit up against Russia tomorrow night.
McNabb was expected to miss 6 weeks to a knee injury but has recovered quickly and missed 8 games in the last 3 weeks.
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
Hockey Fans bring Matt Fraser’s Dream to Reality
L-R: Kootenay ICE Billet Family Bill & Melanie Graham join Matt Fraser, Sandy Dawson (Denny’s Cranbrook Manager) & Matt’s parents, Sharon & Maurey Fraser on ice to celebrate the achievement of exceeding his fundraising goal of $5,000 for the Shoot for the Star event
Cranbrook, BC… Thanks to the tremendous generosity of hockey fans, friends and family, last Friday night Kootenay ICE’s #11 Matt Fraser received a gift that surpassed his wildest dreams. The likeable left-winger‘s fundraiser, Matt Fraser & Denny’s “Shoot for the Star”, had a goal of aiming to raise $5,000 for the East Kootenay Regional Hospital.
Before the start of the game, EKFH and Denny’s were promoting fans to purchase a Denny’s stress rocket for a chance to win one five prizes. By the middle of the first period the rockets were sold out and the community spirit for Matt’s effort were shown with over $2,800 in donations being received. Tallied with other donations from a month of fundraising and Matt and several of his teammates conducting fitness classes at St Mary’s School, coaching a Timbits Tikes hockey team on Sunday morning has led Matt to not only reach the $5,000 goal but to raise the stakes to $8,316.97 and a chance to lit not only one but two stars at the regional hospital in support of cancer and other areas of care.
“When Matt told us the plans to do the Shoot for the Star fundraiser with East Kootenay Foundation for Health we were really surprised,” explains Maurey & Sharon Fraser, Matt’s parents. “We are just so proud of him, on and off the ice, and now to see so many people get behind his commitment for this cause is just such a wonderful feeling. We can’t thank EKFH, Denny’s, the hockey fans in Cranbrook, Calgary and Red Deer enough for helping Matt’s dream come true,” adds mom Sharon.
Lucky winners of the on-ice event were:
•ICE versus Calgary Hitmen package – John Perry of Sparwood•ICE versus Lethbridge Hurricanes package – Shane Bosanac of Cranbrook•ICE home game package – Ferg Kennedy of Cranbrook•Autographed Matt Fraser jersey – Bruce Benson of Cranbrook •Autographed Matt Fraser framed photo – Marie Froese of Cranbrook
East Kootenay Foundation for Health would like to thank sponsors Denny’s Restaurant, Sandman Inn, Calgary Hitmen, Lethbridge Hurricanes, Kootenay ICE, Hryciuk Gallinger & Co Inc , Cranbrook Photo, Selkirk Signs, Bob Learmonth (Photography) and James Farnan (Videography).
The 2nd annual Starlite Campaign for Excellence in Health Care begins its lighting program this Wednesday at the regional hospital. Donations for the Matt Fraser & Denny’s Shoot for the Star will continue with a second goal of reaching a total of $10,000 to light a second star. To make a donation please visit us at www.ekfh.ca.
Another Long-Term Injury
The Kootenay ICE have lost another player to a long-term injury as forward Dominik Pacovsky will be out of the line-up 4-6 weeks. Pacovsky needed surgery to repair a broken bone in his foot. He was injured in Friday's game against Regina and had surgery yesterday.
Brayden McNabb is expected to return after missing 8 games to a knee injury.
Brayden McNabb is expected to return after missing 8 games to a knee injury.
Monday, November 23, 2009
From The ICE Office
ICE CHIPS: The KOOTENAY ICE enter this week’s action with a 11-13-1-1 record (7-6-1-1 at home, 4-7-0-0 on the road, 4-1 in overtime, 1-1 in shootouts) and are tied for third place in the CENTRAL DIVISION…The ICE will play their next five games against teams from the BC DIVISION (November 27 – December 4) before returning home to host EDMONTON (December 9).
NEW YEARS EVE WITH THE ICE: Celebrate NEW YEARS EVE with the KOOTENAY ICE…Following the game against REGINA on December 31st the Hockey Club will be hosting a NEW YEARS EVE party at the HERITAGE INN...Tickets are $75.00 per person or $125.00 per couple and will include dinner, DJ, dance, silent auction and door prizes…Tickets are available at the KOOTENAY ICE OFFICE with all the monies raised going to the EDUCATION FUND.
FAMILY PACKS: The ICE have FAMILY PACKS on sale for Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday home games during the 2009-2010 season excluding Sunday, December 27…FAMILY PACKS are $45.00 and include two adult tickets, two youth or student tickets, a parking voucher, a game program voucher, and two McDonald Happy Meal vouchers…For more information, or to purchase a FAMILY PACK, call or visit the KOOTENAY ICE Office.
SAVE ON FOODS: The KOOTENAY ICE and SAVE ON FOODS are pleased to announce the 2009-2010 SAVE ON FOODS VOUCHERS are now available…Customers can purchase the ticket vouchers at the CRANBROOK SAVE ON FOODS location for all remaining KOOTENAY ICE regular season home games…Cardholders can pick them up for $14.00 plus gst or for free with the redemption of 8,000 SAVE ON MORE points…Non-Cardholders can get their vouchers for $16.00 plus gst.
SUBWAY CENTRAL DIVISION CHALLENGE CUP: This year KOOTENAY will be facing off against the rest of the CENTRAL DIVISION for a different kind of trophy…The SUBWAY CENTRAL DIVISION CHALLENGE CUP tallies points from head-to-head meetings in the CENTRAL DIVISION and the team with the most points in those head-to-heads at the end of the regular season will be awarded the SUBWAY CENTRAL DIVISION CHALLENGE CUP…Fans can get involved by answering weekly trivia questions to win prizes…To get to the CHALLENGE CUP webpage click on the link at www.kootenayice.net
A&W TEDDY BEAR / MITTEN TOSS: When the ICE host the CALGARY HITMEN on December 11 it will be the annual A & W TEDDY BEAR / MITTEN TOSS Night…Fans are encouraged to bring new, unused stuffed bears (due to distribution in health care facilities) and winter clothing to the game that will be tossed on to the ice when KOOTENAY scores their first goal…Bears and winter clothing collected at this game will be distributed to the Salvation Army, the Angel Tree and various other community organizations.
DID YOU KNOW: The ICE are 9-4-1-1 when they score first and 2-9-0-0 when their opponent scores first…KOOTENAY is 5-0-0-1 when leading after the second period, 2-12-1-0 when losing and 4-1-0-0 when tied...The ICE are 7-5-0-0 when outshooting their opponent, 3-8-1-1 when outshot by their opponent and 1-0-0-0 when shots are tied…DUSTIN SYLVESTER, who need to record three more assists to reach 100 in his WHL career, tied a franchise record for career short handed goals with 11 against LETHBRIDGE on November 15 (DUNCAN MILROY – 11)…JOE ANTILLA played in his 150 WHL career game against REGINA on November 20.
INJURIES / TRANSACTION: Defensemen BRAYDEN MCNABB and Forward MATT FRASER will both be out of the KOOTENAY line up day to day with knee injuries…Forward SIMON SKRUDLAND (March 4, 1991) has been reassigned to Junior A.
ONE YEAR AGO: After 26 games of the 2008-2009 season the ICE were 12-9-2-3, after 27 games 13-9-2-3 and after 28 games 14-9-2-3.
UPCOMING WEEK:
Tuesday November 24 Practice 3:45 – 5:45 pm Cranbrook Rec Plex
Wednesday November 25 Practice 3:45 – 5:45 pm Cranbrook Rec Plex
Thursday November 26 Practice 11:30 – 1:00 pm Cranbrook Rec Plex
Friday November 27 ICE vs Kamloops 8:00 pm (102.9 FM – The Drive)
Saturday November 28 ICE vs Kelowna 8:00 pm (102.9 FM – The Drive)
WEEK IN REVIEW:
Tuesday, November 17 – Kootenay 4 vs Prince Albert 3 – OT – Record 11-12-1-0 – Attendance: 2,652
Goals:
1 – King (8) from Leach and Hurley
2 – Sylvester (10) from Rintoul and Martin
3 – Fraser (8) from Reinhart and King
4 – Reinhart (7) from Pacovsky and Rintoul
Goalie: Todd Mathews (30 Saves, 3 GA)
Friday, November 20 – Kootenay 2 vs Regina 3 – SO – Record 11-12-1-1 – Attendance: 2,641
Goals:
1 – Leach (2) from Sylvester and King
2 – King (9) from Pacovsky and Boomer
Goalie: Todd Mathews (31 Saves, 2 GA)
Saturday, November 21 – Kootenay 2 vs Swift Current 6 – Record 11-13-1-1 – Attendance: 2,621
Goals:
1 – Fraser (9) from Martin and Czerwonka
2 – Martin (2) from Pearce and Hurley
Goalies: Todd Mathews (24 Saves, 6 GA), Nathan Lieuwen (5 Saves, 0 GA)
NEW YEARS EVE WITH THE ICE: Celebrate NEW YEARS EVE with the KOOTENAY ICE…Following the game against REGINA on December 31st the Hockey Club will be hosting a NEW YEARS EVE party at the HERITAGE INN...Tickets are $75.00 per person or $125.00 per couple and will include dinner, DJ, dance, silent auction and door prizes…Tickets are available at the KOOTENAY ICE OFFICE with all the monies raised going to the EDUCATION FUND.
FAMILY PACKS: The ICE have FAMILY PACKS on sale for Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday home games during the 2009-2010 season excluding Sunday, December 27…FAMILY PACKS are $45.00 and include two adult tickets, two youth or student tickets, a parking voucher, a game program voucher, and two McDonald Happy Meal vouchers…For more information, or to purchase a FAMILY PACK, call or visit the KOOTENAY ICE Office.
SAVE ON FOODS: The KOOTENAY ICE and SAVE ON FOODS are pleased to announce the 2009-2010 SAVE ON FOODS VOUCHERS are now available…Customers can purchase the ticket vouchers at the CRANBROOK SAVE ON FOODS location for all remaining KOOTENAY ICE regular season home games…Cardholders can pick them up for $14.00 plus gst or for free with the redemption of 8,000 SAVE ON MORE points…Non-Cardholders can get their vouchers for $16.00 plus gst.
SUBWAY CENTRAL DIVISION CHALLENGE CUP: This year KOOTENAY will be facing off against the rest of the CENTRAL DIVISION for a different kind of trophy…The SUBWAY CENTRAL DIVISION CHALLENGE CUP tallies points from head-to-head meetings in the CENTRAL DIVISION and the team with the most points in those head-to-heads at the end of the regular season will be awarded the SUBWAY CENTRAL DIVISION CHALLENGE CUP…Fans can get involved by answering weekly trivia questions to win prizes…To get to the CHALLENGE CUP webpage click on the link at www.kootenayice.net
A&W TEDDY BEAR / MITTEN TOSS: When the ICE host the CALGARY HITMEN on December 11 it will be the annual A & W TEDDY BEAR / MITTEN TOSS Night…Fans are encouraged to bring new, unused stuffed bears (due to distribution in health care facilities) and winter clothing to the game that will be tossed on to the ice when KOOTENAY scores their first goal…Bears and winter clothing collected at this game will be distributed to the Salvation Army, the Angel Tree and various other community organizations.
DID YOU KNOW: The ICE are 9-4-1-1 when they score first and 2-9-0-0 when their opponent scores first…KOOTENAY is 5-0-0-1 when leading after the second period, 2-12-1-0 when losing and 4-1-0-0 when tied...The ICE are 7-5-0-0 when outshooting their opponent, 3-8-1-1 when outshot by their opponent and 1-0-0-0 when shots are tied…DUSTIN SYLVESTER, who need to record three more assists to reach 100 in his WHL career, tied a franchise record for career short handed goals with 11 against LETHBRIDGE on November 15 (DUNCAN MILROY – 11)…JOE ANTILLA played in his 150 WHL career game against REGINA on November 20.
INJURIES / TRANSACTION: Defensemen BRAYDEN MCNABB and Forward MATT FRASER will both be out of the KOOTENAY line up day to day with knee injuries…Forward SIMON SKRUDLAND (March 4, 1991) has been reassigned to Junior A.
ONE YEAR AGO: After 26 games of the 2008-2009 season the ICE were 12-9-2-3, after 27 games 13-9-2-3 and after 28 games 14-9-2-3.
UPCOMING WEEK:
Tuesday November 24 Practice 3:45 – 5:45 pm Cranbrook Rec Plex
Wednesday November 25 Practice 3:45 – 5:45 pm Cranbrook Rec Plex
Thursday November 26 Practice 11:30 – 1:00 pm Cranbrook Rec Plex
Friday November 27 ICE vs Kamloops 8:00 pm (102.9 FM – The Drive)
Saturday November 28 ICE vs Kelowna 8:00 pm (102.9 FM – The Drive)
WEEK IN REVIEW:
Tuesday, November 17 – Kootenay 4 vs Prince Albert 3 – OT – Record 11-12-1-0 – Attendance: 2,652
Goals:
1 – King (8) from Leach and Hurley
2 – Sylvester (10) from Rintoul and Martin
3 – Fraser (8) from Reinhart and King
4 – Reinhart (7) from Pacovsky and Rintoul
Goalie: Todd Mathews (30 Saves, 3 GA)
Friday, November 20 – Kootenay 2 vs Regina 3 – SO – Record 11-12-1-1 – Attendance: 2,641
Goals:
1 – Leach (2) from Sylvester and King
2 – King (9) from Pacovsky and Boomer
Goalie: Todd Mathews (31 Saves, 2 GA)
Saturday, November 21 – Kootenay 2 vs Swift Current 6 – Record 11-13-1-1 – Attendance: 2,621
Goals:
1 – Fraser (9) from Martin and Czerwonka
2 – Martin (2) from Pearce and Hurley
Goalies: Todd Mathews (24 Saves, 6 GA), Nathan Lieuwen (5 Saves, 0 GA)
10 Things I Think I Think
10 Things I Think I Think is a creation of SI NFL writer Peter King. His Monday Morning Quarterback articles every week are must read for all football fans at si.com. In a tribute to him, which is a nice way of saying I stole his concept, here is my 10 for this week.
1. I think it’s great for the ICE to play the entire B.C. Division in road trip that starts this weekend. 2 years ago the ICE went 4-0-1 on the road against those 5 teams but they didn’t play them all in one trip. They visited Kamloops and Kelowna in November and then Prince George, Chilliwack and Vancouver in February.
2. I think the ICE will be in Kelowna when the Grey Cup is played on Sunday. A few of years ago they were in Kamloops when the Super Bowl was played. You’ll notice the WHL doesn’t schedule games on these days.
3. I think from what we saw last weekend, Regina and Swift Current have teams that are a lot better than their record indicates. They’re both to watched closely as a couple of teams that go on long winning streaks and make a major move up the standings. Last year Kelowna and Brandon were the teams that picked up the pace in the middle part of the season. The Pats main concern is the 6 weeks they’ll be missing Jordan Eberle and Colton Teubert to the WJHC.
4. I think the instigator penalty that includes a 10-minute misconduct, should only be called when a player is on the ice only looking to start a fight. Lately we’ve seen many players defend their teammates after receiving a big hit (legal and illegal) and then be out of the game for 17 minutes. Make it 2 for roughing and 5 for fighting and give the other player 5 minutes.
5. I think the ICE will be fined $500 for their second multiple fight of the season on Saturday against Swift Current. First offence was $250 in the game against Red Deer.
6. I think it’s great to see the support that the WHL play-by-play announcers give to each other. Everyone puts each other links on their blogs and how great are the interviews from around the league on the WHL Radio Show. Good stuff.
7. I think it’s the ICE and Portland that still have room to add an over-ager. Swift Current is the only team that has one too many.
8. I think I haven’t seen WHL head honchos Rob Robison or Richard Doerksen in person this year.
9. I think the best research of the month came from the Pat’s Dan Plaster who had this in the game notes in the game against the ICE. Two of the 11 players in the top 10 WHL scoring -- Brayden Schenn and Igor Revenko are 6-foot-0; the remainder are shorter than that. Brandon Kozun, 5-9; Brendan Shinnimin, 5-10; Jordan Eberle, 5-10; Jordan Weal, 5-9; Willie Coetzee, 5-10; Bretton Cameron, 5-11; Craig Cunningham, 5-10; Cody Eakin, 5-11; and, Matt Calvert, 5-10.
10. I think these are my non-hockey thoughts.
a) It’s funny how many people waited until Saskatchewan beat Calgary on Sunday to suddenly say they are fans of the Green & White. A majority of Roughriders fans let it be known of their support all year long and that is great to see, but I had to smirk at the people who are now making some noise. I expect there will be even more if they win the Grey Cup on Sunday.
b) Baseball free agent signing are coming soon. I predict Roy Halliday will be traded to Boston and Matt Holliday will sign with the Red Sox. Trail native Jason Bay will sign with Seattle. Yankees will get pitcher John Lackey. Just guessing.
c) The new wii game where 4 people can play Mario Brothers at the same time will be a huge seller. Always hated waiting for my turn.
1. I think it’s great for the ICE to play the entire B.C. Division in road trip that starts this weekend. 2 years ago the ICE went 4-0-1 on the road against those 5 teams but they didn’t play them all in one trip. They visited Kamloops and Kelowna in November and then Prince George, Chilliwack and Vancouver in February.
2. I think the ICE will be in Kelowna when the Grey Cup is played on Sunday. A few of years ago they were in Kamloops when the Super Bowl was played. You’ll notice the WHL doesn’t schedule games on these days.
3. I think from what we saw last weekend, Regina and Swift Current have teams that are a lot better than their record indicates. They’re both to watched closely as a couple of teams that go on long winning streaks and make a major move up the standings. Last year Kelowna and Brandon were the teams that picked up the pace in the middle part of the season. The Pats main concern is the 6 weeks they’ll be missing Jordan Eberle and Colton Teubert to the WJHC.
4. I think the instigator penalty that includes a 10-minute misconduct, should only be called when a player is on the ice only looking to start a fight. Lately we’ve seen many players defend their teammates after receiving a big hit (legal and illegal) and then be out of the game for 17 minutes. Make it 2 for roughing and 5 for fighting and give the other player 5 minutes.
5. I think the ICE will be fined $500 for their second multiple fight of the season on Saturday against Swift Current. First offence was $250 in the game against Red Deer.
6. I think it’s great to see the support that the WHL play-by-play announcers give to each other. Everyone puts each other links on their blogs and how great are the interviews from around the league on the WHL Radio Show. Good stuff.
7. I think it’s the ICE and Portland that still have room to add an over-ager. Swift Current is the only team that has one too many.
8. I think I haven’t seen WHL head honchos Rob Robison or Richard Doerksen in person this year.
9. I think the best research of the month came from the Pat’s Dan Plaster who had this in the game notes in the game against the ICE. Two of the 11 players in the top 10 WHL scoring -- Brayden Schenn and Igor Revenko are 6-foot-0; the remainder are shorter than that. Brandon Kozun, 5-9; Brendan Shinnimin, 5-10; Jordan Eberle, 5-10; Jordan Weal, 5-9; Willie Coetzee, 5-10; Bretton Cameron, 5-11; Craig Cunningham, 5-10; Cody Eakin, 5-11; and, Matt Calvert, 5-10.
10. I think these are my non-hockey thoughts.
a) It’s funny how many people waited until Saskatchewan beat Calgary on Sunday to suddenly say they are fans of the Green & White. A majority of Roughriders fans let it be known of their support all year long and that is great to see, but I had to smirk at the people who are now making some noise. I expect there will be even more if they win the Grey Cup on Sunday.
b) Baseball free agent signing are coming soon. I predict Roy Halliday will be traded to Boston and Matt Holliday will sign with the Red Sox. Trail native Jason Bay will sign with Seattle. Yankees will get pitcher John Lackey. Just guessing.
c) The new wii game where 4 people can play Mario Brothers at the same time will be a huge seller. Always hated waiting for my turn.
Red Line Report November 2009
1. Tyler Seguin C 6-1/183 R 31 JAN 92 Plymouth
2. Taylor Hall LW 6-0/182 L 14 NOV 91 Windsor
3. Cam Fowler D 6-2/198 L 05 DEC 91 Windsor
4. Kirill Kabanov LW 6-3/172 L 16 JUL 92 Moncton
5. Vladimir Tarasenko RW 5-10/172 L 13 DEC 91 Novosibirsk
6. Mikael Granlund C 5-9/171 L 26 FEB 92 HIFK Helsinki
7. Brandon Gormley D 6-2/184 L 18 FEB 92 Moncton
8. Brett Connolly (*Injured) LW 6-2/184 R 02 MAY 92 Prince George
9. Derek Forbort D 6-4/192 L 04 MAR 92 U.S. NTDP U-18
10. Emerson Etem C 6-0/195 L 16 JUN 92 Medicine Hat
http://www.usatoday.com/sports/hockey/columnist/woodlief/2009-11-23-red-line-report_N.htm
Very quietly, the talk among western Canada scouts has been the rugged play of Moose Jaw's gigantic blue-liner, Dylan McIlrath. At 6-4/212, McIlrath has quickly become the scourge of the West with his mean, nasty disposition and imposing physical presence.
And for a very big man, McIlrath actually possesses some pretty fair puck movement skills, owing to the fact that he was a forward coming up the ranks all the way through his bantam days. We're not saying he's Paul Coffey at the offensive end, just that, while he's still a bit on the raw side in his puck handling, he's got some projectable long-term upside wrapped up in a physical package that makes him one of the toughest enforcers in this year's draft.
Rising:
Beau Bennett (Penticton) — Surprising Californian showed great hands and terrific skills in leading the U.S. to gold at the World Jr. A Challenge. (on Calgary Hitmen list)
Dylan McIlrath (Moose Jaw) — Huge D-man has a mean streak and pretty good puck skills left over from his days as a forward. Red Line's best early line sleeper.
Jason Clark (Shattuck) — The big, slick skating winger has impressed us with excellent offensive instincts and fine stick skills. (on Seattle Thunderbirds list)
Troy Rutkowski (Portland) — Does everything right with the puck and has improved his D-zone play so dramatically he's become good in his own end.
2. Taylor Hall LW 6-0/182 L 14 NOV 91 Windsor
3. Cam Fowler D 6-2/198 L 05 DEC 91 Windsor
4. Kirill Kabanov LW 6-3/172 L 16 JUL 92 Moncton
5. Vladimir Tarasenko RW 5-10/172 L 13 DEC 91 Novosibirsk
6. Mikael Granlund C 5-9/171 L 26 FEB 92 HIFK Helsinki
7. Brandon Gormley D 6-2/184 L 18 FEB 92 Moncton
8. Brett Connolly (*Injured) LW 6-2/184 R 02 MAY 92 Prince George
9. Derek Forbort D 6-4/192 L 04 MAR 92 U.S. NTDP U-18
10. Emerson Etem C 6-0/195 L 16 JUN 92 Medicine Hat
http://www.usatoday.com/sports/hockey/columnist/woodlief/2009-11-23-red-line-report_N.htm
Very quietly, the talk among western Canada scouts has been the rugged play of Moose Jaw's gigantic blue-liner, Dylan McIlrath. At 6-4/212, McIlrath has quickly become the scourge of the West with his mean, nasty disposition and imposing physical presence.
And for a very big man, McIlrath actually possesses some pretty fair puck movement skills, owing to the fact that he was a forward coming up the ranks all the way through his bantam days. We're not saying he's Paul Coffey at the offensive end, just that, while he's still a bit on the raw side in his puck handling, he's got some projectable long-term upside wrapped up in a physical package that makes him one of the toughest enforcers in this year's draft.
Rising:
Beau Bennett (Penticton) — Surprising Californian showed great hands and terrific skills in leading the U.S. to gold at the World Jr. A Challenge. (on Calgary Hitmen list)
Dylan McIlrath (Moose Jaw) — Huge D-man has a mean streak and pretty good puck skills left over from his days as a forward. Red Line's best early line sleeper.
Jason Clark (Shattuck) — The big, slick skating winger has impressed us with excellent offensive instincts and fine stick skills. (on Seattle Thunderbirds list)
Troy Rutkowski (Portland) — Does everything right with the puck and has improved his D-zone play so dramatically he's become good in his own end.
Saturday, November 21, 2009
Swift Current 6 Kootenay 2 Game #26
Cranbrook, BC – Cody Eakin and Justin Dowling had 2 goal games as the Swift Current Broncos beat the Kootenay ICE 6-2 in WHL action on Saturday night.
The Broncos opened the scoring as Justin Dowling split the ICE defense at the blueline and had a mini-breakaway and scored with high backhand.
Broncos made it 2-0 on another breakaway as Taylor Vause scored on wrist shot.
ICE changed goalies as Nathan Lieuwen replaced Todd Mathews.
Mathews went back in net 1:31 later.
ICE got on the board on a power-play as defenseman James Martin just missed on a back door play but stayed on the puck behind the net a fed Matt Fraser cruising through the low slot and connected on a one-timer.
Broncos regained the 2-goal lead on a scramble near the net and Stepan Novotny had an open net for the easy goal.
There were no goals in the 2nd period but there was a signifigant point of the game. ICE defenseman Ryan Molle went after Michael Stickland after the Broncos forward hit Drew Czerwonka. During the fight Dustin Sylvester and Derek Claffey engaged in a fight and received game misconducts. Then a 3rd fight developed as Joey Leach took on Reece Scarlett. Leach delivered a big punch that knocked Scarlett down and there was a huge puddle of blood on the ice. Leach showed class by stopping his punches once he saw the Bronco was in some difficulty. Both players also received game misconducts.
In the 3rd period the Broncos added insurance early in the 3rd period an another breakaway as Cody Eakin got his league leading 23rd goal.
ICE won a faceoff in the Broncos zone and defenseman James Martin scored on a slapshot high on the stickside.
Broncos added 2 powerplay goals by Cody Eakin and Justin Dowling to finish the game with the 6-2 win.
ICE changed goalies again as Lieuwen replaced Mathews.
It was the 2nd meeting of the season with Swift Current winning 3-1 on October 12th.
ICE Scratches – Brayden McNabb 8th game (knee day-to-day), Dominik Pacovsky 1st game (foot day-to-day) and Petr Senkerik.
ICE will start a 5-game road trip through the B.C. Division on Friday.
Game Summary
Swift Current 13-11-0-2 Kootenay 11-13-1-1
1st Period
1. Swift Current, Dowling 14 (Hoban) 1:03
2. Swift Current, Vause 5 9:36
3. Kootenay, Fraser 9 (Martin, Czerwonka) 15:41 pp
4. Swift Current, Novotny 15 (Eakin, Stickland) 17:31
Penalties – Dowling SC (slashing) 5:02, Montgomery Ktn (check from behind) 6:26, Novotny SC (delay of game) 11:07, Craig SC (delay of game) 14:06, Mathews Ktn (interference) 18:11.
2nd Period
No Scoring.
Penalties – Lowry SC (double check from behind, fighting) Machacek Ktn (instigator, fighting, misconduct) 1:21, Stickland SC (fighting) Claffey (fighting, game misconduct) Scarlett SC (fighting, game misconduct) Molle Ktn (cross checking, instigator, fighting, misconduct) Sylvester Ktn (fighting, game misconduct) Leach Ktn (fighting, game misconduct) 7:15, Czerwonka SC (tripping) 9:08, Bench SC (too many men) 12:25, Doyle SC (tripping) 16:13.
3rd Period
5. Swift Current, Eakin 23 (Stickland, Rogers) 2:32
6. Kootenay, Martin 2 (Pearce, Hurley) 4:58
7. Swift Current, Eakin (2) 24 (Doyle, Dowling) 6:08 pp
8. Swift Current, Dowling (2) 15 (Hoban) 9:30
Penalties – Pearce Ktn (tripping) 5:13, Mathews Ktn (tripping) 8:07, Martin Ktn (tripping) 11:31, Martin Ktn (cross checking) 17:01, Czerwonka Ktn (elbowing) 18:07.
Shots on goal by
Swift Current – 12 – 11 – 12 = 35
Kootenay - 11 - 4 – 4 = 19
Goal (shots-saves) – Swift Current: Morgan Clark (W 11-7-0-1) Kootenay: Todd Mathews (23-29) (L 7-6-1-1) Nathan Lieuwen 9:36-11:07 first and 9:30 third (6-6).
Power plays (goals-chances) – Swift Current: 2/10 Kootenay: 1/6
Referees – Adam Byblow, Trevor Hanson
Linesmen – Scott Sharun, Matthew Barker
Attendance – 2,621
The Broncos opened the scoring as Justin Dowling split the ICE defense at the blueline and had a mini-breakaway and scored with high backhand.
Broncos made it 2-0 on another breakaway as Taylor Vause scored on wrist shot.
ICE changed goalies as Nathan Lieuwen replaced Todd Mathews.
Mathews went back in net 1:31 later.
ICE got on the board on a power-play as defenseman James Martin just missed on a back door play but stayed on the puck behind the net a fed Matt Fraser cruising through the low slot and connected on a one-timer.
Broncos regained the 2-goal lead on a scramble near the net and Stepan Novotny had an open net for the easy goal.
There were no goals in the 2nd period but there was a signifigant point of the game. ICE defenseman Ryan Molle went after Michael Stickland after the Broncos forward hit Drew Czerwonka. During the fight Dustin Sylvester and Derek Claffey engaged in a fight and received game misconducts. Then a 3rd fight developed as Joey Leach took on Reece Scarlett. Leach delivered a big punch that knocked Scarlett down and there was a huge puddle of blood on the ice. Leach showed class by stopping his punches once he saw the Bronco was in some difficulty. Both players also received game misconducts.
In the 3rd period the Broncos added insurance early in the 3rd period an another breakaway as Cody Eakin got his league leading 23rd goal.
ICE won a faceoff in the Broncos zone and defenseman James Martin scored on a slapshot high on the stickside.
Broncos added 2 powerplay goals by Cody Eakin and Justin Dowling to finish the game with the 6-2 win.
ICE changed goalies again as Lieuwen replaced Mathews.
It was the 2nd meeting of the season with Swift Current winning 3-1 on October 12th.
ICE Scratches – Brayden McNabb 8th game (knee day-to-day), Dominik Pacovsky 1st game (foot day-to-day) and Petr Senkerik.
ICE will start a 5-game road trip through the B.C. Division on Friday.
Game Summary
Swift Current 13-11-0-2 Kootenay 11-13-1-1
1st Period
1. Swift Current, Dowling 14 (Hoban) 1:03
2. Swift Current, Vause 5 9:36
3. Kootenay, Fraser 9 (Martin, Czerwonka) 15:41 pp
4. Swift Current, Novotny 15 (Eakin, Stickland) 17:31
Penalties – Dowling SC (slashing) 5:02, Montgomery Ktn (check from behind) 6:26, Novotny SC (delay of game) 11:07, Craig SC (delay of game) 14:06, Mathews Ktn (interference) 18:11.
2nd Period
No Scoring.
Penalties – Lowry SC (double check from behind, fighting) Machacek Ktn (instigator, fighting, misconduct) 1:21, Stickland SC (fighting) Claffey (fighting, game misconduct) Scarlett SC (fighting, game misconduct) Molle Ktn (cross checking, instigator, fighting, misconduct) Sylvester Ktn (fighting, game misconduct) Leach Ktn (fighting, game misconduct) 7:15, Czerwonka SC (tripping) 9:08, Bench SC (too many men) 12:25, Doyle SC (tripping) 16:13.
3rd Period
5. Swift Current, Eakin 23 (Stickland, Rogers) 2:32
6. Kootenay, Martin 2 (Pearce, Hurley) 4:58
7. Swift Current, Eakin (2) 24 (Doyle, Dowling) 6:08 pp
8. Swift Current, Dowling (2) 15 (Hoban) 9:30
Penalties – Pearce Ktn (tripping) 5:13, Mathews Ktn (tripping) 8:07, Martin Ktn (tripping) 11:31, Martin Ktn (cross checking) 17:01, Czerwonka Ktn (elbowing) 18:07.
Shots on goal by
Swift Current – 12 – 11 – 12 = 35
Kootenay - 11 - 4 – 4 = 19
Goal (shots-saves) – Swift Current: Morgan Clark (W 11-7-0-1) Kootenay: Todd Mathews (23-29) (L 7-6-1-1) Nathan Lieuwen 9:36-11:07 first and 9:30 third (6-6).
Power plays (goals-chances) – Swift Current: 2/10 Kootenay: 1/6
Referees – Adam Byblow, Trevor Hanson
Linesmen – Scott Sharun, Matthew Barker
Attendance – 2,621
ICE Trivia Game #26
During every ICE broadcast we ask a trivia question.
Today’s Trivia question.
Which Swift Current Bronco won the WHL scoring championship in 1988.
ANSWER – Joe Sakic.
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If you have a question or comment that you want to be discussed during a broadcast email me …
jeff@thedrivefm.ca
Today’s Trivia question.
Which Swift Current Bronco won the WHL scoring championship in 1988.
ANSWER – Joe Sakic.
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If you have a question or comment that you want to be discussed during a broadcast email me …
jeff@thedrivefm.ca
Friday, November 20, 2009
Regina 3 Kootenay 2 SO Game #25
Cranbrook, BC – Regina Pats beat the Kootenay ICE 3-2 in an overtime shootout in WHL action on Friday night.
The ICE opened the scoring on a 3-on-2 break as forward Dustin Sylvester was joined by 2 defensemen and fed the trailer Joey Leach who scored on a wrist shot high on the stick side.
ICE broke a 0-for-25 streak on the power-play to make it 2-0. Dominik Pacovsky brought the puck deep into the zone and left the puck near the net where Kevin King chipped it in.
In the 2nd period Pats scored on the power-play as Jordan Eberle was left alone in the slot and scored on a one-timer.
In the 3rd period the Pats tied the game as Kyle Mulder deflected a point shot from Colton Teubert.
The Pats won the shootout 2-1.
It was the first of four meetings this season.
ICE scratches – Brayden McNabb 7th game (knee day-to-day), Luke Paulsen and Brock Montgomery.
ICE will host Swift Current on Saturday.
Game Summary
Regina 12-11-3-0 Kootenay 11-12-1-1
1st Period
1. Kootenay, Leach 2 (Sylvester, King) 14:51
2. Kootenay, King 9 (Pacovsky, Boomer) 16:17 pp
Penalties – Favreau Reg (high sticking) 8:27, Sparrow Reg (holding) 15:54.
2nd Period
3. Regina, Eberle 19 (Carlson, Weal) 13:41 pp
Penalties – Molle Ktn (hooking) 5:50, Eberle Reg (hooking) 8:23, Leach Ktn (slashing) 11:44,
3rd Period
4. Regina, Mulder 4 (Teubert) 14:48
Penalties – Pearce Ktn (hooking) 2:38, Mitchell Reg (goalie interference) 4:32, Delahay Reg (instigator, fighting, misconduct) Fraser Ktn (fighting) 12:45, Ketlo Reg (delay of game) 14:57, Boomer Ktn (interference) 15:48.
Overtime
No Scoring.
Penalties – None
Shootout
Regina wins 2-1.
Regina – Eberle, miss; Weal, miss; Leffler, goal; Strueby, goal.
Kootenay – Sylvester, miss; Reinhart, goal; Fraser, miss; King miss.
Shots on goal by
Regina - 12 – 10 – 8 – 3 = 33
Kootenay - 9 – 11 – 9 – 0 = 29
Goal (shots-saves) – Regina: Damien Ketlo (W 8-7-2-0) Kootenay: Todd Mathews (L 7-5-1-1)
Power plays (goals-chances) - Regina: 1/5 Kootenay: 1/6
Referees – Brett Iverson, Ryan Thompson
Linesmen – Bobby Bedingfield, Ian Shaver
Attendance – 2,641
The ICE opened the scoring on a 3-on-2 break as forward Dustin Sylvester was joined by 2 defensemen and fed the trailer Joey Leach who scored on a wrist shot high on the stick side.
ICE broke a 0-for-25 streak on the power-play to make it 2-0. Dominik Pacovsky brought the puck deep into the zone and left the puck near the net where Kevin King chipped it in.
In the 2nd period Pats scored on the power-play as Jordan Eberle was left alone in the slot and scored on a one-timer.
In the 3rd period the Pats tied the game as Kyle Mulder deflected a point shot from Colton Teubert.
The Pats won the shootout 2-1.
It was the first of four meetings this season.
ICE scratches – Brayden McNabb 7th game (knee day-to-day), Luke Paulsen and Brock Montgomery.
ICE will host Swift Current on Saturday.
Game Summary
Regina 12-11-3-0 Kootenay 11-12-1-1
1st Period
1. Kootenay, Leach 2 (Sylvester, King) 14:51
2. Kootenay, King 9 (Pacovsky, Boomer) 16:17 pp
Penalties – Favreau Reg (high sticking) 8:27, Sparrow Reg (holding) 15:54.
2nd Period
3. Regina, Eberle 19 (Carlson, Weal) 13:41 pp
Penalties – Molle Ktn (hooking) 5:50, Eberle Reg (hooking) 8:23, Leach Ktn (slashing) 11:44,
3rd Period
4. Regina, Mulder 4 (Teubert) 14:48
Penalties – Pearce Ktn (hooking) 2:38, Mitchell Reg (goalie interference) 4:32, Delahay Reg (instigator, fighting, misconduct) Fraser Ktn (fighting) 12:45, Ketlo Reg (delay of game) 14:57, Boomer Ktn (interference) 15:48.
Overtime
No Scoring.
Penalties – None
Shootout
Regina wins 2-1.
Regina – Eberle, miss; Weal, miss; Leffler, goal; Strueby, goal.
Kootenay – Sylvester, miss; Reinhart, goal; Fraser, miss; King miss.
Shots on goal by
Regina - 12 – 10 – 8 – 3 = 33
Kootenay - 9 – 11 – 9 – 0 = 29
Goal (shots-saves) – Regina: Damien Ketlo (W 8-7-2-0) Kootenay: Todd Mathews (L 7-5-1-1)
Power plays (goals-chances) - Regina: 1/5 Kootenay: 1/6
Referees – Brett Iverson, Ryan Thompson
Linesmen – Bobby Bedingfield, Ian Shaver
Attendance – 2,641
ICE Trivia Game #25
During every ICE broadcast we ask a trivia question.
Today’s Trivia question.
Who holds the ICE Franchise record for most career regular season overtime goals?
ANSWER – Mike Busto with 4. Andrew Bailey is 2nd with 3. Max Reinhart is the active leader with 2.
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Today’s Trivia question.
Who holds the ICE Franchise record for most career regular season overtime goals?
ANSWER – Mike Busto with 4. Andrew Bailey is 2nd with 3. Max Reinhart is the active leader with 2.
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Regina @ Kootenay Game #25
The Kootenay ICE will host the Regina Pats tonight.
It's the first of 4 meetings this season.
Last year the ICE won the season series 3-1.
For the 2nd time this season the ICE are on a 3-game winning streak, including their last 2 wins coming in overtime.
In November the ICE have had 4 of their 7 games go into extra time.
The Pats are starting a 6-game road trip and have 1 win away from home this season.
Steele Boomer has a 5 game point streak (2-5-7).
Matt Fraser has a 4 game point streak (3-1-4).
Dustin Sylvester (2-4-6) and Kevin King (2-2-4) each have points in their last 3 games.
Todd Mathews has started 10 games in a row and in those games he has a 2.06 GAA and .930 save %.
Pats are led by Jordan Eberle and Colton Teubert who will represent Canada at the WJHC for the 2nd straight year.
Gametime is 7pm.
It's the first of 4 meetings this season.
Last year the ICE won the season series 3-1.
For the 2nd time this season the ICE are on a 3-game winning streak, including their last 2 wins coming in overtime.
In November the ICE have had 4 of their 7 games go into extra time.
The Pats are starting a 6-game road trip and have 1 win away from home this season.
Steele Boomer has a 5 game point streak (2-5-7).
Matt Fraser has a 4 game point streak (3-1-4).
Dustin Sylvester (2-4-6) and Kevin King (2-2-4) each have points in their last 3 games.
Todd Mathews has started 10 games in a row and in those games he has a 2.06 GAA and .930 save %.
Pats are led by Jordan Eberle and Colton Teubert who will represent Canada at the WJHC for the 2nd straight year.
Gametime is 7pm.
Thursday, November 19, 2009
10 Things I Think I Think
10 Things I Think I Think is a creation of SI NFL writer Peter King. His Monday Morning Quarterback articles every week are must read for all football fans at si.com. In a tribute to him, which is a nice way of saying I stole his concept, here is my 10 for this week.
1. I think based on history, the ICE are close to making another roster move. Traditionally the club goes through the season with 22 players (13 forwards, 7 defensemen and 2 goalies). Right now they have 8 defensemen. Based on playing time the #6-#8 spots are James Martin, Cason Machacek and Luke Paulsen. The ICE have 5 18-year old defensemen on their roster and probably don’t want to have 5 19-year defensemen next year. Martin has played forward at times this year. The ICE may not make any move at all and go on with 23 players. Remember the club still has an spot open for another over-ager.
2. I think in games against the ICE the best forward performances have come from Prince Albert’s Igor Revenko (4 goals in 2 games) and Red Deer’s Willie Coetzee (4 goals and 5 points in 2 games).
3. I think the best opposition rookie performances against the ICE came from the Rebels’ Ryan Nugent Hopkins (1 goal and 5 points in 2 games) and Medicine Hat’s Emerson Etem (4 goals in 2 games).
4. I think the best performances by opposition defensemen were from Moose Jaw’s Travis Hamonic and Calgary Michael Stone. Both had solid all-around showings in 2 games each against the ICE. Tigers’ Mark Isherwood had a 4-point game against the ICE.
5. I think the best performance by a goalie against the ICE was Seattle’s Calvin Pickard. The ICE won 1-0 in overtime. He wasn’t flashy but made many tough saves look easy. Lethbridge's Brandon Anderson made 44 saves against the ICE and Calgary's Michael Snider stole a game with 39 saves.
6. I think the best team the ICE have played in the East Conference is Saskatoon. Big, tough, fast and depth on forward and defense. Calgary and Moose Jaw are a combined 4-0 against the ICE.
7. I think the best team the ICE have played in the West Conference is Portland. They also have good size and speed and good depth. Defense is a little young. I think Tri City may be a better team but had an off night in Cranbrook. The ICE have yet to see a B.C. Division team.
8. I think the WHL vs Russia series is again getting criticized for the quality of players on the Russian roster. In the previous 6 years of the event there has not been one WHL player that I interviewed that didn’t look forward to being in the event and were happy to have played in the game. Are having these games better than the regular All-Star games that the WHL used to have? There were many complaints that the All-Star games were losing their impact of being a special event.
9. I think it’s a little surprising that there were no ICE players ranked in the NHL Central Scouting Services preliminary rankings. Drew Czerwonka and Christian Magnus missed the first ¼ of the season and haven’t been seen by the scouts enough to get recognized. Joey Leach, Brock Montgomery and Max Reinhart should receive consideration as the season continues.
10. I think these are my non-hockey thoughts.
a) I’m looking forward to reading Peter King’s Monday Morning Quarterback book on the trip through the B.C. Division. Stephen Brunt’s Gretzky book is in the on-deck circle.
b) The CFL East and West Finals are shaping up to be a couple of great games. Who you got?
c) There should be video review for soccer games. There is usually only 1 goal in a game; can’t they be sure it was a legal goal? I know the Irish visitors to the blog agree.
d) I haven’t watched a race this year but NASCAR’s Jimmie Johnson is my prediction to win Sports Illustrated's Sportsman of the Year. Champion 4 years in a row. I don’t follow boxing, but the fact I have heard Manny Pacquiao’s name a lot this year, means he should receive consideration. Best fighter in the world?
1. I think based on history, the ICE are close to making another roster move. Traditionally the club goes through the season with 22 players (13 forwards, 7 defensemen and 2 goalies). Right now they have 8 defensemen. Based on playing time the #6-#8 spots are James Martin, Cason Machacek and Luke Paulsen. The ICE have 5 18-year old defensemen on their roster and probably don’t want to have 5 19-year defensemen next year. Martin has played forward at times this year. The ICE may not make any move at all and go on with 23 players. Remember the club still has an spot open for another over-ager.
2. I think in games against the ICE the best forward performances have come from Prince Albert’s Igor Revenko (4 goals in 2 games) and Red Deer’s Willie Coetzee (4 goals and 5 points in 2 games).
3. I think the best opposition rookie performances against the ICE came from the Rebels’ Ryan Nugent Hopkins (1 goal and 5 points in 2 games) and Medicine Hat’s Emerson Etem (4 goals in 2 games).
4. I think the best performances by opposition defensemen were from Moose Jaw’s Travis Hamonic and Calgary Michael Stone. Both had solid all-around showings in 2 games each against the ICE. Tigers’ Mark Isherwood had a 4-point game against the ICE.
5. I think the best performance by a goalie against the ICE was Seattle’s Calvin Pickard. The ICE won 1-0 in overtime. He wasn’t flashy but made many tough saves look easy. Lethbridge's Brandon Anderson made 44 saves against the ICE and Calgary's Michael Snider stole a game with 39 saves.
6. I think the best team the ICE have played in the East Conference is Saskatoon. Big, tough, fast and depth on forward and defense. Calgary and Moose Jaw are a combined 4-0 against the ICE.
7. I think the best team the ICE have played in the West Conference is Portland. They also have good size and speed and good depth. Defense is a little young. I think Tri City may be a better team but had an off night in Cranbrook. The ICE have yet to see a B.C. Division team.
8. I think the WHL vs Russia series is again getting criticized for the quality of players on the Russian roster. In the previous 6 years of the event there has not been one WHL player that I interviewed that didn’t look forward to being in the event and were happy to have played in the game. Are having these games better than the regular All-Star games that the WHL used to have? There were many complaints that the All-Star games were losing their impact of being a special event.
9. I think it’s a little surprising that there were no ICE players ranked in the NHL Central Scouting Services preliminary rankings. Drew Czerwonka and Christian Magnus missed the first ¼ of the season and haven’t been seen by the scouts enough to get recognized. Joey Leach, Brock Montgomery and Max Reinhart should receive consideration as the season continues.
10. I think these are my non-hockey thoughts.
a) I’m looking forward to reading Peter King’s Monday Morning Quarterback book on the trip through the B.C. Division. Stephen Brunt’s Gretzky book is in the on-deck circle.
b) The CFL East and West Finals are shaping up to be a couple of great games. Who you got?
c) There should be video review for soccer games. There is usually only 1 goal in a game; can’t they be sure it was a legal goal? I know the Irish visitors to the blog agree.
d) I haven’t watched a race this year but NASCAR’s Jimmie Johnson is my prediction to win Sports Illustrated's Sportsman of the Year. Champion 4 years in a row. I don’t follow boxing, but the fact I have heard Manny Pacquiao’s name a lot this year, means he should receive consideration. Best fighter in the world?
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
ICE Roster Move
ICE have reassigned Forward Simon Skrudland to Junior A. The ICE now have 23 players on their roster which include 13 forwards, eight defensemen and two goaltenders.
A&W Teddy Bear and Mitten Toss
Cranbrook, BC -- The Kootenay ICE Hockey Club will once again be taking part in the traditional A&W Teddy Bear and Mitten Toss on December 11 when the Calgary Hitmen are in town.
Fans are encouraged to bring new and unused (due to distribution in health care facilities) stuffed toys, winter wear and clothing to the game to launch onto the ice after Kootenay scores their first goal.
The ICE will be distributing the teddy bears to health care facilities and the Salvation Army in an effort to bring holiday cheer to those less fortunate.
The team is encouraging fans to bring winter wear and clothing so we can help keep the young and old warm during the winter months.
Tickets are available at the Kootenay ICE Office and Kootenay Collectibles.
Fans are encouraged to bring new and unused (due to distribution in health care facilities) stuffed toys, winter wear and clothing to the game to launch onto the ice after Kootenay scores their first goal.
The ICE will be distributing the teddy bears to health care facilities and the Salvation Army in an effort to bring holiday cheer to those less fortunate.
The team is encouraging fans to bring winter wear and clothing so we can help keep the young and old warm during the winter months.
Tickets are available at the Kootenay ICE Office and Kootenay Collectibles.
Team Pacific
Here is the Team Pacific (BC & Alberta) roster for the U-17 to be held in Timmins, Ontario Dec 28-Jan 5/10
Listed are the players, position, hometown and which WHL roster they are on.
Laurent Brossoit G Surrey Edmonton
Liam Liston G St. Albert Brandon
Tyler Wotherspoon D Surrey Portland
Dalton Thrower D North Vancouver Saskatoon
Zac Yuen D Vancouver Tri City
Duncan Siemens D Sherwood Park Saskatoon
Myles Bell D Calgary Regina
Reece Scarlett D Sherwood Park Swift Current
Zach Hodder D Delta Vancouver
Mark McNeill F Edmonton Prince Albert
Joseph Kornelsen F Abbotsford Moose Jaw
Nathan Burns F Edmonton Vancouver
Aaron Hadley F Castlegar Vancouver
Mitch Holmberg F Sherwood Park Spokane
Travis Ewanyk F St. Albert Edmonton
Brock Balson F Kamloops Prince Albert
Brady Brassart F North Vancouver Spokane
Adam Lowry F Calgary Swift Current
Ty Rattie F Airdrie Portland
Ryan Nugent-Hopkins F Burnaby Red Deer
Spencer Graboski F Quesnel Kelowna
Colin Smith F Edmonton Kamloops
Listed are the players, position, hometown and which WHL roster they are on.
Laurent Brossoit G Surrey Edmonton
Liam Liston G St. Albert Brandon
Tyler Wotherspoon D Surrey Portland
Dalton Thrower D North Vancouver Saskatoon
Zac Yuen D Vancouver Tri City
Duncan Siemens D Sherwood Park Saskatoon
Myles Bell D Calgary Regina
Reece Scarlett D Sherwood Park Swift Current
Zach Hodder D Delta Vancouver
Mark McNeill F Edmonton Prince Albert
Joseph Kornelsen F Abbotsford Moose Jaw
Nathan Burns F Edmonton Vancouver
Aaron Hadley F Castlegar Vancouver
Mitch Holmberg F Sherwood Park Spokane
Travis Ewanyk F St. Albert Edmonton
Brock Balson F Kamloops Prince Albert
Brady Brassart F North Vancouver Spokane
Adam Lowry F Calgary Swift Current
Ty Rattie F Airdrie Portland
Ryan Nugent-Hopkins F Burnaby Red Deer
Spencer Graboski F Quesnel Kelowna
Colin Smith F Edmonton Kamloops
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Kootenay 4 Prince Albert 3 OT Game #24
Cranbrook, BC – Kootenay ICE forward Max Reinhart scored in overtime in a 4-3 win over the Prince Albert Raiders in WHL action on Tuesday night.
The ICE scored on the 1st shift of the period as Kevin King stepped into a shot from the top of the circle and it went in top corner on the glove side.
Raiders quickly tied the game as Garrett Taylor stole the puck behind the ICE net and fed a wide open Sean Aschim who scored on a slap shot high on the glove side.
Raiders’ took a 2-1 lead in the 2nd period as Igor Revenko scored on a redirection after receiving a pass from Ryan Harrison.
Raiders’ made it 3-1 as Nathan Deck’s high point shot deflected in off the stick of Revenko.
ICE got back within a goal late in the 2nd period as defenseman Hayden Rintoul jumped around a fallen Raider to get to the slot and then fed a wide open Dustin Sylvester at the bottom of the circle who scored on a one-timer.
In the 3rd period the ICE tied the game 3-3 on a 2-on-1 break as Max Reinhart fed Matt Fraser near the crease and made no mistake with a redirection.
In overtime Dominik Pacovsky had the puck at the ICE blueline and lifted a pass 40 feet into the air over 3 Raider defenders to send Max Reinhart in on the breakaway who scored with a wrist shot low on the stick side.
This was the second meeting of the year; the Raiders won 4-3 in Prince Albert in October.
ICE scratches – Brayden McNabb 6th game (knee day-to-day), Luke Paulsen, Simon Skrudland and Elgin Pearce.
ICE will host Regina on Friday.
Game Summary
Prince Albert 11-11-1-2 Kootenay 11-12-1-0
1st Period
1. Kootenay, King 8 (Leach, Boomer) :33
2. Prince Albert, Aschim 2 (Taylor) 2:59
Penalties – Hickmott PA (slashing)) 17:18.
2nd Period
3. Prince Albert, Revenko 15 (Harrison, Button) 9:45
4. Prince Albert, Revenko 16 (2) (Button, Deck) 12:44
5. Kootenay, Sylvester 10 (Rintoul, Martin) 18:31
Penalties – Wall PA (tripping) 3:30, Taylor PA Montgomery Ktn (fighting) 14:43.
3rd Period
6. Kootenay, Fraser 8 (Reinhart, King) 1:14
Penalties – Rowley PA Hurley PA (fighting) 6:18, Herle PA (cross checkin) Martin (holding) 8:06, Deck PA (hooking) 9:22, Leach Ktn (kneeing) 11:46, Ismond Ktn (check from behind) 17:56.
Overtime
7. Kootenay, Reinhart 7 (Pacovsky, Rintoul) 4:15
Penalties – None.
Shots on goal by
Prince Albert - 9 – 10 - 8 – 6 = 33
Kootenay - 11 – 11 – 11 – 2 = 35
Goal (shots-saves) – Prince Albert: Garrett Zemlak (L 10-8-1-1) Kootenay: Todd Mathews (W 7-5-1-0)
Power plays (goals-chances) – Prince Albert: 0/2 Kootenay: 0/3
Referee – Pat Smith
Linesmen – Matthew Barker, Jim Maniago
Attendance – 2,652
The ICE scored on the 1st shift of the period as Kevin King stepped into a shot from the top of the circle and it went in top corner on the glove side.
Raiders quickly tied the game as Garrett Taylor stole the puck behind the ICE net and fed a wide open Sean Aschim who scored on a slap shot high on the glove side.
Raiders’ took a 2-1 lead in the 2nd period as Igor Revenko scored on a redirection after receiving a pass from Ryan Harrison.
Raiders’ made it 3-1 as Nathan Deck’s high point shot deflected in off the stick of Revenko.
ICE got back within a goal late in the 2nd period as defenseman Hayden Rintoul jumped around a fallen Raider to get to the slot and then fed a wide open Dustin Sylvester at the bottom of the circle who scored on a one-timer.
In the 3rd period the ICE tied the game 3-3 on a 2-on-1 break as Max Reinhart fed Matt Fraser near the crease and made no mistake with a redirection.
In overtime Dominik Pacovsky had the puck at the ICE blueline and lifted a pass 40 feet into the air over 3 Raider defenders to send Max Reinhart in on the breakaway who scored with a wrist shot low on the stick side.
This was the second meeting of the year; the Raiders won 4-3 in Prince Albert in October.
ICE scratches – Brayden McNabb 6th game (knee day-to-day), Luke Paulsen, Simon Skrudland and Elgin Pearce.
ICE will host Regina on Friday.
Game Summary
Prince Albert 11-11-1-2 Kootenay 11-12-1-0
1st Period
1. Kootenay, King 8 (Leach, Boomer) :33
2. Prince Albert, Aschim 2 (Taylor) 2:59
Penalties – Hickmott PA (slashing)) 17:18.
2nd Period
3. Prince Albert, Revenko 15 (Harrison, Button) 9:45
4. Prince Albert, Revenko 16 (2) (Button, Deck) 12:44
5. Kootenay, Sylvester 10 (Rintoul, Martin) 18:31
Penalties – Wall PA (tripping) 3:30, Taylor PA Montgomery Ktn (fighting) 14:43.
3rd Period
6. Kootenay, Fraser 8 (Reinhart, King) 1:14
Penalties – Rowley PA Hurley PA (fighting) 6:18, Herle PA (cross checkin) Martin (holding) 8:06, Deck PA (hooking) 9:22, Leach Ktn (kneeing) 11:46, Ismond Ktn (check from behind) 17:56.
Overtime
7. Kootenay, Reinhart 7 (Pacovsky, Rintoul) 4:15
Penalties – None.
Shots on goal by
Prince Albert - 9 – 10 - 8 – 6 = 33
Kootenay - 11 – 11 – 11 – 2 = 35
Goal (shots-saves) – Prince Albert: Garrett Zemlak (L 10-8-1-1) Kootenay: Todd Mathews (W 7-5-1-0)
Power plays (goals-chances) – Prince Albert: 0/2 Kootenay: 0/3
Referee – Pat Smith
Linesmen – Matthew Barker, Jim Maniago
Attendance – 2,652
ICE Trivia Game #23
During every ICE broadcast we ask a trivia question.
Today’s Trivia question.
Prince Albert Head Coach Bruno Campese played in the Winter Olympics. What country did he represent and what year was he in the Winter Games?
ANSWER – In 1994 he played with Italy in the Winter Olympics in Lillehammer, Norway.
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Today’s Trivia question.
Prince Albert Head Coach Bruno Campese played in the Winter Olympics. What country did he represent and what year was he in the Winter Games?
ANSWER – In 1994 he played with Italy in the Winter Olympics in Lillehammer, Norway.
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Overager Update
Prince George has put forward Tyler Halliday on waivers to get down to the league limit of 3 overagers.
Vancouver and Swift Current are the only teams that still have 4.
ICE, Kelowna and Calgary each have room for 1 overager.
Vancouver and Swift Current are the only teams that still have 4.
ICE, Kelowna and Calgary each have room for 1 overager.
CSS Preliminary Rankings
The NHL Central Scouting Service has released their preliminary rankings.
1 CONNOLLY, BRETT PRINCE GEORGE 02-May-1992 6' 2.0" 181 lbs. LW R
2 PYSYK, MARK EDMONTON 11-Jan-1992 6' 1.0" 179 lbs. * D R
3 PETROVIC, ALEXANDER RED DEER 03-Mar-1992 6' 3.5" 192 lbs. * D R
4 ETEM, EMERSON MEDICINE HAT 16-Jun-1992 5' 11.75" 190 lbs. * C L
5 RUTKOWSKI, TROY PORTLAND 29-Apr-1992 6' 1.5" 208 lbs. * D R
6 NIEDERREITER, NINO PORTLAND 08-Sep-1992 6' 1.0" 205 lbs. * RW L
7 MCILRATH, DYLAN MOOSE JAW 20-Apr-1992 6' 3.25" 210 lbs. * D R
8 HOWDEN, QUINTON MOOSE JAW 21-Jan-1992 6' 0.75" 183 lbs. * C L
9 JOHANSEN, RYAN PORTLAND 31-Jul-1992 6' 2.25" 194 lbs. * C R
10 WEAL, JORDAN REGINA 15-Apr-1992 5' 8.5" 156 lbs. * C R
11 STONE, MARK BRANDON 13-May-1992 6' 2.25" 188 lbs. * RW R
12 HAMILTON, CURTIS SASKATOON 04-Dec-1991 6' 2.25" 209 lbs. * LW L
13 ROSS, BRADLEY PORTLAND 28-May-1992 5' 11.25" 181 lbs. * LW L
14 HARRISON, RYAN PRINCE ALBERT 31-Mar-1992 5' 9.25" 185 lbs. * C L
15 SHINNIMIN, BRENDAN TRI-CITY 07-Jan-1991 5' 9.75" 179 lbs. * C L
16 INGLIS, CHARLES SASKATOON 07-May-1992 5' 11.0" 187 lbs. * C L
17 MCFAULL, KENDALL MOOSE JAW 10-Apr-1992 6' 2.0" 187 lbs. * D R
18 SUNDHER, KEVIN CHILLIWACK 18-Jan-1992 5' 11.75" 192 lbs. * C L
19 BARNETT, J.T. VANCOUVER 21-Aug-1992 5' 11.75" 191 lbs. * LW L
20 MADAISKY, AUSTIN CALGARY 30-Jan-1992 6' 1.75" 186 lbs. * D R
21 GUDAS, RADKO EVERETT 05-Jun-1990 5' 11.0" 192 lbs. * D R
22 DAVIDSON, BRANDON REGINA 21-Aug-1991 6' 1.0" 190 lbs. * D L
23 THERIAU, ALEX EVERETT 14-Feb-1992 6' 1.5" 189 lbs. * D R
24 MACKENZIE, MATT CALGARY 15-Oct-1991 6' 1.0" 193 lbs. * D R
25 SUTTER, BRODY LETHBRIDGE 26-Sep-1991 6' 4.0" 190 lbs. * RW R
LV DEPAPE, JORDAN BRANDON 17-Mar-1992 5' 10.5" 187 lbs. * C R
Goalies
1 PICKARD, CALVIN SEATTLE 15-Apr-1992 6' 0.5" 200 lbs. * G L
2 SIMPSON, KENT EVERETT 26-Mar-1992 6' 2.5" 182 lbs. * G L
3 LANIGAN, CAM EDMONTON 09-Jun-1992 6' 1.75" 180 lbs. * G L
4 BUNZ, TYLER MEDICINE HAT 11-Feb-1992 6' 1.25" 196 lbs. * G L
5 KOLPPANEN, VILLE LETHBRIDGE 05-Sep-1992 6' 0.5" 185 lbs. * G L
6 GLOVER, BRANDON MOOSE JAW 21-Aug-1992 6' 2.25" 160 lbs. * G L
1 CONNOLLY, BRETT PRINCE GEORGE 02-May-1992 6' 2.0" 181 lbs. LW R
2 PYSYK, MARK EDMONTON 11-Jan-1992 6' 1.0" 179 lbs. * D R
3 PETROVIC, ALEXANDER RED DEER 03-Mar-1992 6' 3.5" 192 lbs. * D R
4 ETEM, EMERSON MEDICINE HAT 16-Jun-1992 5' 11.75" 190 lbs. * C L
5 RUTKOWSKI, TROY PORTLAND 29-Apr-1992 6' 1.5" 208 lbs. * D R
6 NIEDERREITER, NINO PORTLAND 08-Sep-1992 6' 1.0" 205 lbs. * RW L
7 MCILRATH, DYLAN MOOSE JAW 20-Apr-1992 6' 3.25" 210 lbs. * D R
8 HOWDEN, QUINTON MOOSE JAW 21-Jan-1992 6' 0.75" 183 lbs. * C L
9 JOHANSEN, RYAN PORTLAND 31-Jul-1992 6' 2.25" 194 lbs. * C R
10 WEAL, JORDAN REGINA 15-Apr-1992 5' 8.5" 156 lbs. * C R
11 STONE, MARK BRANDON 13-May-1992 6' 2.25" 188 lbs. * RW R
12 HAMILTON, CURTIS SASKATOON 04-Dec-1991 6' 2.25" 209 lbs. * LW L
13 ROSS, BRADLEY PORTLAND 28-May-1992 5' 11.25" 181 lbs. * LW L
14 HARRISON, RYAN PRINCE ALBERT 31-Mar-1992 5' 9.25" 185 lbs. * C L
15 SHINNIMIN, BRENDAN TRI-CITY 07-Jan-1991 5' 9.75" 179 lbs. * C L
16 INGLIS, CHARLES SASKATOON 07-May-1992 5' 11.0" 187 lbs. * C L
17 MCFAULL, KENDALL MOOSE JAW 10-Apr-1992 6' 2.0" 187 lbs. * D R
18 SUNDHER, KEVIN CHILLIWACK 18-Jan-1992 5' 11.75" 192 lbs. * C L
19 BARNETT, J.T. VANCOUVER 21-Aug-1992 5' 11.75" 191 lbs. * LW L
20 MADAISKY, AUSTIN CALGARY 30-Jan-1992 6' 1.75" 186 lbs. * D R
21 GUDAS, RADKO EVERETT 05-Jun-1990 5' 11.0" 192 lbs. * D R
22 DAVIDSON, BRANDON REGINA 21-Aug-1991 6' 1.0" 190 lbs. * D L
23 THERIAU, ALEX EVERETT 14-Feb-1992 6' 1.5" 189 lbs. * D R
24 MACKENZIE, MATT CALGARY 15-Oct-1991 6' 1.0" 193 lbs. * D R
25 SUTTER, BRODY LETHBRIDGE 26-Sep-1991 6' 4.0" 190 lbs. * RW R
LV DEPAPE, JORDAN BRANDON 17-Mar-1992 5' 10.5" 187 lbs. * C R
Goalies
1 PICKARD, CALVIN SEATTLE 15-Apr-1992 6' 0.5" 200 lbs. * G L
2 SIMPSON, KENT EVERETT 26-Mar-1992 6' 2.5" 182 lbs. * G L
3 LANIGAN, CAM EDMONTON 09-Jun-1992 6' 1.75" 180 lbs. * G L
4 BUNZ, TYLER MEDICINE HAT 11-Feb-1992 6' 1.25" 196 lbs. * G L
5 KOLPPANEN, VILLE LETHBRIDGE 05-Sep-1992 6' 0.5" 185 lbs. * G L
6 GLOVER, BRANDON MOOSE JAW 21-Aug-1992 6' 2.25" 160 lbs. * G L
Prince Albert @ Kootenay Game #23
The ICE will host the Prince Albert Raiders tonight at the Rec-Plex.
It's the 2nd of 4 meetings, last month the Raiders won 4-3 in Prince Albert with the winning goal coming late in the 3rd period.
The ICE are 5-1-1 in their last 7 games, earning 11 of a possible 14 points.
The Raiders have 1 win in their last 5 games.
Raiders are 3 points ahead of the ICE in the standings, but the ICE have a game in hand.
Dustin Sylvester has 11 points in his last 5 games.
Steele Boomer has 6 points in his last 4 games.
Todd Mathews has started 9 games in a row and has a 1.97 GAA and a .933 save % during the span.
Raiders' Igor Revenko has a team best 14 goals and 5 game winniers, 2 of the goals coming against the ICE.
Gametime is 7pm.
It's the 2nd of 4 meetings, last month the Raiders won 4-3 in Prince Albert with the winning goal coming late in the 3rd period.
The ICE are 5-1-1 in their last 7 games, earning 11 of a possible 14 points.
The Raiders have 1 win in their last 5 games.
Raiders are 3 points ahead of the ICE in the standings, but the ICE have a game in hand.
Dustin Sylvester has 11 points in his last 5 games.
Steele Boomer has 6 points in his last 4 games.
Todd Mathews has started 9 games in a row and has a 1.97 GAA and a .933 save % during the span.
Raiders' Igor Revenko has a team best 14 goals and 5 game winniers, 2 of the goals coming against the ICE.
Gametime is 7pm.
Monday, November 16, 2009
2010 Bantam Draft
Here is a ranking of the Top 10 players for the next WHL Banatm Draft.
The information is from the International Scouting Service.
https://www.isshockey.com/scouting/home
1. Alex Forsberg - Beardy's Blackhawks MAAA
2. Brian Williams - Los Angeles Selects
3. Morgan Klimchuk - Calgary Bisons
4. Mathew Needham - Penticton
5. Johnathon Merkley - Calgary Bisons
6. Madison Bowey - Winnipeg Monarchs
7. Nic Petan - NSWC
8. Wyatt Noskey - Edmonton KC
9. Jesse Lees - Calgary Northstars
10. Dylan Bowen - POE Kelowna
The information is from the International Scouting Service.
https://www.isshockey.com/scouting/home
1. Alex Forsberg - Beardy's Blackhawks MAAA
2. Brian Williams - Los Angeles Selects
3. Morgan Klimchuk - Calgary Bisons
4. Mathew Needham - Penticton
5. Johnathon Merkley - Calgary Bisons
6. Madison Bowey - Winnipeg Monarchs
7. Nic Petan - NSWC
8. Wyatt Noskey - Edmonton KC
9. Jesse Lees - Calgary Northstars
10. Dylan Bowen - POE Kelowna
From The ICE Office
ICE CHIPS: The KOOTENAY ICE enter this week’s action with a 10-12-1-0 record (6-5-1-0 at home, 4-7-0-0 on the road, 3-1 in overtime, 1-0 in shootouts) and are in fifth place in the CENTRAL DIVISION…This week the ICE will host PRINCE ALBERT (November 17), REGINA (November 20) and SWIFT CURRENT (November 21) before traveling to the BC DIVISION (November 27 – December 4).
NEW YEARS EVE WITH THE ICE: Celebrate NEW YEARS EVE with the KOOTENAY ICE…Following the game against REGINA on December 31st the Hockey Club will be hosting a NEW YEARS EVE party at the HERITAGE INN...Tickets are $75.00 per person or $125.00 per couple and will include dinner, DJ, dance, silent auction and door prizes…Tickets are available at the KOOTENAY ICE OFFICE with all the monies raised going to the EDUCATION FUND.
FAMILY PACKS: The ICE have FAMILY PACKS on sale for Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday home games during the 2009-2010 season excluding Sunday, December 27…FAMILY PACKS are $45.00 and include two adult tickets, two youth or student tickets, a parking voucher, a game program voucher, and two McDonald Happy Meal vouchers…For more information, or to purchase a FAMILY PACK, call or visit the KOOTENAY ICE Office.
MAPLE LEAF FOODS NIGHT: On Tuesday, November 17 when the ICE host PRINCE ALBERT RAIDERS it will be MAPLE LEAF FOODS NIGHT…Fans in attendance will have the opportunity to win gift certificates from MAPLE LEAF FOODS with the purchase of a game day program.
DENNY’S RESTAURANT AND EKFH STARLITE CAMPAIGN NIGHT: On Friday, November 20 when KOOTENAY host REGINA it will be DENNY’S RESTAURANT AND EKFH STARLITE CAMPAIGN NIGHT…Fans in attendance will have the opportunity to pick up a DENNY’S stress ball for a donation to the EKFH STARLITE CAMPAIGN and be entered to win a chance to see the ICE play in CALGARY, LETHBRIDGE or CRANBROOK…The winners will receive a one night stay at a SANDMAN HOTEL, DENNY’s coupons and tickets to the game.
DID YOU KNOW: The ICE are 8-4-1-0 when they score first and 2-8-0-0 when their opponent scores first…KOOTENAY is 5-0-0-0 when leading after the second period, 1-11-1-0 when losing and 4-1-0-0 when tied...The ICE are 6-5-0-0 when outshooting their opponent, 3-7-1-0 when outshot by their opponent and 1-0-0-0 when shots are tied…BRAYDEN MCNABB has been selected to play on TEAM WHL in the 2009 SUBWAY SUPER SERIES in KELOWNA on November 26…BRENDAN HURLEY recorded his first WHL career goal against TRI-CITY (November 14)…DUSTIN SYLVESTER tied a franchise record for career short handed goals with 11 against LETHBRIDGE on November 15 (DUNCAN MILROY – 11)…STEELE BOOMER has recorded 45 assists in his WHL career…JOE ANTILLA needs to play in two more games to reach 150 WHL career games played.
SCORING STREAK: STEELE BOOMER (2-4-6) has recorded at least a point in his last four games.
INJURIES: Defensemen BRAYDEN MCNABB (knee) and LUKE PAULSEN (ankle) will both be out of the KOOTENAY line up day to day with their injuries.
ONE YEAR AGO: After 22 games of the 2008-2009 season the ICE were 10-7-2-3, after 23 games 10-8-2-3 and after 24 games 10-9-2-3.
UPCOMING WEEK:
Tuesday November 17 ICE vs. Prince Albert 7:00 pm (102.9 FM – The Drive)
Wednesday November 18 Practice 3:45 – 5:45 pm Cranbrook Rec Plex
Thursday November 19 Practice 3:45 – 5:45 pm Cranbrook Rec Plex
Friday November 20 ICE vs Regina 7:00 pm (102.9 FM – The Drive)
Saturday November 21 ICE vs Swift Current 7:00 pm (102.9 FM – The Drive)
WEEK IN REVIEW:
Wednesday November 11 – Kootenay 2 @ Calgary 7 – Record 8-12-1-0 – Attendance: 8,191
Goals:
1 – Antilla (3) from Senkerik and Machacek
2 – Montgomery (3)
Goalies: Todd Mathews (11 Saves, 4 GA), Nathan Lieuwen (11 Saves, 3 GA)
Saturday, November 14 – Kootenay 7 vs Tri-City 1 – Record 9-12-1-0 – Attendance: 2,608
Goals:
1 – Pacovsky (5) from Martin and Machacek
2 – Machacek (2) from Sylvester and Boomer
3 – Leach (1) from Sylvester and King
4 – Hurley (1) from Pacovsky and Antilla
5 – Boomer (7) from Molle and Sylvester
6 – King (7) from Sylvester
7 – Reinhart (6) from Fraser
Goalie: Todd Mathews (30 Saves, 1 GA)
Sunday, November 15 – Kootenay 3 @ Red Deer 2 – OT – Record 10-12-1-0 – Attendance: 2,885
Goals:
1 – Boomer (8)
2 – Sylvester (9) from King
3 – Fraser (7) from Boomer
Goalie: Todd Mathews (27 Saves, 2 GA)
NEW YEARS EVE WITH THE ICE: Celebrate NEW YEARS EVE with the KOOTENAY ICE…Following the game against REGINA on December 31st the Hockey Club will be hosting a NEW YEARS EVE party at the HERITAGE INN...Tickets are $75.00 per person or $125.00 per couple and will include dinner, DJ, dance, silent auction and door prizes…Tickets are available at the KOOTENAY ICE OFFICE with all the monies raised going to the EDUCATION FUND.
FAMILY PACKS: The ICE have FAMILY PACKS on sale for Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday home games during the 2009-2010 season excluding Sunday, December 27…FAMILY PACKS are $45.00 and include two adult tickets, two youth or student tickets, a parking voucher, a game program voucher, and two McDonald Happy Meal vouchers…For more information, or to purchase a FAMILY PACK, call or visit the KOOTENAY ICE Office.
MAPLE LEAF FOODS NIGHT: On Tuesday, November 17 when the ICE host PRINCE ALBERT RAIDERS it will be MAPLE LEAF FOODS NIGHT…Fans in attendance will have the opportunity to win gift certificates from MAPLE LEAF FOODS with the purchase of a game day program.
DENNY’S RESTAURANT AND EKFH STARLITE CAMPAIGN NIGHT: On Friday, November 20 when KOOTENAY host REGINA it will be DENNY’S RESTAURANT AND EKFH STARLITE CAMPAIGN NIGHT…Fans in attendance will have the opportunity to pick up a DENNY’S stress ball for a donation to the EKFH STARLITE CAMPAIGN and be entered to win a chance to see the ICE play in CALGARY, LETHBRIDGE or CRANBROOK…The winners will receive a one night stay at a SANDMAN HOTEL, DENNY’s coupons and tickets to the game.
DID YOU KNOW: The ICE are 8-4-1-0 when they score first and 2-8-0-0 when their opponent scores first…KOOTENAY is 5-0-0-0 when leading after the second period, 1-11-1-0 when losing and 4-1-0-0 when tied...The ICE are 6-5-0-0 when outshooting their opponent, 3-7-1-0 when outshot by their opponent and 1-0-0-0 when shots are tied…BRAYDEN MCNABB has been selected to play on TEAM WHL in the 2009 SUBWAY SUPER SERIES in KELOWNA on November 26…BRENDAN HURLEY recorded his first WHL career goal against TRI-CITY (November 14)…DUSTIN SYLVESTER tied a franchise record for career short handed goals with 11 against LETHBRIDGE on November 15 (DUNCAN MILROY – 11)…STEELE BOOMER has recorded 45 assists in his WHL career…JOE ANTILLA needs to play in two more games to reach 150 WHL career games played.
SCORING STREAK: STEELE BOOMER (2-4-6) has recorded at least a point in his last four games.
INJURIES: Defensemen BRAYDEN MCNABB (knee) and LUKE PAULSEN (ankle) will both be out of the KOOTENAY line up day to day with their injuries.
ONE YEAR AGO: After 22 games of the 2008-2009 season the ICE were 10-7-2-3, after 23 games 10-8-2-3 and after 24 games 10-9-2-3.
UPCOMING WEEK:
Tuesday November 17 ICE vs. Prince Albert 7:00 pm (102.9 FM – The Drive)
Wednesday November 18 Practice 3:45 – 5:45 pm Cranbrook Rec Plex
Thursday November 19 Practice 3:45 – 5:45 pm Cranbrook Rec Plex
Friday November 20 ICE vs Regina 7:00 pm (102.9 FM – The Drive)
Saturday November 21 ICE vs Swift Current 7:00 pm (102.9 FM – The Drive)
WEEK IN REVIEW:
Wednesday November 11 – Kootenay 2 @ Calgary 7 – Record 8-12-1-0 – Attendance: 8,191
Goals:
1 – Antilla (3) from Senkerik and Machacek
2 – Montgomery (3)
Goalies: Todd Mathews (11 Saves, 4 GA), Nathan Lieuwen (11 Saves, 3 GA)
Saturday, November 14 – Kootenay 7 vs Tri-City 1 – Record 9-12-1-0 – Attendance: 2,608
Goals:
1 – Pacovsky (5) from Martin and Machacek
2 – Machacek (2) from Sylvester and Boomer
3 – Leach (1) from Sylvester and King
4 – Hurley (1) from Pacovsky and Antilla
5 – Boomer (7) from Molle and Sylvester
6 – King (7) from Sylvester
7 – Reinhart (6) from Fraser
Goalie: Todd Mathews (30 Saves, 1 GA)
Sunday, November 15 – Kootenay 3 @ Red Deer 2 – OT – Record 10-12-1-0 – Attendance: 2,885
Goals:
1 – Boomer (8)
2 – Sylvester (9) from King
3 – Fraser (7) from Boomer
Goalie: Todd Mathews (27 Saves, 2 GA)
Sunday, November 15, 2009
Kootenay 3 Lethbridge 2 OT Game #22
Matt Fraser scored the winner at 4:33 of overtime as the ICE won 3-2 in Lethbridge.
It was a highlight reel goal as Steele Boomer was on a partial break, slammed on the brakes and did a spinaround backhand pass onto Fraser's stick.
Boomer also had a goal while Dustin Sylvester had a shorthanded marker.
Sylvester is tied with Duncan Milroy for 1st place in franchise history with 11 career shorthanded goals.
Lethbridge goalie Brandon Anderson made 44 saves.
ICE power-play was 0/9 while Lethbridge was 0/6.
ICE will host Prince Albert on Tuesday.
It was a highlight reel goal as Steele Boomer was on a partial break, slammed on the brakes and did a spinaround backhand pass onto Fraser's stick.
Boomer also had a goal while Dustin Sylvester had a shorthanded marker.
Sylvester is tied with Duncan Milroy for 1st place in franchise history with 11 career shorthanded goals.
Lethbridge goalie Brandon Anderson made 44 saves.
ICE power-play was 0/9 while Lethbridge was 0/6.
ICE will host Prince Albert on Tuesday.
ICE Trivia Game #23
During every ICE broadcast we ask a trivia question.
Today’s Trivia question.
Former Kootenay ICE Captain Dean Arsene has been called up to the NHL Edmonton Oilers and could play in his 1st career NHL game this week. What jersey # did he wear with the ICE?
ANSWER – #3, now worn by Brayden McNabb.
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Today’s Trivia question.
Former Kootenay ICE Captain Dean Arsene has been called up to the NHL Edmonton Oilers and could play in his 1st career NHL game this week. What jersey # did he wear with the ICE?
ANSWER – #3, now worn by Brayden McNabb.
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Saturday, November 14, 2009
Kootenay 7 Tri City 1 Game #22
Cranbrook, BC – Kootenay ICE forward Dustin Sylvester had 4 assists in a 7-1 win over the Tri City Americans in WHL action on Saturday night.
The ICE scored on the first shift of the game as defenseman James Martin at the blueline slap passed to Dominik Pacovksy in the low slot and had an open net and scored on a one-timer.
On a delayed penalty Cason Machacek made it 2-0 as he found a loose puck in the slot and wristed a shot high on the glove side.
In the 2nd period Joey Leach scored with a slap shot from the blueline that beat the screened goalie high on the gloveside.
Tri City changed goalies as Drew Owsley replaced Brett Martyniuk.
ICE rookie Brendan Hurley scored his 1st career goal as he was left alone in front of the net and received a pass from the corner from Pacovsky. Hurley went for the deke, misplayed the puck but in went through the goalies’ legs.
Americans got on the board late in the 2nd period as defenseman Brett Plouffe’s shot from the blueline deflects off an ICE stick, goes very high in the air and lands on the goaline beside the ICE goalie and rolled into the net.
In the 3rd period the ICE made in 5-1 as Steele Boomer poked in a rebound that was free behind the goalie.
Kevin King completed a 2-on-1 break with a backhand shot that went high over the sprawling goalie.
Max Reinhart made it 7-1 on a partial breakaway as he slammed on the brakes near the crease and stuffed the puck in on the forehand.
ICE scratches – Brayden McNabb 4th game (knee 1 week), Luke Paulsen 4th game (ankle day-to-day), Simon Skrudland and Elgin Pearce.
Returning to the line-up were Steele Boomer (missed 1 game flu), Christian Magnus (19 games finger) and Matt Fraser (5 games knee).
This was the first and only meeting this season.
Last year the Americans won 3-0.
Last meeting in Cranbrook was March 1, 2008 and the Americans won 3-2 in an overtime shootout.
The ICE will visit Lethbridge on Sunday and will host Prince Albert on Tuesday.
Game Summary
Tri City 16-5-0-0 Kootenay 9-12-1-0
1st Period
1. Kootenay, Pacovsky 5 (Martin, Machacek) :14
2. Kootenay, Machacek 2 (Sylvester, Boomer) 8:30
Penalties – McIntosh TC (hooking) :49, Castro TC Montgomery Ktn (fighting) 13:29, Feser TC (delay of game) 14:51.
2nd Period
3. Kootenay, Leach 1 (Sylvester, King) 6:16
4. Kootenay, Hurley 1 (Pacovsky, Antilla) 10:32
5. Tri City, Plouffe 2 (Feser) 13:23
Penalties – Hurley Ktn (interference) 13:32.
3rd Period
6. Kootenay, Boomer 7 (Molle, Sylvester) 3:30
7. Kootenay, King 7 (Sylvester) 7:16
8. Kootenay, Reinhart 6 (Fraser) 8:03
Penalties – Reddick TC Fraser Ktn (unsportsmanlike) 12:08, Reddick TC Fraser Ktn Czerwonka Ktn (unsportsmanlike) 16:11, Sutherland TC (double unsportsmanlike) Hurley Ktn (unsportsmanlike) 19:54.
Shots on goal by
Tri City - 8 – 10 – 13 - 31
Kootenay – 13 – 11 – 13 - 37
Goal (shots-saves) – Tri City: Brett Martyniuk (14-11) (L 1-1-0-0) Drew Owsley 6:16 second (23-19) Kootenay: Todd Mathews (W 5-5-0-1)
Power plays (goals-chances) – Tri City: 0/2 Kootenay: 0/3
Referee – Graham Skilliter
Linesmen – Tyler Adair, Steve Cochrane
Attendance – 2,608
The ICE scored on the first shift of the game as defenseman James Martin at the blueline slap passed to Dominik Pacovksy in the low slot and had an open net and scored on a one-timer.
On a delayed penalty Cason Machacek made it 2-0 as he found a loose puck in the slot and wristed a shot high on the glove side.
In the 2nd period Joey Leach scored with a slap shot from the blueline that beat the screened goalie high on the gloveside.
Tri City changed goalies as Drew Owsley replaced Brett Martyniuk.
ICE rookie Brendan Hurley scored his 1st career goal as he was left alone in front of the net and received a pass from the corner from Pacovsky. Hurley went for the deke, misplayed the puck but in went through the goalies’ legs.
Americans got on the board late in the 2nd period as defenseman Brett Plouffe’s shot from the blueline deflects off an ICE stick, goes very high in the air and lands on the goaline beside the ICE goalie and rolled into the net.
In the 3rd period the ICE made in 5-1 as Steele Boomer poked in a rebound that was free behind the goalie.
Kevin King completed a 2-on-1 break with a backhand shot that went high over the sprawling goalie.
Max Reinhart made it 7-1 on a partial breakaway as he slammed on the brakes near the crease and stuffed the puck in on the forehand.
ICE scratches – Brayden McNabb 4th game (knee 1 week), Luke Paulsen 4th game (ankle day-to-day), Simon Skrudland and Elgin Pearce.
Returning to the line-up were Steele Boomer (missed 1 game flu), Christian Magnus (19 games finger) and Matt Fraser (5 games knee).
This was the first and only meeting this season.
Last year the Americans won 3-0.
Last meeting in Cranbrook was March 1, 2008 and the Americans won 3-2 in an overtime shootout.
The ICE will visit Lethbridge on Sunday and will host Prince Albert on Tuesday.
Game Summary
Tri City 16-5-0-0 Kootenay 9-12-1-0
1st Period
1. Kootenay, Pacovsky 5 (Martin, Machacek) :14
2. Kootenay, Machacek 2 (Sylvester, Boomer) 8:30
Penalties – McIntosh TC (hooking) :49, Castro TC Montgomery Ktn (fighting) 13:29, Feser TC (delay of game) 14:51.
2nd Period
3. Kootenay, Leach 1 (Sylvester, King) 6:16
4. Kootenay, Hurley 1 (Pacovsky, Antilla) 10:32
5. Tri City, Plouffe 2 (Feser) 13:23
Penalties – Hurley Ktn (interference) 13:32.
3rd Period
6. Kootenay, Boomer 7 (Molle, Sylvester) 3:30
7. Kootenay, King 7 (Sylvester) 7:16
8. Kootenay, Reinhart 6 (Fraser) 8:03
Penalties – Reddick TC Fraser Ktn (unsportsmanlike) 12:08, Reddick TC Fraser Ktn Czerwonka Ktn (unsportsmanlike) 16:11, Sutherland TC (double unsportsmanlike) Hurley Ktn (unsportsmanlike) 19:54.
Shots on goal by
Tri City - 8 – 10 – 13 - 31
Kootenay – 13 – 11 – 13 - 37
Goal (shots-saves) – Tri City: Brett Martyniuk (14-11) (L 1-1-0-0) Drew Owsley 6:16 second (23-19) Kootenay: Todd Mathews (W 5-5-0-1)
Power plays (goals-chances) – Tri City: 0/2 Kootenay: 0/3
Referee – Graham Skilliter
Linesmen – Tyler Adair, Steve Cochrane
Attendance – 2,608
ICE Trivia Game #22
During every ICE broadcast we ask a trivia question.
Today’s Trivia question.
Tri City Coach and Cranbrook native Jim Hiller was involved in a major NHL Trade. Who else was involved in the deal?
ANSWER – On January 29, 2003 Jim Hiller was traded to Detroit w/Paul Coffey & Sylvain Couturier from Los Angeles for Jimmy Carson, Marc Potvin & Gary Shuchuk
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Today’s Trivia question.
Tri City Coach and Cranbrook native Jim Hiller was involved in a major NHL Trade. Who else was involved in the deal?
ANSWER – On January 29, 2003 Jim Hiller was traded to Detroit w/Paul Coffey & Sylvain Couturier from Los Angeles for Jimmy Carson, Marc Potvin & Gary Shuchuk
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Team West
Here is the Team West (Saskatchewan & Manitoba) roster for the U-17 to be held in Timmins, Ontario Dec 28-Jan 5/10
Listed are the players, position, hometown and which WHL roster they are on.
Tyler Oswald G Sanford Saskatoon
Zachary Rakochy G Canora Red Deer
Tyler Borstmayer D St. Brieux Edmonton
Ryan Murray D White City Everett
Rene Hunter D Ebb and Flow Brandon
Jesse Forsberg D Waldheim Prince George
Jordan Fransoo D North Battleford Brandon
Harrison Ruopp D Zehner Prince Albert
Evan Morden D Swan River Everett
Brent Benson F Weyburn Saskatoon
Michael St. Croix F Winnipeg Edmonton
Todd Fiddler F Meadow Lake Medicine Hat
JC Lipon F Regina Kamloops
Zachery Franko F Winnipeg Kelowna
Wilson Dumais F Southend Prince George
Austin Lewis F Brandon Brandon
Jens Meilleur F Marquette Kamloops
Colin Mospanchuk F Winnipeg Medicine Hat
Chad Robinson F Minnedosa Red Deer
Michael Sofillas F Morden Lethbridge
Mitchell Vanteeling F Brandon Kamloops
Boston Leier F Saskatoon Medicine Hat
Head Coach Mike Vandenberghe Regina Beach Regina Cougars, CIS
Assistant Coach Jamie Fiesell Melville Melville Millionaires, SJHL
Assistant Coach Garth Mitchell Elkhorn Yellowhead Chiefs, AAA
Listed are the players, position, hometown and which WHL roster they are on.
Tyler Oswald G Sanford Saskatoon
Zachary Rakochy G Canora Red Deer
Tyler Borstmayer D St. Brieux Edmonton
Ryan Murray D White City Everett
Rene Hunter D Ebb and Flow Brandon
Jesse Forsberg D Waldheim Prince George
Jordan Fransoo D North Battleford Brandon
Harrison Ruopp D Zehner Prince Albert
Evan Morden D Swan River Everett
Brent Benson F Weyburn Saskatoon
Michael St. Croix F Winnipeg Edmonton
Todd Fiddler F Meadow Lake Medicine Hat
JC Lipon F Regina Kamloops
Zachery Franko F Winnipeg Kelowna
Wilson Dumais F Southend Prince George
Austin Lewis F Brandon Brandon
Jens Meilleur F Marquette Kamloops
Colin Mospanchuk F Winnipeg Medicine Hat
Chad Robinson F Minnedosa Red Deer
Michael Sofillas F Morden Lethbridge
Mitchell Vanteeling F Brandon Kamloops
Boston Leier F Saskatoon Medicine Hat
Head Coach Mike Vandenberghe Regina Beach Regina Cougars, CIS
Assistant Coach Jamie Fiesell Melville Melville Millionaires, SJHL
Assistant Coach Garth Mitchell Elkhorn Yellowhead Chiefs, AAA
Arsene NHL Debut
Former Kootenay ICE Captain Dean Arsene will play his 1st NHL game tomorrow for Edmonton.
http://oilers.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=506057&navid=DL|EDM|home
http://oilers.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=506057&navid=DL|EDM|home
Friday, November 13, 2009
Tri City @ Kootenay Game #22
The Kootenay ICE will host Tri City on Saturday in their one and only meeting this season.
Tri City has won the last 3 meetings including a 3-0 victory last season.
The last meeting in Cranbrook was March 1st 2008 and the Americans won 3-2 in an overtime shootout.
The ICE will welcome up to 3 forwards to the lineup from the injured list.
Christian Magnus, who missed 19 games to a broken finger, will play.
Steele Boomer will return after missing 1 game to the flu.
Matt Fraser has missed 5 games to a knee injury and will be a gametime decision.
Defensemen Luke Paulsen and Brayden McNabb are unavailable.
Paulsen is a week away from returning from his ankle injury.
Brayden McNabb is listed a 3-5 weeks with a knee injury but is recovering ahead of schedule.
Americans Head Coach is Cranbrook native Jim Hiller and has the club with the best record in the West.
Tri City has won the last 3 meetings including a 3-0 victory last season.
The last meeting in Cranbrook was March 1st 2008 and the Americans won 3-2 in an overtime shootout.
The ICE will welcome up to 3 forwards to the lineup from the injured list.
Christian Magnus, who missed 19 games to a broken finger, will play.
Steele Boomer will return after missing 1 game to the flu.
Matt Fraser has missed 5 games to a knee injury and will be a gametime decision.
Defensemen Luke Paulsen and Brayden McNabb are unavailable.
Paulsen is a week away from returning from his ankle injury.
Brayden McNabb is listed a 3-5 weeks with a knee injury but is recovering ahead of schedule.
Americans Head Coach is Cranbrook native Jim Hiller and has the club with the best record in the West.
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Calgary 7 Kootenay 2 Game #21
Calgary scored 3 power-play goals (2 on 5-on-3 advantages) and were a perfect 7-for-7 on the penalty kill in a 7-2 win over the ICE.
ICE led 2-0 on goals by Joe Antilla (3) and Brock Montgomery (3).
The ICE have now lost 10 straight regular season games in the Saddledome. Last victory was January 16, 2007.
The ICE have been on 17 5-on-3 penalty kills this season and have given up 6 goals against. They've have scored 1 goal in 4 2-man advantages.
ICE led 2-0 on goals by Joe Antilla (3) and Brock Montgomery (3).
The ICE have now lost 10 straight regular season games in the Saddledome. Last victory was January 16, 2007.
The ICE have been on 17 5-on-3 penalty kills this season and have given up 6 goals against. They've have scored 1 goal in 4 2-man advantages.
ICE Trivia Game #21
During every ICE broadcast we ask a trivia question.
Today’s Trivia question.
This one comes from Poppy, of the former ICE players in the NHL who are the top 3 in career NHL points.
ANSWER – Going into the season Mike Comrie 338 points, Jarret Stoll 206 and Marek Svatos 153.
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Today’s Trivia question.
This one comes from Poppy, of the former ICE players in the NHL who are the top 3 in career NHL points.
ANSWER – Going into the season Mike Comrie 338 points, Jarret Stoll 206 and Marek Svatos 153.
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If you have a question or comment that you want to be discussed during a broadcast email me …
jeff@thedrivefm.ca
ICE Alumni Using Scholarships
University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK
Zach Sim
Andrew Bailey
Steve DaSilva
Chad Greenan
University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB
Dale Mahovsky
Ian Barteaux
Derek Price
University of Calgary – Calgary, AB
Tylan Stephens
Eric Frere
University of British Columbia, - Vancouver, BC
Clayton Bauer
University of Lethbridge – Lethbridge, AB
Paul MacDonald
Grant MacEwan University – Edmonton, AB
Tyler Pugh
Thompson Rivers University – Kamloops, BC
Jordan Wilkins
Acadia University – Wolfville, NS
Paul Kurceba
Lakehead University - Thunder Bay, ON
Devin Welsh
SAIT Polytechnic – Calgary, AB
Ryan Fox
NAIT – Edmonton, AB
Donny Lloyd
Minnesota State University – Mankato, MN
Aaron Bader
Zach Sim
Andrew Bailey
Steve DaSilva
Chad Greenan
University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB
Dale Mahovsky
Ian Barteaux
Derek Price
University of Calgary – Calgary, AB
Tylan Stephens
Eric Frere
University of British Columbia, - Vancouver, BC
Clayton Bauer
University of Lethbridge – Lethbridge, AB
Paul MacDonald
Grant MacEwan University – Edmonton, AB
Tyler Pugh
Thompson Rivers University – Kamloops, BC
Jordan Wilkins
Acadia University – Wolfville, NS
Paul Kurceba
Lakehead University - Thunder Bay, ON
Devin Welsh
SAIT Polytechnic – Calgary, AB
Ryan Fox
NAIT – Edmonton, AB
Donny Lloyd
Minnesota State University – Mankato, MN
Aaron Bader
Kootenay @ Calgary Game #21
The ICE are in Calgary today for an afternoon game.
It's the 2nd of 8 meetings of the year.
On October 2nd the Hitmen on 2-1.
The ICE have earned 7 of a possible 8 points with a 3-0-1 record in their last 4 games.
The Hitmen will be playing their 2nd game in less than 24 hours after playing in Lethbridge last night.
Dustin Sylvester has 6 points in his last 2 games (3-3-6).
Hayden Rintoul (0-2-2), Steele Boomer (0-2-2) and Kevin King (2-0-2) also have points in their last 2 games.
The Hitmen are in 1st place in the Central division.
On Saturday the ICE with host the top team from the U.S. Division as the Tri City Americans will be the visitors.
Pre-Game Show on the Drive is at 1:30. Gametime 2pm.
It's the 2nd of 8 meetings of the year.
On October 2nd the Hitmen on 2-1.
The ICE have earned 7 of a possible 8 points with a 3-0-1 record in their last 4 games.
The Hitmen will be playing their 2nd game in less than 24 hours after playing in Lethbridge last night.
Dustin Sylvester has 6 points in his last 2 games (3-3-6).
Hayden Rintoul (0-2-2), Steele Boomer (0-2-2) and Kevin King (2-0-2) also have points in their last 2 games.
The Hitmen are in 1st place in the Central division.
On Saturday the ICE with host the top team from the U.S. Division as the Tri City Americans will be the visitors.
Pre-Game Show on the Drive is at 1:30. Gametime 2pm.
Monday, November 9, 2009
From The ICE Office
ICE CHIPS: The KOOTENAY ICE enter this week’s action with a 8-11-1-0 record (5-5-1-0 at home, 3-6-0-0 on the road, 2-1 in overtime, 1-0 in shootouts) and are in fifth place in the CENTRAL DIVISION…This week the ICE will travel to CALGARY (November 11) before returning home to host TRI-CITY (November 14) then traveling to LETHBRIDGE (November 15).
I NEWS: Join the I NEWS mailing list…This is an opportunity for fans to get their morning fix of all things KOOTENAY ICE related from Monday’s to Friday’s…To subscribe go to www.kootenayice.net and sign up under the WebTV button.
NEW YEARS EVE WITH THE ICE: Celebrate NEW YEARS EVE with the KOOTENAY ICE…Following the game against REGINA on December 31st the Hockey Club will be hosting a NEW YEARS EVE party at the HERITAGE INN...Tickets are $75.00 per person or $125.00 per couple and will include dinner, DJ, dance, silent auction and door prizes…Tickets are available at the KOOTENAY ICE OFFICE with all the monies raised going to the EDUCATION FUND.
SAVE ON FOODS: The KOOTENAY ICE and SAVE ON FOODS are pleased to announce the 2009-2010 SAVE ON FOODS VOUCHERS are now available…Customers can purchase the ticket vouchers at the CRANBROOK SAVE ON FOODS location for all remaining KOOTENAY ICE regular season home games…Cardholders can pick them up for $14.00 plus gst or for free with the redemption of 8,000 SAVE ON MORE points…Non-Cardholders can get their vouchers for $16.00 plus gst.
FAMILY PACKS: The ICE have FAMILY PACKS on sale for Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday home games during the 2009-2010 season excluding Sunday, December 27…FAMILY PACKS are $45.00 and include two adult tickets, two youth or student tickets, a parking voucher, a game program voucher, and two McDonald Happy Meal vouchers…For more information, or to purchase a FAMILY PACK, call or visit the KOOTENAY ICE Office.
BEDROOM FURNITURE GALLERIES: On Saturday, November 14 when the ICE host TRI-CITY it will be BEDROOM FURNITURE GALLERIES NIGHT…Fans in attendance will have the opportunity to win $50.00 gift certificates from BEDROOM FURNITURE GALLERIES with the purchase of a game day program.
DID YOU KNOW: The ICE are 7-3-1-0 when they score first and 1-8-0-0 when their opponent scores first…BRAYDEN MCNABB has been selected to play on TEAM WHL in the 2009 SUBWAY SUPER SERIES in KELOWNA on November 26…TODD MATHEWS recorded his third WHL career shutout on November 1 against SEATTLE (25 saves).. DUSTIN SYLVESTER has recorded 92 assists in his WHL career…STEELE BOOMER has recorded 43 assists in his WHL career…JOE ANTILLA needs to play in five more games to reach 150 WHL career games played.
INJURIES: Defenseman BRAYDEN MCNABB will be out of the KOOTENAY line up three to five weeks with a knee injury…Defenseman LUKE PAULSEN will be out of the ICE line up one week with an ankle injury…Forwards MATT FRASER (knee), CHRISTIAN MAGNUS (broken finger) and Goaltender NATHAN LIEUWEN (concussion) will all be out of the KOOTENAY line up day to day with their injuries.
ONE YEAR AGO: After 20 games of the 2008-2009 season the ICE were 9-6-2-3, after 21 games 10-6-2-3 and after 22 games 10-7-2-3.
UPCOMING WEEK:
Tuesday November 10 Practice 3:45 – 5:45 pm Cranbrook Rec Plex
Wednesday November 11 ICE @ Calgary 2:00 pm (102.9 FM – The Drive)
Thursday November 12 Practice 3:45 – 5:30 pm Cranbrook Rec Plex
Friday November 13 Practice 3:45 – 5:45 pm Cranbrook Rec Plex
Saturday November 14 ICE vs Tri-City 7:00 pm (102.9 FM – The Drive)
Sunday November 15 ICE @ Lethbridge 6:00 pm (102.9 FM – The Drive)
WEEK IN REVIEW:
Friday, November 6 – Kootenay 4 @ Red Deer 1 – Record 8-11-0-0 – Attendance: 4,673
Goals:
1 – Ismond (3) from Pacovsky and Senkerik
2 – King (5) from Reinhart and Sylvester
3 – Sylvester (6) from Boomer and Senkerik
4 – Senkerik (3) from Rintoul and Sylvester
Goalie: Todd Mathews (34 Saves, 1 GA)
Saturday, November 7 – Kootenay 3 vs Red Deer 4 – OT – Record 8-11-1-0 – Attendance: 2,713
Goals:
1 – Sylvester (7) from Boomer and Rintoul
2 – Sylvester (8)
3 – King (6) from Leach and Sylvester
Goalie: Todd Mathews (28 Saves, 4 GA)
I NEWS: Join the I NEWS mailing list…This is an opportunity for fans to get their morning fix of all things KOOTENAY ICE related from Monday’s to Friday’s…To subscribe go to www.kootenayice.net and sign up under the WebTV button.
NEW YEARS EVE WITH THE ICE: Celebrate NEW YEARS EVE with the KOOTENAY ICE…Following the game against REGINA on December 31st the Hockey Club will be hosting a NEW YEARS EVE party at the HERITAGE INN...Tickets are $75.00 per person or $125.00 per couple and will include dinner, DJ, dance, silent auction and door prizes…Tickets are available at the KOOTENAY ICE OFFICE with all the monies raised going to the EDUCATION FUND.
SAVE ON FOODS: The KOOTENAY ICE and SAVE ON FOODS are pleased to announce the 2009-2010 SAVE ON FOODS VOUCHERS are now available…Customers can purchase the ticket vouchers at the CRANBROOK SAVE ON FOODS location for all remaining KOOTENAY ICE regular season home games…Cardholders can pick them up for $14.00 plus gst or for free with the redemption of 8,000 SAVE ON MORE points…Non-Cardholders can get their vouchers for $16.00 plus gst.
FAMILY PACKS: The ICE have FAMILY PACKS on sale for Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday home games during the 2009-2010 season excluding Sunday, December 27…FAMILY PACKS are $45.00 and include two adult tickets, two youth or student tickets, a parking voucher, a game program voucher, and two McDonald Happy Meal vouchers…For more information, or to purchase a FAMILY PACK, call or visit the KOOTENAY ICE Office.
BEDROOM FURNITURE GALLERIES: On Saturday, November 14 when the ICE host TRI-CITY it will be BEDROOM FURNITURE GALLERIES NIGHT…Fans in attendance will have the opportunity to win $50.00 gift certificates from BEDROOM FURNITURE GALLERIES with the purchase of a game day program.
DID YOU KNOW: The ICE are 7-3-1-0 when they score first and 1-8-0-0 when their opponent scores first…BRAYDEN MCNABB has been selected to play on TEAM WHL in the 2009 SUBWAY SUPER SERIES in KELOWNA on November 26…TODD MATHEWS recorded his third WHL career shutout on November 1 against SEATTLE (25 saves).. DUSTIN SYLVESTER has recorded 92 assists in his WHL career…STEELE BOOMER has recorded 43 assists in his WHL career…JOE ANTILLA needs to play in five more games to reach 150 WHL career games played.
INJURIES: Defenseman BRAYDEN MCNABB will be out of the KOOTENAY line up three to five weeks with a knee injury…Defenseman LUKE PAULSEN will be out of the ICE line up one week with an ankle injury…Forwards MATT FRASER (knee), CHRISTIAN MAGNUS (broken finger) and Goaltender NATHAN LIEUWEN (concussion) will all be out of the KOOTENAY line up day to day with their injuries.
ONE YEAR AGO: After 20 games of the 2008-2009 season the ICE were 9-6-2-3, after 21 games 10-6-2-3 and after 22 games 10-7-2-3.
UPCOMING WEEK:
Tuesday November 10 Practice 3:45 – 5:45 pm Cranbrook Rec Plex
Wednesday November 11 ICE @ Calgary 2:00 pm (102.9 FM – The Drive)
Thursday November 12 Practice 3:45 – 5:30 pm Cranbrook Rec Plex
Friday November 13 Practice 3:45 – 5:45 pm Cranbrook Rec Plex
Saturday November 14 ICE vs Tri-City 7:00 pm (102.9 FM – The Drive)
Sunday November 15 ICE @ Lethbridge 6:00 pm (102.9 FM – The Drive)
WEEK IN REVIEW:
Friday, November 6 – Kootenay 4 @ Red Deer 1 – Record 8-11-0-0 – Attendance: 4,673
Goals:
1 – Ismond (3) from Pacovsky and Senkerik
2 – King (5) from Reinhart and Sylvester
3 – Sylvester (6) from Boomer and Senkerik
4 – Senkerik (3) from Rintoul and Sylvester
Goalie: Todd Mathews (34 Saves, 1 GA)
Saturday, November 7 – Kootenay 3 vs Red Deer 4 – OT – Record 8-11-1-0 – Attendance: 2,713
Goals:
1 – Sylvester (7) from Boomer and Rintoul
2 – Sylvester (8)
3 – King (6) from Leach and Sylvester
Goalie: Todd Mathews (28 Saves, 4 GA)
Sunday, November 8, 2009
SI Mock Draft
Allan Muir of SI has a Mock Draft for the 2010 NHL Draft. Here is the top 10, follow the link or the top 30.
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/writers/allan_muir/11/06/2010.draft.preview/index.html?eref=sihp
1. Taylor Hall, 6-1, 185, left wing, Windsor Spitfires
The reigning Memorial Cup MVP has his critics ("I wonder about his decision-making sometimes," said one scout) but most agree that Hall is the surest bet to star in the NHL. "Game-breaking speed," said another. "Think Pavel Bure --he's that explosive -- and he's extremely competitive. He doesn't lose many battles." There's a desire to see more consistency from Hall, but a third scout says that's part of the process when a player has been viewed so often. "Look, I can nitpick this kid to death, but if I had the (No. 1) pick, this is the guy I'd want. He's a winner."
2. Cam Fowler, 6-2, 190, defense, Windsor Spitfires
The Windsor-born, Detroit-bred Fowler could end up being the first player taken, depending on the needs of the team with the pick as much as his progression this season. His quick transition to the OHL has scouts raving about his effortless skating and two-way play. Scout's Take: "He's got that projectable, Rob Blake-type body. He's physical and he has a tremendous shot. He just needs to work on getting it to the net. He covers as well as anyone. I like his positioning, but I'd also like to see him make better decisions with the puck. Sometimes he tries to do too much and ends up giving it away."
3. Tyler Seguin, 6-1, 180, center, Plymouth Whalers
A cruiserweight forward with tremendous drive, high-end playmaking skills and a world-class shot -- sound anything like Joe Sakic? Seguin could challenge for the top spot in the draft. Scout's Take: "His development from the beginning of last season to now is off the charts. He has the ability to stickhandle and create at top speed. He's relentless at both ends of the ice. It's easy to project him as a first-line center in the NHL."
4. Brett Connolly, 6-2, 181, left wing, Prince George Cougars
The reigning CHL rookie of the year has a bit of James Neal in him. Scout's Take: "He's not a prototypical power forward, but he plays a very strong game. He's strong on the puck, goes hard to the net. He has a chance to be a solid goal scorer." Second Take: "I like his leadership abilities. He's the sort of player you can go to war with."
5. Kirill Kabanov, 6-3, 176, left wing, Moncton Wildcats
Consistency may be all that keeps Kirill the Thrill from going top five. Scout's Take: "He has everything else you'd want. Great size, quick feet, really smart with the puck. He's one of those players who can really electrify a crowd. And you don't want to compare him to Ovechkin, but he's got the same nastiness to his game. But there are nights when he disappears and at times he's not the most team-oriented guy. You hope it's a maturity thing."
6. Erik Gudbranson, 6-3, 199, defense, Kingston Frontenacs
Based on his size, skating and offensive talents, he has the potential to be a top-pairing offensive defender. But to this point, it's mostly about projection. The hard-hitting Gudbranson's been sidelined since mid-October with a knee injury that should keep him out another two weeks. Scout's Take: "He was okay last season [as a rookie with Kingston]. He gave you glimpses of what he could be. He's so poised and he thinks the game so well, but you want to see more from him."
7. Brandon Gormley, 6-1, 175, defense, Moncton Wildcats
The Prince Edward Island kid who was babysat by Brad Richards' family has lived up to the hype that made him the first overall pick in the QMJHL last summer. He's reliable in his own end, but he'll make his living in the NHL as an offensive-minded defender. Think Sheldon Souray, but without the 100-MPH shot. Scout's Take: "He'll QB a power play, but he can be the shutdown guy on the PK as well."
8. Mikael Granlund, 5-10, 172, right wing, HIFK (Finland)
He's small and Finnish and dominant in his age group, but don't buy into the lazy comparisons to Saku Koivu. Euro Scout's Take: "He doesn't have the same kind of intensity. He's very clever with the puck and has a good shot, though. I like his confidence. He's a 17-year-old kid playing in the top league in Finland and he's leading his team in scoring. He's not fancy but he makes things happen."
9. Vladimir Tarasenko, 5-10, 167, right wing, Novosibirsk (Russia)
Tarasenko is small, but he does his best work down low. He made a strong impression at last year's U-18 championships, finishing second in tournament scoring with 16 points in just seven games. Scout's Take: "He's not the flashiest guy on the ice, but he gets it done. He just weasels his way into open ice and takes it from there. He's strong on the puck and willing to take a hit to get his shot off, but he needs to put on some muscle if he wants to keep playing that way."
10. John McFarland, 6-1. 195, left wing, Sudbury Wolves
Scouts raved about him at the Ivan Hlinka tournament, but he's off to a slow start that has one scout comparing him to another former Wolves star: Benoit Pouliot. Scout's Take: "He has all the tools. Good frame, quick feet, hard shot and he anticipates the play well. But he hasn't committed to his play away from the puck...and maybe there are some other issues that will be addressed as he matures. You wonder if he'll ever put it all together."
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/writers/allan_muir/11/06/2010.draft.preview/index.html?eref=sihp
1. Taylor Hall, 6-1, 185, left wing, Windsor Spitfires
The reigning Memorial Cup MVP has his critics ("I wonder about his decision-making sometimes," said one scout) but most agree that Hall is the surest bet to star in the NHL. "Game-breaking speed," said another. "Think Pavel Bure --he's that explosive -- and he's extremely competitive. He doesn't lose many battles." There's a desire to see more consistency from Hall, but a third scout says that's part of the process when a player has been viewed so often. "Look, I can nitpick this kid to death, but if I had the (No. 1) pick, this is the guy I'd want. He's a winner."
2. Cam Fowler, 6-2, 190, defense, Windsor Spitfires
The Windsor-born, Detroit-bred Fowler could end up being the first player taken, depending on the needs of the team with the pick as much as his progression this season. His quick transition to the OHL has scouts raving about his effortless skating and two-way play. Scout's Take: "He's got that projectable, Rob Blake-type body. He's physical and he has a tremendous shot. He just needs to work on getting it to the net. He covers as well as anyone. I like his positioning, but I'd also like to see him make better decisions with the puck. Sometimes he tries to do too much and ends up giving it away."
3. Tyler Seguin, 6-1, 180, center, Plymouth Whalers
A cruiserweight forward with tremendous drive, high-end playmaking skills and a world-class shot -- sound anything like Joe Sakic? Seguin could challenge for the top spot in the draft. Scout's Take: "His development from the beginning of last season to now is off the charts. He has the ability to stickhandle and create at top speed. He's relentless at both ends of the ice. It's easy to project him as a first-line center in the NHL."
4. Brett Connolly, 6-2, 181, left wing, Prince George Cougars
The reigning CHL rookie of the year has a bit of James Neal in him. Scout's Take: "He's not a prototypical power forward, but he plays a very strong game. He's strong on the puck, goes hard to the net. He has a chance to be a solid goal scorer." Second Take: "I like his leadership abilities. He's the sort of player you can go to war with."
5. Kirill Kabanov, 6-3, 176, left wing, Moncton Wildcats
Consistency may be all that keeps Kirill the Thrill from going top five. Scout's Take: "He has everything else you'd want. Great size, quick feet, really smart with the puck. He's one of those players who can really electrify a crowd. And you don't want to compare him to Ovechkin, but he's got the same nastiness to his game. But there are nights when he disappears and at times he's not the most team-oriented guy. You hope it's a maturity thing."
6. Erik Gudbranson, 6-3, 199, defense, Kingston Frontenacs
Based on his size, skating and offensive talents, he has the potential to be a top-pairing offensive defender. But to this point, it's mostly about projection. The hard-hitting Gudbranson's been sidelined since mid-October with a knee injury that should keep him out another two weeks. Scout's Take: "He was okay last season [as a rookie with Kingston]. He gave you glimpses of what he could be. He's so poised and he thinks the game so well, but you want to see more from him."
7. Brandon Gormley, 6-1, 175, defense, Moncton Wildcats
The Prince Edward Island kid who was babysat by Brad Richards' family has lived up to the hype that made him the first overall pick in the QMJHL last summer. He's reliable in his own end, but he'll make his living in the NHL as an offensive-minded defender. Think Sheldon Souray, but without the 100-MPH shot. Scout's Take: "He'll QB a power play, but he can be the shutdown guy on the PK as well."
8. Mikael Granlund, 5-10, 172, right wing, HIFK (Finland)
He's small and Finnish and dominant in his age group, but don't buy into the lazy comparisons to Saku Koivu. Euro Scout's Take: "He doesn't have the same kind of intensity. He's very clever with the puck and has a good shot, though. I like his confidence. He's a 17-year-old kid playing in the top league in Finland and he's leading his team in scoring. He's not fancy but he makes things happen."
9. Vladimir Tarasenko, 5-10, 167, right wing, Novosibirsk (Russia)
Tarasenko is small, but he does his best work down low. He made a strong impression at last year's U-18 championships, finishing second in tournament scoring with 16 points in just seven games. Scout's Take: "He's not the flashiest guy on the ice, but he gets it done. He just weasels his way into open ice and takes it from there. He's strong on the puck and willing to take a hit to get his shot off, but he needs to put on some muscle if he wants to keep playing that way."
10. John McFarland, 6-1. 195, left wing, Sudbury Wolves
Scouts raved about him at the Ivan Hlinka tournament, but he's off to a slow start that has one scout comparing him to another former Wolves star: Benoit Pouliot. Scout's Take: "He has all the tools. Good frame, quick feet, hard shot and he anticipates the play well. But he hasn't committed to his play away from the puck...and maybe there are some other issues that will be addressed as he matures. You wonder if he'll ever put it all together."
Saturday, November 7, 2009
Red Deer 4 Kootenay 3 OT Game #20
Cranbrook, BC – Red Deer Rebel defenseman Colin Archer scored at 1:54 of overtime in a 4-3 win over the Kootenay ICE in WHL action on Saturday night.
The ICE got the first goal of the game on a powerplay as Dustin Sylvester receieved a pass in the missle slot, fended off a Rebel for wrist a shot high on the glove side.
Rebels tied the game as Willie Coetzee receieved a breakaway pass from Andrej Kudrna and scored with a wrist shot high on the glove side.
In the 2nd period the ICE regained their 1-goal lead as Dustin Sylvester scored on a breakaway with a backhand deke through the legs.
Rebels tied the game 2-2 as Kudrna’s wrist shot rolled over the goalies’ shoulder and landed near the goalie and was pushed in by Coetzee.
Rebels took a 3-2 lead as Ryan Nugent-Hopkins floated a high pass to the crease area and was batted in by Brett Ferguson.
ICE forced overtime while shorthanded as Kevin King took the puck from 2 Rebels along the boards, went to the net, and scored on a backhand deke.
In overtime Rebels scored on a rebound as Colin Archer pushed in a long rebound into a gaping open net.
The game was the 2nd half of a home and home with the ICE winning 4-1 in Red Deer on Friday.
ICE scratches – Nathan Lieuwen 5th game (day-to-day), Brayden McNabb 2nd game (knee 4-6 weeks), Luke Paulsen 2nd game (ankle 2-4 weeks), Christian Magnus 18th game (finger day-to-day), Matt Fraser 4th game (knee 1-2 weeks) and Simon Skrudland 2nd game (flu day-to-day).
The ICE were one player short of a complete line-up.
The ICE will visit Calgary on Wednesday afternoon in their next game.
Next home game is Saturday against Tri City.
Rebels are on a trip that has them in Kamloops, Kelowna, Chilliwack and Vancouver.
Game Summary
Red Deer 9-10-0-0 Kootenay 8-11-1-0
1st Period
1. Kootenay, Sylvester 7 (Boomer, Rintoul) 4:01 pp
2. Red Deer, Coetzee 10 (Kudrna, Archer) 6:33
Penalties – Petrovic RD (cross checking) 2:19, Borejko RD (roughing) Weller RD (slashing) Montogomery Ktn (roughing, slashing) 6:46, Machacek Ktn (roughing) 10:32, Deagle RD (slashing) 13:47.
2nd Period
3. Kootenay, Sylvester (2) 8 6:35
4. Red Deer, Coetzee (2) 11 (Kudrna, Green) 11:34
5. Red Deer, Ferguson 6 (Cowen, Nugent-Hopkins) 16:16
Penalties – Ferraro RD (misconduct) 6:35, Petrovic RD Czerwonka Ktn (fighting) 6:50, Molle Ktn (holding) 7:31.
3rd Period
6. Kootenay, King 6 (Leach, Sylvester) 16:41 sh
Penalties – Weller RD (slashing) 2:24, Reinhart Ktn (tripping) 15:07, Green RD Machacek Ktn (roughing) 16:11.
Overtime
7. Red Deer, Archer 2 (Coetzee, Nugent-Hopkins) 1:54
Penalties – None.
Shots on goal by
Red Deer - 6 – 13 – 10 – 3 = 32
Kootenay – 10 – 13 - 6 – 1 = 30
Goal (shots-saves) – Red Deer: Kraymer Barnstable (W 3-1-0-0) Kootenay: Todd Mathews (L 4-4-1-0)
Power plays (goals-chances) – Red Deer: 0/3 Kootenay: 1/3
Referee – Devin Klein
Linesmen – Sean Donnelly, Scott Sharun
Attendance – 2,713
The ICE got the first goal of the game on a powerplay as Dustin Sylvester receieved a pass in the missle slot, fended off a Rebel for wrist a shot high on the glove side.
Rebels tied the game as Willie Coetzee receieved a breakaway pass from Andrej Kudrna and scored with a wrist shot high on the glove side.
In the 2nd period the ICE regained their 1-goal lead as Dustin Sylvester scored on a breakaway with a backhand deke through the legs.
Rebels tied the game 2-2 as Kudrna’s wrist shot rolled over the goalies’ shoulder and landed near the goalie and was pushed in by Coetzee.
Rebels took a 3-2 lead as Ryan Nugent-Hopkins floated a high pass to the crease area and was batted in by Brett Ferguson.
ICE forced overtime while shorthanded as Kevin King took the puck from 2 Rebels along the boards, went to the net, and scored on a backhand deke.
In overtime Rebels scored on a rebound as Colin Archer pushed in a long rebound into a gaping open net.
The game was the 2nd half of a home and home with the ICE winning 4-1 in Red Deer on Friday.
ICE scratches – Nathan Lieuwen 5th game (day-to-day), Brayden McNabb 2nd game (knee 4-6 weeks), Luke Paulsen 2nd game (ankle 2-4 weeks), Christian Magnus 18th game (finger day-to-day), Matt Fraser 4th game (knee 1-2 weeks) and Simon Skrudland 2nd game (flu day-to-day).
The ICE were one player short of a complete line-up.
The ICE will visit Calgary on Wednesday afternoon in their next game.
Next home game is Saturday against Tri City.
Rebels are on a trip that has them in Kamloops, Kelowna, Chilliwack and Vancouver.
Game Summary
Red Deer 9-10-0-0 Kootenay 8-11-1-0
1st Period
1. Kootenay, Sylvester 7 (Boomer, Rintoul) 4:01 pp
2. Red Deer, Coetzee 10 (Kudrna, Archer) 6:33
Penalties – Petrovic RD (cross checking) 2:19, Borejko RD (roughing) Weller RD (slashing) Montogomery Ktn (roughing, slashing) 6:46, Machacek Ktn (roughing) 10:32, Deagle RD (slashing) 13:47.
2nd Period
3. Kootenay, Sylvester (2) 8 6:35
4. Red Deer, Coetzee (2) 11 (Kudrna, Green) 11:34
5. Red Deer, Ferguson 6 (Cowen, Nugent-Hopkins) 16:16
Penalties – Ferraro RD (misconduct) 6:35, Petrovic RD Czerwonka Ktn (fighting) 6:50, Molle Ktn (holding) 7:31.
3rd Period
6. Kootenay, King 6 (Leach, Sylvester) 16:41 sh
Penalties – Weller RD (slashing) 2:24, Reinhart Ktn (tripping) 15:07, Green RD Machacek Ktn (roughing) 16:11.
Overtime
7. Red Deer, Archer 2 (Coetzee, Nugent-Hopkins) 1:54
Penalties – None.
Shots on goal by
Red Deer - 6 – 13 – 10 – 3 = 32
Kootenay – 10 – 13 - 6 – 1 = 30
Goal (shots-saves) – Red Deer: Kraymer Barnstable (W 3-1-0-0) Kootenay: Todd Mathews (L 4-4-1-0)
Power plays (goals-chances) – Red Deer: 0/3 Kootenay: 1/3
Referee – Devin Klein
Linesmen – Sean Donnelly, Scott Sharun
Attendance – 2,713
ICE Trivia Game #20
During every ICE broadcast we ask a trivia question.
Today’s Trivia question.
What NHL team selected Red Deer Head Coach Jesse Wallin in the 1st round of the 1996 Draft.
ANSWER – Detroit Red Wings.
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Today’s Trivia question.
What NHL team selected Red Deer Head Coach Jesse Wallin in the 1st round of the 1996 Draft.
ANSWER – Detroit Red Wings.
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Friday, November 6, 2009
Kootenay 4 Red Deer 1 Game #19
Dustin Sylvester and Petr Senkerik each had 1 goal and 2 assists in 4-1 win in Red Deer.
Jesse Ismond and Kevin King had the other goals as the ICE have won 3 games in a row.
Todd Mathews made 34 saves and had his shutout streak ended at 143:43.
Sennkerik's 3 point game was the best performance by an ICE rookie this season.
The last time the ICE had a lead of 2 goals or more was game #9, October 9th in Brandon.
The clubs will meet again tonight at the Rec-Plex.
Pre-Game Show is at 6:30 on The Drive, gametime 7.
Jesse Ismond and Kevin King had the other goals as the ICE have won 3 games in a row.
Todd Mathews made 34 saves and had his shutout streak ended at 143:43.
Sennkerik's 3 point game was the best performance by an ICE rookie this season.
The last time the ICE had a lead of 2 goals or more was game #9, October 9th in Brandon.
The clubs will meet again tonight at the Rec-Plex.
Pre-Game Show is at 6:30 on The Drive, gametime 7.
ICE Trivia Game #19
During every ICE broadcast we ask a trivia question.
Today’s Trivia question.
What year did Red Deer host the WJHC?
ANSWER – 1995. Canada won Gold, Russia the Silver and Sweden won Bronze.
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Today’s Trivia question.
What year did Red Deer host the WJHC?
ANSWER – 1995. Canada won Gold, Russia the Silver and Sweden won Bronze.
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ICE New Player
For tonight's game in Red Deer the ICE have called up Ryan Bloom.
He takes the place of Simon Skrudland who is out with the flu.
Bloom is a 16-year-old forward who plays for the Calgary Buffalos of the Alberta AAA Midget League.
Selected in the 2nd round of the 2008 Bantam Draft.
In the preseason he played 2 games and scored a goal.
Last year in Alberta Bantam he played 32 games with 42 goals 41 assists for 83 points.
He takes the place of Simon Skrudland who is out with the flu.
Bloom is a 16-year-old forward who plays for the Calgary Buffalos of the Alberta AAA Midget League.
Selected in the 2nd round of the 2008 Bantam Draft.
In the preseason he played 2 games and scored a goal.
Last year in Alberta Bantam he played 32 games with 42 goals 41 assists for 83 points.
Kootenay @ Red Deer Game #19
The ICE are in Red Deer tonight to play the Rebels in the first half of a home and home series.
Rematch is tomorrow at the Rec-Plex.
The Rebels beat the ICE 7-1 in Red Deer in their only meeting this season.
For the first time this season the ICE have won 2 games in a row and are coming off their first shutout win of the season.
On the road the ICE have lost 3 in a row and 5 of their last 6.
8 of the last 9 Rebels' games have been at home and have a record of 5-3-0-0 in those games at the Centrium.
ICE should have a full line-up even though Brayden McNabb and Like Paulsen got injured in their last game.
Drew Czerwonka and Cason Machacek will return to the line-up. Machacek missed 6 games and Czerwonka (missed 15 games) hasn't played since September 23rd.
Steele Boomer leads the ICE with 6 goals (tied with the injured Matt Fraser) and in points with 18.
Rebels' rookie Ryan Nugent-Hopkins has a team best 10 goals.
Willie Coetzee is amung the league leaders with 29 points.
Pre-Game is at 7 on The Drive.
Rematch is tomorrow at the Rec-Plex.
The Rebels beat the ICE 7-1 in Red Deer in their only meeting this season.
For the first time this season the ICE have won 2 games in a row and are coming off their first shutout win of the season.
On the road the ICE have lost 3 in a row and 5 of their last 6.
8 of the last 9 Rebels' games have been at home and have a record of 5-3-0-0 in those games at the Centrium.
ICE should have a full line-up even though Brayden McNabb and Like Paulsen got injured in their last game.
Drew Czerwonka and Cason Machacek will return to the line-up. Machacek missed 6 games and Czerwonka (missed 15 games) hasn't played since September 23rd.
Steele Boomer leads the ICE with 6 goals (tied with the injured Matt Fraser) and in points with 18.
Rebels' rookie Ryan Nugent-Hopkins has a team best 10 goals.
Willie Coetzee is amung the league leaders with 29 points.
Pre-Game is at 7 on The Drive.
Comments
Effective today I will only post comments from people who leave their name ... real name.
I don't mind the thoughts that have been posted but have decided that I don't like people hiding behind anonymous or fake names.
This blog was created through the radio station and is used as an avenue to post infomation that used to only be available by listening to the broadcasts or sportscasts.
I encourage visitors to continue to express comments.
If your first thought is the Kootenay ICE management had a hand in this decision you are 100% wrong. They have never made a suggestion to make any changes.
I enjoy the fact that ICE fans are passionate about their team and get mad when they lose and excited when they win but there are many other places to make comments if you don't want your true identity known.
I don't mind the thoughts that have been posted but have decided that I don't like people hiding behind anonymous or fake names.
This blog was created through the radio station and is used as an avenue to post infomation that used to only be available by listening to the broadcasts or sportscasts.
I encourage visitors to continue to express comments.
If your first thought is the Kootenay ICE management had a hand in this decision you are 100% wrong. They have never made a suggestion to make any changes.
I enjoy the fact that ICE fans are passionate about their team and get mad when they lose and excited when they win but there are many other places to make comments if you don't want your true identity known.
Thursday, November 5, 2009
Nathan Lieuwen Update
Good news as ICE goalie Nathan Lieuwen will be able to continue his hockey career. After visiting a specialist Lieuwen has been diagnosed with a migraine and not a concussion.
Lieuwen is on his way back to Cranbrook and will be allowed to practice again on Monday.
Lieuwen is on his way back to Cranbrook and will be allowed to practice again on Monday.
Donaghy A Hurricane
Cranbrook native Dustin Donaghy has been traded to Lethbridge for a 2010 6th round Bantam pick.
He joins Marysville native Carter Bancks.
He joins Marysville native Carter Bancks.
ICE Welcome Back 2 Players
Defenseman Cason Machacek, who missed 6 games to a concussion, and forward Drew CZerwonka, who was sidelined for 15 games with a leg laceration, will both play against Red Deer this weekend.
That leaves 5 players unavailable - Brayden McNabb (4-6 weeks), Luke Paulsen (2-4 weeks), Matt Fraser (2-4 weeks), Nathan Lieuwen (indefinite) and Christian Magnus (1 week).
Magnus feels he could return on November 11th.
For the weekend 16-year-old list player Kevin Jacyna (Calgary) will be the back-up goalie. Jacyna is a big goalie who earned a spot on the ICE list with a really strong training camp.
That leaves 5 players unavailable - Brayden McNabb (4-6 weeks), Luke Paulsen (2-4 weeks), Matt Fraser (2-4 weeks), Nathan Lieuwen (indefinite) and Christian Magnus (1 week).
Magnus feels he could return on November 11th.
For the weekend 16-year-old list player Kevin Jacyna (Calgary) will be the back-up goalie. Jacyna is a big goalie who earned a spot on the ICE list with a really strong training camp.
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
ISS 2010 Top 30
1. Taylor Hall - Windsor
2. Cam Fowler - Windsor
3. Tyler Seguin - Plymouth
4. Kirill Kabanov - Moncton
5. Brandon Gormley - Moncton
6. John McFarland - Sudbury
7. Brett Connolly - Prince George
8. Mikael Granlund - HIFK
9. Vladimir Tarasenko - Sibir
10. Erik Gudbranson - Kingston
11. Jon Merrill - NTDP
12. Mark Pysyk - Edmonton
13. Joey Hishon - Owen Sound
14. Quinton Howden - Moose Jaw
15. Derek Forbort - NTDP
16. Riley Sheahan - Notre Dame
17. Alex Burmistrov - Barrie
18. Austin Watson - Windsor
19. Stanislav Galiev - St. John
20. Jeffrey Skinner - Kitchener
21. Evgeny Kuznetsov - Meche
22. Teemu Pulkkinen - Joker
23. Jarred Tinordi - NTDP
24. Nick Bjugstad - Blain HS
25. Ryan Spooner - Peterborough
26. Jason Zucker - NTDP
27. Maxim Kitsyn - Metal
28. Petr Straka - Rimouski
29. Emerson Etem - Medicine Hat
30. Tom Kuchnhackl - Lands
2. Cam Fowler - Windsor
3. Tyler Seguin - Plymouth
4. Kirill Kabanov - Moncton
5. Brandon Gormley - Moncton
6. John McFarland - Sudbury
7. Brett Connolly - Prince George
8. Mikael Granlund - HIFK
9. Vladimir Tarasenko - Sibir
10. Erik Gudbranson - Kingston
11. Jon Merrill - NTDP
12. Mark Pysyk - Edmonton
13. Joey Hishon - Owen Sound
14. Quinton Howden - Moose Jaw
15. Derek Forbort - NTDP
16. Riley Sheahan - Notre Dame
17. Alex Burmistrov - Barrie
18. Austin Watson - Windsor
19. Stanislav Galiev - St. John
20. Jeffrey Skinner - Kitchener
21. Evgeny Kuznetsov - Meche
22. Teemu Pulkkinen - Joker
23. Jarred Tinordi - NTDP
24. Nick Bjugstad - Blain HS
25. Ryan Spooner - Peterborough
26. Jason Zucker - NTDP
27. Maxim Kitsyn - Metal
28. Petr Straka - Rimouski
29. Emerson Etem - Medicine Hat
30. Tom Kuchnhackl - Lands
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
Monday, November 2, 2009
McNabb & Paulsen Out Long Term
The Kootenay ICE now have 7 players on their injured list. The newest to join the list are Brayden McNabb, who will be out 4-6 weeks with a knee injury and Luke Paulsen who is out 2-4 weeks with an ankle injury. Cason Machacek and Drew Czerwonka could return by the weekend. Matt Fraser and Christian Magnus are out a couple more weeks. Nathan Lieuwen is out indefintely.
From The ICE Office
ICE CHIPS: The KOOTENAY ICE enter this week’s action with a 7-11-0-0 record (5-5-0-0 at home, 2-6-0-0 on the road, 2-0 in overtime, 1-0 in shootouts) and in fifth place in the CENTRAL DIVISION…This week the ICE will play a home and home series with the RED DEER REBELS, starting November 6 in RED DEER.
I NEWS: Join the I NEWS mailing list…This is an opportunity for fans to get their morning fix of all things KOOTENAY ICE related from Monday’s to Friday’s…To subscribe go to www.kootenayice.net and sign up under the WebTV button.
SUBWAY CENTRAL DIVISION CHALLENGE CUP: This year KOOTENAY will be facing off against the rest of the CENTRAL DIVISION for a different kind of trophy…The SUBWAY CENTRAL DIVISION CHALLENGE CUP tallies points from head-to-head meetings in the CENTRAL DIVISION and the team with the most points in those head-to-heads at the end of the regular season will be awarded the SUBWAY CENTRAL DIVISION CHALLENGE CUP…Fans can get involved by answering weekly trivia questions to win prizes…To get to the CHALLENGE CUP webpage click on the link at www.kootenayice.net
SUPER SEVEN FLEX PAKS: The sale of SUPER SEVEN FLEX PAKS continues…You get seven game certificates to use at your convenience – total flexibility…SUPER SEVEN FLEX PAKS are available in Adult, Senior, Student and Youth packages. Adults are $99.00, Seniors $81.00, Students $81.00 and Youth $57.00.
FAMILY PACKS: The ICE have FAMILY PACKS on sale for Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday home games during the 2009-2010 season excluding Sunday, December 27…FAMILY PACKS are $45.00 and include two adult tickets, two youth or student tickets, a parking voucher, a game program voucher, and two McDonald Happy Meal vouchers…For more information, or to purchase a FAMILY PACK, call or visit the KOOTENAY ICE Office.
UNUSED SEASON TICKETS: Season Ticket Holders who have unused season tickets can exchange them for any regular season game at a cost of $5.00 per ticket…The unused tickets must have the ticket stub attached in order to be eligible…Tickets can be exchanged any time at the KOOTENAY ICE Office and Kootenay Collectibles.
CANADA SAFEWAY NIGHT: On Saturday, November 7 when the ICE host RED DEER it will be CANADA SAFEWAY Night...Fans in attendance will have the opportunity to win prizes.
DID YOU KNOW: The ICE are 6-3-0-0 when they score first and 1-8-0-0 when their opponent scores first…BRAYDEN MCNABB is sixth in points by a defenceman in the WHL with 16 (3-13-16)…TODD MATHEWS recorded his third WHL career shutout on November 1 against SEATTLE (25 saves)…KEVIN KING recorded his 100th point in his WHL career with an assist on October 28 against EVERETT…DUSTIN SYLVESTER has recorded 89 assists in his WHL career…STEELE BOOMER has recorded 41 assists in his WHL career…JOE ANTILLA needs to play in seven more games to reach 150th WHL career games played.
INJURIES: Goaltender NATHAN LIEUWEN will be out of the ICE line up indefinitely with a concussion…Defenseman BRAYDEN MCNABB will be out of the KOOTENAY line up four to six weeks with a knee injury…Defenseman LUKE PAULSEN will be out of the ICE line up two to four weeks with an ankle injury…Forward MATT FRASER will be out of the KOOTENAY line up one to two weeks with a knee injury…Forward CHRISTIAN MAGNUS will be out of the ICE line up week to week with a broken finger…Defenseman CASON MACHACEK (concussion) and Forward DREW CZERWONKA (leg laceration) will both be out of the ICE line up day to day.
ONE YEAR AGO: After 17 games of the 2008-2009 season the ICE were 8-5-1-3, after 18 games 8-5-2-3 and after 19 games 8-6-2-3.
UPCOMING WEEK:
Tuesday November 3 Practice 3:45 – 5:45 pm Cranbrook Rec Plex
Wednesday November 4 Practice 3:45 – 5:45 pm Cranbrook Rec Plex
Thursday November 5 Practice 3:45 – 5:45 pm Cranbrook Rec Plex
Friday November 6 ICE @ Red Deer 7:30 pm (102.9 FM – The Drive)
Saturday November 7 ICE vs Red Deer 7:00 pm (102.9 FM – The Drive)
WEEK IN REVIEW:
Wednesday, October 28 – Kootenay 1 vs. Everett 4 – Record 5-11-0-0 – Attendance: 2,402
Goal:
1 – Fraser (6) from Boomer and King
Goalie: Todd Mathews (20 Saves, 4 GA)
Friday, October 30 – Kootenay 2 vs. Brandon 1 – Record 6-11-0-0 – Attendance: 2,400
Goals:
1 – Boomer (6) from McNabb and Sylvester
2 – Sylvester (5) from Rintoul and Boomer
Goalie: Todd Mathews (29 Saves, 1 GA)
Sunday, November 1 – Kootenay 1 vs. Seattle 0 – Record 7-11-0-0 – Attendance: 2,695
Goal:
1 – Ismond (2) from Pacovsky and Leach
Goalie: Todd Mathews (24 Saves, 0 GA)
I NEWS: Join the I NEWS mailing list…This is an opportunity for fans to get their morning fix of all things KOOTENAY ICE related from Monday’s to Friday’s…To subscribe go to www.kootenayice.net and sign up under the WebTV button.
SUBWAY CENTRAL DIVISION CHALLENGE CUP: This year KOOTENAY will be facing off against the rest of the CENTRAL DIVISION for a different kind of trophy…The SUBWAY CENTRAL DIVISION CHALLENGE CUP tallies points from head-to-head meetings in the CENTRAL DIVISION and the team with the most points in those head-to-heads at the end of the regular season will be awarded the SUBWAY CENTRAL DIVISION CHALLENGE CUP…Fans can get involved by answering weekly trivia questions to win prizes…To get to the CHALLENGE CUP webpage click on the link at www.kootenayice.net
SUPER SEVEN FLEX PAKS: The sale of SUPER SEVEN FLEX PAKS continues…You get seven game certificates to use at your convenience – total flexibility…SUPER SEVEN FLEX PAKS are available in Adult, Senior, Student and Youth packages. Adults are $99.00, Seniors $81.00, Students $81.00 and Youth $57.00.
FAMILY PACKS: The ICE have FAMILY PACKS on sale for Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday home games during the 2009-2010 season excluding Sunday, December 27…FAMILY PACKS are $45.00 and include two adult tickets, two youth or student tickets, a parking voucher, a game program voucher, and two McDonald Happy Meal vouchers…For more information, or to purchase a FAMILY PACK, call or visit the KOOTENAY ICE Office.
UNUSED SEASON TICKETS: Season Ticket Holders who have unused season tickets can exchange them for any regular season game at a cost of $5.00 per ticket…The unused tickets must have the ticket stub attached in order to be eligible…Tickets can be exchanged any time at the KOOTENAY ICE Office and Kootenay Collectibles.
CANADA SAFEWAY NIGHT: On Saturday, November 7 when the ICE host RED DEER it will be CANADA SAFEWAY Night...Fans in attendance will have the opportunity to win prizes.
DID YOU KNOW: The ICE are 6-3-0-0 when they score first and 1-8-0-0 when their opponent scores first…BRAYDEN MCNABB is sixth in points by a defenceman in the WHL with 16 (3-13-16)…TODD MATHEWS recorded his third WHL career shutout on November 1 against SEATTLE (25 saves)…KEVIN KING recorded his 100th point in his WHL career with an assist on October 28 against EVERETT…DUSTIN SYLVESTER has recorded 89 assists in his WHL career…STEELE BOOMER has recorded 41 assists in his WHL career…JOE ANTILLA needs to play in seven more games to reach 150th WHL career games played.
INJURIES: Goaltender NATHAN LIEUWEN will be out of the ICE line up indefinitely with a concussion…Defenseman BRAYDEN MCNABB will be out of the KOOTENAY line up four to six weeks with a knee injury…Defenseman LUKE PAULSEN will be out of the ICE line up two to four weeks with an ankle injury…Forward MATT FRASER will be out of the KOOTENAY line up one to two weeks with a knee injury…Forward CHRISTIAN MAGNUS will be out of the ICE line up week to week with a broken finger…Defenseman CASON MACHACEK (concussion) and Forward DREW CZERWONKA (leg laceration) will both be out of the ICE line up day to day.
ONE YEAR AGO: After 17 games of the 2008-2009 season the ICE were 8-5-1-3, after 18 games 8-5-2-3 and after 19 games 8-6-2-3.
UPCOMING WEEK:
Tuesday November 3 Practice 3:45 – 5:45 pm Cranbrook Rec Plex
Wednesday November 4 Practice 3:45 – 5:45 pm Cranbrook Rec Plex
Thursday November 5 Practice 3:45 – 5:45 pm Cranbrook Rec Plex
Friday November 6 ICE @ Red Deer 7:30 pm (102.9 FM – The Drive)
Saturday November 7 ICE vs Red Deer 7:00 pm (102.9 FM – The Drive)
WEEK IN REVIEW:
Wednesday, October 28 – Kootenay 1 vs. Everett 4 – Record 5-11-0-0 – Attendance: 2,402
Goal:
1 – Fraser (6) from Boomer and King
Goalie: Todd Mathews (20 Saves, 4 GA)
Friday, October 30 – Kootenay 2 vs. Brandon 1 – Record 6-11-0-0 – Attendance: 2,400
Goals:
1 – Boomer (6) from McNabb and Sylvester
2 – Sylvester (5) from Rintoul and Boomer
Goalie: Todd Mathews (29 Saves, 1 GA)
Sunday, November 1 – Kootenay 1 vs. Seattle 0 – Record 7-11-0-0 – Attendance: 2,695
Goal:
1 – Ismond (2) from Pacovsky and Leach
Goalie: Todd Mathews (24 Saves, 0 GA)
10 Things I Think I Think
10 Things I Think I Think is a creation of SI NFL writer Peter King. His Monday Morning Quarterback articles every week are must read for all football fans at si.com. In a tribute to him, which is a nice way of saying I stole his concept, here is my 10 for this week.
1. I think the recent ICE games were as low scoring as some soccer games. The bad news is they scored 5 goals in their 5 game homestand. The good news is they still won 2 of the games. In their last 3 games the club gave up only 5 goals-against and 1 was into an empty. Make the final 1-nil.
2. I think the ICE will have to treat the Brayden McNabb injury like it’s the month of December and players’ are away for the WJHC. Many teams will be missing their top players for 4-6 weeks.
3. I think the next couple of weeks will be normal throughout the WHL. But starting at the end of the month there will be many distractions. At the end of the month there are the 2 WHL vs Russia games. Then in December there are WJHC camps. Then it’s the actual WJHC tournament. Don’t forget the U-17 tournament in December as well. The next few weeks will the last chance for all teams to have their complete teams together.
4. I think it’s surprising to see only 2 teams above .500 in the Central Division.
5. I think it’s surprising to see 5 teams above .500 in the East Division.
6. I think it’s going to be a great battle in the U.S. Division. Portland and Spokane looked great in games against the ICE and we have yet to see the 1st Place Americans. Everett has many games in hand and have a good team as well.
7. I think it was great to see Seattle goalie Calvin Pickard play at the Rec-Plex. He is expected to be a 1st round pick in the NHL Draft this summer. Not a spectacular netminder but plays his position so calmly. Played his angles great, challenged at the right time, anticipated well and no bad rebounds.
8. I think Saskatoon and Tri City have the best teams in the WHL right now. They both have won 11 of 12.
9. I think it was a learning experience to realize that the WHL Video Replay system doesn’t have microphones on the cameras. So if there is a dispute as to if the puck went into the net before the whistle, the replay can’t help and the referees’ decision is final.
10. I think these are my non-hockey thoughts.
a) This is when I start paying attention to the CFL. November football in Canada is the best especially when they play the game outdoors.
b) I can’t imagine how I lived without a PVR.
c) My copy of Peter King’s Monday Morning Quarterback is on back order so a personal review is still a few weeks away. Hopefully I’ll get it before football season is over.
1. I think the recent ICE games were as low scoring as some soccer games. The bad news is they scored 5 goals in their 5 game homestand. The good news is they still won 2 of the games. In their last 3 games the club gave up only 5 goals-against and 1 was into an empty. Make the final 1-nil.
2. I think the ICE will have to treat the Brayden McNabb injury like it’s the month of December and players’ are away for the WJHC. Many teams will be missing their top players for 4-6 weeks.
3. I think the next couple of weeks will be normal throughout the WHL. But starting at the end of the month there will be many distractions. At the end of the month there are the 2 WHL vs Russia games. Then in December there are WJHC camps. Then it’s the actual WJHC tournament. Don’t forget the U-17 tournament in December as well. The next few weeks will the last chance for all teams to have their complete teams together.
4. I think it’s surprising to see only 2 teams above .500 in the Central Division.
5. I think it’s surprising to see 5 teams above .500 in the East Division.
6. I think it’s going to be a great battle in the U.S. Division. Portland and Spokane looked great in games against the ICE and we have yet to see the 1st Place Americans. Everett has many games in hand and have a good team as well.
7. I think it was great to see Seattle goalie Calvin Pickard play at the Rec-Plex. He is expected to be a 1st round pick in the NHL Draft this summer. Not a spectacular netminder but plays his position so calmly. Played his angles great, challenged at the right time, anticipated well and no bad rebounds.
8. I think Saskatoon and Tri City have the best teams in the WHL right now. They both have won 11 of 12.
9. I think it was a learning experience to realize that the WHL Video Replay system doesn’t have microphones on the cameras. So if there is a dispute as to if the puck went into the net before the whistle, the replay can’t help and the referees’ decision is final.
10. I think these are my non-hockey thoughts.
a) This is when I start paying attention to the CFL. November football in Canada is the best especially when they play the game outdoors.
b) I can’t imagine how I lived without a PVR.
c) My copy of Peter King’s Monday Morning Quarterback is on back order so a personal review is still a few weeks away. Hopefully I’ll get it before football season is over.
Fill'er Up
On Saturday, October 31 six ICE players were at Fas Gas pumping gas and washing windows for the community.
Christian Magnus, Brock Montgomery & Brendan Hurley.
Drew Czerwonka, Max Reinhart & Cason Machacek.
Christian Magnus, Brock Montgomery & Brendan Hurley.
Drew Czerwonka, Max Reinhart & Cason Machacek.
Sunday, November 1, 2009
Kootenay 1 Seattle 0 OT Game #18
Cranbrook, BC – Kootenay ICE forward Jesse Ismond scored the games’ only goal in a 1-0 overtime win over the Seattle Thunderbirds in WHL action on Sunday night.
The only goal was scored with 1:06 left in overtime as Dominik Pacovsky fed the puck to middle slot and Jesse Ismond fired a one-time slap shot that went through the goalies’ legs.
It was Todd Mathews 3rd career shutout.
Seattle had 3 5-on-3 power-plays.
Both teams went 0/3 on 3rd period power-plays.
This was the first and only meeting this year between the clubs.
Last year in Seattle the Thunderbirds won 4-1.
The last meeting in Cranbrook was November 11, 2007 when the ICE won 2-1 in overtime on Andrew Bailey’s game winning goal.
ICE scratches – Cason Machacek 6th game (concussion day-to-day), Christian Magnus 16th game (finger 1-2- weeks), Drew Czerwonka 15th game (leg 1-2 weeks), Nathan Lieuwen 3rd game (concussion indefinite) and Matt Fraser 2nd game (knee 2-4 weeks).
Thunderbirds have been battling the flu the last few days of the road trip and had half of the team battling the illness. 4 players were scratched because of the flu while up to 6 other players played even though they weren’t healthy.
The ICE will play the Rebels in a home and home series next weekend. Friday they play in Red Deer with the rematch Saturday in Cranbrook.
Game Summary
Seattle 4-11-1-2 Kootenay 7-11-0-0
1st Period
No Scoring.
Penalties – Montgomery Ktn (hooking) 7:59, Dillon Sea (interference) 11:01, Jacobs Sea Leach Ktn (roughing) 14:34, Parker Sea King Ktn (roughin) 15:59, Ismond Ktn (unsportsmanlike) 16:53.
2nd Period
No Scoring.
Penalties – Lockhart Sea (holding) 14:09, Molle Ktn (interference) 17:46, Leach Ktn (delay of game) 18:42, Mathews Ktn (slashing) 19:28.
3rd Period
No Scoring.
Penalties – King Ktn (tripping) 1:26, Jacobs Sea (hooking) 2:30, Haber Sea (holding) 4:39, Haber Sea (tripping) 15:46.
Overtime
1. Kootenay, Ismond 2 (Pacovsky, Leach) 3:54
Penalties – None.
Shots on goal by
Seattle - 8 – 5 – 12 – 1 = 24
Kootenay – 17 – 6 - 8 – 3 = 34
Goal (shots-saves) – Seattle: Calvin Pickard (L 3-7-1-2) Kootenay: Todd Mathews (W 3-4-0-0)
Power plays (goals-chances) - Seattle: 0/6 Kootenay: 0/5
Referees – Brett Iverson, Steve Papp
Linesmen – Steve Cochrane, Jim Maniago
Attendance – 2,695
The only goal was scored with 1:06 left in overtime as Dominik Pacovsky fed the puck to middle slot and Jesse Ismond fired a one-time slap shot that went through the goalies’ legs.
It was Todd Mathews 3rd career shutout.
Seattle had 3 5-on-3 power-plays.
Both teams went 0/3 on 3rd period power-plays.
This was the first and only meeting this year between the clubs.
Last year in Seattle the Thunderbirds won 4-1.
The last meeting in Cranbrook was November 11, 2007 when the ICE won 2-1 in overtime on Andrew Bailey’s game winning goal.
ICE scratches – Cason Machacek 6th game (concussion day-to-day), Christian Magnus 16th game (finger 1-2- weeks), Drew Czerwonka 15th game (leg 1-2 weeks), Nathan Lieuwen 3rd game (concussion indefinite) and Matt Fraser 2nd game (knee 2-4 weeks).
Thunderbirds have been battling the flu the last few days of the road trip and had half of the team battling the illness. 4 players were scratched because of the flu while up to 6 other players played even though they weren’t healthy.
The ICE will play the Rebels in a home and home series next weekend. Friday they play in Red Deer with the rematch Saturday in Cranbrook.
Game Summary
Seattle 4-11-1-2 Kootenay 7-11-0-0
1st Period
No Scoring.
Penalties – Montgomery Ktn (hooking) 7:59, Dillon Sea (interference) 11:01, Jacobs Sea Leach Ktn (roughing) 14:34, Parker Sea King Ktn (roughin) 15:59, Ismond Ktn (unsportsmanlike) 16:53.
2nd Period
No Scoring.
Penalties – Lockhart Sea (holding) 14:09, Molle Ktn (interference) 17:46, Leach Ktn (delay of game) 18:42, Mathews Ktn (slashing) 19:28.
3rd Period
No Scoring.
Penalties – King Ktn (tripping) 1:26, Jacobs Sea (hooking) 2:30, Haber Sea (holding) 4:39, Haber Sea (tripping) 15:46.
Overtime
1. Kootenay, Ismond 2 (Pacovsky, Leach) 3:54
Penalties – None.
Shots on goal by
Seattle - 8 – 5 – 12 – 1 = 24
Kootenay – 17 – 6 - 8 – 3 = 34
Goal (shots-saves) – Seattle: Calvin Pickard (L 3-7-1-2) Kootenay: Todd Mathews (W 3-4-0-0)
Power plays (goals-chances) - Seattle: 0/6 Kootenay: 0/5
Referees – Brett Iverson, Steve Papp
Linesmen – Steve Cochrane, Jim Maniago
Attendance – 2,695
ICE Trivia Game #18
During every ICE broadcast we ask a trivia question.
Today’s Trivia question.
What was the name of the Seattle franchise that won the Stanley Cup in 1917.
ANSWER - Seattle has been home to a hockey team since the Seattle Metropolitans won the Stanley Cup back in 1917.
Today’s Trivia question.
What was the name of the Seattle franchise that won the Stanley Cup in 1917.
ANSWER - Seattle has been home to a hockey team since the Seattle Metropolitans won the Stanley Cup back in 1917.
U-16 Bronze Game Sask 4 BC 2
Saskatchewan doubled BC 4-2 to capture the Bronze medal on the final day of competition at the 2009 Western Canada Under 16 Challenge Cup in Blackfalds, AB.
Player of the game for BC was Mackenzie Skapski who was selected by the ICE in the 3rd round of the 2009 Bantam Draft.
Ice 1st round pick Colby Cave and 8th round pick Jared Iron win bronze medals with Team Saskatchewan.
Alberta beat Manitoba 6-4 to win the GOLD medal game.
Player of the game for BC was Mackenzie Skapski who was selected by the ICE in the 3rd round of the 2009 Bantam Draft.
Ice 1st round pick Colby Cave and 8th round pick Jared Iron win bronze medals with Team Saskatchewan.
Alberta beat Manitoba 6-4 to win the GOLD medal game.
Iron All-Star at U-16
Western Canada U-16 Challenge Cup All-Star team 2009:
Goalie: #31 Devon Fordyce – Team Alberta, drafted 114th overall by the Prince George Cougars
Defense: #8 Matt Dumba – Team Alberta, drafted 4th overall by the Red Deer Rebels
Defense: #7 Reid Gow – Team Manitoba, drafted 16th overall by the Spokane Chiefs
Forward: #12 Brendan Leipsic – Team Manitoba, drafted 112th overall by the Portland Winter Hawks
Forward: #15 Branden Troock – Team Alberta, drafted 12th overall by the Seattle Thunderbirds
Forward: #12 Jared Iron – Team Saskatchewan, drafted 167th overall by the Kootenay Ice
Goalie: #31 Devon Fordyce – Team Alberta, drafted 114th overall by the Prince George Cougars
Defense: #8 Matt Dumba – Team Alberta, drafted 4th overall by the Red Deer Rebels
Defense: #7 Reid Gow – Team Manitoba, drafted 16th overall by the Spokane Chiefs
Forward: #12 Brendan Leipsic – Team Manitoba, drafted 112th overall by the Portland Winter Hawks
Forward: #15 Branden Troock – Team Alberta, drafted 12th overall by the Seattle Thunderbirds
Forward: #12 Jared Iron – Team Saskatchewan, drafted 167th overall by the Kootenay Ice
Seattle @ Kootenay Game #18
The Kootenay ICE will wrap up 5 game homestand tonight against Seattle.
This is the first and only meeting this year between the clubs.
Last year in Seattle the Thunderbirds won 4-1.
The last meeting in Cranbrook was November 11, 2007 when the ICE won 2-1 in overtime on Andrew Bailey’s game winning goal.
The ICE are 1-3-0-0 during the homestand and are coming off a 2-1 win over Brandon on Friday.
Seattle is playing their 6th road game through the Central Division in 8 days and have a record of 1-3-0-1. Last night they lost 11-2 in Medicine Hat.
This is the first and only meeting this year between the clubs.
Last year in Seattle the Thunderbirds won 4-1.
The last meeting in Cranbrook was November 11, 2007 when the ICE won 2-1 in overtime on Andrew Bailey’s game winning goal.
The ICE are 1-3-0-0 during the homestand and are coming off a 2-1 win over Brandon on Friday.
Seattle is playing their 6th road game through the Central Division in 8 days and have a record of 1-3-0-1. Last night they lost 11-2 in Medicine Hat.
ICE Prospects at U-16
After 3 days of the U-16 in Blackfalds, Alberta.
Team Saskatchewan
Colby Cave 3 GP 0-1-1
Jared Iron 3 GP 3-2-5 (2nd in tournament scoring)
Team BC
Makenzie Skapski 1 GP 0-1 6.00 .806%
Team Saskatchewan
Colby Cave 3 GP 0-1-1
Jared Iron 3 GP 3-2-5 (2nd in tournament scoring)
Team BC
Makenzie Skapski 1 GP 0-1 6.00 .806%
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