Thursday, March 31, 2011

ICE TO RECOGNIZE MIDGET TEAM

Cranbrook, BC – The Kootenay ICE have announced plans to recognize this year’s BC Hockey Midget Tier 2 Champions Cranbrook Ice during this Friday’s WHL playoff game against the visiting Moose Jaw Warriors at the Cranbrook Rec Plex.

The Ice had five wins and only one loss over the four days and ended the Championship by beating Salmon Arm 4-0.

The following is the complete roster of the 2010-2011 Cranbrook Ice:
35 Brayden Hills Goal
33 Jeremy Mousseau Goal
3 Sheldon Juricic Defense
4 Isaac Schacher Defense
5 Randy Teeple Defense
6 Matt McArthur Forward
7 Bryden Laflin Defense
8 Riley Stishenko Defense
9 Connor Kutzner Forward
10 Dane Carlson Forward
11 Jared Marchi Forward
12 James Jowsey Defense
14 Connor McLuckie Forward
15 Patrick Webb Defense
16 Connor Anderson Forward
17 Taylor McDowell Forward
20 Brendan Bell Forward
24 Jordan McLuckie Forward
25 Ben Smith Forward
The team is managed by Brian McLuckie and coached by Derrick Anderson.

Wednesday, March 30, 2011

Kootenay 5 Moose Jaw 0 Playoff Game #4

Moose Jaw, Sask – Kootenay ICE goalie Nathan Lieuwen made 25 saves and Joe Antilla had 2 goals and 1 assist in a 5-0 win over the Moose Jaw Warriors, to tie the series 2-2, in WHL playoff action on Wednesday night.

Antilla leads the club with 3 goals in the series and scored one of the goals on a shorthanded breakaway.
Matt Fraser got his 2nd of the series on a 2-on-1 break.
Steele Boomer notched his 1st with a backhanded chip shot off a loose puck near the crease.
ICE scored 2 goals 21 seconds apart in the 3rd as Brayden McNabb fed a wide open Atilla at the far post then Kevin King’s cross ice pass was one-timed by Cody Eakin who got his 1st of the series.

The shutout was the 1st career playoff shutout for Nathan Lieuwen. It’s the 8th career shutout in ICE history. The most recent was last year with Todd Mathews vs Medicine Hat.

Because of injuries the ICE were 1 player short of a complete lineup.

ICE Scratches – Luke Paulsen, Jesse Ismond, Drew Czerwonka.
Warriors Scratches – Dallas Ehrhardt, Cody Beach, Brayden Cuthbert, Tanner Eberle, Torrin White, Matt Grant, Matt Franczyk.

Game Summary
Series tied 2-2.
Game 5 is Friday in Cranbrook.

Kootenay 2 1 2 - 5
Moose Jaw 0 0 0 - 0

1st Period-1, Kootenay, Fraser 2 (Antilla), 11:16. 2, Kootenay, Boomer 1 (King), 18:11. Penalties-Hood M.j (slashing), 4:03; Eakin Ktn (unsportsmanlike cnd.), 20:00; Hurley Ktn (unsportsmanlike cnd.), 20:00; Edwards M.j (unsportsmanlike cnd.), 20:00.

2nd Period-3, Kootenay, Antilla 2 1:42 (SH). Penalties-Honejsek M.j (slashing), 3:03; Neibrandt Ktn (tripping), 8:52; Boomer Ktn (high sticking), 18:59.

3rd Period-4, Kootenay, Antilla 3 (McNabb, Fraser), 11:48. 5, Kootenay, Eakin 1 (King, Dirk), 12:09. Penalties-King Ktn (roughing, roughing), 5:29; McFaull M.j (roughing, roughing), 5:29; McNabb Ktn (usc diving), 6:23; Hood M.j (roughing), 6:23; King Ktn (roughing), 14:20; Rintoul Ktn (roughing, 10-minute misconduct), 14:20; Edmundson M.j (roughing), 14:20; Hood M.j (roughing), 14:20; Johnson M.j (10-minute misconduct), 14:20; Paradis M.j (interference), 14:20; Eakin Ktn (bench), 16:34; Neibrandt Ktn (major-fighting), 16:34; Lyon M.j (10-minute misconduct), 16:34; Svendsen M.j (roughing), 16:34; Edmundson M.j (10-minute misconduct), 17:02; Kornelsen M.j (kneeing, major-fighting), 17:02; McIlrath M.j (charging), 19:43.

Shots on Goal-Kootenay 12-9-16-37. Moose Jaw 10-10-5-25.
Power Play Opportunities-Kootenay 0 / 5; Moose Jaw 0 / 3.
Goalies-Kootenay, Lieuwen 2-2-0-0 (25 shots-25 saves). Moose Jaw, Heemskerk 2-2-0-0 (37 shots-32 saves).
A-2,744
Referees-Adam Byblow (23), Brett Montsion.
Linesmen-Chad Marshall (95), Sean Dufour (50).

ICE Trivia Playoff Game #4

During every ICE broadcast we ask a trivia question.

Today’s Trivia question.

Which player has the ICE Franchise Record for most career playoff goals?

ANSWER – 22 Duncan Milroy.

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Kootenay @ Moose Jaw Playoff Game #4

The Kootenay ICE are in Moose Jaw tonight for game 4 of their 1st round playoff series.
Moose Jaw leads 2 games to 1.
#1 - Moose Jaw 4-0, Thomas Heemskerk 30 saves, Quinton Howden 2 goals.
#2 - Kootenay 5-2, Brayden McNabb 1 goal and 2 assists, ICE scored 2 PPG and 2 SHG.
#3 - Moose Jaw 4-0, Thomas Heemskerk 28 saves, Warriors 2 PPG.
ICE forward Drew Czerwonka was injured in game 3 and joins Jesse Ismond and Luke Paulsen on the injured list.
Former Warrior play-by-play announcer and good friend Rob Carnie will visit the broadcast to talk about the new rink. Over the years Carnie has said nothing but positives about Cranbrook and the Rec-Plex and always wanted Moose Jaw do build something similar.
Listen for the Pre-Game Show at 6:30 on The Drive.

Leaders
ICE
Goals – 1 Matt Fraser, Brayden McNabb, Max Reinhart, Joe Antilla, Brock Montgomery
Assists – 2 Brayden McNabb, Cody Eakin
Points – 3 Brayden McNabb
Defenseman – 3 Brayden McNabb
Rookie –
PM – 10 Hayden Rintoul
+/- - +1 Joe Antilla
Avg – 0.00 Brett Teskey, 3.44 Nathan Lieuwen

Warriors
Goals – 3 Quinton Howden
Assists – 4 Morgan Rielly
Points – 4 Quinton Howden, Morgan Rielly
Defenseman – 4 Morgan Rielly
Rookie – 4 Morgan Rielly
PM – 11 Dylan McIlrath
+/- - +4 Collin Bowman
Avg – 1.01 Thomas Heemskerk

Tuesday, March 29, 2011

Moose Jaw 4 Kootenay 0 Playoff Game #3

Moose Jaw, Sask – The Moose Jaw Warriors scored 2 powerplay goals in a 4-0 win over the Kootenay ICE in WHL playoff action on Tuesday night.

The Warriors powerplay which was a combined 0-for-16 in the 1st 2 games scored on their 1st 2 chances in the game.
ICE had a 5-on-3 powerplay for 1:23 late in the 2nd period.

The only time the ICE have been shutout twice in a playoffs series was in 2003 against Brent Krahn and the Seattle Thunderbirds.

ICE tied a Franchise Record with only 2 shots on goal in a period of a playoff game.

ICE forward Drew Czerwonka left the game in the 1st period after receiving a body check into the boards as he was waiting for the puck.

The ICE have held Moose Jaw to an average of 22 shots on goal per game.

ICE have scored only 5 goals in the series and the only even stretgth goal was an empty net goal.

ICE Scratches – Luke Paulsen, Jesse Ismond.
Warriors Scratches – Dallas Ehrhardt, Cody Beach, Brayden Cuthbert, Tanner Eberle, Torrin White, Matt Grant.

Game Summary
Moose Jaw leads the Series 2-1.
Game 4 is Wednesday in Moose Jaw.

Kootenay 0 0 0 - 0
Moose Jaw 2 1 1 - 4

1st Period-1, Moose Jaw, Edwards 2 (Svendsen, Rielly), 12:15 (PP). 2, Moose Jaw, Kornelsen 1 (Paradis, Fioretti), 19:29. Penalties-Fraser Ktn (unsportsmanlike cnd.), 7:01; Lyon M.j (unsportsmanlike cnd.), 7:01; Martin Ktn (slashing), 10:23; Fioretti M.j (interference), 19:56.

2nd Period-3, Moose Jaw, Honejsek 1 (Paradis, Howden), 10:37 (PP). Penalties-Reinhart Ktn (holding), 8:49; Wyton M.j (holding), 12:52; Howden M.j (hooking), 16:17; Edwards M.j (delay of game), 16:54.

3rd Period-4, Moose Jaw, Hood 1 (Edwards, Rielly), 19:00. Penalties-Eakin Ktn (inter. on goaltender), 4:45; Leach Ktn (unsportsmanlike cnd.), 7:59; Rintoul Ktn (high sticking), 7:59; Lyon M.j (unsportsmanlike cnd.), 7:59; Pearce Ktn (slashing), 14:28; King Ktn (unsportsmanlike cnd.), 15:32; Svendsen M.j (unsportsmanlike cnd.), 15:32; Montgomery Ktn (slashing), 17:54; Johnson M.j (slashing), 17:54.

Shots on Goal-Kootenay 9-17-2-28. Moose Jaw 6-10-6-22.
Power Play Opportunities-Kootenay 0 / 4; Moose Jaw 2 / 5.
Goalies-Kootenay, Lieuwen 1-2-0-0 (22 shots-18 saves). Moose Jaw, Heemskerk 2-1-0-0 (28 shots-28 saves).
A-2,714
Referees-Reagan Vetter (79), Curtis Howe (118).
Linesmen-Shane Smith (123), Jason Roy (94).

ICE Trivia Playoff Game #3

Today’s Trivia question.

How long has Moose Jaw been home to the Warriors?

ANSWER – This is 27th year for the Moose Jaw Warriors who also spent 4 years as the Winnipeg Warriors.

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Kootenay @ Moose Jaw Playoff Game #3

The Kootenay ICE are in Moose Jaw tonight for game 3 of their 1st round playoff series.
The series is tied 1-1.
#1 - Moose Jaw 4-0, Thomas Heemskerk 30 saves, Quinton Howden 2 goals.
#2 - Kootenay 5-2, Brayden McNabb 1 goal and 2 assists, ICE scored 2 PPG and 2 SHG.
ICE forward Jesse Ismond and Warriors defenseman Dallas Ehrhardt both left game 2 with injuries and are questionable.
Warriors defenseman Dylan McIlrath did not receieve any further discipline after getting a charging major and game misconduct in game 2.
ICE Playoff History ...
When ICE have split the 1st 2 games of a series - 10 times and have a record of 5-5.
When the ICE split the 1st 2 games of a series at home - 5 times and have a record of 2-3.
Listen for the Pre-Game Show at 6:30 on The Drive.

Leaders
ICE
Goals – 1 Matt Fraser, Brayden McNabb, Max Reinhart, Joe Antilla, Brock Montgomery
Assists – 2 Brayden McNabb, Cody Eakin
Points – 3 Brayden McNabb
Defenseman – 3 rayden McNabb
Rookie –
PM – 8 Hayden Rintoul, Jesse Ismond
+/- - +1 Brayden McNabb, Joe Antilla
Avg – 0.00 Brett Teskey, 3.15 Nathan Lieuwen

Warriors
Goals – 3 Quinton Howden
Assists – 3 Collin Bowman
Points – 3 Quinton Howden, Collin Bowman
Defenseman – 3 Collin Bowman
Rookie – 2 Morgan Reilly
PM – 11 Dylan McIlrath
+/- - +3 Collin Bowman
Avg – 1.51 Thomas Heemskerk

Homerun Society AGM

Join us on Monday April 4th at 6:00pm
The Cranbrook Baseball Home Run Society will be hosting their AGM on Monday April 4th at the Manual Training Building (beside the Cranbrook Public Library)

There will be a review of our activities over the last year, and a presentation on our future plans for baseball in the region. We are also encouraging those who wish to get more involved, to contact us about becoming a Director of our Society. To confirm your attendance to the AGM, or see the agenda once it is finalized please visit: facebook page.

For more information please contact us at:
250-417-7698
info@homerunsociety.com

Monday, March 28, 2011

From The ICE Office

ICE CHIPS: The KOOTENAY ICE enter this week’s action with a 1-1-0 record (1-1-0 at home, 0-0-0 on the road and 0-0 in overtime) after the two games of the EASTERN CONFERENCE QUARTER FINAL against the MOOSE JAW WARRIORS…KOOTENAY finished the 2010-2011 regular season 46-21-1-4 (26-8-1-1 at home, 20-13-0-3 on the road, 1-1 in overtime, 4-4 in shootouts) and in fourth place in the EASTERN CONFERENCE and sixth in the WHL…The ICE clinched a playoff spot for the 13th consecutive season and tied CALGARY for the longest active streak in the WHL…KOOTENAY is facing the MOOSE JAW WARRIORS in the playoffs for the second time in franchise history…In 2001, the ICE defeated MOOSE JAW in four games in the first round of the post season…The week the ICE will travel to MOOSE JAW for Game Three (March 29) and Game Four (March 30) before returning home to host Game Five (April 1).

PLAYOFF EXPERIENCE: The ICE have a career playoff record of 70-57 (39-25 at home, 31-32 on the road, 18-10 in overtime)…KOOTENAY has 231 games of playoff experience which is the seventh most of the teams who qualified for the post season…KEVIN KING (29), CODY EAKIN (25) and BRAYDEN MCNABB (22) lead the ICE in games played in the playoffs…MCNABB recorded his first WHL playoff goal and assists on March 26 against MOOSE JAW…JOE ANTILLA recorded his first WHL playoff goal against the WARRIORS on March 26.

EASTERN CONFERENCE QUARTER FINAL: Game Five of the EASTERN CONFERENCE QUARTER FINAL vs. MOOSE JAW presented by KAL-TIRE and HUSKY / MOHAWK will be played at home on Friday, April 1st…For ticket information please call the KOOTENAY ICE Office at 250-417-0322.

DID YOU KNOW: KOOTENAY finished the regular season with 46 wins which is the third highest in franchise history (49 – 2006-2007, 47 – 2004-2005)…The ICE finished the regular season with 20 road wins which is a tie for fifth most in franchise history (22 – 2009-2010 and 2000-2001, 21 – 2007-2008 and 2006-2007, 20 – 2004-2005 and 2002-2003)…KOOTENAY has won 40+ games for the eighth time in franchise history and sixth in the last seven years…The ICE finished the 2010-2011 regular season with an above .500 record for the 12th consecutive season, which is the longest active streak in the WESTERN HOCKEY LEAGUE…KOOTENAY finished the regular season with a .500 or better road record for the tenth time in the last 12 years…The ICE lost 146 man games to injuries this season…BRAYDEN MCNABB has been named to the FIRST WHL EASTERN CONFERENCE ALL-STAR TEAM…CODY EAKIN has been named to the SECOND WHL EASTERN CONFERENCE ALL-STAR TEAM.

ONE YEAR AGO: After Game Two of the 2009-2010 Quarter Final action the ICE were 2-0 and after Game Three were 2-1 against the MEDICINE HAT TIGERS.

UPCOMING WEEK:

Tuesday March 29 ICE @ Moose Jaw 7:00 pm (102.9 FM The Drive)
Wednesday March 30 ICE @ Moose Jaw 7:00 pm (102.9 FM The Drive)
Thursday March 31 Travel Day
Friday April 1 ICE vs. Moose Jaw 7:00 pm (102.9 FM – The Drive)
Saturday April 2 Travel Day
Sunday April 3 ICE @ Moose Jaw* 7:00 pm (102.9 FM The Drive)
*if necessary

WEEK IN REVIEW:

Friday, March 25 – Kootenay 0 vs Moose Jaw 4 – Record 0-1-0 – Attendance: 2,486
Goalies: Nathan Lieuwen (18 Saves, 4 GA), Brett Teskey (2 Saves, 0 GA)

Saturday, March 26 – Kootenay 5 vs Moose Jaw 2 – Record 1-1-0 – Attendance: 2,467
Goals:
1 – Fraser (1) from McNabb and Eakin
2 – McNabb (1) from Eakin and Fraser
3 – Reinhart (1) from Czerwonka
4 – Antilla (1) from King
5 – Montgomery (1) from McNabb and Boomer
Goalie: Nathan Lieuwen (18 Saves, 2 GA)

In Moose Jaw



The Kootenay ICE had a practice in Moose Jaw on Monday.
Jesse Ismond did not skate and is questionable after receieving a high hit in game 2.
Adam Rossignol, who did not play in the first 2 games, will replace him in the lineup.
Luke Paulsen has started skating again after missing the last 4 weeks of the regular season.

Sunday, March 27, 2011

Maxwell Moment

Former ICE forward Ben Maxwell got his 1st NHL goal and assist today for Atlanta in a 5-4 win over Ottawa.

Saturday, March 26, 2011

Kootenay 5 Moose Jaw 2 Playoff Game #2

Cranbrook, BC – The Kootenay ICE scored 2 powerplay goals and 2 shorthanded goals in a 5-2 win over the Moose Jaw Warriors, to tie the 1st round playoffs series 1-1, in WHL playoff action on Saturday night.

Brayden McNabb had 1 goal and 2 assists, Matt Fraser 1 goal and 1 assist and Cody Eakin had 2 assists.

ICE opened the scoring on the powerplay as Brayden McNabb fed a wide open Matt Fraser at the bottom of the circle and scored into a wide open net.
ICE made it 2-0 on another powerplay as Cody Eakin fed Brayden McNabb in the high slot and scored with a slap shot that beat the goalie on the stickside.

In the 2nd period the ICE made it 3-0 while shorthanded as Drew Czerwonka fed Max Reinhart near the net and he scored high over the fallen goalie.

In the 3rd period the Warriors got a rebound goal from Quinton Howden who got his 3rd of the series.
Moose Jaw defenseman Dylan McIlrath received a charging major and game misconduct through the 3rd period. ICE forward Jesse Ismond left the game after being hit in the head with the hit.
Skating 4-on-4 the Warriors made it 3-2 as Collin Bowman found a wide open Spencer Edwards who had an open net to score the goal.
The Warriors pulled their goalie with 1:35 left and Joe Antilla scored into the empty net to make the score 4-2.
Moose Jaw pulled the goalie again on a powerplay and Brock Montgomery from the ICE end line scored into the empty net for the clubs’ 2nd shorthanded goal of the game.

The ICE tied a Franchise Record with 2 shorthanded goals in a playoff game. (Apr 9/05 vs Everett 2 goals by Martin Sagat)
Brayden McNabb tied a Franchise Record with 3 points by a defenseman in a playoff game. (Mike Busto 05, Gerard Dicaire 03, Cole Fischer 01, Scott Roles 99)

ICE Scratches – Luke Paulsen, Adam Rossignol, Mackenzie Skapski, Mike Simpson.
Warriors Scratches – Brett Lyon (suspended), Jordan Wyton, Cody Beach, Matt Franczyk, Brayden Cuthbert, Tanner Eberle.

Game Summary
Series tied 1-1.
Game 3 is Tuesday in Moose Jaw.

1st Period
1. Kootenay, Fraser 1 (McNabb, Eakin) 6:07 pp
2. Kootenay, McNabb 1 (Eakin, Fraser) 15:02 pp
Penalties – Fraser Ktn (interference) 2:54, McFaull MJ (holding) 5:29, Ismond Ktn (slashing) 9:17, McIlrath Ktn (interference) 9:51, McIlrath MJ (interference) 13:19, Johnson MJ (tripping) 17:11, Montgomery Ktn (goalie interference) 19:09.
2nd Period
3. Kootenay, Reinhart 1 (Czerwonka) :56 sh
Penalties – McIlrath MJ (interference) 4:03, Boomer Ktn (goalie interference) 5:04, Hood MJ (roughing) 12:47, Honesjek MJ Ismond Ktn (unsportsmanlike) 17:04, Martin Ktn (interference) 18:59.
3rd Period
4. Moose Jaw, Howden 3 (Bowman, Honejsek) 2:16
5. Moose Jaw, Edwards 1 (Bowman, Reilly) 10:29
6. Kootenay, Antilla 1 (King) 19:03 en
7. Kootenay, Montgomery 1 (McNabb, Boomer) 19:58 sh en
Penalties – McIlrath MJ (charging major, game misconduct) 5:52, Heemskerk MJ (unsportsmanlike diving) Bench MJ (game misconduct) Boomer Ktn (goalie interference) 6:10, McNabb Ktn (high sticking) 9:40, Fraser Ktn (high sticking) 19:58.
Shots on goal by
Moose Jaw – 3 - 7 – 10 = 20
Kootenay - 12 – 16 – 14 = 42
Goal (shots-saves) – Moose Jaw: Thomas Heemskerk (L 1-1) (40-37) Kootenay: Nathan Lieuwen (W 1-1) (20-18)
Power plays (goals-chances) – Moose Jaw: 0/7 Kootenay: 2/6
Referees – Dan Cowley, Ryan Thompson
Linesmen – Sean Donnelly, Jeff Jobson
Attendance – 2,486

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ICE Trivia Playoff Game #2

Today’s Trivia question.

Who were the coaches when the ICE met Moose Jaw in the 2001 Playoffs?

ANSWER – ICE – Ryan McGill, Warriors - Curtis Hunt. Hunt took over with 3 games left in the regular season.

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Moose Jaw @ Kootenay Playoff Game #2

The Kootenay ICE will host Moose Jaw tonight in game 2 of their 1st round playoff series.
Warriors won game 1 4-0 as Thomas Heemskerk made 30 saves and Quinton Howden scored 2 goals.
It's the 5th time the ICE have been shutout in a playoff game, the last time was 2004 against Kelowna.
In ICE Playoff history ...
ICE have had home ice advantage in 13 series' and have a record of 9-4.
ICE have lost game 1 of a series 11 times and have a record of 5-6.
ICE have lost game 1 of a series with home ice advantage 6 times and have a record of 4-2.

Listen for the Pre-Game Show at 6:30 on The Drive.

Leaders
ICE
Goals –
Assists –
Points –
Defenseman –
Rookie –
PM – 8 Hayden Rintoul
+/- - +
Avg – 0.00 Brett Teskey, 4.51 Nathan Lieuwen

Warriors
Goals – 2 Quinton Howden
Assists – 1 Morgan Reilly, Collin Bowman, Joey Kornelsen
Points – 2 Quinton Howden
Defenseman – 1 Morgan Reilly, Collin Bowman
Rookie – 1 Morgan Reilly
PM – 4 Sam Fioretti, Anton Honejsek
+/- - +3 Collin Bowman
Avg – 0.00 Thomas Heemskerk

Friday, March 25, 2011

Moose Jaw 4 Kootenay 0 Playoff Game #1

Cranbrook, BC – The Moose Jaw Warriors scored 3 1st period goals in a 4-0 win over the Kootenay ICE in WHL playoff action on Friday night.

Thomas Heemskerk made 30 saves for his 1st career playoff shutout and Quinton Howden scored 2 goals.

Moose Jaw opened the scoring as they threw a few big body checks and created a loose puck in the slot and Andrew Johnson scored with a low shot on the stick side.
Warriors made it 2-0 as Quinton Howden scored on a wrist shot from the top of the circle that beat the goalie high on the glove side.
Howden made it 3-0 on a shorthanded breakaway as he scored with a forehand deke.

In the 2nd period Jesse Paradis got a breakaway and scored with a wrist shot high on the stick side.
ICE changed goalies as Brett Teskey replaced Nathan Lieuwen.
ICE scored a goal midway through the 2nd period but after video replay it was ruled no goal because of a high stick.
Lieuwen went back into the net at 10:47 of the period.

ICE Scratches – Luke Paulsen, Adam Rossignol, Mackenzie Skapski.
Warriors Scratches – Brett Lyon (suspended), Jordan Wyton, Cody Beach, Matt Franczyk, Brayden Cuthbert, Tanner Eberle.

Game Summary
Moose Jaw leads series 1-0.
Game 2 is Saturday in Cranbrook.

1st Period
1. Moose Jaw, Johnson 3:17
2. Moose Jaw. Howden 1 (Reilly) 7:10
3, Moose Jaw, Howden 2 8:01 sh
Penalties – McFaull MJ (hooking) Ehrhardt MJ (roughing) Antilla Ktn (roughing) 7:53, Rintoul Ktn (cross checking) 10:42, Rintoul Ktn (tripping) 16:54, Honejsek MJ (tripping) 17:11, McNabb Ktn (high sticking) 20:00.
2nd Period
4. Moose Jaw, Paradis 1 (Kornelsen, Bowman) 4:00
Penalties – Rintoul Ktn (slashing) 6:41, Fioretti MJ (high sticking) 11:37, Fioretti MJ Rintoul Ktn Ismond Ktn (roughing) 16:36.
3rd Period
No Scoring.
Penalties – Fraser Ktn (slashing) :52, Kornelsen MJ (tripping) 7:41, Paradis MJ (unsportsmanlike) Honejsek MJ (roughing) King Ktn (roughing, unsportsmanlike) Leach Ktn (roughing) 12:40, Reinhart Ktn (tripping) 17:18, Pearce Ktn (roughing) 19:25.
Shots on goal by
Moose Jaw – 9 - 4 – 11 = 24
Kootenay - 7 – 13 – 10 = 30
Goal (shots-saves) – Moose Jaw: Thomas Heemskerk (W 1-0) (30-30) Kootenay: Nathan Lieuwen (L 0-1) (23-19) (10:47 second, returned) Brett Teskey (4:00 second) (1-1)
Power plays (goals-chances) – Moose Jaw: 0/9 Kootenay: 0/4
Referees – Steve Papp, Pat Smith
Linesmen – Jim Maniago, Michael Roberts
Attendance – 2,486

ICE Trivia Playoff Game #1

During every ICE broadcast we ask a trivia question.

Today’s Trivia question.

How many times have the ICE and Warriors met in the playoffs?

ANSWER – Once, in 2001 the ICE won 4-0 in a 1st round meeting.

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Moose Jaw @ Kootenay Playoff Game #1

The Kootenay ICE will host the Moose Jaw Warriors tonight in game #1 of their 1st round playoff series.
During the regular season the teams split the 4 games series with the home team winning every game.
ICE finished 4th in the Conference and the Warriors 5th.
This is the 2nd ever playoffs meeting as the ICE 4-0 in the 1st round of the 2001 Playoffs.
Listen for the Pre-Game Show at 6:30 on The Drive.

Leaders
ICE
Goals – 36 Matt Fraser, Cody Eakin
Assists – 51 Brayden McNabb
Points – 83 Cody Eakin (w/ICE 26 GP 18-26-44)
Defenseman – 72 Brayden McNabb (3rd in WHL)
Rookie – 10 Eric Benoit
PM – 118 Jesse Ismond
+/- - +33 Joe Antilla
Avg – 2.79 Nathan Lieuwen

Warriors
Goals – 40 Quinton Howden
Assists – 50 Dylan Hood
Points – 83 Dylan Hood
Defenseman – 48 Collin Bowman
Rookie – 28 Morgan Reilly
PM – 236 Cody Beach
+/- - +24 Spencer Edwards
Avg – 2.94 Thomas Heemskerk

Head to Head
ICE
Matt Fraser 2-3-5
Joe Antilla 2-3-5
Elgin Pearce 3-1-4
Brayden McNabb 2-2-4
Cody Eakin 1-3-4
Brett Teskey 1-1-0-0 1.73 .929%
Nathan Lieuwen 1-1-0-0 4.89 .857%

Warriors
Dylan Hood 3-3-6
Spencer Edwards 3-3-6
Collin Bowman 2-3-5
Quinton Howden 2-3-5
Anton Honejsek 3-0-3
Thomas Heemskerk 1-2-0-0 3.32 .913%
Brandon Stone 1-0-0-0 4.46 .786%

Streaks
Cody Eakin 7 games 6-9-15
Hayden Rintoul 4 games 1-3-4
Matt Fraser 3 games 3-2-5
Max Reinhart 3 games 2-3-5

Home
Kevin King 22-21-43
Brayden McNabb 15-28-43
Max Reinhart 14-27-41
Matt Fraser 18-22-40
Cody Eakin 11-18-29
Jesse Ismond 8-20-28
Nathan Lieuwen 15-6-1-1 2.42 .914% 1 SO
Brett Teskey 8-2-0-0 2.97 .855% 1 SO
Mackenzie Skapski 1-0-0-0 3.27 .873%

Road
Max Reinhart 20-18-38
Matt Fraser 18-16-34
Kevin King 11-22-33
Brayden McNabb 7-22-29
Joe Antilla 10-11-21
Drew Czerwonka 9-12-21
Nathan Lieuwen 18-10-0-2 3.07 .894 2 SO
Brett Teskey 1-1-0-0 4.08 .870% 1 SO
Mackenzie Skapski 1-1-0 3.04 .891%

Thursday, March 24, 2011

WHL Year-End

The WHL has named their Award nominees and All-Stars teams. ICE defenseman Brayden McNabb is on the East 1st Team and Cody Eakin is on the East 2nd Team.

WHL Rookie of the Year, Jim Piggott Memorial Trophy
Eastern Conference – Matt Dumba (Calgary, AB), Red Deer Rebels
Western Conference – Sven Bartschi (Langenthal, SUI), Portland Winterhawks

WHL Goaltender of the Year, Del Wilson Trophy
Eastern Conference – Darcy Kuemper (Saskatoon, SK), Red Deer Rebels
Western Conference – James Reid (Calgary, AB), Spokane Chiefs

WHL Defenceman of the Year, Bill Hunter Memorial Trophy
Eastern Conference – Stefan Elliott (North Vancouver, BC), Saskatoon Blades
Western Conference – Tyson Barrie (Victoria, BC), Kelowna Rockets

WHL Most Sportsmanlike Player of the Year, Brad Hornung Trophy
Eastern Conference – Stefan Elliott (North Vancouver, BC), Saskatoon Blades
Western Conference – Tyler Johnson (Spokane, WA), Spokane Chiefs

WHL Scholastic Player of the Year, Daryl K. (Doc) Seaman Memorial Trophy
Eastern Conference – Adam Lowry (Calgary, AB), Swift Current Broncos
Western Conference – Colin Smith (Edmonton, AB), Kamloops Blazers

WHL Coach of the Year, Dunc McCallum Memorial Trophy
Eastern Conference – Jesse Wallin, Red Deer Rebels
Western Conference – Don Nachbaur, Spokane Chiefs

WHL Executive of the Year, Lloyd Saunders Memorial Trophy
Eastern Conference – Lorne Molleken, Saskatoon Blades
Western Conference – Mike Johnston, Portland Winterhawks

WHL Humanitarian of the Year, Doug Wickenheiser Memorial Trophy
Eastern Conference – Spencer Edwards (Coquitlam, BC), Moose Jaw Warriors
Western Conference – Jeff Einhorn (Red Deer, AB), Chilliwack Bruins

WHL Marketing / Public Relations Award
Eastern Conference – Calgary Hitmen, Mike Moore
Western Conference – Tri-City Americans, Brian Sandy

WHL Regular Season Champions, Scotty Munro Memorial Trophy
Saskatoon Blades: GP – 72 W – 56 L – 13 OTL – 1 SL – 2 Pts – 115

WHL Top Scorer – Bob Clarke Trophy
Linden Vey – (Wakaw, SK) Medicine Hat Tigers
GP – 69 G – 46 A – 70 Pts – 116 PIM - 36

WHL EASTERN CONFERENCE ALL-STAR TEAMS
FIRST ALL-STAR TEAM
Goaltender – Darcy Kuemper (Saskatoon, SK), Red Deer Rebels*
Defenceman – Stefan Elliott (North Vancouver, BC), Saskatoon Blades*
Defenceman – Brayden McNabb (Davidson, SK), Kootenay ICE*
Forward – Linden Vey (Wakaw, SK), Medicine Hat Tigers*
Forward – Ryan Nugent-Hopkins (Burnaby, BC), Red Deer Rebels
Forward – Mark Stone (Winnipeg, MB), Brandon Wheat Kings

SECOND ALL-STAR TEAM
Goaltender – Tyler Bunz (St. Albert, AB), Medicine Hat Tigers
Defenceman – Alex Petrovic (Edmonton, AB), Red Deer Rebels
Defenceman – Duncan Siemens (Sherwood Park, AB), Saskatoon Blades
Forward – Cody Eakin (Winnipeg, MB), Kootenay ICE
Forward – Brayden Schenn (Saskatoon, SK), Saskatoon Blades
Forward – Quinton Howden (Oak Bank, MB), Moose Jaw Warriors

WHL WESTERN CONFERENCE ALL-STAR TEAMS
FIRST ALL-STAR TEAM
Goaltender – James Reid (Calgary, AB), Spokane Chiefs
Defenceman – Tyson Barrie (Victoria, BC), Kelowna Rockets
Defenceman – Jared Cowen (Allan, SK), Spokane Chiefs
Forward – Brendan Gallagher (Delta, BC), Vancouver Giants
Forward – Tyler Johnson (Spokane, WA), Spokane Chiefs
Forward – Ryan Johansen (Port Moody, BC), Portland Winterhawks

SECOND ALL-STAR TEAM
Goaltender – Calvin Pickard (Winnipeg, MB), Seattle Thunderbirds
Defenceman – Brenden Kichton (Spruce Grove, AB), Spokane Chiefs
Defenceman – Ryan Murray (White City, SK), Everett Silvertips
Forward – Brendan Shinnimin (Winnipeg, MB), Tri-City Americans
Forward – Brendan Ranford (Edmonton, AB), Kamloops Blazers
Forward – Ryan Howse (Prince George, BC), Chilliwack Bruins

ICE Prospects Update

Goalies

Wyatt Hoflin
15 year old goalie
Jan 31/95
Stony Plain, Alb
2nd round pick in 2010 Bantam Draft
Alberta AAA Midget St. Albert 9-4-0 2.99 .882% 1 SO

Kevin Jacyna
17 year old goalie
Mar 30/93
Calgary, Alb
KIJHL Kimberley 8 GP 3-7-0 6.83 .826%
Playoffs 1 GP 0-1 12.00 .786%
Alberta AAA Midget Calgary 2-2-0 2.54 .881%

Mackenzie Skapski
16 year old goalie
June 15/94
Abbotsford, BC
3rd round pick in 2009 Bantam Draft
PIJHL Ridge Meadows 21 GP 6-11-0 4.56 .890% 1 SO
Playoffs 6 GP 3-3 2.84 .934%
Kootenay ICE 2 GP 1-1-0-0 2.95 .902%

Defense

Matthew Benning
16 year old defenseman
May 25/94
St Albert, Alb
2nd round pick in 2009 Bantam Draft
AJHL Spruce Grove 43 GP 0-7-7 65pm
Playoffs 8 GP 0-1-1 20pm

Cole DePape
15 year old defenseman
July 20/95
Winnipeg, Man
4th round pick in 2010 Bantam Draft
Manitoba AAA Midget Winnipeg 24 GP 3-4-7 38pm

Nate Engert
18 year old defenseman
May 10/92
Red Deer, Alb
AJHL St. Albert 17 GP 0-2-2 30pm
Playoffs 3 GP 0-0-0 17pm
QMJHL Cape Breton 18 GP 0-0-0 9pm

Tanner Faith
15 year old defenseman
Oct 5/95
Wilcox, Sask
2nd round pick in 2010 Bantam Draft
Sask AAA Midget Notre Dame 29 GP 4-5-9 32pm
Kootenay ICE 4 GP 0-0-0 2pm

Jeff Hubic
16 year old defenseman
Mar 28/94
Regina, Sask
4th round pick 2009 Bantam Draft
Sask AAA Midget Tisdale 41 GP 1-5-6 70pm
Playoffs 3 GP 0-2-2 6pm
Kootenay ICE 3 GP 0-0-0 0pm

Kyle Krabben
15 year old defenseman
Mar 25/95
Calgary, Alb
6th round pick in 2010 Bantam Draft
Alberta AAA Midget Calgary 31 GP 5-12-17 32pm

Dylan Schellenberg
17 year old defenseman
Mar 22/93
Drumheller, Alb
8th round pick in 2008 Bantam Draft
AJHL Drumheller 31 GP 2-3-5 134pm
Playoffs 4 GP 0-0-0 22pm

Mike Simpson
16 year old defenseman
Mar 30/94
Semiahmoo, BC
6th round pick in 2009 Bantam Draft
PIJHL Delta/Port Moody 37 GP 3-7-10 81pm
Playoffs 13 GP 1-2-3 8pm
Kootenay ICE 4 GP 0-0-0 4pm

Spencer Wand
15 year old defenseman
Apr 8/95
Shaunavon, Sask
4th round pick in 2010 Bantam Draft
Sask AAA Midget Tisdale 27 GP 2-11-13 56pm
Playoffs 3 GP 0-0-0 12pm

Michael King
17 year old defenseman
Jan 22/93
Prince George, BC
3rd round pick in 2008 Bantam Draft
Committed to Colorado College
BCHL Westside 48 GP 5-18-23 22pm
Playoffs 13 GP 1-2-3 17pm

Forwards

Levi Cable
16 year old forward
Aug 31/94
Hudson Bay, Sask
Sask AAA Midget Yorkton 40 GP 26-26-52 26pm
Playoffs 4 GP 0-1-1 0pm
Kootenay ICE 4 GP 0-0-0 2pm

Jaedon Descheneau
15 year old forward
Feb 22/95
Edmonton, Alb
3rd round pick in 2010 Bantam Draft
Alberta AAA Midget Leduc 31 GP 15-20-35 40pm

Jakson Elynuik
15 year old forward
Feb 28/95
Calgary, Alb
7th round pick in 2010 Bantam Draft
Alberta AAA Midget Calgary 27 GP 22-14-36 40pm

Jared Iron
16 year old forward
Mar 27/94
Canoe Narrows, Sask
8th round pick in 2009 Bantam Draft
Sask AAA Midget Beardy's 41 GP 28-20-48 18pm

Kurt Johnas
16 year old forward
May 21/94
Winnipeg, Man
5th round pick in 2009 Bantam Draft
Manitoba AAA Midget Winnipeg 25 GP 17-21-38 40pm

Sam Johnson
16 year old forward
June 14/94
Okotoks, Alb
Alberta AAA Midget UFA 34 GP 23-16-39 14pm

Jonathan Martin
15 year old forward
Aug 23/95
Winnipeg, Man
7th round pick in 2010 Bantam Draft
Manitoba AAA Midget Winnipeg 29 GP 24-13-37 84pm

Doug Morris
15 year old forward
May 8/95
Beaumont, Alb
Alberta AAA Midget Leduc 28 GP 16-16-32 54pm

Luke Philp
15 year old forward
Oct 6/95
Canmore, Alb
3rd round pick in 2010 Bantam Draft
Alberta AAA Midget UFA 33 GP 20-33-53 16pm

Sam Reinhart
15 year old forward
Oct 6/95
Hollyburn, BC
1st round pick in 2010 Bantam Draft
BC AAA Midget Vancouver 34 GP 38-40-78 6pm
Playoffs 5 GP 5-4-9 0pm
Kootenay ICE 4 GP 2-0-2 0pm

Ian Williams
15 year old forward
Feb 2/95
Wilcox, Sask
Sask AAA Midget Notre Dame 42 GP 15-6-21 65pm

Jesse Wood-Schatz
15 year old forward
Aug 22/95
Sherwood, Park, Alb
5th round pick in 2010 Bantam Draft
Alberta AAA Midget Sherwood Park 32 GP 26-34-60 62pm

Clayton Jardine
19 year old forward
Apr 3/91
Lacombe, Alb
9th round pick in 2006 Bantam Draft
Committed to Merrimack College
AJHL Camrose 54 GP 18-24-42 72pm
Playoffs 10 GP 3-7-10 11pm

Stefan Nicholishen
17 year old forward
Apr 30/93
Penticton, BC
Committed to Nebraska-Omaha
BCHL Penticton/Westside 40 GP 5-4-9 18pm
Playoffs 4 GP 0-1-1 2pm

Brendan O'Donnell
18 year old forward
June 25/92
Winnipeg, Man
9th round pick in 2007 Bantam Draft
2010 NHL Draft 6th round Tampa Bay
Committed to NCAA North Dakota
BCHL Penticton 58 GP 29-43-72 28pm
Playoffs 6 GP 1-5-6 9pm

Riley Simpson
17 year old forward
Nov 30/93
Innisfail, Alb
12th round pick in 2008 Bantam Draft
Committed to NCAA Ohio State
AJHL Brooks 59 GP 35-41-76 70pm
Playoffs 10 GP 3-7-10 10pm

Colton St. Clair
18 year old forward
Nov 22/92
Gilbert, Ariz
10th round pick in 2007 Bantam Draft
Committed to North Dakota
USHL Fargo 39 GP 11-14-25 25pm

Monday, March 21, 2011

1st Round Matchups

Kootenay – 192 GP
Moose Jaw - 134 GP MC 6 GP
History – 01 1st Round Kootenay won 4-0.
Season – Kootenay 2-2-0-0. Moose Jaw 2-2-0-0.
October 13th – at Moose Jaw 6 Kootenay 3
December 10th – at Moose Jaw 6 Kootenay 4
January 7th – at Kootenay 3 Moose Jaw 1
March 8th – at Kootenay 5 Moose Jaw 1

GP – 27 King, 23 Eakin, 20 McNabb, 19 Fraser, 16 Boomer,
G - 7 King, 7 Eakin,
A - 7 King, 5 Rintoul, 5 Eakin, 5 Boomer,
Pts – 14 King, 12 Eakin, 10 McNabb,
PM – 34 King, 30 McNabb, 24 Fraser,
W -
Avg – 1.91 Lieuwen,
SO –
Coach – Kris Knoblauch
Game 7 – Kootenay 4 1-3 .250%
MC – Kootenay 7 3-4

GP – 41 Bowman, 19 Beach,
G - 4 Honejsek,
A - 8 Bowman, 7 Beach,
Pts – 9 Bowman,
PM – 34 Beach, 21 McLlrath, 20 Bowman,
W - 2 Heemskerk,
Avg – 4.12 Heemskerk,
SO –
Coach – Dave Hunchak 2 seasons Moose Jaw 13 5-8 .385%
Game 7 – Moose Jaw 3 1-2 .333%
MC – Moose Jaw

Saskatoon – 174 GP MC 5 GP
Prince Albert – 34 GP
History – 6th meeting, 05 1st Round Prince Albert won 4-0, 95 2nd Round Prince Albert won 4-0, 92 East Final Saskatoon won 4-2, 87 2nd Round Saskatoon won 4-0, 86 Round Robin and 2nd Round Prince Albert won 3-2.
Season – Saskatoon 7-1-0-0. Prince Albert 1-7-0-0.
September 24th – at Saskatoon 3 Prince Albert 2
September 25th – Saskatoon 6 at Prince Albert 5
November 26th – at Prince Albert 3 Saskatoon 1
November 27th – at Saskatoon 6 Prince Albert 2
December 29th – Saskatoon 4 at Prince Albert 3
December 30th – at Saskatoon 5 Prince Albert 1
January 7th – Saskatoon 5 at Prince Albert 1
February 11th – at Saskatoon 7 Prince Albert 2

GP – 33 Schenn, 17 Zahn, 17 Elliott, 17 Nicholls,
G - 18 Schenn, 9 Viedensky, 4 Elliott, 3 Hamilton,
A - 22 Schenn, 8 Elliott, 7 Dziurzynski, 5 Nicholls,
Pts – 40 Schenn, 12 Viedensky, 10 Dziurzynski,
PM – 28 Schenn, 20 Zahn,
W - 6 Stanford,
Avg – 2.79 Stanford,
SO – 2 Stanford,
Coach – Lorne Molleken 11 Seasons Moose Jaw/Saskatoon/Regina 105 53-52 .505% MC 4 1-3 .250%
Game 7 – Saskatoon 7 1-6 .143%
MC – Saskatoon 4 2-2

GP – 12 Corbin,
G - 2 Corbin, 1 Wells,
A - 1 Wells, 1 Maylan,
Pts – 2 Wells, Corbin,
PM – 8 Rowley,
W -
Avg –
SO –
Coach – Bruno Campese
Game 7 – Prince Albert 6 2-4 .333%
MC – Prince Albert 5 4-1

Red Deer - 78 GP MC
Edmonton – 56 GP MC
History – 1st meeting.
Season – Red Deer 5-1-0-0. Edmonton 1-5-0-0.
September 24th – Red Deer 4 at Edmonton 1
September 25th – at Red Deer 8 Edmonton 1
November 20th – at Edmonton 3 Red Deer 0
January 28th – at Red Deer 5 Edmonton 0
March 18th – Red Deer 4 at Edmonton 3
March 19th – at Red Deer 3 Edmonton 1

GP – 17 Kudrna, 12 Borejko, 12 Froese,
G - 3 Froese, 1 Kudrna, 1 Ferguson, 1 Kambeitz,
A - 5 Froese, 2 Nugent-Hopkins,
Pts – 8 Froese, 2 Nugent-Hopkins,
PM – 16 Weller,
W -
Avg – 5.86 Kuemper,
SO –
Coach – Jesse Wallin 1 season Red Deer 4 0-4 .000%
Game 7 – Red Deer 5 3-2 .600%
MC – Red Deer 4 3-1

GP – 22 Piluso, 7 Reners, 7 Hickmott,
G - 4 Piluso,
A - 3 Piluso, 1 Hickmott,
Pts – 7 Piluso, 1 Hickmott,
PM – 12 Piluso,
W -
Avg –
SO –
Coach – Derek Laxdal
Game 7 – Edmonton 0 0-0 .000%
MC – Edmonton

Medicine Hat – 218 GP MC
Brandon – 175 GP MC 32 GP
History – 5th meeting. 09 2nd Round Brandon won 4-0, 04 2nd Round Medicine Hat won 4-1, 93 1st Round Medicine hat won 3-1, 80 2nd Round Round Robin.
Season – Medicine Hat 2-1-1-0. Brandon 2-2-0-0.
November 11th at Brandon 5 Medicine Hat 2
November 23rd at Medicine Hat 7 Brandon 1
January 29th at Medicine Hat 4 Brandon 3
February 11th at Brandon 6 Medicine Hat 5 OT

GP – 28 Vey, 28 Hamilton, 23 Coyle, 23 Konan, 21 Carr,
G - 7 Etem, 5 Hamilton, 4 Coyle, 4 Vey,
A - 12 Vey, 8 Hamilton, 5 Konan,
Pts – 16 Vey, 13 Hamilton, 10 Etem,
PM – 53 Hamilton,
W - 6 Bunz
Avg – 2.96 Dubyk, 3.10 Bunz,
SO –
Coach – Shaun Clouston
Game 7 – Medicine Hat 10 7-3 .700%
MC – Medicine Hat 20 12-8 .600%

GP – 33 Melnychuck, 33 Glennie, 27 Stone, 23 Wiebe,
G - 7 Glennie, 3 Ferland, 3 MacKay,
A - 22 Glennie, 11 Wiebe, 6 Stone,
Pts – 29 Glennie, 13 Wiebe,
PM – 32 Glennie, 22 Wiebe,
W -
Avg –
SO –
Coach – Kelly McCrimmon 7 seasons Brandon 85 45-40 .529% MC 5 2-3 .400%
Game 7 – Brandon 7 6-1 .857%
MC – Brandon 18 7-11

Portland – 237 GP MC 2 GP
Everett – 109 GP
History – 2nd meeting. 05 1st Round Everett won 4-3.
Season – Portland 9-1-0-0. Everett 1-7-1-1.
October 6th – Portland 5 at Everett 3
October 20th – at Portland 2 Everett 0
November 6th – at Portland 4 Everett 2
November 24th – at Portland 4 Everett 2
January 9th – at Portland 5 Everett 4 SO
January 21st – Portland 3 Everett 2 OT
February 25th – at Everett 2 Portland 0
March 11th – Portland 6 at Everett 3
March 12th – Portland 2 at Everett 1
March 18th – at Portland 4 Everett 3

GP – 58 Cunningham, 24 Morrow,
G - 18 Cunningham, 8 Niederreiter, 7 Morrow, 6 Johansen, 4 Rutkowski,
A - 24 Cunningham, 12 Johansen, 11 Morrow, 8 Niederreiter, 7 Ross,
Pts – 42 Cunningham, 18 Morrow, 18 Johansen, 16 Niederreiter,
PM – 57 Morrow, 45 Cunningham, 36 Ross, 24 Boychuk, 21 Jordan,
W - 5 Carruth,
Avg – 3.81 Carruth
SO –
Coach – Mike Johnston 1 season Portland 13 6-7 .462%
Game 7 – Portland 9 3-6 .333%
MC – Portland 16 10-6, 18 10-8 (Portland/Edmonton)

GP – 13 Suer, 12 Yadlowski, 12 Maxwell, 12 Murray, 11 Cumiskey,
G - 7 Maxwell, 4 Suer,
A - 6 Murray, 5 Suer,
Pts – 10 Maxwell,
PM – 11 Elyniuk, 11 McCrae
W - 2 Simpson,
Avg – 2.62 Simpson,
SO –
Coach – Craig Hartsburg 1 season Everett 7 GP 3-4 .429%
Game 7 – Everett 3 2-1 .667%
MC – Everett

Kelowna – 293 GP MC 17 GP
Prince George – 71 GP
History – 2nd meeting. 00 1st Round Prince George won 4-1.
Season – Kelowna 6-3-0-0. Prince George 3-5-1-0.
September 25th – Prince George 6 at Kelowna 2
November 2nd – at Kelowna 6 Prince George 2
November 12th – at Kelowna 4 Prince George 1
November 19th – Kelowna 4 at Prince George 2
November 20th – Kelowna 2 at Prince George 1 OT
January 19th – at Kelowna 6 Prince George 2
January 28th – at Kelowna 7 Prince George 3
February 4th – at Prince George 4 Kelowna 2
February 5th – at Prince George 3 Kelowna 0

GP – 41 Barrie, 41 Bloodoff, 41 Wudrick, 34 Callahan, 27 Stebner, 24 Main,
G - 15 Wudrick, 8 Barrie, 4 Bloodoff, 3 Bulmer, 3 Callahan,
A - 25 Barrie, 8 Wudrick, 7 Callahan, 6 Bloodoff, 5 Smith,
Pts – 33 Barrie, 23 Wudrick, 10 Bloodoff, 10 Callahan,
PM – 53 Callahan, 34 Wudrick, 2 Stebner, 22 McColgan, 20 Bloodoff,
W -
Avg – 5.26 Brown,
SO –
Coach – Ryan Huska 3 seasons Kelowna 41 24-17 .585% MC 4 2-2 .500%
Game 7 – Kelowna 5 2-3 .400%
MC – Kelowna 15 7-8

GP – 35 Acolatse, 17 Inglis,
G - 3 Acolatse, 1 Fraser, 1 Inglis,
A - 4 Acolatse, 2 Connolly,
Pts – 7 Acolatse, 2 Connolly, 2 Inglis,
PM – 37 Acolatse,
W -
Avg –
SO –
Coach – Dean Clark 8 seasons Calgary/Brandon/Kamloops 110 61-49 .555% MC 4 2-2 .500%
Game 7 – Prince George 3 1-2 .333%
MC – Prince George, 4 1-3 Victoria

Spokane – 258 GP MC 8 GP
Chilliwack – 104 GP MC 3 GP
History – 1st meeting.
Season – Spokane 3-1-0-0. Chilliwack 1-2-0-1.
October 5th – at Chilliwack 2 Spokane 1
January 18th – Spokane 6 at Chilliwack 1
January 28th – at Spokane 5 Chilliwack 3
March 16th – Spokane 2 Chilliwack 1 SO

GP – 45 Koper, 40 Johnson, 34 Cowen, 19 Gal, 19 Kuhn, 19 Bladwin, 19 Miller,
G - 13 Johnson, 9 Koper, 3 Miller, 3 Marantz,
A - 15 Koper, 11 Johnson,
Pts – 24 Johnson, 24 Koper,
PM – 33 Koper, 32 Johnson,
W - 3 Reid,
Avg – 3.37 Reid,
SO –
Coach – Don Nachbaur 11 seasons Seattle/Tri City 94 42-52 .447%
Game 7 – Spokane 8 4-4 .500%
MC – Spokane 12 9-3 .750%

GP – 32 Gogol, 11 Howse, 10 Einhorn, 10 B.Manning,
G - 6 Howse, 3 Sundher,
A - 6 Manning, 4 Horak,
Pts – 8 Howse, 6 Horak, 6 B.Manning,
PM – 53 Gogol, 18 Stahl,
W - 2 Gore,
Avg – 3.35 Gore, 12.00 Gamble,
SO –
Coach – Marc Habscheid 8 seasons Kamloops/Kelowna/Chilliwack 90 53-37 .589% MC 8 5-3 .625%
Game 7 – Chilliwack 0 0-0 .000%
MC – Chilliwack

Tri City – 485 GP MC 4 GP
Vancouver – 246 GP MC 4 GP
History – 2nd meeting. 10 West Final Tri City won 4-2.
Season – Tri City 3-1-0-0. Vancouver 1-3-0-0
December 17th – at Tri City 9 Vancouver 1
January 15th – at Tri City 5 Vancouver 2
February 27th – at Vancouver 5 Tri City 0
March 6th – Tri City 5 Vancouver 1

GP – 55 Reddick, 52 Schmidt, 49 Hughesman, 45 McKenzie, 36 Wilgosh, 33 Messier, 33 Feser, 33 Shinnnimin, 30 Ashton, 29 Yuen, 29 Sutherland, 22 Holland,
G - 17 Reddick, 10 Messier, 8 Feser, 8 Schmidt, 8 Shinnimin, 7 McKenzie, 6 Hughesman,
A - 29 Reddick, 22 Shinnimin, 20 Hughesman, 17 Schmidt, 16 Feser, 14 McKenzie, 7 Sutherland, 6 Messier,
Pts – 46 Reddick, 30 Shinnimin, 26 Hughesman, 25 Schmidt, 24 Feser, 21 McKenzie, 16 Messier,
PM – 98 Schmidt, 45 Shinnimin, 37 McKenzie, 35 Reddick, 33 Hughesman, 27 Ashton, 22 Feser, 21 Sutherland,
W - 12 Owsley,
Avg – 2.47 Owsley,
SO – 2 Owsley,
Coach – Jim Hiller 3 seasons Chilliwack/Tri City 31 14-17 .452%
Game 7 – Tri City 2 1-1 .500%
MC – Tri City

GP – 43 Henry, 37 Rowinski, 32 Gallagher, 27 N.Manning, 18 Bestland,
G - 12 Gallagher, 9 Henry,
A - 12 Gallagher, 10 N.Manning, 10 Henry,
Pts – 24 Gallagher, 19 Henry,
PM – 55 Henry, 29 Bestland, 25 Rowinski, 24 Gallagher,
W -
Avg –
SO –
Coach – Don Hay 9 seasons Kamloops/Tri City/Vancouver 158 101-57 .639% MC 18 14-4 .778%
Game 7 – Vancouver 2 1-1 .500%
MC – Vancouver 10 6-4 .600%

WHL Active Players Playoff Experience Stats

Active Players Playoff Experience (MC = Memorial Cup Experience)

1. Tri City - 485 GP MC 4 GP
2. Kelowna - 293 GP MC 17 GP
3. Vancouver - 246 GP MC 4 GP
4. Spokane - 258 GP MC 8 GP
5. Portland - 237 GP MC 2 GP
6. Medicine Hat - 218 GP MC
7. Kootenay - 192 GP
8. Brandon - 175 GP MC 32 GP
9. Saskatoon - 174 GP MC 5 GP
10. Moose Jaw - 134 GP MC 6 GP
11. Everett - 109 GP
12. Chilliwack - 104 GP MC 3 GP
13. Red Deer - 78 GP MC
14. Prince George - 71 GP
15. Edmonton - 56 GP MC
16. Prince Albert - 34 GP

Games Played
58 Cunningham
55 Reddick
52 Schmidt
49 Hughesman
45 McKenzie
45 Koper
43 Henry
41 Barrie
41 Bowman
41 Bloodoff
41 Wudrick
40 Johnson
37 Rowinski
36 Wilgosh
35 Acolatse
27 King, 23 Eakin, 20 McNabb, 19 Fraser, 16 Boomer,

Goals
18 Cunningham
18 Schenn
17 Reddick
15 Wudrick
13 Johnson
12 Gallagher
10 Messier
9 Viedensky
9 Koper
9 Henry
8 Barrie
8 Niederreiter
8 Feser
8 Schmidt
8 Shinnimin
7 King, 7 Eakin,

Assists
29 Reddick
25 Barrie
24 Cunningham
22 Glennie
22 Schenn
22 Shinnimin
20 Hughesman
17 Schmidt
16 Feser
15 Koper
14 McKenzie
12 Vey
12 Johansen
12 Gallagher,
7 King, 5 Rintoul, 5 Eakin, 5 Boomer,

Points
46 Reddick
42 Cunningham
40 Schenn
33 Barrie
30 Shinnimin
29 Glennie
26 Hughesman
25 Schmidt
24 Johnson
24 Koper
24 Feser
24 Gallagher
23 Wudrick
21 McKenzie
19 Henry
14 King, 12 Eakin, 10 McNabb,

Penalty Minutes
98 Schmidt
57 Morrow
55 Henry
53 Gogol
53 Callahan
53 Hamilton
45 Cunningham
45 Shinnimin
37 Acolatse
37 McKenzie
36 Ross
35 Reddick
34 Wudrick
34 Beach
34 King, 30 McNabb, 24 Fraser,

Wins
12 Owsley
6 Bunz
6 Stanford
5 Carruth
3 Reid
2 Gore
2 Simpson
2 Heemskerk

Goals Against Average
1.91 Lieuwen
2.47 Owsley
2.62 Simpson
2.79 Stanford
2.96 Dubyk
3.09 Glover
3.10 Bunz
3.35 Gore
3.37 Reid
3.81 Carruth
4.12 Heemskerk
5.26 Brown
5.86 Kuemper
12.00 Gamble

Shutouts
2 Stanford
2 Owsley

Coach Wins
Don Hay 9 seasons Kamloops/Tri City/Vancouver 158 101-57 .639% MC 18 14-4 .778%
Dean Clark 8 seasons Calgary/Brandon/Kamloops 110 61-49 .555% MC 4 2-2 .500%
Marc Habscheid 8 seasons Kamloops/Kelowna/Chilliwack 90 53-37 .589% MC 8 5-3 .625%
Lorne Molleken 11 Seasons Moose Jaw/Saskatoon/Regina 105 53-52 .505% MC 4 1-3 .250%
Kelly McCrimmon 7 seasons Brandon 85 45-40 .529% MC 5 2-3 .400%
Don Nachbaur 11 seasons Seattle/Tri City 94 42-52 .447%
Ryan Huska 3 seasons Kelowna 41 24-17 .585% MC 4 2-2 .500%
Jim Hiller 3 seasons Chilliwack/Tri City 31 14-17 .452%
Mike Johnston 1 season Portland 13 6-7 .462%
Craig Hartsburg 1 season Everett 7 GP 3-4 .429%
Dave Hunchak 2 season Moose Jaw 13 5-8 .385%
Jesse Wallin 1 season Red Deer 4 0-4 .000%
Derek Laxdal
Kris Knoblauch
Shaun Clouston
Bruno Campese

Monthly Records

Kootenay – 9 6-2-0-1 13
Calgary - 9 1-8-0-0 2
Edmonton - 8 2-6-0-0 4
Lethbridge - 9 2-7-0-0 4
Medicine Hat - 9 7-1-0-1 15
Red Deer - 8 6-1-1-0 13

Brandon - 8 5-2-0-1 11
Moose Jaw - 10 6-3-0-1 13
Prince Albert - 9 6-3-0-0 12
Regina - 9 1-6-1-1 4
Saskatoon - 9 8-0-1-0 17
Swift Current - 8 2-5-0-1 5

Chilliwack - 11 7-1-2-1 17
Kamloops - 8 0-6-0-2 2
Kelowna - 10 7-3-0-0 14
Prince George - 8 4-4-0-0 8
Vancouver - 10 2-8-0-0 4

Everett - 9 1-6-2-0 4
Portland - 10 8-2-0-0 16
Seattle - 9 4-4-1-0 9
Spokane - 9 8-1-0-0 16
Tri City - 11 7-4-0-0 14

From The ICE Office

ICE CHIPS: The KOOTENAY ICE finished the 2010-2011 regular season 46-21-1-4 (26-8-1-1 at home, 20-13-0-3 on the road, 1-1 in overtime, 4-4 in shootouts) and in fourth place in the EASTERN CONFERENCE and sixth in the WHL…The ICE have clinched a playoff spot for the 13th consecutive season and has tied CALGARY for the longest active streak in the WHL…KOOTENAY will be facing the MOOSE JAW WARRIORS in the playoffs for the second time in franchise history…In 2001, the ICE defeated MOOSE JAW in four games in the first round of the post season.

PLAYOFF EXPERIENCE: The ICE have a career playoff record of 69-56 (38-24 at home, 31-32 on the road, 18-10 in overtime)…KOOTENAY has 192 games of playoff experience which is the seventh most of the teams who qualified for the post season…KEVIN KING (27), CODY EAKIN (23) and BRAYDEN MCNABB (20) lead the ICE in games played in the playoffs.

EASTERN CONFERENCE QUARTER FINAL: Game One of the EASTERN CONFERENCE QUARTER FINAL vs. MOOSE JAW presented by KAL-TIRE and HUSKY / MOHAWK, will be played at home on Friday, March 25th and Game Two on Saturday, March 26th…The puck will drop for both games at 7:00 pm…Individual game tickets are now available at the KOOTENAY ICE Office.

RELAY FOR LIFE NIGHT: When the ICE host the MOOSE JAW WARRIORS on March 25th it will be RELAY FOR LIFE Night...Fans in attendance will have the opportunity to learn more about RELAY FOR LIFE and how to get involved.

WILDSTONE GOLF COURSE NIGHT: When KOOTENAY hosts the WARRIORS on March 26th it will be WILDSTONE GOLF COURSE NIGHT…Fans in attendance will have the opportunity to win a tee time on the opening day of WILDSTONE GOLF COURSE.

TAILGATE PARTY: On Saturday, March 26th when the ICE host MOOSE JAW the KOOTENAY ICE FAN CLUB will be hosting a TAILGATE PARTY…The party will start at 5:00 pm and run till 6:30pm…There will be a BBQ, adult beverages, door prizes and more.

DID YOU KNOW: KOOTENAY finished the regular season with 46 wins which is the third highest in franchise history (49 – 2006-2007, 47 – 2004-2005)…The ICE finished the regular season with 20 road wins which is a tie for fifth most in franchise history (22 – 2009-2010 and 2000-2001, 21 – 2007-2008 and 2006-2007, 20 – 2004-2005 and 2002-2003)…KOOTENAY has won 40+ games for the eighth time in franchise history and sixth in the last seven years…The ICE finished the 2010-2011 regular season with an above .500 record for the 12th consecutive season, which is the longest active streak in the WESTERN HOCKEY LEAGUE…KOOTENAY finished the regular season with a .500 or better road record for the tenth time in the last 12 years…The ICE lost 146 man games to injuries this season…KOOTENAY was 2-2-0-0 against MOOSE JAW in the regular season (2-0-0-0 at home, 0-2-0-0 on the road, 0-0 in overtime, 0-0 in shootouts)…MATT FRASER (2-3-5), JOE ANTILLA (2-3-5) and ELGIN PEARCE (3-1-4) led KOOTENAY in scoring against MOOSE JAW in the season series while DYLAN HOOD (3-3-6) and SPENCER EDWARDS (3-3-6) led the WARRIORS.

ONE YEAR AGO: After 72 games of the 2009-2010 season the ICE were 43-24-3-2.

UPCOMING WEEK:

Tuesday March 22 Practice 11:00 – 1:00 pm Cranbrook Rec Plex
Wednesday March 23 Practice 11:00 – 1:00 pm Cranbrook Rec Plex
Thursday March 24 Practice 11:00 – 1:00 pm Cranbrook Rec Plex
Friday March 25 ICE vs. Moose Jaw 7:00 pm (102.9 FM – The Drive)
Saturday March 26 ICE vs. Moose Jaw 7:00 pm (102.9 FM – The Drive)

WEEK IN REVIEW:

Tuesday, March 15 – Kootenay 4 @ Medicine Hat 1 – Record 44-21-1-4 – Attendance: 4,006
Goals:
1 – Reinhart (33)
2 – Reinhart (34) from Eakin
3 – Fraser (34) from Reinhart and Neibrandt
4 – Rintoul (5)
Goalie: Nathan Lieuwen (19 Saves, 1 GA)

Friday, March 18 – Kootenay 5 @ Lethbridge 3 – Record 45-21-1-4 – Attendance: 3,705
Goals:
1 – Boomer (14) from Martin and Rintoul
2 – Czerwonka (13) from McNabb and Ismond
3 – King (32) from Leach and Boomer
4 – Czerwonka (14) from Reinhart and Fraser
5 – Fraser (35) from McNabb and Eakin
Goalie: Mackenzie Skapski (24 Saves, 3 GA)

Saturday, March 19 – Kootenay 7 vs. Lethbridge 1 – Record 46-21-1-4 – Attendance: 2,995
Goals:
1 – Martin (11) from Rintoul and Pearce
2 – Eakin (35)
3 – Antilla (21)
4 – Eakin (36) from Reinhart and Fraser
5 – King (33) from Antilla and McNabb
6 – Fraser (36) from Ismond and Eakin
7 – Hurley (5) from Pearce and Dirk
Goalie: Nathan Lieuwen (21 Saves, 1 GA)

Saturday, March 19, 2011

1st Round Playoff Sked

#1 Moose Jaw @ Kootenay Friday, March 25 7:00

#2 Moose Jaw @ Kootenay Saturday, March 26 7:00

#3 Kootenay @ Moose Jaw Tuesday, March 29 7:00

#4 Kootenay @ Moose Jaw Wednesday, March 30 7:00

#5 Moose Jaw @ Kootenay Friday, April 1 7:00 (If necessary)

#6 Kootenay @ Moose Jaw Sunday, April 3 7:00 (If necessary)

#7 Moose Jaw @ Kootenay Tuesday, April 5 7:00 (If necessary)

ICE Year-End Awards

Cranbrook, BC – The Kootenay ICE handed out their 13th annual team awards prior to the start of the game against the Lethbridge Hurricanes tonight. Eight different players were recognized for their achievements. The individual winners are listed below:
Rod Hunter Ltd. Players Award – Steele Boomer
Apollo Ristorante Most Valuable Player – Kevin King
Ron Collision / Dixon Service Centre Top Defenseman – Brayden McNabb
Alpine Toyota Rookie of the Year – John Neibrandt
Skyway Distributors Most Improved Player – Joe Antilla
BDO Dunwoody Most Underrated Player – Max Reinhart
East Kootenay Community Credit Union Community Relations Award – Nathan Lieuwen
Rocky Mountain Diesel Scholastic Player of the Year – Nathan Lieuwen
Jewels on Ninth Player of the Month – Matt Fraser
East Kootenay Community Credit Union Community Player of the Month –
John Neibrandt
Fan Club’s Player of the Year – Kevin King
The Boston Pizza Top Play-off Performer will be announced at the conclusion of the 2010-2011 WHL Playoffs

Kootenay 7 Lethbridge 1 Game #72

Cranbrook, BC – The Kootenay ICE scored 4 goals in the 1st period and 3 in the 2nd period in a 7-1 win over the Lethbridge Hurricanes in WHL action on Saturday night.

The ICE scored 4 goals in 3:44 (Franchise Record is 3:23) midway through the 1st period.
On the powerplay the opened the scoring as James Martin scored with a slap shot from the blueline that beat the goalie on the stickside.
Lethbridge misplayed the puck in their zone and Cody Eakin picked it up in the middle slot and backhanded a shot over the glove hand.
18 seconds later Joe Antill sent a long shot that hit the goalies’ shoulder and landed behind him near the goal line. Antilla crashed the net to put the puck into the net. The officials ruled no goal as the net was knocked off but video overturned the call and it was ruled a goal.
Matt Fraser raced back to stop a potential breakaway and then turned it to Max Reinhart who fed Cody Eakin on a 2-on-1 break and Eakin scored his 2nd of the period with a wrist shot high on the stick side.
Lethbridge changed goalies as Brandon Anderson replaced Dylan Tait.
Hurricanes scored late in the period as Austin Fyten fed Brody Sutter with a pass in the crease and redirected it for the goal.

In the 2nd period ICE made the score 5-1 as Kevin King was near the net and banged in a rebound off a Joe Antilla shot.
On the powerplay the puck was near the crease and Matt Fraser scored with a shot that went off a Hurricane into the net.
ICE made it 7-1 and Brendan Hurley almost had a breakway but the goalie came out for a poke check and puck hit Hurley in the chest and went directly into the net.

Eakin extended his point streak to 7 games (6-9-15).
Hayden Rintoul has a 4 game point streak (1-3-4).
Max Reinhart (2-3-5) and Matt Fraser (3-1-4) have 3 game point streaks.

ICE will host Moose Jaw Friday in game 1 of their 1st round playoff series.

ICE Scratches – Luke Paulsen (12th game shoulder 3 weeks), Adam Rossignol, Mackenzie Skapski (3rd goalie).

Game Summary
Lethbridge 23-36-5-8 Kootenay 46-21-1-4

1st Period
1. Kootenay, Martin 11 (Rintoul, Pearce) 6:28 pp
2. Kootenay, Eakin 35 7:29
3. Kootenay, Antilla 21
4. Kootenay, Eakin (2) 36 (Reinhart, Fraser) 10:12
5. Lethbridge, Sutter 18 (Fyten, Braes) 15:50
Penalties – Leach Ktn (cross checking) 1:40, Rintoul Ktn (delay of game) 2:34, Tarnasky Lth (cross checking, fighting, misconduct) Hurley Ktn (fighting) 5:09.
2nd Period
6. Kootenay, King 33 (Antilla, McNabb) 4:46
7. Kootenay, Fraser 36 (Ismond, Eakin) 9:38 pp
8. Kootenay, Hurley 5 10:47
Penalties – Rintoul Ktn (high sticking) 6:19, Anderson Leth (roughing) 8:47.
3rd Period
No Scoring.
Penalties – Hulit Leth (holding) 7:50, Ross Leth Dirk Ktn (roughing) 10:44, Machacek Leth (roughng, fighting) Ismond Ktn (fighting) 16:15, Maxwell Leth Leach Ktn (fighting) 19:01.
Shots on goal by
Lethbridge - 6 - 8 - 8 = 22
Kootenay - 10 – 17 – 11 = 38
Goal (shots-saves) – Lethbridge: Dylan Tait (L 6-10-0-1) (8-4) Brandon Anderson (10:12 first) (30-27) Kootenay: Nathan Lieuwen (W 33-16-1-3) (22-21)
Power plays (goals-chances) - Lethbridge: 0/4 Kootenay: 2/3
Referees – Brett Iverson, Sean Raphael
Linesmen – Jim Maniago, Clayton Richardson
Attendance – 2,995

ICE Trivia Game #72

During every ICE broadcast we ask a trivia question.

Today’s Trivia question.

Who were the last 3 ICE MVP Award winners?

ANSWER – Dustin Sylvester, Andrew Bailey and Steve DaSilva.

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Lethbridge @ Kootenay Game #72

The Kootenay ICE will host Lethbridge tonight in the final game of the regular season.
ICE lead the series 4-0-0-1 including a 5-3 win in Lethbridge last night.
ICE need to earn 1 more point than Medicine Hat to clinch 3rd place in the Conference. The Tigers play Calgary twice this weekend.
ICE will hand out their Year-End Awards at 7pm.
ICE will be raising money for the Cranbrook Men’s & Women’s Shelters as the team will be using blue sticks during warm up and in the first period of the game. The sticks will be auctioned off in a silent auction during the game behind Section U with all money raised being split between the two Shelters to aid in supplies.
Listen for the Pre-Game Show at 6:30 on The Drive.

Leaders
ICE
Goals – 35 Matt Fraser
Assists – 49 Brayden McNabb
Points – 80 Cody Eakin (w/ICE 25 GP 16-25-41)
Defenseman – 71 Brayden McNabb (3rd in WHL)
Rookie – 10 Eric Benoit
PM – 115 Matt Fraser
+/- - +32 Joe Antilla
Avg – 2.82 Nathan Lieuwen

Hurricanes
Goals – 31 Cam Braes
Assists – 33 Mitch Maxwell
Points – 60 Cam Braes
Defenseman – 25 Landon Oslanski
Rookie – 24 Alex Kuvaev, Russell Maxwell
PM – 176 Cason Machacek
+/- - +9 Austin Fyten
Avg – 3.77 Brandon Anderson

Head to Head
ICE
Brayden McNabb 2-6-8
Max Reinhart 3-4-7
Cody Eakin 0-7-7
Kevin King 3-3-6
Drew Czerwonka 4-2-6
Nathan Lieuwen 2-0-0-1 2.93 .890%
Mackenzie Skapski 2-0-0-0 2.91 .900%

Hurricanes
Max Ross 3-2-5
Mitch Maxwell 2-3-5
Reid Jackson 1-3-4
Russell Maxwell 1-3-4
Brandon Anderson 1-2-1-0 4.44 .870%
Dylan Tait 0-1-0-0 4.44 .883%

Streaks
Cody Eakin 6 games 4-8-12
Hayden Rintoul 3 games 1-2-3
Matt Fraser 2 games 2-1-3
Max Reinhart 2 games 2-2-4

Home
Kevin King 21-21-42
Brayden McNabb 15-27-42
Max Reinhart 14-26-40
Matt Fraser 17-21-38
Jesse Ismond 8-19-27
Nathan Lieuwen 14-6-1-1 2.49 .912% 1 SO
Brett Teskey 8-2-0-0 2.97 .855% 1 SO
Mackenzie Skapski 1-0-0-0 3.27 .873%

Road
Max Reinhart 20-18-38
Matt Fraser 18-16-34
Kevin King 11-22-33
Brayden McNabb 7-22-29
Joe Antilla 10-11-21
Nathan Lieuwen 18-10-0-2 3.07 .894 2 SO
Brett Teskey 1-1-0-0 4.08 .870% 1 SO
Mackenzie Skapski 1-1-0 3.04 .891%

Friday, March 18, 2011

Kootenay 5 Lethbridge 3 Game #71

Lethbridge, Alb – Drew Czerwonka, Brayden McNabb and Matt Fraser each had 1 goal and 1 assist in a 5-3 win over the Lethbridge Hurricanes in WHL action on Friday night.

Kevin King and Steele Boomer had the other goals.
Fraser leads the club with 35 goals.
Cody Eakin extended his point streak to 6 games. (4-8-12)

Czerwonka’s goal ended a 17-game goal-less streak and was the game winner.

Brock Montgomery returned after missing 11 games with a pelvis/hip injury.

ICE have 1 game left in the regular season and will host Lethbridge on Saturday.
The team will hand out their Year-End Awards before the opening face-off.
ICE will be raising money for the Cranbrook Men’s & Women’s Shelters as the team will be using blue sticks during warm up and in the first period of the game. The sticks will be auctioned off in a silent auction during the game behind Section U with all money raised being split between the two Shelters to aid in supplies.

ICE Scratches – Luke Paulsen (11th game shoulder 2-3 weeks), Eric Benoit, Brett Teskey (3rd goalie).

Remaining Schedule

Kootenay 1
Home 1 – Lethbridge

Medicine Hat 2
Home 1 – Calgary
Away 1 – Calgary

Game Summary
Lethbridge 23-35-5-8 Kootenay 45-21-1-4

Kootenay 2 0 3 - 5
Lethbridge 1 1 1 - 3

1st Period-1, Lethbridge, Braes 31 (Berglund), 9:21. 2, Kootenay, Boomer 14 (Martin, Rintoul), 12:18 (PP). 3, Kootenay, McNabb 22 (Ismond, Czerwonka), 18:51. Penalties-Czerwonka Ktn (hooking), 2:18; Johnston Let (holding), 10:29.

2nd Period-4, Lethbridge, Sutter 17 (Reddington), 18:03 (PP). Penalties-Leach Ktn (hooking), 1:24; Ryckman Let (roughing), 10:31; Dirk Ktn (holding), 16:54; King Ktn (kneeing), 19:52.

3rd Period-5, Kootenay, King 32 (Leach), 3:18. 6, Kootenay, Czerwonka 13 (Reinhart, Fraser), 13:45 (PP). 7, Kootenay, Fraser 35 (McNabb, Eakin), 15:26 (PP). 8, Lethbridge, Ross 15 16:02. Penalties-Braes Let (kneeing), 11:54; Ismond Ktn (interference, major-fighting), 14:52; Oslanski Let (instigator, major-fighting, 10-minute misconduct), 14:52; Braes Let (elbowing), 15:13; Antilla Ktn (interference), 17:20.

Shots on Goal-Kootenay 11-5-19-35. Lethbridge 11-8-8-27.
Power Play Opportunities-Kootenay 3 / 4; Lethbridge 1 / 5.
Goalies-Kootenay, Skapski 3-1-0-0 (27 shots-24 saves). Lethbridge, Anderson 17-26-5-7 (35 shots-30 saves).
A-3,705
Referees-Trevor Hanson, Nathan Wieler (18).
Linesmen-Reid Anderson (53), Scott Sharun (103).

ICE Trivia Game #71

During every ICE broadcast we ask a trivia question.

Today’s Trivia question.

What is the Franchise record for most wins in one season?


ANSWER – 49 in 2006-07.

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Kootenay @ Lethbridge Game #71

The Kootenay ICE are in Lethbridge tonight as they wrap up the regular season with a home-and-home against the Hurricanes.
ICE lead the season series 3-0-0-1.
ICE are 4-0-0-1 in the last 5 games and won 4-1 in Medicine Hat on Tuesday.
Hurricanes have lost 4 of the last 5 and lost 8-1 in Edmonton on Tuesday.
ICE are 4th in the Conference and are 3 points behind 3rd place Medicine Hat. ICE need to earn 3 more points than the Tigers to take 3rd place. Tigers have a home and home against Calgary with the games on Saturday and Sunday.
Hurricanes are 9th in the Conference and are 4 points behind 8th place Prince Albert. Hurricanes need to win both games against the ICE and have the Raiders lose both weekend games against Swift Current in regulation to tie the Raiders for the final playoff spot. Then the Hurricanes would play the Raiders in a tiebreaker game.
Listen for the Pre-Game Show at 6:30 on The Drive.

Leaders
ICE
Goals – 34 Cody Eakin, Max Reinhart, Matt Fraser
Assists – 48 Brayden McNabb
Points – 79 Cody Eakin (w/ICE 24 GP 16-24-40)
Defenseman – 69 Brayden McNabb (3rd in WHL)
Rookie – 10 Eric Benoit
PM – 115 Matt Fraser
+/- - +31 Joe Antilla
Avg – 2.82 Nathan Lieuwen

Hurricanes
Goals – 30 Cam Braes
Assists – 33 Mitch Maxwell
Points – 59 Cam Braes
Defenseman – 25 Landon Oslanski
Rookie – 24 Alex Kuvaev, Russell Maxwell
PM – 176 Cason Machacek
+/- - +8 Austin Fyten
Avg – 3.75 Brandon Anderson

Head to Head
ICE
Max Reinhart 3-4-7
Brayden McNabb 1-5-6
Cody Eakin 0-6-6
Kevin King 2-3-5
Drew Czerwonka 3-1-4
Nathan Lieuwen 2-0-0-1 2.93 .890%
Mackenzie Skapski 1-0-0-0 2.83 .909%

Hurricanes
Mitch Maxwell 2-3-5
Max Ross 2-2-4
Reid Jackson 1-3-4
Russell Maxwell 1-3-4
Brandon Anderson 1-1-1-0 4.29 .875%
Dylan Tait 0-1-0-0 4.44 .883%

Streaks
Cody Eakin 5 games 4-7-11

Road
Max Reinhart 20-17-37
Kevin King 10-22-32
Matt Fraser 17-15-32
Brayden McNabb 6-21-27
Joe Antilla 10-11-21
Nathan Lieuwen 18-10-0-2 3.07 .894 2 SO
Brett Teskey 1-1-0-0 4.08 .870% 1 SO
Mackenzie Skapski 0-1-0 3.08 .893%

Tuesday, March 15, 2011

Kootenay 4 Medicine Hat 1 Game #70

Medicine Hat, Alb – Kootenay ICE forward Max Reinhart had 2 goals and 1 assist in a 4-1 win over the Medicine Hat Tigers in WHL action on Tuesday night.
Matt Fraser and Hayden Rintoul also scored for the ICE.

The ICE scored 2 shorthanded goals and 1 on the powerplay.

Max Reinhart, Cody Eakin and Matt Fraser are tied for the team lead with 34 goals.
Eakin extended his point streak to 5 games.

The Tigers are 12-2-2-4 in their last 20 games with both regulation losses against the ICE.

The ICE won the season series 4-1-1.

Head-to-Head in 6 games the Tigers scored 3 powerplay goals against the ICE and the ICE scored 4 shorthanded goals.

The ICE are tied with Saskatoon with a league leading 20 shorthanded goals.
3 of the goals have been scored by defensemen as Hayden Rintoul joins Luke Paulsen and Jagger Dirk.

If the playoffs started today the ICE would face Moose Jaw. They split the 4 games series 2-2.
The Tigers would meet Brandon and they split their 4 game series.
Tigers had a 5-1-0 record vs Red Deer and were 1-1-2 vs Saskatoon.

Tigers Linden Vey leads the WHL in scoring.
The only time(s) a Medicine Hat Tiger has won the WHL scoring was 1971-21 and 72-3 by Tom Lysak.

ICE have 2 games left in the regular season and will visit Lethbridge on Friday.

The ICE can still finish in 3rd place in the Conference Standings. They need to win their 2 remaining games and have the Tigers earn only 1 point in their remaining games.
Tigers can still catch Red Deer for 2nd place. They need to win both their games and have Red Deer lose both remaining games in regulation.

Remaining Schedule

Kootenay 2
Home 1 – Lethbridge
Away 1 – Lethbridge

Medicine Hat 2
Home 1 – Calgary
Away 1 – Calgary

ICE Scratches – Luke Paulsen (10th game shoulder 3 weeks), Brock Montgomery (11th game hip 1 week), Brett Teskey (3rd goalie).

Game Summary
Medicine Hat 44-18-4-4 Kootenay 44-21-1-4

Kootenay 2 2 0 - 4
Medicine Hat 0 1 0 - 1

1st Period-1, Kootenay, Reinhart 33 8:43 (SH). 2, Kootenay, Reinhart 34 (Eakin), 13:52 (PP). Penalties-Hurley Ktn (interference), 1:50; Fraser Ktn (slashing), 8:01; Tochkin M.h (high sticking, high sticking), 13:09.

2nd Period-3, Medicine Hat, Konan 4 (Kessy, Shinkaruk), 4:25 (PP). 4, Kootenay, Fraser 34 (Reinhart, Neibrandt), 16:29. 5, Kootenay, Rintoul 5 19:15 (SH). Penalties-Rossignol Ktn (tripping), 3:06; Leach Ktn (roughing), 16:54; Grbavac M.h (roughing), 16:54; McNabb Ktn (tripping), 17:49.

3rd Period- No Scoring.Penalties-Neibrandt Ktn (instigator, major-fighting, 10-minute misconduct), 2:30; Grbavac M.h (major-fighting), 2:30; Tochkin M.h (hooking), 2:56; Pearce Ktn (hooking), 3:57; Ismond Ktn (hooking), 6:56; Leier M.h (interference), 10:12; Boomer Ktn (cross checking), 12:53; McNabb Ktn (cross checking), 19:07.

Shots on Goal-Kootenay 7-11-5-23. Medicine Hat 4-6-11-21.
Power Play Opportunities-Kootenay 1 / 3; Medicine Hat 1 / 9.
Goalies-Kootenay, Lieuwen 32-16-1-3 (21 shots-20 saves). Medicine Hat, Bunz 35-13-4-4 (23 shots-19 saves).
A-4,006
Referees-Andy Thiessen (11), Ryan Thompson (6).
Linesmen-Jeff Jobson (52), Greg Sarauer (68).

ICE Trivia Game #70

During every ICE broadcast we ask a trivia question.

Today’s Trivia question.

The ICE have the longest active streak of making the playoffs at 13 years in a row. Who are the next 3 longest active streaks?


ANSWER – Brandon 11 years in a row, Medicine Hat and Vancouver 9 years in a row.

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Kootenay @ Medicine Hat Game #70

The Kootenay ICE are in Medicine Hat tonight for the 6th and final meeting of the season.
ICE lead the season series 3-1-1.
ICE are 3-0-0-1 in the last 4 games and are 4th in the Conference.
Tigers are 8-0-0-3 in the last 11 games and are 3rd in the Conference.
In the Tigers last 19 games they have lost only 1 game in regulation which was against the ICE.
Tigers magic # to clinch 3rd place is 2 points. Any combination of earning points and the ICE not earning points totaling 2 will give the Tigers 3rd place.
Tigers are also in the running for 2nd place as they are chasing Red Deer.
Listen for the Pre-Game Show at 6:30 on The Drive.

Leaders
ICE
Goals – 34 Cody Eakin
Assists – 48 Brayden McNabb
Points – 78 Cody Eakin (w/ICE 23 GP 16-23-39)
Defenseman – 69 Brayden McNabb (3rd in WHL)
Rookie – 10 Eric Benoit
PM – 113 Matt Fraser
+/- - +31 Joe Antilla
Avg – 2.86 Nathan Lieuwen

Tigers
Goals – 46 Linden Vey (3rd in WHL)
Assists – 68 Linden Vey (2nd in WHL)
Points – 114 Linden Vey (1st in WHL)
Defenseman – 40 Thomas Carr
Rookie – 62 Tyler Pitlick (3rd in WHL)
PM – 139 Cole Grbavac
+/- - +39 Emerson Etem
Avg – 2.44 Tyler Bunz (3rd in WHL)

Head to Head
ICE
Brayden McNabb 5-2-7
Matt Fraser 1-5-6
Joe Antilla 4-1-5
Kevin King 2-3-5
Nathan Lieuwen 3-1-1-0 2.39 .925

Tigers
Linden Vey 4-3-7
Tyler Pitlick 2-1-3
Tyler Bunz 2-3-0-0 3.20 .897%

Streaks
Cody Eakin 4 games 4-6-10
Brayden McNabb 3 games 2-5-7
Kevin King 2 games 1-1-2

Road
Max Reinhart 18-16-34
Kevin King 10-22-32
Matt Fraser 16-15-31
Brayden McNabb 6-21-27
Joe Antilla 10-11-21
Nathan Lieuwen 17-10-0-2 3.14 .893 2 SO
Brett Teskey 1-1-0-0 4.08 .870% 1 SO
Mackenzie Skapski 0-1-0 3.08 .893%

Monday, March 14, 2011

From The ICE Office

ICE CHIPS: The KOOTENAY ICE enter this week’s action with a 43-21-1-4 record (25-8-1-1 at home, 18-13-0-3 on the road, 1-1 in overtime, 4-4 in shootouts) and in fourth place in the EASTERN CONFERENCE and sixth in the WHL…The ICE will finish the 2010-2011 regular season with an above .500 record for the 12th consecutive season, which is the longest active streak in the WESTERN HOCKEY LEAGUE…KOOTENAY has clinched a playoff spot for the 13th consecutive season and has tied CALGARY for the longest active streak in the WHL…The ICE have won 40+ games for the eighth time in franchise history and sixth in the last seven years…KOOTENAY will finish the regular season with a .500 or better road record for the tenth time in the last 12 years…This week the ICE will conclude their regular season against the CENTRAL DIVISION with two games on the road and one at home.

ICE HELP THOSE IN NEED: The KOOTENAY ICE are teaming up with the MEN’S AND WOMEN’S SHELTERS OF CRANBROOK to raise money for supplies…On Saturday, March 19th when the ICE host LETHBRIDGE in the last regular season game the team will be playing with blue sticks that will be auctioned off behind Section U during the game…The winning bids will have the opportunity to meet the player and have their picture taken following the game.

DINNER AND A GAME: The KOOTENAY ICE along with COYOTE JACK’S GRILL have announced that fans can now purchase a restaurant seat and a meal for $25.00 for any remaining regular season home game…The meal will be off of a special COYOTE JACK’S GRILL menu that includes burgers, sandwiches, nachos and more…Limited seating is available and tickets can be purchased at the KOOTENAY ICE OFFICE.

DID YOU KNOW: The ICE are 21-7-1-2 against the CENTRAL DIVISION this season (12-2-1-1 at home, 9-5-0-1 on the road, 1-1 in overtime, 1-2 in shootouts)…KOOTENAY is 36-16-1-3 against the EASTERN CONFERENCE this season (21-6-1-1 at home, 15-9-0-2 on the road, 1-1 in overtime, 4-3 in shootouts)…BRAYDEN MCNABB, who is tied for third in the League in shorthanded assists with four, set the franchise record for most goals by a defenseman in a season with 21 on March 11th against MOOSE JAW (MIKE BUSTO – 20 – 2006-2007)…KEVIN KING, who is tied for fourth in the League in shorthanded goals with five, has recorded 31 power play goals so far in his WHL career…CODY EAKIN and MAX REINHART are tied for sixth in the WHL in shorthanded goals with four…MATT FRASER leads the team in power play goals with 15…JOE ANTILLA leads the ICE in plus minus with a +31 rating.

SCORING STREAKS: CODY EAKIN (4-6-10) has recorded at least a point in his last four games…BRAYDEN MCNABB (2-5-7) has recorded at least a point in his last three games.

INJURIES / TRANSACTION: LUKE PAULSEN will be out of the ICE line up four to six weeks with a shoulder injury…BROCK MONTGOMERY will be out of the KOOTENAY line up week to week with a hip injury…MAX REINHART will be out of the ICE line up day to day with a concussion…KOOTENAY has called up Goaltender MACKENZIE SKAPSKI (June 6, 1994) of the RIDGE MEADOW FLAMES – PIJHL (21-987-4.56-1-.890) for the next five games.

ONE YEAR AGO: After 69 games of the 2009-2010 season the ICE were 40-24-3-2, after 70 games 41-24-3-2 and 71 games 42-24-3-2.

UPCOMING WEEK:

Tuesday March 15 ICE @ Medicine Hat 7:00 pm (102.9 FM – The Drive)
Wednesday March 16 Day Off
Thursday March 17 Practice 11:00 – 1:00 pm Cranbrook Rec Plex
Friday March 18 ICE @ Lethbridge 7:00 pm (102.9 FM – The Drive)
Saturday March 19 ICE vs. Lethbridge 7:00 pm (102.9 FM – The Drive)




WEEK IN REVIEW:

Tuesday, March 8 – Kootenay 5 vs. Moose Jaw 1 – Record 42-20-1-3 – Attendance: 2,282
Goals:
1 – Fraser (33) from McNabb and Eakin
2 – Eakin (32) from McNabb and Reinhart
3 – Pearce (12) from Czerwonka and Rintoul
4 – Reinhart (32) from Eakin and Martin
5 – McNabb (20) from Fraser and Eakin
Goalie: Nathan Lieuwen (24 Saves, 1 GA)

Friday, March 11 – Kootenay 5 vs. Swift Current 4 – SO – Record 43-21-1-3 – Attendance: 2,590
Goals:
1 – Rossignol (2) from McNabb and Hurley
2 – Eakin (33) from McNabb and Skapski
3 – Leach (5) from Boomer and King
4 – Boomer (13) from Martin
Goalie: Mackenzie Skapski (18 Saves, 4 GA)

Saturday, March 12 – Kootenay 3 @ Spokane 4 – SO – Record 43-21-1-4 – Attendance: 8,802
Goals:
1 – King (31) from Rintoul and Pearce
2 – Eakin (34) from McNabb and Ismond
3 – McNabb (21) from Ismond and Eakin
Goalie: Nathan Lieuwen (14 Saves, 3 GA)

Sunday, March 13, 2011

Cracknell

Former Kootenay ICE Captain and former Prince Albert Raider stick boy Adam Cracknell scored his 1st NHL goal last night in Detroit.

Remaining Schedule

Kootenay 3
Home 1 – Lethbridge
Away 2 – Medicine Hat, Lethbridge

Medicine Hat 3
Home 2 – Kootenay, Calgary
Away 1 – Calgary

Saturday, March 12, 2011

Spokane 4 Kootenay 3 SO Game #69

Spokane, Wash - The Spokane Chiefs won the shootout 1-0 in a 4-3 win over the Kootenay ICE in WHL action on Saturday night.

Brayden McNabb set a Franchise Record for most goals in a season by a defenseman with his 21st.
Cody Eakin has goals in 4 straight games.

ICE have 3 games left in the regular season and will visit Medicine Hat on Tuesday.

Max Reinhart missed his 1st game of the season. The only iron-men left on the club are Jesse Ismond and Joe Antilla who both have played in every game this season.

ICE Scratches – Luke Paulsen (9th game shoulder 4 weeks), Brock Montgomery (10th game hip 1 week), Max Reinhart (head day-to-day), Mackenzie Skapski (3rd goalie).

Game Summary
Spokane 44-17-4-2 Kootenay 43-21-1-4

Kootenay 1 1 1 0 - 3
Spokane 1 2 0 0 - 4

1st Period-1, Kootenay, King 31 (Rintoul), 2:42 (PP). 2, Spokane, Uher 20 (Koper, Johnson), 5:26 (PP). Penalties-Baldwin Spo (delay of game), 1:16; Brassart Spo (holding), 3:43; Pearce Ktn (tripping), 5:18; Benoit Ktn (tripping), 15:40.

2nd Period-3, Spokane, Johnson 51 (Kichton, Uher), 2:28 (PP). 4, Spokane, Aviani 7 (Kichton, Valcourt), 9:48. 5, Kootenay, Eakin 34 (McNabb, Ismond), 11:37. Penalties-King Ktn (roughing), 1:27; Bardaro Spo (tripping), 16:05.

3rd Period-6, Kootenay, McNabb 21 (Ismond), 18:40. Penalties-Neibrandt Ktn (delay of game), 9:22.

OT Period- No Scoring.Penalties-No Penalties

Shootout - Kootenay 0 (Ismond NG, Eakin NG, Fraser NG, Pearce NG, McNabb NG), Spokane 1 (Johnson NG, Gal NG, Kichton NG, Bardaro NG, Koper G).
Shots on Goal-Kootenay 8-4-9-0-0-21. Spokane 8-4-4-0-1-17.
Power Play Opportunities-Kootenay 1 / 3; Spokane 2 / 4.
Goalies-Kootenay, Lieuwen 31-16-1-3 (16 shots-13 saves). Spokane, Reid 33-9-2-1 (21 shots-18 saves).
A-0
Referees-Colby Smith (57), Shane Warschaw (86).
Linesmen-Justin Hull (49), Clayton Richardson (104).

ICE Trivia Game #69

During every ICE broadcast we ask a trivia question.

Today’s Trivia question.

What is the Franchise Record for most powerplay goals in one season?

ANSWER – 22 Nigel Dawes (02-03) and Marek Svatos (01-02).

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Kootenay @ Spokane Game #69

The Kootenay ICE are in Spokane for the 5th and final meeting of the season.
The series is tied 2-2 with the home team winning each game.
The ICE clinched home ice advantage in the 1st round of the playoffs with a 5-4 SO win over Swift Current last night.
Chiefs are 1 point behind 1st place Portland after a 5-1 win over Tri City last night.
Listen for the Pre-Game Show at 7:30 on The Drive.

Leaders
ICE
Goals – 33 Matt Fraser, Cody Eakin
Assists – 47 Brayden McNabb
Points – 76 Cody Eakin (w/ICE 22 GP 15-22-37)
Defenseman – 67 Brayden McNabb (3rd in WHL)
Rookie – 10 Eric Benoit
PM – 113 Matt Fraser
+/- - +31 Joe Antilla
Avg – 2.86 Nathan Lieuwen

Chiefs
Goals – 50 Tyler Johnson
Assists – 59 Tyler Johnson
Points – 109 Tyler Johnson
Defenseman – 76 Brendan Kitchton (2nd in WHL)
Rookie – 22 Tyler Valcourt
PM – 297 Darren Kramer (1st in WHL)
+/- - +57 Brendan Kitchton (1st in WHL)
Avg – 2.39 Mac Engel (2nd in WHL)
- 2.56 James Reid (4th in WHL)

Head to Head
ICE
Max Reinhart 3-3-6
Brayden McNabb 0-6-6
Kevin King 4-1-5
Matt Fraser 2-3-5
Elgin Pearce 1-3-4
Nathan Lieuwen 1-2-0 4.69 .849
Brett Teskey 0-0-0 9.40 .739%

Chiefs
Steve Kuhn 4-4-8
Tyler Johnson 4-3-7
Dominic Uher 3-4-7
Anthony Bardaro 0-5-5
Blake Gal 2-2-4
Matt Marantz 2-2-4
James Reid 2-2-0 4.09 .848%
Mac Engel 0-0-0 3.00 .889%

Streaks
Cody Eakin 3 games 3-5-8
Brayden McNabb 2 games 1-4-5

Road
Max Reinhart 18-16-34
Matt Fraser 16-15-31
Kevin King 9-22-31
Brayden McNabb 5-20-25
Joe Antilla 10-11-21
Nathan Lieuwen 17-10-01 3.16 .894 2 SO
Brett Teskey 1-1-0-0 4.08 .870% 1 SO
Mackenzie Skapski 0-1-0 3.08 .893%

Remaining Schedule

Kootenay 4
Home 1 – Lethbridge
Away 3 – Spokane, Medicine Hat, Lethbridge

Medicine Hat 4
Home 2 – Kootenay, Calgary
Away - Lethbridge, Calgary

Friday, March 11, 2011

Kootenay 5 Swift Current 4 SO Game #68

Cranbrook, BC – The Kootenay ICE clinched at least 4th place in the eastern Conference with a 5-4 overtime shootout win over the Swift Current Broncos in WHL action on Friday night.

The loss eliminates Swift Current from making the playoffs.

ICE opened the scoring as Brayden McNabb fed Adam Rossignol in the low circle and took the pass from his skates to the stick and scored before the goalie came across the crease.
Brayden McNabb fed Cody Eakin with a stretch pass and went on a 2-on-1 break and he scored with a wrist shot on the glove side.
Broncos scored on the powerplay as a loose puck was found near the crease and lifted into the net by Brad Hoban.

Early in the 2nd period Joey Leach’s point shot was deflected by Joe Antilla and skipped over the goalies reaching leg.
Midway through the period the ICE dumped the puck into the zone and Steele Boomer won the race for the puck and banked the puck off the back off the goalie and in rolled into the net.

In the 3rd period the Broncos scored on the powerplay as Stepan Novotny went end-to-end and scored on a breakaway with a backhand deke through the legs.
Late in the 3rd period the Broncos got within a goal as Adam Lowry banged in his own rebound.
The Broncos pulled their goalie and tied the game 4-4 as Graham Black, in his 2nd WHL game, banged in a rebound.

The ICE won the shootout 2-1 on goals by Cody Eakin and Max Reinhart.
Graham Black scored for the Broncos.

The Broncos are now 0-34-0-1 when trailing after 2 periods.

ICE have 4 games left in the regular season and will visit Spokane on Saturday.

ICE Scratches – Luke Paulsen (8th game shoulder 4 weeks), Brock Montgomery (9th game hip 1 week), Brett Teskey (3rd goalie).

Game Summary
Swift Current 25-41-0-2 Kootenay 43-21-1-3

1st Period
1. Kootenay, Rossignol 2 (McNabb, Hurley) 3:22
2. Kootenay, Eakin 33 (McNabb, Skapski) 10:32
3. Swift Current, Hoban 20 (Vause, Verdino) 14:53 pp
Penalties – Boomer Ktn (hooking) 4:44, Craig SC Fraser Ktn (fighting) 7:18, Peddle SC Boomer Ktn (roughing) 12:48, Rintoul Ktn (cross checking) 13:06.
2nd Period
4. Kootenay, Antilla 20 (Leach, King) 1:25
5. Kootenay, Boomer 13 11:25
Penalties – Eakin Ktn (hooking) 13:00, Derko SC (holding) 14:59, Muth SC Hurley Ktn (fighting) 18:39.
3rd Period
6. Swift Current, Novotny 21 5:59 pp
7. Swift Current, Lowry 18 (Vause, Nedomlel) 15:55
8. Swift Current, Black 1 (Lowry, Hoban) 19:36
Penalties – Boomer Ktn (goalie interference) 5:25, Magnus SC (goalie interference) 6:59, Verdino SC Fraser Ktn (roughing) 8:46, Leach Ktn (interference) 13:34.
Overtime
No Scoring.
Penalties – None.
Shootout
Swift Current - Hoban, miss; Black, goal; Novotny, miss; Bloom, miss.
Kootenay – Ismond, miss; Eakin, goal; Fraser, miss; Reinhart, goal.
Shots on goal by
Swift Current – 9 - 3 – 8 – 2 = 22
Kootenay - 13 – 19 – 12 – 2 = 46
Goal (shots-saves) – Swift Current: Mark Friesen (L 24-34-0-2) (46-42) Kootenay: Mackenzie Skapski (W 2-1-0-0) (22-18)
Power plays (goals-chances) – Swift Current: 2/5 Kootenay: 0/2
Referees – Steve Papp, Colin Watt
Linesmen – Jeff Jobson, Jim Maniago
Attendance – 2,590

ICE Trivia Game #68

During every ICE broadcast we ask a trivia question.

Today’s Trivia question.

What is the Franchise Record for best +/1 rating in one season


ANSWER – +40 Mike Green 99-00

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Swift Current @ Kootenay Game #68

***GAME GOING AS SCHEDULED***

Because of the avalanche at the Elko Tunnel the road has been closed but this will not affect tonight's game.
The Broncos arrived on Thursday.
The Officials that were going to use that road have taken a different route and will not be delayed.
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The Kootenay ICE will host the Swift Current Broncos tonight in the 4th and final meeting of the season.
ICE lead the season series 2-1 with the most recent game on February 12th in Swift Current as the ICE won 6-4.
ICE are 4th in the Conference and need 1 more win to clinch home ice advanatage in the 1st round of the playoffs.
ICE are 4 points behind Medicine Hat for 3rd Place. Both teams have 5 games left in the regular season.
Swift Current is 11th in the Conference and are 1 loss away from being eliminated from making the playoffs.
Goalie Mackenzie Skapski has joined the club for a few weeks. His club has been eliminated from the playoffs.
WHL commissioner Ron Robison will be in attendance to present Nella Rounsville with the WHL Distinguished Service Award.
Listen for the Pre-Game Show at 6:30 on The Drive.

Leaders
ICE
Goals – 33 Matt Fraser
Assists – 45 Brayden McNabb
Points – 75 Cody Eakin
Defenseman – 65 Brayden McNabb (3rd in WHL)
Rookie – 10 Eric Benoit
PM – 106 Matt Fraser
+/- - +30 Joe Antilla
Avg – 2.86 Nathan Lieuwen

Broncos
Goals – 20 Stepan Novotny
Assists – 45 Justin Dowling
Points – 64 Justin Dowling
Defenseman – 23 Reece Scarlett
Rookie – 10 Trevor Cameron
PM – 131 Kyle Verdino
+/- - +
Avg – 3.31 Mark Friesen (T-2nd in WHL with 5 SO)

Head to Head
ICE
Max Reinhart 3-3-6
Matt Fraser 3-2-5
Drew Czerwonka 0-4-4
Kevin King 1-3-4
Brayden McNabb 1-3-4
Brett Teskey 1-0-0 3.00 .786%
Nathan Lieuwen 1-0-0 4.00 .852

Broncos
Brad Hoban 1-2-3
Taylor Vause 1-2-3
Adam Lowry 2-0-2
Mark Friesen 1-2-0 2.95 .919% 1 SO

Streaks
Matt Fraser 3 games 4-1-5
Cody Eakin 2 games 2-5-7
Max Reinhart 2 games 1-3-4

Home
Kevin King 21-20-41
Brayden McNabb 15-25-40
Max Reinhart 14-26-40
Matt Fraser 17-21-38
Jesse Ismond 8-19-27
Nathan Lieuwen 14-6-1-1 2.49 .912% 1 SO
Brett Teskey 8-2-0-0 2.97 .855% 1 SO

Canada West Awards

Calgary, AB -- The Western Hockey League is proud to announce that 100% of all Canada West University Hockey Award winners and 10 of the 12 Canada West University Hockey All Stars are graduates of the WHL. All are currently utilizing Western Canada's Premier Hockey Scholarship, a combination of the guaranteed WHL Scholarship and additional financial assistance provided by each individual Canada West Men's Hockey University program.

Spokane Chiefs graduate and fourth-year Alberta Golden Bears forward Derek Ryan was named Canada West University Hockey Most Valuable Player and also captured the 2010-11 Dave “Sweeney” Schriner Scoring Trophy tallying 17 goals and adding 30 assists for 47 points in 28 conference games. He recorded the most points by a Canada West player since 2005-06, while the 24-year-old led CW in goals, hat tricks (2) and was second in assists and placed third in CIS scoring.

WHL Graduates Capturing Canada West University Hockey Awards

MVP (Sullivan Trophy nominee as CIS Player of the Year): Derek Ryan, Alberta (SPO)

Dave “Sweeney” Schriner Scoring Trophy: Derek Ryan, Alberta (SPO)

Mervyn “Red” Dutton Trophy (Outstanding defenceman): Kyle Fecho, Alberta (REG, SEA, MJ)

University of Alberta Hockey Alumni Trophy (Outstanding Freshman): Jeremy Schappert, Manitoba (SEA)

UBC Hockey Alumni Trophy (Sportsmanship & Ability): Sean Ringrose, Alberta (MH)

Randy Gregg Award (Athletic ability, Academics & Citizenship): Eric Hunter, Alberta (PG)

Adam Kryczka Memorial Trophy (Canada West only, best team GAA): Dustin Butler (POR, KAM, PA) & Kris Lazaruk (KTN, KEL), Calgary

ALL-STARS
*Indicates WHL graduate
First Team Second Team

G: *Dustin Butler, Calgary Steve Christie, Manitoba

D: *Kyle Fecho, Alberta *Dane Crowley, Manitoba

D: Cory Pritz, Calgary *Jeremy Schappert, Manitoba

F: *Chad Klassen, Alberta *Blair Macaulay, Manitoba

F: *Derek Ryan, Alberta *Kyle Ross, Saskatchewan

F: *Reid Jorgensen, Calgary *Andrew Bailey, Saskatchewan

Award winners are now considered for national awards, to be handed out by Canadian Interuniversity Sport (CIS) at the 2011 University Cup, March 24-27 in Fredericton, NB.

CANADA WEST – Announcing the 2010-11 men’s hockey individual award winners and All-Stars, as selected by Canada West head coaches.

Conference Most Valuable Player and CIS Sullivan Trophy nominee is fourth-year Alberta Golden Bears forward Derek Ryan.

Ryan, a Spokane, WA product who also picked up the Dave “Sweeney” Schriner Scoring Trophy after earning career-highs across the board, tallying 17 goals and adding 30 assists for 47 points in 28 conference games. He recorded the most points by a Canada West player since 2005-06, while the 24-year-old led CW in goals, hat tricks (2) and was second in assists and placed third in CIS scoring.

Named October’s Husky-WHL Graduate of the Month back in October, the Science major also makes a second consecutive appearance as a First Team All-Star.

“Shift in and shift out, Derek is one of the hardest-working, most highly skilled players in the CIS,” said Bears head coach Eric Thurston. “His ability to play in all situations, in all three zones makes him one of the most solid performers in the country. In four seasons of watching him mature and develop with the Golden Bears, he has proven that he is not only a solid hockey player and a strong student, but also an exceptional young man who combines a desire to succeed on the ice, in the classroom and in life.”

Taking the Mervyn “Red” Dutton Trophy for a third straight season as the league’s Outstanding Defenceman is Alberta’s Kyle Fecho.

In his fifth and final Canada West season Fecho, a 26-year-old Business student from Hanna, AB, matches a mark established by former U of C defender Doug Quinn, who won the award in 1989, 1990 and 1991. The golden Bears alternate captain also gets a third consecutive All-Star nod from conference voters.

In 28 games, Fecho scored two goals and had 13 points, producing a +7 rating as first-place Alberta went 19-6-3 on the season. No stranger to success with the championship tournament-bound Bears, Fecho has already won a CIS title (2008) and three previous Canada West banners (2008, 2009, 2010) entering this weekend’s conference final.

Head coach Eric Thurston stated, “Once again this season we have relied upon Kyle for leadership on the blue line and he has delivered. Over the five seasons with the Golden Bears he has consistently been one of the CIS outstanding defencemen. He has done it all, playing on both our power-play and penalty-killing units, while playing against opponents top lines game in and game out. His consistent defensive play and outstanding play in all areas on the ice make him one of the keys to our success.”

Awarded the University of Alberta Hockey Alumni Trophy as Outstanding Freshman is Manitoba’s Jeremy Schappert.

Schappert, a 22-year-old former member of the Western hockey League’s Seattle Thunderbirds, had a strong rookie campaign with the Bisons, placing fifth in scoring among defenceman, eighth overall in rookie scoring, with 14 points (6G-8A-14) while playing in all 28 regular season games.

With the Bisons, he was the top defenceman in scoring and was asked to play heavy minutes against the top lines throughout the 2010-11 Canada West season. The Winnipeg native added a +4 plus/minus rating with four power play goals and 22 penalty minutes with Manitoba.

Bison men’s hockey head coach Mike Sirant said, “Jeremy was consistently one of the Bisons top performers this season. He quickly earned the trust of the coaching staff and was heavily relied upon in all key situations, including power play and penalty killing. Jeremy is an intelligent and mobile defenseman with an excellent offensive skill set, who also plays a physical, solid defensive game. He competes hard every game and is committed to team goals and winning.”

Another member of the Golden Bears, Edmonton native Sean Ringrose, wins the UBC Hockey Alumni Trophy for Sportsmanship & Ability.

The 5-10 Physical Education & Recreation student is the 10th University of Alberta player to win the honour. Offensively, Ringrose finished fifth in league scoring with 14-13-27 and just five penalties for 10 total minutes. As one of the league’s top power-play producers, he had five goals and 12 points with the man advantage. He had an impressive eight-game scoring streak early in the season and helped the U of A to a CIS No. 3 national ranking.

“Sean is one of the premier two-way players in CIS hockey, who combines offensive ability and defensive determination. He is a highly skilled centre who is used in all situations,” stated head coach Eric Thurston. “His skill set makes him an offensive threat and his work ethic and determination makes him a solid defensive player, who sees considerable time on our penalty killing unit. He has a willingness to accept any role for the team’s success, while he displays a respect for his teammates, opponents and the game.”

Named the Canada West nominee for the prestigious Randy Gregg Award for Athletic ability, Academics & Citizenship is Alberta Golden Bears team captain, forward Eric Hunter.

In his fourth year of eligibility Hunter, a Business student who hails from Oakbank, MB, moved into the role of captain after two seasons as an alternate captain. On the ice he picked up 10 goals and 13 assists for 23 points, good for 11th in Canada West scoring.

Off the ice, the two-time CIS Academic All-Canadian had a 3.40 grade point average (GPA) and will graduate from the University of Alberta with a Bachelor of Business degree.

In the community Hunter has been the Golden Bears hockey representative on the University Athletic Board for the past two seasons. , working with various community groups and charities. Programs include Athlete visits to the Stollery Children’s Hospital located in the University of Alberta Hospital, food drives for the University of Alberta Food Bank, fund raising efforts for the charity “Kids Sport”, a program dedicated to helping underprivileged children participate in youth sport and participation at Read-In Week.

Hunter has also worked with the University of Alberta’s “U School”, a program that brings elementary school students onto the campus, where one of the key components to this is the “stay in school” approach that is discussed with the children. He served as the Assistant Director of the 2010 University of Alberta Golden Bears Summer Hockey Camp, in charge of staffing the camp’s on-ice instructors, registration, ice rentals, etc.

“Eric has proven himself to be a natural leader for our team this season. As our team captain he has shown tremendous leadership on the ice, in the classroom and in the community with his hard work and effort.

Alberta head coach Eric Thurston offered his thoughts: “Eric’s leadership has been very important to the team this season as we have a very young team that has 15 players in either their first or second season in the lineup for most games. He has shown the new players in our program what it takes to be a successful student-athlete in the CIS. His skill and physical play makes him one of our top offensive players and his highly competitive nature makes him a solid example of the ultimate power forward.”

University of Calgary head coach Mark Howell is the Canada West Coach of the Year after leading his team to its best finish in 15 seasons.

After the Dinos missed the playoffs in 2009, Howell took over and has reeled off back-to-back post-season appearances, a second-place finish this season, and home ice advantage. Calgary defeated Saskatchewan in the semi-final last weekend to advance to the Canada West Final for the first time since 1996 and earn the program’s first University Cup appearance since 2000.

Including this season’s 17-8-3 finish, Howell has racked up a 30-17-9 record in his first two seasons and will lead the Dinos against the University of Alberta Golden Bears – the team he played for in the early 1990s – in this weekend’s conference championship series.

“In just two short years, Mark has re-established the University of Calgary as one of the premier hockey programs in Western Canada,” said Wayne Giles, Dean of Kinesiology at the University of Calgary. “His dedication and tireless work have led to success and a trip to the University Cup, and we congratulate him on this well-deserved honour.”

Compiling the lowest team goal against average was the Calgary Dinos goaltending duo of Dustin Butler and Kris Lazaruk, who earned the Adam Kryczka Memorial Trophy. The Dinos surrendered 67 goals over 28 games, an average of 2.29 per contest.

Taking the Fair Play Trophy for the eighth time in nine years are the Alberta Golden Bears, which had a league-low 325 penalty minutes over 28 games.

As top goalkeeper, Butler will also try to become the second straight Canada West winner of the CIS Goaltender of the Year Award, won last year by the Bisons’ Steve Christie, who has made the All-Star team again this season.

Selections to the 2010-11 All-Star team include Ryan, Fecho and Butler, who all make the First All-Star list, while Schappert was selected to the Second Team. Fecho and Chad Klassen each make a third straight appearance on the Canada West first team, while Ryan and Steve Christie are All-Stars for a third straight year. Reid Jorgensen has now been voted to the all-conference roster two years running, and 2009 All-Star Kyle Ross is back on the roster after making the jump from Regina to the University of Saskatchewan.

The Canada West championship takes place in Edmonton this weekend, where the Alberta Golden Bears host the Calgary Dinos in a best-of-three series beginning Friday night at Clare Drake Arena. Both teams have qualified for the University Cup.