Cranbrook, BC – The Kootenay ICE Hockey Club would like to announce the return of the Kootenay ICE Golf Tournament. This tournament, which has raised over $320,000 since its inception is the primary fundraiser for the Kootenay ICE Education Fund that ensures every player has the opportunity to gain post secondary education once their major junior career is over.
The tournament will be taking place at 1:30 pm on Friday, August 26 at the Cranbrook Golf Club with entries being limited to the first 32 paid teams. Each player entry is $160.00 and includes golf, dinner, calcutta and a first tee gift.
To register for the tournament please contact the Kootenay ICE Office at 250-417-0322. Registration deadline is Thursday, August 18.
Thursday, June 30, 2011
Wednesday, June 29, 2011
ICE Trade Import Pick
ICE have traded their 1st round pick, 51st overall, in today's Import Draft to Everett for a 2012 8th round Bantam pick.
The ICE will pass on their 2nd round pick and for the 2nd year in a row the club will not make a selection in the Import Draft.
The ICE can still add an import player that has been waived by another team.
From the ICE Office
Cranbrook, BC – Jeff Chynoweth, General Manager of the Kootenay ICE Hockey Club announced today that the ICE have traded their 2011 CHL Import Draft pick to the Everett Silvertips for a 8th round pick in the 2012 WHL Bantam Draft.
“We were looking to add a forward in the 1992 or 1993 age group that could come in and compete for a top six position with our Club and unfortunately we could not make that happen. Although we have passed on selecting a player in the CHL Import Draft for a second year in a row, it does not mean we will not have an Import player in our line-up at some point in the near future.” commented Chynoweth.
The ICE will pass on their 2nd round pick and for the 2nd year in a row the club will not make a selection in the Import Draft.
The ICE can still add an import player that has been waived by another team.
From the ICE Office
Cranbrook, BC – Jeff Chynoweth, General Manager of the Kootenay ICE Hockey Club announced today that the ICE have traded their 2011 CHL Import Draft pick to the Everett Silvertips for a 8th round pick in the 2012 WHL Bantam Draft.
“We were looking to add a forward in the 1992 or 1993 age group that could come in and compete for a top six position with our Club and unfortunately we could not make that happen. Although we have passed on selecting a player in the CHL Import Draft for a second year in a row, it does not mean we will not have an Import player in our line-up at some point in the near future.” commented Chynoweth.
ICE Regular Season Schedule
September (1 Road – 3 Home)
Fri 23 @ Red Deer
Sat 24 Calgary
Tue 27 Lethbridge
Fri 30 Regina
October (6 Road – 6 Home)
Sun 2 @ Calgary
Wed 5 @ Edmonton
Sat 8 @ Red Deer
Wed 12 Edmonton
Fri 14 Lethbridge
Sat 15 Prince Albert
Mon 17 @ Lethbridge
Tue 18 @ Medicine Hat
Sat 22 Moose Jaw
Sun 23 @ Calgary
Wed 26 Red Deer
Sat 29 Portland
November (6 Road – 5 Home)
Fri 4 Everett
Sat 5 Red Deer
Wed 9 Tri City
Sat 12 Seattle
Sun 13 Saskatoon
Sat 19 @ Victoria
Sun 20 @ Vancouver
Tue 22 @ Prince George
Wed 23 @ Kamloops
Fri 25 @ Kelowna
Wed 30 @ Saskatoon
December (5 Road – 5 Home)
Fri 2 @ Prince Albert
Sat 3 @ Moose Jaw
Sun 4 @ Swift Current
Fri 9 Medicine Hat
Sat 10 @ Medicine Hat
Tue 13 Red Deer
Fri 16 Swift Current
Tue 27 Lethbridge
Thu 29 @ Red Deer
Fri 30 Spokane
January (8 Road – 5 Home)
Mon 2 @ Lethbridge
Wed 4 Swift Current
Sat 7 Moose Jaw
Sun 8 Medicine Hat
Wed 11 @ Red Deer
Sat 14 @ Edmonton
Wed 18 @ Regina
Fri 20 @ Moose Jaw
Sat 21 @ Brandon
Tue 24 Brandon
Wed 25 @ Lethbridge
Fri 27 Prince Albert
Sat 28 @ Spokane
February (6 Road – 8 Home)
Fri 3 Calgary
Sat 4 Spokane
Tue 7 @ Edmonton
Fri 10 Red Deer
Sat 11 Saskatoon
Sun 12 @ Calgary
Tue 14 Brandon
Fri 17 Spokane
Sat 18 Regina
Tue 21 @ Brandon
Wed 22 @ Regina
Fri 24 @ Saskatoon
Sat 25 @ Prince Albert
Wed 29 Edmonton
March (4 Road – 4 Home)
Sat 3 Calgary
Tue 6 @ Swift Current
Wed 7 @ Medicine Hat
Fri 9 Medicine Hat
Sat 10 @ Spokane
Wed 14 Edmonton
Fri 16 Calgary
Sat 17 @ Calgary
Fri 23 @ Red Deer
Sat 24 Calgary
Tue 27 Lethbridge
Fri 30 Regina
October (6 Road – 6 Home)
Sun 2 @ Calgary
Wed 5 @ Edmonton
Sat 8 @ Red Deer
Wed 12 Edmonton
Fri 14 Lethbridge
Sat 15 Prince Albert
Mon 17 @ Lethbridge
Tue 18 @ Medicine Hat
Sat 22 Moose Jaw
Sun 23 @ Calgary
Wed 26 Red Deer
Sat 29 Portland
November (6 Road – 5 Home)
Fri 4 Everett
Sat 5 Red Deer
Wed 9 Tri City
Sat 12 Seattle
Sun 13 Saskatoon
Sat 19 @ Victoria
Sun 20 @ Vancouver
Tue 22 @ Prince George
Wed 23 @ Kamloops
Fri 25 @ Kelowna
Wed 30 @ Saskatoon
December (5 Road – 5 Home)
Fri 2 @ Prince Albert
Sat 3 @ Moose Jaw
Sun 4 @ Swift Current
Fri 9 Medicine Hat
Sat 10 @ Medicine Hat
Tue 13 Red Deer
Fri 16 Swift Current
Tue 27 Lethbridge
Thu 29 @ Red Deer
Fri 30 Spokane
January (8 Road – 5 Home)
Mon 2 @ Lethbridge
Wed 4 Swift Current
Sat 7 Moose Jaw
Sun 8 Medicine Hat
Wed 11 @ Red Deer
Sat 14 @ Edmonton
Wed 18 @ Regina
Fri 20 @ Moose Jaw
Sat 21 @ Brandon
Tue 24 Brandon
Wed 25 @ Lethbridge
Fri 27 Prince Albert
Sat 28 @ Spokane
February (6 Road – 8 Home)
Fri 3 Calgary
Sat 4 Spokane
Tue 7 @ Edmonton
Fri 10 Red Deer
Sat 11 Saskatoon
Sun 12 @ Calgary
Tue 14 Brandon
Fri 17 Spokane
Sat 18 Regina
Tue 21 @ Brandon
Wed 22 @ Regina
Fri 24 @ Saskatoon
Sat 25 @ Prince Albert
Wed 29 Edmonton
March (4 Road – 4 Home)
Sat 3 Calgary
Tue 6 @ Swift Current
Wed 7 @ Medicine Hat
Fri 9 Medicine Hat
Sat 10 @ Spokane
Wed 14 Edmonton
Fri 16 Calgary
Sat 17 @ Calgary
ICE on Import Draft Day
The 2011 Canadian Hockey League Import Draft goes today.
Kootenay ICE General Manager Jeff Chynoweth explains the strategy heading into the draft.
"Going in, if we decide to pick a player and that's a big if right now, we're looking at a '92 or '93 forward. We don't know if we're going to find that through the draft or maybe a returning player that an existing team has dropped for next season."
Chynoweth says he doesn't know whether today will be the day, but adding forwards is a priority.
"We want a certain player and that's the biggest thing. We're getting inundated with lots of requests for 1994 born players, both goaltenders and defensemen. But we think that's the strength of our hockey club. We're trying to focus on getting some forwards to replenish our cupboard after the Cody Eakin trade from last January."
The ICE draft pick is 51st overall and is slated for at 3:20.
Kootenay ICE General Manager Jeff Chynoweth explains the strategy heading into the draft.
"Going in, if we decide to pick a player and that's a big if right now, we're looking at a '92 or '93 forward. We don't know if we're going to find that through the draft or maybe a returning player that an existing team has dropped for next season."
Chynoweth says he doesn't know whether today will be the day, but adding forwards is a priority.
"We want a certain player and that's the biggest thing. We're getting inundated with lots of requests for 1994 born players, both goaltenders and defensemen. But we think that's the strength of our hockey club. We're trying to focus on getting some forwards to replenish our cupboard after the Cody Eakin trade from last January."
The ICE draft pick is 51st overall and is slated for at 3:20.
Monday, June 27, 2011
10 Things I Think I Think
1. I think it was no surprise that Nathan Lieuwen was drafted on Saturday. He is the 4th ICE goalie drafted joining Taylor Dakers, Jeff Glass and Dan Blackburn. Thomas Heemskerk signed a free agent contract while with Everett.
2. I think ICE prospect Michael King (2008 3rd round Bantam pick), who is committed to Colorado College, must be disappointed in not being selected after being in the rankings most of the season.
3. I think Cranbrook native Sam Mellor, who played BCHL w/Trail, is feeling the same as King.
4. I think after not having a player selected Everett will have a player selected 1st overall in 2012 as defenseman Ryan Murray will be the most talked about prospect in the WHL.
5. I think it'll be interesting to see what happens in Medicine Hat after the new rink proposal was voted down 6-3 in city council. The building does net meet WHL standards.
6. I think when the WHL regular season schedule is released this week I'll be watching who the home opener will be against (banner night) and if the club will continue with a New Years Eve game.
7. I think the ICE will either trade for an Import player or trade up in the Import Draft. Their 1st selection is 51st overall which is not great.
8. I think there will be a few undrafted ICE players receiving invites to NHL camps.
9. I think the WHL teams looking to fill their coaching staffs are waiting to see who doesn't get jobs in the NHL and AHL. It's a domino affect that can last all summer. Cory Clouston, Brad Lauer and Ryan McGill will find jobs somewhere.
10. I think these are my non-hockey thoughts.
a) Last week I said the best new TV Show was The Sports Show with Norm MacDonald and then found out it was cancelled. Too bad, it was laugh out loud funny.
b) Another new show to check out is Feherty on the Golf channel. It's quirky but worth a look.
c) Best TV commercial is the Snickers ad with Joe Pesci and Don Rickles.
2. I think ICE prospect Michael King (2008 3rd round Bantam pick), who is committed to Colorado College, must be disappointed in not being selected after being in the rankings most of the season.
3. I think Cranbrook native Sam Mellor, who played BCHL w/Trail, is feeling the same as King.
4. I think after not having a player selected Everett will have a player selected 1st overall in 2012 as defenseman Ryan Murray will be the most talked about prospect in the WHL.
5. I think it'll be interesting to see what happens in Medicine Hat after the new rink proposal was voted down 6-3 in city council. The building does net meet WHL standards.
6. I think when the WHL regular season schedule is released this week I'll be watching who the home opener will be against (banner night) and if the club will continue with a New Years Eve game.
7. I think the ICE will either trade for an Import player or trade up in the Import Draft. Their 1st selection is 51st overall which is not great.
8. I think there will be a few undrafted ICE players receiving invites to NHL camps.
9. I think the WHL teams looking to fill their coaching staffs are waiting to see who doesn't get jobs in the NHL and AHL. It's a domino affect that can last all summer. Cory Clouston, Brad Lauer and Ryan McGill will find jobs somewhere.
10. I think these are my non-hockey thoughts.
a) Last week I said the best new TV Show was The Sports Show with Norm MacDonald and then found out it was cancelled. Too bad, it was laugh out loud funny.
b) Another new show to check out is Feherty on the Golf channel. It's quirky but worth a look.
c) Best TV commercial is the Snickers ad with Joe Pesci and Don Rickles.
Friday, June 24, 2011
NHL Draft - WHL Notes - Lieuwen 6th round to Buffalo
Ryan Nugent-Hopkins - 1st round 1st overall Edmonton
2008 WHL Bantam Draft - 1st round 1st overall
19th year in a row a player from Red Deer has been drafted, every year in Franchise history.
Duncan Siemens - 1st round 11th overall Colorado
2008 WHL Bantam Draft - 1st round 3rd overall, pick acquired w/Stefan Elliott from Prince George for Devon Setoguchi
7 of the last 10 years a Saskatoon player has been drafted and 36 of 39 years a player drafted.
Sven Bartschi - 1st round 13th overall Calgary
2010 Import Draft - 1st round 7th overall, pick acquired w/Luca Sbisa & 2011 5th round Bantam pick (Michael Fortin) from Lethbridge for Jacob Berglund, Daniel Johnston & 2010 1st round Import pick
9 of last 10 years a Portland player has been drafted, 33 of 35 years in Franchise history.
Mark McNeill - 1st round 18th overall Chicago
2008 Bantam Draft - 1st round 5th overall
2 of last 6 years a Prince Albert player has been drafted, player drafted 25 of last 29 years.
Joe Morrow - 1st round 23rd overall Pittsburgh
2007 Bantam Draft - 2nd round, pick acquired w/2007 1st round Bantam pick (Brad Ross), 2007 5th round Bantam pick (Daniel Johnston) & Michael Burns from Moose Jaw for 2007 1st overall pick (Quinton Howden) & 2007 3rd round Bantam pick (Dylan McIlrath)
Brother Josh WHL Career w/Kamloops & Kootenay
David Musil - 2nd round Edmonton
Vancouver acquired from Kootenay for 2010 5th round Bantam pick (Jesse Wood-Shatz) & 2011 1st round Bantam pick
10th year in a row a Vancouver player has been drafted, every year in Franchise history.
Ty Rattie - 2nd round St. Louis
2008 Bantam Draft - 1st round 2nd overall
Joel Edmundson - 2nd round St. Louis
2008 Bantam Draft - 6th round
22 of last 23 years a Moose Jaw player has been drafted, 25 of 27 years in Franchise history.
Tyler Wotherspoon - 2nd round Calgary
2008 Bantam Draft - 2nd round
Adam Lowry - 3rd round Winnipeg
2008 Bantam Draft - 4th round
24 of 25 years a Swift Current player has been drafted.
Keegan Lowe - 3rd round Carolina
2008 Bantam Draft - 6th round
3 of last 4 years an Edmonton player has been selected.
Travis Ewanyk - 3rd round Edmonton
2008 Bantam Draft - 3rd round
Harrison Ruopp - 3rd round Phoenix
2008 Bantam Draft - 2nd round, pick acquired from Everett w/2009 3rd round Bantam pick for 2008 2nd round Bantam pick (Tysen Giebel)
Michael St. Croix - 4th round NY Rangers
2008 Bantam Draft - 1st round 4th overall
Colin Jacobs - 4th round Buffalo
2008 Bantam Draft - 4th round, pick acquired from Portland for Rob Klinkhammer
26 of last 27 years a Seattle player has been drafted, 30 of 33 years in Franchise history.
Kale Kessy - 4th round Phoenix
10 of last 11 years a Medicine Hat player has been drafted, 36 in 39 years in Franchise history.
Marek Tvrdon - 4th round Detroit
2010 Import Draft - 1st round 13th overall, pick acquired w/Derek Tendler & 2011 5th round Bantam pick from Regina for Mitch Spooner, Cass Mappin & Mikael Jung
Marcel Noebels - 4th round Philadelphia
2010 Import Draft - 1st round 10th overall
Zachary Yuen - 4th round Winnipeg
2008 Bantam Draft - 1st round 22nd overall
3 of last 6 years a Tri City player has been drafted, player drafted 20 of the last 23 years.
John Persson - 5th round NY Islanders
2009 Import Draft - 1st round 41st overall, pick acquired w/Nathan Green from Brandon for 2009 1st round Import pick (Toni Rajala)
Brenden Kitchton - 5th round NY Islanders
2007 Bantam Draft - 3rd round, pick acquired w/2007 5th round Bantam pick from Red Deer for Jason Lynch
2010 invite to Detroit camp
23 of 26 years a Spokane player has been drafted.
Shane McColgan - 5th round NY Rangers
2008 Bantam Draft - 1st round 13th overall, pick acquired w/2008 4th round Bantam pick (Jordan Cooke) from Brandon for 2008 1st round Bantam pick (Klarc Wilson)
19 of 20 years a Kelowna player has been drafted.
Darren Dietz - 5th round Montreal
Darian Dziurzynski - 5th round Phoenix
2010 invite to Phoenix camp
Dominik Uher - 5th round Pittsburgh
2009 Import Draft - 1st round 47th overall
Darren Kramer - 6th round Ottawa
Reece Scarlett - 6th round New Jersey
2008 Bantam Draft - 1st round 12th overall
Laurent Brossoit - 6th round Calgary
2008 Bantam Draft - 2nd round
Matej Stransky - 6th round Dallas
2010 Import Draft - 2nd round, pick acquired from Prince George
Nathan Lieuwen - 6th round Buffalo
2006 Bantam Draft - 1st round 16th overall
12 of last 13 years a Kootenay player has been drafted, 13 of 15 years in Franchise history.
Richard Nedomlel - 6th round Detroit
2010 Import Draft - 1st round 31st overall
Jordan Fransoo - 7th round Ottawa
2008 Bantam Draft - 5th round, pick acquired from Moose Jaw for Kurt Jory
19 of last 22 years a Brandon player has been drafted.
Brody Sutter - 7th round Carolina
Lethbridge acquired from Saskatoon for 2009 5th round Bantam pick
2010 invite to Florida camp
21 of 24 years a Lethbridge player has been drafted.
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WHL teams with no player drafted ...
Calgary - ends streak of player drafted 13 years in a row, player drafted 14 of 16 years in Franchise history.
Everett - ends streak of player drafted 5 years in a row, 5 of 8 years a player drafted in Franchise history.
Kamloops - 28 of 30 years a player drafted.
Prince George - 34 of 39 years a player drafted in Franchise history.
Regina - 15 of last 17 years a player drafted, 33 of 38 years in Franchise history.
Victoria/Chilliwack - 3 of 5 years a player drafted in Franchise history.
2008 WHL Bantam Draft - 1st round 1st overall
19th year in a row a player from Red Deer has been drafted, every year in Franchise history.
Duncan Siemens - 1st round 11th overall Colorado
2008 WHL Bantam Draft - 1st round 3rd overall, pick acquired w/Stefan Elliott from Prince George for Devon Setoguchi
7 of the last 10 years a Saskatoon player has been drafted and 36 of 39 years a player drafted.
Sven Bartschi - 1st round 13th overall Calgary
2010 Import Draft - 1st round 7th overall, pick acquired w/Luca Sbisa & 2011 5th round Bantam pick (Michael Fortin) from Lethbridge for Jacob Berglund, Daniel Johnston & 2010 1st round Import pick
9 of last 10 years a Portland player has been drafted, 33 of 35 years in Franchise history.
Mark McNeill - 1st round 18th overall Chicago
2008 Bantam Draft - 1st round 5th overall
2 of last 6 years a Prince Albert player has been drafted, player drafted 25 of last 29 years.
Joe Morrow - 1st round 23rd overall Pittsburgh
2007 Bantam Draft - 2nd round, pick acquired w/2007 1st round Bantam pick (Brad Ross), 2007 5th round Bantam pick (Daniel Johnston) & Michael Burns from Moose Jaw for 2007 1st overall pick (Quinton Howden) & 2007 3rd round Bantam pick (Dylan McIlrath)
Brother Josh WHL Career w/Kamloops & Kootenay
David Musil - 2nd round Edmonton
Vancouver acquired from Kootenay for 2010 5th round Bantam pick (Jesse Wood-Shatz) & 2011 1st round Bantam pick
10th year in a row a Vancouver player has been drafted, every year in Franchise history.
Ty Rattie - 2nd round St. Louis
2008 Bantam Draft - 1st round 2nd overall
Joel Edmundson - 2nd round St. Louis
2008 Bantam Draft - 6th round
22 of last 23 years a Moose Jaw player has been drafted, 25 of 27 years in Franchise history.
Tyler Wotherspoon - 2nd round Calgary
2008 Bantam Draft - 2nd round
Adam Lowry - 3rd round Winnipeg
2008 Bantam Draft - 4th round
24 of 25 years a Swift Current player has been drafted.
Keegan Lowe - 3rd round Carolina
2008 Bantam Draft - 6th round
3 of last 4 years an Edmonton player has been selected.
Travis Ewanyk - 3rd round Edmonton
2008 Bantam Draft - 3rd round
Harrison Ruopp - 3rd round Phoenix
2008 Bantam Draft - 2nd round, pick acquired from Everett w/2009 3rd round Bantam pick for 2008 2nd round Bantam pick (Tysen Giebel)
Michael St. Croix - 4th round NY Rangers
2008 Bantam Draft - 1st round 4th overall
Colin Jacobs - 4th round Buffalo
2008 Bantam Draft - 4th round, pick acquired from Portland for Rob Klinkhammer
26 of last 27 years a Seattle player has been drafted, 30 of 33 years in Franchise history.
Kale Kessy - 4th round Phoenix
10 of last 11 years a Medicine Hat player has been drafted, 36 in 39 years in Franchise history.
Marek Tvrdon - 4th round Detroit
2010 Import Draft - 1st round 13th overall, pick acquired w/Derek Tendler & 2011 5th round Bantam pick from Regina for Mitch Spooner, Cass Mappin & Mikael Jung
Marcel Noebels - 4th round Philadelphia
2010 Import Draft - 1st round 10th overall
Zachary Yuen - 4th round Winnipeg
2008 Bantam Draft - 1st round 22nd overall
3 of last 6 years a Tri City player has been drafted, player drafted 20 of the last 23 years.
John Persson - 5th round NY Islanders
2009 Import Draft - 1st round 41st overall, pick acquired w/Nathan Green from Brandon for 2009 1st round Import pick (Toni Rajala)
Brenden Kitchton - 5th round NY Islanders
2007 Bantam Draft - 3rd round, pick acquired w/2007 5th round Bantam pick from Red Deer for Jason Lynch
2010 invite to Detroit camp
23 of 26 years a Spokane player has been drafted.
Shane McColgan - 5th round NY Rangers
2008 Bantam Draft - 1st round 13th overall, pick acquired w/2008 4th round Bantam pick (Jordan Cooke) from Brandon for 2008 1st round Bantam pick (Klarc Wilson)
19 of 20 years a Kelowna player has been drafted.
Darren Dietz - 5th round Montreal
Darian Dziurzynski - 5th round Phoenix
2010 invite to Phoenix camp
Dominik Uher - 5th round Pittsburgh
2009 Import Draft - 1st round 47th overall
Darren Kramer - 6th round Ottawa
Reece Scarlett - 6th round New Jersey
2008 Bantam Draft - 1st round 12th overall
Laurent Brossoit - 6th round Calgary
2008 Bantam Draft - 2nd round
Matej Stransky - 6th round Dallas
2010 Import Draft - 2nd round, pick acquired from Prince George
Nathan Lieuwen - 6th round Buffalo
2006 Bantam Draft - 1st round 16th overall
12 of last 13 years a Kootenay player has been drafted, 13 of 15 years in Franchise history.
Richard Nedomlel - 6th round Detroit
2010 Import Draft - 1st round 31st overall
Jordan Fransoo - 7th round Ottawa
2008 Bantam Draft - 5th round, pick acquired from Moose Jaw for Kurt Jory
19 of last 22 years a Brandon player has been drafted.
Brody Sutter - 7th round Carolina
Lethbridge acquired from Saskatoon for 2009 5th round Bantam pick
2010 invite to Florida camp
21 of 24 years a Lethbridge player has been drafted.
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WHL teams with no player drafted ...
Calgary - ends streak of player drafted 13 years in a row, player drafted 14 of 16 years in Franchise history.
Everett - ends streak of player drafted 5 years in a row, 5 of 8 years a player drafted in Franchise history.
Kamloops - 28 of 30 years a player drafted.
Prince George - 34 of 39 years a player drafted in Franchise history.
Regina - 15 of last 17 years a player drafted, 33 of 38 years in Franchise history.
Victoria/Chilliwack - 3 of 5 years a player drafted in Franchise history.
Thursday, June 23, 2011
WHL Exhibition Schedule
The Kootenay ICE will play 5 preseason games, all on the road.
Regular season schedule will be released next week.
Tue Aug 30
Moose Jaw @ Swift Current 7:00 Rookies
Wed Aug 31
Saskatoon @ Prince Albert 7:00
Fri Sept 2
Tri City @ Everett 7:00 Everett Tournament
Spokane vs Seattle 3:00 Everett Tournament
Victoria @ Kamloops 7:00
Vancouver @ Kelowna 7:05
Moose Jaw @ Regina 7:00
Sat Sept 3
Portland vs Tri City 3:00 Everett Tournament
Spokane @ Everett 7:00 Everett Tournament
Victoria @ Kelowna 7:05
Regina @ Moose Jaw 7:00
Prince Albert @ Saskatoon 7:05
Kamloops @ Vancouver 7:00 Ladner
Sun Sept 4
Spokane vs Portland 1:00 Everett Tournament
Seattle @ Everett 5:00 Everett Tournament
Prince George vs Red Deer 11:00 Edmonton Tournament
Calgary vs Medicine Hat 3:00 Edmonton Tournament
Edmonton vs Swift Current 7:00 Edmonton Tournament
Monday Sept 5
Prince George vs Calgary 11:00 Edmonton Tournament
Red Deer vs Swift Current 3:00 Edmonton Tournament
Edmonton vs Medicine Hat 7:00 Edmonton Tournament
Thu Sept 8
Kootenay @ Tri City 7:05 Tri City Tournament
Calgary @ Lethbridge 7:00 Taber
Fri Sept 9
Kootenay vs Everett 11:00 Tri City Tournament
Moose Jaw @ Brandon 7:30
Seattle vs Spokane 3:00 Tri City Tournament
Portland @ Tri City 7:00 Tri City Tournament
Kelowna @ Kamloops 7:00
Edmonton @ Prince George 7:00
Lethbridge @ Red Deer 7:30 Innisfail
Medicine Hat @ Regina 7:00 Shaunavon
Saskatoon @ Swift Current 7:00
Victoria @ Vancouver 7:30 Ladner
Sat Sept 10
Kootenay vs Portland 3:00 Tri City Tournament
Red Deer @ Calgary 7:00 Flames Arena
Seattle vs Everett 11:00 Tri City Tournament
Spokane @ Tri City 7:00 Tri City Tournament
Kamloops @ Kelowna 7:05
Lethbridge @ Medicine Hat 7:30
Brandon @ Moose Jaw 7:00
Edmonton @ Prince George 7:00 Jasper
Swift Current @ Regina 7:00
Vancouver @ Victoria 7:05 Maple Ridge
Wed Sept 14
Prince George @ Kamloops 7:00
Medicine Hat @ Lethbridge 7:00 Nicholas Sheran
Tri City @ Spokane 7:00
Fri Sept 16
Kootenay @ Lethbridge 7:00 Crowsnest Pass
Regina @ Brandon 7:30
Vancouver @ Everett 7:05
Saskatoon @ Moose Jaw 7:00
Seattle @ Portland 5:30 Winterhawks Skating Center
Swift Current @ Prince Albert 7:00
Kamloops @ Prince George 7:00
Edmonton @ Red Deer 7:30 Lacombe
Kelowna @ Victoria 7:05
Sat Sept 17
Lethbridge vs Calgary 7:00 Crowsnest Pass
Medicine Hat @ Red Deer 7:30 Stettler
Brandon @ Regina 7:00
Moose Jaw @ Saskatoon 7:05
Everett @ Seattle 7:05
Prince Albert @ Swift Current 7:00 Shaunavon
Spokane @ Tri City 7:05
Kelowna @ Vancouver 7:00 Ladner
Sun Sept 18
Calgary vs Kootenay 2:00 Crowsnest Pass
Regular season schedule will be released next week.
Tue Aug 30
Moose Jaw @ Swift Current 7:00 Rookies
Wed Aug 31
Saskatoon @ Prince Albert 7:00
Fri Sept 2
Tri City @ Everett 7:00 Everett Tournament
Spokane vs Seattle 3:00 Everett Tournament
Victoria @ Kamloops 7:00
Vancouver @ Kelowna 7:05
Moose Jaw @ Regina 7:00
Sat Sept 3
Portland vs Tri City 3:00 Everett Tournament
Spokane @ Everett 7:00 Everett Tournament
Victoria @ Kelowna 7:05
Regina @ Moose Jaw 7:00
Prince Albert @ Saskatoon 7:05
Kamloops @ Vancouver 7:00 Ladner
Sun Sept 4
Spokane vs Portland 1:00 Everett Tournament
Seattle @ Everett 5:00 Everett Tournament
Prince George vs Red Deer 11:00 Edmonton Tournament
Calgary vs Medicine Hat 3:00 Edmonton Tournament
Edmonton vs Swift Current 7:00 Edmonton Tournament
Monday Sept 5
Prince George vs Calgary 11:00 Edmonton Tournament
Red Deer vs Swift Current 3:00 Edmonton Tournament
Edmonton vs Medicine Hat 7:00 Edmonton Tournament
Thu Sept 8
Kootenay @ Tri City 7:05 Tri City Tournament
Calgary @ Lethbridge 7:00 Taber
Fri Sept 9
Kootenay vs Everett 11:00 Tri City Tournament
Moose Jaw @ Brandon 7:30
Seattle vs Spokane 3:00 Tri City Tournament
Portland @ Tri City 7:00 Tri City Tournament
Kelowna @ Kamloops 7:00
Edmonton @ Prince George 7:00
Lethbridge @ Red Deer 7:30 Innisfail
Medicine Hat @ Regina 7:00 Shaunavon
Saskatoon @ Swift Current 7:00
Victoria @ Vancouver 7:30 Ladner
Sat Sept 10
Kootenay vs Portland 3:00 Tri City Tournament
Red Deer @ Calgary 7:00 Flames Arena
Seattle vs Everett 11:00 Tri City Tournament
Spokane @ Tri City 7:00 Tri City Tournament
Kamloops @ Kelowna 7:05
Lethbridge @ Medicine Hat 7:30
Brandon @ Moose Jaw 7:00
Edmonton @ Prince George 7:00 Jasper
Swift Current @ Regina 7:00
Vancouver @ Victoria 7:05 Maple Ridge
Wed Sept 14
Prince George @ Kamloops 7:00
Medicine Hat @ Lethbridge 7:00 Nicholas Sheran
Tri City @ Spokane 7:00
Fri Sept 16
Kootenay @ Lethbridge 7:00 Crowsnest Pass
Regina @ Brandon 7:30
Vancouver @ Everett 7:05
Saskatoon @ Moose Jaw 7:00
Seattle @ Portland 5:30 Winterhawks Skating Center
Swift Current @ Prince Albert 7:00
Kamloops @ Prince George 7:00
Edmonton @ Red Deer 7:30 Lacombe
Kelowna @ Victoria 7:05
Sat Sept 17
Lethbridge vs Calgary 7:00 Crowsnest Pass
Medicine Hat @ Red Deer 7:30 Stettler
Brandon @ Regina 7:00
Moose Jaw @ Saskatoon 7:05
Everett @ Seattle 7:05
Prince Albert @ Swift Current 7:00 Shaunavon
Spokane @ Tri City 7:05
Kelowna @ Vancouver 7:00 Ladner
Sun Sept 18
Calgary vs Kootenay 2:00 Crowsnest Pass
NHL
Ottawa Senators have named 2 assistant coaches and both were in this years Memorial Cup tournament as Mississauga's Dave Cameron and Owen Sound's Mark Reeds have taken the step from the OHL to the NHL.
The coach of the other team that played the ICE, Gerard Gallant of the Saint John Sea Dogs, has been rumoured to getting a job in the NHL this season as well.
The coach of the other team that played the ICE, Gerard Gallant of the Saint John Sea Dogs, has been rumoured to getting a job in the NHL this season as well.
Tuesday, June 21, 2011
From The Green Bay Committee
Last year the total number of season tickets was about 1830, which included the Reach Out season tickets. I am pleased to report that the current total is 2010 season tickets, excluding the Reach Out tickets and season tickets from now until the beginning of the season. I have talked to Jeff and his marketing team and we will be working together on the promotion of the Reach Out tickets in August 2011; our goal is to sell 120 (which would bring our total to 2130). We will also be working with the ICE to increase the sales of regular season tickets right up to the deadline in September.
Thank you for those committee members who attended my 4:00 meetings and especially Bre. Jason Caven and the radio station played a huge role in promoting the Early Bird Program. Special thanks to those individuals who were interviewed on the radio about the benefits of the ICE and WHL to our community, including Karin Penner, Melanie Fiorentino, Rob Niedermayer, Nathan Lieuwen, Bre, Noah Caven, Loree Duczek, Mike Adams, Reverend Reg Friesen, Liz Schatschneider, and Kris Knoblauch. I am also looking forward to working with Jeff and his team in the revitalization of the school programs and the promotion of next year’s Faith Night and other theme nights.
Many good things are happening with our positive and cooperative approach. Again, my ultimate goal is to create a permanent committee of relevant stakeholders, which would focus on maximizing the economic, social and entertainment benefits of the ICE to our region. Such a committee could include representatives from the ICE, the City, the Chamber of Commerce, Junior Chamber of Commerce, Community Living, the School District, Cranbrook Minor Hockey, service clubs and other organizations (both inside and outside the City of Cranbrook). Feel free to email me with any of your constructive comments and suggestions.
In the final analysis, many people in our community believe that the WHL to our region is as important as the NHL to Winnipeg (another small market).
Thanks and the 4:00 meetings are hereby terminated for now.
Allan
Thank you for those committee members who attended my 4:00 meetings and especially Bre. Jason Caven and the radio station played a huge role in promoting the Early Bird Program. Special thanks to those individuals who were interviewed on the radio about the benefits of the ICE and WHL to our community, including Karin Penner, Melanie Fiorentino, Rob Niedermayer, Nathan Lieuwen, Bre, Noah Caven, Loree Duczek, Mike Adams, Reverend Reg Friesen, Liz Schatschneider, and Kris Knoblauch. I am also looking forward to working with Jeff and his team in the revitalization of the school programs and the promotion of next year’s Faith Night and other theme nights.
Many good things are happening with our positive and cooperative approach. Again, my ultimate goal is to create a permanent committee of relevant stakeholders, which would focus on maximizing the economic, social and entertainment benefits of the ICE to our region. Such a committee could include representatives from the ICE, the City, the Chamber of Commerce, Junior Chamber of Commerce, Community Living, the School District, Cranbrook Minor Hockey, service clubs and other organizations (both inside and outside the City of Cranbrook). Feel free to email me with any of your constructive comments and suggestions.
In the final analysis, many people in our community believe that the WHL to our region is as important as the NHL to Winnipeg (another small market).
Thanks and the 4:00 meetings are hereby terminated for now.
Allan
Monday, June 20, 2011
10 Things I Think I Think
1. I think the Kootenay ICE should be on the cover of the next Phone Book with their team championship picture in Portland. The 2002 Memorial Cup picture was the cover in 2002. By the way, with the access to information on the Internet do they even make phone books anymore?
2. I think Red Deer is the favorite to host the 2013 Memorial Cup. They are in the final three with Kelowna (who hosted in 2004) and Saskatoon (who hosted the 2010 WJHC and the 1989 Memorial Cup). Since the tournament format was created its has been hosted in Alberta only once, 1974 in Calgary.
3. I think every time I saw Boston Coach Claude Julien during the playoffs I thought of the 2001 NHL Draft in Florida where I shared a cab with him going from our hotel to another hotel where all the NHL people were located. For a reason I can't remember, I paid for the ride. Wait, What?
4. I think you have to be happy for former ICE trainer Brad Shaw who will not only work in the NHL after spending 1 year in the AHL but he will be in his home province of Manitoba. He grew up following the Jets.
5. I think Max Reinhart will get an invite to Canada's WJHC main camp in December even though he is not attending the summer camp. Some of the possible returning players will be in the NHL and that will create a few openings, plus Reinhart's play should catch their attention.
6. I think with the WHL schedule meetings today, the ICE will probably hope to have their BC trip in December when the Rec-Plex is unavailable because of the curling event.
7. I think it'll be interesting to see who will be the new Assistant Coach in Vancouver. That person will be Head Coach when Don Hay goes to the WJHC.
8. I think there were a few people who were not surprised Curtis Hunt was fired as Head Coach of the Regina Pats. Everyone is surprised it came 3 months after their season ended.
9. I think in the 1st round of this weeks NHL Draft there will be 9 players selected who played against the ICE this year. 6 from the WHL and 3 from the Saint John Sea Dogs.
10. I think these are my non-hockey thoughts.
a) Is it wrong the only movie I want to see this summer is Cars 2? It's out this weekend.
b) My headline for Rory McIlroy's US Open victory is "Rory Roars Like A Tiger"
c) 1st Day of Summer is tomorrow and we need some warmer weather soon as it's be a long depressing Winter/Spring. Just so you know that big bright thing in the sky is called a Sun. Long time no see.
d) Best new show on TV is the Sports Show with Norm McDonald. It's must see TV.
2. I think Red Deer is the favorite to host the 2013 Memorial Cup. They are in the final three with Kelowna (who hosted in 2004) and Saskatoon (who hosted the 2010 WJHC and the 1989 Memorial Cup). Since the tournament format was created its has been hosted in Alberta only once, 1974 in Calgary.
3. I think every time I saw Boston Coach Claude Julien during the playoffs I thought of the 2001 NHL Draft in Florida where I shared a cab with him going from our hotel to another hotel where all the NHL people were located. For a reason I can't remember, I paid for the ride. Wait, What?
4. I think you have to be happy for former ICE trainer Brad Shaw who will not only work in the NHL after spending 1 year in the AHL but he will be in his home province of Manitoba. He grew up following the Jets.
5. I think Max Reinhart will get an invite to Canada's WJHC main camp in December even though he is not attending the summer camp. Some of the possible returning players will be in the NHL and that will create a few openings, plus Reinhart's play should catch their attention.
6. I think with the WHL schedule meetings today, the ICE will probably hope to have their BC trip in December when the Rec-Plex is unavailable because of the curling event.
7. I think it'll be interesting to see who will be the new Assistant Coach in Vancouver. That person will be Head Coach when Don Hay goes to the WJHC.
8. I think there were a few people who were not surprised Curtis Hunt was fired as Head Coach of the Regina Pats. Everyone is surprised it came 3 months after their season ended.
9. I think in the 1st round of this weeks NHL Draft there will be 9 players selected who played against the ICE this year. 6 from the WHL and 3 from the Saint John Sea Dogs.
10. I think these are my non-hockey thoughts.
a) Is it wrong the only movie I want to see this summer is Cars 2? It's out this weekend.
b) My headline for Rory McIlroy's US Open victory is "Rory Roars Like A Tiger"
c) 1st Day of Summer is tomorrow and we need some warmer weather soon as it's be a long depressing Winter/Spring. Just so you know that big bright thing in the sky is called a Sun. Long time no see.
d) Best new show on TV is the Sports Show with Norm McDonald. It's must see TV.
Friday, June 17, 2011
Canada Camp
Canada’s National Junior Team Summer Development Camp, scheduled for August 3-7 in Edmonton and Fort McMurray, Alta. Forty-six players have been invited to attend the camp.
Goaltenders
Tyler Bunz L/G 6'1" 200 02/11/92 St. Albert, Alta./Alb. Medicine Hat (WHL) EDM '10 (5, 121)
Louis Domingue R/D 6'3" 191 03/06/92 Mont St-Hilaire, Que./QC Quebec (QMJHL) PHX '10 (5, 138)
*Mark Visentin L/G 6'1.5" 198 08/07/92 Waterdown, Ont. Niagara (OHL) PHX '10 (1, 27)
Scott Wedgewood L/G 6'0.5" 185 08/14/92 Brampton, Ont. Plymouth (OHL) NJ '10 (3, 84)
Defence
Nathan Beaulieu L/G 6'1.5" 175 12/05/92 Strathroy, Ont. Saint John (QMJHL) 2011 Dft/Rep.
Cody Ceci R/D 6'1.5" 203 12/21/93 Ottawa, Ont. Ottawa (OHL) 2012 Dft/Rep.
Jérôme Gauthier-Leduc R/D 6'1.5" 180 07/30/92 Quebec City, Que./QC Rimouski (QMJHL) BUF '10 (3, 68)
Brandon Gormley L/G 6'2" 192 02/18/92 Murray River, P.E.I./I.-P.-E. Moncton (QMJHL) PHX '10 (1, 13)
*Erik Gudbranson R/D 6'4" 211 01/07/92 Orleans, Ont. Kingston (OHL) FLA '10 (1, 3)
Dougie Hamilton R/D 6'4" 187 06/17/93 Toronto, Ont. Niagara (OHL) 2011 Dft/Rep.
Scott Harrington L/G 6'0.5" 200 03/10/93 Kingston, Ont. London (OHL) 2011 Dft/Rep.
Martin Lefebvre L/G 5'11" 180 06/23/92 Terrebonne, Que./QC Quebec (QMJHL) Undrafted/Non-rep.
Joe Morrow L/G 6’0” 197 12/09/92 Sherwood Park, Alta./Alb. Portland (WHL) 2011 Dft/Rep.
Ryan Murphy R/D 5'11" 176 03/31/93 Aurora, Ont. Kitchener (OHL) 2011 Dft/Rep.
Ryan Murray L/G 6'0.5" 190 09/27/93 White City, Sask. Everett (WHL) 2012 Dft/Rep.
Stuart Percy L/G 6'0.5" 186 05/18/93 Oakville, Ont. Mississauga St. Michael's (OHL) 2011 Dft/Rep.
Matthew Petgrave L/G 6'1" 185 01/28/92 Brampton, Ont. Owen Sound (OHL) 2011 Dft/Rep.
Mark Pysyk R/D 6'1" 187 01/11/92 Sherwood Park, Alta./Alb. Edmonton (WHL) BUF '10 (1, 23)
Duncan Siemens L/G 6'2.5" 192 09/07/93 Sherwood Park, Alta./Alb. Saskatoon (WHL) 2011 Dft/Rep.
Dillon Simpson L/G 6'0.5" 192 02/10/93 Edmonton, Alta./Alb. North Dakota (WCHA) 2011 Dft/Rep.
Forwards
Michaël Bournival L/G 5'11" 179 05/31/92 Shawinigan-Sud, Que./QC Shawinigan (QMJHL) MTL/COL '10 (3, 71)
*Brett Connolly R/D 6'2" 181 05/02/92 Prince George, B.C./C.-B. Prince George (WHL) TB '10 (1, 6)
*Sean Couturier L/G 6'3" 192 12/07/92 Bathurst, N.B./N.-B. Drummondville (QMJHL) 2011 Dft/Rep.
Phillip Danault L/G 6'2" 170 02/24/93 Victoriaville, Que./QC Victoriaville (QMJHL) 2011 Dft/Rep.
Brendan Gallagher R/D 5'8.5" 175 06/05/92 Tsawwassen, B.C./C.-B. Vancouver (WHL) MTL '10 (5, 147)
Freddie Hamilton R/D 6'0.5" 190 01/01/92 Toronto, Ont. Niagara (OHL) SJ '10 (5, 129)
Patrick Holland R/D 5'11.5" 167 01/07/92 Lethbridge, Alta./Alb. Tri-City (WHL) CGY '10 (7, 193)
*Quinton Howden L/G 6'2.5" 192 01/21/92 Oak Bank, Man. Moose Jaw (WHL) FLA '10 (1, 25)
Jonathan Huberdeau L/G 6'1" 170 06/04/93 Prévost, Que./QC Saint John (QMJHL) 2011 Dft/Rep.
Boone Jenner L/G 6'1" 204 06/15/93 Dorchester, Ont. Oshawa (OHL) 2011 Dft/Rep.
*Ryan Johansen R/D 6'2" 193 07/31/92 Port Moody, B.C./C.-B. Portland (WHL) CBJ '10 (1, 4)
Lucas Lessio L/G 6'1" 197 01/23/93 Maple, Ont. Oshawa (OHL) 2011 Dft/Rep.
Greg McKegg L/G 5'11.5" 194 06/17/92 St. Thomas, Ont. Erie (OHL) TOR '10 (3, 62)
Ryan Nugent-Hopkins L/G 6'0" 166 04/12/93 Burnaby, B.C./C.-B. Red Deer (WHL) 2011 Dft/Rep.
Matthew Puempel L/G 6'0" 198 01/24/93 Essex, Ont. Peterborough (OHL) 2011 Dft/Rep.
Ty Rattie R/D 5'11" 163 02/05/93 Airdrie, Alta./Alb. Portland (WHL) 2011 Dft/Rep.
Brett Ritchie R/D 6'3" 210 07/01/93 Orangeville, Ont. Sarnia (OHL) 2011 Dft/Rep.
Mark Scheifele R/D 6'1.5" 182 03/15/93 Kitchener, Ont. Barrie (OHL) 2011 Dft/Rep.
*Jaden Schwartz L/G 5'10" 184 06/25/92 Emerald Park, Sask. Colorado College (WCHA) STL '10 (1, 14)
Michael Sgarbossa L/G 5'10" 171 07/25/92 Campbellville, Ont. Sudbury (OHL) SJ '10 (FA/JA)
Devante Smith-Pelly R/D 6'0" 207 06/14/92 Scarborough, Ont. Misssissauga St. Michael's (OHL) ANA '10 (2, 42)
Ryan Spooner L/G 5'10" 181 01/30/92 Kanata, Ont. Kingston (OHL) BOS '10 (2, 45)
Mark Stone R/D 6'2.5" 195 05/13/92 Winnipeg, Man. Brandon (WHL) OTT '10 (6, 178)
Ryan Strome R/D 6'0" 175 07/11/93 Mississauga, Ont. Niagara (OHL) 2011 Dft/Rep.
Christian Thomas R/D 5'8.5" 170 05/26/92 Toronto, Ont. Oshawa (OHL) NYR '10 (2, 40)
Tyler Toffoli R/D 6'0" 181 04/24/92 Scarborough, Ont. Ottawa (OHL) LA '10 (2, 47)
Goaltenders
Tyler Bunz L/G 6'1" 200 02/11/92 St. Albert, Alta./Alb. Medicine Hat (WHL) EDM '10 (5, 121)
Louis Domingue R/D 6'3" 191 03/06/92 Mont St-Hilaire, Que./QC Quebec (QMJHL) PHX '10 (5, 138)
*Mark Visentin L/G 6'1.5" 198 08/07/92 Waterdown, Ont. Niagara (OHL) PHX '10 (1, 27)
Scott Wedgewood L/G 6'0.5" 185 08/14/92 Brampton, Ont. Plymouth (OHL) NJ '10 (3, 84)
Defence
Nathan Beaulieu L/G 6'1.5" 175 12/05/92 Strathroy, Ont. Saint John (QMJHL) 2011 Dft/Rep.
Cody Ceci R/D 6'1.5" 203 12/21/93 Ottawa, Ont. Ottawa (OHL) 2012 Dft/Rep.
Jérôme Gauthier-Leduc R/D 6'1.5" 180 07/30/92 Quebec City, Que./QC Rimouski (QMJHL) BUF '10 (3, 68)
Brandon Gormley L/G 6'2" 192 02/18/92 Murray River, P.E.I./I.-P.-E. Moncton (QMJHL) PHX '10 (1, 13)
*Erik Gudbranson R/D 6'4" 211 01/07/92 Orleans, Ont. Kingston (OHL) FLA '10 (1, 3)
Dougie Hamilton R/D 6'4" 187 06/17/93 Toronto, Ont. Niagara (OHL) 2011 Dft/Rep.
Scott Harrington L/G 6'0.5" 200 03/10/93 Kingston, Ont. London (OHL) 2011 Dft/Rep.
Martin Lefebvre L/G 5'11" 180 06/23/92 Terrebonne, Que./QC Quebec (QMJHL) Undrafted/Non-rep.
Joe Morrow L/G 6’0” 197 12/09/92 Sherwood Park, Alta./Alb. Portland (WHL) 2011 Dft/Rep.
Ryan Murphy R/D 5'11" 176 03/31/93 Aurora, Ont. Kitchener (OHL) 2011 Dft/Rep.
Ryan Murray L/G 6'0.5" 190 09/27/93 White City, Sask. Everett (WHL) 2012 Dft/Rep.
Stuart Percy L/G 6'0.5" 186 05/18/93 Oakville, Ont. Mississauga St. Michael's (OHL) 2011 Dft/Rep.
Matthew Petgrave L/G 6'1" 185 01/28/92 Brampton, Ont. Owen Sound (OHL) 2011 Dft/Rep.
Mark Pysyk R/D 6'1" 187 01/11/92 Sherwood Park, Alta./Alb. Edmonton (WHL) BUF '10 (1, 23)
Duncan Siemens L/G 6'2.5" 192 09/07/93 Sherwood Park, Alta./Alb. Saskatoon (WHL) 2011 Dft/Rep.
Dillon Simpson L/G 6'0.5" 192 02/10/93 Edmonton, Alta./Alb. North Dakota (WCHA) 2011 Dft/Rep.
Forwards
Michaël Bournival L/G 5'11" 179 05/31/92 Shawinigan-Sud, Que./QC Shawinigan (QMJHL) MTL/COL '10 (3, 71)
*Brett Connolly R/D 6'2" 181 05/02/92 Prince George, B.C./C.-B. Prince George (WHL) TB '10 (1, 6)
*Sean Couturier L/G 6'3" 192 12/07/92 Bathurst, N.B./N.-B. Drummondville (QMJHL) 2011 Dft/Rep.
Phillip Danault L/G 6'2" 170 02/24/93 Victoriaville, Que./QC Victoriaville (QMJHL) 2011 Dft/Rep.
Brendan Gallagher R/D 5'8.5" 175 06/05/92 Tsawwassen, B.C./C.-B. Vancouver (WHL) MTL '10 (5, 147)
Freddie Hamilton R/D 6'0.5" 190 01/01/92 Toronto, Ont. Niagara (OHL) SJ '10 (5, 129)
Patrick Holland R/D 5'11.5" 167 01/07/92 Lethbridge, Alta./Alb. Tri-City (WHL) CGY '10 (7, 193)
*Quinton Howden L/G 6'2.5" 192 01/21/92 Oak Bank, Man. Moose Jaw (WHL) FLA '10 (1, 25)
Jonathan Huberdeau L/G 6'1" 170 06/04/93 Prévost, Que./QC Saint John (QMJHL) 2011 Dft/Rep.
Boone Jenner L/G 6'1" 204 06/15/93 Dorchester, Ont. Oshawa (OHL) 2011 Dft/Rep.
*Ryan Johansen R/D 6'2" 193 07/31/92 Port Moody, B.C./C.-B. Portland (WHL) CBJ '10 (1, 4)
Lucas Lessio L/G 6'1" 197 01/23/93 Maple, Ont. Oshawa (OHL) 2011 Dft/Rep.
Greg McKegg L/G 5'11.5" 194 06/17/92 St. Thomas, Ont. Erie (OHL) TOR '10 (3, 62)
Ryan Nugent-Hopkins L/G 6'0" 166 04/12/93 Burnaby, B.C./C.-B. Red Deer (WHL) 2011 Dft/Rep.
Matthew Puempel L/G 6'0" 198 01/24/93 Essex, Ont. Peterborough (OHL) 2011 Dft/Rep.
Ty Rattie R/D 5'11" 163 02/05/93 Airdrie, Alta./Alb. Portland (WHL) 2011 Dft/Rep.
Brett Ritchie R/D 6'3" 210 07/01/93 Orangeville, Ont. Sarnia (OHL) 2011 Dft/Rep.
Mark Scheifele R/D 6'1.5" 182 03/15/93 Kitchener, Ont. Barrie (OHL) 2011 Dft/Rep.
*Jaden Schwartz L/G 5'10" 184 06/25/92 Emerald Park, Sask. Colorado College (WCHA) STL '10 (1, 14)
Michael Sgarbossa L/G 5'10" 171 07/25/92 Campbellville, Ont. Sudbury (OHL) SJ '10 (FA/JA)
Devante Smith-Pelly R/D 6'0" 207 06/14/92 Scarborough, Ont. Misssissauga St. Michael's (OHL) ANA '10 (2, 42)
Ryan Spooner L/G 5'10" 181 01/30/92 Kanata, Ont. Kingston (OHL) BOS '10 (2, 45)
Mark Stone R/D 6'2.5" 195 05/13/92 Winnipeg, Man. Brandon (WHL) OTT '10 (6, 178)
Ryan Strome R/D 6'0" 175 07/11/93 Mississauga, Ont. Niagara (OHL) 2011 Dft/Rep.
Christian Thomas R/D 5'8.5" 170 05/26/92 Toronto, Ont. Oshawa (OHL) NYR '10 (2, 40)
Tyler Toffoli R/D 6'0" 181 04/24/92 Scarborough, Ont. Ottawa (OHL) LA '10 (2, 47)
Thursday, June 16, 2011
Season Tickets Update
As of 4pm at the Early Bird Deadline ...
2002 season tickets.
315 new.
Season tickets will continue to be on sale until the start of the season.
This year marks the return of the Reach Out Program and details will be announced in a few weeks.
There are also plans to have the School Program return to what it was a few years ago.
Many other ideas are in the development stages and once details are completed we will have them on the radio and here on the blog.
With the Reach Out Program and other season tickets packages purchased over the next few months the final total could be 2200-2300.
The last few weeks have been very positive and the hope is to build a solid foundation and to build on it in years to come. This isn't a one year blitz. Relying on a walk-up crowd isn't a good thing for small market teams and the key is a solid season ticket base. 2500 has been a number that the team and community would like to have. That should be attainable by next year.
2002 season tickets.
315 new.
Season tickets will continue to be on sale until the start of the season.
This year marks the return of the Reach Out Program and details will be announced in a few weeks.
There are also plans to have the School Program return to what it was a few years ago.
Many other ideas are in the development stages and once details are completed we will have them on the radio and here on the blog.
With the Reach Out Program and other season tickets packages purchased over the next few months the final total could be 2200-2300.
The last few weeks have been very positive and the hope is to build a solid foundation and to build on it in years to come. This isn't a one year blitz. Relying on a walk-up crowd isn't a good thing for small market teams and the key is a solid season ticket base. 2500 has been a number that the team and community would like to have. That should be attainable by next year.
Wednesday, June 15, 2011
Season Tickets Update
1974 season ticket holders. (as of 4pm today)
291 new.
The early bird deadline is Thursday June 16th when the ICE office closes at 4:30pm.
Season ticket holders that requested a refund on any unused playoff tickets can pick up the cheque in the Kootenay ICE Office. They were not mailed due to the postal strike.
291 new.
The early bird deadline is Thursday June 16th when the ICE office closes at 4:30pm.
Season ticket holders that requested a refund on any unused playoff tickets can pick up the cheque in the Kootenay ICE Office. They were not mailed due to the postal strike.
From The WHL
Calgary, AB -- The Western Hockey League Board of Governors wrapped up their Annual General Meeting today in Calgary by announcing they have adopted a Seven Point Plan to reduce blows to the head and concussions. The WHL Seven Point Plan is a comprehensive approach to addressing this important matter and includes the adoption of new playing rules; more severe suspensions for repeat offenders; production of an educational video on risks of concussion; educating the players to be more responsible for themselves on the ice; a seminar for all WHL Head Coaches and General Managers; new soft cap elbow and shoulder pads; expanded research data and a review of all WHL arena facilities safety standards.
The WHL Playing Rule changes includes the adoption of a Checking to the Head penalty for lateral and blind side hits to an unsuspecting opponent in open ice where the head is targeted or is the principle point of contact. The WHL also tightened the standard on late hits as well as charging and interference penalties to address players building up significant speed and hitting the opponent along the boards with excessive force. The WHL also adopted a new embellishment rule and introduced automatic suspensions for players who receive multiple penalties for checking to the head, checking from behind, embellishment and kneeing.
“The WHL is fully committed to addressing head blows and concussions in a comprehensive manner,” commented WHL Commissioner Ron Robison. “We believe the Seven Point Plan we have adopted will not only create a safer environment for our players but will also enable us to better educate our players, coaches and officials as to what constitutes a legal hit.”
The WHL Board of Governors also adopted revisions to their Regulations and Constitution and received an update on their new WHL franchise in Victoria.
The WHL also announced that the Kelowna Rockets, Red Deer Rebels and Saskatoon Blades have been short listed as the final three candidates to host the 2013 MasterCard Memorial Cup. The final bid presentations will be made at the October 12, 2011 meeting of the WHL Board of Governors in Calgary.
The WHL will be releasing the 2011-12 WHL Pre-Season schedule on Thursday, June 23 and the 2011-12 WHL Regular Season schedule on Wednesday, June 29.
The WHL Playing Rule changes includes the adoption of a Checking to the Head penalty for lateral and blind side hits to an unsuspecting opponent in open ice where the head is targeted or is the principle point of contact. The WHL also tightened the standard on late hits as well as charging and interference penalties to address players building up significant speed and hitting the opponent along the boards with excessive force. The WHL also adopted a new embellishment rule and introduced automatic suspensions for players who receive multiple penalties for checking to the head, checking from behind, embellishment and kneeing.
“The WHL is fully committed to addressing head blows and concussions in a comprehensive manner,” commented WHL Commissioner Ron Robison. “We believe the Seven Point Plan we have adopted will not only create a safer environment for our players but will also enable us to better educate our players, coaches and officials as to what constitutes a legal hit.”
The WHL Board of Governors also adopted revisions to their Regulations and Constitution and received an update on their new WHL franchise in Victoria.
The WHL also announced that the Kelowna Rockets, Red Deer Rebels and Saskatoon Blades have been short listed as the final three candidates to host the 2013 MasterCard Memorial Cup. The final bid presentations will be made at the October 12, 2011 meeting of the WHL Board of Governors in Calgary.
The WHL will be releasing the 2011-12 WHL Pre-Season schedule on Thursday, June 23 and the 2011-12 WHL Regular Season schedule on Wednesday, June 29.
Canada U-18 Camp Invites
42 players have been invited to attend Canada’s National Men’s Summer Under-18 Team selection camp, which runs from July 30 to August 2 at Father David Bauer Olympic Arena in Calgary.
Goaltender
Daniel Altshuller L 6’2” 174 07/24/94 Nepean, Ont. Nepean (CCHL) 2012 Dft/Rep.
Domenic Graham L 6’0” 143 09/21/94 Gatineau, Que./Qc Drummondville (QMJHL) 2013 Dft/Rep.
Matt Murray L 6’3” 159 05/25/94 Thunder Bay, Ont. Sault Ste. Marie (OHL) 2012 Dft/Rep.
François Tremblay L 6’2” 194 08/29/94 Baie-Comeau, Que./Qc Val d’Or (QMJHL) 2012 Dft/Rep.
Defence
Gianluca Curcuruto L 6’1” 187 02/25/94 Richmond Hill, Ont. Sault Ste. Marie (OHL) 2012 Dft/Rep.
Mathew Dumba R 6’0” 172 07/25/94 Calgary, Alta./Alb. Red Deer (WHL) 2012 Dft/Rep.
Matt Finn L 6’0” 197 02/24/94 Toronto, Ont. Guelph (OHL) 2012 Dft/Rep.
Jesse Graham R 5’11” 160 05/13/94 Toronto, Ont. Niagara (OHL) 2012 Dft/Rep.
Slater Koekkoek L 6’2” 185 02/18/94 Inkerman, Ont. Peterborough (OHL) 2012 Dft/Rep.
Michael Matheson L 6’1” 169 02/27/94 Pointe-Claire Que./Qc Lac St-Louis (LHMAAAQ) 2012 Dft/Rep.
Marcus McIvor R 6’1” 204 05/20/94 Whitby, Ont. Brampton (OHL) 2012 Dft/Rep.
Adam Pelech L 6’2” 200 08/18/94 Toronto, Ont. Erie (OHL) 2012 Dft/Rep.
Dominic Poulin R 6’1” 185 01/31/94 Ancienne-Lorette Que./Qc Chicoutimi (QMJHL) 2012 Dft/Rep.
Derrick Pouliot L 6’0” 192 01/16/94 Weyburn, Sask. Portland (WHL) 2012 Dft/Rep.
Ryan Pulock R 6’0” 190 10/06/94 Grandview, Man. Brandon (WHL) 2013 Dft/Rep.
Griffin Reinhart L 6’4” 202 01/24/94 West Vancouver, B.C./C.-B Edmonton (WHL) 2012 Dft/Rep.
Morgan Rielly L 6’0” 190 03/09/94 West Vancouver, B.C./C.-B. Moose Jaw (WHL) 2012 Dft/Rep.
Nicholas Walters L/G 6’1” 185 04/11/94 St. Albert, Alta./Alb. Everett (WHL) 2012 Dft/Rep.
Forwards
Andreas Athanasiou L 6’0” 165 08/06/94 Woodbridge, Ont. London (OHL) 2012 Dft/Rep.
Troy Bourke L 5’10” 170 03/30/94 Onoway, Alta./Alb. Prince George (WHL) 2012 Dft/Rep.
Mathew Campagna L 5’11” 170 03/09/94 Mississauga, Ont. Sudbury (OHL) 2012 Dft/Rep.
Luca Ciampini L 5’11” 189 03/08/94 Montréal, Que./Qc Halifax (QMJHL) 2012 Dft/Rep.
Brendan Gaunce L 6’2” 205 03/25/94 Markham, Ont. Belleville (OHL) 2012 Dft/Rep.
Félix Girard R 5’10” 170 05/09/94 Cap-Rouge, Que./Qc Baie-Comeau (QMJHL) 2012 Dft/Rep.
Charles Hudon L 5’8” 165 06/23/94 Boisbriand, Que./Qc Chicoutimi (QMJHL) 2012 Dft/Rep.
Justin Kea L 6’3” 203 02/07/94 Woodville, Ont. Saginaw (OHL) 2012 Dft/Rep.
Scott Laughton L 6’0” 170 05/30/94 Oakville, Ont. Oshawa (OHL) 2012 Dft/Rep.
Brendan Leipsic L 5’8” 155 05/19/94 Winnipeg, Man. Portland (WHL) 2012 Dft/Rep.
Brandon Magee L 5’7” 162 01/23/94 Edmonton, Alta./Alb. Victoria (WHL) 2012 Dft/Rep.
Jarrod Maidens R 6’2” 170 03/04/94 Grimsby, Ont. Owen Sound (OHL) 2012 Dft/Rep.
Matia Marcantuoni R 6’0” 189 02/22/94 Toronto, Ont. Kitchener (OHL) 2012 Dft/Rep.
Chris Marchese L 6’0” 200 02/23/94 Woodbridge, Ont. Erie (OHL) 2012 Dft/Rep.
Sean Monahan L 6’2” 180 10/12/94 Brampton, Ont. Ottawa (OHL) 2013 Dft/Rep.
Ryan Olsen R 6’2” 180 03/25/94 Tsawwassen, B.C./C.-B. Saskatoon (WHL) 2012 Dft/Rep.
Connor Rankin L 6’0” 185 11/30/94 North Vancouver, B.C./C.-B. Tri-City (WHL) 2013 Dft/Rep.
Kerby Rychel L 6’1” 200 10/07/94 Tecumseh, Ont. Windsor (OHL) 2012 Dft/Rep.
Tyrel Seaman L 6’3” 193 01/06/94 Choiceland, Sask. Brandon (WHL) 2012 Dft/Rep.
Hunter Shinkaruk L 5’10” 160 10/13/94 Calgary, Alta./Alb. Medicine Hat (WHL) 2013 Dft/Rep.
Gemel Smith R/D 5’9” 150 04/16/94 Toronto, Ont. Owen Sound (OHL) 2012 Dft/Rep.
Chandler Stephenson L 5’9” 170 04/22/94 Saskatoon, Sask. Regina (WHL) 2012 Dft/Rep.
Robert Trzonkowski R 6’2” 195 01/31/94 Calgary, Alta./Alb. Calgary (WHL) 2012 Dft/Rep.
Thomas Wilson R 6’4” 195 03/29/94 Toronto, Ont. Plymouth (OHL)
Goaltender
Daniel Altshuller L 6’2” 174 07/24/94 Nepean, Ont. Nepean (CCHL) 2012 Dft/Rep.
Domenic Graham L 6’0” 143 09/21/94 Gatineau, Que./Qc Drummondville (QMJHL) 2013 Dft/Rep.
Matt Murray L 6’3” 159 05/25/94 Thunder Bay, Ont. Sault Ste. Marie (OHL) 2012 Dft/Rep.
François Tremblay L 6’2” 194 08/29/94 Baie-Comeau, Que./Qc Val d’Or (QMJHL) 2012 Dft/Rep.
Defence
Gianluca Curcuruto L 6’1” 187 02/25/94 Richmond Hill, Ont. Sault Ste. Marie (OHL) 2012 Dft/Rep.
Mathew Dumba R 6’0” 172 07/25/94 Calgary, Alta./Alb. Red Deer (WHL) 2012 Dft/Rep.
Matt Finn L 6’0” 197 02/24/94 Toronto, Ont. Guelph (OHL) 2012 Dft/Rep.
Jesse Graham R 5’11” 160 05/13/94 Toronto, Ont. Niagara (OHL) 2012 Dft/Rep.
Slater Koekkoek L 6’2” 185 02/18/94 Inkerman, Ont. Peterborough (OHL) 2012 Dft/Rep.
Michael Matheson L 6’1” 169 02/27/94 Pointe-Claire Que./Qc Lac St-Louis (LHMAAAQ) 2012 Dft/Rep.
Marcus McIvor R 6’1” 204 05/20/94 Whitby, Ont. Brampton (OHL) 2012 Dft/Rep.
Adam Pelech L 6’2” 200 08/18/94 Toronto, Ont. Erie (OHL) 2012 Dft/Rep.
Dominic Poulin R 6’1” 185 01/31/94 Ancienne-Lorette Que./Qc Chicoutimi (QMJHL) 2012 Dft/Rep.
Derrick Pouliot L 6’0” 192 01/16/94 Weyburn, Sask. Portland (WHL) 2012 Dft/Rep.
Ryan Pulock R 6’0” 190 10/06/94 Grandview, Man. Brandon (WHL) 2013 Dft/Rep.
Griffin Reinhart L 6’4” 202 01/24/94 West Vancouver, B.C./C.-B Edmonton (WHL) 2012 Dft/Rep.
Morgan Rielly L 6’0” 190 03/09/94 West Vancouver, B.C./C.-B. Moose Jaw (WHL) 2012 Dft/Rep.
Nicholas Walters L/G 6’1” 185 04/11/94 St. Albert, Alta./Alb. Everett (WHL) 2012 Dft/Rep.
Forwards
Andreas Athanasiou L 6’0” 165 08/06/94 Woodbridge, Ont. London (OHL) 2012 Dft/Rep.
Troy Bourke L 5’10” 170 03/30/94 Onoway, Alta./Alb. Prince George (WHL) 2012 Dft/Rep.
Mathew Campagna L 5’11” 170 03/09/94 Mississauga, Ont. Sudbury (OHL) 2012 Dft/Rep.
Luca Ciampini L 5’11” 189 03/08/94 Montréal, Que./Qc Halifax (QMJHL) 2012 Dft/Rep.
Brendan Gaunce L 6’2” 205 03/25/94 Markham, Ont. Belleville (OHL) 2012 Dft/Rep.
Félix Girard R 5’10” 170 05/09/94 Cap-Rouge, Que./Qc Baie-Comeau (QMJHL) 2012 Dft/Rep.
Charles Hudon L 5’8” 165 06/23/94 Boisbriand, Que./Qc Chicoutimi (QMJHL) 2012 Dft/Rep.
Justin Kea L 6’3” 203 02/07/94 Woodville, Ont. Saginaw (OHL) 2012 Dft/Rep.
Scott Laughton L 6’0” 170 05/30/94 Oakville, Ont. Oshawa (OHL) 2012 Dft/Rep.
Brendan Leipsic L 5’8” 155 05/19/94 Winnipeg, Man. Portland (WHL) 2012 Dft/Rep.
Brandon Magee L 5’7” 162 01/23/94 Edmonton, Alta./Alb. Victoria (WHL) 2012 Dft/Rep.
Jarrod Maidens R 6’2” 170 03/04/94 Grimsby, Ont. Owen Sound (OHL) 2012 Dft/Rep.
Matia Marcantuoni R 6’0” 189 02/22/94 Toronto, Ont. Kitchener (OHL) 2012 Dft/Rep.
Chris Marchese L 6’0” 200 02/23/94 Woodbridge, Ont. Erie (OHL) 2012 Dft/Rep.
Sean Monahan L 6’2” 180 10/12/94 Brampton, Ont. Ottawa (OHL) 2013 Dft/Rep.
Ryan Olsen R 6’2” 180 03/25/94 Tsawwassen, B.C./C.-B. Saskatoon (WHL) 2012 Dft/Rep.
Connor Rankin L 6’0” 185 11/30/94 North Vancouver, B.C./C.-B. Tri-City (WHL) 2013 Dft/Rep.
Kerby Rychel L 6’1” 200 10/07/94 Tecumseh, Ont. Windsor (OHL) 2012 Dft/Rep.
Tyrel Seaman L 6’3” 193 01/06/94 Choiceland, Sask. Brandon (WHL) 2012 Dft/Rep.
Hunter Shinkaruk L 5’10” 160 10/13/94 Calgary, Alta./Alb. Medicine Hat (WHL) 2013 Dft/Rep.
Gemel Smith R/D 5’9” 150 04/16/94 Toronto, Ont. Owen Sound (OHL) 2012 Dft/Rep.
Chandler Stephenson L 5’9” 170 04/22/94 Saskatoon, Sask. Regina (WHL) 2012 Dft/Rep.
Robert Trzonkowski R 6’2” 195 01/31/94 Calgary, Alta./Alb. Calgary (WHL) 2012 Dft/Rep.
Thomas Wilson R 6’4” 195 03/29/94 Toronto, Ont. Plymouth (OHL)
Monday, June 13, 2011
Season Tickets Update
As of 5pm Monday ...
1954 sold, 279 new.
Season ticket holders that requested a refund on any unused playoff tickets can pick up the cheque in the Kootenay ICE Office. They were not mailed due to the postal strike.
1954 sold, 279 new.
Season ticket holders that requested a refund on any unused playoff tickets can pick up the cheque in the Kootenay ICE Office. They were not mailed due to the postal strike.
10 Things I Think I Think
By request it's a return of "10 Things" which is rip off of a feature done by SI's NFL writer Peter King who covers that league better than anyone.
1. I think the best thing about returning to Cranbrook after a week out of town for holidays was hearing all those great commercials on the radio stations promoting the Kootenay ICE. It's great to hear from the 99.99% of the population who have a great attitude about the team and the WHL instead of the 0.01% who are negative and usually complain anonymously.
2. I think that the Memorial Cup format is as good as you can make a 10-day 4-team tournament but I still don't like it. The ICE were a team that didn't seem beatable in a best of 7 format. This year was such an even tournament you can play it 4 times and have 4 different winners. The 3 2-minute TV timeouts per period also prevented the ICE from using their bench strength. For the the fans and players I hope not winning the Memorial Cup doesn't spoil what a great run the ICE had this season. It was a very very special year.
3. I think Nathan Lieuwen, twice passed over, will be selected in next weeks NHL Draft. So will Jagger Dirk. In the history of the ICE only in 1998 and 2008 did they not have a player selected.
4. I think the ICE will take part in this month's Import Draft. More on that next week.
5. I think it's always great to watch the National Media work behind the scenes at a Memorial Cup or NHL Draft. I really notice which reporters work hard and love their job and which ones don't. I wish I could have spent more time with Yahoo! Sports Neate Sager (Buzzing The Net link to the right) who seemed to always be at the rink. I started following his daily CHL reports midway through the season and appreciate his positive and unique coverage of the 3 leagues.
6. I think once the ICE season ticket totals reach 2,000-2,200 for this season there will be little or no coverage from the out of town media who went in-depth when there was a hint of negativity to talk about. I feel there is nothing wrong about reporting on the challenges the ICE faced this season, but report on the whole story.
7. I think it feels strange that training camp is only 9 weeks away. It's too early to guess who will make the team as training camp always has some pleasant surprises. Non-drafted players Luke Paulsen, Brock Montgomery, Eric Benoit and John Neibrandt are the most recent to receive camp invites and earn a spot on the roster.
8. I think it's great to see coaching stability in the WHL. Only 2 coaches were let go (Moose Jaw and Seattle) and one left (Everett) to go to the NHL.
9. I think it's amazing how far we have come in following prospects in hockey. 10 years ago there were only reports on recent NHL players drafted and some of the top players available in the next draft. Now there are reports on the entire list of players for the current NHL Draft, next years draft and even 2 years down the road. Plus there are websites following 14-year-old players who are eligible for the upcoming WHL Bantam Draft.
10. I think these are my non-hockey thoughts.
a) The book I'm looking to reading this summer is "Those Guys Have All The Fun. Inside The World Of ESPN". It'll be the 1st book I read on an iPad which a good thing as it has almost 800 pages.
b) There will be no NFL games missed because of a lockout but I miss having free agents/trade/training camp to talk about all summer.
c) The NBA will miss at least 50% of next season because of no labor agreement.
d) I will try harder to follow the CFL this season.
e) How good is Disneyland? I'm not a big fan of Disney movies and don't like midway rides and had an amazing 3 1/2 days there last week.
1. I think the best thing about returning to Cranbrook after a week out of town for holidays was hearing all those great commercials on the radio stations promoting the Kootenay ICE. It's great to hear from the 99.99% of the population who have a great attitude about the team and the WHL instead of the 0.01% who are negative and usually complain anonymously.
2. I think that the Memorial Cup format is as good as you can make a 10-day 4-team tournament but I still don't like it. The ICE were a team that didn't seem beatable in a best of 7 format. This year was such an even tournament you can play it 4 times and have 4 different winners. The 3 2-minute TV timeouts per period also prevented the ICE from using their bench strength. For the the fans and players I hope not winning the Memorial Cup doesn't spoil what a great run the ICE had this season. It was a very very special year.
3. I think Nathan Lieuwen, twice passed over, will be selected in next weeks NHL Draft. So will Jagger Dirk. In the history of the ICE only in 1998 and 2008 did they not have a player selected.
4. I think the ICE will take part in this month's Import Draft. More on that next week.
5. I think it's always great to watch the National Media work behind the scenes at a Memorial Cup or NHL Draft. I really notice which reporters work hard and love their job and which ones don't. I wish I could have spent more time with Yahoo! Sports Neate Sager (Buzzing The Net link to the right) who seemed to always be at the rink. I started following his daily CHL reports midway through the season and appreciate his positive and unique coverage of the 3 leagues.
6. I think once the ICE season ticket totals reach 2,000-2,200 for this season there will be little or no coverage from the out of town media who went in-depth when there was a hint of negativity to talk about. I feel there is nothing wrong about reporting on the challenges the ICE faced this season, but report on the whole story.
7. I think it feels strange that training camp is only 9 weeks away. It's too early to guess who will make the team as training camp always has some pleasant surprises. Non-drafted players Luke Paulsen, Brock Montgomery, Eric Benoit and John Neibrandt are the most recent to receive camp invites and earn a spot on the roster.
8. I think it's great to see coaching stability in the WHL. Only 2 coaches were let go (Moose Jaw and Seattle) and one left (Everett) to go to the NHL.
9. I think it's amazing how far we have come in following prospects in hockey. 10 years ago there were only reports on recent NHL players drafted and some of the top players available in the next draft. Now there are reports on the entire list of players for the current NHL Draft, next years draft and even 2 years down the road. Plus there are websites following 14-year-old players who are eligible for the upcoming WHL Bantam Draft.
10. I think these are my non-hockey thoughts.
a) The book I'm looking to reading this summer is "Those Guys Have All The Fun. Inside The World Of ESPN". It'll be the 1st book I read on an iPad which a good thing as it has almost 800 pages.
b) There will be no NFL games missed because of a lockout but I miss having free agents/trade/training camp to talk about all summer.
c) The NBA will miss at least 50% of next season because of no labor agreement.
d) I will try harder to follow the CFL this season.
e) How good is Disneyland? I'm not a big fan of Disney movies and don't like midway rides and had an amazing 3 1/2 days there last week.
Friday, June 10, 2011
Season Tickets Update
1929 Total
273 New (as of 5:15 pm Friday)
Early Bird Deadline extended, again, to June 16th.
273 New (as of 5:15 pm Friday)
Early Bird Deadline extended, again, to June 16th.
Wednesday, June 8, 2011
Monday, June 6, 2011
Friday, June 3, 2011
From The ICE Office
One week left in the extended Early Bird deadline for season tickets.
1,845 season tickets sold.
247 new season ticket customers.
1,845 season tickets sold.
247 new season ticket customers.
Wednesday, June 1, 2011
From The ICE Office
Cranbrook, BC – The Kootenay ICE Hockey Club announced today that due to the Club just returning from the 2011 MasterCard Memorial Cup, the deadline for purchasing season tickets at the Early Bird price has been extended until Friday, June 10, 2011.
Tickets may be purchased by phone, fax, mail or in person. The ICE Office can be contacted by phone at 250-417-0322 or by fax at 250-417-0323. Office hours are Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 12:00 pm, 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm.
KOOTENAY ICE SEASON TICKETS 2011-2012
Imagine…Saving up to 47% off regular walk-up ticket prices…36 nights of great entertainment without standing in line…Your own comfortable seats!
Adult: $399.00
Senior (65+): $299.00*
Student (13-25): $249.00**
Youth (4-12): $199.00
*Must be 65 prior to September 23, 2011
**with valid full time student ID
Tickets may be purchased by phone, fax, mail or in person. The ICE Office can be contacted by phone at 250-417-0322 or by fax at 250-417-0323. Office hours are Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 12:00 pm, 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm.
KOOTENAY ICE SEASON TICKETS 2011-2012
Imagine…Saving up to 47% off regular walk-up ticket prices…36 nights of great entertainment without standing in line…Your own comfortable seats!
Adult: $399.00
Senior (65+): $299.00*
Student (13-25): $249.00**
Youth (4-12): $199.00
*Must be 65 prior to September 23, 2011
**with valid full time student ID
Monday, May 30, 2011
ICE Playoff MVP
Cranbrook, BC – The Kootenay ICE Hockey Club announced today that Forward Matt Fraser has been named the Boston Pizza Top Playoff Performer for the 2011 WHL Playoffs.
Matt was a physical force at both ends of the ice throughout the WHL Playoffs. He helped lead the ICE to their third career WHL Championship with 17 goals and 10 assists for 27 points in just 19 games. In the playoffs, Matt recorded four game winning goals and had nine multi-point games. During the 2011 MasterCard Memorial Cup, he was the second leading scorer in the tournament with four goals and two assists in five games and recorded two game winning goals and two multi-point games.
The ICE would like to thank Boston Pizza for their sponsorship of the Top Playoff Performer Award.
Matt was a physical force at both ends of the ice throughout the WHL Playoffs. He helped lead the ICE to their third career WHL Championship with 17 goals and 10 assists for 27 points in just 19 games. In the playoffs, Matt recorded four game winning goals and had nine multi-point games. During the 2011 MasterCard Memorial Cup, he was the second leading scorer in the tournament with four goals and two assists in five games and recorded two game winning goals and two multi-point games.
The ICE would like to thank Boston Pizza for their sponsorship of the Top Playoff Performer Award.
Sunday, May 29, 2011
CHL Season Is Done
Saint John won the Memorial Cup with a 3-1 win over Mississauga.
The ICE held their exit interviews on the weekend and will officially end the season on Monday when they announce their Playoff MVP Award winner.
The ICE held their exit interviews on the weekend and will officially end the season on Monday when they announce their Playoff MVP Award winner.
Saturday, May 28, 2011
Thoughts
The ICE will be on a plane in about an hour and will arrive in Cranbrook sometime after 1pm.
Making it to the Memorial Cup and not winnng the trophy is a bitter sweet way to end a hockey season and that's why it's the toughest hockey championship to win.
To the fans, don't let this spoil what an amazing run the ICE had this season.
The ICE are WHL Champions and the players/coaches/management should be proud.
This was the first Memorial Cup that the ICE have played in that I felt anyone was capable of winning. The quality of the teams was top notch. You can do this week of hockey 4 times and end up with 4 different winners. All 3 leagues should be proud of the quality of coaching and players that is be presented in their leagues.
The ICE were getting closer to how they played in the WHL Playoffs but never reached that level of play. The ICE played 5 games in 7 days and in the semifinal played a team with 10 19-year-olds and their size, strength, depth and getting an early lead presented a tough challenge for the ICE.
On the radio station today you'll be hearing comments on the news and sports from Jeff Chynoweth, Kris Knoblauch and Todd Johnson. They are disppointed in the result but are proud on how the team hung in there when they started 0-2 and were down 2-0 to Saint John in their final round robin game.
Next up is the ICE season ticket early bird deadline on June 1st. As I mentioned last night, it's important we find a way to get back to a base of 2,500. The community is too small to hope for a walk-up crowd of 1,000-1,500 every night to have good crowds.
It works out to $11/game.
The ICE have a payment play to stretch out the payments.
Check with your boss to see if he/she will get tickets for the staff.
If you can't go to all the games, find someone to split the season tickets.
Find a way to get the kids to go to games as they are the future season ticket holders.
The ICE are working on some new ideas for next season and winning a WHL Championship is something that sure was great to be a part of, especially seeing this team being built the last 4 years.
Making it to the Memorial Cup and not winnng the trophy is a bitter sweet way to end a hockey season and that's why it's the toughest hockey championship to win.
To the fans, don't let this spoil what an amazing run the ICE had this season.
The ICE are WHL Champions and the players/coaches/management should be proud.
This was the first Memorial Cup that the ICE have played in that I felt anyone was capable of winning. The quality of the teams was top notch. You can do this week of hockey 4 times and end up with 4 different winners. All 3 leagues should be proud of the quality of coaching and players that is be presented in their leagues.
The ICE were getting closer to how they played in the WHL Playoffs but never reached that level of play. The ICE played 5 games in 7 days and in the semifinal played a team with 10 19-year-olds and their size, strength, depth and getting an early lead presented a tough challenge for the ICE.
On the radio station today you'll be hearing comments on the news and sports from Jeff Chynoweth, Kris Knoblauch and Todd Johnson. They are disppointed in the result but are proud on how the team hung in there when they started 0-2 and were down 2-0 to Saint John in their final round robin game.
Next up is the ICE season ticket early bird deadline on June 1st. As I mentioned last night, it's important we find a way to get back to a base of 2,500. The community is too small to hope for a walk-up crowd of 1,000-1,500 every night to have good crowds.
It works out to $11/game.
The ICE have a payment play to stretch out the payments.
Check with your boss to see if he/she will get tickets for the staff.
If you can't go to all the games, find someone to split the season tickets.
Find a way to get the kids to go to games as they are the future season ticket holders.
The ICE are working on some new ideas for next season and winning a WHL Championship is something that sure was great to be a part of, especially seeing this team being built the last 4 years.
Friday, May 27, 2011
Mississauga 3 Kootenay 1 Memorial Cup Semi-Final
The Kootenay ICE lost 3-1 to Mississauga in the Memorial Cup Semi-Final game.
Joe Antilla scored the only goal for the ICE.
The club will arrive in Crabrook Saturday afternoon.
Kootenay 0 1 0 - 1
Mississauga 1 1 1 - 3
1st Period-1, Mississauga, Smith-Pelly 2 (Percy, Cantin), 1:03 (PP). Penalties-Czerwonka Ktn (boarding), 0:34; Kitsyn Miss (holding), 4:48; Martin Ktn (elbowing), 8:35; Eakin Ktn (inter. on goaltender), 12:55; Wise Miss (charging), 15:15; Ismond Ktn (slashing), 17:15.
2nd Period-2, Mississauga, Smith-Pelly 3 (Mayer, D'Orazio), 17:40. 3, Kootenay, Antilla 2 (Eakin, Fraser), 19:59 (PP). Penalties-Kitsyn Miss (high sticking), 2:10; Cizikas Miss (kneeing), 5:29; Flick Miss (high sticking), 14:14; Shugg Miss (checking from behind), 19:13.
3rd Period-4, Mississauga, DeSousa 1 19:05 (EN). Penalties-Wise Miss (high sticking), 3:56; King Ktn (elbowing), 6:10; Rintoul Ktn (roughing), 6:10; Cramarossa Miss (roughing), 6:10.
Shots on Goal-Kootenay 5-10-14-29. Mississauga 7-11-8-26.
Power Play Opportunities-Kootenay 1 / 7; Mississauga 1 / 5.
Goalies-Kootenay, Lieuwen 2-2-0-0 (25 shots-23 saves). Mississauga, Anderson 2-1-0-0 (29 shots-28 saves).
A-5,329
Referees-Matt Kirk (4), Dave Lewis (16).
Linesmen-Jordan Browne (93), Sean Pindar (48).
Joe Antilla scored the only goal for the ICE.
The club will arrive in Crabrook Saturday afternoon.
Kootenay 0 1 0 - 1
Mississauga 1 1 1 - 3
1st Period-1, Mississauga, Smith-Pelly 2 (Percy, Cantin), 1:03 (PP). Penalties-Czerwonka Ktn (boarding), 0:34; Kitsyn Miss (holding), 4:48; Martin Ktn (elbowing), 8:35; Eakin Ktn (inter. on goaltender), 12:55; Wise Miss (charging), 15:15; Ismond Ktn (slashing), 17:15.
2nd Period-2, Mississauga, Smith-Pelly 3 (Mayer, D'Orazio), 17:40. 3, Kootenay, Antilla 2 (Eakin, Fraser), 19:59 (PP). Penalties-Kitsyn Miss (high sticking), 2:10; Cizikas Miss (kneeing), 5:29; Flick Miss (high sticking), 14:14; Shugg Miss (checking from behind), 19:13.
3rd Period-4, Mississauga, DeSousa 1 19:05 (EN). Penalties-Wise Miss (high sticking), 3:56; King Ktn (elbowing), 6:10; Rintoul Ktn (roughing), 6:10; Cramarossa Miss (roughing), 6:10.
Shots on Goal-Kootenay 5-10-14-29. Mississauga 7-11-8-26.
Power Play Opportunities-Kootenay 1 / 7; Mississauga 1 / 5.
Goalies-Kootenay, Lieuwen 2-2-0-0 (25 shots-23 saves). Mississauga, Anderson 2-1-0-0 (29 shots-28 saves).
A-5,329
Referees-Matt Kirk (4), Dave Lewis (16).
Linesmen-Jordan Browne (93), Sean Pindar (48).
ICE Trivia Memorial Cup Semi-Final Game
During every ICE broadcast we ask a trivia question.
Today’s Trivia question.
Who scored a shorthanded goal for the ICE in the 2000 Memorial Cup?
ANSWER – Wade Burt.
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Off The Net
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.
Who scored a shorthanded goal for the ICE in the 2000 Memorial Cup?
ANSWER – Wade Burt.
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Off The Net
If you have a question or comment that you want to be discussed during a broadcast email me …
jeff@thedrivefm.ca
Kootenay vs Mississauga Memorial Cup Semi-Final Game
The Kootenay ICE will play Mississauga tonight in the Memorial Cup Semi-Final Game.
During the round robin the Majors beat the ICE 2-1.
The winner will meet Saint John Sunday in the Final.
Listen for the Pre-Game Show at 4:30 on The Drive.
Leaders
ICE
Goals - 4 Matt Fraser
Assists - 5 Max Reinhart
Points - 6 Max Reinhart
Defenseman - 3 Brayden McNabb
Majors
Goals - 2 Robby Flick, Casey Cizikas
Assists - 3 Devenate Smith-Pelly, Stuart Percy
Points - 4 Devante Smith-Pelly
Defenseman - 3 Stuart Percy
During the round robin the Majors beat the ICE 2-1.
The winner will meet Saint John Sunday in the Final.
Listen for the Pre-Game Show at 4:30 on The Drive.
Leaders
ICE
Goals - 4 Matt Fraser
Assists - 5 Max Reinhart
Points - 6 Max Reinhart
Defenseman - 3 Brayden McNabb
Majors
Goals - 2 Robby Flick, Casey Cizikas
Assists - 3 Devenate Smith-Pelly, Stuart Percy
Points - 4 Devante Smith-Pelly
Defenseman - 3 Stuart Percy
Thursday, May 26, 2011
Kootenay 7 Owen Sound 3 Memorial Cup Tiebreaker Game
Kootenay ICE scored 2 powerplay goals and 2 shorthanded goals in 7-3 win over the Owen Sound Attack in the tiebreaker game at the Memorial Cup in Mississauga.
Matt Fraser 2-1-3 and Cody Eakin 2-1-3, Joe Antilla 1-1-2, Max Reinhart 1-1-2 and Kevin King 0-2-2 led the offence. Erik Benoit had the other goal.
ICE trailed 2-0 in the 2nd period and scored 2 goals 13-seconds apart to the tie the game.
ICE will play Mississauga St. Michael's Majors in Friday's Semi-Final.
Kootenay 0 3 4 - 7
Owen Sound 2 0 1 - 3
1st Period-1, Owen Sound, Brace 1 (Halmo, Shaw), 7:12. 2, Owen Sound, Maidens 1 (Blacker, Fritsch), 18:45. Penalties-Blacker Os (slashing), 13:46; Mignardi Os (tripping), 14:19; Antilla Ktn (roughing), 17:04; Shaw Os (roughing), 17:04.
2nd Period-3, Kootenay, Benoit 1 (Antilla, Dirk), 7:48. 4, Kootenay, Antilla 1 (Eakin), 8:01 (SH). 5, Kootenay, Fraser 3 (McNabb, Reinhart), 11:14 (PP). Penalties-Ismond Ktn (hooking), 1:01; Halmo Os (kneeing), 5:24; Hurley Ktn (hooking), 7:52; Cutting Os (hooking), 10:30; Berdnikov Os (hooking), 17:53; Shaw Os (slashing), 19:37.
3rd Period-6, Kootenay, Fraser 4 (Czerwonka), 1:13 (PP). 7, Kootenay, Eakin 2 (King), 3:24. 8, Kootenay, Reinhart 1 (Fraser), 4:59 (SH). 9, Owen Sound, Halmo 1 (Shaw, Petgrave), 5:37 (PP). 10, Kootenay, Eakin 3 (King, Leach), 17:28 (EN). Penalties-King Ktn (tripping), 4:47; Halmo Os (misc. - miscellaneous), 6:31; Shaw Os (boarding), 6:31; Reinhart Ktn (holding), 6:55; Rintoul Ktn (tripping), 13:46; Halmo Os (misc. - miscellaneous), 17:28; Montgomery Ktn (roughing), 17:47; Rintoul Ktn (roughing), 17:47; Cutting Os (roughing), 17:47; Mignardi Os (roughing), 17:47.
Shots on Goal-Kootenay 7-15-13-35. Owen Sound 10-8-13-31.
Power Play Opportunities-Kootenay 2 / 7; Owen Sound 1 / 5.
Goalies-Kootenay, Lieuwen 1-2-0-0 (31 shots-28 saves). Owen Sound, Stajcer 0-0-0-0 (31 shots-25 saves); Binnington 1-1-1-0 (3 shots-3 saves).
A-4,916
Referees-Dave Lewis (16), Scott Ferguson (35).
Linesmen-Kevin Hastings (61), Jesse Wilmot (72).
Matt Fraser 2-1-3 and Cody Eakin 2-1-3, Joe Antilla 1-1-2, Max Reinhart 1-1-2 and Kevin King 0-2-2 led the offence. Erik Benoit had the other goal.
ICE trailed 2-0 in the 2nd period and scored 2 goals 13-seconds apart to the tie the game.
ICE will play Mississauga St. Michael's Majors in Friday's Semi-Final.
Kootenay 0 3 4 - 7
Owen Sound 2 0 1 - 3
1st Period-1, Owen Sound, Brace 1 (Halmo, Shaw), 7:12. 2, Owen Sound, Maidens 1 (Blacker, Fritsch), 18:45. Penalties-Blacker Os (slashing), 13:46; Mignardi Os (tripping), 14:19; Antilla Ktn (roughing), 17:04; Shaw Os (roughing), 17:04.
2nd Period-3, Kootenay, Benoit 1 (Antilla, Dirk), 7:48. 4, Kootenay, Antilla 1 (Eakin), 8:01 (SH). 5, Kootenay, Fraser 3 (McNabb, Reinhart), 11:14 (PP). Penalties-Ismond Ktn (hooking), 1:01; Halmo Os (kneeing), 5:24; Hurley Ktn (hooking), 7:52; Cutting Os (hooking), 10:30; Berdnikov Os (hooking), 17:53; Shaw Os (slashing), 19:37.
3rd Period-6, Kootenay, Fraser 4 (Czerwonka), 1:13 (PP). 7, Kootenay, Eakin 2 (King), 3:24. 8, Kootenay, Reinhart 1 (Fraser), 4:59 (SH). 9, Owen Sound, Halmo 1 (Shaw, Petgrave), 5:37 (PP). 10, Kootenay, Eakin 3 (King, Leach), 17:28 (EN). Penalties-King Ktn (tripping), 4:47; Halmo Os (misc. - miscellaneous), 6:31; Shaw Os (boarding), 6:31; Reinhart Ktn (holding), 6:55; Rintoul Ktn (tripping), 13:46; Halmo Os (misc. - miscellaneous), 17:28; Montgomery Ktn (roughing), 17:47; Rintoul Ktn (roughing), 17:47; Cutting Os (roughing), 17:47; Mignardi Os (roughing), 17:47.
Shots on Goal-Kootenay 7-15-13-35. Owen Sound 10-8-13-31.
Power Play Opportunities-Kootenay 2 / 7; Owen Sound 1 / 5.
Goalies-Kootenay, Lieuwen 1-2-0-0 (31 shots-28 saves). Owen Sound, Stajcer 0-0-0-0 (31 shots-25 saves); Binnington 1-1-1-0 (3 shots-3 saves).
A-4,916
Referees-Dave Lewis (16), Scott Ferguson (35).
Linesmen-Kevin Hastings (61), Jesse Wilmot (72).
ICE Trivia Memorial Cup Tiebreaker Game
During every ICE broadcast we ask a trivia question.
Today’s Trivia question.
Who has the Franchise Record for most career game winning goals at the Memorial Cup?
ANSWER – 2 Tomas Plihal.
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Today’s Trivia question.
Who has the Franchise Record for most career game winning goals at the Memorial Cup?
ANSWER – 2 Tomas Plihal.
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Kootenay vs Owen Sound Memorial Cup Tiebreaker Game
The Kootenay ICE will play Owen Sound tonight in the Memorial Cup Tiebreaker Game.
During the round robin the Attack beat the ICE 5-0.
Both teams finished the round robin with 1-2 records.
The winner will meet Mississauga tomorrow in the Semi-Final game.
Listen for the Pre-Game Show at 4:30 on The Drive.
Leaders
ICE
Goals - 2 Matt Fraser
Assists - 4 Max Reinhart
Points - 4 Max Reinhart
Defenseman - 2 Brayden McNabb
Attack
Goals - 2 Andrew Shaw, Robby Mignardi
Assists - 3 Andrew Shaw, Mike Halmo
Points - 5 Andrew Shaw
Defenseman - 2 Matt Petgrave, Keevin Cutting, Geoffrey Schemitsch
Press Release
Mississauga, ON - The Owen Sound Attack today announced that forward and team captain Garrett Wilson is expected to miss all remaining games of the 2011 MasterCard Memorial Cup beginning with Thursday night’s Tie-Breaker contest against the Kootenay Ice.
Wilson is suffering from concussion like symptoms following a hit he received in the first period of Wednesday night’s game against the Mississauga St. Michael’s Majors.
“The Attack will once again exercise on the side of caution as it relates to the health of our players,” said Attack General Manager Dale DeGray. “We will continue to monitor the status of both Garrett and Joey Hishon as we look to move forward in this tournament.”
The Attack have submitted a formal request for the play to be reviewed for supplemental discipline. As per MasterCard Memorial Cup policy, the play will now be reviewed by the Discipline Chairman.
Another Press Relese
Mississauga, ON - MasterCard Memorial Cup Discipline Chairman Brian O’Neill announced today that after a full review, the supplemental discipline request by Owen Sound on Mississauga forward Chris DeSousa has been denied. The request for supplemental discipline was made after Owen Sound forward Garrett Wilson was injured as a result of a check by DeSousa in the 1st period of last night’s game.
During the round robin the Attack beat the ICE 5-0.
Both teams finished the round robin with 1-2 records.
The winner will meet Mississauga tomorrow in the Semi-Final game.
Listen for the Pre-Game Show at 4:30 on The Drive.
Leaders
ICE
Goals - 2 Matt Fraser
Assists - 4 Max Reinhart
Points - 4 Max Reinhart
Defenseman - 2 Brayden McNabb
Attack
Goals - 2 Andrew Shaw, Robby Mignardi
Assists - 3 Andrew Shaw, Mike Halmo
Points - 5 Andrew Shaw
Defenseman - 2 Matt Petgrave, Keevin Cutting, Geoffrey Schemitsch
Press Release
Mississauga, ON - The Owen Sound Attack today announced that forward and team captain Garrett Wilson is expected to miss all remaining games of the 2011 MasterCard Memorial Cup beginning with Thursday night’s Tie-Breaker contest against the Kootenay Ice.
Wilson is suffering from concussion like symptoms following a hit he received in the first period of Wednesday night’s game against the Mississauga St. Michael’s Majors.
“The Attack will once again exercise on the side of caution as it relates to the health of our players,” said Attack General Manager Dale DeGray. “We will continue to monitor the status of both Garrett and Joey Hishon as we look to move forward in this tournament.”
The Attack have submitted a formal request for the play to be reviewed for supplemental discipline. As per MasterCard Memorial Cup policy, the play will now be reviewed by the Discipline Chairman.
Another Press Relese
Mississauga, ON - MasterCard Memorial Cup Discipline Chairman Brian O’Neill announced today that after a full review, the supplemental discipline request by Owen Sound on Mississauga forward Chris DeSousa has been denied. The request for supplemental discipline was made after Owen Sound forward Garrett Wilson was injured as a result of a check by DeSousa in the 1st period of last night’s game.
Wednesday, May 25, 2011
Update
Mississauga 3 Owen Sound 1
The ICE will meet Owen Sound in Thursday's tiebreaker game and Mississauga advances to Friday's Semi-Final.
The ICE will meet Owen Sound in Thursday's tiebreaker game and Mississauga advances to Friday's Semi-Final.
ICE Update
The ICE have a day off as tomorrow they'll play the loser of tonight's Owen Sound/Mississauga game.
The club is planning on spending the afternoon at the Hockey Hall of Fame.
Cranbrook's Photo's Chris Pullen has been here all week and some of his amazing pics are on the WHL website.
http://www.whl.ca/photo_gallery/index
The club is planning on spending the afternoon at the Hockey Hall of Fame.
Cranbrook's Photo's Chris Pullen has been here all week and some of his amazing pics are on the WHL website.
http://www.whl.ca/photo_gallery/index
Tuesday, May 24, 2011
Kootenay 5 Saint John 4 OT Memorial Cup Game #3
Kootenay ICE forward Matt Fraser scored at 3:55 of overtime in a 5-4 win over the Saint John Sea Dogs in Memorial Cup action on Tuesday.
With the win the ICE advance to the tiebreaker game on Thursday and will play the loser of Wednesday's round robin game between Owen Sound and Mississauga.
Replays showed that the play was just off side as Max Reinhart's skate kicked the puck into the zone.
Fraser had 2 goals, Kevin King 1 goal 1 assist, Max Reinhart 4 assists,
Brayden McNabb 2 assists, Jesse Ismond 1 goal and Drew Czerwonka 1 goal.
ICE scored 3 powerplay goals.
Sea Dogs forced overtime with 14.5 seconds left on a shot that went of Tomas Jurco's neck/face and into the net. Jurco leads the tournament with 4 goals and 5 points.
Kootenay 0 2 2 1 - 5
Saint John 0 2 2 0 - 4
1st Period- No Scoring.Penalties-Benoit Ktn (tripping), 1:58; Martin Ktn (roughing), 5:28; MacAulay Snb (tripping), 12:45.
2nd Period-1, Saint John, Tesink 1 (Phillips, Bourret), 1:26. 2, Saint John, Jurco 3 (Galiev), 5:33. 3, Kootenay, Czerwonka 1 (Martin, Reinhart), 13:13 (PP). 4, Kootenay, King 1 (McNabb, Reinhart), 15:10 (PP). Penalties-Bourret Snb (hooking), 2:00; Bourret Snb (interference), 11:58; Gélinas Snb (delay of game), 13:24; Thomas Snb (tripping), 13:46.
3rd Period-5, Kootenay, Ismond 1 (King, Eakin), 0:23. 6, Saint John, Gagné 1 (Huberdeau, Beaulieu), 2:10. 7, Kootenay, Fraser 1 (Reinhart, McNabb), 7:19 (PP). 8, Saint John, Jurco 4 (Phillips), 19:45. Penalties-King Ktn (cross checking), 4:35; Huberdeau Snb (slashing), 5:58.
1st OT Period-9, Kootenay, Fraser 2 (Reinhart), 3:55. Penalties-No Penalties
Shots on Goal-Kootenay 12-20-11-2-45. Saint John 6-6-11-0-23.
Power Play Opportunities-Kootenay 3 / 6; Saint John 0 / 3.
Goalies-Kootenay, Lieuwen 1-2 (23 shots-19 saves). Saint John, Corbeil-Thériault 0-1 (45 shots-40 saves).
A-0
Referees-Dave Lewis (16), Scott Ferguson (35).
Linesmen-Matt Traub (50), Kevin Hastings (61).
With the win the ICE advance to the tiebreaker game on Thursday and will play the loser of Wednesday's round robin game between Owen Sound and Mississauga.
Replays showed that the play was just off side as Max Reinhart's skate kicked the puck into the zone.
Fraser had 2 goals, Kevin King 1 goal 1 assist, Max Reinhart 4 assists,
Brayden McNabb 2 assists, Jesse Ismond 1 goal and Drew Czerwonka 1 goal.
ICE scored 3 powerplay goals.
Sea Dogs forced overtime with 14.5 seconds left on a shot that went of Tomas Jurco's neck/face and into the net. Jurco leads the tournament with 4 goals and 5 points.
Kootenay 0 2 2 1 - 5
Saint John 0 2 2 0 - 4
1st Period- No Scoring.Penalties-Benoit Ktn (tripping), 1:58; Martin Ktn (roughing), 5:28; MacAulay Snb (tripping), 12:45.
2nd Period-1, Saint John, Tesink 1 (Phillips, Bourret), 1:26. 2, Saint John, Jurco 3 (Galiev), 5:33. 3, Kootenay, Czerwonka 1 (Martin, Reinhart), 13:13 (PP). 4, Kootenay, King 1 (McNabb, Reinhart), 15:10 (PP). Penalties-Bourret Snb (hooking), 2:00; Bourret Snb (interference), 11:58; Gélinas Snb (delay of game), 13:24; Thomas Snb (tripping), 13:46.
3rd Period-5, Kootenay, Ismond 1 (King, Eakin), 0:23. 6, Saint John, Gagné 1 (Huberdeau, Beaulieu), 2:10. 7, Kootenay, Fraser 1 (Reinhart, McNabb), 7:19 (PP). 8, Saint John, Jurco 4 (Phillips), 19:45. Penalties-King Ktn (cross checking), 4:35; Huberdeau Snb (slashing), 5:58.
1st OT Period-9, Kootenay, Fraser 2 (Reinhart), 3:55. Penalties-No Penalties
Shots on Goal-Kootenay 12-20-11-2-45. Saint John 6-6-11-0-23.
Power Play Opportunities-Kootenay 3 / 6; Saint John 0 / 3.
Goalies-Kootenay, Lieuwen 1-2 (23 shots-19 saves). Saint John, Corbeil-Thériault 0-1 (45 shots-40 saves).
A-0
Referees-Dave Lewis (16), Scott Ferguson (35).
Linesmen-Matt Traub (50), Kevin Hastings (61).
ICE Trivia Memorial Cup Game #3
During every ICE broadcast we ask a trivia question.
Today’s Trivia question.
Who has the Franchise Record for most career points at the Memorial Cup?
ANSWER – 7 Jarret Stoll.
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Today’s Trivia question.
Who has the Franchise Record for most career points at the Memorial Cup?
ANSWER – 7 Jarret Stoll.
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Kootenay vs Saint John Memorial Cup Game #3
An ICE win will put them into Thursday's tiebreaker game against the loser of tomorrow's game between Owen Sound and Mississauga.
A loss and the ICE are out of the tournament.
The ICE will have to win 4 games in a row to win the Memorial Cup.
The only team to start the tournament 0-2 and win the Memorial Cup was the 2009 Windsor Spitfires.
Saint John (2-0) has qualified for Sunday's final.
Brayden McNabb will return after sitting out a 1 game suspension.
ICE will not face former Wheat King/Thunderbird Jacob DeSerres as the Sea Dogs' goalie will be Mathieu Corbeil.
Top defenseman Simon Despres (Pittsbirgh 1st round pick) and scoring forward Michael Kirkpatrick (4 points in tournament) will also sit out.
Listen for the Pre-Game Show at 4:30 on The Drive.
Monday, May 23, 2011
Update
Saint John 3 Owen Sound 2 OT
Sea Dogs have clinched a spot in Sunday's final.
They still have to play the ICE tomorrow in the final round robin game for both clubs.
If the ICE win they'll go to Thursday's tiebreaker game against the loser of Wednesday's game between Mississauga and Owen Sound.
Sea Dogs have clinched a spot in Sunday's final.
They still have to play the ICE tomorrow in the final round robin game for both clubs.
If the ICE win they'll go to Thursday's tiebreaker game against the loser of Wednesday's game between Mississauga and Owen Sound.
ICE Day Off & Tiebreaker Rules
The ICE will play their final round robin game of the Memorial Cup tomorrow against the QMJHL Champion Saint John Sea Dogs.
For the rest of the tournament the ICE are in a must win situation.
Only the 2009 Windsor Spitfires started 0-2 and won the Memorial Cup.
Tonight Saint John plays Owen Sound.
If the Sea Dogs win they clinch 1st place and tomorrow's game against the ICE will have no meaning to them in the standings.
If the Attack win it sets up a possibilty of a 3-way tie for 2nd place, because if the ICE win and then if Owen Sound beats Mississauga on Wednesday the Attack would be 3-0 and the three other teams would be 1-2.
There is a tiebreaker rule in which one team would get a bye to the Semi-Final and the two other teams would play in the tiebreaker game.
Playoff Formula
The game each team played against the 1st place team is removed from their records. Then you add each team's goals for with their goals against which sum you divide into such team's goals for. The team with the highest percentage gains the higher position in the standings and an automatic berth as the home team in the semi-final game. The remaining two teams will play in the tiebreaker game.
The ICE 5-0 loss to Owen Sound would not count and the fact they lost a 1-goal game to the Majors also helps them in the tiebreaker rules.
Saint John also had a 1 goal game against Mississauga but it was a higher scoring game which benifits both of those teams.
The ICE would need a win with at least a 2-goal margin to have a bye into the semi-final.
Of course all of this doesn't matter if the ICE don't win tomorrow.
Most IF situations have the ICE needing to win 4 straight games to win the tournament.
Optional practice at the practice facility.
Jerry Bancks overseeing the next drill.
Justin Cardinal in Nathan Lieuwen's gear.
For the rest of the tournament the ICE are in a must win situation.
Only the 2009 Windsor Spitfires started 0-2 and won the Memorial Cup.
Tonight Saint John plays Owen Sound.
If the Sea Dogs win they clinch 1st place and tomorrow's game against the ICE will have no meaning to them in the standings.
If the Attack win it sets up a possibilty of a 3-way tie for 2nd place, because if the ICE win and then if Owen Sound beats Mississauga on Wednesday the Attack would be 3-0 and the three other teams would be 1-2.
There is a tiebreaker rule in which one team would get a bye to the Semi-Final and the two other teams would play in the tiebreaker game.
Playoff Formula
The game each team played against the 1st place team is removed from their records. Then you add each team's goals for with their goals against which sum you divide into such team's goals for. The team with the highest percentage gains the higher position in the standings and an automatic berth as the home team in the semi-final game. The remaining two teams will play in the tiebreaker game.
The ICE 5-0 loss to Owen Sound would not count and the fact they lost a 1-goal game to the Majors also helps them in the tiebreaker rules.
Saint John also had a 1 goal game against Mississauga but it was a higher scoring game which benifits both of those teams.
The ICE would need a win with at least a 2-goal margin to have a bye into the semi-final.
Of course all of this doesn't matter if the ICE don't win tomorrow.
Most IF situations have the ICE needing to win 4 straight games to win the tournament.
Sunday, May 22, 2011
Mississauga 2 Kootenay 1 Memorial Cup Game #2
Mississauga forward Rob Flick scored the game winning goal at 11:51 of the 3rd period in a 2-1 win over the Kootenay ICE in Memorial Cup action on Sunday night.
The ICE will face elimination in every game as they play their final round robin game on Tuesday against Saint John.
The ICE will have to win 4 games in a row as they need a win to qualify for the tiebreaker game on Thursday.
Mississauga 1 0 1 - 2
Kootenay 1 0 0 - 1
1st Period-1, Kootenay, Eakin 1 (Leach, Czerwonka), 7:55 (PP). 2, Mississauga, Kitsyn 1 (Flick, Cantin), 9:18. Penalties-Flick Miss (interference), 7:23; Flick Miss (roughing), 9:18; Ismond Ktn (roughing), 9:18; Martin Ktn (interference), 19:00.
2nd Period- No Scoring.Penalties-Hurley Ktn (checking from behind), 2:39; Fraser Ktn (slashing), 4:13; Mayer Miss (cross checking), 6:30; King Ktn (slashing), 7:47; Ismond Ktn (cross checking), 8:20; Smith-Pelly Miss (interference), 9:29; Czerwonka Ktn (slashing), 18:18.
3rd Period-3, Mississauga, Flick 1 (Smith-Pelly, Brace), 11:51. Penalties-No Penalties
Shots on Goal-Mississauga 11-9-11-31. Kootenay 12-14-8-34.
Power Play Opportunities-Mississauga 0 / 6; Kootenay 1 / 3.
Goalies-Mississauga, Anderson 1-1-0-0 (34 shots-33 saves). Kootenay, Lieuwen 0-2-0-0 (33 shots-31 saves).
A-5,429
Referees-Dave Lewis (16), Matt Kirk (4).
Linesmen-Ryan Lachine (81), Sean Pindar (48).
The ICE will face elimination in every game as they play their final round robin game on Tuesday against Saint John.
The ICE will have to win 4 games in a row as they need a win to qualify for the tiebreaker game on Thursday.
Mississauga 1 0 1 - 2
Kootenay 1 0 0 - 1
1st Period-1, Kootenay, Eakin 1 (Leach, Czerwonka), 7:55 (PP). 2, Mississauga, Kitsyn 1 (Flick, Cantin), 9:18. Penalties-Flick Miss (interference), 7:23; Flick Miss (roughing), 9:18; Ismond Ktn (roughing), 9:18; Martin Ktn (interference), 19:00.
2nd Period- No Scoring.Penalties-Hurley Ktn (checking from behind), 2:39; Fraser Ktn (slashing), 4:13; Mayer Miss (cross checking), 6:30; King Ktn (slashing), 7:47; Ismond Ktn (cross checking), 8:20; Smith-Pelly Miss (interference), 9:29; Czerwonka Ktn (slashing), 18:18.
3rd Period-3, Mississauga, Flick 1 (Smith-Pelly, Brace), 11:51. Penalties-No Penalties
Shots on Goal-Mississauga 11-9-11-31. Kootenay 12-14-8-34.
Power Play Opportunities-Mississauga 0 / 6; Kootenay 1 / 3.
Goalies-Mississauga, Anderson 1-1-0-0 (34 shots-33 saves). Kootenay, Lieuwen 0-2-0-0 (33 shots-31 saves).
A-5,429
Referees-Dave Lewis (16), Matt Kirk (4).
Linesmen-Ryan Lachine (81), Sean Pindar (48).
ICE Trivia Memorial Cup Game #2
During every ICE broadcast we ask a trivia question.
Today’s Trivia question.
Who has the Franchise Record for most career goals at the Memorial Cup?
ANSWER – 4 Colin Sinclair.
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Today’s Trivia question.
Who has the Franchise Record for most career goals at the Memorial Cup?
ANSWER – 4 Colin Sinclair.
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Kootenay vs Mississauga Memorial Cup Game #2
The Kootenay ICE will meet Mississauga St. Michael's Majors in the Memorial Cup.
This is the 2nd game for both clubs who are both 0-1.
ICE lost 5-0 to Owen Sound, Majors lost 4-3 to Saint John.
The winner will clinch a spot in the playoff round while the loser will face an elimination game the rest of the tournament.
If the ICE win their 2 remaining round robin games and Owen Sound lose their last 2 games the ICE will clinch a spot in the Final.
Brayden McNabb has received a 1 game suspension for receiving an elbowing major against Owen Sound and will not play tonight.
Mississauga, ON - Brian O’Neill, discipline chairman for the 2011 MasterCard Memorial Cup, announced today that Brayden McNabb of the Kootenay Ice has been suspended for one game for receiving a major and game misconduct for elbowing on Saturday, May 21 vs. Owen Sound.
McNabb will serve his suspension tonight when Kootenay plays Mississauga.
Brian O’Neill stated, “following review of the referee’s report, and watching all of the television footage of the incident, I determined that it was a reckless action by the player but not a deliberate attempt to injure.”
This is the first suspension in a MasterCard Memorial Cup since the 1999 event in Ottawa.
Listen for the Pre-Game Show at 4:30 on The Drive.
Saturday, May 21, 2011
Owen Sound 5 Kootenay 0 Memorial Cup Game #1
Owen Sound goalie Jordan Binnington made 29 saves, including 15 in the 2nd period, in a 5-0 win over the Kootenay ICE at the Memorial Cup.
Robby Mignardi had 2 goals for the Attack who scored 2 powerplay goals, 1 shorthanded goal and 1 goal 4-on-4.
ICE Captain Brayden McNabb received a major and game misconduct in the 3rd period for elbowing Joey Hishon. Hishon tried to go around McNabb in the nuetral zone and lowered his head and McNabb got him with his arm. Hishon was skating back to his bench after the hit and got hit in the head by a teammate. The CHL will decide if there is a suspension before Sunday's ICE vs Mississauga game.
The last time the ICE were shutout and lost in regulation time was March 29th, 4-0, game #3 in Moose Jaw.
ICE (0-1) will play Mississauga (0-1) on Sunday.
Owen Sound 1 1 3 - 5
Kootenay 0 0 0 - 0
1st Period-1, Owen Sound, Mignardi 1 (Shaw, Cutting), 16:49. Penalties-Petgrave Os (tripping), 11:33; Gilbert Os (tripping), 13:20; Petgrave Os (cross checking), 15:54; Eakin Ktn (holding), 16:41; King Ktn (checking from behind), 20:00.
2nd Period-2, Owen Sound, Berdnikov 1 (Halmo, Cutting), 3:30. Penalties-Hishon Os (high sticking), 4:23; Hurley Ktn (interference), 9:24.
3rd Period-3, Owen Sound, Mignardi 2 (Shaw), 12:29 (SH). 4, Owen Sound, Fritsch 1 (Berdnikov, Halmo), 16:23 (PP). 5, Owen Sound, Wilson 1 (Schemitsch, Petgrave), 17:27 (PP). Penalties-Hishon Os (roughing), 3:35; Ismond Ktn (roughing), 3:35; McNabb Ktn (hooking), 7:41; Hishon Os (roughing, roughing), 12:09; Czerwonka Ktn (roughing), 12:09; McNabb Ktn (major-elbowing, game misconduct), 14:25; Leach Ktn (roughing), 16:41.
Shots on Goal-Owen Sound 12-6-14-32. Kootenay 9-15-5-29.
Power Play Opportunities-Owen Sound 2 / 6; Kootenay 0 / 5.
Goalies-Owen Sound, Binnington 1-0 (29 shots-29 saves). Kootenay, Lieuwen 0-1 (33 shots-28 saves).
A-5,429
Referees-Dominick Bedard, Dave Lewis (16).
Linesmen-Jordan Browne (93), Kevin Hastings (61).
Robby Mignardi had 2 goals for the Attack who scored 2 powerplay goals, 1 shorthanded goal and 1 goal 4-on-4.
ICE Captain Brayden McNabb received a major and game misconduct in the 3rd period for elbowing Joey Hishon. Hishon tried to go around McNabb in the nuetral zone and lowered his head and McNabb got him with his arm. Hishon was skating back to his bench after the hit and got hit in the head by a teammate. The CHL will decide if there is a suspension before Sunday's ICE vs Mississauga game.
The last time the ICE were shutout and lost in regulation time was March 29th, 4-0, game #3 in Moose Jaw.
ICE (0-1) will play Mississauga (0-1) on Sunday.
Owen Sound 1 1 3 - 5
Kootenay 0 0 0 - 0
1st Period-1, Owen Sound, Mignardi 1 (Shaw, Cutting), 16:49. Penalties-Petgrave Os (tripping), 11:33; Gilbert Os (tripping), 13:20; Petgrave Os (cross checking), 15:54; Eakin Ktn (holding), 16:41; King Ktn (checking from behind), 20:00.
2nd Period-2, Owen Sound, Berdnikov 1 (Halmo, Cutting), 3:30. Penalties-Hishon Os (high sticking), 4:23; Hurley Ktn (interference), 9:24.
3rd Period-3, Owen Sound, Mignardi 2 (Shaw), 12:29 (SH). 4, Owen Sound, Fritsch 1 (Berdnikov, Halmo), 16:23 (PP). 5, Owen Sound, Wilson 1 (Schemitsch, Petgrave), 17:27 (PP). Penalties-Hishon Os (roughing), 3:35; Ismond Ktn (roughing), 3:35; McNabb Ktn (hooking), 7:41; Hishon Os (roughing, roughing), 12:09; Czerwonka Ktn (roughing), 12:09; McNabb Ktn (major-elbowing, game misconduct), 14:25; Leach Ktn (roughing), 16:41.
Shots on Goal-Owen Sound 12-6-14-32. Kootenay 9-15-5-29.
Power Play Opportunities-Owen Sound 2 / 6; Kootenay 0 / 5.
Goalies-Owen Sound, Binnington 1-0 (29 shots-29 saves). Kootenay, Lieuwen 0-1 (33 shots-28 saves).
A-5,429
Referees-Dominick Bedard, Dave Lewis (16).
Linesmen-Jordan Browne (93), Kevin Hastings (61).
ICE Trivia Memorial Cup Game #1
During every ICE broadcast we ask a trivia question.
Today’s Trivia question.
Which 5 players played in 2 Memorial Cups with the ICE?
ANSWER – Jarret Stoll, Colin Sinclair, Cole Fischer, Richard Hamula, BJ Boxma.
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Today’s Trivia question.
Which 5 players played in 2 Memorial Cups with the ICE?
ANSWER – Jarret Stoll, Colin Sinclair, Cole Fischer, Richard Hamula, BJ Boxma.
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Kootenay vs Owen Sound Memorial Cup Game #1
This is the 3rd Memorial Cup appearance by the ICE who won in 2002 when it was held in Guelph Ontario.
The Attack is in their 22nd year and this is their 1st appearance.
ICE have no players with Memorial Cup experience.
The ICE will play 3 round-robin games over the next 4 days.
Both teams come from the smallest of CHL markets as the Owen Sound’s population is around 21,000. Cranbrook is 3rd smallest and Owen Sound 5th.
The ICE go into the tournament as underdogs as the media hasn’t picked an overwhelming favorite but don’t mention the ICE when predicting a winner.
In the previous Memorial Cup appearances the ICE are 2-1 vs OHL teams.
Listen for the Pre-Game Show at 4:30 on The Drive.
Friday, May 20, 2011
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Thursday, May 19, 2011
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Preview From WHL
KOOTENAY ICE (WHL Champion)
Head Coach: Kris Knoblauch
General Manager: Jeff Chynoweth
2010-11 Record: 46-21-1-4, 97pts, GF: 272 GA: 218
2010-11 Final CHL Ranking: Not Ranked
2011 Playoff Record: 16-3 GF: 74 GA: 44
-Defeated Moose Jaw Warriors 4-2 in first round
-Defeated Saskatoon Blades 4-0 in second round
-Defeated Medicine Hat Tigers 4-0 in Eastern Conference Championship Series
-Defeated Portland Winterhawks 4-1 in WHL Championship Series
2011 Playoffs Top Scorers:
LW – Matt Fraser 19gp-17g-10a-27pts
C – Max Reinhart 19gp-15g-12a-27pts
C – Cody Eakin 19gp-11g-16a-27pts
D – Brayden McNabb 19gp-3g-24a-27pts
The 2011 WHL Champions, the Kootenay Ice are making their third appearance at the MasterCard Memorial Cup in franchise history. The Ice went winless in their first Memorial Cup experience in 2000, but won it all in 2002.
Up Front: The Ice have been getting plenty of mileage out of their older group of forwards. Veterans Matt Fraser, Cody Eakin and Max Reinhart combined to score 43 of the team’s 74 post-season goals, while veteran Joe Antilla, with nine tallies, was the only other player to surpass the five-goal mark in the playoffs. Even though much of their offense comes from their top guns, the Ice can roll four lines who all play with the same intensity, determination and fire. A relentless forecheck, tremendous work ethic and strict adherence to their system has enabled the Ice to breeze through several of the WHL’s top teams en route to the Ed Chynoweth Cup.
On The Blue Line: Buffalo Sabres’ prospect Brayden McNabb has anchored a stifling Kootenay defense corps. McNabb provides plenty of offense from the point, runs the power play, and has helped the Ice to an 88.8% penalty killing success rate throughout their playoff run. Veterans James Martin, Joey Leach and Hayden Rintoul provide solid defensive play, mobility and strong puck movement. Collectively, the Ice defense corps has enjoyed success in shutting down some of the WHL’s biggest stars like Brayden Schenn, Linden Vey and Nino Niederreiter through their run to the WHL championship.
Goaltending: 19-year-old Nathan Lieuwen took his game to another level during the 2011 WHL playoffs, posting a 16-2-1 record with three shutouts along with a 2.24 goals-against average and a .923 save percentage while starting all 19 post-season contests for Kootenay. A former first-round draft pick of the Ice, Lieuwen has a knack for making big saves at key times in games, and gives his team a chance to win in any situation.
MISSISSAUGA ST. MICHAEL’S MAJORS (Host Team)
Head Coach / General Manager: Dave Cameron
2010-11 Record: 53-13-0-2, 108pts, GF: 287 GA: 170
2010-11 CHL Final Ranking: 3
2011 Playoff Record: 15-5 GF: 79 GA: 44
-Defeated Belleville Bulls 4-0 in first round
-Defeated Sudbury Wolves 4-0 in second round
-Defeated Niagara Ice Dogs 4-1 in Eastern Conference Championship series
-Lost to Owen Sound Attack 4-3 in OHL Championship series
2011 Playoffs Top Scorers:
LW – Devante Smith-Pelly 20gp-15g-6a-21pts
LW – Maxim Kitsyn 20gp-10g-9a-19pts
RW – Justin Shugg 20gp-10g-9a-19pts
C – Casey Cizikas 16gp-5g-14a-19pts
The Mississauga St. Michael’s Majors are making their first trip to the MasterCard Memorial Cup tournament in the modern history of the franchise. Having moved from Toronto to Mississauga in 2007-08, the Majors come into the 2011 MasterCard Memorial Cup as the host team and runner-up in the OHL Championship series.
Up Front: The St. Michael’s Majors boast a balanced attack that led the OHL in offense during the regular season. Their top trio of Devante Smith-Pelly, Justin Shugg and Casey Cizikas combined for 30 goals and 59 points through the team’s run in the OHL playoffs while helping the team’s power play click at a 30.1% clip in the post-season. Shugg has plenty of Memorial Cup experience, having won back-to-back Memorial Cup titles with the Windsor Spitfires in 2009 and 2010, while Cizikas also has big-game experience as a member of the 2011 Canadian national junior squad. Russian winger Maxim Kitsyn has also proved to be an offensive threat with 10 post-season goals. He helped Russia defeat Cizikas and the Canadians in the World Junior Championship Gold medal game.
On The Blue Line: The St. Michael’s Majors were the best defensive team in the OHL during the regular season, allowing just 170 goals in 68 games. 21-year-old veteran Marc Cantin, who won the 2010 MasterCard Memorial Cup with Windsor, leads a St. Michael’s Majors’ defense corps that combined for a +48 rating in the OHL post-season and allowed just 44 goals through 20 playoff contests. Cantin, Mark D’Orazio and Brett Flemming are all capable in the offensive end as well, contributing to the team’s power play success in the post-season.
Goaltending: 19-year-old veteran JP Anderson enjoyed a terrific playoff run for the St. Michael’s Majors, posting a 15-2-3 record, including four shutouts, with a 2.11 goals-against average and a .920 save percentage in 20 contests. He even set an OHL record by notching three straight shutouts in the team’s opening-round series versus Belleville. The San Jose Sharks prospect was the runner-up for the OHL Goaltender of the Year award, edged out by just a four-point margin by Mark Visentin of the Niagara IceDogs.
OWEN SOUND ATTACK (OHL Champions)
Head Coach: Mark Reeds
General Manager: Dale DeGray
2010-11 Record: 46-17-1-4, 97pts, GF: 283 GA: 215
2010-11 Final CHL Ranking: 8
2011 Playoff Record: 16-6 GF: 83 GA: 65
-Defeated London Knights 4-2 in first round
-Defeated Plymouth Whalers 4-0 in second round
-Defeated Windsor Spitfires 4-1 in Western Conference Championship series
-Defeated Mississauga St. Michael’s Majors 4-3 in OHL Championship series
2011 Playoffs Top Scorers:
RW – Robby Mignardi 22gp-15g-9a-24pts
C – Joey Hishon 22gp-5g-19a-24pts
LW – Garrett Wilson 22gp-11g-10a-21pts
C – Andrew Shaw 20gp-10g-7a-17pts
The Owen Sound Attack come into the 2011 MasterCard Memorial Cup tournament as OHL Champions for the first time in their 22-year history, having knocked off the OHL’s regular-season champion Mississauga in a thrilling seven-game series that culminated with an overtime victory in the seventh and deciding game.
Up Front: The Attack possess solid offensive depth and star power in the form of NHL prospects Joey Hishon, Robby Mignardi and Garrett Wilson. Mignardi was the OHL playoff MVP after scoring 15 goals in 22 games, while Hishon and Wilson combined for 16 goals and 45 points during the playoffs. Veteran Andrew Shaw also provided consistent offense during the post-season, chipping in 10 goals and 17 points. A hard-working group, the Attack play a tight-checking game that limits time and space for their opposition. Two-way forwards Jarrod Maidens, Liam Heelis and Mike Halmo add good depth to the Attack’s forward contingent.
On The Blue Line: The Attack boast an impressive blue line, led by veterans Jesse Blacker and Matt Stanisz. Blacker, a veteran of Windsor’s 2009 Memorial Cup team, and Stanisz anchor a solid defensive unit and provide offense and strong puck movement, helping the power play to a 23.3% success rate during the post-season. Stanisz, Blacker, Matt Petgrave and Geoff Schemitsch combined for 10 goals and 54 points during the OHL playoffs.
Goaltending: The Attack used three different goaltenders during the 2011 OHL playoffs, with Michael Zador, Scott Stajcer and Jordan Binnington all seeing action during the team’s run to the championship. Binnington appeared in 46 regular-season games, the most of the three, and was the winning goaltender in the team’s Game 7 overtime win over the St. Michael’s Majors in the OHL final. While Binnington may have the edge, all three have shown they can perform in big-game situations.
SAINT JOHN SEA DOGS (QMJHL Champions)
Head Coach: Gerard Gallant
Director of Hockey Operations / Associate Coach: Mike Kelly
2010-11 Record: 58-7-1-2, 119pts, GF: 324 GA: 165
2010-11 Final CHL Ranking: 1
2011 Playoff Record: 16-3 GF: 84 GA: 39
-Defeated Cape Breton Screaming Eagles 4-0 in first round
-Defeated Victoriaville Tigres 4-1 in second round
-Defeated Lewiston Maineiacs 4-0 in Semi-Final series
-Defeated Gatineau Olympiques 4-2 in QMJHL Championship series
2011 Playoffs Top Scorers:
C – Jonathan Huberdeau 19gp-16g-14a-30pts
LW – Stanislav Galiev 19gp-10g-17a-27pts
RW – Zack Phillips 17gp-9g-15a-24pts
RW – Tomas Jurco 19gp-6g-12a-18pts
The Saint John Sea Dogs enter the 2011 MasterCard Memorial Cup as QMJHL champions for the first time in their six-year history. The top-ranked team in the entire CHL, the Sea Dogs tied a QMJHL record with an astounding 58 victories during the 2010-11 regular season. During their post-season run, the team managed a perfect 10-0 record on the road.
Up Front: The Sea Dogs have plenty of offensive weapons in their arsenal that helped them lead the QMJHL in goals during the regular season. Led by sophomore star and top NHL draft prospect Jonathan Huberdeau, the Sea Dogs scored an average of 4.42 goals per game in the post-season and boasted a power play that operated at 27.4% effectiveness. Huberdeau, the QMJHL playoff MVP, scored 16 times in the playoffs while Russian forward Stanislav Galiev netted 10 times. Zack Phillips, Michael Kirkpatrick and Tomas Jurco add offensive depth to the Sea Dogs’ powerful offense.
On The Blue Line: The Sea Dogs boast a talented and mobile defense corps that not only helped the team to the fewest goals-against in the QMJHL during the regular-season, but made significant contributions in the offensive zone as well. Canadian national junior team star Simon Despres and promising NHL draft prospect Nathan Beaulieu anchor the defense corps, with both having the ability to play strong defense and help the attack. Eric Gelinas adds even more offensive ability from the blue line.
Goaltending: Former WHL netminder Jacob DeSerres backstopped the Sea Dogs to the QMJHL title, posting a 12-3 record with a 2.00 goals-against average and a .916 save percentage in the playoffs. DeSerres has Memorial Cup experience, having played for the Brandon Wheat Kings in the 2010 tournament. DeSerres also benefits the Sea Dogs with his familiarity with the WHL representative, the Kootenay Ice.
Head Coach: Kris Knoblauch
General Manager: Jeff Chynoweth
2010-11 Record: 46-21-1-4, 97pts, GF: 272 GA: 218
2010-11 Final CHL Ranking: Not Ranked
2011 Playoff Record: 16-3 GF: 74 GA: 44
-Defeated Moose Jaw Warriors 4-2 in first round
-Defeated Saskatoon Blades 4-0 in second round
-Defeated Medicine Hat Tigers 4-0 in Eastern Conference Championship Series
-Defeated Portland Winterhawks 4-1 in WHL Championship Series
2011 Playoffs Top Scorers:
LW – Matt Fraser 19gp-17g-10a-27pts
C – Max Reinhart 19gp-15g-12a-27pts
C – Cody Eakin 19gp-11g-16a-27pts
D – Brayden McNabb 19gp-3g-24a-27pts
The 2011 WHL Champions, the Kootenay Ice are making their third appearance at the MasterCard Memorial Cup in franchise history. The Ice went winless in their first Memorial Cup experience in 2000, but won it all in 2002.
Up Front: The Ice have been getting plenty of mileage out of their older group of forwards. Veterans Matt Fraser, Cody Eakin and Max Reinhart combined to score 43 of the team’s 74 post-season goals, while veteran Joe Antilla, with nine tallies, was the only other player to surpass the five-goal mark in the playoffs. Even though much of their offense comes from their top guns, the Ice can roll four lines who all play with the same intensity, determination and fire. A relentless forecheck, tremendous work ethic and strict adherence to their system has enabled the Ice to breeze through several of the WHL’s top teams en route to the Ed Chynoweth Cup.
On The Blue Line: Buffalo Sabres’ prospect Brayden McNabb has anchored a stifling Kootenay defense corps. McNabb provides plenty of offense from the point, runs the power play, and has helped the Ice to an 88.8% penalty killing success rate throughout their playoff run. Veterans James Martin, Joey Leach and Hayden Rintoul provide solid defensive play, mobility and strong puck movement. Collectively, the Ice defense corps has enjoyed success in shutting down some of the WHL’s biggest stars like Brayden Schenn, Linden Vey and Nino Niederreiter through their run to the WHL championship.
Goaltending: 19-year-old Nathan Lieuwen took his game to another level during the 2011 WHL playoffs, posting a 16-2-1 record with three shutouts along with a 2.24 goals-against average and a .923 save percentage while starting all 19 post-season contests for Kootenay. A former first-round draft pick of the Ice, Lieuwen has a knack for making big saves at key times in games, and gives his team a chance to win in any situation.
MISSISSAUGA ST. MICHAEL’S MAJORS (Host Team)
Head Coach / General Manager: Dave Cameron
2010-11 Record: 53-13-0-2, 108pts, GF: 287 GA: 170
2010-11 CHL Final Ranking: 3
2011 Playoff Record: 15-5 GF: 79 GA: 44
-Defeated Belleville Bulls 4-0 in first round
-Defeated Sudbury Wolves 4-0 in second round
-Defeated Niagara Ice Dogs 4-1 in Eastern Conference Championship series
-Lost to Owen Sound Attack 4-3 in OHL Championship series
2011 Playoffs Top Scorers:
LW – Devante Smith-Pelly 20gp-15g-6a-21pts
LW – Maxim Kitsyn 20gp-10g-9a-19pts
RW – Justin Shugg 20gp-10g-9a-19pts
C – Casey Cizikas 16gp-5g-14a-19pts
The Mississauga St. Michael’s Majors are making their first trip to the MasterCard Memorial Cup tournament in the modern history of the franchise. Having moved from Toronto to Mississauga in 2007-08, the Majors come into the 2011 MasterCard Memorial Cup as the host team and runner-up in the OHL Championship series.
Up Front: The St. Michael’s Majors boast a balanced attack that led the OHL in offense during the regular season. Their top trio of Devante Smith-Pelly, Justin Shugg and Casey Cizikas combined for 30 goals and 59 points through the team’s run in the OHL playoffs while helping the team’s power play click at a 30.1% clip in the post-season. Shugg has plenty of Memorial Cup experience, having won back-to-back Memorial Cup titles with the Windsor Spitfires in 2009 and 2010, while Cizikas also has big-game experience as a member of the 2011 Canadian national junior squad. Russian winger Maxim Kitsyn has also proved to be an offensive threat with 10 post-season goals. He helped Russia defeat Cizikas and the Canadians in the World Junior Championship Gold medal game.
On The Blue Line: The St. Michael’s Majors were the best defensive team in the OHL during the regular season, allowing just 170 goals in 68 games. 21-year-old veteran Marc Cantin, who won the 2010 MasterCard Memorial Cup with Windsor, leads a St. Michael’s Majors’ defense corps that combined for a +48 rating in the OHL post-season and allowed just 44 goals through 20 playoff contests. Cantin, Mark D’Orazio and Brett Flemming are all capable in the offensive end as well, contributing to the team’s power play success in the post-season.
Goaltending: 19-year-old veteran JP Anderson enjoyed a terrific playoff run for the St. Michael’s Majors, posting a 15-2-3 record, including four shutouts, with a 2.11 goals-against average and a .920 save percentage in 20 contests. He even set an OHL record by notching three straight shutouts in the team’s opening-round series versus Belleville. The San Jose Sharks prospect was the runner-up for the OHL Goaltender of the Year award, edged out by just a four-point margin by Mark Visentin of the Niagara IceDogs.
OWEN SOUND ATTACK (OHL Champions)
Head Coach: Mark Reeds
General Manager: Dale DeGray
2010-11 Record: 46-17-1-4, 97pts, GF: 283 GA: 215
2010-11 Final CHL Ranking: 8
2011 Playoff Record: 16-6 GF: 83 GA: 65
-Defeated London Knights 4-2 in first round
-Defeated Plymouth Whalers 4-0 in second round
-Defeated Windsor Spitfires 4-1 in Western Conference Championship series
-Defeated Mississauga St. Michael’s Majors 4-3 in OHL Championship series
2011 Playoffs Top Scorers:
RW – Robby Mignardi 22gp-15g-9a-24pts
C – Joey Hishon 22gp-5g-19a-24pts
LW – Garrett Wilson 22gp-11g-10a-21pts
C – Andrew Shaw 20gp-10g-7a-17pts
The Owen Sound Attack come into the 2011 MasterCard Memorial Cup tournament as OHL Champions for the first time in their 22-year history, having knocked off the OHL’s regular-season champion Mississauga in a thrilling seven-game series that culminated with an overtime victory in the seventh and deciding game.
Up Front: The Attack possess solid offensive depth and star power in the form of NHL prospects Joey Hishon, Robby Mignardi and Garrett Wilson. Mignardi was the OHL playoff MVP after scoring 15 goals in 22 games, while Hishon and Wilson combined for 16 goals and 45 points during the playoffs. Veteran Andrew Shaw also provided consistent offense during the post-season, chipping in 10 goals and 17 points. A hard-working group, the Attack play a tight-checking game that limits time and space for their opposition. Two-way forwards Jarrod Maidens, Liam Heelis and Mike Halmo add good depth to the Attack’s forward contingent.
On The Blue Line: The Attack boast an impressive blue line, led by veterans Jesse Blacker and Matt Stanisz. Blacker, a veteran of Windsor’s 2009 Memorial Cup team, and Stanisz anchor a solid defensive unit and provide offense and strong puck movement, helping the power play to a 23.3% success rate during the post-season. Stanisz, Blacker, Matt Petgrave and Geoff Schemitsch combined for 10 goals and 54 points during the OHL playoffs.
Goaltending: The Attack used three different goaltenders during the 2011 OHL playoffs, with Michael Zador, Scott Stajcer and Jordan Binnington all seeing action during the team’s run to the championship. Binnington appeared in 46 regular-season games, the most of the three, and was the winning goaltender in the team’s Game 7 overtime win over the St. Michael’s Majors in the OHL final. While Binnington may have the edge, all three have shown they can perform in big-game situations.
SAINT JOHN SEA DOGS (QMJHL Champions)
Head Coach: Gerard Gallant
Director of Hockey Operations / Associate Coach: Mike Kelly
2010-11 Record: 58-7-1-2, 119pts, GF: 324 GA: 165
2010-11 Final CHL Ranking: 1
2011 Playoff Record: 16-3 GF: 84 GA: 39
-Defeated Cape Breton Screaming Eagles 4-0 in first round
-Defeated Victoriaville Tigres 4-1 in second round
-Defeated Lewiston Maineiacs 4-0 in Semi-Final series
-Defeated Gatineau Olympiques 4-2 in QMJHL Championship series
2011 Playoffs Top Scorers:
C – Jonathan Huberdeau 19gp-16g-14a-30pts
LW – Stanislav Galiev 19gp-10g-17a-27pts
RW – Zack Phillips 17gp-9g-15a-24pts
RW – Tomas Jurco 19gp-6g-12a-18pts
The Saint John Sea Dogs enter the 2011 MasterCard Memorial Cup as QMJHL champions for the first time in their six-year history. The top-ranked team in the entire CHL, the Sea Dogs tied a QMJHL record with an astounding 58 victories during the 2010-11 regular season. During their post-season run, the team managed a perfect 10-0 record on the road.
Up Front: The Sea Dogs have plenty of offensive weapons in their arsenal that helped them lead the QMJHL in goals during the regular season. Led by sophomore star and top NHL draft prospect Jonathan Huberdeau, the Sea Dogs scored an average of 4.42 goals per game in the post-season and boasted a power play that operated at 27.4% effectiveness. Huberdeau, the QMJHL playoff MVP, scored 16 times in the playoffs while Russian forward Stanislav Galiev netted 10 times. Zack Phillips, Michael Kirkpatrick and Tomas Jurco add offensive depth to the Sea Dogs’ powerful offense.
On The Blue Line: The Sea Dogs boast a talented and mobile defense corps that not only helped the team to the fewest goals-against in the QMJHL during the regular-season, but made significant contributions in the offensive zone as well. Canadian national junior team star Simon Despres and promising NHL draft prospect Nathan Beaulieu anchor the defense corps, with both having the ability to play strong defense and help the attack. Eric Gelinas adds even more offensive ability from the blue line.
Goaltending: Former WHL netminder Jacob DeSerres backstopped the Sea Dogs to the QMJHL title, posting a 12-3 record with a 2.00 goals-against average and a .916 save percentage in the playoffs. DeSerres has Memorial Cup experience, having played for the Brandon Wheat Kings in the 2010 tournament. DeSerres also benefits the Sea Dogs with his familiarity with the WHL representative, the Kootenay Ice.
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
From The West To The East
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