December 22nd, 2014
Two teams hit the ice to wrap up the 2014 part of the AJHL season. The Okotoks Oilers were in Drumheller to take on the Dragons for the fourth time this season (Dragons lead season series 2-1). The Oilers were looking to snap a two game losing streak while the Dragons were looking to bounce back from a 5-3 loss to Camrose on Friday night.
Okotoks Oilers (24-10-4) @ Drumheller Dragons (21-12-5)
Clint Filbrandt scored once and added two assists as the Dragons topped the Oilers 4-1.
Both teams would be able to find the back of the net in the opening frame. The Dragons would open the scoring on the power play as Connor Duncan (assists to Connor Boyd and Clint Filbrandt @9:00) would beat Oilers (starting) goaltender Nic Renyard. Just 26 seconds later Trey Degraaf (assists to Carson Beers and Jordie Lawson @9:26) would tie the game at 1-1 as he fired the puck past Dragons (starting) goaltender Jonny Hogue. Shots favored the Oilers 12-9.
The Dragons would retake the lead with a pair of goals in the middle frame. Clint Filbrandt (assist to Jarell Pinchuk @15:52) would put the puck past Renyard to give the Dragons back the lead. In the final minute of the period Mitchell Cook (assists to Clint Filbrandt and Keaton Holinaty @19:46) would get the Dragons second power play goal of the game. Shots favored the Oilers 13-7 in the period and 25-16 in the hockey game.
Drumheller would get the lone goal in the third. Keaton Holinaty (assist to Wyatt Noskey @14:28) would find the back of the net to give the Dragons a 4-1 lead. Shots favored the Oilers 16-8 in the period and 41-24 overall.
The Oilers will be in Calgary to take on the Mustangs January 6th. Drumheller will be in Brooks on January 2nd.
Story By Chris Colwell
@Cjcolwell
December 21st, 2014
Four teams hit the ice for the final Sunday of the 2014 part of the season. Spruce Grove traveled northwest to take on the Whitecourt Wolverines for the fifth time this season (Saints lead season series 3-1). The Saints have won three straight while the Wolverines are trying to bounce back from a 4-2 loss to Bonnyville on Friday night. Grande Prairie continued their road trip in Calgary taking on the Mustangs for the second and final time this season (Storm lead season series 1-0). Both teams are trying to snap losing streaks; The Storm have dropped two in a row while the Mustangs have lost their last six.
Spruce Grove Saints (29-6-3) @ Whitecourt Wolverines (11-21-4)
Matthew Murray stopped 26 of 28 during regulation and all three shots in the shootout as the Saints topped the Wolverines 3-2.
The Wolverines would score the lone goal in the opening frame. Justin Young (assist to John Mullally @5:37) would pick the short side on Saints (starting) goaltender Matthew Murray. Shots were even 10-10.
The Saints would tie the game in the second with a power play goal. Jarid Hauptman (assist to Cole Nicholson @5:23) wristed a shot from the top of the slot past the blocker hand of Wolverines (starting) goaltender Tanner McCorriston. Shots favored the Saints 15-11 in the period and 25-21 in the hockey game.
Both teams would find the back of the net in the third. Morgan Messenger (assist to Justin Young @2:36) cleaned up the rebound to give the Wolverines the lead 2-1. The Saints would answer on the power play. Nicolas Correale (assist to Isaac Farrah @9:06) redirected a centering pass into the back of the net. Shots favored the Saints 16-5 in the period and 41-26 in the hockey game.
Neither team would score in overtime, and it was off to a shootout. Shots favored the Saints 4-2 in the period and 45-28 overall.
Shootout round 1: Jordan Thomas (Saints) would beat McCorriston over the glove while Mathew Murray would stop Justin Young (Wolverines). Round 2: Tyler Busch (Saints) would miss the net while Murray would stop Dylan Thudium (Wolverines). Round 3: the goaltenders would stop Riley Simpson (Saints) and John Mullally (Wolverines).
Both teams will play home games on January 2nd. The Saints will host Canmore while the Wolverines will host Lloydminster.
Grande Prairie Storm (13-24-2) @ Calgary Mustangs (8-28-3)
Joe Mahon and Kurtis Rutledge each had a goal, and an assist as the Mustangs topped the Storm 4-1.
The Mustangs would score the first two goals and lead 2-1 after one. Jordan Xavier (assists to Joshua McCulloch and Joe Mahon @5:31) Cleaned up the rebound beating Storm (starting) goaltender Liam McLeod. Kurtis Rutledge (assist to Dylan Sakatch @11:11) snuck in from the right point and blasted a one-timer past the blocker of McLeod. The Storm would get on the board with the power play. Brett Doiron (unassisted @15:30) floated a shot from the left point that would beat Mustangs (starting) goaltender Ravi Dattani. Shots favored the Storm 14-9.
The Mustangs would add to their lead with the lone goal in the middle frame. Adam Berg (assists to Jared Virtanen and Kurtis Rutledge @7:44) played give and go with Virtanen before snapping the puck into the back of the net from the slot. Shots favored the Storm 13-7 in the period and 27-16 in the hockey game.
The Mustangs would score the lone goal in the final frame to secure a 4-1 victory. Joe Mahon (assists to Joshua McCulloch and Taylor Lileikis @15:12) would be sprung on a breakaway and backhand the puck five-hole on McLeod. Shots favored the Mustangs 13-6 in the period but favored the Storm 33-29 overall.
The Storm will be in Fort McMurray on January 2nd while the Mustangs will be in Drayton Valley on January 3rd.
Story by Chris Colwell
@Cjcolwell
December 20th, 2014
Twelve teams hit the ice for the final Saturday of 2014 in the AJHL. The Calgary Canucks hit the road to Brooks to take on the Bandits for the fourth time this season (Bandits lead season series 2-1). The Canucks are looking to build on a two game winning streak while the Bandits are looking to snap a two game slide. The Grande Prairie Storm continued their road trip in Canmore as the two teams met for the second and final time this season (Storm lead season series 1-0). The Storm are looking to bounce back from a 5-0 loss to the Canucks on Friday while the Eagles were looking o build on their 3-2 win over the Mustangs on Friday. Lloydminster continued their road trip in Olds taking on the Grizzlys for the second and final time this season (Grizzlys lead season series 1-0). The Bobcats are looking to build on their three game winning streak while the Grizzlys are looking to snap a two game slide. Okotoks will be in Spruce Grove to take on the Saints for the second and final time this season (Saints lead season series 1-0). Okotoks is looking to bounce back from a 5-4 overtime loss to Drumheller on Thursday while the Saints are looking to build on a two game winning streak. Fresh off being the first team in the AJHL to clinch a playoff spot the Camrose Kodiaks host the Fort McMurray Oil Barons for the second and final time this season (Kodiaks lead season series 1-0). Fort McMurray entered the game on a three game winning streak while the Kodiaks have won their last two. Bonnyville continued their road in Drayton Valley, taking on the Thunder for the fourth time this season (Pontiacs lead season series 2-1). Bonnyville is looking to build on their 4-2 victory over Whitecourt on Friday while Drayton Valley is looking to snap a 14 game slide.
Calgary Canucks (13-20-5) @ Brooks Bandits (27-9-1)
Jared Cockrell scored twice as the Bandits edged the Canucks 2-1.
The Bandits would get the only goal in the opening frame. Jared Cockrell (assists to Anthony Paskaurk and Austin Plevy @11:30) moved to the slot and snapped a shot blocker side on Canucks (starting) goaltender Colin Cooper. Shots were even 9-9.
The Canucks would get the lone goal in the second to tie the game 1-1. Michael Clarke (assists to Mark Nerland and Chandler Irvin @15:57) completed a three on one beating Bandits (stating) goaltender Michael Fredrick. Shots favored the Canucks 13-10 in the period and 22-19 in the hockey game.
The Bandits would score late in the third on the power play to earn a 2-1 victory. Jared Cockrell (assists to Chase Clayton and Austin Plevy @17:57) deflected a point shot for his second of the night. Shots favored the Bandits 7-6 in the period but favored the Canucks 28-26 overall.
The Canucks will host Brooks on January 7th while the Bandits will host Drumheller on January 2nd.
Grande Prairie Storm (13-23-2) @ Canmore Eagles (17-18-1)
Jordan Revie scored twice and added two assists to lead the Eagles to a 5-1 victory over the Storm.
The Eagles would score twice in the opening frame. Jordan Revie (assist to Griffin Mumby @2:54) faked to pass the puck and snapped the shot five-hole on Storm (starting) goaltender Logan Thompson. The Eagles would add to their lead on the power play. Connor Wilson (assists to Jordan Revie and Griffin Mumby @11:50) wristed a shot over the shoulder of Thompson. Shots favored the Storm 18-12.
The Eagles would score the lone goal of the second on the power play. Joe Serpico (assists to Jordan Revie and Ryley Risling @7:18) cleaned up the rebound poking the puck past Thompson. Shots favored the Eagles 17-12 in the period but favored the Storm 30-29 overall.
Canmore would outscore Grande Prairie 2-1 in the period to pick up a 5-1 victory. Jordan Revie (assist to Simon Philp @4:07) snapped a quick shot past the blocker of Thompson for his second of the night. Kurt Hildebrand (assist to Griffin Mumby @7:09) blasted a shot over the glove of Thompson from the left faceoff circle. Ian McLellan (assist to Tristan Crozier @13:33) snapped a quick one-timer past the blocker of Eagles (starting) goaltender Levi Nelson. Shots favored the Eagles 18-16 in the period and 47-46 in the game.
Grande Prairie will be in Calgary to take on the Mustangs on December 21st while Canmore will be in Spruce Grove on January 2nd.
Lloydminster Bobcats (23-11-5) @ Olds Grizzlys (17-14-5)
Colton Sheen scored twice as the Grizzlys edged the Bobcats 3-2.
Two late goals by the Bobcats surged them into a 2-1 lead after one. Colton Sheen (assists to Tyrell Mappin and Christopher Gerrie @4:20) blasted a one-timer over the blocker of Bobcats (starting) goaltender Devin Green. Lukas Biensch (assists to Mitchell Brennan and Cole Josefchak @14:03) from the slot would snap a shot five-hole on Grizzlys (starting) goaltender Jesse Gordichuk. Josh Giacomin (assists to Zac Giroux and Taylor Mulder @19:59) wristed a one-timer into the back of the net. Shots favored the Bobcats 17-16.
The Grizzlys would get the lone goal in the second. Sean Richards (assists to Austin Kernahan and Jordan Steenbergen @17:39) would pick the short side on Green to tie the game at 2-2. Shots favored the Grizzlys 11-10 in the period and 27-27 overall.
The Grizzlys would score the lone goal on the power play to pick up a 3-2 win. Colton Sheen (assists to Christopher Gerrie and Kodi Schwarz @10:58) found the puck in the slot and would wrist his second of the night past Green. Shots favored the Grizzlys 14-13 in the period and 41-40 in the hockey game.
Lloydminster and Olds will be in action on January 2nd. The Bobcats will be in Whitecourt while the Grizzlys will be in Drayton Valley.
Okotoks Oilers (24-9-4) @ Spruce Grove Saints (28-6-3)
Riley Simpson had two assists as the Saints edged the Oilers 3-2.
The Saints would get the lone goal of the opening frame. Brandon Biro (assists to Connor James and Josh Harris @11:11) would get the rebound and fire the puck past Oilers (starting) goaltender Nic Renyard. Shots favored the Saints 10-6.
The Saints would double their lead in the second by outscoring the Oilers 2-1. Tyler Busch (assists to Riley Simpson and Taylor Lotoski @0:08) redirected a centering pass into the back of the net. Kelton Driedger (assists to Tanner Ockey and Matt McNair @7:42) wristed a shot five-hole on Saints (starting) goaltender Brett Zarowny. Jarid Hauptman (assist to Riley Simpson @19:54) wristed a shot that would be deflected over the glove of Renyard. Shots favored the Saints 9-8 in the period and 19-14 in the hockey game.
The Oilers would get the lone goal in the third frame. Rhett Gardner (assists to Mitch Collett and Nolan Thompson @1:30) chipped the rebound past Zarowny. Shots were even 10-10 in the period and favored the Saints 29-24 overall.
The Oilers will be in Drumheller on December 22nd while the Saints will be in Whitecourt on December 21st.
Fort McMurray Oil Barons (22-14-3) @ Camrose Kodiaks (30-4-2)
Cole McBride scored once and added two assists as the Kodiaks edged the Oil Barons 5-4 in overtime.
The Oil Barons would outscore the Kodiaks 2-1 in the opening frame. Mark Drohan (assists to Adam Durkee and Kyle Star @2:56) wired a shot from the left faceoff circle over the blocker of Kodiaks (starting) goaltender Devin McDonald. Brett Njaa (assist to Ryker Leer @16:36) from the slot snapped a shot blocker side on Oil Barons (starting) goaltender Zach Fortin. Jetlan Houcher (assists to Adam Durkee and Kyle Star @19:09) on a breakaway would go to the backhand and fire the puck top shelf. Shots favored the Kodiaks 13-11.
The Oil Barons would double their lead in the second. On the power play, the Kodiaks would tie the game. Ryker Leer (assists to Cole McBride and Valik Chichkin @6:00) chipped the rebound over the pad of Fortin. Adam Durkee (unassisted @10:04) right off the faceoff would drive to the front of the net and backhand the puck into the goal. Jetlan Houcher (unassisted @14:32) on a breakaway would turn wrist the puck over the glove of McDonald for his second of the night. That would be the end of the night for McDonald, who would give up four goals on 19 shots. Shots favored the Kodiaks 21-9 in the period and 34-20 in the hockey game.
The Kodiaks would push and score twice to tie the game 4-4. The Kodiaks would get within one on the power play. Scott Ferguson (assist to Nelson Gadoury @3:19) hammered a one-timer from the slot past the blocker of Fortin. Adam deChamplain (assists to Stephen Wack and Cole McBride @14:21) right off the faceoff circle would beat Fortin five-hole. Shots favored the Oil Barons 19-2 in the period and 53-22 in the hockey game.
The Kodiaks would complete the comeback with the winner in overtime. Cole McBride (assist to Trevor Costello @3:35) fired the rebound past a down and out Fortin. Shots favored the Kodiaks 6-0 in the period and 59-22 overall.
Both teams will return to action on home ice on January 2nd. The Oil Barons will host Grande Prairie.
Bonnyville Pontiacs (15-14-6) @ Drayton Valley Thunder (10-18-8)
Jordan Taupert scored twice as the Thunder topped the Pontiacs 5-3.
The Pontiacs would score the lone goal in the opening frame. Bobby McMann (assist to Ryan Black @10:49) on a breakaway would snap the puck past Thunder (starting) goaltender Marc Olivier-Daigle blocker side. Shots favored the Pontiacs 25-8.
Both teams would find the back of the net in the middle frame. Trevor Poirier (assists to Jeff Rose and Brett Smythe @0:57) chipped the rebound past Pontiacs (starting) goaltender Reid Kilburn. Kyler Hehn (assist to Erik Donald @10:59) jammed the rebound past Olivier-Daigle. Shots favored the Pontiacs 15-6 in the period and 40-14 in the hockey game.
The Thunder would score four times in the final frame to earn a 5-3 win. Jordan Taupert (unassisted @0:45) went around the net and snapped a shot over the glove of Kilburn. Jordan Taupert (assist to Brayden Harris @3:41) flipped the rebound over Kilburn for his second of the night. That would be the end of the night for Kilburn, who would give up three goals on 17 shots. Hayden Dawes (assist to Marc Olivier-Daigle @7:04) on a breakaway would tuck the puck past Pontiacs (backup) goaltender Joey Desrosiers pad. Matt McNeil (unassisted @15:34) shot from the top of the right faceoff circle and drifted into the back of the net. Ryan Symington (assist to Ryan Black @17:42) tipped the point shot past Olivier-Daigle to cut the deficit to two. Shots favored the Pontiacs 17-6 in the period and 57-20 overall.
Both teams will be back in action on January 2nd. Bonnyville will be in Camrose while Drayton Valley will host Olds.
Story By Chris Colwell
@Cjcolwell
December 19th, 2014
Twelve teams hit the ice to open up the final weekend of 2014 in the AJHL. The Lloydminster Bobcats continued their road trip in Brooks for the second time this season (Bobcats lead season series 1-0). Lloydminster is looking to build off back to back shutouts of the Mustangs while the Bandits are looking to bounce back from a 4-3 loss to the Kodiaks on Sunday. The Grande Prairie Storm and Calgary Canucks met up for the third and final time this season (season series tied 1-1). The Storm are looking to build off a 6-4 win over the Crusaders on Tuesday while the Canucks were trying to build off a 7-3 win over the Grizzlys on Wednesday. The Calgary Mustangs traveled to Canmore to take on the Eagles for the third time this season (Eagles lead season series 2-0). Calgary is looking to snap a five game slide while Canmore is looking to bounce back from a 3-1 loss to Drumheller on Tuesday. Fort McMurray traveled to Olds to take on the Grizzlys for the second and final time this season (Oil Barons lead season series 1-0). The Oil Barons are looking to build on a two game winning streak while the Grizzlys are looking to rebound from a 7-3 loss to the Canucks on Wednesday. Bonnyville traveled east to take on the Whitecourt Wolverines for the second time this season (Pontiacs lead season series 1-0). The Pontiacs are looking to bounce back from a 3-2 loss to Spruce Grove on Wednesday while Whitecourt is looking to build on a three game winning streak. Camrose Kodiaks hit the road to Drumheller to take on the Dragons for the fourth time this season (Kodiaks lead season series 3-0). Camrose is looking to build on their 4-3 win over Brooks on Sunday while the Dragons are looking to continue their two game winning streak.
Lloydminster Bobcats (22-11-5) @ Brooks Bandits (27-8-1)
Patrick Geary scored twice as the Bobcats doubled up the Bandits 4-2.
Patrick Geary scored twice as the Bobcats held a 2-0 lead on the Bandits after one. The Bobcats would open the scoring on the power play. Patrick Geary (assists to Alex Pernitsky and Mitchell Brennan @1:00) flicked the puck past Bandits (starting) goaltender Josh Davies. Patrick Geary (assists to Austin Yaremchuk and Alex Pernitsky @16:37) deflected a shot from the point past Davies. Shots favored the Bandits 12-9.
The Bandits would get within one outscoring Lloydminster 2-1 in the second. Taylor Mulder (assists to Kevin Darrar and Brett Everson @7:08) from the slot wired a shot over the glove of Davies. The Bandits would get on the board just 42 seconds later with a power play goal. Jared Cockrell (assists to Austin Plevy and Shane Bear @7:50) would jam the puck past Bobcats (starting) goaltender Devin Green. Another power play goal for the Bandits gets them within one. Shane Bear (assists to Austin Plevy and Chase Clayton @17:07) point shot found a way through a maze of bodies and into the net. Shots favored the Bandits 10-6 in the period and 22-15 in the hockey game.
The Bobcats would score the lone goal in the third into an empty net. Evan Tschumi (assist to Alex Pernitsky @19:09) would backhand the puck into the empty net to take the game 4-2. Shots favored the Bandits 14-9 in the period and 36-24 in the hockey game.
Both teams will be in action on December 20th. Lloydminster will be in Olds while the Bandits will host the Canucks.
Grande Prairie Storm (13-22-2) @ Calgary Canucks (12-20-5)
Michael Clarke scored twice as the Canucks shutout the Storm 5-0.
The Canucks would dominate the opening frame taking a 3-0 lead into the second. Chaydan Lauber (assists to Connor McCallum and Chase McMurphy @7:36) backhanded a shot Storm (starting) goaltender Liam McLeod. Michael Clarke (assists to Tyler Benko and Matteo Milroy @11:03) would one-time a shot over McLeod to make it 2-0. Michael Clarke (assists to Tyler Benko and Matteo Milroy @18:58) cleaned up the rebound for his second of the night. Shots favored the Canucks 16-5.
Two more goals from the Canucks make it 5-0 after two. Nolan Carothers (assists to Trent Geiger and Zach Dietrich @1:21) cleaned up the rebound and jammed the puck into the back of the net. Chandler Irvin (assist to Connor McCallum @12:03) crashing the front of the net would poke the puck into the back of the goal. Shots favored the Canucks 12-4 in the period and 28-9 in the hockey game.
Neither team would find the back of the net in the third. Shots favored the Storm 16-10 in the period but favored the Canucks 38-25 in the hockey game.
Both teams will return to the ice on December 20th. The Storm will be in Canmore to take on the Eagles while the Canucks will be in Brooks.
Calgary Mustangs (8-27-3) @ Canmore Eagles (16-18-1)
Simon Philp's two assists lead Eagles to 3-2 win over the Mustangs.
The Eagles would get the lone goal in the opening frame. Kurt Hildebrand (assists to Jordan Revie and Mackenzie Watson @9:34) kept the puck on a two on one and snapped a shot over the shoulder of Mustangs (starting) goaltender Matthew McDonald. Shots favored the Eagles 13-8.
Two power play goals by the Mustangs gets them back to even terms with the Eagles after two. Brett Radford (assist to Noah Philp @6:34) whacked a centering pass into the back of the net. The Mustangs would answer on the power play. Spencer Johnstone (assists to Jared Virtanen and Brad Forrest @10:45) point shot got past the glove of Eagles (starting) goaltender Ryan Ferguson. Another power play goal for the Mustangs ties the game 2-2. Brad Forrest (assist to Jared Virtanen @15:00) finished off the back door feed sliding the puck into the net. Shots favored the Mustangs 13-11 in the period but favored the Eagles 24-21 in the hockey game.
The Eagles would get the lone goal in the third to secure a 3-2 win. Brayden Biccum (assists to Simon Philp and Jeremy Gordon @14:26) took a centering pass and flicked the puck past McDonald. Shots favored the Eagles 11-10 in the period and 35-31 in the hockey game.
The Mustangs will host Grande Prairie on December 21st while the Eagles will host the Storm on December 20th.
Fort McMurray Oil Barons (21-14-3) @ Olds Grizzlys (17-14-4)
Zach Fortin would make 26 saves as the Oil Barons edged the Grizzlys 3-2 in a shootout.
The Grizzlys get the lone goal in the opening frame. Christopher Gerrie (assists o Landon Kletke and Tyrell Mappin @8:47) blasted a one-timer over the shoulder of Oil Barons (starting) goaltender Zach Fortin. Shots favored the Oil Barons 14-8.
The Grizzlys would double their lead with a power play goal in the second. Austin Kernahan (assists to Tyrell Mappin and Jade McMulle @16:40) would slide a one-timer past Fortin to make it 2-0. Shots were even 7-7 in the period and favored the Oil Barons 21-15 in the hockey game.
The Oil Barons would score twice in the third to send the game to overtime. Alyn Nanji (assists to Shawn Weber and Jackson McKinstry @13:20) poked the loose puck past Grizzlys (starting) goaltender Jesse Gordichuk. Jetlan Houcher (assists to Luc Lalor and Trent Lofthouse @19:14) was wide open on the left side of the net and would tuck the puck into the goal to tie the game 2-2. Shots favored the Oil Barons 14-10 in the period and 35-25 in the hockey game.
Neither team would be able to find the back of the net in overtime. Shots were even 3-3 in the period but favored the Oil Barons 38-28 in the hockey game.
Shootout round 1: Jetlan Houcher (Oil Barons) bounced the puck off the crossbar and in while Fortin would stop Tyrell Mappin (Grizzlys). Round 2: Adam Durkee (Oil Barons) beat Gordichuk over the blocker while Fortin would stop Christopher Gerrie (Grizzlys).
Both teams will be in action on December 20th. The Oil Barons will be in Camrose while the Grizzlys will host Lloydminster.
Bonnyville Pontiacs (14-14-6) @ Whitecourt Wolverines (11-20-4)
Evan Warmington scored twice as the Pontiacs doubled up the Wolverines 4-2.
Evan Warmington scored a pair of power play goals as the Pontiacs held a 2-0 lead after one. Evan Warmington (assists to Dillan McCombie and Kyler Hehn @14:29) redirected a centering pass behind Wolverines (starting) goaltender Tanner McCorriston. Evan Warmington (assist to Ryan Black @19:38) pounced on the rebound to make it 2-0. Shots favored the Pontiacs 17-1.
The Wolverines would get the lone goal in the second. John Mullally (assists to Luke Mahura and Lance Yaremchuk @15:55) blasted a one-timer past Pontiacs (starting) goaltender Joey Desrosiers. Shots favored the Pontiacs 17-12 in the period and 34-13 in the hockey game.
The Pontiacs would double their lead in the third. Maxim Pitre (assist to Trace Elson @1:29) would bounce the puck off a Pontiac player and into the back of the net. Kyler Hehn (assist to Braiden Doucette @2:55) right off the faceoff circle would wrist the puck past McCorriston. Dillan McCombie (unassisted @18:42) backhanded the puck into the empty net. Shots favored the Pontiacs 9-7 in the period and 43-20 in the hockey game.
Bonnyville will be in Drayton Valley on December 20th while the Wolverines will host Spruce Grove on December 21st.
Camrose Kodiaks (29-4-2) @ Drumheller Dragons (21-11-5)
Cam Gotaas scored once and added two assists as the Kodiaks topped the Dragons 5-3 to clinch a playoff spot.
The Kodiaks would give the Dragons an early lead, but respond with three goals to lead 3-1 after one. Rory Davidson (unassisted @3:52) would go forehand to backhand and put a shot over the shoulder of Kodiaks (starting) goaltender Devin McDonald. Just 56 seconds later Nelson Gadoury (assists to Trevor Costello and Cam Gotaas @4:48) deflected a point shot over the glove of Dragons (starting) goaltender Curtis Skip. Scott Ferguson (assists to TJ Brown and Adam Wheeldon @5:50) drove to the front of the net and fired a shot five-hole on Skip. Ryker Leer (assists to Jack Thomas and Cam Gotaas @19:44) cleaned up the rebound to put the Kodiaks up by two. Shots favored the Kodiaks 12-7.
The Dragons scored twice in the second to tie the game. The Dragons would get within one on the power play. Reid Nemeth (assist to Carter Czaikowski @5:34) shot from the point would handcuff McDonald. Rory Davidson (assist to Jacob Schofield @16:58) would take the puck off a Kodiaks turnover and poke the puck past McDonald. Shots favored the Dragons 14-7 in the period and 21-19 in the hockey game.
The Kodiaks would score two late goals to secure a 5-3 victory. Cam Gotaas (unassisted @18:24) would take advantage of a turnover to give the Kodiaks a 4-3 lead. Nelson Gadoury (unassisted @19:41) fired a shot into the empty net. Shots were tied 11-11 in the period and favored the Dragons 32-30 in the hockey game.
Camrose will host Fort McMurray on December 20th while Drumheller will host Okotoks on December 21st.
Story by Chris Colwell
@Cjcolwell
December 18th, 2014
Six teams hit the ice on Thursday in the AJHL. Drumheller heads south to take on Okotoks for the third time this season (season series tied 1-1). The Dragons are looking to build on their 3-1 victory over Canmore on Tuesday while the Oilers are trying to build on their 1-0 win over the Canucks last Saturday. Sherwood Park hits the road to Drayton Valley for their fourth meeting of the season (Crusaders lead season series 2-1). Both teams are looking to snap losing streaks; The Crusaders have dropped three straight while the Thunder have lost 13 in a row. The Lloydminster Bobcats open up a five game road trip that will span over two years. The Bobcats will be in Calgary to take on the Mustangs for the second and final time this season (Bobcats lead season series 1-0). The Bobcats defeated the Mustangs 1-0 on Sunday.
Drumheller Dragons (20-11-5) @ Okotoks Oilers (24-9-3)
Tristan Thompson scored twice as the Dragons edged the Oilers 5-4 in overtime.
The Oilers would jump out to a 4-1 lead in the first. The Oilers would score three goals in 1:24 to take a 3-0 lead. Trey Degraaf (assists to Frankie Spellman and Darian Henry @3:20) wired a shot from the right faceoff circle over the glove of Dragons (starting) goaltender Jonny Hogue. Mitch Collett (assists to Matt McNair and Jordie Lawson @4:03) would take a centering pass and slide the puck five-hole on Hogue. Eric Krienke (assist to Stephen Doane @4:44) right off the faceoff circle would blast a shot over the glove of Hogue. The Dragons would get on the board on the power play. Hunter Mills (assists to Marcus Messier and Dakota Zaharichuk @15:38) would poke the puck past Oilers (starting) goaltender Nic Renyard on a goal mouth scramble. The Oilers would get that goal back on the power play. Mitch Collett (assists to Darian Henry and Kyle Krabben @17:21) put the puck towards the net, and it squeaked through the pads of Hogue for his second of the night. That would be the end of the night for Hogue, who would give up four goals on ten shots. Shots favored the Dragons 15-11.
The Dragons would get back into the game with the only two goals in the second. Jacob Schofield (assists to Rory Davidson and Wyatt Noskey @11:56) walked to the front of the net and snapped a shot under the glove of Renyard. Tristan Thompson (assists to Dakota Zaharichuk and Mitchell Cook @15:11) walked into the left faceoff circle and wired a wrist shot into the back of the net. Shots favored the Oilers 11-8 in the period but favored the Dragons 23-22 in the hockey game.
The Dragons would get the lone goal in the third to send the game to overtime. Tristan Thompson (assists to Hunter Mills and Jacob Schofield @14:59) would fire his second of the night over the glove hand Renyard to tie the game. Shots favored the Dragons 11-5 in the period and 34-27 in the hockey game.
The Dragons would complete the comeback with the winner in overtime. Mitchell Cook (assists to Brody Valette and Wyatt Noskey @3:30) deflected a shot over the glove of Renyard. Shots favored the Dragons 3-1 in the period and 37-28 in the hockey game.
The Dragons will host Camrose on December 19th while Okotoks will be in Spruce Grove on December 20th.
Sherwood Park Crusaders (19-17-4) @ Drayton Valley Thunder (10-18-7)
Daniel Wray scored twice as the Crusaders edged the Thunder 4-3 in a shootout.
The Crusaders would score the lone goal in the opening frame. Daniel Wray (assist to Alex Rotundo @18:55) poked the puck into the back of the net past Thunder (starting) goaltender Marc-Olivier Daigle. Shots favored the Thunder 10-8.
Both teams would find the back of the net in the middle frame. Daniel Wray (assist to Ryan Kruper @8:29) took a drop pass and tucked the puck past Daigle for his second of the night. Jamie Waddington (assists to Brett Smythe and Jason Miller @13:52) from his knees would sweep the puck five-hole on Crusaders (starting) goaltender Zac Klassen. Shots favored the Thunder 13-8 in the period and 23-16 in the hockey game.
The Thunder would score twice late in the period to tie the game and send it to overtime. Ty Readman (assists to Tyler Maltby and Cameron Brezinski @8:27) finished off a three on one firing the puck into the back of the net. With the extra attacker Trevor Poirier (assists to Brett Smythe and Jordan Taupert @18:29) redirected a cross ice pass to get the Thunder within one. Just 55 seconds later Trevor Poirier (assist to Joseph Tambasco @19:24) would score his second of the night from a bad angle to tie the game. Shots favored the Thunder 10-8 in the period and 33-24 in the hockey game.
Overtime would solve nothing, and it was off to a shootout. Shots were even 7-7 in the period and favored the Thunder 40-31 in the hockey game.
Shootout round 1: Tanner Laderoute (Crusaders) beat Daigle short side while Klassen stopped Waddington (Thunder). Round 2: Daigle would stop Ryan Kruper (Crusaders) with the glove while Brett Smythe (Thunder) would beat Klassen under the right pad. Round 3: Arthur Gordon (Crusaders) and Liam Gregor (Thunder) would both score over the goalie's right pad. Round 4: Daigle would stop Lane Zablocki (Crusaders) while Trevor Poirier (Thunder) missed the net. Round 5: the goaltenders would stop Daniel Wray (Crusaders) and Jordan Taupert (Thunder). Round 6: once again the goaltenders would stand tall stopping Cameron Brezinski (Crusaders) and Hayden Dawes (Thunder). Round 7: the goaltenders would stop Tyler Maltby (Crusaders) and Jason Miller (Thunder). Round 8: the goaltenders would stop Reid Bosse (Crusaders) and Brayden Harris (Thunder). Round 9: Ty Readman (Crusaders) hit the crossbar while Klassen would stop Matt McNeil (Thunder). Round 10: the goaltenders would stop Alex Rotundo (Crusaders) and Ty Bettac (Thunder). Round 11: Brett Van Os (Crusaders) out waited Daigle and slide the puck in while Klassen would stop Joseph Tambasco (Thunder) to earn a 3-2 shootout win for the Crusaders.
Sherwood Park won't return to action until 2015 when they host Lloydminster on January 3rd. Drayton Valley will host Bonnyville on December 20th.
Lloydminster Bobcats (21-11-5) @ Calgary Mustangs (8-26-3)
Ryan Ternes stopped all 25 shots as the Bobcats shutout the Mustangs 2-0.
Neither team would be able to find the back of the net in the opening frame. Shots favored the Bobcats 9-6.
The Bobcats would score the lone goal in the second. Lukas Biensch (assists to Patrick Geary and Alex Pernitsky @17:09) took a centering pass and fired a shot over the shoulder of Mustangs (starting) goaltender Ravi Dattani. Shots favored the Bobcats 13-7 in the period and 22-13 in the hockey game.
Lloydminster would double their lead in the third. Evan Tschumi (unassisted @13:40) would be the recipient of a lucky bounce off the end glass that hit Dattani in the back and bounced in. Shots favored the Mustangs 12-5 in the period but favored the Bobcats 27-25 in the hockey game.
Both teams will be back in action on December 19th. The Bobcats will continue their road trip in Brooks while Calgary will be in Canmore.
Story by Chris Colwell
@Cjcolwell
December 17th, 2014
Just two teams were in action on Wednesday night in the AJHL. The Olds Grizzlys were in Calgary to visit the Canucks for the fifth meeting of the season (season series tied 2-2). The Grizzlys were looking to build on a two game winning streak while the Canucks were looking to snap a four game slide.
Olds Grizzlys (17-13-4) @ Calgary Canucks (11-20-5)
Chase McMurphy scored four times and added an assist to lead the Canucks to a 7-3 victory over the Grizzlys.
The Canucks would score the first three goals of the game as they held a 3-1 lead on the Grizzlys after one. Michael Clarke (assists to Mark Nerland and Chandler Irvin @7:02) would wrist a shot from the right faceoff circle over the glove of Grizzlys (starting) goaltender Billy Gorn. Just 47 seconds later Connor McCallum (assists to Chase McMurphy and Chandler Irvin @7:49) blasted a shot over the shoulder of Gorn. That would be the end of the night for Gorn, who would give up two goals on three shots. While shorthanded Chase McMurphy (assists to Nolan Carothers and Colin Cooper @15:06) would be sprung on a breakaway and fire a shot over the glove of Grizzlys (backup) goaltender Jesse Gordichuk. The Grizzlys would answer on the same power play. Just 41 seconds later Kyle Moore (assists to Jack Goranson and Tyrell Mappin @15:47) snapped a shot that would beat Canucks (starting) goaltender Colin Cooper five-hole. Shots favored the Canucks 16-10.
The Canucks would extend their lead in the second by outscoring the Grizzlys 4-1. Chase McMurphy (assists to Connor McCallum and Sean Davies @6:15) coming down the right wing would wrist a shot past Gordichuk for his second of the night. Just 21 seconds later Chase McMurphy (assist to Josh Betinol @6:36) would wire a one-timer into the back of the net to complete the hat-trick. The Grizzlys would answer 32 seconds later as Christopher Gerrie (assists to Landon Kletke and Colton Sheen @7:08) finished off a tic-tac-toe play to make it 5-2. Trent Geiger (assists to Matthew Dykstra and Chaydan Lauber @11:49) on the rebound would tap the puck five-hole on Gordichuk. Chase McMurphy (assists to Josh Betinol and Zach Dietrich @14:25) kept the puck on a two on one and would go top shelf for his fourth of the night. Shots favored the Canucks 18-9 in the period and 24-19 in the hockey game.
The Grizzlys would score the lone goal on the power play in the third. Landon Kletke (assists to Christopher Gerrie and Colton Sheen @8:26) cut to the front of the net and would slide the puck five-hole on Cooper. Shots favored the Canucks 15-11 in the period and 49-30 in the hockey game.
Both teams will be at home on December 19th. The Grizzlys will host the Oil Barons while the Canucks will host the Storm.
Story by Chris Colwell
@Cjcolwell
December 16, 2014
Ten teams hit the ice on Tuesday night in the AJHL. The top two teams in the south met up in Camrose as the Bandits, and Kodiaks played for the third time this season (Kodiaks lead season series 2-0). The Kodiaks were looking to rebound from a 5-2 loss to the Grizzlys on Saturday night while the Bandits were riding a three game winning streak. The Canmore Eagles traveled to Drumheller to take on the Dragons in the third meeting of the season between the two teams (season series tied 1-1). Canmore entered the game on a two game winning streak while the Dragons were looking to bounce back from a 5-2 loss to Spruce Grove on Saturday. Sherwood Park went northwest to take on the Grande Prairie Storm in the second meeting of the season (Crusaders lead season series 1-0). Both the Storm and Crusaders were looking to snap two game slides. Drayton Valley paid a visit to the Wolverines in Whitecourt as the two teams met up for the fourth time this season (Wolverines lead season series 2-1). Drayton Valley was looking to snap a 12 game losing streak while the Wolverines were on a two game winning streak. Spruce Grove went east to take on the Bonnyville Pontiacs for the third time this season (Saints lead season series 2-0). The Saints were looking to build off a 5-2 win over the Dragons on Saturday night while the Pontiacs were trying to build off a 4-2 win over the Mustangs on Saturday.
Brooks Bandits (27-7-1) @ Camrose Kodiaks (28-4-2)
Ryker Leer and Nelson Gadoury each scored once and added an assist as the Kodiaks edged the Bandits 4-3.
The Kodiaks would outscore the Bandits 3-1 in the opening frame. Cam Gotaas (assist to Danton Davis @7:53) finished off a two on one and snapped a shot glove side on Bandits (starting) goaltender Josh Davies. Nelson Gadoury (unassisted @9:29) off the faceoff would take the puck to the net and backhand a shot past Davies. The Bandits would get within one on the power play. Chase Clayton (assists to Shane Bear and Austin Plevy @12:27) snapped a shot from the point that got through Kodiaks (starting) goaltender Devin McDonald. Just 26 seconds later Ryker Leer (assist to Nelson Gadoury @12:53) would take a centering pass and go forehand to backhand and tuck the puck into the net. Shots favored the Kodiaks 11-8.
The Bandits would get within one in the second by scoring the only goal. Mark Logan (assists to Jeff Malott and Jesse Baird @6:28) fired a shot from the left faceoff circle that got over the blocker of McDonald. Shots favored the Kodiaks 15-7 in the period and 26-15 in the hockey game.
Both teams would find the back of the net in the final frame. Jody Sick (assist to Ryker Leer @11:37) blasted a one-timer over the blocker of Davies. The Bandits would cap off the scoring on the power play. Anthony Paskaruk (assists to Mark Logan and Chase Clayton @19:38) standing in front of the net would redirect a shot from the left faceoff circle. Shots favored the Kodiaks 15-11 in the period and 41-26 in the hockey game.
Both teams will be in action on December 19th. The Bandits will host Lloydminster while the Kodiaks will be in Drumheller.
Canmore Eagles (16-17-1) @ Drumheller Dragons (19-11-5)
Hunter Mills scored once and added an assist as the Dragons topped the Eagles 3-1.
The Dragons would score the lone goal in the opening frame. Mitchell Cook (assists to Wyatt Noskey and Jarell Pinchuk @7:15) drove to the net and would backhand the puck past Eagles (starting) goaltender Ryan Ferguson. Shots favored the Dragons 11-9.
Both teams would find the back of the net in the middle frame. While shorthanded Hunter Mills (assist to Wyatt Noskey @15:55) took a cross crease pass and tapped the puck into the back of the net. Just over a minute later Joe Serpico (assists to Kurt Hildebrand and Brett Radford @16:58) standing in front would snap a one-timer over the glove of Dragons (starting) goaltender Jonny Hogue. Shots favored the Eagles 16-14 in the period and were even 25-25 in the hockey game.
The Dragons would score the lone goal in the third to pull away. Carter Czaikowski (assists to Hunter Mills and Connor Boyd @8:02) backhanded a shot from the left faceoff circle over the glove of Ferguson. Shots favored the Eagles 14-7 in the period and 39-32 in the hockey game.
Canmore will host the Calgary Mustangs on December 19th while the Dragons will be in Okotoks on December 18th.
Sherwood Park Crusaders (19-16-4) @ Grande Prairie Storm (12-22-2)
Dustin Gorgi scored twice and added an assist as the Storm defeated the Crusaders 6-4.
The Crusaders would open the scoring, but the Storm responded with a pair of goals to lead 2-1 after one. Daniel Wray (assist to Stephen Shmoorkoff @1:38) ripped a shot from the right faceoff circle over the glove of Storm (starting) goaltender Logan Thompson. Just 27 seconds later Blake Bosch (assist to Zac Befus @2:05) poked the loose puck past Crusaders (starting) goaltender Zac Klassen. Ben Assad (assist to Chase Bell @19:52) hammered a one-timer past Klassen. Shots favored the Crusaders 9-7.
The Storm would outscore the Crusaders 3-1 in the second to extend their lead to 5-2. Blake Bosch (assists to Zac Befus and Mike Winnitoy @6:32) poked his second of the night into the back of the net after Befus hit the crossbar. Just 47 seconds later Lane Zablocki (unassisted @7:19) stole the puck and would go coast to coast and fire a shot five-hole on Thompson. Ty Lindberg (assists to Stefen Sel and Dustin Gorgi @14:59) pinched in off the point and fired a shot from left faceoff circle past Klassen. The Storm would extend their lead on the power play. Dustin Gorgi (assist to Stefen Seel @19:00) wristed a shot from the left faceoff circle. Shots favored the Storm 16-6 in the period and 23-15 in the hockey game.
The Crusaders would outscore the Storm 2-1 in the third but were unable to tie the game. Ryan Kruper (assists to Tyler Maltby and Arthur Gordon @8:56) quickly snapped a shot past Thompson. Scott Pungor (unassisted @16:49) kept the puck on a two on one, froze Thompson and backhanded the puck into the net. Dustin Gorgi (unassisted @19:14) scored his second of the night into an empty net, taking a shot from center ice. Shots favored the Storm 11-8 in the period and 34-23 in the hockey game.
The Crusaders will be in Drayton Valley on December 18th while the Storm will be in Calgary to take on the Canucks on December 19th.
Drayton Valley Thunder (10-18-6) @ Whitecourt Wolverines (10-20-4)
Lance Yaremchuk scored the winner in overtime as the Wolverines edged the Thunder 3-2.
Neither team would be able to find the back of the net in the opening frame. Shots favored the Wolverines 8-7.
Both teams would be able to score in the middle frame. The Thunder would open the scoring on the power play. Jason Miller (assist to Liam Gregor @6:56) would pick the short side on Wolverines (starting) goaltender Jared Rathjen. Just 37 seconds later Dylan Thudium (assists to Maxim Pitre and Jared Freadrich @7:33) chipped the rebound past Thunder (starting) goaltender Marc-Oliver Daigle. Shots favored the Wolverines 13-9 in the period and 21-16 in the hockey game.
Once again, both teams would find the back of the net in the third. Ty Bettac (assist to Brayden Harris @10:27) picked the short glove side to restore the Thunder lead. Joseph Nardi (assist to Luke Mahura @15:16) redirected a centering pass to tie the game. Shots were even 8-8 in the period and 29-24 in the hockey game.
The Wolverines would win the game with a power play goal. Lance Yaremchuk (unassisted @2:07) blasted a shot over the blocker of Daigle. Shots favored the Wolverines 3-1 in the period and 32-25 in the hockey game.
Drayton Valley will host Sherwood Park on December 18th while Whitecourt will host Bonnyville on December 19th.
Spruce Grove Saints (27-6-3) @ Bonnyville Pontiacs (14-13-6)
Jarid Hauptman scored once and added an assist as the Saints edged the Pontiacs 3-2.
Both teams would find the back of the net in the opening frame. Alden Dupuis (assist to Josh Borynec @14:31) walked to the slot and wristed a shot past the glove hand of Saints (starting) goaltender Brett Zarowny. Jack Hamly (assists to Nicolas Correale and Jarid Hauptman @17:12) would flip the puck over the pad of Pontiacs (starting) goaltender Reid Kilburn. Shots favored the Saints 11-9.
The Saints would score the lone goal in the middle frame. Jarid Hauptman (assists to Nicolas Correale and Cole Nicholson @9:04) drilled a one-timer from the right faceoff circle into the back of the net. Shots favored the Pontiacs 14-8 in the period and 23-19 in the hockey game.
Both teams would be able to score in the third frame. Brendan Holterhus (assists to Josh Harris and Graydon Smith @11:39) on a goal mouth scramble would jam the puck into the back of the net. Cody Fiala (assists to Dillan McCombie and Brady Bakke @19:38) blasted a shot from the point that would sneak through the five-hole of Zarowny. Shots favored the Saints 9-6 in the period but favored the Pontiacs 29-28 in the hockey game.
Spruce Grove will host Okotoks on December 20th while Bonnyville will be in Whitecourt on December 18th.
Story by Chris Colwell
@Cjcolwell
December 14th, 2014
Just two teams hit the ice on Sunday in the AJHL. The Calgary Mustangs finished off a northern road trip in Lloydminster. The Bobcats were looking to bounce back from a 4-3 loss to Drumheller on Friday while the Mustangs were looking to snap a thee game slide.
Calgary Mustangs (8-25-3) @ Lloydminster Bobcats (20-11-5)
Devin Green stopped all 20 shots as the Bobcats edged the Mustangs 1-0.
The Bobcats would score the lone goal in the first. Kevin Darrar (assists to Brett Everson and Cole Josefchak @6:14) snapped a shot from the slot that beat Mustangs (starting) goaltender Ravi Dattani blocker side. Shots favored the Bobcats 14-7.
Neither team was able to turn on the red light in the second. Shots favored the Bobcats 8-7 in the period and 22-14 in the hockey game.
Once again, neither team was able to find the back of the net. Shots favored the Bobcats 10-6 in the period and 32-20 in the hockey game.
The two teams will meet up in Calgary on December 18th to complete their season series.
Story by Chris Colwell
@Cjcolwell
December 13, 2014
Like Friday, all but two teams were in action in the AJHL on Saturday night. The Olds Grizzlys will head to Camrose to battle the Kodiaks. The Grizzlys were looking to build off a 5-3 win over Okotoks on Friday night while the Kodiaks have won ten straight. The Calgary Canucks traveled south to Okotoks. The Canucks have dropped three straight while the Oilers have lost two in a row. Drumheller finished off a road trip in Spruce Grove. The Dragons have won two straight while the Saints are looking to rebound from a 3-1 setback to the Brooks Bandits on Friday night. Brooks also finished off their north road trip in Drayton Valley. The Bandits have won two straight while the Thunder are looking to snap an 11 game slide. The Calgary Mustangs opened up a northern road trip in Bonnyville. The Mustangs are looking to snap a two game losing streak while the Pontiacs are looking to bounce back from a 6-3 loss to Sherwood Park on Wednesday. Whitecourt finishes off their two game set in Grande Prairie. The Wolverines defeated the Storm 4-3 in a shootout on Friday. Sherwood Park also finishes off a two game trip in Fort McMurray. The Oil Barons doubled up the Crusaders 6-3 on Friday night.
Olds Grizzlys (16-13-4) @ Camrose Kodiaks (28-3-2)
Jade McMullen's hat trick leads the Grizzlys to a 5-2 win.
The Grizzlys scored the only two goals in the opening frame. Jade McMullen (assist to Kirk Johnson @9:50) would redirect a centering pass behind Kodiaks (starting) goaltender Patrick Gora. Tyrell Mappin (assist to Jack Goranson @12:11) got sprung on a breakaway and beat Gora over the glove. Shots favored the Kodiaks 17-9 in the period.
Both teams would get power play goals in the second, and the Grizzlys would hold a 3-1 lead. Jody Sick (assists to Ryker Leer and Valik Chickin @9:40) poked the rebound five-hole on Grizzlys (starting) goaltender Jesse Gordichuk. Kyle Moore (assist to Jack Goranson @19:56) redirected a shot under the arm of Gora. Shots favored the Kodiaks 21-5 in the period and 38-14 in the hockey game.
The Grizzlys would outscore the Kodiaks 2-1 in the final frame. While shorthanded, the Kodiaks would get within one. Nelson Gadoury (assists to Ryker Leer and Valik Chickin @7:08) on a breakaway would snap a shot glove side on Gordichuk. Jade McMullen (assists to Tyrell Mappin and Jordan Steenbergen @16:14) got around the Kodiaks defense and fired a shot five-hole on Gora for his second of the night. Jade McMullen (assist Jack Goranson @19:18) would complete the hat-trick from just outside Kodiak territory as he would put the puck into the back of the net. Shots favored the Kodiaks 19-9 in the period and 57-23 in the hockey game.
Olds will be in Calgary to battle the Canucks on December 16th while the Kodiaks will host the Bandits on December 15th.
Calgary Canucks (11-20-4) @ Okotoks Oilers (23-9-3)
Riley Morris made all 30 stops as the Oilers edged the Canucks 1-0 in overtime.
Neither team would score in the opening frame. Shots favored the Canucks 13-10.
The second was also scoreless between the Oilers and Canucks. Shots favored the Canucks 13-6 in the period and 26-16 in the hockey game.
The third frame wouldn't see any goals either as it was off to overtime. Shots favored the Oilers 12-4 in the period and favored the Canucks 30-28 in the hockey game.
The Oilers would score the only goal of the game on the power play. Mitch Collett (assist to Phelan Shaw @3:55) redirected a centering pass behind Canucks (starting) goaltender Colin Cooper. Shots favored the Oilers 4-0 in the period and 32-30 in the hockey game.
The Canucks will host Olds on December 16th while the Oilers host Drumheller on December 18th.
Drumheller Dragons (19-10-5) @ Spruce Grove Saints (26-6-3)
Riley Simpson scored twice as the Saints topped the Dragons 5-2.
Spruce Grove would outscore Drumheller 2-1 in the opening frame. Riley Simpson (assist to Isaac Farrah @12:38) from the left faceoff circle snapped a shot over the glove of Dragons (starting) goaltender Curtis Skip. The Dragons would answer on the power play. Jarell Pinchuk (assists to Clint Filbrandt and Marcus Messier @14:44) from the right faceoff circle snapped a shot past Saints (starting) goaltender Matthew Murray. Conner Lukan (assists to Austin Hunter and Nicolas Correale @19:43) would jam the puck past Skip. Shots favored the Saints 10-9 in the period.
Both teams would find the back of the net in the middle frame. Jarid Hauptman (assist to Brandon Biro @2:19) was all alone in front of the net and would deke out Skip. Hunter Mills (assists to Dakota Zaharichuk and Jarell Pinchuk @9:44) blasted a one-timer past Murray. Shots favored the Dragons 12-10 in the period and 21-20 in the hockey game.
The Saints would score the only two goals in the final frame. Riley Simpson (assists to Travis McEvoy and Josh Harris @1:18) would score his second of the night as he out waited Skip before sliding the puck into the net. While shorthanded the Saints would finish off the scoring. Cole Nicholson (assist to Jarid Hauptman @18:30) would fire the puck from his end all the way to an empty net. Shots favored the Saints 10-3 in the period and 30-24 in the hockey game.
Drumheller will be in Okotoks on December 18th while the Saints will be in Bonnyville on December 16th.
Brooks Bandits (26-7-1) @ Drayton Valley Thunder (12-22-1)
Josh Davies stopped 39 of 40 shots as the Bandits edged the Thunder 2-1 in overtime.
Neither team would be able to find the back of the net in the opening frame. Shots favored the Thunder 14-11.
Like the first, neither team was able to turn on the red light in the second. Shots favored the Thunder 17-9 in the period and 31-20 in the hockey game.
Both teams would find the back of the net in the third frame. Hayden Dawes (assist to Trevor Poirier @5:32) hammered a shot from the left faceoff circle over the blocker of Bandits (starting) goaltender Josh Davies. Anthony Paskaruk (assists to Jared Cockrell and Shane Bear @12:58) would pounce on the rebound and beat Thunder (starting) goaltender Garrett Mason. Shots favored the Bandits 13-9 in the period but favored the Thunder 40-33 in the hockey game.
Overtime would last less than a minute before the Bandits were able to win the game. Austin Plevy (assist to Chase Clayton @0:57) backhanded a shot over the glove of Mason. Shots favored the Bandits 2-0 in overtime but favored the Thunder 40-35.
Brooks will host Camrose on December 15th while Drayton Valley will be in Whitecourt on December 16th.
Calgary Mustangs (8-24-3) @ Bonnyville Pontiacs (13-13-6)
Kyler Hehn scored twice as the Pontiacs would double up the Mustangs 4-2.
The Mustangs would score the lone goal of the opening frame on the power play. Adam Berg (assists to Mason Mitchell and Brad Forrest @15:00) deflected the point shot past Pontiacs (starting) goaltender Joey Desrosiers. Shots favored the Pontiacs 16-8.
Both teams would score in the middle frame. Jordan Xavier (assist to Joshua McCulloch @6:12) snapped a shot over the blocker of Desrosiers. That would be the end of the night for Desrosiers who would give up two goals on 11 shots. Kyler Hehn (assists to Dillan McCombie and Brady Bakke @7:54) would go backhand to forehand and beat Mustangs (starting) goaltender Matthew McDonald. Shots favored the Pontiacs 10-5 in the period and 26-13 in the hockey game.
The Pontiacs would score three times in the third frame to pick up a 4-2 victory. Bobby McMann (assists to Ryan Piche and Steenn Pasichnuk @8:12) would jam the puck in on a goal mouth scramble. Just 42 seconds later Evan Warmington (assists to Cory Santoro and Ryan Black @8:54) snapped a shot over the glove of McDonald. Kyler Hehn (assists to Dillan McCombie and Bobby McMann @16:05) would score his second of the night at the top of the crease as he slid the puck five-hole on McDonald. Shots favored the Pontiacs 15-3 in the period and 41-16 in the hockey game.
The Mustangs will be in Lloydminster on December 14th while Bonnyville will host Spruce Grove on December 16th.
Whitecourt Wolverines (9-20-4) @ Grande Prairie Storm (12-22-1)
Lance Yaremchuk scored the winner as the Wolverines defeated the Storm 2-1 in overtime.
Neither team would score in the opening frame. Shots favored the Wolverines 15-8.
The Wolverines would score the lone goal in the second on the power play. Maxim Pitre (assists to Morgan Messenger and Jared Freadrich @14:53) would jam the puck five-hole on Storm (starting) goaltender Logan Thompson. Shots favored the Wolverines 18-4 in the period and 33-12 in the hockey game.
The Storm would score the lone goal on the power play in the third. Alex Brewer (assist to Chase Bell @15:54) stepped into the right faceoff circle and blasted a slap shot past the blocker of Wolverines (starting) goaltender Tanner McCorriston. Shots favored the Storm 8-7 in the period but favored the Wolverines 40-20 in the hockey game.
The Wolverines would score the winner in overtime. Lance Yaremchuk (unassisted @3:19) stole the puck at the blue line and on a breakaway would slide the puck five-hole on Thompson. Shots favored the Wolverines 3-1 in the period and 43-21 in the hockey game.
Both teams will be back in action on December 16th, Whitecourt will host Drayton Valley while Grande Prairie will host Sherwood Park.
Sherwood Park Crusaders (19-15-4) @ Fort McMurray Oil Barons (20-14-3)
Zach Fortin stopped all 18 shots as the Oil Barons shutout the Crusaders 2-0.
Neither team would be able to find the back of the net in the opening frame. Shots favored the Oil Barons 13-7.
The Oil Barons would get the lone goal in the second on the power play. Brett McNeil (assist to Mark Drohan @8:12) wristed a shot from the point that found its way through Crusaders (starting) goaltender Zac Klassen. Shots favored the Oil Barons 15-5 in the period and 28-12 in the hockey game.
The Oil Barons would get the lone goal in the third to pick up a 2-0 win. Luc Lalor (assists to Adam Durkee and Wil Tomchuk @4:55) from the top of the slot would wire a wrist shot past the blocker of Klassen. Shots favored the Oil Barons 11-6 in the period and 39-18 in the hockey game.
The Crusaders will host Grande Prairie on December 16th while the Oil Barons will be in Olds on December 19th.
Story by Chris Colwell
@Cjcolwell
December 12, 2014
All but two teams were in action in the AJHL on Friday night. Canmore and Calgary finished off the home and home at the Max Bell Arena. The Eagles edged the Canucks 4-3 on Tuesday night. Drayton Valley traveled to Camrose to take on the Kodiaks. The Thunder have dropped their last ten games while the Kodiaks are riding a nine game winning streak. The Grizzlys and Oilers met up in Olds on Friday. Olds was looking to rebound from a 5-3 loss to the Mustangs last Friday while the Oilers were looking to rebound from a 6-2 loss to Brooks on Wednesday. The Brooks Bandits opened up a north road trip in Spruce Grove. The Bandits were looking to build off a 6-2 victory over Okotoks on Wednesday while the Saints were riding an eight game winning streak. The Wolverines and Storm opened up a two game set in Grande Prairie on Friday night. The Storm were looking to build on a 4-3 win over the Eagles last Saturday while the Wolverines were looking to snap a three game slide. Drumheller opened up a north road trip in Lloydminster. The Dragons were looking to build on their 4-1 win over the Mustangs last Saturday while the Bobcats were trying to build on a 5-2 win over the Wolverines on Wednesday. Sherwood Park traveled north to take on the Oil Barons in the first of back to back games in Fort McMurray as the two teams battle for third place. The Crusaders were looking to build on their 6-3 win over Bonnyville while the Oil Barons were looking to rebound from a 2-1 loss to Spruce Grove on Wednesday.
Canmore Eagles (15-17-1) @ Calgary Canucks (11-19-1)
Joe Serpico and Jordan Revie each scored once and added an assist as the Eagles defeated the Canucks 5-3.
The Eagles would get a pair of early goals, but the Canucks would respond with one of their own and trail 2-1 after one. Jordan Revie (assists to Brett Radford and Mackenzie Watson @5:29) fired a quick one-timer from the slot that beat Canucks (starting) goaltender Malcolm Walilko. Just over a minute later Joe Serpico (assist to Simon Philp @6:33) cleaned up the rebound to make it 2-0. Chase McMurphy (penalty shot @14:56) would go left to right and wrist the puck past Eagles (starting) goaltender Ryan Ferguson. Shots favored the Eagles 8-6.
Both teams would find the back of the net in the second. Adam Tisdale (assist to Simon Philp, and Noah Philp @3:32) one-timed a shot from the slot past a diving Walilko. Josh Betinol (assist to Connor McCallum and Matteo Milroy @14:07) took a centering pass and wired a quick shot past Ferguson. Shots favored the Canucks 13-8 in the period and 19-16.
Like in the first the Eagles would outscore the Canucks 2-1 to pick up a 5-3 victory. Brett Schimmel (assist to Brett Radford @6:39) redirected a centering pass five-hole on Walilko. The Eagles would add to their lead on the power play. Connor Wilson (assists to Jordan Revie and Joe Serpico @11:36) fired a wrist shot from the left faceoff circle over the glove of Walilko. Connor McCallum (unassisted @18:50) would finish off the scoring taking advantage of a giveaway and sliding the puck five-hole on Ferguson. Shots favored the Canucks 13-12 in the period and 32-28 in the hockey game.
Canmore will be in Drumheller on December 16th while the Canucks will be in Okotoks on December 13th.
Drayton Valley Thunder (10-17-5) @ Camrose Kodiaks (27-3-2)
Patrick Gora stopped all 25 shots as the Kodiaks shutout the Thunder 4-0.
Neither team would find the back of the net in the opening frame. Shots favored the Kodiaks 10-6 in the period.
Camrose would score twice in the middle frame. Jody Sick (assist to Ryker Leer @16:27) took a centering pass and fired a shot over the blocker of Thunder (starting) goaltender Marc-Olivier Daigle. Cole McBride (assist to Spencer Kryczka @18:05) bounced the puck off a Thunder defenseman and into the back of the net. Shots favored the Kodiaks 12-7 in the period and 22-13 in the hockey game.
The Kodiaks would add a pair of special team goals in the third to pick up a 4-0 win. On the power play, the Kodiaks would extend their lead to 3-0. Danton Davis (assists to Brett Njaa and Nelson Gadoury @3:27) deflected a point shot past the right pad of Daigle. While shorthanded, the Kodiaks would cap off the scoring. Adam deChamplain (unassisted @19:44) stepped across the blue line and fired the puck into the empty net. Shots favored the Thunder 12-10 in the period, the Kodiaks held the shot edge 32-25 in the hockey game.
Drayton Valley and Camrose will be at home on December 13th. The Thunder will host Brooks while the Kodiaks will host Olds.
Olds Grizzlys (15-13-4) @ Okotoks Oilers (23-8-3)
Jesse Gordichuk stopped 28 of 29 shots as the Grizzlys topped the Oilers 4-1.
The Grizzlys would score a pair of goals in the opening frame. Cale Brown (assists to Harrison Klein and Logan Kerner @8:11) at the top of the crease would tap the puck past Oilers (starting) goaltender Nic Renyard. The Grizzlys would add to their lead on the power play. Austin Kernahan (assists to Jade McMullen and Tyrell Mappin @17:22) deflected a shot behind Renyard. Shots favored the Grizzlys 18-5.
The Grizzlys would score the lone goal of the frame on the power play. Jade McMullen (assists to Austin Kernahan and Tyrell Mappin @19:31) from the top of the left faceoff circle would fire a shot through traffic and into the back of the net. Shots favored the Oilers 14-12 in the period but favored the Grizzlys 30-19 in the hockey game.
Both teams would find the back of the net in the final frame. Trey Degraaf (assists to Kelton Driedger and Cole Dunphy @2:30) snapped a shot from the right faceoff circle that beat Grizzlys (star
