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New Zealand Off to Flyer with 8-3 Chinese defeat
After two days of weather delays, visa issues and a last-minute arrival, it was never going to be easy for the Chinese team.
The Chinese lost 9 players to visa issues, and so enlisted the help of five local players from NZIHL team, the Dunedin Thunder.
Hassan Saeed, Mat Enright, Duncan Sykes, Cameron Frear, Regan Wilson and local women’s team goalkeeper Jamie Wood suddenly found themselves in Chinese red.
The teams were welcomed onto the ice by a Maori Powhiri performed by a local kapa haka group, and the Dunedin Mayor Dave Cull. The first period was a notably clean period, with neither side conceding a penalty. The Chinese scored the opening goal in a goal mouth scramble through number 23 Chen Ling at the 17 minute mark, but the Ice Blacks replied quickly through youngster Joshua Hay merely 11 seconds later putting one high on the Chinese netminder.
China grabbed a second goal by 14 Wang Changwei with one minute to go to put themselves ahead 2-1.
The Ice Blacks were the first to score in the 2nd period, through the Stampede line lead by Simon Glass returning from a year?s retirement, assisted by Braden Lee, and Brett Speirs. The Chinese then got into penalty trouble having to defend a 5-3 after a hooking and a delay of game penalty, the Ice Blacks capitalized on this scoring through Auckland youngster Jordan Challis scoring his second goal of his senior mens career. The Chinese replied with number 14 Wang Changwei scoring his second goal with a shot from the point that took a wicked deflection of a players back giving Ice Blacks goaltender Zak Nothling no chance. This tied the score at 3-3 at the end of the second period.
The third period begun with a period of ill-discipline by the Ice Blacks that saw the Chinese get three power-play opportunities. The Chinese however, were unable to capitalise. The Thunder line had a few shifts during the Power Play opportunities and came very close to putting the puck in the back of the net, but couldn’t beat Kiwi goalie Zak Nothling.
Late in the third period the tired legs of the Chinese started to show. Unfortunately for them it was about the same time that the Ice Blacks started to click and a rapid flurry of goals put the result beyond doubt.
Christopher Eaden, the Ice Blacks all time leading scorer added two, Georg Huber picked up 2 of his own, and Dunedin player Damian Watson picked up his first ever goal for the Ice Blacks.
The game ended up 8-3 to the Ice Blacks, who started off slowly but picked up their game. It would have been interesting to see what the Chinese could have achieved with 3 full rested lines.
Tomorrow the Australians will play their first game of the New Zealand 100% Pure Winter Games, when they play China at 7pm NZ time Thursday.Nice to hear they got to play with local players to help bolster their lineup. Would have been sad if they’d turned up and weren’t able to compete properly.
She got a mention on stuff too:
It is an interesting decision to put Jamiee as backup. While it is a great opportunity for her, and for the most part she will just sit on the bench.
If something *knock on wood* happens to the Chinese goaltender then she will be thrown out in front of some guys with some serious shots, its almost unsafe.
True that Graeme. Well done for her to be brave enough to step out there.
Just seems an odd decision
"Azzy77":1bnlgriz wrote:It is an interesting decision to put Jamiee as backup. While it is a great opportunity for her, and for the most part she will just sit on the bench.If something *knock on wood* happens to the Chinese goaltender then she will be thrown out in front of some guys with some serious shots, its almost unsafe.
[/quote:1bnlgriz]Jaimee’s played senior hockey before, she’s got good equipment, and is a very experienced goalie – this is about her 7th season I think, I don’t think it’s unsafe.
have you ever been dinged off the head by a slapshot by an IB or had a 90kg forward tangled up with a 90kg defenceman crash into the net taking the goalie with you Kyle? Jaimee is an excellent goalie however this is Div 2 mens hockey. Azzy’s point is very valid.
Er, isn’t a smaller goalie less likely to get hit with a puck? And what makes you think Jamiee’s head is any less strong than anyone elses?
if I punch a large adult in the head a very small adult in the head, who is more likely to be concussed? Probably the one with a weaker neck. Hence heavyweights don’t box lightweigts regardless of reach/height etc.
A goalie is less likely to get injured playing against bigger players then a forward or a defenceman but playing in a game of this stature where players will not give anything but their all, it is a real safety concern. NZIHL doesn’t let 13 year old boy or girl goalies in the league for a reason (not saying Jaimee is 13). Not much to do with skill but physical development and risks of playing with men at a high level.
Plus a goalie is not 100% protected. If you don’t believe me, any doubters can suit up in goalie gear and have hassan or someone rip slapshots at you from 6 metres away. No skating ability or goalie skill required. You should not have any fear of getting hurt because you will have good equipment right?
A few weeks back, I trained with some touring professionals. I have a top of the line chest protector and 25 years of experience. I took a shot in the shoulder in a well protected spot and promptly had a shoulder injury due to the force. I would hate to think what that shot would have done to someone much smaller. Not to mention players skating through the crease, potentially colliding. Crashing the crease as mentioned earlier.
I assumed a punch to the head would concuss both equally. Can’t say I’ve ever thought about that too much though.
they tried to strengthen eric lindros’ neck as part of his recovery. Didn’t quite work out but his melon was too far gone.
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