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"Kyle":38ctt4m7 wrote:First up, Bears taking on John McGlashan. You’d have to be a fair way out on a limb to pick Bears to win this one, and I’m going to have to be safe and pick Johnnies, 3-1.[/quote:38ctt4m7]
Let’s see, it finished up 6-1 to Johnnies. I thought Bears had the best of the first period, only letting in one goal and having a number of good opportunities at the other end. Anna Craw fired from the mid-slot and hit the left upright, and the puck bounced off and hit the right upright, and then sat there just in front of the posts before Johnnies cleaned it up. If her shot had gone literally a couple of millimetres to the right, it would have deflected over the line. The second period though killed the Bears, their defense started to fall over and they let in about four goals. They picked it up better in the last period, and Hellyer got a late goal off some good fore-checking from his teammates. Johnnies played well throughout and put some good shots in when they had chances.
"Kyle":38ctt4m7 wrote:Kings vs Beasts. This should be a good game. My pick. I think this game is going to be much closer, but I’m still going with Kings, 4-3.[/quote:38ctt4m7]Ooh, a good game. Beasts starting to fire as the season builds to a big finish, knocking over Kings 3-2. Beasts worked hard for this victory, including some really good short-handed play in the final period where they had as many attacking opportunities as the Kings team on the powerplay – nice work by Baker and Honore getting high for the open pass and putting pressure on the Kings defense. Kings seemed to be more interested in the video recording that was being done from their bench for some of the game than winning it, but I’m sure they’ll be fired up next week for a big final. ETA: I should mention, big game from Neil Dudley in goal. He stopped some shots that Kings were expecting to go in, and given that they only won it by 1 goal, Beasts owe him a big pat on the helmet for a good game.
"Kyle":38ctt4m7 wrote:Also, Dunedin midgets and Dunedin Ducks (SNC team with some great players, including former Ice Blacks Steve Jackson and Mike Sam), are playing Alexandra tomorrow at the Dunedin rink. Midgets are on at 8.30 and 11.30am, Ducks at 10.00am and 4.30pm. Come along and support the local rep teams and see some good hockey.[/quote:38ctt4m7]Ugh, and the award for ‘most like a movie game of hockey’ goes to the first Ducks-Alexandra game. Ducks take a 7-1 lead at the end of the first period, before the break when Alex figure out that Graham Phipps-Black isn’t really a goalie star, and knock in some 6 straight goals in 8 minutes, during which time most of the Ducks hardly touch the puck. The game finished up 9-8 to Alex with Dunedin unable to get it back for their first loss of the season. Second game goes much better, when Ducks nab a goalie and win it 4-2. Matthews picks up a couple of the most ugly and uncoordinated goals you’ll ever see, but it’s Jackson who gets the game winner with some great strength out of the corner and then driving the net.
Dunedin midgets give over a couple of their players to Alexandra who were real short, but for reasons that aren’t clear, give up a couple of pretty good players, who knock in goals against their own team. Midgets go down in both games, but there’s lots of good talent there, and potential for them to play better as a team – they had opportunities there, but struggled a bit with positional play and driving the net and supporting the player with the puck.
Yea Jamie wanted to play for Alex and ended up getting a hat trick.
2nd game we were playing well Me and Regan sorted out some lines and our team was starting to play a bit better the score was 3-1 I think at the end of the first period.
Then one of our good players got kicked of the Ice and I ended up playing the last 1 and a half periods with only 2 rests.
The final score was like 7-2 i think we really could bet them next time we play them though if we just sort out postions.
.A grade tonight.
First up – Johnnies OB take on Phantoms. Last time around this was a hiding – 15-3 or so to Phantoms. Johnnies have been twice the team since then though, winning both their last games. They’re in and out of goalie trouble however, so it’s really hard to pick depending on who plays for them on the night. Johnnies have got a decent sized lineup, and Phantom will likely be short, so if they play a pacey game and try and grind down the Phantoms with good forechecking and committed defense with quick changes, they’re in with a good chance. Phantoms are however the money team so far. They’re a potent attacking force, and their defense has been keeping the number of shots on goalie Metzger down. If that keeps up, then I’m picking Phantoms to take it 4-2.
Second up Bullfrogs take on the Sharks. The frogs took this game 4-1 first time around, but both teams are looking a little different now. Similar to the first game, Sharks have a big lineup, and Bullfrogs are a bit short – Bulling is out with a dodgy back, but the froggies might bring in another casual to replace him. If the frogs get their lineup sorted, I’m picking they’ll take it 3-1. If they don’t… Sharks are in with a big sniff and if the Bullfrogs defense isn’t on song, then it could easily go the other way.
Late breaking news – Johnnies OB have Sam Smith in goal (in the first game between these two teams, he played in the Phantoms goal!). I’m still picking Phantoms.
Bullfrogs goalie Toby Schuck injured himself over the weekend (playing for the prems?), so he’s out. Nick Metzger will double-shift and cover for the Bullfrogs as well. Here’s hoping he has a blinder!
"Kyle":1jsdp41n wrote:Late breaking news – Johnnies OB have Sam Smith in goal……..
[/quote:1jsdp41n]Sam gets better and better every game he plays between the pipes.
Hmmmm, where to shoot the puck? I know, at the net!I always forget that ‘at the net’ in the excitement of having the opportunity to take a shot.
Sunday proves that I shoot better when I get so tangled up with my long limbs and the puck, that I’m looking down rather than at the net/goalie.
If I look up I just tend to knock it into their pads.
"Kyle":1iihteac wrote:A grade tonight.First up – Johnnies OB take on Phantoms. If that keeps up, then I’m picking Phantoms to take it 4-2.
[/quote:1iihteac]Ah, Phantoms take it… 6-1? The mighty Phantoms roll on. A lovely goal to King off Pielak-Jones, where he literally deflects the puck in as it comes to him on the far post – at waist height. Smith did well, but that Phantoms offense, even with only six skaters, too professional and smooth. Phantoms goalie Metzger has a big grin when he’s pulled to the bench when there’s a delayed penalty, and is the only member of his team sitting there.
"Kyle":1iihteac wrote:Second up Bullfrogs take on the Sharks. If the frogs get their lineup sorted, I’m picking they’ll take it 3-1. If they don’t… Sharks are in with a big sniff and if the Bullfrogs defense isn’t on song, then it could easily go the other way.
[/quote:1iihteac]Frogs can’t get it sorted and go down 5-0 against a solid Sharks outfit. The defense was letting Sharks get around behind them and go one on one with the goalie, and the offense just really wasn’t happening at all – lots of hitting the puck up the boards and giving it back to the other team. Sharks keep up good pressure and take their chances. That’s really evened out the competition for second place, with Johnnies, Bullfrogs, and Sharks only separated by two points with two games to go in the round-robin.
"Kyle":2s56e79j wrote:"Kyle":2s56e79j wrote:[/quote:2s56e79j]A lovely goal to King off Pielak-Jones, where he literally deflects the puck in as it comes to him on the far post – at waist height.[/quote:2s56e79j]
I would just like to say that I callel set play. Just before he puck dropped, I signal to Zanzee the puck is going right to her from me and wam bam thank you ma’am we get a goal. I love that set play. Twas rather sexiful. Oh and yeah I guess those other goals by us we ok lol. I just like to blow my own horn. (Feel free to make any type of dirty, twisted comeback there, cause I know you will)
We may have lost last night, but it was a great game i thought. Good pace etc.
But the thing of note which must be mentioned is Blake trying to put a hit on Stefan, and someone else (dont know who the second was). Lined them up and got all prepared to take them down. On BOTH occasions he was casually bumped off to fall on his arse! Classic!"Jono_":w8zkgdjf wrote:But the thing of note which must be mentioned is Blake trying to put a hit on Stefan, and someone else (dont know who the second was). Lined them up and got all prepared to take them down. On BOTH occasions he was casually bumped off to fall on his arse! Classic!
[/quote:w8zkgdjf]It was me. Blakie tried to stop me at the blue line and I plowed through him like a little pee wee. I was so worried about him I stopped and asked if he was OK.
” title=”Grin” />Then he tried the same move on Stiffy late in the game and got the same result.
Maybe at practice this week Bode can teach him how to check.
” title=”Wink” />Yes I agree. Back to the basics for Blake lol. And is it me or do we have more fun playing Jonnies then the other teams? Oh and Ben Stevenson of Jonnies was sexually harrassing me. It made me feel realy sad
” title=”Sad” /> lol.Didn’t you guys get the memo… blakey is giving up hitting and checking, hes dunedin’s new deke king!
B Grade Finals
Yes that’s right, as the Senators knock over the Sabres and advance to the Stanley Cup finals, so our B graders advance to their own finals tonight.
Before the big game, we’ll have some pre-final entertainment as Bears take on Johnnies in the battle for third. The teams have met twice this season, the first a stirring draw, and the second a 6-1 hammering inflicted on the Bears last week. Bears will be looking to the first game, and trying not to think too much about the second tonight. Johnnies, have gone from champions to missing the final, and they’ll be looking to finish on a high with a good win. Key for Bears – same story all season – speed on the ice. There’s a bunch of good players out there, they just need to keep their legs moving and keep their pace up. If they can get into the zone and take good shots, the goals will come. Key for Johnnies – as has been the story for Johnnies all season, who they have standing between the posts – and I have no idea who this will be tonight. My pick: Johnnies to take it 3-1.
The big final however, I think is going to be tight. Kings and Beasts have shared the spoils this season with a win each, so it’s all going to be fired up tonight for a good game. Key for Beasts – they play well as a team, and it was a good team game that got them through last week with a narrow win. Working hard on special teams, moving the puck around, and putting on good shots. Williams should be standing in goal for Kings, so those wiffly shots from out at point aren’t doing any good, get in closer and fire it in hard. Key for Kings – some of these kids are showing real benefits from playing juniors and midgets this year, they’ve picked up a lot and for a few of them, this should be the last time they’re allowed in the B grade – they’ll be A graders next DIHL. That individual talent could see them through, but if they tie that with good team play, I think they’ll have it over the Beasts.
My pick: I think it’ll be close, and we might be looking at over time, but I think either way, Kings will take it out 4-3.
Presentation at the end of the game, Stampede-Canterbury tickets on sale from me… and other people. Pretty much anyone who owns a peewee kid is hocking them off. $10. Next weekend. Stampede’s first game of the season. Friday _and_ Saturday. Bring it on.
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