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Halifax Raiders
Pietra Volkova – Jean-Luc Reflieux – Kip O'Callahan
Blake Battle – Mathew Shea
Richard C. Hocolate

Montreal Militia
Nolan Angello - Filip Granlund – Jason Forbrook
Ilmari Määttä – Viatcheslav Orlov
Jeff Kirkstone

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NOTES

The Halifax Raiders visited Montreal for the first time this season. It is the second time the two teams meet, earlier in the week the Militia loss to the Raiders 5-3, at the Scotiabank Centre in Halifax. Montreal is coming into the game with a record of 2-3, recording a shootout win against St. Louis the night before. Halifax,comes into the game rested, having last played 2 nights ago, losing to Detroit in shootout, making their record 2-2. Despite playing back to back, both starting netminders start tonight as well. Jeff Kirkstone saved 23/26 shots against St. Louis, while Richard C. Hocolate saved 28/31 shots in the loss to Detroit.


1ST PERIOD

Seconds before the 5 minute mark of the period, Halifax Raider Colin Banning ices the puck, leading to a face off won by Filip Granlund. The puck ended up on Nolan Angello’s stick who drives the net, backhanded it in and scored the game's first goal.

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Halifax’s coach must have called on his team to responds because in following 40 seconds after Montreal’s goal, Raiders unleashed a barrage of shots, 5 shots, 3 by Niklas Flower, and 1 by Reed Laing and Solaire Azarov. Despite the barrage of shots within 40 seconds, only 1 was a shot on goal, 3 shots missed the net and 1 was blocked by Ryan Vas.

In total there were 19 shots in the first period, 12 by Halifax, 7 by Montreal. Three penalties, Halifax’s lone penalty by Pietra Volkova for slashing at 6:10, Viatcheslav Orlov for Roughing at 10:36, and Ilmari Määttä.

2ND PERIOD

4:21 into the period Jaylor Toast is called for hooking, sending Halifax to the powerplay. Halifax had 8 shots on the powerplay, and immediately right after the penalty kill Zach Zyvleksi gains the puck and puts it pass Hocolate at 6:26, putting Montreal up 2-0.

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Once again Montreal started off the period with a goal in the 1st half. At this point Halifax was desperate for a goal. In addition to Toast’s hooking call early in the period, Kristofer Hallfredsson was too called for hooking at 9:17, and Ilmari Määttä sent to the sinbin for boarding at 9:36. At 10:42, Jean-Luc Reflieux lined up against Travis Jeziak in the Militia zone, on

Reflieux lines up across from Jeziak, Jeziak ties him up, but Reflieux&nbsp; gains control, and drives the net, no lane so he goes behind, he’s through the trapezoid and passed the puck off to Lindstrom, slapshot from the point, and he scores!

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Halifax cuts the lead in half, Montreal up 2-1. The period ended after Reflieux won a faceoff in the Militia zone at 19:57, but Halifax was unable to get a shot off in the last remaining seconds. Halifax recorded 12 shots, Montreal recorded 5 shots in the 2nd period.

3RD PERIOD

At 5:14 in the period, Filip Granlund is called for Holding, sending Halifax onto the powerplay again. Once again Halifax led Montreal in shots, 13-6. With a minute left and Halifax needing a goal, Filip Granlund lines up across Hogan Miller in the Militia’s zone.

Filip Granlund wins the faceoff and begins skating up,&nbsp; carrying the puck into netural. Granlund is stopped by Solaire Azarov,&nbsp; but somehow he regains the puck.&nbsp; Oh! Massive hit by&nbsp; Blake Battle who lays Granlund out and gains control of the puck. 30 seconds left in regulation. Battle brings the puck into the zone but is closed in on by Nolan Angello. Angello hits Battle and the two scramble for the puck. Battle comes up with possession.&nbsp; 9 seconds remaining. Battle pulls back and fires a cannon but Jeff Kirkstone comes up with the save!

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THREE STARS
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Jeff Kirkstone 36/37 saves (0.973)
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Nolan Angello 1 G, 4 shots, 2 hit
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Viatcheslav Orlov 1A, 1 hit, 2 blocked shots</div>


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Kirkstone was really up to the ask tonight. I think he was extra motivated laying against his hometown team. We'll have to be better next time we face him.

- Jean-Luc Reflieux

We're really proud of Dick for his game. It's a shame that we couldn't do more to support him, maybe make it a little harder for Kirkstone to shut us down. Definitely something we need to work on before we play them again.

-Colin Banning
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Montreal wins the first game of the home and home series, reaching .500 with a regular season record of 3-3, and ties the season's series with Halifax at 1-1. Halifax hopes to bounce back tomorrow, returning to the Scotiabank Centre, they have now lost their last 2 games and their season record goes to 2-3-1. Halifax is last in the East, sitting behind 3rd place Montreal. Emotions should be high tomorrow night when these two teams meet again.

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Montreal Militia at St. Louis Scarecrows

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With the Militia coming to St. Louis for the first regular season game of the year, everyone could feel the tenseness in the air. With the crowd roaring and the organ pumping the adrenaline the Scarecrows were poised to show their inter-division rival they meant business from the drop of the puck.

1st Period

The puck drop simply signaled a heightened physical game by both sides as Casper Ek got driven to the ice by Viatcheslav Orlov just twenty-five seconds in. As barbs were exchanged, just two minutes in we saw St. Louis go on the power play after Brennan Kennedy was called for a minor hooking infraction. Shortly after we pick-up the call:

As the ref drops the puck Granlund burries his shoulder and drives Feist back, grabs the puck and clears it all the way down the ice.  Wahlgren stops it along the side board while the Granlund goes for a... Wahlgren hits Akeson in stride crossing through the neutral zone! They have numbers! Rivet trailing, Akeson drops the pass in the slot, Rivet picks it up and he shoots and scores!  Just like that, Rivet wrists it high glove side and beats Kirkstone to open up the game only three minutes in on a Scarecrow power play!

Just as quick as the building erupted into early craziness, just three seconds after the goal Wells picked up another hooking penalty on the Militia. We pick up the coverage at the 4:40 mark:

St. Louis seemingly is controlling the zone at will, with this Militia penalty kill clearly getting tired.  Targaryen cradles the puck behind the net and finds Rivet floating toward the slot, the one timer misses wide, bounces off the end board right to Feist! He shoots and scores! Just a quick little wrister beats Kirkstone who was unaware of where the puck had rebounded to. 2-0 Scarecrows early!

With the crowd roaring the Scarecrows would go on to score another powerplay goal after a deflection from Willy Mack to make it 3-0 after the first period. In control, St. Louis was rolling while Montreal simply was looking to stay out of the penalty box.

2nd Period

The start of the second was nearly the same as the first, but Montreal meant business. At the 2:05 mark we pick up the call:

Granlund picks up the puck high circle and snaps it towards the net... deflects off of Angello and misses the net, caroms off the board where Granlund picks it up and dumps it in! Wahlgren never saw the puck as he whips his stick against the cross bar. It was as if Granlund grabbed his rebound and shoved it home to make it 3-1.

For much of the period it was much of the back and forth while both teams tried to prevent the other from gaining any more momentum. That is until our TSN Turning Point of the game:

Westbrook wins the faceoff in his defensive zone and outlets to Angello heading up the far side.  He makes his way around one defender and crosses the blue line and lets one rip. It misses the net and is collected by Militia's Jaylor Toast.  Skates it from behind the net... and watch out! He is crushed by Kurczewski and the puck trickles back behind the net. Kurczewski picks it up, looking up the half board, he's got a lane... winds up, and he scores!

Just like that the Scarecrows took a 4-1 lead and really turned that decibel level up. It seemed as if any momentum the Militia had, left once Kurczewski made that devastating hit and turned it into a goal, which closed out the scoring in the third period.

3rd Period

While the Militia came out with fire and eventually pulling back within two after an amazing redirect by Russet, it just wasn't in the cards as the closing minutes found the Scarecrows scoring once again as Landry backhanded one between the legs of Kirkstone to ice the game at 5-2.





1st Star: Kelly Rivet, 1 Goal/ 2 Assists
2nd Star: Ronnie Westbrook 16/21 on Faceoffs
3rd Star: Willy Mack, 1st SMJHL Goal

W: Kyle Wahlgren, 3-0, 19 Saves
L: Jeff Kirkstone, 0-1, 32 Saves

Kyle Wahlters || Former General Manager
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Career Statistics:
SHL
Portland Admirals AGM - S31 | 21-27-2 |
Portland Admirals GM - S32 | 7-40-3 |
Portland Admirals GM - S33 | 20-24-6 |
Portland Admirals GM - S34 | 30-16-4 | Western Conference Champion
Portland Admirals GM - S35 | 29-18-3 | Western Conference Champion
Calgary Dragons HC - S59 | 42-20-4 | Lost in Quarterfinals
Calgary Dragons HC - S60 | 38-21-7 | Lost in Western Conference Finals
Calgary Dragons HC - S61 | 34-26-6 | Lost in Quarterfinals
Calgary Dragons AGM - S62 | 36-23-7 | Lost in First Round
Toronto North Stars GM - S63 | 36-22-8 | Lost in First Round
Toronto North Stars GM - S64 | 19-43-4 | Lost in First Round
Toronto North Stars GM - S65 | 38-23-5 | Lost in First Round
Toronto North Stars GM - S66 | 38-26-2 | Lost in Second Round
Toronto North Stars GM - S67 | 47-16-3 | Lost in Second Round
Toronto North Stars GM - S68 | 46-16-4 | Lost in Second Round
Toronto North Stars GM - S69 | 13-50-3 | DNQ
Toronto North Stars GM - S70 | 6-57-3 | DNQ
Toronto North Stars GM - S71 | 10-56-0 | DNQ
Toronto North Stars GM - S72 | 14-48-4 | DNQ
Toronto North Stars GM - S73 | 22-39-5 | Lost in First Round
Toronto North Stars GM - S74 | 30-33-3 | Lost in First Round

SMJHL
Montreal Militia AGM - S45 | 29-19-2 | Lost in Quarterfinals
Montreal Militia AGM - S46 | 24-21-5 | Lost in Semi-Finals

IIHF
Austria GM - S57 | 3-8-1
Austria GM - S58 | 2-9-1
Austria GM - S59 | 1-9-2
Austria GM - S60 | 3-9-0
Austria GM - S61 | 5-7-0
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Awards:
S34 Lance Uppercut Award
S60 Coach of the Year Award
S61 Coach of the Year Award


Oleksander Olli O'Koivu || C || Regina Elk || Rookie

Name: Oleksander Olli O'Koivu
Age: 17
Birthplace: Netherlands
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Cale Amundsen || G || Calgary/Seattle || 1,298 TPE

Name: Cale Amundsen
Age: 21
Birthplace: Netherlands
IIHF Affiliation: Austria
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Career Statistics:
SHL Regular Season Totals:
S55 - 5 GP | 4-0-1 | 3 SO | .958 SV% | 0.59 GAA | 79 GR
S56 - 5 GP | 3-2-0 | 1 SO | .914 SV% | 1.81 GAA | 70 GR
S57 - 20 GP | 15-2-0 | 3 SO | .924 SV% | 1.51 GAA | 67 GR
S58 - 18 GP | 15-2-0 | 1 SO | .927 SV% | 1.72 GAA | 74 GR
S59 - 24 GP | 18-5-1 | 1 SO | .906 SV% | 2.61 GAA | 69 GR
S60 - 29 GP | 15-10-3 | 2 SO | .921 SV% | 2.81 GAA | 79 GR
S61 - 50 GP | 26-19-4 | 2 SO | .919 SV% | 2.86 GAA | 77 GR
S62 - 47 GP | 24-15-5 | 2 SO | .918 SV% | 3.26 GAA | 76 GR

SHL Playoff Totals:
S60 - 11 GP | 5-4-1 | 1 SO | .930 SV% | 2.75 GAA | 81 GR
S61 - 10 GP | 5-3-2 | 1 SO | .931 SV% | 2.38 GAA | 82 GR
S62 - 7 GP | 3-3-1 | 0 SO | .911 SV% | 3.78 GAA | 78 GR

SMJHL Regular Season Totals:
S53 - 43 GP | 21-17-4 | 5 SO | .919 SV% | 2.68 GAA | 74 GR
S54 - 41 GP | 28-10-3 | 5 SO | .911 SV% | 2.31 GAA | 69 GR
S55 - 40 GP | 26-8-5 | 6 SO | .917 SV% | 2.06 GAA | 69 GR
S56 - 42 GP | 25-14-3 | 7 SO | .914 SV% | 2.45 GAA | 70 GR
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Awards:
S53 SMJHL 1st Team
S53 SMJHL All-Rookie Team
S53 SMJHL Esa Anrikkanen Trophy
S53 SMJHL Tom Corcoran Trophy
S54 SMJHL East All-Star
S54 SMJHL Tom Corcoran Nominee
S55 SMJHL East All-Star
S55 SMJHL King-Kurczewski Gauntlet
S55 Four Star Cup Championship
S56 SMJHL East All-Star
S56 SMJHL 2nd Team
S56 SMJHL King-Kurczewski Gauntlet
S56 Playoff MVP Nominee
S56 SMJHL Tom Corcoran Trophey
S60 Newfoundland Berserker Hall of Fame Inductee
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Transactions:
S53 Drafted #13 OA by the Newfoundland Berserkers
S54 Drafted #23 OA by the Chicago Syndacite
S54 Traded to the Calgary Dragons
S54 Signed a 3yr/$7.5m contract
S56 Signed a 3 yr/$9m contract extension

Olli O'Koivu || G || POR/MIN Retired || S39 Cup Champion

Name: Olli O'Koivu
Age: 31
Birthplace: Finland (Played for Ireland)
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Career Statistics:
SHL Regular Season Totals:
269 GP | 146-89-34 | 20 SO | .910 SV% | 2.75 GAA
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Awards:
S33 All-Rookie Team
S34 Cole Reinhart Trophy
S35 Mike Honcho Trophy
S35 John McBride Trophy
S35 Aiden Richan Trophy
S35 1st Team All-Star
S35 Cole Reinhart Trophy
S37 IIHF Silver Medal
S38 2nd Team All-Star
S38 John McBride Nominee
S38 Ron Mexico Nominee
S39 2nd Team All-Star
S39 John McBride Nominee
S39 Mathias Chouinard Trophy
S39 Challenge Cup
S39 IIHF Bronze Medal
S39 IIHF Top Goalie
S40 Mathias Chouinard Trophy
S41 IIHF Bronze Medal
S41 IIHF Top Goalie
S42 Damian Littleton Nominee

Aleksi O'Koivu-Volkova || G || HAM/CAL Retired || S50 Cup Champion

Name: Aleksi O'Koivu-Volkova
Age: 17
Birthplace: Russia
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S50 Challenge Cup
S51 Bronze IIHF

Game 10: Colorado Mammoths vs. the Prince George Firebirds


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Denver, Colorado – The Prince George Firebirds arrived in Denver to take on the Mammoths in their second matchup in 4 days. The Firebirds were looking to avenge an opening day loss and notch their first points of the early season. Colorado entered the game with the opposite streak returning from a 4-2 win in Kelowna the night before. Both teams are led by dynamic top line centers, Steven Stamkos Jr. – who is starting to step out of the shadow of his father – for the Mammoths and Casper Jakobsson – the third year Swede – for the Firebirds. An expectant 14,589 turned up to the Pepsi Center tonight – an encouraging early season crowd, but at least due in part to a report that a Pokemon gym had been found near one of the concessions.

1st period
It didn’t take long for the action to ramp up in this one. In the first minute, Stamkos makes a nifty move after bringing the puck into the Firebirds zone only to be brought down by Obrana. On the ensuing man advantage, a missed outlet pass results in an icing call and faceoff in the Mammoth’s end. Jakobsson wins the draw back to Selich on the wing. Selich reels from an immediate hit from Goddard but manages to regain the puck and fires a quick shot just over Rudnikova’s blocker for his second goal of the season and a short-handed one at that! 1-0 Firebirds at the 1:14 mark.
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The lead wouldn’t last long, however. At the five minute mark, following a puck dump the Mammoths manage to create a mismatch by switching to their top line against the Firebirds’ checking line. As Obrana attempts to clear the puck from his own zone, the forechecking Browski jumps in front of his pass, finds Dover as he enters the zone. Dover heads towards the left circle, pulling a defender wide with him, and then shovels a pass back to center and the now unmarked Stamkos who beats a sliding Dafoe with a quick wristshot. 1-1 tie at 5:41.

Midway through the period, the Firebirds would get a chance at the man advantage as Leetch gets called for holding onto Monkey on a give and go. Prince George does very little with the opportunity and 23 seconds later, Monkey loses the puck in his own zone to Yvel and is forced to bring him down with a hook. The rest of the period is uneventful until the 18 minute mark, when Tyrone Savage lives up to his name and levels O’Dooley along the boards in the ‘Birds zone. This may have been the wake-up call the Mammoths needed as they responded with a flurry of fierce hits to close out the period; two on goal scorer Eduard Selich in a span of 4 seconds that left him slowly skating to the bench and then two more by Slayer – the second of which came to an unsuspecting Joseph Riccardelli just as the buzzer sounded, who was clearly unhappy with the late targeting.
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Selich (10) gets lit up twice</div>

2nd period
Riding the closing momentum of the 1st, the Mammoths came out with a significant improvement to their hustle. Winning the opening draw of the period, Colorado sets up in the Firebirds zone cycling the puck through all five players before Frontdoor McGraw finishes the play giving the Mammoths their first lead of the night. 2-1 Mammoths at 0:20.

Hear Tony Tounsil's call from the game:

Stamkos leaves the circle and it’s Browski in for the faceoff against Jakobsson. The puck is dropped aaand Browski wins the draw and drops it back to Stamkos AND BROWSKI IS LEVELED, but there’s no call. Stamkos moves the puck across mid-ice, shovels it ahead to Dover as he enters the Firebirds zone. Dover drops it back off to Stamkos. Who moves it over to Browski. Back to Dover at the blueline who quickly finds Stamkos. And he SHOOTS, but juust wide. O'Dooley picks it up in the corner - now fending off Wolf and O’Dooley tries to get it back to Stamkos at center but it’s poked away by Pollak. McGraw is the first to the loose puck and FLICKS one towards Dafoe. And he won’t get there in time! That’s another goal for Quickdraw and it’s now TWO -&nbsp; ONE Mammoths with only 20 seconds gone in the 2nd.

Two minutes later, Savage again mixes it up with the Mammoths but this time is called for hooking Master Maguku. With the man advantage, Goddard finds Leetch who carries it over the Firebirds blueline and sends a rocket on target. Dafoe gets in front of it but can’t control the rebound which comes back to Eichelele who tries a quick shot but misses the net. Digging out his own rebound behind the net, Eichelele catches Dafoe looking the wrong way and wraps it back around the post for his first goal of the season. 3-1 Mammoths at 3:01.

With the Firebirds still reeling, it was only a matter of time before the Mammoths would add another one. Even with Prince George’s top line matching up with the Mammoths 3rd line, they were unable to stop the bleeding. Shortly after the 13 minute mark, Goddard intercepted a Jakobsson pass and provides Jacob Renninger with breakaway which he calmly slots past Dafoe for his first of the season. 4-1 Mammoths at 13:11.

With 4 goals on 11 shots (including 3 on 5 shots in the second), the Firebirds skipper had seen enough and called on rookie Ben Waters to finish the game. An unfortunate night for Dafoe, this proved to be the right call as Waters turned aside all 8 shots he faced the rest of the game. Still, it could have been worse as Trev Legend (9:40) and Cash Money (17:28) both hit posts in the second, as well.
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3rd period
If you thought the Mammoths entered the 3rd period looking to pad stats and the Firebirds were just waiting for the horn to sound, you were only half right. Buoyed either by the goaltending switch or an intermission thrashing by the coaching staff, the Firebirds entered the period with a focus that had been lacking for much of the early season.

After some sloppy passing to open the period, the Firebirds’ Norstrom fed a streaking Wolf who along with NoRetornable executed a textbook 2 on 1, with Wolf beating Rudnikova stick-side for his first career goal. 4-2 Mammoths at 2:27.

Mid-way through the period, Tord Yvel took a high sticking minor, giving Prince George their first true man advantage of the night and they made the most of it. Late in the advantage, with the Mammoths top penalty killing line caught on the ice too long, Stamkos makes the mistake of not dumping the puck and coughs it up to a pressing Obrana. Already up a player and with an odd man rush, Obrana finds a fresh legged Jakobsson who sets up Tapper Kottbulle. Kottbulle fakes a wristshot before pulling it back for a backhand flip by Rudnikova. 4-3 Mammoths at 10:11.

Throughout the rest of the period, Colorado attempted to widen the gap but the phrase, “Stopped by Ben Waters without a rebound” began to take on meme-like proportions (Go ahead and ctrl-F on that Game Link), even following Monkey’s third hooking minor of the game.

Having clawed their way back into the game, the Firebirds kept pressing for the tying goal. With a minute left and Waters preparing to step off for the extra skater, Riccardelli lined up Maguku coming through the neutral zone and brought an egregious hit that could only be rewarded with a double-minor for roughing. A man short for the remainder of the game ended any thought of a dramatic finish and the Firebirds’ hopes for a league point.

Outlook:
After 4 days and 12 league games, undefeated Colorado sits atop the SMJHL power rankings with a vantage point they won’t want to give up. As a bonus, following a day off they get to face the weakest team in the league.

Meanwhile, the winless Firebirds’ fans will be encouraged by their 3rd period effort but are surely wondering what could have been had Waters gotten the start or Dafoe been pulled even one goal sooner. You would have to think that Waters has earned the start for at least their next game. The bad news? They face Colorado again. Surely, the third times the charm.

It did not help matters that Prince George could only muster 7 combined shots in the 2nd and 3rd periods. However, don’t blame Sven Wolf as he led the way for PG with 4 shots to go along with his goal in the 3rd, while Renninger paced the Mammoths with 4 shots of his own. Rookie Eduard Selich, notched his second goal of the season on a great short-handed effort and he is clearly a bright spot for the Firebirds. However, PG’s coaches will be concerned with their lack of discipline, as a team this young can’t expect to give up 7 penalties and still come away with points. Hunky Monkey was the primary culprit with 3 minors, however, Riccardelli’s double minor for roughing essentially closed out the game. Which leads us to the…


The physical play to close out the 1st period, woke up the Mammoths offense and left Joseph Riccardelli with some unresolved aggression that not only extinguished the Firebirds comeback hopes but will surely carry over to future matchups with the Mammoths, and possibly as soon as their next game!

[b]Scoring Summary:
1st period
1. Prince George Firebirds , Eduard Selich 2 (Casper Jakobsson) at 1:14 (SH)
2. Colorado Mammoths , Steven Stamkos Jr. 2 (Ben Dover, Sim Browski) at 5:41
2nd period
3. Colorado Mammoths , Frontdoor McGraw 1 (Steven Stamkos Jr., Maverick O'Dooley) at 0:20
4. Colorado Mammoths , Taro Eichelele 1 (Matthew Leetch, William Goddard) at 3:01 (PP)
5. Colorado Mammoths , Jacob Renninger 1 (William Goddard) at 13:11
3rd period
6. Prince George Firebirds , Sven Wolf 1 (Hylytyr NoRetornable, William Norstrom) at 2:27
7. Prince George Firebirds , Tapper Kottbulle 1 (Casper Jakobsson, Barak Obrana) at 10:11 (PP)[/b]

Goaltending Stats:
• Ekaterina Rudnikova (COL), 12 saves from 15 shots - (0.800), W, 3-0-0, 60:00 minutes
• Ace Dafoe (PGF), 7 saves from 11 shots - (0.636), L, 0-3-0, 33:11 minutes
Ben Waters (PGF), 8 saves from 8 shots - (1.000), 26:49 minutes

Power Play Stats:
• Colorado Mammoths - 1 on 7 Attempt(s) - 14.29%
• Prince George Firebirds - 1 on 2 Attempt(s) - 50.00%
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Game Awards:
3 Stars </div>

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Steven Stamkos Jr.
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Frontdoor McGraw
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Casper Jakobsson
(2 assists, 2 hits, 1 shot blocked, 1 short handed point; played 25% of his time on PK)</div>

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Bonus Award
Pretty Woman Prize

Hunky Monkey for getting caught hooking in every period.</div>

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<div align="center">Vancouver Whalers vs. Colorado Mammoths</div>
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This game featured some high powered action between two competitive teams in the Colorado Mammoths and the Vancouver Whalers. The game opened up with Vancouver's Max Wilburn scoring a goal off of Theodore Graham Brynjar Tusk and a couple of penalties for both sides.

Into the second, Kaiser slotted the puck under the pads of Rudnikova after a pass from Redding who got it from Ross. Fourteen seconds later, the Mammoths, not staying down for long got one off of the stick of Poon Slayer. Colorado would then go on to tie it up at the end of the period after a beautifal one kneed slap shot goal by Ben Dover that was set up due to a clean pass by O'Dooley. Both teams picked up a handful of penalties among themselves, but neither team really got to many to set them at a disadvantage.

In the third and final period, Carl Farris lit the lamp prior to a saucer from MacDonald and OG Bobby. The Whalers extended the lead by a goal after Ross dipsy doodled past the defenders for a top shelp goal following Graham and Owen setting him up. Colorado put in a mammoth of an effort and managed to score a goal near the end of the period to bring it within one, but they couldn't close the deal and the Whalers won it, 4-3.

Player Comparison

- Jon Ross -

Ross is an exceptional young player at the beginning of his second year in the league, and had a strong night, putting up a goal and an assist for Vancouver. His shooting percentage was 33% on the night with three shots taken. The best way to describe Ross's play tonight is play making as he moved the puck around from player to player and set up a number of offensive opportunities for his team.

- William Goddard -

Goddard also hails from the S30 draft class, and is a player who hasn't seen the spotlight as much this year. Goddard had two assists tonight, an exceptional stat, and one that helped his team tremendously through the hard struggle of this game. One of his passes, to Eichelele and onto Slayer only fourteen seconds after the Whalers goal was the turning point of the game, and really set the stage for the Mammoths to contend despite going down by two early.

Three Stars

1st Star - Theodore Graham

Graham had a very strong night, docking two assists and contributing to his team in multiple ways. Alongside his play making this game, he also had two hits and three shots blocked, wonderful numbers and a real show of what's to come in his game.

2nd Star - Jon Ross

We've already talked about Ross's game, but it really was a splendid one to watch. This is a youngster who has a burning passion for the sport and will stop at nothing to be a successful member of the SMJHL. You can see it in the intensity he plays the game with.

3rd Star - Taro Eichelele

Eichelele put up two assists on the night, but also had a positive (+1) plus/minus on a team with multiple players on the negative side of the spectrum. A solid two way player, Eichelele has all the makings of someone who can be a dominant threat at both ends of the ice.

Kirkstone, Zyvleski Lead Montreal Past Halifax
By Rusty Klesla/*******.com Staff Writer

Usually when you get outshot 37-18, you lose the game by a mile. But on Wednesday night, this wasn't the case for the Montreal Militia as their goaltender Jeff Kirkstone stopped 36 out of 37 shots the Halifax Raiders put his way as the Montreal Militia beat them 2-1 with Zyvleski's 2nd period goal.

"It was just one of those nights, our D really kept their shots to the outside and they let me see every shot that came my way. It was a hard game but they made it a bit easier for me", Kirkstone commented after the game.

And while Kirkstone was on fire, his team scored the 2 necessary goals that it took to win the game: Nolan Angello put the Montreal Militia up by one at 5:11 of the first period after Filip Granlund won a faceoff in the Raiders zone and then Angello got the puck on his stick and fired a beautiful shot past Halifax goaltender Hocolate.

"I was honestly just trying to get it to the net", Angello said. "I have a pretty good shot but it was such chaos after that faceoff, I knew where I was on the ice and where the net was but I was just trying to get it to the net and get something going but it went it and I couldn't be happier. Its not the how, its the how many."

In the second period, the Montreal Militia went up 2-0 at 6:26 when Zach Zyvleski found himself on top of the right circle after taking a pass from rookie defenseman Ryan Vas, who had joined the rush after a pass from Viatcheslav Orlov, and fired a shot that got past Halifax goaltender Hocolate on the blocker side.


Kirkstone's shutout bid was ruined by Victor Lindstrom at 10:45 in the second period when first rookie defenseman Kristofer Hallfredsson took a hooking minor at 9:17 and then Montreal Militia Captain Ilmari Määttä took a minor at 9:36, sending the Montreal Militia to the ice on a 5 on 3 penalty kill that proved them costly as Lindstrom fired a shot from the right circle on a one timer to put the Raiders on the board and only behind by one goal.

"Yeah, we can't penalties like that"; Captain Määttä said. "We were the only ones that took penalties in the 2nd period and just in general, I think we took 6 penalties and they only took 1. Now, our penalty kill was excellent, with many thanks to Kirkstone for being on fire, but you can't take that many penalties and expect to win every night. You gotta have discipline and you gotta keep your composure. I'm the Captain and I'm supposed to be the example and I took two penalties, of which one cost us a goal. There are no excuses, we just need to stop taking penalties."

While the Montreal Militia are 3-3-0 right now to start the season, rookie defenseman Ryan Vas feels confident about the team's progress, "Yeah, we started with a win but then lost three in a row. And we came back and now we've won two in a row. This is how we do things, we never give up and we will always give teams a run for their money. We got slapped in the previous game against the Raiders, I think we lost 5-3, but now we kept their scoring low despite getting outshot and I think that's what this team's strength is, playing against the grain and coming out on top. We know what we can do, we just need to show it to others as well."

<div align="center">Game 18: Detroit Falcons v Halifax Raiders
Game Thread



Goals

DET- Alex Kepka (Hans Moleman, Alexander Odegaard) at 15:01 (1st)
DET- Rising Hippo (Zach Evans, Prince Daniel James) at 18:06 (PP) (1st)
HAL- Reed Laing (Greta Iversen, Victor Lindstrom) at 8:41 (2nd)
DET- Alex Berkis (Alexis Metzler) at 14:58 (3rd)

Penalties

DET- Rising Hippo for Hooking (Minor) at 0:18 (1st)
HAL- Matthew Sheat for Roughing (Minor) at 3:56 (1st)
HAL- Reed Laing for Holding (Minor) at 12:40 (1st)
HAL- Niklas Flower for High Sticking (Double Minor) at 17:33 (1st)
HAL- Victor Lindstrom for Holding (Minor) at 10:10 (2nd)
HAL- Pietra Volkova for High Sticking (Minor) at 15:22 (2nd)
HAL- Joey Ryan for Tripping (Minor) at 5:51 (3rd)
HAL- Pietro Volkova for Roughing (Minor) at 8:16 (3rd)
HAL- Hogan Miller for Roughing (Minor) at 10:28 (3rd)

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A spirited effort by Detroit early was enough to push the Falcons over the line against Halifax tonight, in front of a packed audience at the Scotiabank Centre.

Detroit had yet to win a game this season before tonight, and the crowd had an opportunity to make their amusement known early on when Rising Hippo took a penalty just 18 seconds into the game. The Falcons held on, however, thanks to the efforts of Jeremy Anderson, who in his first regular season start for Detroit made 21 out of 22 saves and gave the Falcons a chance to win.

The hooking penalty by Rising Hippo, however, was the very last penalty against Detroit that night; the Falcons ran a clean game for the rest of the evening. By complete opposite contrast, Halifax incurred no less than 8 minor penalties for the rest of the game, including a double minor penalty for high sticking by Niklas Flower towards the end of the first period.

Detroit recovered after the early error, and buried Halifax in shot attempts for the rest of the period, eventually scoring in the 15th minute. A bad pass by Halifax defender Blake Fenrir was caught by Alexander Odegaard, who set up Hans Moleman and Alex Kepka for a two-on-none breakaway. Goaltender Richard C. Hocolate was caught off guard, expecting the shot to come from the more experienced Moleman; instead Hans passed the puck back to Kepka, who took advantage of Hocolate being on the wrong side of the net.

A few minutes later, Rising Hippo got an opportunity to redeem himself in front of the silenced Halifax crowd. A strong effort by Prince Daniel James, with assistance by Zach Evans, allowed the veteran to make the score two to nothing, scoring through the five hole on Hocolate. It was a close run thing- Hippo initially missed the pass entirely and was lucky to retrieve the puck before star Halifax rookie Solaire Azarov.

Halifax rallied as the second period got underway; ensuring the shot on goal tally was levelled for that term, and eventually managed to score a goal back; an impressive coordinated passing effort by all five skaters on the ice (Miller, Iversen, Toucher, Lindstrom and Laing) around the Detroit defensive zone enabled Reed Laing to finally put one home past Andersen and put the Raiders back within one goal of the lead. But unnecessary penalties again dashed the hopes of the Halifax team, with Lindstrom and Volkova giving away holding and high sticking penalties respectively to return the momentum to a relentless Detroit outfit.

The Raiders did not find any improvement or solace in the third period, giving away three more penalties before Alexis Metzler intercepted the puck off a bad pass by Colin Banning, and set up Alex Berkis who put the puck top shelf, making the score three to one for the Detroit Falcons. Despite continued strong efforts by both teams, neither side was able to make any further impact on the scoreboard. The Detroit Falcons face the Prince George Firebirds tomorrow night, while the Halifax Raiders travel to Montreal to play the Militia.

(I've spent 6 hours fucking around with infographics that just flat out don't work, advanced statistics that I can't calculate, and gifs that don't match what happened even as described by the simulator, so this is going up with just story of the game, goal explanations and a table with some period by period statistics that you can only get by counting manually. Others can find pips like those above for all 8 teams by clicking this link.)

D | S62 | Merlin Metzler | Newfoundland | 199 TPE

|  SMJHL Career |

  SMJHL Regular Seasons
| S61 | (GP 00) (G 00) (A 00) (P 00) (+-0) (SHT 000) (SB 00) (P/20 0.00) |

| Movement and Contracts |

| S61 | Signed with Newfoundland Bezerkers, UFA


D | S31 | Alexis Metzler | Buffalo | Detroit | USA | 2,002 TPE [R]

Captain of the Buffalo Stampede, S38-S52
Alternate Captain of the Buffalo Stampede, S34-S37
Alternate Captain of the United States of America, S38-S46
1st Ballot Hall Of Fame, S54 Class

| SHL Career |

  SHL Regular Seasons
| S32 | (GP 50) (G 09) (A 22) (P 31) ( -08) (SHT 077) (SB 073) (P/20 0.56) |
| S33 | (GP 50) (G 03) (A 21) (P 24) ( -02) (SHT 086) (SB 063) (P/20 0.41) |
| S34 | (GP 50) (G 03) (A 21) (P 24) ( -13) (SHT 077) (SB 072) (P/20 0.40) |
| S35 | (GP 50) (G 11) (A 26) (P 37) ( -05) (SHT 086) (SB 071) (P/20 0.62) |
| S36 | (GP 50) (G 09) (A 17) (P 26) ( -14) (SHT 078) (SB 096) (P/20 0.40) |
| S37 | (GP 50) (G 10) (A 31) (P 41) ( -20) (SHT 079) (SB 067) (P/20 0.62) |
| S38 | (GP 50) (G 11) (A 31) (P 42) ( -12) (SHT 120) (SB 080) (P/20 0.69) |
| S39 | (GP 50) (G 10) (A 38) (P 48) (+01) (SHT 107) (SB 083) (P/20 0.80) |
| S40 | (GP 50) (G 08) (A 24) (P 32) ( -13) (SHT 098) (SB 066) (P/20 0.54) |
| S41 | (GP 50) (G 11) (A 30) (P 41) ( -10) (SHT 093) (SB 078) (P/20 0.67) |
| S42 | (GP 50) (G 12) (A 40) (P 52) (+16) (SHT 095) (SB 068) (P/20 0.85) |
| S43 | (GP 50) (G 10) (A 34) (P 44) (+01) (SHT 093) (SB 081) (P/20 0.74) |
| S44 | (GP 50) (G 09) (A 37) (P 46) (+00) (SHT 092) (SB 070) (P/20 0.76) |
| S45 | (GP 50) (G 04) (A 32) (P 36) (+03) (SHT 088) (SB 076) (P/20 0.61) |
| S46 | (GP 50) (G 10) (A 25) (P 35) (+13) (SHT 101) (SB 077) (P/20 0.58) |
| S47 | (GP 50) (G 11) (A 28) (P 39) (+15) (SHT 087) (SB 076) (P/20 0.65) |
| S48 | (GP 50) (G 05) (A 26) (P 31) (+06) (SHT 088) (SB 101) (P/20 0.52) |
| S49 | (GP 50) (G 03) (A 25) (P 28) (+03) (SHT 060) (SB 060) (P/20 0.47) |
| S50 | (GP 50) (G 03) (A 18) (P 21) (+02) (SHT 045) (SB 056) (P/20 0.40) |
| S51 | (GP 50) (G 01) (A 10) (P 11) (+07) (SHT 026) (SB 066) (P/20 0.28) |
| S52 | (GP 50) (G 01) (A 07) (P 08) (+07) (SHT 033) (SB 049) (P/20 0.23) |

  SHL Playoffs
| S32 | (DNQ) |
| S33 | (GP 05) (G 00) (A 04) (P 04) (+02) (SHT 012) (SB 010) (P/20 0.64) |
| S34 | (DNQ) |
| S35 | (GP 04) (G 00) (A 01) (P 01) (+00) (SHT 014) (SB 005) (P/20 0.21) |
| S36 | (GP 07) (G 02) (A 04) (P 06) (+02) (SHT 016) (SB 011) (P/20 0.57) |
| S37 | (GP 07) (G 00) (A 03) (P 03) (+00) (SHT 007) (SB 018) (P/20 0.31) |
| S38 | (DNQ) |
| S39 | (DNQ) |
| S40 | (DNQ) |
| S41 | (GP 07) (G 02) (A 04) (P 06) ( -04) (SHT 014) (SB 009) (P/20 0.72) |
| S42 | (GP 07) (G 01) (A 03) (P 04) ( -06) (SHT 009) (SB 009) (P/20 0.64) |
| S43 | (GP 09) (G 02) (A 05) (P 07) ( -06) (SHT 018) (SB 014) (P/20 0.62) |
| S44 | (DNQ) |
| S45 | (DNQ) |
| S46 | (GP 17) (G 04) (A 09) (P 13) (+05) (SHT 033) (SB 020) (P/20 0.64) |
| S47 | (GP 13) (G 01) (A 05) (P 06) (+00) (SHT 018) (SB 013) (P/20 0.38) |
| S48 | (GP 22) (G 04) (A 16) (P 20) (+05) (SHT 033) (SB 022) (P/20 0.76) |
| S49 | (GP 05) (G 00) (A 00) (P 00) ( -06) (SHT 010) (SB 009) (P/20 0.00) |
| S50 | (GP 06) (G 00) (A 03) (P 03) ( -01) (SHT 007) (SB 007) (P/20 0.48) |
| S51 | (GP 08) (G 00) (A 00) (P 00) (+00) (SHT 003) (SB 006) (P/20 0.00) |
| S52 | (GP 15) (G 00) (A 00) (P 00) (+01) (SHT 015) (SB 010) (P/20 0.00) |

|  SMJHL Career |

  SMJHL Regular Seasons
| S30 | (GP 50) (G 05) (A 28) (P 32) (+13) (SHT 059) (SB 53) (P/20 0.64) |
| S31 | (GP 50) (G 10) (A 22) (P 32) ( -12) (SHT 101) (SB 74) (P/20 0.59) |

  SMJHL Playoffs
| S30 | (GP 05) (G 01) (A 02) (P 03) (+02) (SHT 010) (SB 05) (P/20 0.49) |
| S31 | (GP 13) (G 06) (A 10) (P 16) (+04) (SHT 030) (SB 16) (P/20 1.01) |

| Awards |

  Awards Won
| S34 | IIHF Gold Medal (United States of America)
| S37 | IIHF Top Defenseman
| S39 | Scott Stevens Trophy (Best Defenseman)
| S39 | SHL 1st All Stars Team
| S40 | IIHF Gold Medal (United States of America)
| S42 | Scott Stevens Trophy (Best Defenseman)
| S42 | SHL 1st All Stars Team
| S43 | SHL 3rd All Stars Team
| S44 | SHL 1st All Stars Team
| S46 | Challenge Cup Champions (Buffalo Stampede)

  Awards Nominated
| S31 | Brodie Witzel Nominee (SMJHL Playoff MVP)
| S35 | Damien Littleton Nominee (SHL Most Dedicated Player)
| S39 | Damien Littleton Nominee (SHL Most Dedicated Player)
| S41 | Damien Littleton Nominee (SHL Most Dedicated Player)
| S43 | Scott Stevens Trophy (Best Defenseman)
| S44 | Scott Stevens Trophy (Best Defenseman)

| Movement and Contracts |

| S30 | Drafted to Detroit Falcons, 15th OA
| S31 | Drafted to Portland Admirals, 13th OA
| S31 | Signed Contract, 3x $3,000,000 S31-S33 with Portland Admirals
| S31 | Traded to Buffalo Stampede for a handful of magic beans
| S33 | Signed Contract, 3x $6,000,000 S34-S36 with Buffalo Stampede
| S36 | Signed Contract, 2x $6,000,000 S37-S38 with Buffalo Stampede
| S38 | Signed Contract, 2x $7,000,000 S39-S40, plus,
| S38 | 5x $6,000,000 S41-S45 with Buffalo Stampede
| S45 | Signed Contract, 2x $5,000,000 S46-S47 with Buffalo Stampede
| S47 | Signed Contract, 1x $5,000,000 S48 with Buffalo Stampede
| S48 | Signed Contract, 2x $4,000,000 S49-S50 with Buffalo Stampede
| S50 | Signed Contract, 1x $4,000,000 S51-S52 with Buffalo Stampede

HEAD OFFICE ARE A BUNCH OF NERDS

<div align="center">Game #17(Game Link)

Colorado <span style='color:#E43117'>Mammoths <span style='color:#816E59'>(3-0-0) at Prince George Firebirds (0-3-0)</span></span>

Score: 2 vs 3



Welcome to the third time PGF and COL face each other this season. Colorado dominated Prince George in the Pre season with 3 wins to 0 . Prince George has already lost 2 times this season against the Mammoths . Will the Firebirds finally be able to beat the Mammoths?
The first period was clearly dominated by Prince George racking up a toal of of 13 shots ,4 of these were blocked ,nevertheless Prince George was able to score 2 goals. The Mammoths only managed to get 4 shots on Ben Waters' net, the reason for this should be the 3 penalties they took ,but they still managed to get one goal. The second period was pretty equal even though Colorado scored. Shots were 7 to 5 in favor for Prince George. 5 penalties were called in this period 3 of these against PGF. The third period was quite quiet , it seems that both teams had not my gas left in the tank. But in the end Prince George came ahead and was able to score the game winner with 4 minutes left on the clock. Shots total 23 to 14 for PGF.




Highlights:

3:52 of 1st period Prince George Firebirds GOAL 1 to 0

Tord Yvel intercepts a pass from Obrana and ices the puck to allow his team a quick break after killing a power play. Both forth lines are now on the ice. Michael Young wins the face-off versus Taro Eichelele and passes to William Norstrom. He skates a bit and sees the open Berard Gutler. Gutler releases a quick shot but the shot is wide. Just seconds laters Gutler is able to retrieve the free puck. A quick wrister and ............ GOAL a wicked wrister from Gutler gives PGF the lead.

4:08 of 1st period GOAL 2 to 0 Prince George Firebirds

Just 16 seconds after the first goal this just happened. Bascially the exact same play that led to a goal. Young wins the face-off against Eichelele but this time he passes to Berard Gutler ,he stays in the neutral zone waiting for one his defenders. Spots Tyrone Savage , a quick pass to him. Savage enters with the puck enters Colorado's zone. Drop pass to Gutler again.Berard passes back to Savage who passes to Young. That was some fine tic tac toe. Young shoots ...... but misses the net by a mile. Gutler gets the loose puck and buries the puck top shelf. GOAL

14:04 of 1st period GOAL 2 to 1Colorado Mammoths

Waters retrieves a dumped puck and passes to Monkey. Monkey still in his own goes for a breakout pass that fails and is intercepted by Eichelele in the neutral zone . Eichelele sees Goddard who then proceeds to carry the puck into PGF's zone. The defender notices an open Kovalchuck and proceeds to pass to him. Kovalchuck with a huge slapper that gets deflected by Eichelele standing in front of the net. GOAL

12:44 of 2nd period GOAL 2 to 2Colorado Mammoths

Rudnikova retrieves a free puck on the power play and gives Goddard the puck. The defenseman proceeds to pass to Eichelele who instantly passes back again to Goddard. He is just able to skate into the neutral zone as well as the Firebirds zone. No one touches him or tries to poke the puck away. Goddard with all the time in the world. reaches back and fires the puck on the net. Waters Hand-Eye-Coordination is not good and the puck is in the back of the net. GOAL

16:03 of 3rd period GOAL 3 to 2 Prince George Firebirds

William Norstrom retrieves a dumped puck after Colorado has gone for a line change. He passes to his partner Tyrone Savage. Tyrone in possesion of the puck tries to find a player he can pass to and sees Norstrom open again. Norstrom carries the puck out of his own zone into the Mammoths zone. Passes to Shnekinsen. Shnekinsen with a nice eye places the puck right on Ricardelli's tape who beats Rudnikova for the game winner with a nice snapshot low blocker. GOAL
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Stats:

Shots:
Colorado Mammoths: 14
Prince George Firebirds: 23
The Firebirds had more than 1.5 times so many shots than the Mammoths. But we have to remind ourselfs that this stat should be inflated quite a good amount by the amounts of power plays Prince George had in this game. One might even say that the quality of shots was by far better for the Mammoths.


Hits:
Colorado Mammoths: 19
Prince George Firebirds: 14
Quite close in terms physicality. But Colorado managed to outmuscle Prince George here which kept the game very close. Still not a stat that really determines who will win a game.

Faceoffs
Colorado Mammoths: 33
Prince George Firebirds: 33
Literally even , but everyone knows that some face-offs are way more important than others. Just look at Young. HIs face-offs performance alone in this game was a major contribution to 2 goals for the Firebirds.

Saves
Ekaterina Rudnikova (COL), 20 saves from 23 shots - (0.870), L, 3-1-0, 59:03 minutes
Ben Waters (PGF), 12 saves from 14 shots - (0.857), W, 1-0-0, 60:00 minutes
Well Rudnikova did everything she could but that was not enough to scure the win today, She had a really good performance but got not much support from her defense. Then on the other side we have Ben Water. He got all the support a goalie could imagine, he only had to face 14 shots. But he still managed to let Colorado hear the goal horn 2 times. Quite the disappointing performance for him in his first game of the regular season.

PIM:
Colorado Mammoths: 12 ,PK% 100%
Prince George Firebirds: 8 , PK% 75%
Colorado took a penalty right after the game started. This was a major confidence boost to PGF which helped them to score 2 goals back to back early in the first period. But you really have to praise for their outstanding penalty kill unit they managed to hold the power play of Prince George at 0 points this game. Prince George on the other hand allowed one PP goal. Overall the more disciplined team.

PP %
Colorado Mammoths: 25%
Prince George Firebirds: 0%
Before this game happened PGF's power play was the best in the league. This game the power play unit failed to show up which could have sealed the deal in this game early on. Colorado though should be pretty pleased with their power play in this game scoring 1 goal.

<div align="center">Three Stars:

3rd Star:Joseph Riccardelli 1G, +1, 3 Shots, 1 Hit and 1 GWG
Riccardelli solely gets his 3rd Star because he scored the game winning goal 4 minutes before the game would have ended. But he also was able to win 4 out of his 7 face-offs today as well as laying 1 Hit in this game. Sometimes being clutch is the most valueable thing in a player. Ricardelli showed us today that he can be a clutch player PGF needs.

2nd Star: William Norstrom 2 A , +3 ,
Norstrom had a major impact on this game directly assisting on 2 goals , one being the game winner. He displayed some really nice passing skills as well as his ability to create some offense for PGF. Norstrom was often the guy carrying the puck into the enemy's zone and distributing passes wisely. One of his best games this season gets the 3rd pairing defenseman the 2nd Star of this game.

1st Star: Berard Gutler 2 G, +1, 3 Shots,
I mean how often do we have a 4th liner as the 1st Star? This guy truely deserves this honor with scoring 2 goals just 16 seconds apart in the first 5 minutes of the game. A huge momentum gain for PGF that allowed them to be in a very comfortable position. If not for this guy PGF would have lost this game.

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S31 Eduard Selich  || F || Buffalo Stampede || Peak: 1252
Name: Eduard Selich
Hometown: Fulda, Germany
Height: 5'11"
Weight: 195 lbs
Number: 19
Age: 29
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Regular Season Career Statistics:
SMJHL:
S30 PGF | GP 50 | G 15 | A 12 | P 27 |  -3 | PIM 8 | HIT 38 | SB 5 |
S31 PGF | GP 50 | G 21 | A 20 | P 41 |  -6 | PIM 18 | HIT 42 | SB 20 |
SHL:
S32 BUF | GP 50 | G 17 | A 19 | P 36 |  +11 | PIM 6 | HIT 54 | SB 13 |
S33 BUF | GP 50 | G 21 | A 25 | P 46 |  +14 | PIM 12 | HIT 44 | SB 21 |
S34 BUF | GP 50 | G 28 | A 35 | P 63 |  +23 | PIM 2 | HIT 3 | SB 22 |
S35 BUF | GP 50 | G 17 | A 17 | P 34 |  -6 | PIM 12 | HIT 13 | SB 17 |
S36 BUF | GP 50 | G 23 | A 24 | P 47 |  +3 | PIM 2 | HIT 37 | SB 15 |
S37 BUF | GP 50 | G 21 | A 27 | P 48 |  +9 | PIM 25 | HIT 74 | SB 15 |
S38 BUF | GP 50 | G 28 | A 27 | P 55 |  +4 | PIM 44 | HIT 42 | SB 12 |
S39 BUF | GP 50 | G 18 | A 21 | P 39 |  +1 | PIM 10 | HIT 48 | SB 23 |
S40 BUF | GP 50 | G 7 | A 15 | P 22 |  -26 | PIM 9 | HIT 48 | SB 11 |
S41 BUF | GP 50 | G 18 | A 17 | P 35 |  +10 | PIM 2 | HIT 5 | SB 11 |
S42 BUF | GP 50 | G 20 | A 21 | P 41 |  +10 | PIM 0 | HIT 5 | SB 10 |
S43 SEA | GP 50 | G 19 | A 19 | P 38 |  +8 | PIM 12 | HIT 47 | SB 7 |
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Playoff Career Statistic:
SMJHL:
S30 PGF | GP 17 | G 8 | A 13 | P 21 | +7 | PIM 2 | HIT 10 | SB 3 |
S31 PGF | GP 4 | G 0 | A 1 | P 1 | -5 | PIM 0 | HIT 4 | SB 2 |
SHL:
S32 BUF | Did not qualify
S33 BUF | GP 5 | G 4 | A 1 | P 5 | +1 | PIM 0 | HIT 0 | SB 0 |
S34 BUF | Did not qualify
S35 BUF | GP 4 | G 2 | A 2 | P 4 | -3 | PIM 0 | HIT 5 | SB 1 |
S36 BUF | GP 7 | G 6 | A 2 | P 8 | +6 | PIM 2 | HIT 10 | SB 1 |
S37 BUF | GP 7 | G 2 | A 0 | P 2 | -3 | PIM 0 | HIT 12 | SB 0 |
S38 BUF | Did not qualify
S39 BUF | Did not qualify
S40 BUF | Did not qualify
S41 BUF | GP 7 | G 2 | A 1 | P 3 | -4 | PIM 0 | HIT 1 | SB 2 |
S41 BUF | GP 5 | G 1 | A 1 | P 2 | -7 | PIM 0 | HIT 0 | SB 0 |
S43 SEA | GP 6 | G 3 | A 0 | P 3 | -3 | PIM 4 | HIT 7 | SB 2 |
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IIHF Round Robin Career Statistic:
S30 GER | GP 10 | G 0 | A 0 | P 0 | -4 | PIM 2 | HIT 3 | SB 0 |
S31 GER | GP 10 | G 2 | A 1 | P 3 | +2 | PIM 2 | HIT 4 | SB 1 |
S32 GER | GP 10 | G 5 | A 4 | P 9 | +4 | PIM 0 | HIT 2 | SB 3 |
S33 GER | GP 10 | G 2 | A 1 | P 3 | +4 | PIM 2 | HIT 4 | SB 2 |
S41 GER | GP 10 | G 4 | A 1 | P 5 | -2 | PIM 0 | HIT 0 | SB 1 |
S42 GER | GP 10 | G 1 | A 2 | P 3 | -2 | PIM 0 | HIT 9 | SB 1 |
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IIHF Medal Round Career Statistic:
S30 GER | GP 1 | G 0 | A 0 | P 0 | +0 | PIM 0 | HIT 0 | SB 0 |
S31 GER | GP 3 | G 0 | A 0 | P 0 | -2 | PIM 0 | HIT 1 | SB 0 |
S32 GER | GP 3 | G 1 | A 2 | P 3 | +4 | PIM 0 | HIT 0 | SB 0 |
S33 GER | GP 1 | G 0 | A 0 | P 0 | -1 | PIM 0 | HIT 1 | SB 0 |
S41 GER | GP 1 | G 0 | A 0 | P 0 | -1 | PIM 0 | HIT 0 | SB 0 |
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Transactions:
S30 | Drafted #20 in the SMJHL Entry Draft by the Prince George Firebirds
S30 | Signed a 1yr/1.5M deal with  Prince George Firebirds
S31 | Drafted #2 in the SHL Entry Draft by the Buffalo Stampede
S31 | Signed a 2yr/2M deal with Buffalo Stampede
S32 | Signed an 23yr/23M extension with Buffalo Stampede
S34 | Contract Adjustment: 3yr/9M deal with Buffalo Stampede
S41 | Signed an 1yr/3M extension with Buffalo Stampede
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Noteable events:
S30 | Voted Alternate Captain of Prince George Firebirds
S30 | Organized WJC
S30 | Got the call to play for Team Germany
S30 | Won Zach Miller Trophy (Most Dedicated)
S30 | Won Ron Bolt Trophy (Most Sportsmanlike)
S30 | Won Ronan O'Keefe Trophy (Playoff Points Leader)
S30 | Voted S30 PGF Team MVP
S31 | Voted Captain of Prince George Firebirds
S31 | Named Germany Federation Head and won the Silver Medal
S31 | Nominated for Brandon Holmes Trophy (Top Defensive Forward)
S31 | Nominated for Zach Miller Trophy ( Most Dedicated)
S32 | Voted Alternate Captain of Buffalo Stampede
S32 | Nominated for the Ryan Jesster Trophy ( ROTY)
S32 | Named to the SHL All-Rookie Team
S32 | won the Gold Medal with team Germany
S33 | Named Buffalo Stampede Co-GM
S33 | Damien Littleton Trophy Nominee
S33 | Won Lance Uppercut Award
S34 | Named 1st Team All-Star in the SHL
S34 | Damien Littleton Trophy Nominee
S34 | Aidan Richan Trophy Nominee
S42 | Named Buffalo Stampede Co-GM


Otto Selich||GM||GER S31-S34(26-9-2)||BUF(S33-S34,S42-)||1 Gold & 2x Silver
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Round Robin Career Statistics:
S31 GER | 6-4-0 | 18 points | #1 seed Group A
S32 GER | 8-1-1 | 22 points | #1 seed Group A
S33 GER | 7-3-0 | 21 points | #1 seed Group A
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Medal Round Career Statistics:
S31 GER | 2-1-0 | Silver medal | lost to USA in the Gold medal game
S32 GER | 3-0-0 | won Gold Medal
S33 GER | 0-0-1 | lost in Quarterfinals to Finland


S45 Alexander Selich || D || || Colorado Raptors || Peak: 2134
Name: Alexander Selich
Hometown: Fulda, Germany
Height: 6'10"
Weight: 280 lbs
Number: 19
Age: 18
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Regular Season Career Statistics:
SMJHL:
S43 KEL | GP 9 | G 1 | A 1 | P 2 |  1 | PIM 0 | HIT 4 | SB 0 |
S44 COL | GP 50 | G 12 | A 14 | P 26 |  8 | PIM 4 | HIT 23 | SB 11 |
S45 COL | GP 50 | G 17 | A 16 | P 33 |  2 | PIM 12 | HIT 35 | SB 7 |
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Playoff Career Statistic:
SMJHL:
S43 KEL | GP 6 | G 1 | A 0 | P 1 | 0 | PIM 2 | HIT 2 | SB 0 |
S44 COL | GP 16 | G 7 | A 5 | P 12 | +3 | PIM 2 | HIT 3 | SB 6 |
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IIHF Round Robin Career Statistic:
S43 GER | GP 14 | G 0 | A 3 | P 3 | 2 | PIM 4 | HIT 7 | SB 0 |
S44 GER | GP 14 | G 1 | A 1 | P 2 | -10 | PIM 8 | HIT 7 | SB 4 |
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IIHF Medal Round Career Statistic:
S43 GER | GP 1 | G 0 | A 0 | P 0 | +0 | PIM 0 | HIT 1 | SB 0 |
S44 GER | GP 2 | G 2 | A 1 | P 3 | +1 | PIM 2 | HIT 2 | SB 0 |
Transactions:
S44 | Drafted #1 in the SMJHL Entry Draft by the Colorado Raptors
S44 | Signed a 1yr/3M deal with  Colorado Raptors
S45 | Drafted #22 in the SHL Entry Draft by the Buffalo Stampede
S45 | Signed a 3yr/1M deal with Buffalo Stampede
Noteable events:

3. Buffalo Stampede , Eduard Selich 5 (Maximilian Wachter, Alexis Metzler) at 16:25
5. Buffalo Stampede , Eduard Selich 6 (Steven Stamkos Jr., Brynjar Tusk) at 19:48
8. Buffalo Stampede , Eduard Selich 7 (Brynjar Tusk, Alexis Metzler) at 13:55
9. Buffalo Stampede , Eduard Selich 8 (Anton Fedorov, Mikelis Grundmanis) at 15:12
10. Buffalo Stampede , Eduard Selich 9 (Dickie Pecker) at 19:43 (Empty Net)

<center> Colorado Mammoths vs. Prince George Firebirds

Score: 2 - 3
Link to the game</center>

A matchup that has sparked some kind of rivalry went underway in Game 17 of the SMJHL. Firebirds that had not been able to take a single point in the league faced-off against the Colorado Mammoths who was undefeated.
The game was a showing of good defence and good offence from the Firebirds. Ultimately the Firebirds managed to grab their first win in the league as they beat their opponents with three goals against two.

Stats history
Previous to this game, the teams have played against eachother 5 times. This with the combined stats:



As you can see, Mammoths has the advantage going in to this game, with less PIM, more shots and double the goals.
Mammoths has also never lost a game to the Firebirds.

Player spotlight

After the last couple of games, Ben Waters finally got to be between the posts from the start of the game. Let's do a brake-down of his performance.

If you scratch the surface of the game you easily see that Mammoths had 14 shots on goal, and Ben Waters let in 2 of those, which puts him on an 0.857 saving percentage. Lower than Mammoths Rudnikova who came out at 0.870.

Does this show that Ben Waters had no more than an OK start to his career? Let's dig deeper.

The first shot that Waters let in was a deflected shot by Tairo Eichelele. Deflected shots often shows that there is a lack of discipline from his own defenders in front of goal, and they couldn't clear the front of the crease from opponents.

Ruling: Ben Waters is not to blame for the first goal.

The second shot Waters let in was a quick turn-around play started by Rudnikova as she retrieved a free puck and sent it up the ice for William Goddard who did a tick-tack-toe play with Tairo Eichelele to score a break-away goal.
Break-away goals are often successed by poor communication between defenders as they do not cover up their backs. For the goalie it's often a lottery whether he saves it or not, the shooter has the advantage.

Ruling: Ben Waters is not to blame for the second goal.

Overall: Waters did a good job in his first starting game. It's often hard to play a game where you have a moderate working load and its natural to get caught off guard when a shot comes through.

Three Stars:

1. Berard Gutler
With two goals in 10 seconds, it's hard to pick someone else.

2. Joseph Riccardelli
With his goal late in the third period he won the game for the Firebirds.

3. Taro Eichelele
Highly involved as he both scored the first goal and served Goddard with his break-away. This rookie is bound for greatness.

<div align="center">GAME 14: HALIFAX RAIDERS 3 @ DETROIT FALCONS 4 (SO)
Game Link</div>

Welcome to Detroit, home of the Pre-Season Champion Falcons and a frightening amount of unnecessary violence, for todays SMJHL contest against the Halifax Raiders!

It’s the second meeting of the season between the two rivals, Halifax having defeated Detroit the game previous by a score of 3-1. It'll be the 2nd of 3 straight meetings between the bitter enemies this week.

Now for your starting lineups!

The hometown Detroit Falcons will start Hans Moleman, Nucky Toohots and Alex Berkis at forward, with 3rd Overall Pick and Actual Very Good Player BTW Jari Siinika and Prince Daniel James at defense. Jeremy Anderson will make his first start in net.

Halifax will start reigning 1st overall SHL draft pick and general stud Jean-Luc Reflieux in between promising prospects Pietra Volkova and Kip O’Callahan. On the blue line will be locker room leader and #1 Ranked Most Efficient SMJHL Player Blake Battle along with advanced stats darling and Assistant Captain Matthew Shea. Dick Chocolate will get the start.

On Halifax’s bench is the newly signed Georgette Pel. Pel was a highly revered free agent goaltender who has decided she would like to be part of the forthcoming Raiders legacy. She will watch from the bench tonight as she prepares for her eventual SMJHL debut.

We’re lining up for the opening faceoff. It’ll be Reflieux against Toohoots. Before the puck drops, Reflieux gets ALL UP in Toohoots face. He’s screaming bloody murder! Toohoots looked terrified, and turns to the referee for compassion, like a coward. The referee sympathizes and ejects Reflieux from the face off circle. Volkova will take the draw in his stead. Detroit wins the opening draw, but is unable to capitalize on it in any meaningful way, as Hans Moleman instantly gives the puck away to Matthew Shea.

Moleman will eventually recover the puck enough to get a clean look at Chocolate, but Battle dives in with a tremendous block to negate any chance of the shot making the net! Battle completely no-sells it and continues play, as though the shot wasn’t even very hard at all!

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Blake Battle is a great hockey player</div>

Fast forward to the 7 minute mark of the first, Detroit has some pressure in the Raiders zone. Rising Hippo puts a shot on net, but it misses wide. Marc Leclerc finds the rebound and puts a snap shot towards the top corner, but misses. Leclerc corrals the miss, and has a little pass around with Berzins and Metzler before… they completely give up on the play, throw it into the corner, and change lines.

We’re in the 12th minute, and Kaspar Berzins is serving time for a delaying the game penalty. Joey Ryan finds Raider Captain Colin Banning at the top of the circle, and Banning sees all around bestie Alex Reed camping out in front of the net. He gets him the puck and Reed puts it behind Anderson!

Next, it’s Edvar Berzins turn to serve, as he assaults Flower in the corner and earns himself a roughing call. Iversen grabs a loose puck at the side of the net after Lindstrom intentionally shot wide to get Anderson moving, and has an open net to deposit the puck for a 2-0 Raiders lead! It’s Iversen’s 1 career SMJHL goal!

We’re in the 2nd, and Detroit is applying pressure to a Halifax team that seems to be taking it a little too easy. Rising Hippo takes a big shot, and goes wide, but gets the puck back and, determined not to miss this time, throws all of his body weight into the shot. Chocolate reacts and gets the glove out, and… the puck goes through it! Rising Hippo has shot right through Chocolates glove! Halifax appeals the goal, but Referees remain adamant that they are not responsible for faulty equipment. Furthermore, as it was the only glove Chocolate had on him, he’s playing with it, all 3/4s torn up and shit.

Moments later, Brodangleshlang takes a hooking call, his second of the night, and the Raiders send out their PP team. Almost instantly, Banning finds Reflieux moving into the zone, and Battle opens himself up for the one timer! Pass to Battle and a bomb by Anderson! The Raiders are up 3-1 and the bench is going wild!

And… wait, are the Raiders actually celebrating? It looks like they’ve cracked open a case of beer on the bench! Banning seems to have whiskey in his water bottle, and tequila in his whiskey bottle? Reed Laing just hit the ice, but you have to imagine she’ll be thrilled when she returns. Dick Chocolate is throwing shade at the bench during short sips from his Game Day flask. I believe he’s a scotch man, but we’ll need to get confirmation on that.

Where did they get a disco ball from? This team is really, really enjoying themselves, in between shifts, and also a little during. Iversen appears to be DJing. The beer pong game is out of control, as Matty Shea is just schooling JLR. He’s made 7 of the last 8 shots, and shows no signs of letting up. Volkova is enjoying her 9th vodka rocks, but to be fair, she has been going since the game started and isn’t even on pace to set a new season high. If anything, she’s a little sour that she has to share.

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The Halifax Bench, basically</div>

Back on the ice, Detroit is throwing a bunch of pucks on net, all of which have been casually dismissed by Richard Chocolate until - suddenly - one wasn’t! Blake Battle blocks a Siinika shot in a heroic but mildly stumbling manner, and Siinika has a good look at his second chance and puts it behind Dick. It’s 3-2 and Halifax is.. Still partying, huh? What a bunch of heroes. Only one period left to hold this lead. Detroit is outshooting Halifax 24-11. Kip O’Callahan, Solaire Azarov and Ike Kaiser are in the stands schmoozing with some questionable looking Detroit women, but really, are there any other kind? Kaiser is missing his left sock and shin pad and his helmet is on backwards. Have to imagine that’ll affect his game.

Second minute of the third period and Detroit is bringing their A game on the stumbling drunk Raiders, which of course, is everyone else’s B game. Fenrir is in the box for tripping, having tried to claim an errant puck but instead swinging his stick 3 feet wide and clipping a skate. A lot of puck movement in the zone leading to a shot by Alex Berkis that is majestically blocked by total pro Viktor Lindstrom. Toohoots grabs the rebound and puts it past a surprised Dick Chocolate, who kind of assumed that they were just going to dump the puck and change again. The game is tied at 3, and it looks like the party is dying down a bit on the Raider bench as they realize there is 18 minutes to go in this game.

Thankfully, Halifax manages to get to the end of the third and allow only 12 more shots on Chocolate while generating little-to-no offense, but therewithin guarantee themselves a charity point, which is pretty good for a team who is slipping all over the ice because some of them aren’t noticing they have aluminum cans crushed and caught on the bottom of their blade.

Overtime is uneventful, as neither team is capable of even putting a shot on net. One out of inebriation, another out of lack of skill, so we’re headed to the steaming asshole of hockey, the Shootout!

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Pictured Above: Bullshit</div>

Long story short, the shootout is awful, as they always, always are, and after a number of attempts and goals by Moleman for Detroit and Issac Kaiser, Erik Muller comes in on the blocker side, fakes glove and slips it low behind the blocker, ending possibly the worst game in history and handing Detroit a pity win, their first such pity win of the seasson.

Nerokov was completely invisible. Anderson wins his debut, officially, but is it really a victory? Only on the scoresheet.

Your 3 Stars tonight were all generously given to hometown players James, Hippo and Siinika, all of whom are themselves celebrating after the game, like, you know, responsible adults.

The story of the game is the Power Play, as Halifax would connect 3 times to Detroit’s 2, although the real story of the game was the total indifference of the Raiders to the efforts of the Falcons.

Halifax will face Detroit tomorrow, and has vowed to get out of Detroit alive and find some chicken and waffles as soon as possible. All arrived safe, showing that the Falcons aren’t the only group not living up to expectations in Detroit.

Also, ha, the glove was a red herring, it had no bearing on the outcome!

<div align="center">Vancouver Whalers @ <span style='color:#254117'>Kelowna Knights</span></div>
<div align="center">(Game #16)</div>
<div align="center"> 2-1 </div>
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<u><div align="center">Starting Lineups</div></u>

<div align="center"> Vancouver Whalers </div>

<b><div align="center">Conklin Owen - Jon Ross - Ace Redding
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<div align="center">Theodore Graham - Brynjar Tusk</div>
<div align="center">Maximilian Wehner</div></b>

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<b><div align="center">Anatoly Yanovich - Dieter Dominique - Geronimo Otto
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<div align="center">Ty Justice - Cara Hohenberg </div>
<div align="center">Jason Aittokallio</div></b>

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Brief Synopsis
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Two strong division contenders in the Vancouver Whalers and Kelowna Knights battle it out in a hard fought defensive showdown. With the goaltending showing off in spectacular fashion with rookies Jason Aittokallio and Maximilian Wehner. Goals in the first period were produced by Dom Monarch and Justs Sirmais. The next two periods and overtime suffered from a lack of goals but had exciting goaltending action. The game ended when the two earlier goal scorers had their shootout chances. Dom Monarch became a hero with his top shelf goal over Aittokallio and Sirmais wiffed the net wide left on his attempt. Vancouver wins 2-1 in this nailbiting thriller.

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Game Summary
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Defense and goaltending was the name of the game from this exciting Western Division matchup. Despite Kelowna coming into the game on a scoring streak and having a high flying offense setting the SMJHL on fire. The matchup with the defensive minded Vancouver Whalers turned into a slog and grind game. With both teams pressuring the goaltenders fairly evenly throughout all three periods; a goaltending battle erupted from this nailbiter.

Goaltenders Jason Aittokallio of Kelowna and Maximilian Wehner of the Whalers put on a show. Matching each other save by save through three periods. Each only letting one puck into the pot. All the scoring excitement happened throughout the first period. Both being scored and putting caps on the period. The Whalers Dom Monarch opened the scoring just 3 minutes into the game with a beautiful shot that slipped through Aittokalio following a pickpocket by Monarch. With a majority of the period passing by with save by save being matched by the two goaltenders; the Knights go their first goal on wonderful powerplay pressure. Justs Sirmais picked the corner against goaltender Max Wehner after overwhelming shot pressure from the Knights following a Beau Bent faceoff win.

The next two periods passed with not much as a sniff at a goal. Both goaltenders made outstand saves. Matching each other in highlight reel save after highlight reel save. As the third period buzzer sounded the teams prepared for extra time. The overtime period passed much as the prior two periods had. With Kelowna sustaining more pressure than Vancouver but failing to put the puck behind Wehner. The shootout would have to determine the winner of this match. Both teams sent out their best. Kelowna would pot their first attempt on Wehner and Vancouver hitting the back of the net with their second shot on Aittokalio. In the end the Whalers proved to be too much in this matchup as Dom Monarch came through again with a clutch Shootout goal, followed by a missed net by Kelowna's Justs Sirmais.

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Game Highlights In Photo
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<div align="center">1st Period</div>

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<div align="center">Vancouver's Dom Monarch celebrates after his 1st period goal</div>

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<div align="center">Justs Sirmais giddy after his game tying goal in the first period.</div>

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<div align="center">Kelowna Goaltender Jason Aittokallio tracks the puck into his glove.</div>

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<div align="center">Maximilian Wehner looks great in his first SMJHL start.</div>

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<div align="center">Vancouver's Dom Monarch once against plays hero netting the difference making goal in this rivalry game.</div>

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Post-Game Interview with Kelowna's Trevor Wilson


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<div align="left"> How do you feel about close games like this one tonight?

Trevor Wilson: I love close games like this. A tight game usually doesn't help out the stat line, but they're most intense. You wanna be the guy that can be that go ahead goal and it really motivates me to play hard.

Do you feel like you played fairly well?

TW: It definitely wasn't my best game tonight, I could have played a lot better. I wish I could have those 3 shots that I had tonight back. But, I'm not gonna dwell on this game, and I'll be looking towards the next outing to keep proving I'm an elite player.

After your explosive start to the season, do you feel like you can continue your current pace?

TW: That strong start was a huge confidence boost for me. I feel a lot more comfortable coming into this league and proving to myself early that I can be an effective player. However, keeping up this pace would make this the best rookie season of all time by a long shot, so I wouldn't hold your breath on me keeping up this pace

How do you feel aboutthe two young goaltenders in this matchup?

TW: I was very impressed by both goalies in this game. If I were told that in 5 seasons Aitokallio and Wehner are the two best goalies in the SHL I wouldn't be surprised after seeing this game.</div>


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Three Stars



Maximilian Wehner (VAN)
25 saves from 26 shots - (0.962), W, 1-0-0, 65:00 minutes



Jason Aittokallio (KEL)
21 saves from 22 shots - (0.955), OTL, 3-1-1, 65:00 minutes</div>

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Dom Monarch (VAN)
1 Goal, Game Winning Shoot Out Goal, 3 Shots, 1 Hits, 17:18 minutes played</div>

Eryk Siniskaya || Defense || Unsigned ||


Timo Haas || Goalie || Los Angeles Panthers || Retired/Hall of Fame

<center>Game #23

Colorado Mammoths (3-2-0) vs. Vancouver Whalers (3-2-0)

Starting Lineups:

Colorado Mammoths

Sim Browski - Steven Stamkos Jr. - Frontdoor McGraw

Ben Dover - Maverick O'Dooley

Ekaterina Rudnikova

Vancouver Whalers

Conklin Owen - Jon Ross - Ace Redding

Theodore Graham - Brynjar Tusk

Maximilian Wehner

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Colorado and Vancouver face off for the second time early on here in the regular season. Last time these two teams met, Vancouver would win in regulation. We go to Jamie Price and Nathan Russel in Vancouver.

First Period

The first period started out with Olson Stuart being sent off for hooking just twenty minutes into the game. Colorado would be unable to capitalize on the ensuing power play, managing just a single shot. Later in the period, Corey Bearss would start the scoring.

Yvel moves it into the Vancouver zone...and now he'll try and put it down low, but it's intercepted by MacDonald, who sends it up to Llewellyn. Llewellyn dumps the puck in, and Yvel will retrieve it in the corner. Yvel sends a pass across the slot, and Kubrak jumps on it! Kubrak, to Llewellyn, he puts it over to Bearss. He'll slow it down, waits for a chance and sends it to Llewellyn, who will send it right back, and Bearss scores!&nbsp; &nbsp; Corey Bearss buries the one-timer, and Vancouver is on top here, 1-0!

Just under two minutes later, Connor MacDonald would add another goal for the Whalers.

Goddard will move it through center, and will send a pass up the boards, but Bobby gets a stick on it. Bobby sends it forward to MacDonald, and he'll take it into the Colorado zone, and he sends a drive and scores!&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Connor MacDonald, on a blast from the high slot! It's 2-0 Vancouver!

The rest of the period would pass uneventfully, as the teams headed to the locker room with Vancouver leading, 2-0. Shots on goal were 9-3 in favor of Vancouver.

2nd Period

The first 9 and a half minutes of the 2nd period were relatively quiet, until Jacob Renninger cut Vancouver's lead in half.

Yakikov is thrown out of the circle, Hagan will take the draw for him. He wins it cleanly back to Goddard, who'll send it over to Leech. Leech sends it back, and Goddard puts it down in the corner for Yakikov, who sends it right back. Goddard and Leech play a little catch. Now Goddard with a drive, and it went just wide! Yakikov picks it up, he'll fire from the top of the circle and they score!&nbsp; It was tipped in front by Renninger, and it went past Wehner, and Colorado is on the board, it's 2-1!

Vancouver would answer with another goal later in the period, this one from Thord Pederson.

Holiday will carry it in himself, and now he'll put it over to Kaiser. Kaiser walks the line, then decides to put it across to Holiday. Holiday fakes a shot, then sends it to Pederson. Pederson walks in with it, fires, scores!&nbsp; &nbsp; Pederson with a beautiful shot, and Vancouver extends their lead to 2!

The teams would head to the dressing room with the score 3-1. Shots were 11-4 in favor of Vancouver.

3rd Period

Colorado came on strong in the 3rd, and would be the first team to score in the period, as Ben Dover hammered home a power play goal, after a cross checking penalty by Ieuan Llewellyn.

O'Dooley carries the puck into the Vancouver zone, and he'll fire a slapshot, but it'll go wide! O'Dooley gets it himself, and he'll fire, but it's blocked by Kubrak! Dover will pick it up, he'll walk into the high slot, and sends one that scores!&nbsp; Ben Dover has cut the lead to 1 on the power play with a rocket from the high slot!

Unfortunately for Colorado, Vancouver would answer just seconds later.

Legend will try to lay one across, but it's intercepted by Bobby! Holiday will get it and will start the breakout, sending it over to Kaiser, who carries it into the Colorado zone himself. He sends it to Bobby, who throws it right back to him. Kaiser sends it to Holiday, who fires, save by Rudnikova, rebound and they score!&nbsp; &nbsp; Seconds after a power play goal by Colorado, and Vancouver has another 2 goal lead, as it's 4-2!

Colorado would answer with another goal, less than a minute later.

Eichelele wins it back to Dover, who will lay it across to O'Dooley. He'll throw it down to Eichelele, who fires, and it rings off the post! Dover picks it up, and plays catch with O'Dooley, who sends it right back. Dover with a drive, stopped by Wehner, rebound for O'Dooley and it goes wide! Now Eichelele picks it up, he'll fire, a save there, rebound and he scores!&nbsp; Taro Eichelele makes it 4-3! How many more goals are coming?

Unfortunately for Colorado, no more goals would come, but the teams would send a message to each other.

Yakikov and Wilburn are really going at it infront of the Mammoths net, and now it'll be broken out into the neutral zone. And now behind the play, and Wilburn just jumped Yakikov! Yakikov is back on his feet, and now Hagan is trying to get at Wilburn, but he'll be pulled off by Kilgore! Everyone has a partner and we've got a line brawl here! Yakikov and Wilburn are down on the ice now, and Hagan and Kilgore are still going at center ice, and Hagan lands a couple rights, and oh! He landed one square on Kilgore's jaw, and Kilgore is down! Kilgore picked the wrong guy here, he may be about 20-25 pounds heavier than Hagan, but Hagan is a lot stronger, and he's known for his physical play. And they'll take Hagan over to the Colorado bench, as his night will likely be done, but he's really giving it to the Vancouver bench, it looks like him and Llewellyn are exchanging words. Meanwhile, Wilburn has been escorted to his team's dressing room, and it'll be interesting to see how this all works out. We'll be right back, as things have heated up here in Vancouver.

Welcome back to Vancouver, the aftermath of the line brawl being cleaned up, and let's listen in to the public address announcer here...

[b]Ladies and gentlemen here are the penalties. For Vancouver, #10 Max Wilburn, 2 minutes for instigating, a 5 minute major for fighting, and a game misconduct. #5 Patrick Kilgore, a 5 minute major for fighting. #57 Thor Pederson, 2 minutes for roughing. #19 Carl Farris, 2 minutes for roughing. #98 Connor MacDonald, 2 minutes for high sticking.

For Colorado, #88 Evgeny Yakikov, a 5 minute major for fighting. #37 Colton Hagan, 2 minutes for instigating, a 5 minute major for fighting, and a game misconduct. #17 Jacob Renninger, 2 minutes for slashing. #16 Trev Legend, a 4 minute double minor for high sticking. All penalties at 13:29.

So it'll work out to be 4-on-4 hockey here after all that.[/b]

In the end, Colorado would fall to Vancouver, 4-3.

3 Stars of the Game

1. Alfred Holiday (VAN) - 1G, 1A, +2, 2 SB - Holiday receives the first star for putting home the game winning goal, as well as an all-around stellar performance.
2. Ben Dover (COL) - 1G, 1A, +1, 1 Hit - Dover played a great game for Colorado, helping their offense along as well as being stout defensively.
3. Levi Kubrak (VAN) - 1A, 1 SB, 66.67% FO% - Kubrak was solid in the faceoff circle, which helped start several of the offensive zone chances that led to Vancouver goals in this game.

Highlights of the Game

Connor MacDonald fires a slapper from the high slot, and it gave Vancouver a lead that would not be surrendered.



Pederson's important goal in the 2nd answered Colorado, putting Vancouver up 3-1.



The line brawl with under 7 minutes to go sets up the story for the next time these two teams meet on the ice, as well as sends a message.

GM's Son|| C || Vancouver Whalers
Hometown: Montreal, Quebec, Canada (US Dual Citizen)
Age: 18
Height: 6' 4"
Weight: 215
Number: 99
TPE: 374
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Transactions:
Drafted 10th overall by the Vancouver Whalers in the S73 SMJHL Entry Draft
Signed as an Undrafted Free Agent by the Montreal Patriotes in the S74 SHL Entry Draft
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SMJHL Career Stats:
S73 (VAN): GP: 66 | G: 16 | A: 32 | P: 48 | +/- 28 | 32 PIM | 11.5% Sh% | 50.7% FO% | ATOI: 18:27
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SMJHL Playoff Stats:
S73 (VAN): GP: 11 | G: 3 | A: 3 | P: 6 | +/- -2 | 2 PIM | 20.0% Sh% | 46.3% FO% | ATOI: 19:59
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Jonathon Hagan || D || Montreal Patriotes
Hometown: Nashville, TN
Age: Retired
Height: 6' 1"
Weight: 205
Number: 97
TPE Peak: 2012
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Transactions:
Drafted 37th Overall by the Anaheim Outlaws in the S59 SMJHL Entry Draft
Drafted 38th Overall by the New England Wolfpack in the S60 SHL Entry Draft
Signed 2 year, $6.25 million entry level contract with the New England Wolfpack
Traded from Anaheim to Great Falls (S61)
Signed a 2 year, $6 million offer sheet with the Montreal Patriotes
Traded from Montreal to Edmonton (S73)
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SMJHL Career Stats:
S59 (ANA): GP: 66 | G: 5 | A: 19 | P: 24 | +/- 0 | 24 PIM | 101 Blks | 72 Hits | 23 TAs | ATOI: 18:12
S60 (ANA): GP: 66 | G: 12 | A: 19 | P: 31 | +/- -9 | 22 PIM | 67 Blks | 103 Hits | 32 TAs | ATOI: 21:39
S61 (GFG): GP: 66 | G: 12 | A: 9 | P: 21 | +/- -21 | 18 PIM | 182 Blks | 88 Hits | 33 TAs | ATOI: 21:03
S62 (GFG): GP: 66 | G: 15 | A: 18 | P: 33 | +/- 34 | 12 PIM | 138 Blks | 93 Hits | 32 TAs | ATOI: 21:35
Career Totals: GP: 264 | G: 44 | A: 65 | P: 109 | +/- 4 | 76 PIM | 488 Blks | 356 Hits | 120 TAs | ATOI: 20:37
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SMJHL Playoff Stats:
S59 (ANA): GP: 4 | G: 0 | A: 0 | P: 0 | +/- -5 | 0 PIM | 10 Blks | 7 Hits | 3 TAs | ATOI: 18:18
S60 (ANA): GP: 7 | G: 2 | A: 0 | P: 2 | +/- 2 | 14 PIM | 6 Blks | 7 Hits | 4 TAs | ATOI: 23:51
S61 (GFG): GP: 12 | G: 1 | A: 3 | P: 4 | +/- -6 | 2 PIM | 35 Blks | 20 Hits | 5 TAs | ATOI: 20:11
S62 (GFG): GP: 4 | G: 0 | A: 0 | P: 0 | +/- -2 | 0 PIM | 4 Blks | 7 Hits | 1 TA | ATOI: 22:37
Career Totals: GP: 27 | G: 3 | A: 3 | P: 6 | +/- -11 | 16 PIM |55 Blks | 41 Hits | 13 TAs | ATOI: 21:46
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SHL Career Stats:
S63 (MTL): GP: 66 | G: 6 | A: 10 | P: 16 | +/- -38 | 12 PIM | 178 Blks | 91 Hits | 21 TAs | ATOI: 21:08
S64 (MTL): GP: 66 | G: 9 | A: 18 | P: 27 | +/- -29 | 28 PIM | 207 Blks | 83 Hits | 30 TAs | ATOI: 22:55
S65 (MTL): GP: 66 | G: 5 | A: 26 | P: 31 | +/- -59 | 22 PIM | 171 Blks | 95 Hits | 41 TAs | ATOI: 22:48
S66 (MTL): GP: 66 | G: 8 | A: 36 | P: 44 | +/- 9 | 42 PIM | 155 Blks | 94 Hits | 42 TAs | ATOI: 22:33
S67 (MTL): GP: 66 | G: 13 | A: 34 | P: 47 | +/- 0 | 50 PIM | 148 Blks | 99 Hits | 69 TAs | ATOI: 23:05
S68 (MTL): GP: 66 | G: 13 | A: 35 | P: 48 | +/- 19 | 48 PIM | 153 Blks | 64 Hits | 64 TAs | ATOI: 23:03
S69 (MTL): GP: 66 | G: 19 | A: 35 | P: 54 | +/- 52 | 48 PIM |128 Blks | 48 Hits | 51 TAs | ATOI: 21:52
S70 (MTL): GP: 66 | G: 9 | A: 35 | P: 44 | +/- 20 | 22 PIM | 150 Blks | 65 Hits | 45 TAs | ATOI: 22:58
S71 (MTL): GP: 66 | G: 13 | A: 36 | P: 49 | +/- 40 | 34 PIM | 128 Blks | 83 Hits | 44 TAs | ATOI: 22:44
S72 (MTL): GP: 66 | G: 16 | A: 41 | P: 57 | +/- 45 | 45 PIM | 156 Blks | 70 Hits | 51 TAs | ATOI: 22:24
S73 (EDM): GP: 66 | G: 9 | A: 32 | P: 41 | +/- 46 | 42 PIM | 99 Blks | 46 Hits | 42 TAs | ATOI: 18:22
CAREER TOTALS (S63-S73): GP: 726 | G: 120 | A: 338 | P: 458 | +/- 105 | 393 PIM | 1671 Blks | 838 Hits | 500 TAs | ATOI: 22:10
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SHL Playoff Stats:
S64 (MTL): GP: 4 | G: 1 | A: 2 | P: 3 | +/- 1 | 4 PIM | 7 Blks | 1 Hit | 4 TAs | ATOI: 22:41
S66 (MTL): GP: 6 | G: 0 | A: 0 | P 0 | +/- -8 | 2 PIM | 19 Blks | 6 Hits | 2 TAs | ATOI: 24:17
S67 (MTL): GP: 16 | G: 6 | A: 9 | P: 15 | +/- 8 | 2 PIM | 32 Blks | 16 Hits | 16 TAs | ATOI: 23:08
S68 (MTL): GP: 6 | G: 2 | A: 1 | P: 3 | +/- -2 | 2 PIM | 26 Blks | 6 Hits | 2 TAs | ATOI: 24:34
S69 (MTL): GP: 10 | G: 1 | A: 3 | P: 4 | +/- 8 | 2 PIM | 34 Blks | 11 Hits | 4 TAs | ATOI: 21:21
S70 (MTL): GP: 13 | G: 3 | A: 7 | P: 10 | +/- 14 | 8 PIM | 41 Blks | 19 Hits | 15 TAs | ATOI: 23:12
S71 (MTL): GP: 4 | G: 0 | A: 0 | P: 0 | +/- -3 | 0 PIM | 4 Blks | 3 Hits | 2 TAs | ATOI: 21:52
S72 (MTL): GP: 10 | G: 2 | A: 2 | P: 4 | +/- -1 | 6 PIM | 20 Blks | 5 Hits | 12 TAs | ATOI: 22:43
S73 (EDM): GP: 22 | G: 2 | A: 8 | P: 10 | +/- 25 | 8 PIM | 43 Blks | 23 Hits | 12 TAs | ATOI: 19:05
CAREER TOTALS (S64, S66-S73): GP: 91 | G: 17 | A: 32 | P: 49 | +/- 42 | 34 PIM | 226 Blks | 90 Hits | 69 TAs | ATOI: 22:01
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International Career Stats:
S59 (WJC-USA): GP: 13 | G: 0 | A: 1 | P: 1 | +/- -4 | 6 PIM | 20 Blks | 9 Hits | 4 TAs | ATOI: 11:20
S60 (WJC-USA): GP: 13 | G: 0 | A: 1 | P: 1 | +/- -8 | 8 PIM | 14 Blks | 10 Hits | 2 TAs | ATOI: 19:34
S61 (WJC-USA): GP: 15 | G: 2 | A: 4 | P: 6 | +/- 4 | 4 PIM | 13 Blks | 11 Hits | 6 TAs | ATOI: 12:18
S62 (WJC-USA): GP: 15 | G: 5 | A: 6 | P: 11 | +/- 3 | 4 PIM | 22 Blks | 26 Hits | 12 TAs | ATOI: 20:28
S64 (IIHF-USA): GP: 12 | G: 1 | A: 2 | P: 3 | +/- -1 | 2 PIM | 14 Blks | 15 Hits | 4 TAs | ATOI: 19:44
S65 (IIHF-USA): GP: 13 | G: 0 | A: 5 | P: 5 | +/- -1 | 14 PIM | 23 Blks | 17 Hits | 1 TA | ATOI: 19:56
S66 (IIHF-USA): GP: 12 | G: 4 | A: 2 | P: 6 | +/- 1 | 2 PIM | 32 Blks | 11 Hits | 7 TAs | ATOI: 21:07
S67 (IIHF-USA): GP: 12 | G: 3 | A: 2 | P: 5 | +/- -5 | 14 PIM | 6 Blks | 12 Hits | 7 TAs | ATOI: 20:15
S68 (IIHF-USA): GP: 12 | G: 1 | A: 1 | P: 2 | +/- -2 | 4 PIM | 31 Blks | 6 Hits | 10 TAs | ATOI: 20:19
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Awards and Honors:
S59 SMJHL All-Rookie Team
Named Alternate Captain of Great Falls Grizzlies (S61, S62)
S61 WJC Gold Medalist (Team USA)
S62 WJC Silver Medalist (Team USA)
S62 SMJHL All-Star
S62 Abrams Award Winner
Named Alternate Captain of Montreal Patriotes (S63)
Won Challenge Cup with Edmonton Blizzard (S73)
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Marc Hagan || C || Edmonton Blizzard
Hometown: Dallas, TX
Age: Retired
Height: 6' 3"
Weight: 204 lbs
Number: 12
TPE: 629
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Transactions:
Drafted 4th overall by the Montreal Militia in the S46 SMJHL Entry Draft
Drafted 23rd overall by the Edmonton Blizzard in the S47 SHL Entry Draft
Signed 3-year, $6 million entry level contract with Edmonton
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SMJHL Career Stats:
S46 (MTL): GP: 50 | G: 7 | A: 13 | P: 20 | +/- -2 | 26 PIM | 30 Hits | 7.87% Sh% | 47.50% FO% | ATOI: 16:34
S47 (MTL): GP: 50 | G: 20 | A: 19 | P: 39 | +/- 3 | 41 PIM | 47 Hits | 14.93% Sh% | 52.06% FO% | ATOI: 19:50
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SMJHL Playoff Stats:
S46 (MTL): GP: 12 | G: 4 | A: 3 | P: 7 | +/- -4 | 2 PIM | 15 Hits | 15.38% Sh% | 46.15% FO% | ATOI: 20:04
S47 (MTL): GP: 19 | G: 7 | A: 6 | P: 13 | +/- 4 | 2 PIM | 19 Hits | 17.95% Sh% | 49.52% FO% | ATOI: 19:19
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SHL Career Stats:
S48 (EDM): GP: 50 | G: 7 | A: 11 | P: 18 | +/- -1 | 8 PIM | 62 Hits | 7.37% Sh% | 46.29% FO% | ATOI: 15:04
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Awards and Honors:
Elias Armia Trophy Winner (S46)
Montreal's Jordan Nugent Hall Award Winner (S46, S47)
Montreal's Alonzo Garbonzo Award Winner (S46)
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Colton Hagan || RW || Texas Renegades
Hometown: Huntsville, AL
Age: Retired
Height: 6'
Weight: 198 lbs
Number: 37
TPE: 922
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Transactions:
Drafted 27th Overall by the Prince George Firebirds in the S35 SMJHL Entry Draft
Signed 1 year, $2 million entry-level contract with Prince George
Traded to Colorado from Prince George in exchange for COL S36 1st
Drafted 23rd Overall by the Texas Renegades in the S36 SHL Entry Draft
Signed 2 year, $10 million entry-level contract with Texas
Signed 3 year, $12 million extension with Texas
Signed 3 year, $15 million extension with Texas
Traded to the New England Wolfpack in exchange for NEW S47 3rd
Signed 1 year, $4 million contract with Texas
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SMJHL Career Stats:
S35 (TOT): GP: 49 | G: 12 | A: 6 | P: 18 | +/- 2 | 44 PIM | 91 Hits | 14.63% Sh% | ATOI: 17:38
-S35 (PGF): GP: 21 | G: 3 | A: 2 | P: 5 | +/- -5 | 30 PIM | 37 Hits | 8.82 Sh% | ATOI: 16:40
-S35 (COL): GP: 28 | G: 9 | A: 4 | P: 13 | +/- 7 | 14 PIM | 54 Hits | 18.75% Sh% | ATOI: 18:22
S36 (COL): GP: 50 | G: 8 | A: 16 | P: 24 | +/- 7 | 46 PIM | 139 Hits | 6.78% Sh% | ATOI: 18:02
S37 (COL): GP: 50 | G: 18 | A: 14 | P: 32 | +/- 4 | 30 PIM | 122 Hits | 13.95% Sh% | ATOI: 22:10
Career: GP: 149 | G: 38 | A: 36 | P: 74 | +/- 13 | 120 PIM | 352 Hits | 11.55% Sh% | ATOI: 19:17
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SMJHL Playoff Stats:
S35 (COL): GP: 17 | G: 4 | A: 4 | P: 8 | +/- 1 | 20 PIM | 48 Hits | 12.12% Sh% | ATOI: 20:47
S36 (COL): GP: 4 | G: 1 | A: 1 | P: 2 | +/- 0 | 6 PIM | 7 Hits | 11.11% Sh% | ATOI: 18:56
S37 (COL): GP: 7 | G: 3 | A: 3 | P: 6 | +/- 2 | 2 PIM | 10 Hits | 11.54% Sh% | ATOI: 22:38
Career: GP: 28 | G: 8 | A: 8 | P: 16 | +/- 3 | 28 PIM | 65 Hits | 11.76% Sh% | ATOI: 20:58
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SHL Career Stats:
S38 (TEX): GP: 50 | G: 11 | A: 12 | P: 23 | +/- 2 | 32 PIM | 131 Hits | 8.80% Sh% | ATOI: 19:56
S39 (TEX): GP: 50 | G: 12 | A: 15 | P: 27 | +/- 0 | 32 PIM | 145 Hits | 9.84% Sh% | ATOI: 16:09
S40 (TEX): GP: 50 | G: 20 | A: 19 | P: 39 | +/- 6 | 42 PIM | 179 Hits | 12.90% Sh% | ATOI: 18:31
S41 (TEX): GP: 50 | G: 20 | A: 19 | P: 39 | +/- -21 | 26 PIM | 116 Hits | 9.71% Sh% | ATOI: 18:55
S42 (TEX): GP: 50 | G: 24 | A: 28 | P: 52 | +/- 7 | 47 PIM | 149 Hits | 10.04% Sh% | ATOI: 18:51
S43 (TEX): GP: 50 | G: 12 | A: 19 | P: 31 | +/- -9 | 29 PIM | 98 Hits | 7.41% Sh% | ATOI: 18:30
S44 (TEX): GP: 50 | G: 17 | A: 16 | P: 33 | +/- 13 | 44 PIM | 143 Hits | 10.63% Sh% | ATOI: 21:21
S45 (NEW): GP: 50 | G: 11 | A: 12 | P: 23 | +/- -8 | 24 PIM | 80 Hits | 8.40% Sh% | ATOI: 17:41
S46 (TEX): GP: 50 | G: 11 | A: 16 | P: 27 | +/- -5 | 28 PIM | 113 Hits | 7.19% Sh% | ATOI: 17:00
Career: GP: 450 | G: 138 | A: 156 | P: 294 | +/- -15 | 304 PIM | 1154 Hits | 9.50% Sh% | ATOI: 18:32
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SHL Playoff Stats:
S40 (TEX): GP: 5 | G: 0 | A: 0 | P: 0 | +/- -4 | 4 PIM | 15 Hits | 0.00% Sh% | ATOI: 19:19
S42 (TEX): GP: 5 | G: 4 | A: 2 | P: 6 | +/- 3 | 6 PIM | 4 Hits | 20.00% Sh% |  ATOI: 18:12
S45 (NEW): GP: 5 | G: 1 | A: 3 | P: 4 | +/- 2 | 2 PIM | 10 Hits | 5.56% Sh% | ATOI: 18:08
Career: GP: 15 | G: 5 | A: 5 | P: 10 | +/- 1 | 12 PIM | 29 Hits | 9.62% Sh% | ATOI: 18:36
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International Career Stats:
S39 (USA): GP: 11 | G: 1 | A: 1 | P: 2 | +/- 1 | 0 PIM | 10 Hits | 16.67% Sh% | ATOI: 5:38
S40 (USA): GP: 13 | G: 0 | A: 1 | P: 1 | +/- -5 | 2 PIM | 7 Hits | 0.00% Sh% | ATOI: 6:18
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Awards and Honors:
Named Alternate Captain of Colorado Mammoths (S36-S37)
Won Most Dedicated Player Award (COL S35)
Won Tim Buckner Award (COL S35, COL S36, COL S37)
Tim Buckner Award renamed to Colton Hagan Trophy in S38
S40 IIHF Gold Medalist (USA)
S42 3rd Team All-Star
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Akeson, Wahlgren shine in Scarecrows 3-1 victory

ST. LOUIS -- Joey Ryan is known for his professional wrestling background, and it immediately came into full force in his first ever SMJHL game. The St. Louis Scarecrows handled the Halifax Raiders 3-1 thanks to penalty trouble started by Ryan.

Ryan took the first three penalties of the game, and the Raiders took the first five in total. Joey Ryan's first penalty was a double minor, which led to the first goal.

While the powerplay was slow to get started, Dos Diablo managed to keep things moving and take the only two shots on goal during the advantaged play. He seemed to have a nose for the net, and rushed Richard C. Hocolate hard. His second shot of the powerplay, just over seven minutes into the game, found it's way to the back of the net off a heavy pressure rifle on the breakaway.

After finally clearing the puck, Halifax attempted a line change. Kyle Wahlgren took advantage, launching the puck to center ice for Nate Akeson who tipped it forward for Diablo. Diablo faked forehand-backhand before sniping the shot five-hole on Hocolate.

Joey Ryan, shortly after exiting the penalty box, would take yet another penalty and take another before the intermission.

The second period featured more penalty trouble for the Raiders, likely familiarizing themselves with their namesake. This time Alex Reed took a hooking penalty while he struggled to keep up late in his shift. It didn't take long for the Scarecrows to capitalize.

Willy Mack took the first shot of the powerplay, which was easily handled by Hocolate. The danger came later when DarryL Landry took a shot from the left side which Hocolate overplayed. His rebound wasn't well controlled, going into the scrum while he found himself trapped against the far post and Nate Akeson was able to pot the game-winning goal.

The final nails in the coffin came in the third period, with Geoff Reine showing poise and strength by powering through a hit from Pietra Volkova before making a play to Nate Akeson, the star of the night. Akeson would play it forward and garner his third point of the night as Frans Erichsen managed a goal.

Halifax answered just 25 seconds later, but to no avail. Fred Toucher, after losing the puck off his stick and behind the net, made a quick turn for the wraparound goal as Wahlgren couldn't keep up. It was too late, however, and the Raiders fell to the Scarecrows 3-1, with Wahlgren making 25 saves.

BOX SCORE


* tell a story of the game, journalist or blog style (yes)
* some description of the goals (not just, 'he shoots he scores', but the leadup of the play and how it transpired, who was involved) (all had descriptions)
* unsung heroes or MVP, three stars, etc (Nate Akeson constantly showing up in story as MVP)
* individual player stats breakdown/comparisons (telling stats in story)

An old man's dream ended. A young man's vision of the future opened wide. Young men have visions, old men have dreams. But the place for old men to dream is beside the fire.

 

Thanks to Jackson, Copenhagen, and Harry Hans!

#29 Jakub Aittokallio || G || Edmonton Blizzard || 1,700 TPE
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Name: Jakub Aittokallio
Height: 6'4"
Weight: 217 lbs
Number: 29
Birthplace: Tampere, Finland
Birthday: January 20, 1994
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NWJHL Career Statistics
S12 DET: GP: 15 || W: 5 || L: 8 || OTL: 2 || SV%: .902 || GAA: 2.97 || SO: 1 || SA: 429
S13 STL: GP: 40 || W: 14 || L: 21 || OTL: 3 || SV%: .896 || GAA: 3.26 || SO: 1 || SA: 1201
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SHL Career Statistics
S14 EDM: GP: 44 || W: 22 || L: 18 || OTL: 4 || SV%: .895 || GAA: 2.68 || SO: 1 || GA: 119 || SA: 1128 || MP: 2663
S15 EDM: GP: 40 || W: 32 || L: 5 || OTL: 3 || SV%: .925 || GAA: 1.87 || SO: 3 || GA: 76 || SA: 1013 || MP: 2441
S16 EDM: GP: 45 || W: 19 || L: 17 || OTL: 8 || SV%: .903 || GAA: 2.54 || SO: 3 || GA: 114 || SA: 1063 || MP: 2691
S17 EDM: GP: 44 || W: 25 || L: 17 || OTL: 2 || SV%: .898 || GAA: 2.37 || SO: 2 || GA: 105 || SA: 1025 || MP: 2658
S18 EDM: GP: 44 || W: 31 || L: 8 || OTL: 5 || SV%: .913 || GAA: 2.12 || SO: 5 || GA: 95 || SA: 1086 || MP: 2693
S19 EDM: GP: 44 || W: 20 || L: 16 || OTL: 8 || SV%: .913 || GAA: 2.15 || SO: 4 || GA: 96 || SA: 1104 || MP: 2679
S20 EDM: GP: 44 || W: 22 || L: 21 || OTL: 1 || SV%: .900 || GAA: 2.55 || SO: 5 || GA: 113 || SA: 1133 || MP: 2655
S21 EDM: GP: 46 || W: 24 || L: 16 || OTL: 6 || SV%: .906 || GAA: 2.52 || SO: 5 || GA: 117 || SA: 1242 || MP: 2791
S22 EDM: GP: 46 || W: 24 || L: 19 || OTL: 3 || SV%: .898 || GAA: 2.52 || SO: 4 || GA: 117 || SA: 1145 || MP: 2789
S23 EDM: GP: 46 || W: 26 || L: 14 || OTL: 6 || SV%: .902 || GAA: 2.50 || SO: 3 || GA: 117 || SA: 1190 || MP: 2810
S24 EDM: GP: 47 || W: 21 || L: 22 || OTL: 3 || SV%: .889 || GAA: 2.83 || SO: 2 || GA: 133 || SA: 1197 || MP: 2821
S25 EDM: GP: 44 || W: 27 || L: 15 || OTL: 2 || SV%: .907 || GAA: 2.40 || SO: 2 || GA: 107 || SA: 1151 || MP: 2674
S26 EDM: GP: 44 || W: 20 || L: 16 || OTL: 8 || SV%: .905 || GAA: 2.60 || SO: 3 || GA: 116 || SA: 1220 || MP: 2680
S27 EDM: GP: 44 || W: 32 || L: 10 || OTL: 2 || SV%: .913 || GAA: 2.33 || SO: 1 || GA: 104 || SA: 1189 || MP: 2674
S28 EDM: GP: 40 || W: 23 || L: 14 || OTL: 3 || SV%: .915 || GAA: 2.39 || SO: 3 || GA: 96 || SA: 1129 || MP: 2414
S29 EDM: GP: 38 || W: 29 || L: 8 || OTL: 1 || SV%: .915 || GAA: 2.24 || SO: 7 || GA: 86 || SA: 1007 || MP: 2300
S30 EDM: GP: 9 || W: 5 || L: 4 || OTL: 0 || SV%: .903 || GAA: 2.76 || SO: 0 || GA: 25 || SA: 258 || MP: 544
CAREER: GP: 709 || W: 402 || L: 240 || OTL: 65 || SV%: .905 || GAA: 2.42 || SO: 53 || GA: 1,735 || SA: 18,280 || MP: 42,977
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SHL Playoff Statistics
S15 EDM: GP: 19 || W: 12 || L: 4 || OTL: 3 || SV%: .924 || GAA: 1.90 || SO: 3 || GA: 38 || SA: 499 || MP: 1198
S16 EDM: GP: 18 || W: 12 || L: 6 || OTL: 0 || SV%: .914 || GAA: 2.17 || SO: 2 || GA: 39 || SA: 451 || MP: 1078
S17 EDM: GP: 7 || W: 3 || L: 4 || OTL: 0 || SV%: .907 || GAA: 2.58 || SO: 0 || GA: 18 || SA: 194 || MP: 418
S18 EDM: GP: 11 || W: 7 || L: 4 || OTL: 0 || SV%: .907 || GAA: 2.24 || SO: 2 || GA: 25 || SA: 270 || MP: 670
S21 EDM: GP: 7 || W: 3 || L: 3 || OTL: 1 || SV%: .937 || GAA: 1.81 || SO: 1 || GA: 13 || SA: 205 || MP: 432
S22 EDM: GP: 12 || W: 7 || L: 3 || OTL: 2 || SV%: .919 || GAA: 2.08 || SO: 1 || GA: 26 || SA: 321 || MP: 750
S23 EDM: GP: 20 || W: 10 || L: 10 || OTL: 0 || SV%: .907 || GAA: 2.65 || SO: 2 || GA: 53 || SA: 567 || MP: 1201
S25 EDM: GP: 5 || W: 1 || L: 4 || OTL: 0 || SV%: .865 || GAA: 3.60 || SO: 1 || GA: 18 || SA: 133 || MP: 300
S27 EDM: GP: 6 || W: 2 || L: 4 || OTL: 0 || SV%: .829 || GAA: 4.17 || SO: 0 || GA: 25 || SA: 146 || MP: 360
S28 EDM: GP: 17 || W: 12 || L: 2 || OTL: 3 || SV%: .927 || GAA: 2.08 || SO: 1 || GA: 39 || SA: 536 || MP: 1123
S29 EDM: GP: 13 || W: 7 || L: 5 || OTL: 1 || SV%: .908 || GAA: 2.76 || SO: 0 || GA: 36 || SA: 391 || MP: 784
S30 EDM: GP: 1 || W: 0 || L: 1 || OTL: 0 || SV%: .861 || GAA: 5.00 || SO: 0 || GA: 5 || SA: 36 || MP: 60
CAREER: GP: 136 || W: 76 || L: 50 || OTL: 10 || SV%: .911 || GAA: 2.40 || SO: 13 || GA: 335 || SA: 3,749 || MP: 8,375
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IHF Statistics
S15 FIN: GP: 6 || W: 2 || L: 2 || OTL: 1 || SV%: .910 || GAA: 2.62 || SO: 0 || GA: 15 || SA: 166 || MP: 343
S18 FIN: GP: 9 || W: 5 || L: 3 || OTL: 1 || SV%: .928 || GAA: 1.66 || SO: 3 || GA: 14 || SA: 196 || MP: 504
S19 FIN: GP: 11 || W: 5 || L: 5 || OTL: 1 || SV%: .901 || GAA: 2.68 || SO: 0 || GA: 30 || SA: 304 || MP: 670
S20 FIN: GP: 8 || W: 5 || L: 2 || OTL: 1 || SV%: .940 || GAA: 1.63 || SO: 2 || GA: 13 || SA: 215 || MP: 479
S21 FIN: GP: 24 || W: 18 || L: 4 || OTL: 2 || SV%: .908 || GAA: 2.43 || SO: 1 || GA: 59 || SA: 640 || MP: 1459
S22 FIN: GP: 11 || W: 6 || L: 3 || OTL: 2 || SV%: .926 || GAA: 2.04|| SO: 0 || GA: 23 || SA: 309 || MP: 675
S23 FIN: GP: 13 || W: 7 || L: 3 || OTL: 2 || SV%: .913 || GAA: 2.23 || SO: 4 || GA: 28 || SA: 322 || MP: 755
S24 FIN: GP: 13 || W: 8 || L: 4 || OTL: 1 || SV%: .899 || GAA: 2.53 || SO: 0 || GA: 31 || SA: 308 || MP: 735
S25 FIN: GP: 10 || W: 5 || L: 4 || OTL: 0 || SV%: .903 || GAA: 2.64 || SO: 0 || GA: 24 || SA: 247 || MP: 546
S26 FIN: GP: 11 || W: 5 || L: 5 || OTL: 0 || SV%: .856 || GAA: 3.63 || SO: 0 || GA: 32 || SA: 222 || MP: 528
S27 FIN: GP: 11 || W: 6 || L: 5 || OTL: 0 || SV%: .926 || GAA: 1.80 || SO: 1 || GA: 20 || SA: 270 || MP: 665
S28 FIN: GP: 13 || W: 5 || L: 3 || OTL: 5 || SV%: .925 || GAA: 2.12 || SO: 0 || GA: 29 || SA: 387 || MP: 821
S30 FIN: GP: 12 || W: 10 || L: 2 || OTL: 0 || SV%: .928 || GAA: 2.25 || SO: 1 || GA: 27 || SA: 375 || MP: 720
CAREER: GP: 152 || W: 87 || L: 45 || OTL: 16 || SV%: .913 || GAA: 2.32 || SO: 12 || GA: 345 || SA: 3,961 || MP: 8,900
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Accomplishments:
Drafted 8th overall in S13 SHL Entry Draft
SHL Debut: July 10, 2013 @ Las Vegas Kings (6-4 Loss)
First Career Shutout, July 22, 2013 @ Las Vegas Kings (1-0)
Led league in SV%, GAA, and Wins in S15
Won first playoff series vs. WIN in 7 on 11/6/13
Won Challenge Cup 4-1 vs. WKP
Won Challenge Cup 4-2 vs. TOR
Won Silver Medal as GM of Finland, S14
League Goaltender TPE Leader, 4/20/14
Edmonton Franchise Record Holder for Games Played and Wins (S18)
League Record for Consecutive Shutout Minutes (189:12)
Edmonton Franchise Record Holder for Shutouts (S19)
League Record for Wins, Losses, Shutouts, Games Played, Minutes Played both Regular Season and Playoffs
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Awards:
Three-time Challenge Cup Champion (S15, S16, S28)
Gold Medalist (S30) (First Ever in Finland)
Three-time Silver Medalist (S14, S15, S24)
Three-Time Bronze Medalist (S18, S21, S28)
S15 John McBride Trophy for Best Goaltender
S15 Mike Honcho Trophy for Fewest Goals Against
S15 Anton Razov Trophy for Playoff MVP
S15 Ron Mexico Trophy for Regular Season MVP, first goaltender to win this trophy
Two-Time IIHF Best Goaltender (S22, S30)
All-SHL West First Team (S27)
Two-Time All-SHL Second Team (S18, S19)

#31 Jason Aittokallio || G || Manhattan Rage || 1387 TPE
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Name: Jason Aittokallio
Height: 6'3"
Weight: 221 lbs
Number: 31
Birthplace: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Birthday: S14
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SMJHL Career Statistics
S30 KEL: GP: 46 || W: 31 || L: 11 || OTL: 3 || SV%: .886 || GAA: 2.62 || SO: 1 || GA: 114 || SA: 996 || MP: 2614
S31 KEL: GP: 45 || W: 29 || L: 10 || OTL: 5 || SV%: .903 || GAA: 2.12 || SO: 4 || GA: 93 || SA: 958 || MP: 2638
CAREER: GP: 91 || W: 60 || L: 21 || OTL: 8 || SV%: .894 || GAA: 2.36 || SO: 5 || GA: 207 || SA: 1954 || MP: 5252
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SMJHL Playoff Statistics
S30 KEL: GP: 10 || W: 4 || L: 4 || OTL: 2 || SV%: .880 || GAA: 2.50 || SO: 0 || GA: 29 || SA: 241 || MP: 695
S31 KEL: GP: 16 || W: 12 || L: 3 || OTL: 1 || SV%: .921 || GAA: 1.90 || SO: 3 || GA: 32 || SA: 403 || MP: 1,009
CAREER: GP: 26 || W: 16 || L: 7 || OTL: 3 || SV%: .905 || GAA: 2.15 || SO: 3 || GA: 61 || SA: 644 || MP: 1,704
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SHL Career Statistics
S31 MAN: GP: 3 || W: 0 || L: 3 || OTL: 0 || SV%: .870 || GAA: 4.03 || SO: 0 || GA: 12 || SA: 92 || MP: 179
S32 MAN: GP: 42 || W: 25 || L: 11 || OTL: 6 || SV%: .904 || GAA: 2.76 || SO: 2 || GA: 117 || SA: 1214 || MP: 2546
S33 MAN: GP: 44 || W: 18 || L: 20 || OTL: 6 || SV%: .894 || GAA: 3.10 || SO: 1 || GA: 138 || SA: 1302 || MP: 2668
S34 MAN: GP: 44 || W: 24 || L: 18 || OTL: 2 || SV%: .897 || GAA: 3.19 || SO: 1 || GA: 142 || SA: 1380 || MP: 2667
S35 MAN: GP: 44 || W: 21 || L: 17 || OTL: 6 || SV%: .902 || GAA: 3.07 || SO: 4 || GA: 137 || SA: 1393 || MP: 2676
S36 MAN: GP: 41 || W: 21 || L: 18 || OTL: 2 || SV%: .911 || GAA: 2.98 || SO: 2 || GA: 123 || SA: 1378 || MP: 2478
S37 MAN: GP: 44 || W: 20 || L: 21 || OTL: 3 || SV%: .915 || GAA: 2.73 || SO: 1 || GA: 121 || SA: 1428 || MP: 2660
S38 MAN: GP: 44 || W: 24 || L: 16 || OTL: 4 || SV%: .907 || GAA: 3.00 || SO: 3 || GA: 133 || SA: 1429 || MP: 2664
S39 MAN: GP: 44 || W: 18 || L: 25 || OTL: 1 || SV%: .907 || GAA: 3.20 || SO: 2 || GA: 141 || SA: 1512 || MP: 2664
S40 MAN: GP: 44 || W: 22 || L: 17 || OTL: 5 || SV%: .920 || GAA: 2.59 || SO: 2 || GA: 115 || SA: 1433 || MP: 2669
S41 MAN: GP: 35 || W: 15 || L: 19 || OTL: 1 || SV%: .916 || GAA: 2.99 || SO: 3 || GA: 105 || SA: 1257 || MP: 2106
CAREER: GP: 429 || W: 208 || L: 185 || OTL: 36 || SV%: .907 || GAA: 2.96 || SO: 21 || GA: 1,284 || SA: 13,818 || MP: 25,977
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SHL Playoff Statistics
S32 MAN: GP: 15 || W: 9 || L: 4 || OTL: 2 || SV%: .916 || GAA: 2.75 || SO: 0 || GA: 45 || SA: 545 || MP: 1004
S34 MAN: GP: 14 || W: 12 || L: 0 || OTL: 2 || SV%: .911 || GAA: 2.43 || SO: 1 || GA: 37 || SA: 415 || MP: 915
S38 MAN: GP: 20 || W: 12 || L: 6 || OTL: 2 || SV%: .934 || GAA: 2.24 || SO: 3 || GA: 46 || SA: 699 || MP: 1232
CAREER: GP: 49 || W: 33 || L: 10 || OTL: 6 || SV%: .923 || GAA: 2.44 || SO: 4 || GA: 128 || SA: 1659 || MP: 3151
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IHF Statistics
S31 FIN: GP: 1 || W: 0 || L: 0 || OTL: 0 || SV%: 1.000 || GAA: 0.00 || SO: 0 || GA: 0 || SA: 6 || MP: 15
S33 FIN: GP: 6 || W: 1 || L: 1 || OTL: 2 || SV%: .934 || GAA: 2.18 || SO: 0 || GA: 12 || SA: 181 || MP: 330
S34 FIN: GP: 11 || W: 6 || L: 5 || OTL: 0 || SV%: .904 || GAA: 3.04 || SO: 0 || GA: 32 || SA: 333 || MP: 632
S35 FIN: GP: 13 || W: 7 || L: 2 || OTL: 4 || SV%: .906 || GAA: 2.90 || SO: 0 || GA: 37 || SA: 392 || MP: 766
S36 FIN: GP: 13 || W: 6 || L: 3 || OTL: 1 || SV%: .901 || GAA: 3.10 || SO: 1 || GA: 34 || SA: 344 || MP: 658
S37 FIN: GP: 13 || W: 11 || L: 2 || OTL: 0 || SV%: .903 || GAA: 2.73 || SO: 1 || GA: 35 || SA: 362 || MP: 769
CAREER: GP: 57 || W: 31 || L: 13 || OTL: 7 || SV%: .907 || GAA: 2.84 || SO: 2 || GA: 150 || SA: 1618 || MP: 3,170
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Accomplishments:
Drafted 5th Overall in S31 Entry Draft by Manhattan Rage
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Awards:
S31 Four Star Cup Champion - Kelowna
S34 Challenge Cup Champion - Manhattan
S35 Bronze Medal - Finland
S37 Gold Medal - Finland
S38 Challenge Cup Champion - Manhattan

#13 Jax Aittokallio || C || Manhattan Rage || 1916 TPE
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Name: Jax Aittokallio
Height: 6'1"
Weight: 208 lbs
Number: 13
Birthplace: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Birthday: S25
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SMJHL Career Statistics
S42 ANC: GP: 50 || G: 7 || A: 15 || P: 22 || HIT: 25 || SB: 4 || SHT: 105 || SHT%: 6.67
S43 ANC/STL: GP: 51 || G: 14 || A: 20 || P: 34 || HIT: 41 || SB: 8 || SHT: 122 || SHT%: 11.48
CAREER: GP: 101 || G: 21 || A: 35 || P: 56 || HIT: 66 || SB: 12 || SHT: 227 || SHT%: 9.25
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SMJHL Playoff Statistics
S42 ANC: GP: 9 || G: 1 || A: 3 || P: 4 || HIT: 8 || SB: 0 || SHT: 16 || SHT%: 6.25
S43 STL: GP: 12 || G: 2 || A: 4 || P: 6 || HIT: 9 || SB: 3 || SHT: 26 || SHT%: 7.69
CAREER: GP: 21 || G: 3 || A: 7 || P: 10 || HIT: 17 || SB: 3 || SHT: 42 || SHT%: 7.14
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SHL Career Statistics
S44 MAN: GP: 50 || G: 15 || A: 18 || P: 33 || HIT: 48 || SB: 11 || SHT: 120 || SHT%: 12.50
S45 MAN: GP: 50 || G: 11 || A: 15 || P: 26 || HIT: 28 || SB: 5 || SHT: 111 || SHT%: 9.91
S46 MAN: GP: 50 || G: 21 || A: 22 || P: 43 || HIT: 27 || SB: 12 || SHT: 166 || SHT%: 12.65
S47 MAN: GP: 50 || G: 15 || A: 18 || P: 33 || HIT: 23 || SB: 11 || SHT: 155 || SHT%: 9.68
S48 MAN: GP: 50 || G: 14 || A: 22 || P: 36 || HIT: 63 || SB: 16 || SHT: 151 || SHT%: 9.27
S49 MAN: GP: 50 || G: 21 || A: 27 || P: 48 || HIT: 21 || SB: 8 || SHT: 164 || SHT%: 12.80
S50 MAN: GP: 50 || G: 17 || A: 20 || P: 37 || HIT: 9 || SB: 11 || SHT: 156 || SHT%: 10.90
S51 MAN: GP: 50 || G: 17 || A: 24 || P: 41 || HIT: 8 || SB: 13 || SHT: 170 || SHT%: 10.00
S52 MAN: GP: 50 || G: 21 || A: 15 || P: 36 || HIT: 5 || SB: 8 || SHT: 166 || SHT%: 12.65
S53 MAN: GP: 50 || G: 20 || A: 23 || P: 43 || HIT: 31 || SB: 53 || SHT: 196 || SHT%: 10.20
S54 MAN: GP: 50 || G: 13 || A: 38 || P: 51 || HIT: 29 || SB: 42 || SHT: 157 || SHT%: 8.28
S55 MAN: GP: 50 || G: 14 || A: 24 || P: 38 || HIT: 33 || SB: 29 || SHT: 157 || SHT%: 8.92
S56 MAN: GP: 50 || G: 19 || A: 31 || P: 50 || HIT: 39 || SB: 36 || SHT: 160 || SHT%: 11.88
CAREER: GP: 650 || G: 218 || A: 297 || P: 515 || HIT: 364 || SB: 248 || SHT: 2029 || SHT%: 10.74
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SHL Playoff Statistics
S46 MAN: GP: 12 || G: 6 || A: 6 || P: 12 || HIT: 8 || SB: 6 || SHT: 48 || SHT%: 12.50
S47 MAN: GP: 5 || G: 1 || A: 1 || P: 2 || HIT: 0 || SB: 0 || SHT: 17 || SHT%: 5.88
S49 MAN: GP: 11 || G: 4 || A: 4 || P: 8 || HIT: 6 || SB: 1 || SHT: 27 || SHT%: 14.81
S50 MAN: GP: 6 || G: 2 || A: 2 || P: 4 || HIT: 1 || SB: 2 || SHT: 31 || SHT%: 6.45
S51 MAN: GP: 12 || G: 3 || A: 7 || P: 10 || HIT: 1 || SB: 5 || SHT: 55 || SHT%: 5.45
S52 MAN: GP: 19 || G: 6 || A: 5 || P: 11 || HIT: 10 || SB: 4 || SHT: 61 || SHT%: 9.84
S53 MAN: GP: 6 || G: 1 || A: 2 || P: 3 || HIT: 7 || SB: 7 || SHT: 22 || SHT%: 4.55
S54 MAN: GP: 4 || G: 1 || A: 0 || P: 1 || HIT: 0 || SB: 5 || SHT: 9 || SHT%: 11.11
S55 MAN: GP: 7 || G: 0 || A: 6 || P: 6 || HIT: 5 || SB: 3 || SHT: 13 || SHT%: 0.00
CAREER: GP: 82 || G: 24 || A: 33 || P: 57 || HIT: 38 || SB: 33 || SHT: 283 || SHT%: 8.48
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IHF Statistics
S44 FIN: GP: 12 || G: 2 || A: 3 || P: 5 || HIT: 21 || SB: 1 || SHT: 18 || SHT%: 11.11
S45 FIN: GP: 10 || G: 3 || A: 5 || P: 8 || HIT: 10 || SB: 1 || SHT: 20 || SHT%: 15.00
S46 FIN: GP: 12 || G: 4 || A: 2 || P: 6 || HIT: 14 || SB: 1 || SHT: 28 || SHT%: 14.29
S47 FIN: GP: 13 || G: 7 || A: 6 || P: 13 || HIT: 15 || SB: 2 || SHT: 37 || SHT%: 19.44
S48 FIN: GP: 12 || G: 4 || A: 4 || P: 8 || HIT: 10 || SB: 2 || SHT: 42 || SHT%: 9.52
S49 FIN: GP: 12 || G: 6 || A: 7 || P: 13 || HIT: 3 || SB: 3 || SHT: 54 || SHT%: 11.11
S50 FIN: GP: 12 || G: 3 || A: 0 || P: 3 || HIT: 1 || SB: 3 || SHT: 45 || SHT%: 6.67
S51 FIN: GP: 12 || G: 1 || A: 8 || P: 9 || HIT: 0 || SB: 3 || SHT: 35 || SHT%: 2.86
S52 FIN: GP: 12 || G: 3 || A: 6 || P: 9 || HIT: 4 || SB: 5 || SHT: 40 || SHT%: 7.69
S53 FIN: GP: 12 || G: 6 || A: 13 || P: 19 || HIT: 13 || SB: 12 || SHT: 51 || SHT%: 11.76
S54 FIN: GP: 12 || G: 5 || A: 14 || P: 19 || HIT: 20 || SB: 20 || SHT: 40 || SHT%: 12.50
S55 FIN: GP: 12 || G: 1 || A: 4 || P: 5 || HIT: 9 || SB: 15 || SHT: 50 || SHT%: 2.00
CAREER: GP: 143 || G: 45 || A: 72 || P: 117 || HIT: 120 || SB: 68 || SHT: 460 || SHT%: 9.78
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Transactions:
N/A
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Accomplishments:
N/A
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Awards:
N/A
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#16 Jesper Aittokallio || C || Maine Timber || 211 TPE
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Name: Jesper Aittokallio
Height: 6'3"
Weight: 217 lbs
Number: 16
Birthplace: New York City, New York, USA (Plays for Finland)
Birthday: S44
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SMJHL Career Statistics
S61 MET: GP: 0 || G: 0 || A: 0 || P: 0 || HIT: 0 || SB: 0 || SHT: 0 || SHT%: 0
CAREER: GP: 0 || G: 0 || A: 0 || P: 0 || HIT: 0 || SB: 0 || SHT: 0 || SHT%: 0
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SMJHL Playoff Statistics
CAREER: GP: 0 || G: 0 || A: 0 || P: 0 || HIT: 0 || SB: 0 || SHT: 0 || SHT%: 0
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SHL Career Statistics
CAREER: GP: 0 || G: 0 || A: 0 || P: 0 || HIT: 0 || SB: 0 || SHT: 0 || SHT%: 0
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SHL Playoff Statistics
CAREER: GP: 0 || G: 0 || A: 0 || P: 0 || HIT: 0 || SB: 0 || SHT: 0 || SHT%: 0
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IHF Statistics
CAREER: GP: 0 || G: 0 || A: 0 || P: 0 || HIT: 0 || SB: 0 || SHT: 0 || SHT%: 0
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Transactions:
N/A
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Accomplishments:
N/A
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Awards:
N/A
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GOING DOWN IN STYLE. TOAST4LYFE

Detroit Falcons 6 vs Prince George Firebirds 4

Game Link
This was a high scoring game and Detroit was hungry to get back to its winning ways after a dominating preseason. After coming out with a 3-2 lead after the first period, Detroit managed to deflate the Firebirds with 2 more goals in the second, making it almost impossible for the Firebirds to make a comeback from there. The Falcons went on to win the game and tallied 35 shots in a dominating effort.

Starting Lineups
Detroit Falcons
Nucky Toohoots Hans Moleman Alex Berkis
Prince Daniel James Jari Sinikka
Jeremy Anderson

Prince George Firebirds
Casper Jakobsson Hylytyr NoRetornable Sven Wolf
Johnny Pollak Hunky Monkey
Ben Waters

The Firebirds fired quickly into the first period scoring only 25 seconds in, setting back the Falcons and potentially getting to rookie goaltender Jeremy Anderson in his first SMJHL start. Not long after however, Rising Hippo scored his 5th of the season tying the game up on a beautiful passing play. The first period was not a great one for Anderson, as he allowed 2 goals on 6 shots, however the Falcons decided to stick with him and it proved to be the right choice.

What would a game be without Detroit’s most experience players taking the game over. In the second period Hans Moleman helped the falcons take a 4-2 lead with a sweet one timer from the slot on the powerplay and only 30 seconds later completed his hatrick giving Detroit a nice 3 goal cushion.

In the third period, Prince George tried to tally back, but it was all too late as they only managed 2 goals on 9 shots, ending the game with a 6-4 loss.

Unsung Hero:
Jeremy Anderson. It was Anderson’s first start of the season and it was one I’m sure he’ll remember for a long time. Anderson showed promise and was able to carry his team during a lopsided third period. Although he gave up a goal on his first shot, he showed composure and was able to finish the game strong only allowing 2 goals on 18 more shots. Anderson is what this team needed, after struggling with veteran goalie Frank, Anderson provided a young boost of energy and showed poise in the net. Look for Anderson to get a lot more starts this season if Frank continues to struggle, he may end up being the Unsung Hero for the season.

Game #28 Link
St. Louis, MO
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Prince George Firebirds (3-4-0) 3
St. Louis Scarecrows (4-1-2) 2
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Final- Shootout
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W - Ben Waters (3-0-0) 13 saves
L - Kyle Wahlgren (4-1-2) 30 saves
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Three Stars of the Game

1st Star - Hunky Monkey
2nd Star - Kelly Rivet
3rd Star - Kyle Wahlgren
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Summary

Entering the game it was clear the Scarecrows have taken it upon themselves to prove any doubters wrong over this early season stretch that had them entering the game 4-1-1 and sitting atop the Eastern Division. On the opposing bench was Prince George, who stumbled mightly out of the blocks but have seemingly found there footing in an ever strengthening West Division.

With the Firebirds jumping out to an early lead on a Barak Obrana power play goal following a Kelly Rivet holding call, the Scarecrows would tie it up a minute later as Dos Diablo buried a wrister past a sprawling Ben Waters. Shortly before the break Rivet then would find Nate Akeson on the back door for a wide open net and a 2-1 lead after the first.



While not enticingly electrifying (in terms of goals) during the second period, the period made up for in highlight reel saves by Kyle Wahlgren. The period was immensely lopsided, as the Firebirds unloaded on a defense that was looking tired, but managed to escape with a 2-1 lead intact. While shots were 15-3, Wahlgren stood tall during two breakaway attempts and what could have been a candidate for the save of the year.



The third, like the first two periods was once dictated by a Firebird fore checking that was determined to steal this one on away ice. With only five minutes remaining on the clock Hunky Monkey would gather a rebound and stuff it home as Wahlgren lost sight of the puck through legs crowding the crease. The Scarecrows would fend off two late, high-quality chances and both teams would secure a point and take it to extra frames.



Overtime, while no shots were registered, was increasingly physical as both teams were emptying their tanks hoping to get that second point. To much dismay of the home crowd, the game went on to a shootout in which Waters would stop 3 out of 4 shooters to take the win and a 3-0 record on the season.



Three Stars

1st Star - Hunky Monkey - Deep into the third period Monkey was able to corral a loose puck and bury it past Wahlgren to tie up the game and take it to overtime.

2nd Star - Kelly Rivet - What can be said that wasn't done. While accumulating three minor penalties, Rivet would collect 2 assists, 2 shots, 3 hits and 1 shot block. Rivet proved to be one of the high energy players of the game.

3rd Star - Kyle Wahlgren - If it wasn't for the 30 saves, this lopsided game would have reflected so on the scoreboard. Seeing almost two-times more action, Wahlgren did what he could before allowing the late goal and eventually fading in the shootout.

Kyle Wahlters || Former General Manager
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Career Statistics:
SHL
Portland Admirals AGM - S31 | 21-27-2 |
Portland Admirals GM - S32 | 7-40-3 |
Portland Admirals GM - S33 | 20-24-6 |
Portland Admirals GM - S34 | 30-16-4 | Western Conference Champion
Portland Admirals GM - S35 | 29-18-3 | Western Conference Champion
Calgary Dragons HC - S59 | 42-20-4 | Lost in Quarterfinals
Calgary Dragons HC - S60 | 38-21-7 | Lost in Western Conference Finals
Calgary Dragons HC - S61 | 34-26-6 | Lost in Quarterfinals
Calgary Dragons AGM - S62 | 36-23-7 | Lost in First Round
Toronto North Stars GM - S63 | 36-22-8 | Lost in First Round
Toronto North Stars GM - S64 | 19-43-4 | Lost in First Round
Toronto North Stars GM - S65 | 38-23-5 | Lost in First Round
Toronto North Stars GM - S66 | 38-26-2 | Lost in Second Round
Toronto North Stars GM - S67 | 47-16-3 | Lost in Second Round
Toronto North Stars GM - S68 | 46-16-4 | Lost in Second Round
Toronto North Stars GM - S69 | 13-50-3 | DNQ
Toronto North Stars GM - S70 | 6-57-3 | DNQ
Toronto North Stars GM - S71 | 10-56-0 | DNQ
Toronto North Stars GM - S72 | 14-48-4 | DNQ
Toronto North Stars GM - S73 | 22-39-5 | Lost in First Round
Toronto North Stars GM - S74 | 30-33-3 | Lost in First Round

SMJHL
Montreal Militia AGM - S45 | 29-19-2 | Lost in Quarterfinals
Montreal Militia AGM - S46 | 24-21-5 | Lost in Semi-Finals

IIHF
Austria GM - S57 | 3-8-1
Austria GM - S58 | 2-9-1
Austria GM - S59 | 1-9-2
Austria GM - S60 | 3-9-0
Austria GM - S61 | 5-7-0
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Awards:
S34 Lance Uppercut Award
S60 Coach of the Year Award
S61 Coach of the Year Award


Oleksander Olli O'Koivu || C || Regina Elk || Rookie

Name: Oleksander Olli O'Koivu
Age: 17
Birthplace: Netherlands
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Cale Amundsen || G || Calgary/Seattle || 1,298 TPE

Name: Cale Amundsen
Age: 21
Birthplace: Netherlands
IIHF Affiliation: Austria
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Career Statistics:
SHL Regular Season Totals:
S55 - 5 GP | 4-0-1 | 3 SO | .958 SV% | 0.59 GAA | 79 GR
S56 - 5 GP | 3-2-0 | 1 SO | .914 SV% | 1.81 GAA | 70 GR
S57 - 20 GP | 15-2-0 | 3 SO | .924 SV% | 1.51 GAA | 67 GR
S58 - 18 GP | 15-2-0 | 1 SO | .927 SV% | 1.72 GAA | 74 GR
S59 - 24 GP | 18-5-1 | 1 SO | .906 SV% | 2.61 GAA | 69 GR
S60 - 29 GP | 15-10-3 | 2 SO | .921 SV% | 2.81 GAA | 79 GR
S61 - 50 GP | 26-19-4 | 2 SO | .919 SV% | 2.86 GAA | 77 GR
S62 - 47 GP | 24-15-5 | 2 SO | .918 SV% | 3.26 GAA | 76 GR

SHL Playoff Totals:
S60 - 11 GP | 5-4-1 | 1 SO | .930 SV% | 2.75 GAA | 81 GR
S61 - 10 GP | 5-3-2 | 1 SO | .931 SV% | 2.38 GAA | 82 GR
S62 - 7 GP | 3-3-1 | 0 SO | .911 SV% | 3.78 GAA | 78 GR

SMJHL Regular Season Totals:
S53 - 43 GP | 21-17-4 | 5 SO | .919 SV% | 2.68 GAA | 74 GR
S54 - 41 GP | 28-10-3 | 5 SO | .911 SV% | 2.31 GAA | 69 GR
S55 - 40 GP | 26-8-5 | 6 SO | .917 SV% | 2.06 GAA | 69 GR
S56 - 42 GP | 25-14-3 | 7 SO | .914 SV% | 2.45 GAA | 70 GR
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Awards:
S53 SMJHL 1st Team
S53 SMJHL All-Rookie Team
S53 SMJHL Esa Anrikkanen Trophy
S53 SMJHL Tom Corcoran Trophy
S54 SMJHL East All-Star
S54 SMJHL Tom Corcoran Nominee
S55 SMJHL East All-Star
S55 SMJHL King-Kurczewski Gauntlet
S55 Four Star Cup Championship
S56 SMJHL East All-Star
S56 SMJHL 2nd Team
S56 SMJHL King-Kurczewski Gauntlet
S56 Playoff MVP Nominee
S56 SMJHL Tom Corcoran Trophey
S60 Newfoundland Berserker Hall of Fame Inductee
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Transactions:
S53 Drafted #13 OA by the Newfoundland Berserkers
S54 Drafted #23 OA by the Chicago Syndacite
S54 Traded to the Calgary Dragons
S54 Signed a 3yr/$7.5m contract
S56 Signed a 3 yr/$9m contract extension

Olli O'Koivu || G || POR/MIN Retired || S39 Cup Champion

Name: Olli O'Koivu
Age: 31
Birthplace: Finland (Played for Ireland)
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Career Statistics:
SHL Regular Season Totals:
269 GP | 146-89-34 | 20 SO | .910 SV% | 2.75 GAA
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Awards:
S33 All-Rookie Team
S34 Cole Reinhart Trophy
S35 Mike Honcho Trophy
S35 John McBride Trophy
S35 Aiden Richan Trophy
S35 1st Team All-Star
S35 Cole Reinhart Trophy
S37 IIHF Silver Medal
S38 2nd Team All-Star
S38 John McBride Nominee
S38 Ron Mexico Nominee
S39 2nd Team All-Star
S39 John McBride Nominee
S39 Mathias Chouinard Trophy
S39 Challenge Cup
S39 IIHF Bronze Medal
S39 IIHF Top Goalie
S40 Mathias Chouinard Trophy
S41 IIHF Bronze Medal
S41 IIHF Top Goalie
S42 Damian Littleton Nominee

Aleksi O'Koivu-Volkova || G || HAM/CAL Retired || S50 Cup Champion

Name: Aleksi O'Koivu-Volkova
Age: 17
Birthplace: Russia
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S50 Challenge Cup
S51 Bronze IIHF

<div align="center">Game #30</div>
<div align="center">Montreal Militia (4-4-0) <span style='font-size:21pt;line-height:100%'>2 @ 1 Kelowna Knights (4-3-1)</span></div>
<div align="center">Game link</div>
<div align="center">Kelowna, British Columbia</div>
<div align="center">Prospera Centre</div>

In the first regular season clash at the Prospera Centre between these two inter-conference teams the Montreal Militia looked to make their record .500 after a loss against the Raiders the day before, but the Knights were looking to bounce back from a loss against the Firebirds. Aggressive offense was the name of the game for the Militia, who shot 45 times to Kelowna's goal, and, given the firepower that they have in the offense, you'd assume that at least some would go in, and that sure happened. Militia scored two, yet Knights offense was nowhere near that. Kelowna took only 24 shots, and, only 1 slipped through Jeff Kirkstone.

<div align="center">Starting lineups</div>
<b><div align="center">Montreal Militia </div></b>
<div align="center">LW Nolan Angello - C Filip Granlund - RW Jason Forbrook</div>
<div align="center">D Ilmari Maatta - D Viatcheslav Orlov</div>
<div align="center">G Jeff Kirkstone</div>

<b><div align="center">Kelowna Knights </div></b>
<div align="center">LW Anatoly Yanovich - C Dieter Dominique - RW Geronimo Otto</div>
<div align="center">D Ty Justice - D Cara Hohenberg</div>
<div align="center">G Max Smith-Frey</div>

<div align="center">Long(er) breakdown of the game</div>

1st period
The game started off rather bad for the home team. You could say, it looked like the Knights forgot that they had a hockey game to play tonight and they just rushed to the arena when their coach went absolutely mental after he saw that basically no one attended the pre-game training. Kelowna's first-liner Geronimo Otto received a penalty in the 57th second, and Montreal just dominated on offense, taking 9 shots versus only 1 in less than 3 minutes, when at the end of the powerplay the Militia made a beautiful tic-tac-toe attack on offense, with the league's leading goal scorer Zach Zyvelski finishing the attack with a nice shot, scoring his 5th of the season, making it 1-0:


After that Kelowna took 3 more penalties in the 1st period, which Montreal didn't convert, yet it is worth mentioning that Kelowna's goalkeeper, Max Smith-Frey didn't manage his anger very well, receiving a slashing penalty for this incident-


2nd period
Kelowna's struggles continued in the very start of the second period. Dieter Dominique got a 5th penalty for Kelowna in the start of the 3rd minute. Every Montreal's player seemed to have the famous Wayne Gretzky quote "You miss 100% of the shots you don't take" in their heads, continuing to bombard Max Smith-Frey's net, when, again at the end of the powerplay, Militia's defenseman, Cleo Green, scored with this longshot, making it 2-0:


Everything didn't go very well for Militia though. Although it seemed like they will secure their lead again when Kelowna received another penalty, the Knights did a sneaky play- dumped the puck into Militia's zone, the goal scorer Cleo Green, who retrieved the puck, got hit by Dieter Dominique, Ty Justice quickly retrieved the puck and made an elegant pass to Justs Sirmais, who scored with a nice wrist shot, reducing the Militia's advantage to 2-1.

Sirmais celebrating a short-handed goal

After that, though, Montreal's dominance continued. Kelowna received 2 more penalties after that short-handed goal, and Montreal this time was much more careful with the puck, however, they didn't score once again.

3rd period
Although the Knights finally attacked more in the 3rd period, when they needed a tying goal, Montreal's defense stayed strong, protecting the net. Here is a highlight from the last minute when Brennan Kennedy made a nice hip check on Kornel Kasparek:



<div align="center">Game notes</div>

• As mentioned before, Montreal HEAVILY outshot the Knights, with the shot differential being 45:24.
  
• Despite the loss, Max Smith-Frey had a really good game individually, saving 43 shots and having a save percentage of 0.956.
  
• Penalty killing for Kelowna was pretty interesting. They didn't concede a goal in 6 out of 8 PKs, and they even scored in one, though both of the goals they conceded in the PK lost Knights the game.
  
• Defensively the home team actually was better than Militia, blocking 13 shots versus 5.
  

That ends the recap of the first regular season clash between these two teams, with Montreal now leading the series between these two 1-0. See you next time!