Be here for the last four games in the Crushed Can!
Tues March 1 vs Regina
Fri March 4 vs Prince Albert
Sat March 12 vs Regina
Fri March 18 vs Brandon
Tickets are going fast... so don't wait! 694.5711
Monday, February 28, 2011
Generals Advance
Hats off to our Moose Jaw Generals who completed the sweep of the first round of the SMAAAHL playoffs, knocking out the Beardies on Saturday in double OT. Cory Millette (draft pick of the Red Deer Rebels) scored the OT game winning goal.
The Generals will wait for the other series to wrap up before moving on to their next opponent. The SK Contacts also wrapped up their series on the weekend.
Warriors Update
WARRIORS CLINCH PLAYOFF SPOT
The Warriors started the week off with a commanding 3-0 win over the Swift Current Broncos Wednesday night before heading into another meeting with the high flying Saskatoon Blades.
It was Co-op Family Fun Night Saturday night in Moose Jaw. In front of a sell out crowd, the Warriors took to the ice for what was sure to be an intense game. First period, Warriors got on the board from a Spencer Edwards marker. Thomas Heemskerk had a great start to the night; holding off two Blade power plays.
Second period would be well played by both teams. Neither team would manage to find the back of the net but the Warriors were able to ward off another power play by the Blades. The single goal of the first period would hold up for second twenty minutes.
Third period would have Stephan Elliot bouncing a puck towards the Warriors crease and in. Tie game with over half the period to go. Overtime would bring no winner. Curtis Hamilton would beat Heemskerk in the shoot out for the win. Warriors fall in OT 2-1. Although a loss on Saturday, the Warriors three points last week would be good enough to clinch them a spot in the post season.
TWO POINTS ON THE LINE FOR TRIBE
The Regina Pats are in the hunt for a play off berth. Just 3 points out of 8th place, the Queen City kids are chasing both Prince Albert and Lethbridge who are both sitting with 55 points. The Pats are coming off of a 9-3 loss at the hands of the Brandon Wheat Kings. The Regina Pats did seem to find their way prior to the weekend beating going 4-3 in Swift Current and a 3-2 win in the Calgary outdoor game.
Regina has nine games left, all with division teams. The Pats will be looking to find much needed points when they match up with the Warriors for three more games, Brandon and Saskatoon for a pair, a single with Prince Albert & a final game with Swift Current.
Regina is 3-6-0-1 in their last ten games. The Warriors record in their last ten is 3-5-1-1.
FINAL MATCH UP WITH THE RAIDERS
The Warriors will host the Prince Albert Raiders Friday. The Raiders sit in 8th place; tied with the Hurricanes for the final playoff spot. This will be the last meeting between these two teams and the last in the Civic Center.
The Warriors are 4-3 against the Raiders and will be looking for one more win to solidify the series. Puck drops at 7:00 pm. Get your tickets today! 694.5711
WARRIORS HEAD BACK INTO SASKATOON SATURDAY
The Warriors will face off with the Blades for the second last time this season. The Warriors have stolen just a single win from Saskatoon in four very close games. The Warriors have dropped two OT games this season vs. the Blades. The Warriors will return for one final meeting on March 16th to finish off the regular season.
WARRIORS WEEKLY SCHEDULE
MONDAY- PRACTICE 2:15
TUESDAY VS REGINA
WEDNESDAY – PRACTICE 2:15
THURSDAY- PRACTICE 2:15
FRIDAY VS PRINCE ALBERT
SATURDAY @ SASKATOON
PLAYOFF OUT LOOK
The Warriors are currently sitting 11 points back of 4th place and would match up with the Kootenay Ice with a 5th place spot. The Medicine Hat Tigers and Kootenay Ice are battling it out for 3rd place with just a point between them. Both teams have played one more game than the tribe. Here is what the two teams’ final game schedules look like along with the Warriors:
Medicine Hat- Red Deer (2), Edmonton (2), Calgary (3), Lethbridge and Kootenay
Kootenay- Brandon, Saskatoon, Prince Albert, Moose Jaw, Swift Current, Spokane, Medicine Hat and Lethbridge (2)
Moose Jaw- Regina (3), Prince Albert, Saskatoon (2), Kootenay, Lethbridge and Brandon (2)
Who will the Warriors face in the 2010/11 playoffs? Three weeks will help write the final chapter of the Crushed Can.
The Warriors started the week off with a commanding 3-0 win over the Swift Current Broncos Wednesday night before heading into another meeting with the high flying Saskatoon Blades.
It was Co-op Family Fun Night Saturday night in Moose Jaw. In front of a sell out crowd, the Warriors took to the ice for what was sure to be an intense game. First period, Warriors got on the board from a Spencer Edwards marker. Thomas Heemskerk had a great start to the night; holding off two Blade power plays.
Second period would be well played by both teams. Neither team would manage to find the back of the net but the Warriors were able to ward off another power play by the Blades. The single goal of the first period would hold up for second twenty minutes.
Third period would have Stephan Elliot bouncing a puck towards the Warriors crease and in. Tie game with over half the period to go. Overtime would bring no winner. Curtis Hamilton would beat Heemskerk in the shoot out for the win. Warriors fall in OT 2-1. Although a loss on Saturday, the Warriors three points last week would be good enough to clinch them a spot in the post season.
TWO POINTS ON THE LINE FOR TRIBE
The Regina Pats are in the hunt for a play off berth. Just 3 points out of 8th place, the Queen City kids are chasing both Prince Albert and Lethbridge who are both sitting with 55 points. The Pats are coming off of a 9-3 loss at the hands of the Brandon Wheat Kings. The Regina Pats did seem to find their way prior to the weekend beating going 4-3 in Swift Current and a 3-2 win in the Calgary outdoor game.
Regina has nine games left, all with division teams. The Pats will be looking to find much needed points when they match up with the Warriors for three more games, Brandon and Saskatoon for a pair, a single with Prince Albert & a final game with Swift Current.
Regina is 3-6-0-1 in their last ten games. The Warriors record in their last ten is 3-5-1-1.
FINAL MATCH UP WITH THE RAIDERS
The Warriors will host the Prince Albert Raiders Friday. The Raiders sit in 8th place; tied with the Hurricanes for the final playoff spot. This will be the last meeting between these two teams and the last in the Civic Center.
The Warriors are 4-3 against the Raiders and will be looking for one more win to solidify the series. Puck drops at 7:00 pm. Get your tickets today! 694.5711
WARRIORS HEAD BACK INTO SASKATOON SATURDAY
The Warriors will face off with the Blades for the second last time this season. The Warriors have stolen just a single win from Saskatoon in four very close games. The Warriors have dropped two OT games this season vs. the Blades. The Warriors will return for one final meeting on March 16th to finish off the regular season.
WARRIORS WEEKLY SCHEDULE
MONDAY- PRACTICE 2:15
TUESDAY VS REGINA
WEDNESDAY – PRACTICE 2:15
THURSDAY- PRACTICE 2:15
FRIDAY VS PRINCE ALBERT
SATURDAY @ SASKATOON
PLAYOFF OUT LOOK
The Warriors are currently sitting 11 points back of 4th place and would match up with the Kootenay Ice with a 5th place spot. The Medicine Hat Tigers and Kootenay Ice are battling it out for 3rd place with just a point between them. Both teams have played one more game than the tribe. Here is what the two teams’ final game schedules look like along with the Warriors:
Medicine Hat- Red Deer (2), Edmonton (2), Calgary (3), Lethbridge and Kootenay
Kootenay- Brandon, Saskatoon, Prince Albert, Moose Jaw, Swift Current, Spokane, Medicine Hat and Lethbridge (2)
Moose Jaw- Regina (3), Prince Albert, Saskatoon (2), Kootenay, Lethbridge and Brandon (2)
Who will the Warriors face in the 2010/11 playoffs? Three weeks will help write the final chapter of the Crushed Can.
Saturday, February 26, 2011
Warriors Host Blades Tonight
v. Saskatoon
Tonight is the 6th meeting of the season between the Warriors and Saskatoon Blades. Moose Jaw is 2-2-1 against the Blades, posting a 2-1 record at home. Moose Jaw has outscored Saskatoon 21-19.
Quinton Howden leads the Warriors with six goals and 11 points against the Blades; Dylan Hood has three goals and 11 points; Spencer Edwards has three goals and eight points; Cody Beach has a goal and five points; Sebastian Svendsen has four assists (two w/ PA); Joey Kornelsen has two goals and three points; Thomas Heemskerk has a 3.36gaa and .897sv%.
Curtis Hamilton leads the Blades with three goals and six points against the Warriors; Jake Trask has three goals and five points; Stefan Elliot and Brayden Schenn have two goals and five points each; Darian Dziurzynski has four assists; Marek Viedensky has two goals and four points; Steven Stanford is 3-2 with a 4.28gaa and .854sv%.
Hot and Cold
- Kendall McFaull has one assist in the last nine games
- Joel Edmundson has a goal and five points in the last seven games
- Morgan Rielly has three assists in six games
- Dallas Ehrhardt has four assists in six games
- Dylan McIlrath is pointless in 10 games
- Collin Bowman has two assists in six games
- Sam Fioretti has one assist in 10 games
- Joey Kornelsen has a goal and two points in eight games
- Jesse Paradis has two assists in three games
- Cody Beach has two goals and seven points in the last six games
- Sebastian Svendsen has three goals and seven points in the last six games
- Quinton Howden has 10 goals and 16 points in the last nine games
- Andrew Johnson has a goal and two points in the last four games
- Spencer Edwards has two goals and eight points in the last seven games
- Dylan Hood has two goals and 12 points in the last eight games
- Moose Jaw’s power play has four goals in the last three games (4-for-14)
- Moose Jaw’s penalty kill has allowed one goal in the last four games (17-for-18)
The top teams in the East Division and fierce divisional rivals will meet tonight in Moose Jaw when the Blades take on the Warriors. Tonight’s game will be the sixth of eight regular season matchups this year between the Saskatoon Blades (47-13-0-2) and the Moose Jaw Warriors (34-23-2-2). The Blades have beaten the Warriors the last two times they have met, including a 5-3 victory on February 12th in Moose Jaw. Overall this season, the Blades have beaten the Warriors 3 out of the 5 times they have met this season. Tonight’s game will be the final regular season trip to Moose Jaw by the Blades. Moose Jaw will make two more trips to Saskatoon on March 5th and March 16th.
Curtis Hamilton leads the offensive attack for the Blades against the Warriors having picked up 6 points in 4 games played against Moose Jaw. Three other Blades have picked up 5 points against Moose Jaw including Brayden Schenn who has 2 goals and 3 assists in just 2 games played vs. the Warriors. Defensively for the Bridge City Bunch they will have to try and shut down the line of Spencer Edwards, Quinton Howden, and Dylan Hood who have combined for 30 points this season against the Blades.
Blades Last Game
The Saskatoon Blades let two points out of their grasp Friday night in front of 6,104 fans at Credit Union Centre. The Brandon Wheat Kings rallied from deficits of 4-1 in the first period and 5-2 near the mid-point of the second frame for a 7-6 victory. David Toews scored the winning goal with 3:12 remaining in regulation time for the 26-29-8 Wheaties...ending the Bridge City Bunch's home-ice winning streak at nine games.
Jake Trask scored twice for the 47-13-2 Blades with singles from Brayden Schenn, Matej Stransky, Ryan Olsen and Josh Nicholls. Trask and Nicholls are now tied for the team lead in goal-scoring with 29 each. Schenn and Curtis Hamilton extended their consecutive game points streaks to 13 games each. But, it wasn't enough as Saskatoon was out-shot 34-32 and saw their record at C-U-C fall to 27-3-1.
BLADES NEWS & NOTES
- On Wednesday the Canadian Hockey League announced the BMO CHL MasterCard Top 10 Rankings for week 22 of the 2010-11 season. For the 2nd consecutive week, the Saskatoon Blades have been ranked #2 by the panel of National Hockey League scouts.
- The Saskatoon Blades will wear special edition jerseys next Friday when they host the Kootenay Ice. The jerseys which will prominently feature the Blades secondary Air Force Blue color will also feature a new scripted Saskatoon Blades logo on the chest of the Jersey. A stylized “B” will be located on the shoulders and each jersey will have a Kinsmen Telemiracle logo on the back of them. All jerseys will be auctioned off with the proceeds of the jersey sales being donated to Kinsmen Telemiracle.
Tonight is the 6th meeting of the season between the Warriors and Saskatoon Blades. Moose Jaw is 2-2-1 against the Blades, posting a 2-1 record at home. Moose Jaw has outscored Saskatoon 21-19.
Quinton Howden leads the Warriors with six goals and 11 points against the Blades; Dylan Hood has three goals and 11 points; Spencer Edwards has three goals and eight points; Cody Beach has a goal and five points; Sebastian Svendsen has four assists (two w/ PA); Joey Kornelsen has two goals and three points; Thomas Heemskerk has a 3.36gaa and .897sv%.
Curtis Hamilton leads the Blades with three goals and six points against the Warriors; Jake Trask has three goals and five points; Stefan Elliot and Brayden Schenn have two goals and five points each; Darian Dziurzynski has four assists; Marek Viedensky has two goals and four points; Steven Stanford is 3-2 with a 4.28gaa and .854sv%.
Hot and Cold
- Kendall McFaull has one assist in the last nine games
- Joel Edmundson has a goal and five points in the last seven games
- Morgan Rielly has three assists in six games
- Dallas Ehrhardt has four assists in six games
- Dylan McIlrath is pointless in 10 games
- Collin Bowman has two assists in six games
- Sam Fioretti has one assist in 10 games
- Joey Kornelsen has a goal and two points in eight games
- Jesse Paradis has two assists in three games
- Cody Beach has two goals and seven points in the last six games
- Sebastian Svendsen has three goals and seven points in the last six games
- Quinton Howden has 10 goals and 16 points in the last nine games
- Andrew Johnson has a goal and two points in the last four games
- Spencer Edwards has two goals and eight points in the last seven games
- Dylan Hood has two goals and 12 points in the last eight games
- Moose Jaw’s power play has four goals in the last three games (4-for-14)
- Moose Jaw’s penalty kill has allowed one goal in the last four games (17-for-18)
The top teams in the East Division and fierce divisional rivals will meet tonight in Moose Jaw when the Blades take on the Warriors. Tonight’s game will be the sixth of eight regular season matchups this year between the Saskatoon Blades (47-13-0-2) and the Moose Jaw Warriors (34-23-2-2). The Blades have beaten the Warriors the last two times they have met, including a 5-3 victory on February 12th in Moose Jaw. Overall this season, the Blades have beaten the Warriors 3 out of the 5 times they have met this season. Tonight’s game will be the final regular season trip to Moose Jaw by the Blades. Moose Jaw will make two more trips to Saskatoon on March 5th and March 16th.
Curtis Hamilton leads the offensive attack for the Blades against the Warriors having picked up 6 points in 4 games played against Moose Jaw. Three other Blades have picked up 5 points against Moose Jaw including Brayden Schenn who has 2 goals and 3 assists in just 2 games played vs. the Warriors. Defensively for the Bridge City Bunch they will have to try and shut down the line of Spencer Edwards, Quinton Howden, and Dylan Hood who have combined for 30 points this season against the Blades.
Blades Last Game
The Saskatoon Blades let two points out of their grasp Friday night in front of 6,104 fans at Credit Union Centre. The Brandon Wheat Kings rallied from deficits of 4-1 in the first period and 5-2 near the mid-point of the second frame for a 7-6 victory. David Toews scored the winning goal with 3:12 remaining in regulation time for the 26-29-8 Wheaties...ending the Bridge City Bunch's home-ice winning streak at nine games.
Jake Trask scored twice for the 47-13-2 Blades with singles from Brayden Schenn, Matej Stransky, Ryan Olsen and Josh Nicholls. Trask and Nicholls are now tied for the team lead in goal-scoring with 29 each. Schenn and Curtis Hamilton extended their consecutive game points streaks to 13 games each. But, it wasn't enough as Saskatoon was out-shot 34-32 and saw their record at C-U-C fall to 27-3-1.
BLADES NEWS & NOTES
- On Wednesday the Canadian Hockey League announced the BMO CHL MasterCard Top 10 Rankings for week 22 of the 2010-11 season. For the 2nd consecutive week, the Saskatoon Blades have been ranked #2 by the panel of National Hockey League scouts.
- The Saskatoon Blades will wear special edition jerseys next Friday when they host the Kootenay Ice. The jerseys which will prominently feature the Blades secondary Air Force Blue color will also feature a new scripted Saskatoon Blades logo on the chest of the Jersey. A stylized “B” will be located on the shoulders and each jersey will have a Kinsmen Telemiracle logo on the back of them. All jerseys will be auctioned off with the proceeds of the jersey sales being donated to Kinsmen Telemiracle.
Friday, February 25, 2011
Friday...Finally
Good morning!
The Warriors will be back on the ice this morning for a last practice before taking on the Blades tomorrow night. Just under 180 tickets are left for the Saturday night tilt in the Crushed Can. It could be the LAST time the Blades ever play in the Can.
If you are planning on bringing the whole family out to the game tomorrow, pick up a Co-op Family Fun voucher from any Co-op location in Moose Jaw and bring out the family for $25.00 (2 adults and 2 kids). Bring your skates and a helmet for a post game skate with the team.
Deadline to bid on a Warriors Skills Comp jersey is today at 1:00 pm
Check them out here... http://www.mjwarriors.ca/page/skillsjerseys
Don't forget to bring your team poster down to Canadian Tire on Sunday and have the entire team sign it. 2-4 pm
The Warriors still have to play three more games with the Pats... starting next Tuesday and then a home and home on the 11th and 12th.
The Warriors will be back on the ice this morning for a last practice before taking on the Blades tomorrow night. Just under 180 tickets are left for the Saturday night tilt in the Crushed Can. It could be the LAST time the Blades ever play in the Can.
If you are planning on bringing the whole family out to the game tomorrow, pick up a Co-op Family Fun voucher from any Co-op location in Moose Jaw and bring out the family for $25.00 (2 adults and 2 kids). Bring your skates and a helmet for a post game skate with the team.
Deadline to bid on a Warriors Skills Comp jersey is today at 1:00 pm
Check them out here... http://www.mjwarriors.ca/page/skillsjerseys
Don't forget to bring your team poster down to Canadian Tire on Sunday and have the entire team sign it. 2-4 pm
The Warriors still have to play three more games with the Pats... starting next Tuesday and then a home and home on the 11th and 12th.
Thursday, February 24, 2011
Fight Night in the Jaw
Warriors and Broncos's got a little messy in the last few seconds. For some reason the score sheet on the dub site is not working, but according to the original copy, 6 game misconduct penalties were handed out for the fight that ensued after Thomas Heemskerk was taken out.
Collin Bowman, Dylan McIlrath and Brett Lyon were all involved in the altercations. Jordan Peddle, Trevor Cameron and Graeme Craig were the Broncos that also received matching penatlites.
Here is a look at what happened... be sure to watch until the end as a Bronco player nearly gets into it with the Warriors bench...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r70aFNCjFUs
Earlier in the night, Brett Lyon took on Josh Derko... listen to James Gallo's call on the fight...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I_Ey8Mt1Wto
Fans are likely still talking about Sebastian Svendsen's goal last night... it was a beauty. Hopefully we can post it later in the day.
The players are back on the ice at 10 am this morning for a practice as they get ready to host the Blades on Saturday.
Collin Bowman, Dylan McIlrath and Brett Lyon were all involved in the altercations. Jordan Peddle, Trevor Cameron and Graeme Craig were the Broncos that also received matching penatlites.
Here is a look at what happened... be sure to watch until the end as a Bronco player nearly gets into it with the Warriors bench...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r70aFNCjFUs
Earlier in the night, Brett Lyon took on Josh Derko... listen to James Gallo's call on the fight...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I_Ey8Mt1Wto
Fans are likely still talking about Sebastian Svendsen's goal last night... it was a beauty. Hopefully we can post it later in the day.
The players are back on the ice at 10 am this morning for a practice as they get ready to host the Blades on Saturday.
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
Warriors Hold Broncos Scoreless
Only seconds into the first period, Dylan McIlrath dropped the gloves to get the game underway. Brett Lyon followed suit. A single goal would be scored by Matt Grant, his 5th of the season. 1-0 Moose Jaw after the first twenty.
Second period would be all Warriors. Goals from Sebastian Svendsen and Cody Beach would give the Warriors a 3-0 lead heading into intermission.
The Warriors would fire on Mark Friesen relentlessly in the third, but he would turn every Warriors shot away. A line brawl broke out in the final minute of play sending McIlrath, Lyon, Bowman and just prior to that, Beach to the dressing room early.
Heemskerk claimed second star of the evening and Cody Beach took home first star.
Second period would be all Warriors. Goals from Sebastian Svendsen and Cody Beach would give the Warriors a 3-0 lead heading into intermission.
The Warriors would fire on Mark Friesen relentlessly in the third, but he would turn every Warriors shot away. A line brawl broke out in the final minute of play sending McIlrath, Lyon, Bowman and just prior to that, Beach to the dressing room early.
Heemskerk claimed second star of the evening and Cody Beach took home first star.
Warriors Announce MacLachlan as Asst Dir. Hockey Ops
Moose Jaw, SK. ---The Moose Jaw Warriors are proud to announce the promotion of Director of Scouting and Player Development Rob MacLachlan to Assistant Director of Hockey Operations. Rob has signed a multi year contract extension.
Rob has been with the tribe for 9 seasons and in that time has been the Director of Scouting and Player Development for 6 years.
“The hockey club is very pleased to reward Rob with this promotion for his hard work and loyalty to the Warriors franchise,” commented Director of Hockey Operations Alan Millar. “As Assistant Director of Hockey Operations Rob will continue to oversee our scouting staff, preparations for the annual WHL Bantam Draft, and our player development initiatives, while also being involved in all hockey operations decisions and player personnel matters,” added Millar.
“I look forward to working with Rob and the excellent scouting team he has put together as we continue to build our hockey club through the draft and the development of our own players,” said Alan Millar.
Rob and his scouting staff, consisting of Bill Brett, Bob Bartlett, Dale Britton, Ed Williamson, Jim Hardington, Mark Penny, Doug Gasper, Brent Lewis and Rod Huff will continue to work diligently to prepare for the May 5th Bantam Draft in Calgary, AB.
Rob has been with the tribe for 9 seasons and in that time has been the Director of Scouting and Player Development for 6 years.
“The hockey club is very pleased to reward Rob with this promotion for his hard work and loyalty to the Warriors franchise,” commented Director of Hockey Operations Alan Millar. “As Assistant Director of Hockey Operations Rob will continue to oversee our scouting staff, preparations for the annual WHL Bantam Draft, and our player development initiatives, while also being involved in all hockey operations decisions and player personnel matters,” added Millar.
“I look forward to working with Rob and the excellent scouting team he has put together as we continue to build our hockey club through the draft and the development of our own players,” said Alan Millar.
Rob and his scouting staff, consisting of Bill Brett, Bob Bartlett, Dale Britton, Ed Williamson, Jim Hardington, Mark Penny, Doug Gasper, Brent Lewis and Rod Huff will continue to work diligently to prepare for the May 5th Bantam Draft in Calgary, AB.
Bronco Notes...
BRONCO BANTER:
(Feb. 19th: Swift Current 5 at Brandon 6) The Swift Current Broncos wrapped up their season series with the Brandon Wheat Kings falling 6-5 Saturday night in front of a crowd of 2,233 at the Credit Union i-Plex. Wheat King Mark Stone would waste no time scoring the first goal of the night two minutes into play. Less than three minutes later, Shayne Wiebe would score two consecutive goals and put the Wheat Kings up by three. After twenty minutes of play, the Broncos would trail 5-0 as both Matt MacKay and Scott Glennie would add additional singles. Midway through the second period, Jordan Evans would put the Broncos on the board slipping one past Wheat King netminder Liam Liston. Shortly after, Adam Lowry would make it a 5-2 contest capitalizing off a feed from Christian Magnus. In the third period, Wheat King Paul Ciarelli would be called for slashing allowing Tanner Muth to capitalize on the man advantage and put the Broncos within two. Less than two minutes later, Magnus would further the Broncos scoring streak notching his sixth of the season and making it 5-4.
Unfortunately, the Wheat Kings would revive their two goal lead shortly after as David Toews would slip one past Mark Friesen midway through the third. An empty Bronco net in the dying minutes of play would allow Bronco Trevor Cameron to light the lamp notching his fifth of the season and make it a 6-5 final. The Broncos had 29 shots on net whereas the Wheat Kings had 31. The Broncos were 1 for 2 on the power play while the Wheat Kings were 0 for 1. The Broncos fall to eleventh in the Eastern Conference, one point behind the Regina Pats and three behind the Lethbridge Hurricanes.
TEAM LEADERS:
Goals: Justin Dowling - -19 Points: Justin Dowling - - 63
Assists: Justin Dowling - - 44 PIM: Kyle Verdino - - 117
(Feb. 19th: Swift Current 5 at Brandon 6) The Swift Current Broncos wrapped up their season series with the Brandon Wheat Kings falling 6-5 Saturday night in front of a crowd of 2,233 at the Credit Union i-Plex. Wheat King Mark Stone would waste no time scoring the first goal of the night two minutes into play. Less than three minutes later, Shayne Wiebe would score two consecutive goals and put the Wheat Kings up by three. After twenty minutes of play, the Broncos would trail 5-0 as both Matt MacKay and Scott Glennie would add additional singles. Midway through the second period, Jordan Evans would put the Broncos on the board slipping one past Wheat King netminder Liam Liston. Shortly after, Adam Lowry would make it a 5-2 contest capitalizing off a feed from Christian Magnus. In the third period, Wheat King Paul Ciarelli would be called for slashing allowing Tanner Muth to capitalize on the man advantage and put the Broncos within two. Less than two minutes later, Magnus would further the Broncos scoring streak notching his sixth of the season and making it 5-4.
Unfortunately, the Wheat Kings would revive their two goal lead shortly after as David Toews would slip one past Mark Friesen midway through the third. An empty Bronco net in the dying minutes of play would allow Bronco Trevor Cameron to light the lamp notching his fifth of the season and make it a 6-5 final. The Broncos had 29 shots on net whereas the Wheat Kings had 31. The Broncos were 1 for 2 on the power play while the Wheat Kings were 0 for 1. The Broncos fall to eleventh in the Eastern Conference, one point behind the Regina Pats and three behind the Lethbridge Hurricanes.
TEAM LEADERS:
Goals: Justin Dowling - -19 Points: Justin Dowling - - 63
Assists: Justin Dowling - - 44 PIM: Kyle Verdino - - 117
Warriors Host Broncos for the Last Time in Civic Center
It is the last time these two teams will meet in the regular season and likely the last time Swift Current will ever face the Warriors in the Crushed Can....
Tonight is the 6th meeting of the season between the Warriors and Swift Current Broncos. Moose Jaw is 3-2 against the Broncos, posting a 1-1 record at home and 2-1 record on the road. Swift Current has outscored the Warriors 6-5 in games played in Moose Jaw.
Sebastian Svendsen has four goals and seven points against the Broncos (4-1-5pts w/ PA); Quinton Howden has three goals and four points; Antonin Honejsek and Dylan Hood have two goals and four points each; Spencer Edwards and Jordan Wyton have a goal and three points each; Collin Bowman has two assists; Thomas Heemskerk is 3-2 with a 2.42gaa and .923sv%.
Justin Dowling leads the Broncos with two goals and seven points against the Warriors; Stepan Novotny has three goals and six points; Brad Hoban has two goals and four points; Taylor Vause has two goals and three points; Jordan Peddle has a goal and three points; Mark Friesen is 2-3 with a 2.65gaa and .911sv%.
Hot and Cold
- Joel Edmundson has two goals and nine points in the last 15 games
- Morgan Rielly has five assists in the last 15 games.
- Dylan McIlrath has a goal and four points in the last 13 games
- Collin Bowman has two goals and seven points in the last 13 games.
- Joey Kornelsen has three goals and six points in the last 15 games
- Cody Beach has two goals and six points in the last 10 games
- Sebastian Svendsen has six goals and 13 points in the last 16 games
- Quinton Howden has 16 goals and 26 points in the last 17 games
- Spencer Edwards has seven goals and 14 points in his last 13 games
- Dylan Hood has four goals and 18 points in the last 15 games
- Antonin Honejsek has four goals and 11 points in the last eight games
- Moose Jaw’s power play has four goals in the last nine games (4-for-41)
- Moose Jaw’s penalty kill has allowed 15 goals in the last 10 games (15ga/54opp)
- Moose Jaw is 17-9-2 v East Division
Tonight is the 6th meeting of the season between the Warriors and Swift Current Broncos. Moose Jaw is 3-2 against the Broncos, posting a 1-1 record at home and 2-1 record on the road. Swift Current has outscored the Warriors 6-5 in games played in Moose Jaw.Sebastian Svendsen has four goals and seven points against the Broncos (4-1-5pts w/ PA); Quinton Howden has three goals and four points; Antonin Honejsek and Dylan Hood have two goals and four points each; Spencer Edwards and Jordan Wyton have a goal and three points each; Collin Bowman has two assists; Thomas Heemskerk is 3-2 with a 2.42gaa and .923sv%.
Justin Dowling leads the Broncos with two goals and seven points against the Warriors; Stepan Novotny has three goals and six points; Brad Hoban has two goals and four points; Taylor Vause has two goals and three points; Jordan Peddle has a goal and three points; Mark Friesen is 2-3 with a 2.65gaa and .911sv%.
Hot and Cold
- Joel Edmundson has two goals and nine points in the last 15 games
- Morgan Rielly has five assists in the last 15 games.
- Dylan McIlrath has a goal and four points in the last 13 games
- Collin Bowman has two goals and seven points in the last 13 games.
- Joey Kornelsen has three goals and six points in the last 15 games
- Cody Beach has two goals and six points in the last 10 games
- Sebastian Svendsen has six goals and 13 points in the last 16 games
- Quinton Howden has 16 goals and 26 points in the last 17 games
- Spencer Edwards has seven goals and 14 points in his last 13 games
- Dylan Hood has four goals and 18 points in the last 15 games
- Antonin Honejsek has four goals and 11 points in the last eight games
- Moose Jaw’s power play has four goals in the last nine games (4-for-41)
- Moose Jaw’s penalty kill has allowed 15 goals in the last 10 games (15ga/54opp)
- Moose Jaw is 17-9-2 v East Division
Off the Ice:
Tonight is RBC's game night.. be sure to grab a chuck a puck as you come in the door to support Minor Hockey and have a chance at winning a team signed third jersey.
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Tuesday Thoughts
Good morning! Back from the holiday Monday and a busy week for the Warriors. Coming off of a 1-2 week with two of those losses being at home, the Warriors will be looking to post two home wins this week.
Wednesday night the Bronco's will be in town. Swifty is trying to grab one of the last playoff spots in a tight bottom half of the conference. This will be the very last time the Warriors and Broncos will meet in the Crushed Can. Ahhh a historic moment!
Another bit of history Saturday night as it will be the last time the Blades will play on the Civic Center ice. It will be the last meeting in Moose Jaw between these two heated rivals... I do not think you want to miss this one!
Sunday the players will be at Canadian Tire to sign their 10/11 poster. The team will be there from 2-4 pm.
The team practices in the morning's this week as the school system is on holidays.
Everyone is still buzzing from the Skills Comp. A ton of great feedback... it seems that everyone enjoyed seeing the players personalities and of course talent. A bright future this team has... as exemplified with hardest shot coming from Joel Edmundsen who is eligible to be drafted this summer and Morgan Rielly winning the fastest skater in his rookie season! Look out for these two!
Sunday, February 20, 2011
Skills Comp Delights
Team Cuthbert took on Team Johnson Sunday afternoon at the Crushed Can. Fun was had by all including a great deal of laughs and a few surprises.
The winners may have been a bit unexpected, but one thing is for sure... this Warriors team has a ton of talent and skill. Team Black took home the overall win. Winners in other categories included:
Fastest Skater- Morgan Rielly
Hardest Shot- Joel Edmundson
Accuracy Shooting- Sebastian Svendsen
Goal tender Award- Thomas Heemskerk
Trick Shot- Kendall McFaull
Some highlights from the day:
- Quinton Howden and Morgan Rielly coming down to the wire in the fastest skater competition-both going just over a 13 second lap
- Joel Edmundson's 98 mile an hour shot... Collin Bowman coming close with a 97
- Sebastian Svensen going 5 shots for four targets in the accuracy shooting
- Trick shot done by Dylan McIlrath which involved a fight with goal tender Brandon Stone
- Trick Shot winner Kendall McFaull lacrosse carrys the puck towards the net then throws it in for the win
- Spencer Edwards brings out his whole team for a "papparatzi" style photo shoot for his trick shot
- Morty gets Sam Fioretti to do the YMCA... and asks Dylan Hood to Moon Walk
The hosts for the event, James Gallo and Derek Kletzel kept the afternoon full of entertaining banter and interviews. Overall a fantastic afternoon of Warriors Skills!
The winners may have been a bit unexpected, but one thing is for sure... this Warriors team has a ton of talent and skill. Team Black took home the overall win. Winners in other categories included:
Fastest Skater- Morgan Rielly
Hardest Shot- Joel Edmundson
Accuracy Shooting- Sebastian Svendsen
Goal tender Award- Thomas Heemskerk
Trick Shot- Kendall McFaull
Some highlights from the day:
- Quinton Howden and Morgan Rielly coming down to the wire in the fastest skater competition-both going just over a 13 second lap
- Joel Edmundson's 98 mile an hour shot... Collin Bowman coming close with a 97
- Sebastian Svensen going 5 shots for four targets in the accuracy shooting
- Trick shot done by Dylan McIlrath which involved a fight with goal tender Brandon Stone
- Trick Shot winner Kendall McFaull lacrosse carrys the puck towards the net then throws it in for the win
- Spencer Edwards brings out his whole team for a "papparatzi" style photo shoot for his trick shot
- Morty gets Sam Fioretti to do the YMCA... and asks Dylan Hood to Moon Walk
The hosts for the event, James Gallo and Derek Kletzel kept the afternoon full of entertaining banter and interviews. Overall a fantastic afternoon of Warriors Skills!
Saturday, February 19, 2011
Bast Playing Well at St. FX
Jason Bast helped his St. FX team beat Dalhousie in game 2 of playoffs. Jason scored to make it 3-2 with 10 seconds left for the big win. Game three goes Monday.Former Warriors star goal tender, Joey Perricone had a shut out in game one of the series. Former Warrior Brennen Wray has been lighting it up for the x-men.
Follow the team through playoffs here... http://goxgo.ca/index.aspx?path=mhockey
He has been game star 4 of the last 5 games.
Warriors Can't Find Equilizer
Unlike their 6-3 performance the night before, the Moose Jaw Warriors struggled for offense in Saturday night's 3-2 loss against the Raiders. Mark McNeill was the first Raider to score. Brandon Herrod managed to get another past Heemskerk before the final buzzer of the first period.
Just a single goal in the second would come from Raider Jordan Rowley. The Warriors would find the back of the net in the final frame, but it would be too little too late. Quinton Howden and Sebastian Svendsen's goals would be 2 of 21 shots the tribe would fire on net.
Thomas Heemskerk seen 18 shots on net in the first period alone and 40 on the night. The Warriors have lost three straight games at home. The Warriors will return to the ice on Wednesday night to take on the Broncos.
Just a single goal in the second would come from Raider Jordan Rowley. The Warriors would find the back of the net in the final frame, but it would be too little too late. Quinton Howden and Sebastian Svendsen's goals would be 2 of 21 shots the tribe would fire on net.
Thomas Heemskerk seen 18 shots on net in the first period alone and 40 on the night. The Warriors have lost three straight games at home. The Warriors will return to the ice on Wednesday night to take on the Broncos.
Warriors and Raiders Back in MJ Tonight
The tribe took out the Raiders by a score of 6-2 last night... Quinton Howden had an incredible four game night. Brett Lyon and Joel Edmundson each added a goal.
Warriors host the Raiders back in the Can tonight. Come early to get your team poster!
Sorry about the late post; was picking up Peter from Toronto who will be running tomorrow's Skills Comp.
Heres a preview for tonight:
v. Prince Albert
Tonight is the 7th meeting of the season between the Warriors and Prince Albert Raiders. Moose Jaw is 4-2 against Prince Albert, posting a 1-1 record at home and 3-1 record on the road. The Warriors have outscored the Raiders 30-20.
Quinton Howden leads the Warriors with eight goals against the Raiders; Spencer Edwards and Dylan Hood have a goal and seven points each; Antonin Honejsek has three goals and six points; Collin Bowman has a goal and six points; Brett Lyon has three goals and five points; Jesse Paradis has a goal and five points; Sam Fioretti has five assists; Thomas Heemskerk is 3-1 with a 2.95gaa and .921sv%.
Jonathon Parker leads the Raiders with three goals and nine points; Brandon Herrod has two goals and seven points; Igor Revenko has three goals and six points; Todd Fiddler has four goals and five points; Mark McNeill has five assists; Eric Williams is 2-1 with a 3.62gaa and 3.62gaa and .892sv%.
Hot and Cold
- Joel Edmundson has two goals and eight points in the last 14 games
- Morgan Rielly has five assists in the last 14 games.
- Dylan McIlrath has a goal and four points in the last 12 games
- Collin Bowman has two goals and seven points in the last 12 games.
- Joey Kornelsen has three goals and six points in the last 14 games
- Cody Beach has two goals and five points in the last nine games
- Sebastian Svendsen has five goals and 12 points in the last 15 games
- Quinton Howden has 15 goals and 25 points in the last 16 games
- Spencer Edwards has seven goals and 13 points in his last 12 games
- Dylan Hood has four goals and 17 points in the last 14 games
- Antonin Honejsek has four goals and 11 points in the last eight games
- Moose Jaw’s power play has three goals in the last eight games (3-for-36)
- Moose Jaw’s penalty kill has allowed 15 goals in the last nine games (15ga/49opp)
- Moose Jaw is 17-8-2 v East Division
Warriors host the Raiders back in the Can tonight. Come early to get your team poster!
Sorry about the late post; was picking up Peter from Toronto who will be running tomorrow's Skills Comp.
Heres a preview for tonight:
v. Prince Albert
Tonight is the 7th meeting of the season between the Warriors and Prince Albert Raiders. Moose Jaw is 4-2 against Prince Albert, posting a 1-1 record at home and 3-1 record on the road. The Warriors have outscored the Raiders 30-20.
Quinton Howden leads the Warriors with eight goals against the Raiders; Spencer Edwards and Dylan Hood have a goal and seven points each; Antonin Honejsek has three goals and six points; Collin Bowman has a goal and six points; Brett Lyon has three goals and five points; Jesse Paradis has a goal and five points; Sam Fioretti has five assists; Thomas Heemskerk is 3-1 with a 2.95gaa and .921sv%.
Jonathon Parker leads the Raiders with three goals and nine points; Brandon Herrod has two goals and seven points; Igor Revenko has three goals and six points; Todd Fiddler has four goals and five points; Mark McNeill has five assists; Eric Williams is 2-1 with a 3.62gaa and 3.62gaa and .892sv%.
Hot and Cold
- Joel Edmundson has two goals and eight points in the last 14 games
- Morgan Rielly has five assists in the last 14 games.
- Dylan McIlrath has a goal and four points in the last 12 games
- Collin Bowman has two goals and seven points in the last 12 games.
- Joey Kornelsen has three goals and six points in the last 14 games
- Cody Beach has two goals and five points in the last nine games
- Sebastian Svendsen has five goals and 12 points in the last 15 games
- Quinton Howden has 15 goals and 25 points in the last 16 games
- Spencer Edwards has seven goals and 13 points in his last 12 games
- Dylan Hood has four goals and 17 points in the last 14 games
- Antonin Honejsek has four goals and 11 points in the last eight games
- Moose Jaw’s power play has three goals in the last eight games (3-for-36)
- Moose Jaw’s penalty kill has allowed 15 goals in the last nine games (15ga/49opp)
- Moose Jaw is 17-8-2 v East Division
Friday, February 18, 2011
Warrior Prospects Playing for Medals in Canada Games
The Halifax Canada Games are well under way and two Warriors prospects will be looking to take home medals in Men's hockey. This year's event features the best U-16 talent. BC will be taking on Quebec in a gold medal show down. Warrior's 2010 Bantam Draft Pick, Brandon Potomak will be taking part in the final.
Alberta will match up with Ontario for the bronze medal game. Warriors first round draft pick in 2010, Torrin White (see photo) will represent Team Alberta.
Check out the results here: http://www.canadagames2011.ca/en/home/default.aspx
Prince Albert Hosts Warriors Tonight
Tonight is the 6th meeting of the season between the Warriors and Prince Albert Raiders. Moose Jaw is 3-2 against Prince Albert, posting a 1-1 record at home and 2-1 record on the road. The Warriors have outscored the Raiders 24-17.Antonin Honejsek leads the Warriors with three goals and six points against the Raiders; Spencer Edwards has a goal and six points; Collin Bowman and Dylan Hood have a goal and five points each; Sam Fioretti has five assists; Quinton Howden has four goals; Brett Lyon and Morgan Rielly have two goals and four points each; Jesse Paradis has a goal and four pointes; four players have recorded two points; Thomas Heemskerk is 2-1 with a 2.94gaa and .922sv%; Brandon Stone is 1-1 with a 4.07gaa and .879sv%.
Jonathon Parker leads the Raiders with three goals and nine points against the Warriors; Brandon Herrod has two goals and six points; Todd Fiddler has four goals and five points; Igor Revenko has two goals and five points; Mark McNeill has four assists; Eric Williams is 2-0 with a 2.91gaa and .913sv%; Jamie Tucker is 0-2-0-1 with a 4.99gaa and .845sv%.
Hot and Cold
- Joel Edmundson has a goal and seven points in the last 13 games
- Morgan Rielly has five assists in the last 13 games.
- Dylan McIlrath has a goal and four points in the last 11 games
- Collin Bowman has two goals and six points in the last 11 games.
- Joey Kornelsen has three goals and six points in the last 13 games
- Cody Beach has two goals and five points in the last eight games
- Sebastian Svendsen has five goals and 12 points in the last 14 games
- Quinton Howden has 11 goals and 21 points in the last 15 games
- Spencer Edwards has seven goals and 12 points in his last 11 games
- Dylan Hood has four goals and 15 points in the last 13 games
- Antonin Honejsek has four goals and 11 points in the last eight games
- Moose Jaw’s power play has two goals in the last seven games (2-for-33)
- Moose Jaw’s penalty kill has allowed 14 goals in the last eight games (14ga/45opp)
- Moose Jaw is 16-8-2 v East Division
Remaining Schedule
The Moose Jaw Warriors have 14 regular season games remaining. They currently have a 32-22-2-2 record, which has them in 5th place in the Eastern Conference, 11 up on Edmonton and nine back of 4th place Medicine Hat. Including tonight, the Warriors have seven home games and seven road goals left. They play the East Division 12 more times and the Central Division two times.
Thursday, February 17, 2011
Bingo!
While I was attending the Twisted Ink thank you luncheon, Kendall McFaull, Collin Bowman and Jordan Wyton stopped by the Booster Club Bingo down at the Bingo Hall near Main Street Moose Jaw. The players helped out selling Nevada's and bingo sheets.
The Warriors Booster Club works countless bingos every month to raise funds for the Warriors.
The Warriors Booster Club works countless bingos every month to raise funds for the Warriors.
Hunger in Moose Jaw receives a cheque from Twisted Ink
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It's Almost Here!
It's almost here!
The Warriors first ever Skills Competition. Team Cuthbert will be taking on Team Johnson. Presented by Sponsors Cross Canada Flooring and Century West Homes, the afternoon event will put the Warriors squad to a test of just who has the hardest, most accurate and most tricky shot on the team.
The Warriors first ever Skills Competition. Team Cuthbert will be taking on Team Johnson. Presented by Sponsors Cross Canada Flooring and Century West Homes, the afternoon event will put the Warriors squad to a test of just who has the hardest, most accurate and most tricky shot on the team.
Fans will see the teams compete in a puck control relay, shoot out and fastest skating competitions.
Some competitors you do not want to miss out on:
Quinton Howden- Fastest Skater Competition
Dylan Hood- Trick Shot Competition
Collin Bowman- Hardest Shot
Sebastian Svendsen- Shoot Out
Quinton Howden- Fastest Skater Competition
Dylan Hood- Trick Shot Competition
Collin Bowman- Hardest Shot
Sebastian Svendsen- Shoot Out
Your hosts for the afternoon event will be the voice of the Warriors James Gallo along side color commentator and Warriors Alumni, Derek Kletzel.
The event begins at 4:15 pm at the Civic Center. Tickets are $5 for season ticket holders and $10 for non-season ticket holders.
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
Hitmen Knock Off Warriors
The Warriors just didn't seem to get their stride tonight. Facing off with the bottom of the league Calgary Hitmen proved more difficult than one might imagine.
The Hitmen took the early lead only moments into the first period. Jimmy Bubnick found a hole on Warriors rookie goal tender Brandon Stone and made no mistake.
The Hitmen took the early lead only moments into the first period. Jimmy Bubnick found a hole on Warriors rookie goal tender Brandon Stone and made no mistake.
Two more Calgary markers would give the visitors a 2 goal lead that would not be met by the tribe. The Warriors only goal of the night came from Andrew Johnson nearing the end of the second. A scoreless third period would bring Calgary a 3-1 victory and a much needed two points.
The Warriors have a home and home series against the Raiders this weekend. A crucial 4 points is on the line. Watch your hometown team Saturday night back at the Civic Center.
Calgary Comes to the Jaw Tonight
v. CalgaryTonight is the final meeting of the season between the Warriors and Calgary Hitmen. Moose Jaw is 2-1 against Calgary, posting a 1-1 record on the road and 1-0 at home. The Warriors have outscored the Hitmen 14-10.
Dylan Hood leads the Warriors with six goals and eight points against the Hitmen; Spencer Edwards has three goals and five points; Cody Beach has a goal and four points; Antonin Honejsek has a goal and three points; Joey Kornelsen has a goal and two points; Quinton Howden, Dylan McIlrath, and Morgan Rielly have two assists each; Thomas Heemskerk is 2-1 with a 3.04gaa and .893sv%.
Jimmy Bubnick, Kris Foucault, and Justin Kirsch lead the Hitmen with two goals and three points each against the Warriors; Tyler Fiddler has a goal and three points; Jaynen Rissling has two assists; Mike Snider is 1-1 with a 3.26gaa and .857sv%; Brandon Glover is 0-1 with a 5.25gaa and .833sv%.
Hot and Cold
- Joel Edmundson has a goal and seven points in the last 12 games
- Morgan Rielly has four assists in the last 12 games.
- Dylan McIlrath has a goal and four points in the last 10 games
- Collin Bowman has two goals and six points in the last 10 games.
- Sam Fioretti has a goal and two points in the last 16 games
- Joey Kornelsen has three goals and six points in the last 12 games
- Jesse Paradis has five assists in the last 13 games
- Cody Beach has two goals and five points in the last seven games
- Sebastian Svendsen has five goals and 11 points in the last 13 games
- Quinton Howden has 11 goals and 21 points in the last 14 games
- Spencer Edwards has seven goals and 12 points in his last 10 games
- Dylan Hood has four goals and 15 points in the last 12 games
- Antonin Honejsek has four goals and 11 points in the last eight games
- Moose Jaw’s power play has two goals in the last six games (2-for-30)
- Thomas Heemskerk had started 13 straight games
- Moose Jaw’s penalty kill has allowed 14 goals in the last seven games (14ga/40opp)
- Moose Jaw is 16-8-2 v East Division
- Moose Jaw is 11-2-2-2 in one goal games and 8-5 in two goal games
The Visitors...
HITMEN HEADLINES: The Calgary Hitmen play game two of a three game Saskatchewan road trip tonight in Moose Jaw against the Warriors. The Hitmen opened the swing last night with a 4-0 loss in Prince Albert marking the sixth time this season Calgary has been held off the score sheet. Eric Williams made 29 saves for his first career shutout while the Raiders struck for three first period goals. PA outshot Calgary 44-29. The Hitmen went 0-4 on the powerplay while the Raiders went 1-6. Calgary is now 2-2-0-1 in their last five.
VS MOOSE JAW: Tonight is the fourth and final regular season meetings. Moose Jaw leads the season series 2-1. The winning team has scored six goals in each of the previous three meetings.
Oct. 2 in Calgary; Hitmen 6 Warriors 2. Six different Hitmen struck for goals.
Nov. 21 in Moose Jaw; Warriors 6 Hitmen 3. Dylan Hood and Spencer Edwards both scored twice for Moose Jaw.
Dec. 28 in Calgary; Warriors 6 Hitmen 1. Dylan Hood with a hat trick.
VS MOOSE JAW: Tonight is the fourth and final regular season meetings. Moose Jaw leads the season series 2-1. The winning team has scored six goals in each of the previous three meetings.
Oct. 2 in Calgary; Hitmen 6 Warriors 2. Six different Hitmen struck for goals.
Nov. 21 in Moose Jaw; Warriors 6 Hitmen 3. Dylan Hood and Spencer Edwards both scored twice for Moose Jaw.
Dec. 28 in Calgary; Warriors 6 Hitmen 1. Dylan Hood with a hat trick.
INSIDE THE SERIES
Shots on goal: MJ 84 Cal 72 Powerplays: MJ 5-15 (33.3%) Cal 3-20 (15%)
WHAT’S LEFT: Calgary has 15 games left in the regular season schedule (7 Home, 8 Road)
STREAKIN: Kris Foucault (2g 2a) had his two game point streak snapped last night in Prince Albert. Brooks Macek has points in nine of his last 12 games (4g 7a). Misha Fisenko (2g 2a) has points in three of his last five games.
BUS TIME: Including tonight in Moose Jaw the Hitmen will play three of their next four and five of their next seven games on the road.
Shots on goal: MJ 84 Cal 72 Powerplays: MJ 5-15 (33.3%) Cal 3-20 (15%)
WHAT’S LEFT: Calgary has 15 games left in the regular season schedule (7 Home, 8 Road)
STREAKIN: Kris Foucault (2g 2a) had his two game point streak snapped last night in Prince Albert. Brooks Macek has points in nine of his last 12 games (4g 7a). Misha Fisenko (2g 2a) has points in three of his last five games.
BUS TIME: Including tonight in Moose Jaw the Hitmen will play three of their next four and five of their next seven games on the road.
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
Howden Takes CHL Player of the Week Award
Toronto, ON – The Canadian Hockey League today announced that Florida Panthers prospect Quinton Howden of the Moose Jaw Warriors is the CHL Player of the Week for the week ending February 13. Howden scored five goals with four assists for nine points in three games with a plus-minus rating of plus-5.
Howden opened the week with the best offensive game of his career recording his first WHL hat-trick and five-point game with two assists despite a 6-5 overtime loss to the Saskatoon Blades as second star of the contest. Howden would lead the Warriors to victory on Friday night scoring a goal and two assists as first star of a 5-4 shootout win over the Edmonton Oil Kings. The Blades would get the best of the Warriors again on Saturday with Howden chipping in a goal despite the 5-3 loss.
Howden, a 19-year-old from Oak Bank, MB, is playing in his third full WHL season with the Warriors. Selected in the first round of the 2010 NHL Entry Draft, 25th overall by the Florida Panthers, Howden has 33 goals and 29 assists for 62 points in 45 games played. He also competed as a member of Canada’s National Junior Team at the 2011 World Junior Hockey Championship in Buffalo, New York.
Joël Champagne of the Quebec Remparts was also considered after scoring two goals and four assists for six points in two games. In the OHL, Jason Akeson of the Kitchener Rangers had 10 points in four games including three goals and seven assists.
2010-11 CHL Players of the Week:
Feb. 7 – Feb. 13: Quinton Howden, Moose Jaw Warriors
Jan. 31 – Feb. 6: Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, Red Deer Rebels
Jan. 24 – Jan. 30: Cody Lindsay, Ottawa 67’s
Jan. 17 – Jan. 23: Tyler Johnson, Spokane Chiefs
Jan. 10 – Jan. 16: Sean Couturier, Drummondville Voltigeurs
Jan. 3 – Jan. 9: Zach O’Brien, Acadie-Bathurst Titan
Dec. 27 – Jan. 2: Joey Hishon, Owen Sound Attack
Dec. 13 – Dec. 19: Jonathan Parker, Prince Albert Raiders
Dec. 6 – Dec. 12: Cody Eakin, Swift Current Broncos
Nov. 29 РDec. 5: Charles Hudon, Chicoutimi Saguen̩ens
Nov. 22 – Nov. 28: Zack Phillips, Saint John Sea Dogs
Nov. 15 – Nov. 21: Christian Thomas, Oshawa Generals
Nov. 8 – Nov. 14: Brendan Ranford, Kamloops Blazers
Nov. 1 – Nov. 7: Jason Akeson, Kitchener Rangers
Oct. 25 – Oct. 31: Andrej Kudrna, Red Deer Rebels
Oct. 18 – Oct. 24: Michaël Bournival, Shawinigan Cataractes
Oct. 11 – Oct. 17: Sena Acolatse, Prince George Cougars
Oct. 4 – Oct. 10: Nathan Moon, Kingston Frontenacs
Sept. 27 – Oct. 3: Brandon Hynes, Victoriaville Tigres
Sept. 23 – Sept. 26: Alex Aleardi, Plymouth Whalers
Howden opened the week with the best offensive game of his career recording his first WHL hat-trick and five-point game with two assists despite a 6-5 overtime loss to the Saskatoon Blades as second star of the contest. Howden would lead the Warriors to victory on Friday night scoring a goal and two assists as first star of a 5-4 shootout win over the Edmonton Oil Kings. The Blades would get the best of the Warriors again on Saturday with Howden chipping in a goal despite the 5-3 loss.
Howden, a 19-year-old from Oak Bank, MB, is playing in his third full WHL season with the Warriors. Selected in the first round of the 2010 NHL Entry Draft, 25th overall by the Florida Panthers, Howden has 33 goals and 29 assists for 62 points in 45 games played. He also competed as a member of Canada’s National Junior Team at the 2011 World Junior Hockey Championship in Buffalo, New York.
Joël Champagne of the Quebec Remparts was also considered after scoring two goals and four assists for six points in two games. In the OHL, Jason Akeson of the Kitchener Rangers had 10 points in four games including three goals and seven assists.
2010-11 CHL Players of the Week:
Feb. 7 – Feb. 13: Quinton Howden, Moose Jaw Warriors
Jan. 31 – Feb. 6: Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, Red Deer Rebels
Jan. 24 – Jan. 30: Cody Lindsay, Ottawa 67’s
Jan. 17 – Jan. 23: Tyler Johnson, Spokane Chiefs
Jan. 10 – Jan. 16: Sean Couturier, Drummondville Voltigeurs
Jan. 3 – Jan. 9: Zach O’Brien, Acadie-Bathurst Titan
Dec. 27 – Jan. 2: Joey Hishon, Owen Sound Attack
Dec. 13 – Dec. 19: Jonathan Parker, Prince Albert Raiders
Dec. 6 – Dec. 12: Cody Eakin, Swift Current Broncos
Nov. 29 РDec. 5: Charles Hudon, Chicoutimi Saguen̩ens
Nov. 22 – Nov. 28: Zack Phillips, Saint John Sea Dogs
Nov. 15 – Nov. 21: Christian Thomas, Oshawa Generals
Nov. 8 – Nov. 14: Brendan Ranford, Kamloops Blazers
Nov. 1 – Nov. 7: Jason Akeson, Kitchener Rangers
Oct. 25 – Oct. 31: Andrej Kudrna, Red Deer Rebels
Oct. 18 – Oct. 24: Michaël Bournival, Shawinigan Cataractes
Oct. 11 – Oct. 17: Sena Acolatse, Prince George Cougars
Oct. 4 – Oct. 10: Nathan Moon, Kingston Frontenacs
Sept. 27 – Oct. 3: Brandon Hynes, Victoriaville Tigres
Sept. 23 – Sept. 26: Alex Aleardi, Plymouth Whalers
Monday, February 14, 2011
Howden Named WHL Player of the Week
CALGARY, AB. – The WHL Player of the Week is forward Quinton Howden of the Moose Jaw Warriors.
Howden picked up nine points, scoring five goals and four assists to go with a +5 rating, in three games this past week, helping the Warriors to 1-1-1-0 record.
On Wednesday, February 9th, the Warriors were in Saskatoon taking on the League leading Blades. Howden scored his first career WHL hat-trick, added two assists and was named the games 2nd Star as the Blades won the offensive juggernaut 6-5 in over-time over the Warriors. On Friday, February 11th, the Warriors played host to the Edmonton Oil Kings. Howden scored one goal, two assists and was named the games 1st Star as the Warriors downed the Oil Kings 5-4 in the shoot-out. The Saskatoon Blades then paid a visit to the Civic Centre in Moose Jaw to face the Warriors on Saturday, February 12th. Howden scored one goal in the Warriors’ 5-3 defeat at the hands of the Blades.
Howden now has 33 goals on the season ranking him 10th in the WHL and sits 29th among all WHL scorers with 62 points (33 goals, 29 assists) in just 45 games played. The Warriors have a 4-4-2-0 record in their past ten contests to maintain their fifth spot in the WHL Eastern Conference standings with a 32-21-2-2 record for 68 points.
Howden, a 19 year-old (1992) from Oak Bank, MB, is playing his third full season with the Warriors who made him the 1st overall pick in the 2007 WHL Bantam Draft. The 1st round – 25th overall NHL Draft pick of the Florida Panthers also helped Team Canada to a Silver Medal at the 2011 IIHF World Junior Hockey Championships.
The WHL has also nominated Darcy Kuemper of the Red Deer Rebels for the CHL Goaltender of the Week Award. Kuemper posted a 2-1-0-0 record this past week with one shut-out, stopping 97 of 101 shots faced for a 1.35 goals-against average and a 0.960 save percentage. Kuemper, a native of Saskatoon, SK, came up just short in a 3-1 loss to Medicine Hat Tigers then led the Rebels to wins over the Calgary Hitmen and Lethbridge Hurricanes.
WHL Player of the Week
Feb. 7 – Feb. 13: Quinton Howden, Moose Jaw Warriors
Jan. 31 – Feb. 6: Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, Red Deer Rebels
Jan. 24 – Jan. 30: Cody Chikie, Kelowna Rockets
Jan. 17 – Jan. 23: Tyler Johnson, Spokane Chiefs
Jan. 10 – Jan. 16: Darcy Kuemper, Red Deer Rebels
Jan. 3 – Jan. 9: Stefan Elliott, Saskatoon Blades
Dec. 27 – Jan. 2: Austin Fyten, Lethbridge Hurricanes
Dec. 13 – Dec. 19: Jonathan Parker, Prince Albert Raiders
Dec. 6 – Dec. 12: Cody Eakin, Swift Current Broncos
Nov. 29 – Dec. 5: Mark Pysyk, Edmonton Oil Kings
Nov. 22 – Nov. 28: Linden Vey, Medicine Hat Tigers
Nov. 15 – Nov. 21: Kellan Tochkin, Everett Silvertips
Nov. 8 – Nov. 14: Brendan Ranford, Kamloops Blazers
Nov. 1 – Nov. 7: Mitchell Callahan, Kelowna Rockets
Oct. 25 – Oct. 31: Andrej Kudrna, Red Deer Rebels
Oct. 18 – Oct. 24: Craig Cunningham, Vancouver Giants
Oct. 11 – Oct. 17: Sena Acolatse, Prince George Cougars
Oct. 4 – Oct. 10: Darian Dziurzynski, Saskatoon Blades
Sept. 27 – Oct. 3: Brad Ross, Portland Winterhawks
Sept. 24 – Sept. 26: Tyler Maxwell, Everett Silvertips
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Howden picked up nine points, scoring five goals and four assists to go with a +5 rating, in three games this past week, helping the Warriors to 1-1-1-0 record.
On Wednesday, February 9th, the Warriors were in Saskatoon taking on the League leading Blades. Howden scored his first career WHL hat-trick, added two assists and was named the games 2nd Star as the Blades won the offensive juggernaut 6-5 in over-time over the Warriors. On Friday, February 11th, the Warriors played host to the Edmonton Oil Kings. Howden scored one goal, two assists and was named the games 1st Star as the Warriors downed the Oil Kings 5-4 in the shoot-out. The Saskatoon Blades then paid a visit to the Civic Centre in Moose Jaw to face the Warriors on Saturday, February 12th. Howden scored one goal in the Warriors’ 5-3 defeat at the hands of the Blades.
Howden now has 33 goals on the season ranking him 10th in the WHL and sits 29th among all WHL scorers with 62 points (33 goals, 29 assists) in just 45 games played. The Warriors have a 4-4-2-0 record in their past ten contests to maintain their fifth spot in the WHL Eastern Conference standings with a 32-21-2-2 record for 68 points.
Howden, a 19 year-old (1992) from Oak Bank, MB, is playing his third full season with the Warriors who made him the 1st overall pick in the 2007 WHL Bantam Draft. The 1st round – 25th overall NHL Draft pick of the Florida Panthers also helped Team Canada to a Silver Medal at the 2011 IIHF World Junior Hockey Championships.
The WHL has also nominated Darcy Kuemper of the Red Deer Rebels for the CHL Goaltender of the Week Award. Kuemper posted a 2-1-0-0 record this past week with one shut-out, stopping 97 of 101 shots faced for a 1.35 goals-against average and a 0.960 save percentage. Kuemper, a native of Saskatoon, SK, came up just short in a 3-1 loss to Medicine Hat Tigers then led the Rebels to wins over the Calgary Hitmen and Lethbridge Hurricanes.
WHL Player of the Week
Feb. 7 – Feb. 13: Quinton Howden, Moose Jaw Warriors
Jan. 31 – Feb. 6: Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, Red Deer Rebels
Jan. 24 – Jan. 30: Cody Chikie, Kelowna Rockets
Jan. 17 – Jan. 23: Tyler Johnson, Spokane Chiefs
Jan. 10 – Jan. 16: Darcy Kuemper, Red Deer Rebels
Jan. 3 – Jan. 9: Stefan Elliott, Saskatoon Blades
Dec. 27 – Jan. 2: Austin Fyten, Lethbridge Hurricanes
Dec. 13 – Dec. 19: Jonathan Parker, Prince Albert Raiders
Dec. 6 – Dec. 12: Cody Eakin, Swift Current Broncos
Nov. 29 – Dec. 5: Mark Pysyk, Edmonton Oil Kings
Nov. 22 – Nov. 28: Linden Vey, Medicine Hat Tigers
Nov. 15 – Nov. 21: Kellan Tochkin, Everett Silvertips
Nov. 8 – Nov. 14: Brendan Ranford, Kamloops Blazers
Nov. 1 – Nov. 7: Mitchell Callahan, Kelowna Rockets
Oct. 25 – Oct. 31: Andrej Kudrna, Red Deer Rebels
Oct. 18 – Oct. 24: Craig Cunningham, Vancouver Giants
Oct. 11 – Oct. 17: Sena Acolatse, Prince George Cougars
Oct. 4 – Oct. 10: Darian Dziurzynski, Saskatoon Blades
Sept. 27 – Oct. 3: Brad Ross, Portland Winterhawks
Sept. 24 – Sept. 26: Tyler Maxwell, Everett Silvertips
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Monday Morning
Happy Valentine's Day readers!
Quiet day around the rink, the players are taking a much needed rest day away from the ice.
What a weekend of hockey. A thrilling shoot out win Friday night followed by a heated match up with the Saskatoon Blades. It seems these two teams are building quite the rivalry as we head into the play off stretch.
There has been a bit of controversy and upset over some of the referee's calls Saturday night. It would seem it was going to be one tough game for the stripes the minute the puck dropped. In the photo on the left, Brayden Schenn and Kendall McFaull seem to be having a scuffle as fans look on.
The Warriors will host Saskatoon again next Saturday. The tribe will return to Saskatoon the following Saturday.
Busy week ahead for the tribe. Calgary will be in the Jaw Wednesday, in Prince Albert Friday and hosting the Raiders Saturday. Sunday the Warriors will host their first ever Skills Competition.
A few other thoughts...
The Blazers and Giants travelled all the way to the Yukon for Hockey Day in Canada. Very cool idea.
The Pats and Hitmen will take part in the second outdoor WHL game on Monday. Hopefully lots of fan's come out to watch.... could Regina ever host an outdoor game at Mosaic? With Saskatchewan weather... it would be tough... but Sask fans are used to bundling up in November for Rider games.
The playoff race is on and from the looks of things the Warriors are stuck in 5th place for the time being. Medicine Hat fell to the Pat's in a shoot out Saturday night, but still have a game in hand and a 8 point lead. Kootenay has a 9 point lead.
Medicine Hat has 16 games left to go. Kootenay has 15 games to go like Moose Jaw.
Warriors final 15 games look like this:
Calgary
Prince Albert (2)
Swift Current
Saskatoon (3)
Prince Albert
Kootenay
Lethbridge
Regina (3)
Brandon (2)
It is going to be an interesting final 5 weeks! Have a great Monday...
Saturday, February 12, 2011
Blades Dig in for a Win
The Warriors weren't only trying to fill up the net with pucks Saturday, but also full of pet toys for the Moose Jaw Humane Society in the "Filling Empty Nets for Needy Pets" campaign. The night began with a Cody Beach goal just 1:03 into the first. Jake Trask found the back of Heemskerk's net; Curtis Hamilton would follow suit making it 2-1 Blades. Marek Viedensky finished off the period with one last goal for the visitors.
Warriors would fight back in the second with a Joey Kornelsen marker. That would be all for scoring in the second. The name of the game was... fights. The two teams were heated from the moment they stepped on the ice; spilling over from their last meeting only days ago.
Third period, Warriors star Quinton Howden would find the game tieing goal. 3-3... a tough fought period would result in a bad angle shot and a goal for Marek Viedensky in the final minute of play. With Heemskerk on the bench, the tribe would make one last charge. The Blades would regain control and notch an empty net goal from Jake Trask.
Tough loss for the tribe and a tougher night for the referees. Blades win it 5-3. Thomas Heemskerk earned second star honors with his 48 shot performance.
Warriors would fight back in the second with a Joey Kornelsen marker. That would be all for scoring in the second. The name of the game was... fights. The two teams were heated from the moment they stepped on the ice; spilling over from their last meeting only days ago.
Third period, Warriors star Quinton Howden would find the game tieing goal. 3-3... a tough fought period would result in a bad angle shot and a goal for Marek Viedensky in the final minute of play. With Heemskerk on the bench, the tribe would make one last charge. The Blades would regain control and notch an empty net goal from Jake Trask.
Tough loss for the tribe and a tougher night for the referees. Blades win it 5-3. Thomas Heemskerk earned second star honors with his 48 shot performance.
Warriors Ready for Rematch with Blades
v. Saskatoon
Tonight is the fifth meeting of the season and second this week between the Warriors and Saskatoon Blades. Moose Jaw is 2-1-1 against the Blades, posting a 2-0 record at home and 0-1-1 record on the road.
Dylan Hood leads the Warriors with two goals and 11 points against the Blades; Quinton Howden has five goals and 10 points; Spencer Edwards has four goals and seven points; Antonin Honejsek has a goal and three points; Joey Kornelsen, Dylan McIlrath, Jesse Paradis, and Morgan Rielly have a goal and two points each; Thomas Heemskerk is 2-1-1 with a 3.20gaa and .890sv%.
Darian Dziurzynski leads the Blades with four goals against the Warriors; Stefan Elliot, Curtis Hamilton, and Brayden Schenn have two goals and four points each; Jake Trask has a goal and three points; Marek Viedensky has a goal and two points; Matej Stransky and Lukas Sutter have two assists each; Steven Stanford is 2-2 with a 4.63gaa and .843sv%.
Hot and Cold
- Joel Edmundson has a goal and seven points in the last 11 games
- Morgan Rielly has three assists in the last 11 games.
- Dylan McIlrath has a goal and four points in the last nine games
- Collin Bowman has two goals and six points in the last nine games.
- Sam Fioretti has a goal and two points in the last 15 games
- Joey Kornelsen has two goals and five points in the last 11 games
- Jesse Paradis has five assists in the last 12 games
- Cody Beach has one goal and two points in the last six games
- Sebastian Svendsen has five goals and nine points in the last 12 games
- Quinton Howden has 10 goals and 20 points in the last 13 games
- Spencer Edwards has seven goals and 11 points in his last nine games
- Dylan Hood has four goals and 15 points in the last 11 games
- Antonin Honejsek has four goals and 11 points in the last eight games
- Moose Jaw’s power play has two goals in the last five games (2-for-24)
- Thomas Heemskerk had started 12 straight games
- Moose Jaw’s penalty kill has allowed 12 goals in the last six games (12ga/34opp)
- Moose Jaw is 16-7-2 v East Division
- Moose Jaw is 11-2-2-2 in one goal games and 8-4 in two goal games
Saskatoon Blades
The top 2 teams in the East Division meet for the 2nd time in less than a week tonight as the Blades make their 2nd last trip to the Civic Centre this year. Tonight’s game is the fifth of eight regular season meetings between the Saskatoon Blades (43-10-0-2) and the Moose Jaw Warriors (32-20-2-2). The Blades and Warriors have split the season series thus far with the home team winning every game.
The last time these two teams met was earlier this week in Saskatoon when the Blades defeated the Warriors by a score of 6-5. Despite 5 point nights from Warriors Dylan Hood and Quinton Howden, the Blades Brayden Schenn (who had a 4 point night himself with 2G and 2A) scored in OT, while on the PP, to stake the home team to victory.
The Blades have 4 players who have each picked up 4 points each in the 4 previous games vs. Moose Jaw this season. Darian Dziurzynski has scored 4 times vs. Moose Jaw while teammates Stefan Elliott, Curtis Hamilton, and Brayden Schenn have each notched 2 goals and 2 assists a piece. For Moose Jaw; the top line of Dylan Hood (2G 9A), Quinton Howden (5G 5A), and Spencer Edwards (4G 3A) have caused the Blades fits all year as the trio has combined for 28 points this season vs. Saskatoon.
Blades Last Game
The Saskatoon Blades achieved a perfect "10" Friday night! The Bridge City Bunch used their power play to sprint out to a lead they wouldn't relinquish on the way to a 7-2 triumph over the Prince Albert Raiders for their 10th straight win.
A crowd of 5,833 at Credit Union Centre saw Brayden Schenn score the game's first two goals on the man-power advantage before Chris Collins cancelled out Igor Revenko's brilliant individual effort, with an early second period power play score to give Saskatoon a 3-1 lead. After that, it was all even strength scoring as Collins added a second goal with Darian Dziurzynski, Teigan Zahn and Darren Dietz adding singles for the 43-10-2 Bridge City Bunch. Todd Fiddler finished off the scoring late in the third period as P-A was out-shot 43-27 in seeing their record fall to 22-30-5.
By The Numbers
- The Saskatoon Blades enter tonight’s game riding a season long 10 game winning streak and a 4 game road winning streak. The Blades have the league’s best record at 43-10-0-2 as well as the league’s 2nd best road record at 18-8-0-1.
- Steven Stanford continues to be ranked near the top of every WHL goaltending stat categories. Stanford ranks 2nd in wins with 30, is tied for 4th in save percentage with a 91.5% mark and is 4th in Goals against Average with a 2.62.
- Curtis Hamilton will be playing in his 200th career WHL game tonight. Hamilton, a 2nd round draft pick of the Edmonton Oilers this past season, picked up his 150th point of his career last night with an assist on the Blades 1st goal of the game. The 19 year old from Kelowna, BC has picked up 58 goals and 92 assists in his WHL thus far
- Brayden Schenn enters tonight’s game riding a 6 game scoring streak. In all 6 of those games Schenn has recorded multiple point games, 2 of which were 4 point outings. The 19 year old L.A. Kings prospect has 8 goals and 9 assists during his current streak.
- For the 2nd consecutive week, the Saskatoon Blades have been ranked 3rd in the CHL Top Ten Rankings. The top ten is voted upon by a panel of NHL Scouts. The Blades and the Mississauga St. Mike’s Majors are the only 2 teams in the CHL to have been ranked in the top 10 in all 20 weeks of the season.
- The Saskatoon Blades have the 9th ranked PP unit in the league, having clicked on 19.9% of their opportunities this season (47 of 236). The Blades have scored pp goals in 9 games of their current 10 game winning streak over which time they are 16 for 52 (30.8%) on the man advantage. The Blades penalty kill is ranked 3rd in the league having killed off 84.7% of their shorthanded situations. The Blades are also tied for 3rd in the league in shorthanded goals scored with 12.
Year by Year Breakdown by Player:
(90) 20 – 3: Zahn, Stanford, Viedensky
(91) 19 – 6: Dziurzynski, Hamilton, S. Elliott, Morrison, Trask, Schenn
(92) 18 – 3: Nicholls, Collins, Cox
(93) 17 – 7: Siemens, Benson, Thrower, Dietz, Sutter, Stransky, A. Elliott, Oswald
(94) 16 – 3: Bews, Olsen, Stipancik
Tonight is the fifth meeting of the season and second this week between the Warriors and Saskatoon Blades. Moose Jaw is 2-1-1 against the Blades, posting a 2-0 record at home and 0-1-1 record on the road.
Dylan Hood leads the Warriors with two goals and 11 points against the Blades; Quinton Howden has five goals and 10 points; Spencer Edwards has four goals and seven points; Antonin Honejsek has a goal and three points; Joey Kornelsen, Dylan McIlrath, Jesse Paradis, and Morgan Rielly have a goal and two points each; Thomas Heemskerk is 2-1-1 with a 3.20gaa and .890sv%.
Darian Dziurzynski leads the Blades with four goals against the Warriors; Stefan Elliot, Curtis Hamilton, and Brayden Schenn have two goals and four points each; Jake Trask has a goal and three points; Marek Viedensky has a goal and two points; Matej Stransky and Lukas Sutter have two assists each; Steven Stanford is 2-2 with a 4.63gaa and .843sv%.
Hot and Cold
- Joel Edmundson has a goal and seven points in the last 11 games
- Morgan Rielly has three assists in the last 11 games.
- Dylan McIlrath has a goal and four points in the last nine games
- Collin Bowman has two goals and six points in the last nine games.
- Sam Fioretti has a goal and two points in the last 15 games
- Joey Kornelsen has two goals and five points in the last 11 games
- Jesse Paradis has five assists in the last 12 games
- Cody Beach has one goal and two points in the last six games
- Sebastian Svendsen has five goals and nine points in the last 12 games
- Quinton Howden has 10 goals and 20 points in the last 13 games
- Spencer Edwards has seven goals and 11 points in his last nine games
- Dylan Hood has four goals and 15 points in the last 11 games
- Antonin Honejsek has four goals and 11 points in the last eight games
- Moose Jaw’s power play has two goals in the last five games (2-for-24)
- Thomas Heemskerk had started 12 straight games
- Moose Jaw’s penalty kill has allowed 12 goals in the last six games (12ga/34opp)
- Moose Jaw is 16-7-2 v East Division
- Moose Jaw is 11-2-2-2 in one goal games and 8-4 in two goal games
Saskatoon Blades
The top 2 teams in the East Division meet for the 2nd time in less than a week tonight as the Blades make their 2nd last trip to the Civic Centre this year. Tonight’s game is the fifth of eight regular season meetings between the Saskatoon Blades (43-10-0-2) and the Moose Jaw Warriors (32-20-2-2). The Blades and Warriors have split the season series thus far with the home team winning every game.
The last time these two teams met was earlier this week in Saskatoon when the Blades defeated the Warriors by a score of 6-5. Despite 5 point nights from Warriors Dylan Hood and Quinton Howden, the Blades Brayden Schenn (who had a 4 point night himself with 2G and 2A) scored in OT, while on the PP, to stake the home team to victory.
The Blades have 4 players who have each picked up 4 points each in the 4 previous games vs. Moose Jaw this season. Darian Dziurzynski has scored 4 times vs. Moose Jaw while teammates Stefan Elliott, Curtis Hamilton, and Brayden Schenn have each notched 2 goals and 2 assists a piece. For Moose Jaw; the top line of Dylan Hood (2G 9A), Quinton Howden (5G 5A), and Spencer Edwards (4G 3A) have caused the Blades fits all year as the trio has combined for 28 points this season vs. Saskatoon.
Blades Last Game
The Saskatoon Blades achieved a perfect "10" Friday night! The Bridge City Bunch used their power play to sprint out to a lead they wouldn't relinquish on the way to a 7-2 triumph over the Prince Albert Raiders for their 10th straight win.
A crowd of 5,833 at Credit Union Centre saw Brayden Schenn score the game's first two goals on the man-power advantage before Chris Collins cancelled out Igor Revenko's brilliant individual effort, with an early second period power play score to give Saskatoon a 3-1 lead. After that, it was all even strength scoring as Collins added a second goal with Darian Dziurzynski, Teigan Zahn and Darren Dietz adding singles for the 43-10-2 Bridge City Bunch. Todd Fiddler finished off the scoring late in the third period as P-A was out-shot 43-27 in seeing their record fall to 22-30-5.
By The Numbers
- The Saskatoon Blades enter tonight’s game riding a season long 10 game winning streak and a 4 game road winning streak. The Blades have the league’s best record at 43-10-0-2 as well as the league’s 2nd best road record at 18-8-0-1.
- Steven Stanford continues to be ranked near the top of every WHL goaltending stat categories. Stanford ranks 2nd in wins with 30, is tied for 4th in save percentage with a 91.5% mark and is 4th in Goals against Average with a 2.62.
- Curtis Hamilton will be playing in his 200th career WHL game tonight. Hamilton, a 2nd round draft pick of the Edmonton Oilers this past season, picked up his 150th point of his career last night with an assist on the Blades 1st goal of the game. The 19 year old from Kelowna, BC has picked up 58 goals and 92 assists in his WHL thus far
- Brayden Schenn enters tonight’s game riding a 6 game scoring streak. In all 6 of those games Schenn has recorded multiple point games, 2 of which were 4 point outings. The 19 year old L.A. Kings prospect has 8 goals and 9 assists during his current streak.
- For the 2nd consecutive week, the Saskatoon Blades have been ranked 3rd in the CHL Top Ten Rankings. The top ten is voted upon by a panel of NHL Scouts. The Blades and the Mississauga St. Mike’s Majors are the only 2 teams in the CHL to have been ranked in the top 10 in all 20 weeks of the season.
- The Saskatoon Blades have the 9th ranked PP unit in the league, having clicked on 19.9% of their opportunities this season (47 of 236). The Blades have scored pp goals in 9 games of their current 10 game winning streak over which time they are 16 for 52 (30.8%) on the man advantage. The Blades penalty kill is ranked 3rd in the league having killed off 84.7% of their shorthanded situations. The Blades are also tied for 3rd in the league in shorthanded goals scored with 12.
Year by Year Breakdown by Player:
(90) 20 – 3: Zahn, Stanford, Viedensky
(91) 19 – 6: Dziurzynski, Hamilton, S. Elliott, Morrison, Trask, Schenn
(92) 18 – 3: Nicholls, Collins, Cox
(93) 17 – 7: Siemens, Benson, Thrower, Dietz, Sutter, Stransky, A. Elliott, Oswald
(94) 16 – 3: Bews, Olsen, Stipancik
Friday, February 11, 2011
Hamonic with a Gordie Howe Hat Trick
What a night for Travis Hamonic.... a goal, 2 assists and a fight. A Gordie Howe hat trick!
Travis banked his second NHL goal in the Islanders 9-3 domination of the Pittsburgh Penguins.
Check it out.... http://youtube.com/watch?v=yvbbsGHDumI
Way to go Travis.
Travis banked his second NHL goal in the Islanders 9-3 domination of the Pittsburgh Penguins.
Check it out.... http://youtube.com/watch?v=yvbbsGHDumI
Way to go Travis.
Svendsen Shoot Out Sensation
Here is tonights game sheet link... http://www.whl.ca/schedule/show/game/40435
Friday night began with the naming of the January Zeke's Player of the Month, the honor went to Collin Bowman.
First period action seen the Warriors on the board first, with a short handed goal only minutes in from Sebastian Svendsen.
Oil Kings would not wait long to find an equalizer; coming from Captain Mark Pysyk. The Oil Kings would not stop there. Three minutes later, Jordan Hickmott found an open corner and the second Oil Kings goal of the night. The Warriors own Captain, Spencer Edwards would make it a tie game to end the second period 2-2.
Second period, Rhett Rachinski gave the Oil Kings the lead. Warriors fought back with a goal from Joel Edmundson, his first of the season. Quinton Howden made it 4-3 to end the second. Third period seen just a single goal, from an Oil Kings stick. Colton Stephenson scored on Thomas Heemskerk to lock things up at 4 a piece.
Overtime would produce no scoring or penalties for either squad. To a shoot out we would go. Sebastian Svendsen scored the one and only goal and the game winner. Warriors take it 5-4 in a thrilling shoot out victory.
Friday night began with the naming of the January Zeke's Player of the Month, the honor went to Collin Bowman.
First period action seen the Warriors on the board first, with a short handed goal only minutes in from Sebastian Svendsen.
Oil Kings would not wait long to find an equalizer; coming from Captain Mark Pysyk. The Oil Kings would not stop there. Three minutes later, Jordan Hickmott found an open corner and the second Oil Kings goal of the night. The Warriors own Captain, Spencer Edwards would make it a tie game to end the second period 2-2.
Second period, Rhett Rachinski gave the Oil Kings the lead. Warriors fought back with a goal from Joel Edmundson, his first of the season. Quinton Howden made it 4-3 to end the second. Third period seen just a single goal, from an Oil Kings stick. Colton Stephenson scored on Thomas Heemskerk to lock things up at 4 a piece.
Overtime would produce no scoring or penalties for either squad. To a shoot out we would go. Sebastian Svendsen scored the one and only goal and the game winner. Warriors take it 5-4 in a thrilling shoot out victory.
Warriors and Oil Kings Tied after One
All tied up after one period! 2-2
Lines for tonight:
Paradis-Fioretti-Lyon
Svendsen-Kornelsen-Beach
Howden-Edwards-Hood
Wyton-Johnson-Grant
Edmundsen-Ehrhardt
Rielly-Franczyk
McFaull-Bowman
Starting in net: Heemskerk
Oil Kings:
Piluso-Hickmott-Abney
Wruck-Rachinski-Foster
Pelss-Ewanyk-Wilson
Stephans-St.Croix-Stephenson
Hrbas-Pysyk
Lowe-Dech
Laroque-Ven de Mosselaer
Starting in net: Brossiot
Out of the line up:
MJ
Cuthbert, Honejsek and McIlrath
EDMN
Legault, Reinhart, Reners
Lines for tonight:
Paradis-Fioretti-Lyon
Svendsen-Kornelsen-Beach
Howden-Edwards-Hood
Wyton-Johnson-Grant
Edmundsen-Ehrhardt
Rielly-Franczyk
McFaull-Bowman
Starting in net: Heemskerk
Oil Kings:
Piluso-Hickmott-Abney
Wruck-Rachinski-Foster
Pelss-Ewanyk-Wilson
Stephans-St.Croix-Stephenson
Hrbas-Pysyk
Lowe-Dech
Laroque-Ven de Mosselaer
Starting in net: Brossiot
Out of the line up:
MJ
Cuthbert, Honejsek and McIlrath
EDMN
Legault, Reinhart, Reners
Eight Warriors Prospects Selected to Play in Canada Games
Moose Jaw, SK.--- The Canada Winter Games runs from February 11th to the 27th in Halifax. The Moose Jaw Warriors will be well represented at the games. For the first time the hockey event is an Under-16 tournament as opposed to Under-17 as in the past.The team will feature players born in 1995 and drafted in the 2010 WHL Bantam Draft. The Warriors are proud to announce the following Warriors prospects participating in the tournament:
BC:
Brandon Potomak (F)
Alberta:
Torrin White (F)
Braiden Doucette (D) (Braiden was selected for Team Alberta, but is injured with a broken collarbone and will not play)
Saskatchewan:
Daniel Wapple (G)
Carter Hansen (F)
Manitoba:
Kurt Keats (F)
Brayden MacDonald (F)
Justin Paulic (G)
These players represent 8 players selected by the Moose Jaw Warrior Hockey Club in last draft year.
“This event will be a great experience for these young players,” commented Director of Hockey Operations Alan Millar. “It is a testament to the quality of players selected by our team’s scouting staff in 2010. A job well done by Robert MacLachlan and his scouting staff,” added Millar.
Mike Keane to have Jersey Retired Tonight
Courtesy of the Winnipage Free Press: 
The Manitoba Moose will retire the first jersey in their history Feb. 12 when Mike Keane’s No. 12 goes up to the rafters of the MTS Centre.
When the Moose play the San Antonio Rampage that night, Keane will be honoured with the number retirement and a special tribute. (Note: do you remember who the assistant coach is of the Rampage? Former Dir. Hockey Ops Jeff Truitt)
The team’s former captain played five seasons here in the AHL after a storied NHL career that saw him win the Stanley Cup with three different teams.
The former Montreal Canadiens captain played 1,230 regular-season NHL games and 443 more in the AHL before the Moose decided last summer not to offer him a new contract.
The last pro jersey retired in Winnipeg was Thomas Steen’s No. 25 near the end of the Jets’ tenure.
The Manitoba Moose will retire the first jersey in their history Feb. 12 when Mike Keane’s No. 12 goes up to the rafters of the MTS Centre. When the Moose play the San Antonio Rampage that night, Keane will be honoured with the number retirement and a special tribute. (Note: do you remember who the assistant coach is of the Rampage? Former Dir. Hockey Ops Jeff Truitt)
The team’s former captain played five seasons here in the AHL after a storied NHL career that saw him win the Stanley Cup with three different teams.
The former Montreal Canadiens captain played 1,230 regular-season NHL games and 443 more in the AHL before the Moose decided last summer not to offer him a new contract.
The last pro jersey retired in Winnipeg was Thomas Steen’s No. 25 near the end of the Jets’ tenure.
Congrats to Mike Keane!
Warriors vs Oil Kings Tonight 7 pm
Tonight is the fourth meeting of the season between the Warriors and Edmonton Oil Kings. Moose Jaw is 2-1 so far this season, posting a 1-0 record at home and 1-1 record on the road. The Warriors have outscored the Oil Kings 11-8.
Antonin Honejsek leads the Warriors with two goals and six points against Edmonton; Sebastian Svendsen has three goals and four points (1-1-2pts w/PA); Collin Bowman has two goals and three points; Dylan McIlrath has a goal and three points; Joey Kornelsen has a goal and two points; Joel Edmundson, Dylan Hood, and Quinton Howden have two assists each; Thomas Heemskerk is 2-1 with a 2.68gaa and .918sv%.
Jordan Hickmott leads the Oil Kings with two goals and four points against the Warriors; Kristians Pelss has three goals; TJ Foster has a goal and three points; Mark Pysyk has two assists; Marek Hrbas and Mark Reners have one goal each; Laurent Brossoit is 0-2 with a 4.54gaa and .855sv%.
Hot and Cold
- Joel Edmundson has five assists in the last 10 games
- Morgan Rielly has two assists in the last 10 games.
- Dylan McIlrath has a goal and four points in the last nine games
- Collin Bowman has two goals and six points in the last eight games.
- Sam Fioretti has a goal and two points in the last 14 games
- Joey Kornelsen has two goals and five points in the last 10 games
- Jesse Paradis has five assists in the last 11 games
- Cody Beach has one goal in the last five games
- Sebastian Svendsen has four goals and eight points in the last 11 games
- Quinton Howden has nine goals and 17 points in the last 12 games
- Spencer Edwards has six goals and nine points in his last eight games
- Dylan Hood has four goals and 13 points in the last 10 games
- Antonin Honejsek has four goals and 11 points in the last eight games
- Moose Jaw’s power play has one goal in the last four games (1-for-21)
- Moose Jaw’s penalty kill has allowed 12 goals in the last five games (12ga/33opp)
- Moose Jaw is 16-7-2 v East Division
- Moose Jaw is 10-2-2-2 in one goal games and 8-4 in two goal games
- Joel Edmundson has five assists in the last 10 games
- Morgan Rielly has two assists in the last 10 games.
- Dylan McIlrath has a goal and four points in the last nine games
- Collin Bowman has two goals and six points in the last eight games.
- Sam Fioretti has a goal and two points in the last 14 games
- Joey Kornelsen has two goals and five points in the last 10 games
- Jesse Paradis has five assists in the last 11 games
- Cody Beach has one goal in the last five games
- Sebastian Svendsen has four goals and eight points in the last 11 games
- Quinton Howden has nine goals and 17 points in the last 12 games
- Spencer Edwards has six goals and nine points in his last eight games
- Dylan Hood has four goals and 13 points in the last 10 games
- Antonin Honejsek has four goals and 11 points in the last eight games
- Moose Jaw’s power play has one goal in the last four games (1-for-21)
- Moose Jaw’s penalty kill has allowed 12 goals in the last five games (12ga/33opp)
- Moose Jaw is 16-7-2 v East Division
- Moose Jaw is 10-2-2-2 in one goal games and 8-4 in two goal games
Notes from the Opposition:
COMEBACK CRUSHES COUGARS: It was déjà vu for the Oil Kings on Tuesday at Rexall Place, as they overcame a sizeable deficit after 40 minutes to score four goals in the third period and post a dramatic victory over the Prince George Cougars for the second time this season. The Oil Kings and Cougars' first matchup of the year was on Oct. 10 at Rexall, and the home side trailed 6-3 after two periods only to come back and score four straight goals, eventually winning 8-7 in overtime as LW Dylan Wruck tallied the game-winner with less than one second left in sudden-death. Tuesday's thrilling affair was almost an exact replica, as the Oil Kings trailed 5-2 going into the final frame only to score four times and emerge with a 6-5 victory. Edmonton outshot Prince George 26-5 in the third period, and none other than Wruck notched the game-winner with 1:33 left on the clock. LW Rhett Rachinski, D Adrian Van de Mosselaer, C Travis Ewanyk, C Jordan Hickmott and LW Mike Piluso also scored in the win.
SEASON TO DATE: The Oil Kings currently have a 25-26-1-3 record this season, which includes two modern franchise record five-game winning streaks during the first half of the campaign. So far in 2011, the Oil Kings are 6-10-1-1 and are on a one-game winning streak following Tuesday’s comeback victory over Prince George. They sit in sixth place in the Eastern Conference with 54 points. Prince Albert and Swift Current each have 49 points to sit in seventh and eighth place, respectively, with one and three more games played than Edmonton, respectively. The Oil Kings and Warriors (31-20-2-2) are playing each other tonight for their fourth and final matchup of the season. Moose Jaw leads the season series 2-1, with a 3-2 Edmonton win on Oct. 3, as well as 3-2 and 6-3 Moose Jaw wins on Jan. 16 and Jan. 21, respectively.
WRUCK’S RECORD: Oil Kings LW Dylan Wruck scored his 30th goal of the season on Feb. 2 against the Tri-City Americans. With his 30th goal, the 18-year-old Saskatoon native set a new Oil Kings modern franchise record for goals in a single season, as he passed C Brenden Dowd, who tallied 29 in 2008-09. Wruck’s 32nd goal on Tuesday versus Prince George bumped him up to 58 points on the year, putting him four points back of Dowd and LW Jeff Lee, who scored 62 points apiece during the 2008-09 campaign. Wruck has 17 games remaining to score five more points and surpass Dowd and Lee to claim the modern franchise record for points in a single season as well.
VINCOUR MAKES HISTORY: RW Tomas Vincour made Oil Kings modern franchise history on Wednesday when he was called up to the NHL's Dallas Stars from their AHL affiliate Texas Stars and played his first career NHL game. Vincour is the first former member of the modern Oil Kings franchise to play an NHL regular season game. The 20-year-old logged 10:29 of ice time and registered one shot on goal as the Stars lost 3-2 in OT to the Phoenix Coyotes. Vincour played 147 regular season games with the Oil Kings during the 2007-08, 2008-09 and 2009-10 seasons and tallied 50 goals and 51 assists for 101 points during that time. He was selected by Dallas in the fifth round (129th overall) at the 2009 NHL Entry Draft and has played 44 games for the AHL's Texas Stars this season, scoring five goals and seven assists for 12 points.
INJURY REPORT: The Oil Kings are currently without the services of D Griffin Reinhart and RW Josh Lazowski, who are both out of the lineup for the remainder of the regular season as a result of injuries. Reinhart (wrist) was the top-scoring Edmonton defenceman prior to his injury on Jan. 29 against Prince Albert that will see him miss eight weeks. The 16-year-old rookie defenceman from West Vancouver, BC tallied six goals and 19 assists through 44 games. He was also selected as the team’s Unsung Hero for January. Lazowski (shoulder) was also a top point producer, as the 19-year-old first-year winger from Leduc, AB scored nine goals and 19 assists through 32 games.
Off the Ice Tonight
It is SGI's game night! A SADD group from Vanier will be coming in... look for them on the concourse and for an intermission geared towards how drinking impairs your vision and ability to drive.
Dont't forget, tomorrow night we are helping out the Moose Jaw Humane Society... bring a pet toy and buy some raffle tickets!
Thursday, February 10, 2011
What a Day
It's been a busy day!
First, radio this morning at 8:00 am... followed by our final John Chisholm visit for the season. Spencer Edwards, Dylan McIlrath and Jesse Paradis said a final farewell to the students and left tickets to attend the Skills Competition along with certificates of achievement for becoming Jr. Warriors. (See photo left).
From there, radio voicing. Some of the players were voicing ads for the Skills Competition. Keep a listen for Dylan Hood's... it is something else! You can hear them on Country 100 and during the Warriors home games.
Next up, SHAW interviews... Kendall McFaull and Sam Fioretti were interviewed for the "Inside Edge" by Greg and Brett from our local SHAW.
Finally, roster proofing for the Skills Competition, arranging a radio interview for Dave Hunchak, website updates and some work on this year's team poster (Poster night is coming up on the 19th).... I think you are going to love it (think nastalgic Crushed Can).
Big games this weekend.... Edmonton and Saskatoon. Tomorrow will have insights into both match ups.
Wednesday, February 9, 2011
Warriors in Saskatoon Tonight
The Moose Jaw Warriors will be in Saskatoon tonight to take on the Blades. The high flying Blades are on a 8 game winning streak and are 41-10-0-2. The Moose Jaw Warriors have handed the Blades two of their ten losses this season. The Blades are 9-1 in their last 10 games.
Here is a recap:
October 8th @ Saskatoon- 6-4 SK final.
October 19th @ Moose Jaw- 5-1 MJ final.
October 19th @ Moose Jaw- 5-1 MJ final.
December 14th @ Moose Jaw- 4-1 MJ final.
The Warriors are heading into tonight on a 3 game losing skid, falling to the Pats in OT followed by losses in Red Deer and Medicine Hat.
Tonight is the first time the Warriors will see Brayden Schenn in a Blades uniform. Curtis Hamilton, a team mate of Schenn and Quinton Howden from World Juniors has a solid 57 points for Saskatoon.
Notes:
- The Blades have only lost 1 game after leading in the first. The Warriors have lost just 2.
- The Blades are a near perfect 33-0-0-1 if they are leading after the second
- Spencer Edwards could be back in the line up... Dylan McIlrath is a ?
- Brayden Cuthbert is still out with a concussion
Who to watch for:
SASK
Marek Viedensky- From Slovakia, Marek has 62 points. The 6'3" Center was a San Jose Draft pickk in 2009.
Josh Nicholls- 18 year old Josh Nicholls has a team high 65 points. Josh is a Right Winger and a Maple Leafs Draft pick in the 7th round of the 2010 NHL Draft.
Stefan Elliot-The top scoring D man in the league, Elliot has 22 goals and 38 assists for 60 points.
MJ
Brett Lyon- Bringing a physical presence to the tribe, Brett was the only Warrior to score on Darcy Kuemper on the weekened. Lyon's grit will be a great asset vs. the Blades
Quinton Howden- The Warriors have had a tough time scoring in the last two games. Quinton Howden's offensive ability will be needed tonight for a Warrior win.
Collin Bowman- With Dylan McIlrath possibly out of the line up for tonight, veteran Defensemen Collin Bowman will be a key point on the back end.
Listen live with JAMES GALLO ON COUNTRY 100 TO TONIGHTS BROADCAST.
Tuesday, February 8, 2011
Multiplex Photos
Wondering what are new home is looking like? A photographer has been documenting the whole process. See it here... http://www.pbase.com/impalass/moose_jaw_multiplex&page=46
Tuesday Thoughts... tweet tweet
Who is the guy on the left....? Maybe you haven't seen him on the ice for the Coyotes a whole lot... but maybe you have on TWITTER!
Today we are going to talk TWITTER. Are you on twitter? Maybe you are wondering what the heck it is. Twitter is basically updates, short and quick phrases, photos, links and blurbs. It has caught on with celebrities and allows us common folk to see what the stars are up to every minute of every day. Some "twitter's" are great to follow... others don't do enought tweeting to make it worth while following them.
Here are a few interesting people to follow on twitter:
1. First, of course, the Moose Jaw Warriors. We tweet as MJWARRIORS. We tweet what we are up to on a daily basis, game scores, tid bits of information and give away prizes. Check us out... www.twitter.com/MJWARRIORS
2. All of the TSN Gentlemen... James Duthie, Darren Dreger, Dan O'Toole and my favorite... Jay Onrait. They always have the latest in sports and hilarious banter.
3. Paul Bissonette. A twitter sensation, and worth the follow! Paul is part of the Phoenix Coyotes and quite frankly is more famous for his tweets then hockey. A little on the edge, but very fun and interesting (reader discretion advised); Paul gives you an inside look at what it is like playing the NHL. He tweets as "BizNasty2point0". Paul even has his own line of clothing based off of his twitter (Sauce Hockey). Paul does do some very good things through twitter, making it his mission to bring attention to the homeless in America. Paul has over 40,000 followers.
4. Corey Nyhagen. He is our Dir. of Business Operations... and as things start to roll with the new multiplex, he will definetly have some interesting tweets for you. Follow him as CoreyNy.
If you dont have a twitter account, sign up for one. You can tweet back to peoples tweets, make your own, follow your favorite people, get the latest information.... tweet tweet!
Monday, February 7, 2011
Warriors Visit Pre-School
Joey Kornelsen reads a story to the Pre-schoolers at Calvery Baptist Church in Moose Jaw. The young tots were learning about "people in the community."
The kids were great and full of giggles and questions.
Thank you for the invite!
Warriors Draft their Teams for the Skills Competition
Fan’s can enjoy this year’s team displaying their talent on Sunday February 20th. The Warriors Skills Competition is proudly sponsored by Century West Homes and Cross Canada Flooring.
The teams were chosen in a draft, similar to this year’s NHL All Star Game.
Team Captains, Andrew Johnson and Brayden Cuthbert chose their teams. Team black (Johnson) will feature: Heemskerk, Hood, Honesjek, McIlrath, Edwards, Rielly, Kornelsen, Paradis, Ehrhardt, Franczyk and Beach. Team white (Cuthbert) will have: Stone, Howden, Svendsen, Bowman, Lyon, Edmundson, Fioretti, McFaull, Wyton and Grant.
Events include: Puck Control Relay, Fastest Skater, Round 1- Shootout, Hardest Shot, Accuracy Shooting and Breakaway Challenge (Trick Shots). Tickets are just $5.00 for season ticket holders and $10 for general public; however, this event will be general seating. Tickets are available online at www.mjwarriors.ca or at the Warriors downtown office or call 694.5711.
The teams were chosen in a draft, similar to this year’s NHL All Star Game.
Team Captains, Andrew Johnson and Brayden Cuthbert chose their teams. Team black (Johnson) will feature: Heemskerk, Hood, Honesjek, McIlrath, Edwards, Rielly, Kornelsen, Paradis, Ehrhardt, Franczyk and Beach. Team white (Cuthbert) will have: Stone, Howden, Svendsen, Bowman, Lyon, Edmundson, Fioretti, McFaull, Wyton and Grant.
Events include: Puck Control Relay, Fastest Skater, Round 1- Shootout, Hardest Shot, Accuracy Shooting and Breakaway Challenge (Trick Shots). Tickets are just $5.00 for season ticket holders and $10 for general public; however, this event will be general seating. Tickets are available online at www.mjwarriors.ca or at the Warriors downtown office or call 694.5711.
Happy Monday
Happy Monday! What a weekend.
Two tough road games, Kinsmen Celebrity Dinner, Super Bowl....
It might not have been the weekend the Warriors had hoped for, but they are back in Moose Jaw and will surely be back on the ice today in preparation for two games vs. Brayden Schenn and the Saskatoon Blades. Can you mention the Blades without saying Brayden Schenn's name? They do have some great talent, Quinton Howden and Brayden Schenn's Team Canada mate, Curtis Hamilton is also someone to watch. The Warrriors will head to S'toon on Wednesday and will host the Blades Saturday.
Friday night the Oil Kings will be in town. Talk about a busy week!
The Kinsmen Sports Celebrity Dinner went Saturday night at the Heritage. NHLer Bryan Trottier did a great job along with Gene Makowsky and World Series Champion Jack Morris. Hats off to the Kinsmen; they put on a fantastic event. The Warriors donated a Quinton Howden team Canada jersey, it went for $2,200.00. A birthday party with Morty went for a stunning $2,800.00.
Can't say I am a huge NFL fan, getting more interested... but I did like a few of the commericals. Crysler had an ad that caught my attention with Eminem. Wasn't a big fan of the BEP's half time show. Bad sound for the first few songs... had a better ending. Just couldn't cheer for the Steelers-- not a Big Ben fan.
The Warriors will be visiting a pre-school this morning for a people of the community visit. The pre-school brings in various people in the community. Today is Warrior day! Should be fun.
Just going through fan mail this morning. You would be surprised how many letters the players receive in a week. They love them; so keep them coming.
Sunday, February 6, 2011
Penalties...and more penalties
In case you missed it... here is the game sheet from Friday night. http://www.whl.ca/schedule/show/game/40410
The Warriors had 13 penalties... with Red Deer going 5/13 on the power play.
The Warriors had 13 penalties... with Red Deer going 5/13 on the power play.
Warriors Come Home with Two Losses
WARRIORS CAN’T FIND A WIN IN ALBERTA
Saturday was the final meeting of the season between the Warriors and Medicine Hat Tigers. Moose Jaw is now 0-2-0-2 against the Tigers, posting a 4-3 shootout loss in their only meeting the last game in the Hat and a 4-1 loss Saturday. The tribe seen just single goal from Dylan Hood in their second stop in Alberta.
The Moose Jaw Warriors gave up five power play goals Friday night in an 8-1 loss in Red Deer. Brett Lyon scored the only Warriors goal, while Quinton Howden picked up the only assist. Ryan Nugent-Hopkins led the Rebels with three goals and six points; Andrej Kudrna had a goal and five points; John Perrson had two goals and three points. Moose Jaw was 0/6 on the power play, while Red Deer was 5/13.
Saturday was the final meeting of the season between the Warriors and Medicine Hat Tigers. Moose Jaw is now 0-2-0-2 against the Tigers, posting a 4-3 shootout loss in their only meeting the last game in the Hat and a 4-1 loss Saturday. The tribe seen just single goal from Dylan Hood in their second stop in Alberta.
The Moose Jaw Warriors gave up five power play goals Friday night in an 8-1 loss in Red Deer. Brett Lyon scored the only Warriors goal, while Quinton Howden picked up the only assist. Ryan Nugent-Hopkins led the Rebels with three goals and six points; Andrej Kudrna had a goal and five points; John Perrson had two goals and three points. Moose Jaw was 0/6 on the power play, while Red Deer was 5/13.
Thursday, February 3, 2011
Alberta, Here We Come!
The playoff hunt is on. The top teams in the East are battling it out for the top four positions that would give them an opportunity to host the first two games of a seven game playoff series.
The Warriors are neck and neck with the Kootenay Ice and Medicine Hat Tigers. The Warriors are just 2 points back of the 3rd place Ice and a single point back of the 4th place Tigers. The Saskatoon Blades and Red Deer Rebels sit in positions one and two with only 3 points separating the teams. The top two teams in the East have produced over 75 points and are likely to continue on that same pace.
If playoffs started today, the Warriors would face the Tigers with the series starting in the Hat. Perhaps the toughest building to play in come playoffs would be Medicine Hat. The entire arena is sold out and interested fans are on a wait list to get a ticket into the building. Noisy and proud, the Tigers den is a tough place to play.
Yet, the Warriors have 20 games left to finish before the final playoff spots are concrete. The Warriors will face both Kootenay and Medicine Hat just once more this season. The tribe will have a tough 4 games with the Saskatoon Blades along with three more battles with the Pats and a single bout with Red Deer.
The two teams the Warriors are chasing (Medicine Hat and Kootenay) will face off twice before the end of March. The other end of the play off race is even tighter than the top. With 16 point separating 5th from 6th, the bottom three teams are only points apart. Edmonton, Swift Current, Prince Albert, Lethbridge, Brandon and Regina are vying for the final three spots.
Swift Current looked like a steady contender to kick off the season, but after a recent slump; they could just as easy fall out of playoffs as they could earn a spot. The Warriors have a number of match ups with the bottom 6 teams. The Warriors will take on Prince Albert three more times, Swift Current once and Brandon twice. These teams will surely be pushing hard to earn points in the back half of the season.
This year’s Warriors team is one of scoring talent. The Warriors have six players ranked in the top 100 scorers of the WHL. Dylan Hood, Quinton Howden, Spencer Edwards, Tony Honejsek, Sebastian Svendsen and Cody Beach are all in the top 100 point earners. Thomas Heemskerk is the 8th ranked goalie in the league with 28 wins. With a strong defence, this team could make a great run at the playoffs.
The Warriors are neck and neck with the Kootenay Ice and Medicine Hat Tigers. The Warriors are just 2 points back of the 3rd place Ice and a single point back of the 4th place Tigers. The Saskatoon Blades and Red Deer Rebels sit in positions one and two with only 3 points separating the teams. The top two teams in the East have produced over 75 points and are likely to continue on that same pace.
If playoffs started today, the Warriors would face the Tigers with the series starting in the Hat. Perhaps the toughest building to play in come playoffs would be Medicine Hat. The entire arena is sold out and interested fans are on a wait list to get a ticket into the building. Noisy and proud, the Tigers den is a tough place to play.
Yet, the Warriors have 20 games left to finish before the final playoff spots are concrete. The Warriors will face both Kootenay and Medicine Hat just once more this season. The tribe will have a tough 4 games with the Saskatoon Blades along with three more battles with the Pats and a single bout with Red Deer.
The two teams the Warriors are chasing (Medicine Hat and Kootenay) will face off twice before the end of March. The other end of the play off race is even tighter than the top. With 16 point separating 5th from 6th, the bottom three teams are only points apart. Edmonton, Swift Current, Prince Albert, Lethbridge, Brandon and Regina are vying for the final three spots.
Swift Current looked like a steady contender to kick off the season, but after a recent slump; they could just as easy fall out of playoffs as they could earn a spot. The Warriors have a number of match ups with the bottom 6 teams. The Warriors will take on Prince Albert three more times, Swift Current once and Brandon twice. These teams will surely be pushing hard to earn points in the back half of the season.
This year’s Warriors team is one of scoring talent. The Warriors have six players ranked in the top 100 scorers of the WHL. Dylan Hood, Quinton Howden, Spencer Edwards, Tony Honejsek, Sebastian Svendsen and Cody Beach are all in the top 100 point earners. Thomas Heemskerk is the 8th ranked goalie in the league with 28 wins. With a strong defence, this team could make a great run at the playoffs.
VS RED DEER
Friday is the fourth and final meeting of the regular season between the Warriors and Red Deer Rebels. Moose Jaw is 0-3 against the Rebels, losing both at home and their only trip to Red Deer so far this season.
Sebastian Svendsen has two goals and three points against the Rebels, but all have come in three games as a member of the Prince Albert Raiders. Dylan Hood is pointless and a -4; Quinton Howden is pointless and a -5; Antonin Honejsek is pointless and a -3; Dylan McIlrath is pointless with 25 penalty minutes and is a -4; Thomas Heemskerk is 0-3 with a 3.07gaa and .900sv%.
Darcy Kuemper is 3-0 with a 0.00gaa and 1.000sv% with three shutouts against the Warriors; Brett Ferguson has a goal and five points; Byron Froese and Andrej Kudrna have a goal and four points each; Colin Archer, Adam Kambeitz, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, and Daulton Siwak have a goal and two points each; John Perrson and Alex Petrovic have one goal each.
Med Hat Notes to come....
Notes:
In no order, what so ever...
- Spencer Edwards is a possibility for the weekend match ups
- Med Hat is coming off of a heartbreaking lost vs Vancouver, where the Giants scored with 1
second left on the clock for a 3-2 loss
- Check out Brandon Stone's new mask. Quite the artwork.
- This weekend could be the first time in quite awhile where the Warriors top 6 forwards are all in the line up
- Dylan Hood is 5 games away from reaching his 300th WHL game.
- Red Deer stomped Prince Albert Wednesday night after PA had a 3-1 lead after the first. Final Score... 7-4 Red Deer.
- Spencer Edwards is a +18 on the season.... next highest is a +9 by Dallas Ehrhardt
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