Sunday, October 31, 2010
Collecting food bank items
Sam Fioretti, Collin Bowman and Jordan Wyton
Sent from my BlackBerry® wireless handheld
Saturday, October 30, 2010
Warriors Sink Raiders... Again!
The Warriors began tonight’s matchup with the Prince Albert Raiders with a power play goal from the 25th overall 2010 NHL draft pick of the Florida Panthers, Quinton Howden. Assistant Captain Howden put another on the board only minutes later with help from Captain Edwards and Antonin Honejsek. Raiders Mike Winther would follow up Howden’s goal, knocking a goal behind rookie goaltender, Brandon Stone in his second start of the season. Warriors rookie AJ Johnson found the back of Raider’s 17 year old goal tender Jamie Tucker. To finish off the first, Antonin Honejsek scored the fourth goal of the period to send the teams into the dressing room with a score of 4-1 on the clock.
Second period had Warriors won Jesse Paradis scoring to make it 5-1. Prince Albert would sneak two power play goals by Brandon Stone to end the second with a score of 5-3. Third period would have Tony Honejsek score his second of the night to make it a 6-3 game. Todd Fiddler would make things interesting and bring the Raiders within two. Danny Gayle would shut the door on any hopes of a Prince Albert comeback and end the game with an empty netter to make the final score 7-4.
Brandon Stone earned his first win playing all 60 minutes. Sam Fioretti had 3 assists in the win and Danny Gayle had a 3 point night. Warriors fired 38 shots on the visiting team and Brandon Stone seen 34 shots.
Second period had Warriors won Jesse Paradis scoring to make it 5-1. Prince Albert would sneak two power play goals by Brandon Stone to end the second with a score of 5-3. Third period would have Tony Honejsek score his second of the night to make it a 6-3 game. Todd Fiddler would make things interesting and bring the Raiders within two. Danny Gayle would shut the door on any hopes of a Prince Albert comeback and end the game with an empty netter to make the final score 7-4.
Brandon Stone earned his first win playing all 60 minutes. Sam Fioretti had 3 assists in the win and Danny Gayle had a 3 point night. Warriors fired 38 shots on the visiting team and Brandon Stone seen 34 shots.
Raiders in MJ Tonight
Tonight is the second meeting of the season between the Warriors and Prince Albert Raiders. Moose Jaw won their first meeting earlier this week, 5-4 in a shootout in Prince Albert.
Dylan McIlrath leads the Warriors with a goal and two points against the Raiders; Antonin Honejsek and Jordan Wyton have two assists each; Danny Gayle, Nathan MacMaster, and Morgan Rielly have one goal each; Sam Fioretti has one assist; Thomas Heemskerk is 1-0 with a 3.69gaa and .918sv%.
Sebastian Svendsen leads the Raiders with two goals and three points against the Warriors; Jonathon Parker has a goal and three points; Brandon Herrod has two assists; Igor Revenko had one goal; Justin Maylan, Mark McNeil, and Tyler Yaworski have one assist each; Jamie Tucker is 0-0-0-1 with a 3.69gaa and .897sv%.
Friday, October 29, 2010
Relentless Warriors Skate to Second Straight Win
Chiefs Anthony Barbado scored the first goal for the visiting team. Warriors forward Danny Gayle managed to give the Warriors the go ahead goal to end the 2nd. Spokane would make things interesting in the final twenty with a marker from Levko Koper on the power play. Connor Cox would be on the end of the final goal of the night that would seal the deal for the tribe.
Spokane had a great opportunity with both McFaull and Bowman in the box in the final mintues of play, but the tribe would kill off both penalties and skate to their second win in a row. Warriors are back tomorrow night at the Civic Center against the Prince Albert Raiders.
Howden's Key's to Winning Tonight
2. Execution
3. Grit
4. Playing hard Warriors hockey
Catching Up with Warriors Leading Rookie, Jordan Wyton
Q: How does it feel to be the team's top rookie after Wednesday's game?
A: "It feels very good, Ive been given a great opportunity to play with great players and whan I give them the puck they are finding ways to score".
Q: What's been the biggest adjustment for you coming into the WHL?
A: "Being on the ice every day and the speed of the game are both big adjustments."
Q: Two games coming up this weekend, personally what are you aiming for and what will you need for team success?
A: "For me I want to continue to work hard and be physical & creat energy for my team mates. As a team we need to continue to work as a unit and play disciplined, consistent hockey."
Quick Facts
Get to Know Jordan....
- Jordan's favorite NHL team is the Colombus Blue Jackets
- Ties left skate first all the time
- His family has royalty in it
- Wearing #26 for the tribe
Thursday, October 28, 2010
Warriors Meet Up with Spokane Friday
Interesting Facts:
- Spokane is coming off a 7-3 win in Prince George where 7 different players scored the 7 goals
- When leading after the first, Spokane is 5-1
- Spokane 's leading rookie is defencemen Reid Gow who has 5 points; Rookie Jordan Wyton leads the way for the tribe with 6 points
Moose Jaw
Antonin Honejsek- Having a fantastic game in Prince Albert, Honejsek scored the only goal of the shoot out to claim a win for the Warriors. Tony has been playing very well and had two assists in PA to top off the night.
Dylan McIlrath- Scored his second goal of the season Wednesday and added an assist on the night. The big man has been chipping in offensively in the last couple games.
Nathan MacMaster- Has been standing out on the ice with his work ethic and scoring touch in the last few match ups.
Spokane
Blake Gal- 18 year old RW for the Chiefs has 8 points... all of them being goals
Tyler Johnson- Leads the team with 14 points, Johnson is one of the 20 year olds on the team
James Reid- 20 year old goal tender who has played in all but one game for Spokane
Off the Ice:
- Kids Club Members, remember to wear your shirt to win prizes!
- Sobeys Shopping Cart races will be happening at intermission
- Operations Christmas Child information will be available (partipate and you could win a Warriors jersey).
- Thomas Heemskerk will be gracing the cover of the program
- New RETRO tee's in store now! $25.00
Wednesday, October 27, 2010
Warriors Win!
Enough said... Warriors pulled off a shoot out win tonight in Prince Albert.
First star (for Warriors fans and second star in the game) of the night, rightly so... Thomas Heemskerk who faced 49 shots and saved 45 of them.
Tonight's game had goals from Dylan McIlrath, Nathan MacMaster, Danny Gayle and the clutch goal came from Morgan Rielly. Great night for the young Warriors with everyone contributing... even when the Raiders were able to keep Howden, Hood and Edwards off the score sheet.
Tony Honejsek had the game winning goal in the shoot out, scoring the lone SO goal. Thomas Heemskerk made all three saves. Warriors did not get a single power play opportunity tonight with just one PA penalty all night (Kornelsen and Svendsen each received a roughing). Warriors were 3/5 on PK.
Warriors win it 5-4 in OT.
First star (for Warriors fans and second star in the game) of the night, rightly so... Thomas Heemskerk who faced 49 shots and saved 45 of them.
Tonight's game had goals from Dylan McIlrath, Nathan MacMaster, Danny Gayle and the clutch goal came from Morgan Rielly. Great night for the young Warriors with everyone contributing... even when the Raiders were able to keep Howden, Hood and Edwards off the score sheet.
Tony Honejsek had the game winning goal in the shoot out, scoring the lone SO goal. Thomas Heemskerk made all three saves. Warriors did not get a single power play opportunity tonight with just one PA penalty all night (Kornelsen and Svendsen each received a roughing). Warriors were 3/5 on PK.
Warriors win it 5-4 in OT.
Pizza Hut Fan Bus Rolling into Regina Next Friday
For just $35.00, fan’s get transportation to and from Moose Jaw, a ticket to the game and an individual Pizza Hut pizza for the road.
There are limited seats on the bus. Book early to avoid disappointment and be part of the bus packed with Warriors fans planning to invade Evraz Place with Warriors colors. “It’s an opportunity for us to bring in a bus load of Warriors fans to cheer on the team in Regina,” said Director of Business Operations Corey Nyhagen. “You can’t get a better deal or entertainment value for your money. Fan’s will have a chance to win prizes courtesy of the team all night long,” added Nyhagen.
To sign up visit the Booster Club booth on the East side of the Civic Center on Friday or Saturday’s game or call the downtown office at 694.5711.
Warriors vs Prince Albert Wednesday
Here's the down low:
Tonight is the first meeting of the season and the first of two this week between the Warriors and Prince Albert Raiders. Moose Jaw was 6-1-1 against Prince Albert last season; they were 4-0 at home and 2-1-1 on the road. Moose Jaw outscored the Raiders 36-26.
Quinton Howden led the Warriors with five goals and 14 points against the Raiders; Brendan Rowinski had seven goals and 10 points; Dylan Hood had four goals and nine points; Connor Cox had six assists; Spencer Edwards had two goals and five points; Antonin Honejsek had a goal and five points; Danny Gayle had two goals and four points; Kendall McFaull had two goals and three points; Dylan McIlrath had a goal and three points.
Brandon Herrod led the Raiders with seven goals and 11 points against the Warriors; Craig McCallum had two goals and 10 points; Jordan Rowley had two goals and nine points; Dustin Cameron had three goals and eight points; Igor Revenko had three goals and six points; Justin Maylan had a goal and four points; Garrett Zemlak was 2-4-0-1 with a 3.36gaa and .900sv%; Jamie Tucker was 0-0 with a 9.88gaa and .706sv% in 30 minutes against the Warriors.
Interesting Notes:
Moose Jaw
Quinton Howden- leads the tribe in points along side line mate Dylan Hood with 14. Howden is on a 5 game straight point streak and has 9 points in the last 5.
Dylan McIlrath- Dylan scored his first goal of the season in Swift Current. Hasn't tossed the gloves in a few games...
Joey Kornelsen- Had a few games off due to injury in early October. Since being back he has been playing in the top line with Hood and Howden.
Antonin Honejsek- Missed the end of the Med Hat game and the trip to Swift due to illness. Tony was practicing the week and will be a great addition to the line up for the tribe offensively.
Prince Albert
Eric Williams/Jamie Tucker- These two have been splitting time between the pipes. Rookie Eric Williamson has had some success and 19 year old Tucker did not see much action against the tribe last season backing up Zemlak. Who will get the start?
Jonathan Parker- Has the most goals with 9. Standing just 5'10", nineteen year old Parker ranks in the top 40 in the WHL's top scorer's.
Brandon Herrod- Captain of the Raiders, Herrod is 19 years old had leads the Raiders in points with 15.
Igor Revenko- Igor is filling two slots as an import and 20 year old forward for Prince Albert. Revenko is no stranger to the score sheet.
Quinton Howden's Key's to Winning Tonight
1. Hard work from every player
2. Grinding it out
3. Special Teams
Coach Hunchak's Key's To Success Tonight
1. Prepare like pro's. All of the information needed is provided.
2. Pace will be key. Play at our level of pace and energy.
3. Get after their D-core as they have a few significant injuries
4. Execution of our structure. Continue to create opportunites we have been creating but bare down and finish.
5. Special teams will be key as always. Good reads and anticipation on the PK. Move puck quickly and get it to the net with net front presence; looking for 2nd and 3rd opportunites.
6. Compete and work to the Warriors standard
Quinton Howden led the Warriors with five goals and 14 points against the Raiders; Brendan Rowinski had seven goals and 10 points; Dylan Hood had four goals and nine points; Connor Cox had six assists; Spencer Edwards had two goals and five points; Antonin Honejsek had a goal and five points; Danny Gayle had two goals and four points; Kendall McFaull had two goals and three points; Dylan McIlrath had a goal and three points.
Brandon Herrod led the Raiders with seven goals and 11 points against the Warriors; Craig McCallum had two goals and 10 points; Jordan Rowley had two goals and nine points; Dustin Cameron had three goals and eight points; Igor Revenko had three goals and six points; Justin Maylan had a goal and four points; Garrett Zemlak was 2-4-0-1 with a 3.36gaa and .900sv%; Jamie Tucker was 0-0 with a 9.88gaa and .706sv% in 30 minutes against the Warriors.
Interesting Notes:
- In the last 5 years, the Warriors are 10-8-1-0 when visiting the Raiders
- Both teams are coming off of close losses where each team only lost by a single goal
- The Warriors are 17% on the PP and 75% on the PK
- The Warriors are 1-4 on the road this season (only road win came in Swift)
- If the Warriors are leading after the second, they are 4-0
- PA's Tyler Yaworski and Austin Bourhis are amoung the top of the league in PIM's
- Of the nine Raider defencemen, three are injured. Nathan Deck (knee), Emerson Hrynyk (shoulder). Jordan Rowley (wrist).
Moose Jaw
Quinton Howden- leads the tribe in points along side line mate Dylan Hood with 14. Howden is on a 5 game straight point streak and has 9 points in the last 5.
Dylan McIlrath- Dylan scored his first goal of the season in Swift Current. Hasn't tossed the gloves in a few games...
Joey Kornelsen- Had a few games off due to injury in early October. Since being back he has been playing in the top line with Hood and Howden.
Antonin Honejsek- Missed the end of the Med Hat game and the trip to Swift due to illness. Tony was practicing the week and will be a great addition to the line up for the tribe offensively.
Prince Albert
Eric Williams/Jamie Tucker- These two have been splitting time between the pipes. Rookie Eric Williamson has had some success and 19 year old Tucker did not see much action against the tribe last season backing up Zemlak. Who will get the start?
Jonathan Parker- Has the most goals with 9. Standing just 5'10", nineteen year old Parker ranks in the top 40 in the WHL's top scorer's.
Brandon Herrod- Captain of the Raiders, Herrod is 19 years old had leads the Raiders in points with 15.
Igor Revenko- Igor is filling two slots as an import and 20 year old forward for Prince Albert. Revenko is no stranger to the score sheet.
1. Hard work from every player
2. Grinding it out
3. Special Teams
Coach Hunchak's Key's To Success Tonight
1. Prepare like pro's. All of the information needed is provided.
2. Pace will be key. Play at our level of pace and energy.
3. Get after their D-core as they have a few significant injuries
4. Execution of our structure. Continue to create opportunites we have been creating but bare down and finish.
5. Special teams will be key as always. Good reads and anticipation on the PK. Move puck quickly and get it to the net with net front presence; looking for 2nd and 3rd opportunites.
6. Compete and work to the Warriors standard
Catching Up with Former Warrior Travis Hamonic
Marnel: What city are you playing in right now... What's it like?
Travis Hamonic: Well I play in Bridgeport, but we live in a city called Milford. I live with 3 other players in a huge 5 bedroom house. It's different here then where I'm used to! Our place is right on the water... our back yard is the ocean.
Marnel: Warm weather then?
Travis Hamonic: Still t-shirt weather right now, but honetly I heard it snowed in Moose Jaw yesterday and I'd love to have snow right now. I'm already missing Canada and especially the Moose Jaw winters.
Marnel: So what's the travel like in the AHL... Plane? Bus? Far as WHL rides?
Travis Hamonic: It's definitely a lot better then the WHL. Everything is within 3-4 hours for the most part. We bus most places, it's a lot like Junior in a way.
Marnel: Lots of fans in Bridegeport?
Travis Hamonic: Yes... We got a real good fan base. Great fans who enjoy cheering us on.
Marnel: Hockey wise... Feel like you've grown over the summer? Skill wise...
Travis Hamonic: I've been playing a lot which is good, I'm trying to earn my way through the line up, being a younger guy. I'm playing big minutes which is very rewarding. I'm happy my coaches trust me in those situations and have given me the oppertunity to take and run with it. I worked a lot of strength this summer and I feel like its helped me transition to the pro game very well considering I'm playing against men everynight and guys are stronger.
Marnel: Any words for the Moose Jaw fans?
Travis Hamonic: I just wanted to say hi to everyone and I hope your all doing well, I miss everyone and definitely miss stepping onto the crushed can ice and for those 3 and half years I spent with mj, I learned a lot to get me where I am right now which is a lot to be thankful for!
Marnel: Have you been following your old team mates?
Travis Hamonic: I've tuned into a few games to see and I'm always watching scores etc.
To keep up with Travis, visit the Sound Tiger's Website, here's the link:
http://www.soundtigers.com/
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
Fleury Makes it through Another Battle of the Blades Elimination
Keep voting and Theo can win $100,000.00 for his charity! Theo will be skating on Halloween night and the results show is on Monday. Here's the link to vote and to see past episodes.
http://www.cbc.ca/battle/
Coach Hunchak's Key's to Success Tomorrow Night in Prince Albert
1. Prepare like pro's. All of the information needed is provided.
2. Pace will be key. Play at our level of pace and energy.
3. Get after their D-core as they have a few significant injuries
4. Execution of our structure. Continue to create opportunites we have been creating but bare down and finish.
5. Special teams will be key as always. Good reads and anticipation on the PK. Move puck quickly and get it to the net with net front presence; looking for 2nd and 3rd opportunites.
6. Compete and work to the Warriors standard
2. Pace will be key. Play at our level of pace and energy.
3. Get after their D-core as they have a few significant injuries
4. Execution of our structure. Continue to create opportunites we have been creating but bare down and finish.
5. Special teams will be key as always. Good reads and anticipation on the PK. Move puck quickly and get it to the net with net front presence; looking for 2nd and 3rd opportunites.
6. Compete and work to the Warriors standard
Monday, October 25, 2010
Warriors Set Skill Competiton for February
The Skills Competition will feature six different skill categories. The Warriors team will be divided in half and competing for bragging rights. Fans will be able to see some of the Warriors at their best for an afternoon of fun. The Competition will feature raining Top Prospects Accuracy shooting champion, Quinton Howden. Quinton took home the title last year at the 2010 Canadian Hockey League Top Prospects Game where he won the accuracy shooting competition – he went four-for-six in the first round and eventually beat out Devante Smith-Pelley and Steven Shipley in a showdown.
Events include:
Puck Control Relay
Fastest Skater
Round 1- Shootout
Hardest Shot
Round 2- Shootout
Accuracy Shooting
Round 3- Shootout
Round 4- Final Shootout
Breakaway Challenge (Trick Shots)
Tickets are on sale now for just $5.00 for season ticket holders and $10 for general public. This event will be general seating. Tickets are available online at www.mjwarriors.ca or at the Warriors downtown office or call 694.5711.
Saturday, October 23, 2010
Warriors vs Bronocs
First period:
2-0 SC
Goals from Cody Eakin and Killian Hutt
Second period:
3-1 SC
Goals from Justin Dowling and Quinton Howden
2-0 SC
Goals from Cody Eakin and Killian Hutt
Second period:
3-1 SC
Goals from Justin Dowling and Quinton Howden
Warriors Head to Swift Tonight
The Warriors will make their way down the highway to visit the Broncos tonight. The Bronocs are coming off of a 2-0 loss to the Pats last night. Prior to their shutout loss last night, the Bronocs were on a 5 game winning streak in thanks to a big part from red hot goalie Mark Friesen.
Swifty still sits in 2nd in the East division and the Warriors have moved ahead of Brandon and Regina, into 4th with their 4-7-0-1 record.
Who to watch for:
Swift Current
Mark Friesen was named CHL goaltender of the week and had 5 wins on his plate prior to last night.
Stepan Novotny leads the Bronocs with 9 goals. The big european forward is dangerous with the puck.
Justin Dowling has the most points for Swifty and has 4 assists in the previous match ups with the tribe.
Moose Jaw
Quinton Howden is tied for the lead in points with 13 and has 4 goals and 8 points in the last 4 games
Nathan MacMaster started off the Warriors scoring vs Med Hat and has been a difference maker for the tribe
Spencer Edwards will be looking to give his team a spark with his determination and energy. Edward's last goal was on October 8th.
Listen to the game live on Country 100 FM with the voice of the Warriors, James Gallo. The game won't start until 8:00 tonight to give you time to watch the Riders first!
Swifty still sits in 2nd in the East division and the Warriors have moved ahead of Brandon and Regina, into 4th with their 4-7-0-1 record.
Who to watch for:
Swift Current
Mark Friesen was named CHL goaltender of the week and had 5 wins on his plate prior to last night.
Stepan Novotny leads the Bronocs with 9 goals. The big european forward is dangerous with the puck.
Justin Dowling has the most points for Swifty and has 4 assists in the previous match ups with the tribe.
Moose Jaw
Quinton Howden is tied for the lead in points with 13 and has 4 goals and 8 points in the last 4 games
Nathan MacMaster started off the Warriors scoring vs Med Hat and has been a difference maker for the tribe
Spencer Edwards will be looking to give his team a spark with his determination and energy. Edward's last goal was on October 8th.
Listen to the game live on Country 100 FM with the voice of the Warriors, James Gallo. The game won't start until 8:00 tonight to give you time to watch the Riders first!
Friday, October 22, 2010
Warriors in Swifty Tomorrow
Spencer Edwards and Nathan MacMaster lead the Warriors with a goal and three points each against the Broncos; Michal Hlinka, Antonin Honejsek, and Jordan Wyton have one goal and two points each; Dylan Hood and Quinton Howden have one goal each; Sam Fioretti, Danny Gayle, and Jesse Paradis have one assist each; Thomas Heemskerk is 2-1 with a 2.01gaa and .927sv%.
Stepan Novotny leads the Broncos with three goals and five points against the Warriors; Brad Hoban has two goals and four points; Justin Dowling had four assists; Cody Eakin has a goal and two points; Taylor Vause has one goal; Mark Friesen is 1-2 with a 2.37gaa and .918sv%.
Thursday, October 21, 2010
Former Warrior Deryk Engelland a Physical Presence for Penguins
Deryk Engelland has stepped up to help the Penguins get through early-season injuries to Brooks Orpik and Zbynek Michalek.
Engelland adds a physical and enforcer presence that makes him unique to the Penguins’ blue line.
Fights like the one Engelland had with heavyweight Colton Orr on Oct. 13 have earned him respect throughout the league.
The injuries that knocked shutdown blueliners Brooks Orpik (groin) and Zbynek Michalek (upper-body) from the lineup within the first three games of the season might have been devastating for some teams.
First-year defenseman Deryk Engelland has stepped to the forefront and filled in admirably, even earning himself a little notoriety around the league thanks to the physical element he provides.
“Deryk has made some strides off the ice and away from the rink the last two years,” head coach Dan Bylsma said. “He still adds that grit and bite to playing defense. He’s playing physical. He’s hitting skilled guys in the corners. He’s playing hard on them. He still has the toughness element that you’ve seen the last couple of games.”
Adding grit and toughness to the Penguins lineup is something that Engelland first offered in a cameo appearance with the team last November when injuries ravaged the blue line. Engelland was so impressive in his brief nine-game stint last year that he entered this season’s training camp as a frontrunner to capture one of the team’s two defensive openings.
Not only did Engelland work hard enough over the summer and in camp to put himself in position to make the opening-day roster, he was also on the ice in uniform when the season began on Oct. 7 at CONSOL Energy Center.
Since that time, his ever-improving play and the team’s injuries have combined to earn Engelland extra playing time. Such on-the-job training is helping Engelland continue to build upon the success he has had.
“The more ice time you get, the better you feel every shift,” Engelland said. “It’s about just getting more and more experience every game you play. I’m just trying to get better every day in practice and take that into games.”
As Engelland continues to gain experience, he is quickly establishing himself as one of the toughest customers in the National Hockey League.
Engelland has always prided himself on being a good and willing fighter – an attribute that makes him unique to any of the team’s other defensemen.
“That’s what has gotten me here,” Engelland said. “I can’t stop doing it for any amount of time. We need that element on the back end, so I don’t mind doing it. It’s fun most of the time. It’s been good for me so far.”
On Oct. 13, when the Penguins hosted the Toronto Maple Leafs, Engelland earned himself plenty of respect not only in his own locker room, but around the league, when he dropped the gloves in the second period with premier heavyweight Colton Orr.
Engelland not only held his own in the bout, he delivered Orr a knockout punch to the jaw that would have made Muhammad Ali proud.
“Just going against a guy like that – he is so well-known around the league,” Engelland said. “He is one of the top heavyweights. He’ll go with anyone.
“I was able to land a solid punch on him. I definitely think there was a bit of luck to land that clean of a shot on a guy like that. That was probably the top fight of my career for sure.”
Engelland’s KO of Orr quickly made the 28-year-old defenseman a Youtube sensation. The blow was so impressive that even ESPN’s Tony Kornheiser and Michael Wilbon spent a two-minute segment describing it on their popular daily show, Pardon the Interruption.
“That’s huge for me to be able to be mentioned on a show like that,” Engelland said. “It’s good exposure. I’m trying to make a name for myself. I guess that’s a good way to do it.”
THIRD JERSEYS FOR SALE
Thursday- 9:00- 9:00
Friday- 9:00- 9:00
Saturday- 9:00- 5:00
Come in and get your Christmas shopping done early! The third jerseys will be $125.00 and only come in adult sizes. Visit the Downtown office at 422 Main Street North and take advantage of our great sale and new items.
Howden named to Subway Super Series Team
WHL ANNOUNCES ROSTERS FOR 2010 SUBWAY® SUPER SERIES
CALGARY, AB – The Canadian Hockey League in association with the Western Hockey League and the Kamloops Blazers and Prince George Cougars Hockey Clubs today announced the rosters for Team WHL that will compete against Team Russia in the 2010 SUBWAY® Super Series.
The 2010 SUBWAY® Super Series will take place November 8 – 18 and marks the eighth straight year that teams of CHL All-Stars have competed against Team Russia in preparation for the World Junior Hockey Championships. The SUBWAY® Super Series is an integral part of the evaluation process prior to Team Canada’s final selection camp in December. This season, Canada will be competing for their 13th straight medal at the 2011 tournament in Buffalo, NY.
Team WHL will face Team Russia in games five and six of the series played Wednesday, November 17 in Kamloops, BC, and on Thursday, November 18 in Prince George, BC. The first two games of the series are hosted by the QMJHL with the OHL hosting games three and four.
Team WHL was selected by a special committee of WHL General Managers along with Kevin Prendergast, Hockey Canada’s Head Scout for the Canadian National Junior Team, as part of the selection process for the 2011 World Junior Hockey Championships.
“I’m honoured to be working with such a strong group of talented hockey players from the Western Hockey League,” commented Team WHL head coach Ryan Huska. “There are some terrific young hockey players in the WHL. This will be a great challenge for them against a very good Russian hockey club in this year’s SUBWAY® Super Series.”
The complete Team WHL roster consists of 32 players – two goalies, 10 defenceman and 20 forwards. Top NHL prospects for the 2011 NHL Entry Draft Ryan Nugent-Hopkins (RD) and Ty Rattie (POR) will compete in the series along with 2012 NHL Draft top prospect Ryan Murray (EVT). Team WHL also features four first round draft picks from the 2010 NHL Draft, Ryan Johansen (POR), Brett Connolly (PG), Mark Pysyk (EDM) and Quinton Howden (MJ). Defenceman Jared Cowen (SPO) is the sole returning player from Team Canada’s 2010 silver medal team and was selected in the first round of the 2009 NHL Entry Draft.
Game tickets are available at the Kamloops Blazers Box Office (250-828-3339) and the Prince Geroge CN Centre Ticketmaster Office (250-564-5585) or visit www.ticketmaster.ca.
The 2010 SUBWAY® Super Series is supported by CHL associate sponsors, Bank of Montreal and CCM. All games will be broadcast nationally on Rogers Sportsnet with the two QMJHL games shown on RDS.
For more information about the event and tickets please visit www.subwaysuperseries.com
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Team WHL Roster – Kamloops, BC – November 17, 2010
Forwards (12): Year: Club: Hometown:
Schaber, Chase (91) Kamloops Red Deer, AB
Vey, Linden* (91) Medicine Hat Wakaw, SK
Howden, Quinton* (92) Moose Jaw Oak Bank, MB
Herrod, Brandon (91) Prince Albert Meadow Lake, SK
Froese, Byron (91) Red Deer Winkler, MB
Nugent-Hopkins, Ryan (93) Red Deer Burnaby, BC
Ashton, Carter (91) Regina Saskatoon, SK
Weal, Jordan (92) Regina North Vancouver, BC
Hamilton, Curtis (91) Saskatoon Kelowna, BC
Dziurzynski, Darian (91) Saskatoon Lloydminster, AB
Shinnimin, Brendan (91) Tri-City Winnipeg, MB
Gallagher, Brendan* (92) Vancouver Delta, BC
Defence (6): Club: Hometown:
MacKenzie, Matt* (91) Calgary New Westminster, BC
Pysyk, Mark* (92) Edmonton Sherwood Park, AB
Murray, Ryan (93) Everett White City, SK
Madaisky, Austin (92) Kamloops Saskatoon, SK
Elliott, Stefan (91) Saskatoon North Vancouver, BC
Cowen, Jared (91) Spokane Allen, SK
Goaltenders (2): Club: Hometown:
Simpson, Kent (92) Everett Edmonton, AB
Pickard, Calvin (92) Seattle Winnipeg, MB
Team WHL Roster – Prince George, BC – November 18, 2010
Forwards (11): Year: Club: Hometown:
Glennie, Scott (91) Brandon Winnipeg, MB
Bubnick, Jimmy (91) Calgary Saskatoon, SK
Howse, Ryan (91) Chilliwack Prince George, BC
Vey, Linden* (91) Medicine Hat Wakaw, SK
Howden, Quinton* (92) Moose Jaw Oak Bank, MB
Johansen, Ryan (92) Portland Port Moody, BC
Ross, Brad (92) Portland Lethbridge, AB
Rattie, Ty (93) Portland Airdrie, AB
Connolly, Brett (92) Prince George Prince George, BC
Eakin, Cody (91) Swift Current Winnioeg, MB
Gallagher, Brendan* (92) Vancouver Delta, BC
Defence (6): Club: Hometown:
MacKenzie, Matt* (91) Calgary New Westminster, BC
Pysyk, Mark* (92) Edmonton Sherwood Park, AB
Barrie, Tyson (91) Kelowna Victoria, BC
McNabb, Brayden (91) Kootenay Davidson, SK
Ponich, Brett (91) Portland Beaumont, AB
Manning, Neil (91) Vancouver Nanaimo, BC
Goaltenders (2): Club: Hometown:
Simpson, Kent (92) Everett Edmonton, AB
Pickard, Calvin (92) Seattle Winnipeg, MB
*Players competing in both games
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Team WHL Staff:
Ryan Huska, Head Coach (Kelowna Rockets)
Mike Williamson, Assistant Coach (Calgary Hitmen)
Guy Charron, Assistant Coach (Kamloops Blazers) *Kamloops game only
Dean Clark, Assistant Coach (Prince George Cougars) *Prince George game only
Jeff Thorburn, Athletic Therapist (Kelowna Rockets)
2010 SUBWAY® Super Series Schedule of Games:
Game 1 – Monday November 8 at Saint John, NB
Game 2 – Wednesday November 10 at Drummondville, QC
Game 3 – Thursday November 11 at London, ON
Game 4 – Monday November 15 at Sudbury, ON
Game 5 – Wednesday November 17 at Kamloops, BC
Game 6 – Thursday November 18 at Prince George, BC
About SUBWAY®
The SUBWAY® restaurant chain is the world's largest submarine sandwich franchise, with more than 31,000 restaurants in 90 countries and over 2,400 restaurants in Canada. In 2002, the SUBWAY® chain surpassed McDonald's in the number of restaurants open in the United States and Canada. Headquartered in Milford, Conn., the SUBWAY® restaurant chain was cofounded by Fred DeLuca and Dr. Peter Buck in 1965. For more information about the SUBWAY® restaurant chain, visit www.subway.ca.
For more information please visit www.chl.ca
CALGARY, AB – The Canadian Hockey League in association with the Western Hockey League and the Kamloops Blazers and Prince George Cougars Hockey Clubs today announced the rosters for Team WHL that will compete against Team Russia in the 2010 SUBWAY® Super Series.
The 2010 SUBWAY® Super Series will take place November 8 – 18 and marks the eighth straight year that teams of CHL All-Stars have competed against Team Russia in preparation for the World Junior Hockey Championships. The SUBWAY® Super Series is an integral part of the evaluation process prior to Team Canada’s final selection camp in December. This season, Canada will be competing for their 13th straight medal at the 2011 tournament in Buffalo, NY.
Team WHL will face Team Russia in games five and six of the series played Wednesday, November 17 in Kamloops, BC, and on Thursday, November 18 in Prince George, BC. The first two games of the series are hosted by the QMJHL with the OHL hosting games three and four.
Team WHL was selected by a special committee of WHL General Managers along with Kevin Prendergast, Hockey Canada’s Head Scout for the Canadian National Junior Team, as part of the selection process for the 2011 World Junior Hockey Championships.
“I’m honoured to be working with such a strong group of talented hockey players from the Western Hockey League,” commented Team WHL head coach Ryan Huska. “There are some terrific young hockey players in the WHL. This will be a great challenge for them against a very good Russian hockey club in this year’s SUBWAY® Super Series.”
The complete Team WHL roster consists of 32 players – two goalies, 10 defenceman and 20 forwards. Top NHL prospects for the 2011 NHL Entry Draft Ryan Nugent-Hopkins (RD) and Ty Rattie (POR) will compete in the series along with 2012 NHL Draft top prospect Ryan Murray (EVT). Team WHL also features four first round draft picks from the 2010 NHL Draft, Ryan Johansen (POR), Brett Connolly (PG), Mark Pysyk (EDM) and Quinton Howden (MJ). Defenceman Jared Cowen (SPO) is the sole returning player from Team Canada’s 2010 silver medal team and was selected in the first round of the 2009 NHL Entry Draft.
Game tickets are available at the Kamloops Blazers Box Office (250-828-3339) and the Prince Geroge CN Centre Ticketmaster Office (250-564-5585) or visit www.ticketmaster.ca.
The 2010 SUBWAY® Super Series is supported by CHL associate sponsors, Bank of Montreal and CCM. All games will be broadcast nationally on Rogers Sportsnet with the two QMJHL games shown on RDS.
For more information about the event and tickets please visit www.subwaysuperseries.com
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Team WHL Roster – Kamloops, BC – November 17, 2010
Forwards (12): Year: Club: Hometown:
Schaber, Chase (91) Kamloops Red Deer, AB
Vey, Linden* (91) Medicine Hat Wakaw, SK
Howden, Quinton* (92) Moose Jaw Oak Bank, MB
Herrod, Brandon (91) Prince Albert Meadow Lake, SK
Froese, Byron (91) Red Deer Winkler, MB
Nugent-Hopkins, Ryan (93) Red Deer Burnaby, BC
Ashton, Carter (91) Regina Saskatoon, SK
Weal, Jordan (92) Regina North Vancouver, BC
Hamilton, Curtis (91) Saskatoon Kelowna, BC
Dziurzynski, Darian (91) Saskatoon Lloydminster, AB
Shinnimin, Brendan (91) Tri-City Winnipeg, MB
Gallagher, Brendan* (92) Vancouver Delta, BC
Defence (6): Club: Hometown:
MacKenzie, Matt* (91) Calgary New Westminster, BC
Pysyk, Mark* (92) Edmonton Sherwood Park, AB
Murray, Ryan (93) Everett White City, SK
Madaisky, Austin (92) Kamloops Saskatoon, SK
Elliott, Stefan (91) Saskatoon North Vancouver, BC
Cowen, Jared (91) Spokane Allen, SK
Goaltenders (2): Club: Hometown:
Simpson, Kent (92) Everett Edmonton, AB
Pickard, Calvin (92) Seattle Winnipeg, MB
Team WHL Roster – Prince George, BC – November 18, 2010
Forwards (11): Year: Club: Hometown:
Glennie, Scott (91) Brandon Winnipeg, MB
Bubnick, Jimmy (91) Calgary Saskatoon, SK
Howse, Ryan (91) Chilliwack Prince George, BC
Vey, Linden* (91) Medicine Hat Wakaw, SK
Howden, Quinton* (92) Moose Jaw Oak Bank, MB
Johansen, Ryan (92) Portland Port Moody, BC
Ross, Brad (92) Portland Lethbridge, AB
Rattie, Ty (93) Portland Airdrie, AB
Connolly, Brett (92) Prince George Prince George, BC
Eakin, Cody (91) Swift Current Winnioeg, MB
Gallagher, Brendan* (92) Vancouver Delta, BC
Defence (6): Club: Hometown:
MacKenzie, Matt* (91) Calgary New Westminster, BC
Pysyk, Mark* (92) Edmonton Sherwood Park, AB
Barrie, Tyson (91) Kelowna Victoria, BC
McNabb, Brayden (91) Kootenay Davidson, SK
Ponich, Brett (91) Portland Beaumont, AB
Manning, Neil (91) Vancouver Nanaimo, BC
Goaltenders (2): Club: Hometown:
Simpson, Kent (92) Everett Edmonton, AB
Pickard, Calvin (92) Seattle Winnipeg, MB
*Players competing in both games
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Team WHL Staff:
Ryan Huska, Head Coach (Kelowna Rockets)
Mike Williamson, Assistant Coach (Calgary Hitmen)
Guy Charron, Assistant Coach (Kamloops Blazers) *Kamloops game only
Dean Clark, Assistant Coach (Prince George Cougars) *Prince George game only
Jeff Thorburn, Athletic Therapist (Kelowna Rockets)
2010 SUBWAY® Super Series Schedule of Games:
Game 1 – Monday November 8 at Saint John, NB
Game 2 – Wednesday November 10 at Drummondville, QC
Game 3 – Thursday November 11 at London, ON
Game 4 – Monday November 15 at Sudbury, ON
Game 5 – Wednesday November 17 at Kamloops, BC
Game 6 – Thursday November 18 at Prince George, BC
About SUBWAY®
The SUBWAY® restaurant chain is the world's largest submarine sandwich franchise, with more than 31,000 restaurants in 90 countries and over 2,400 restaurants in Canada. In 2002, the SUBWAY® chain surpassed McDonald's in the number of restaurants open in the United States and Canada. Headquartered in Milford, Conn., the SUBWAY® restaurant chain was cofounded by Fred DeLuca and Dr. Peter Buck in 1965. For more information about the SUBWAY® restaurant chain, visit www.subway.ca.
For more information please visit www.chl.ca
Warriors Read at Sacred Heart School
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
WARRIORS FALL IN SHOOT OUT TO TIGERS
A fast skating Medicine Hat team scored the first goal of the game from Emerson Etem to kick off the night. Nathan MacMaster was able to tie it up in the first and send the the teams into the dressing room with a score of 1-1.
Defensemen Thomas Carr got one past Heemskerk in the second and no further scoring would take place. Many chances for both squads would arise early in the third but no one could find the back of the mesh. In the dieing seconds of the third, with a powerr play advantage and Heemskerk on the bench; Quinton Howden slammed the tieing goal past Tyler Bunz to send the game into OT.
Over time would be quiet and a shoot out would be the result. Up first for the Warriors, Spencer Edwards would be stopped. Wacey Hamilton would be the first to have a go at Heemskerk and would be denied. Dylan Hood would go high on a back hand attempt followed by another Heemskerk stop on Jace Coyle. Warrior Quinton Howden would not find the net, leaving it up to Linden Vey. Vey would send Heemskerk sprawling and a light touch would seal the deal for the visitors.
Warriors fired 33 shots at Bunz and the Tigers managed 25 shots on the home team. Warriors went 2/5 on the power play and 2/3 on the penatly kill.
Defensemen Thomas Carr got one past Heemskerk in the second and no further scoring would take place. Many chances for both squads would arise early in the third but no one could find the back of the mesh. In the dieing seconds of the third, with a powerr play advantage and Heemskerk on the bench; Quinton Howden slammed the tieing goal past Tyler Bunz to send the game into OT.
Over time would be quiet and a shoot out would be the result. Up first for the Warriors, Spencer Edwards would be stopped. Wacey Hamilton would be the first to have a go at Heemskerk and would be denied. Dylan Hood would go high on a back hand attempt followed by another Heemskerk stop on Jace Coyle. Warrior Quinton Howden would not find the net, leaving it up to Linden Vey. Vey would send Heemskerk sprawling and a light touch would seal the deal for the visitors.
Warriors fired 33 shots at Bunz and the Tigers managed 25 shots on the home team. Warriors went 2/5 on the power play and 2/3 on the penatly kill.
Quinton Howden's Key's to Winning Tonight
1. Hard work & committment
The Warriors may have put their best effort in of the season defensively last night. It's going to take hard work and determination each and every shift to win tonight's game.
2. Special Teams
Improving each game, the Warriors special teams were 2/5 PP and 2/2 PK last night. The Warriors will look look to capitialize on each opportunity.
3. Want to win
Sometimes you can see a team's hunger in their eyes. The Warriors will need to be hungry for another win tonight.
The Warriors may have put their best effort in of the season defensively last night. It's going to take hard work and determination each and every shift to win tonight's game.
2. Special Teams
Improving each game, the Warriors special teams were 2/5 PP and 2/2 PK last night. The Warriors will look look to capitialize on each opportunity.
3. Want to win
Sometimes you can see a team's hunger in their eyes. The Warriors will need to be hungry for another win tonight.
Tigers Tonight
v. Medicine Hat
Tonight is the first meeting of the season between the Warriors and Medicine Hat Tigers. The Warriors were 1-2-0-1 against the Tiger last year with at their only win being a 5-1 decision at home on January 6th. Medicine Hat outscored the Warriors 11-9.
Jason Bast and Brendan Rowinski led the Warriors with a goal and three points each against the Tigers; Connor Cox had a goal and two points; Quinton Howden and Dylan McIlrath had two assists each; Dylan Hood and Jesse Paradis had one goal each.
Linden Vey led the Tigers with two goals and five points against the Warriors; Mark Isherwood had four goals; Emerson Etem had one goal and four points; Tristan King had four assists; Wacey Hamilton had three assists; Taylor Gal had two assists; Deven Dubyk was 2-0 with a 1.92gaa and .940sv%; Tyler Bunz was 1-1 with a 2.50gaa and .928sv%.
Tonight is the first meeting of the season between the Warriors and Medicine Hat Tigers. The Warriors were 1-2-0-1 against the Tiger last year with at their only win being a 5-1 decision at home on January 6th. Medicine Hat outscored the Warriors 11-9.
Jason Bast and Brendan Rowinski led the Warriors with a goal and three points each against the Tigers; Connor Cox had a goal and two points; Quinton Howden and Dylan McIlrath had two assists each; Dylan Hood and Jesse Paradis had one goal each.
Linden Vey led the Tigers with two goals and five points against the Warriors; Mark Isherwood had four goals; Emerson Etem had one goal and four points; Tristan King had four assists; Wacey Hamilton had three assists; Taylor Gal had two assists; Deven Dubyk was 2-0 with a 1.92gaa and .940sv%; Tyler Bunz was 1-1 with a 2.50gaa and .928sv%.
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
Noteable Notes
Just a few noteables for you:
- Joey Kornelsen scored his first goal of the season for the tribe Tuesday...Joe's just played in 4 games and now has 2 points
- Quinton Howden leads the way in scoring with 12 points and is among the leagues finest in short handed goals with 2.
- Twenty year old Dylan Hood is making a case to ensure he has a place as an over ager on the team by racking up 11 points, averaging a point per game. Fellow twenty year old forward and previous line mate Brendan Rowinski is back in the Jaw and looking to get into his first game of the season after knee surgery this summer.
- Sam Fioretti leads Warrior rookies with 5 points and has only played in 6 games.
- Line up of Hood, Howden and Kornelsen combined for 9 points vs Saskatoon
- Kendall McFaull is pointless to start off the season.... D men Collin Bowman and Connor Cox lead the way with 4 points each on the back end. Dylan McIlrath has 3 points and just got on the score sheet last Wednesday and added another point Tuesday night.
- Warriors attendance has been GREAT to start off the season. Over 2,600 in paid attendance each night and record high 50/50 sales are very encouraging.
- Joey Kornelsen scored his first goal of the season for the tribe Tuesday...Joe's just played in 4 games and now has 2 points
- Quinton Howden leads the way in scoring with 12 points and is among the leagues finest in short handed goals with 2.
- Twenty year old Dylan Hood is making a case to ensure he has a place as an over ager on the team by racking up 11 points, averaging a point per game. Fellow twenty year old forward and previous line mate Brendan Rowinski is back in the Jaw and looking to get into his first game of the season after knee surgery this summer.
- Sam Fioretti leads Warrior rookies with 5 points and has only played in 6 games.
- Line up of Hood, Howden and Kornelsen combined for 9 points vs Saskatoon
- Kendall McFaull is pointless to start off the season.... D men Collin Bowman and Connor Cox lead the way with 4 points each on the back end. Dylan McIlrath has 3 points and just got on the score sheet last Wednesday and added another point Tuesday night.
- Warriors attendance has been GREAT to start off the season. Over 2,600 in paid attendance each night and record high 50/50 sales are very encouraging.
WARRIORS DETHROWN EAST LEADERS
Quinton Howden scored another power play marker followed by a Dylan Hood goal. Back into the line up from a shoulder injury, 17 year old Joey Kornelsen scored his first goal of the regular season in the second period of play. Curtis Gogol and Joel Edmundson went at it to finish off a strong period by the tribe.
Steven Stanford would be relieved by 19 year old Adam Morrison after letting in 4 of 15 shots. Quinton Howden would manage one final goal to make it a 5-1 hockey game and the second home win of the season for Moose Jaw.
The Warriors went 2/5 on the power play and 2/2 on the penatly kill. Quinton Howden notched 2 assists along with his two goals and Dylan McIlrath banked another two helpers. Warriors return to action tomorrow night to take on the Medicine Hat Tigers.
Monday, October 18, 2010
Warriors to Tilt with Toon Town Tuesday
The Warriors will face the 8-1 Blades tomorrow night at the Civic Center. The Blades are off to their best start of the season in 47 years. The Blades are coming off of a 4-0 win against Lethbridge. The Warriors last game was almost a week ago against the Kootenay Ice.
Who to watch:
Saskatoon
Darian Dziurzynki was named the WHL player of the week and had a hat trick agianst the tribe in their last meeting.
Adam Morrison, goaltending for Saskatoon, Morrison made 37 saves in the Blades last game. Steven Stanford was in net last time these two met. Who will get the start?
Stafan Elliot is a difference maker for the Blades. This 19 year old had the game winning goal last time the Warriors visited Saskatoon.
Moose Jaw
Collin Bowman had three points in the Warriors last matchup with Kootenay; one being his first goal of the season.
Sam Fioretti might be a rookie to the tribe, but is showing his potential after returning from a break due to a concussion. Sam had three helpers in the last game.
Antonin Honejsek has a pair of goals in last Wednesday's game. Tony is at the top of the Warriors point rankings.
Quinton Howden's Keys to Winning Tuesday Night:
1. Special Teams
A major improvement from the last few games, the Warriors went 3/9 on the Power Play vs Kootenay and limited the opposition to just two PP advantages, yet went 1/2 on the PK. Capitalizing on the PP and avoiding the PK are definite factors in producing another W.
2. Consistency from Shift to Shift
A hockey game consists of 60 minutes of hockey. The Warriors will need to be consistent and working hard for all 60 minutes against the strong Saskatoon team.
3. Hard Work
Nothing pays off more than hard work. Dylan McIlrath went home with hardest working Warrior last Wednesday and put it all on the line each and every shift. Each Warrior needs to leave it all on the ice Tuesday night.
Who to watch:
Saskatoon
Darian Dziurzynki was named the WHL player of the week and had a hat trick agianst the tribe in their last meeting.
Adam Morrison, goaltending for Saskatoon, Morrison made 37 saves in the Blades last game. Steven Stanford was in net last time these two met. Who will get the start?
Stafan Elliot is a difference maker for the Blades. This 19 year old had the game winning goal last time the Warriors visited Saskatoon.
Moose Jaw
Collin Bowman had three points in the Warriors last matchup with Kootenay; one being his first goal of the season.
Sam Fioretti might be a rookie to the tribe, but is showing his potential after returning from a break due to a concussion. Sam had three helpers in the last game.
Antonin Honejsek has a pair of goals in last Wednesday's game. Tony is at the top of the Warriors point rankings.
Quinton Howden's Keys to Winning Tuesday Night:
A major improvement from the last few games, the Warriors went 3/9 on the Power Play vs Kootenay and limited the opposition to just two PP advantages, yet went 1/2 on the PK. Capitalizing on the PP and avoiding the PK are definite factors in producing another W.
2. Consistency from Shift to Shift
A hockey game consists of 60 minutes of hockey. The Warriors will need to be consistent and working hard for all 60 minutes against the strong Saskatoon team.
3. Hard Work
Nothing pays off more than hard work. Dylan McIlrath went home with hardest working Warrior last Wednesday and put it all on the line each and every shift. Each Warrior needs to leave it all on the ice Tuesday night.
Minor Hockey Jamboree
Nine Moose Jaw Warriors and Morty spent the day at the Minor Hockey Jamboree Sunday. Here are some photos from the event!
McKids Club Party from Friday
Dylan McIlrath, champion of the McKids Club and friends along with Morty threw a launch party Friday night at McDonalds. Over fifty kids came for a free supper and fun!
Sunday, October 17, 2010
Vote for Theo and Jamie
Watch Battle of the Blades tonight?
It's time to vote for Theo Fleury and Jamie Sale!
http://www.cbc.ca/battle/ie
It's time to vote for Theo Fleury and Jamie Sale!
http://www.cbc.ca/battle/ie
Saturday, October 16, 2010
Bast has Big First Game
Former Warrior and fan favorite Jason Bast had a big night in St. FX's 5-4 win over Acadia. Jason had 1 goal and 1 assist. He was named the game's second star. Nice work for his first game.
Friday, October 15, 2010
Overager's Who Made it Through Deadline....
Courtesy of the Regina Leader-Post’s Greg Harder, let's take a look at the 20's who are filling over age spots in the WHL this season:
Brandon Wheat Kings: D Darren Bestland, F David Toews, F Shayne Wiebe.
Calgary Hitmen: F Tyler Fiddler, F Misha Fisenko, F Kris Foucault.
Chilliwack Bruins: D Jeff Einhorn, G Lucas Gore, D Brandon Manning.
Edmonton Oil Kings: F Jordan Hickmott, F Mike Piluso, D Adrian Van De Mosselaer.
Everett Silvertips: F Clayton Cumiskey, F Parker Stanfield, D Chad Suer.
Kamloops Blazers: G Jeff Bosch, D Corey Fienhage, F Shayne Neigum.
Kelowna Rockets: F Evan Bloodoff, D Brendon Wall, F Geordie Wudrick.
Kootenay Ice: F Steele Boomer, F Matt Fraser, F Kevin King.
Lethbridge Hurricanes: F Mitch Maxwell, D Mike Reddington, F Max Ross.
Medicine Hat Tigers: D Thomas Carr, D Jace Coyle, F Wacey Hamilton.
Moose Jaw Warriors: F Spencer Edwards, G Thomas Heemskerk, F Dylan Hood, F Brendan Rowinski. (Rowinski is on the long-term injury list.)
Portland Winter Hawks: F Spencer Bennett, G Ian Curtis, F Tayler Jordan.
Prince Albert Raiders: D Nathan Deck, F Igor Revenko, D Jordan Rowley.
Prince George Cougars: F Sena Acolatse, F James Dobrowolski, F Taylor Stefishen.
Red Deer Rebels: D Colin Archer, F Brett Ferguson, G Darcy Kuemper.
Regina Pats: F Thomas Frazee, C Colin Reddin, D Mark Schneider.
Saskatoon Blades: G Steven Stanford, F Marek Viedensky, D Teigan Zahn.
Seattle Thunderbirds: D Travis Bobbee, D Brenden Dillon, F Travis Toomey.
Spokane Chiefs: F Tyler Johnson, F Levko Koper, G James Reid.
Swift Current Broncos: F Justin Dowling, G Mark Friesen, F Stepan Novotny.
Tri-City Americans: F Kruise Reddick, D Tyler Schmidt, D Zak Stebner.
Vancouver Giants: F Craig Cunningham, F Matt MacKay, F Randy McNaught.
Brandon Wheat Kings: D Darren Bestland, F David Toews, F Shayne Wiebe.
Calgary Hitmen: F Tyler Fiddler, F Misha Fisenko, F Kris Foucault.
Chilliwack Bruins: D Jeff Einhorn, G Lucas Gore, D Brandon Manning.
Edmonton Oil Kings: F Jordan Hickmott, F Mike Piluso, D Adrian Van De Mosselaer.
Everett Silvertips: F Clayton Cumiskey, F Parker Stanfield, D Chad Suer.
Kamloops Blazers: G Jeff Bosch, D Corey Fienhage, F Shayne Neigum.
Kelowna Rockets: F Evan Bloodoff, D Brendon Wall, F Geordie Wudrick.
Kootenay Ice: F Steele Boomer, F Matt Fraser, F Kevin King.
Lethbridge Hurricanes: F Mitch Maxwell, D Mike Reddington, F Max Ross.
Medicine Hat Tigers: D Thomas Carr, D Jace Coyle, F Wacey Hamilton.
Moose Jaw Warriors: F Spencer Edwards, G Thomas Heemskerk, F Dylan Hood, F Brendan Rowinski. (Rowinski is on the long-term injury list.)
Portland Winter Hawks: F Spencer Bennett, G Ian Curtis, F Tayler Jordan.
Prince Albert Raiders: D Nathan Deck, F Igor Revenko, D Jordan Rowley.
Prince George Cougars: F Sena Acolatse, F James Dobrowolski, F Taylor Stefishen.
Red Deer Rebels: D Colin Archer, F Brett Ferguson, G Darcy Kuemper.
Regina Pats: F Thomas Frazee, C Colin Reddin, D Mark Schneider.
Saskatoon Blades: G Steven Stanford, F Marek Viedensky, D Teigan Zahn.
Seattle Thunderbirds: D Travis Bobbee, D Brenden Dillon, F Travis Toomey.
Spokane Chiefs: F Tyler Johnson, F Levko Koper, G James Reid.
Swift Current Broncos: F Justin Dowling, G Mark Friesen, F Stepan Novotny.
Tri-City Americans: F Kruise Reddick, D Tyler Schmidt, D Zak Stebner.
Vancouver Giants: F Craig Cunningham, F Matt MacKay, F Randy McNaught.
Checking in with Warriors '10 Grad Class
The Warriors grauated three Warriors from the WHL last season in Captain Jason Bast, Ryan Stanton and Cody Smuk. So what they up to now you may ask?
Jason Bast is out on the East Coast at St. Francis Xavier along side fellow Moose Javian and friend, Brennen Wray. Former Warrior goaltender Joey Perricone is also at St FX. St. Xavier takes on Acadia tonight in their home opener.
Cody Smuk is enrolled at the U of S and will be playing with the Huskies this season and is taking Business in school. Cody takes on the U of R Cougars tonight and tomorrow. Smuk will be #24 for the Huskies.
Ryan Stanton is with the Rockford Ice Hogs of the AHL. Ryan is pointless in the opening few games of the season. Ryan takes on the Abbotsford Heat for a double header this weekend.
Although he may have been with the Wheaties last season, Travis Hamonic is still a Warrior in many eyes. Travis is with the Bridgeport Sound Tigers, affilliate of the NY Islanders. Travis has 6 PIM and a +1 rating after 2 games. The Tigers take on Hartford Saturday and Portland on Sunday.
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| Ryan Stanton in his Ice Hogs jersey |
Cody Smuk is enrolled at the U of S and will be playing with the Huskies this season and is taking Business in school. Cody takes on the U of R Cougars tonight and tomorrow. Smuk will be #24 for the Huskies.
Ryan Stanton is with the Rockford Ice Hogs of the AHL. Ryan is pointless in the opening few games of the season. Ryan takes on the Abbotsford Heat for a double header this weekend.
Although he may have been with the Wheaties last season, Travis Hamonic is still a Warrior in many eyes. Travis is with the Bridgeport Sound Tigers, affilliate of the NY Islanders. Travis has 6 PIM and a +1 rating after 2 games. The Tigers take on Hartford Saturday and Portland on Sunday.
Thursday, October 14, 2010
Warriors Visit John Chisholm School
Jesse Paradis, Spencer Edwards and Danny Gayle visited the students at John Chisholm Alternate school this morning and had discussions on the topics of team work, rules, roles and aspirations.
This mornings appearance is part of year long mentorship program sponsored by Conexus.
This mornings appearance is part of year long mentorship program sponsored by Conexus.
Wednesday, October 13, 2010
Rookies Shine in Warriors 6-3 Win
The second period has D-man Collin Bowman scoring his first in a Warriors uniform just into the second. The ice would not stop coming onto Brandon Stone and managed to sneak another one by. The third Ice goal would result in a goalie change and no further scoring. Dylan McIlrath dropped the gloves against fellow blue liner, John Neibrandt. The fans were on their feet for the big man's first fight at home in several games.
The final period of play brought on two more Warriors goals from rookie Morgan Rielly and another from Dylan Hood. The Warriors improved upon special team, cashing in on 3/9 power plays and only allowing Kootenay 1/2 power play goals. Rookie Sam Fioretti went home with third star and 3 assists. Morgan Rielly also had 2 assists along with his goal. Quinton Howden and Dylan Hood each had two points and 19 year old defencemem Collin Bowman went home with 3 points.
The Warriors have the weekend off and return to the Civic Center next Tuesday and Wednesday for a two game home stand.
Quinton Howden's Key's to Winning Tonight
1. Special Teams
The Warriors are 3/35 (8%) on the power play in 9 games.
Penalty kill is 11/45 (75%)
2. Hard work/Competing
The tribe has been out shot in every game they have lost; the two games they won were the only games they out shot their opponent (30-23/29-28).
3. Execution
Putting it all together will equal pucks in the net and a favorable score on the clock
Tuesday, October 12, 2010
WARRIORS HIT SEASON TICKET GOAL
Moose Jaw, SK.--- After a great response to the Warriors season ticket promotion, offering 10/11 season tickets for only $350, the team was pleased to announce they beat their previous season ticket holder record of 1845 by selling 2127 season tickets. After the July promotion, the Warriors continued to recruit season ticket holders and brought in another 73 individuals. With that, the Warriors have reached their ultimate goal of having 2,200 season ticket holders for the 2010/11 season.
“We are very excited with the level of support shown by the fans this season.” commented Warriors Director of Business Operations Corey Nyhagen. “It is now up to us as an organization to entertain the fans both on the ice and in the stands throughout the season as we prepare for our move into our new home…our fans have committed to this team and it is now up to us to commit to them, by providing outstanding sports entertainment each night” he added.
By reaching that number the team has welcomed 357 new members to the tribe. Although limited, there are still seats available for purchase. With a promise of similar or better seating in the new multiplex, Warriors fans are scooping up seats while they can.
With three sellouts already in the books for the 10/11 season, the Warriors encourage fans who want to take in Warriors hockey should save a seat while they can in order to avoid disappointment at the door.
“We are very excited with the level of support shown by the fans this season.” commented Warriors Director of Business Operations Corey Nyhagen. “It is now up to us as an organization to entertain the fans both on the ice and in the stands throughout the season as we prepare for our move into our new home…our fans have committed to this team and it is now up to us to commit to them, by providing outstanding sports entertainment each night” he added.
By reaching that number the team has welcomed 357 new members to the tribe. Although limited, there are still seats available for purchase. With a promise of similar or better seating in the new multiplex, Warriors fans are scooping up seats while they can.
With three sellouts already in the books for the 10/11 season, the Warriors encourage fans who want to take in Warriors hockey should save a seat while they can in order to avoid disappointment at the door.
Warriors Looking for a Much Needed Win at Home
Kootenay still has 4 20's on their roster as of Tuesday, one of which is former Warrior goalie Todd Mathews. Just like the Warriors, Kootenay's twenty year olds are filling forward and goalie positions. The Ice team has a bit of a Moose Jaw connection with Brock Montgomery hailing from Moose Jaw.
The Ice also bring to town 6 Saskatchewan born players. The puck drops at 7:00 pm the Civic Center Wednesday night!
Who to watch for:
Kootenay
Max Reinhart leads the way in scoring for the Ice with 7 points
Twenty year old forward Matt Fraser also has 7 points
Todd Mathews made 31 saves before losing in a shootout in Swift Current and has just one win to his name so far this season in 3 games
Moose Jaw
Quinton Howden, scoring a number of impressive goals over the past few weeks, Howden is amoung the scoring leaders with 7 points
Nathan MacMaster, coming into his own Nathan MacMaster is having the month of his WHL career and has found his way scoring 7 pooints in 9 games
Brandon Stone, making his regular season debut- #32 is just 17 years old and looking to make his first game one to remember
Monday, October 11, 2010
Thanksgiving comes early for American's
Tri scored the first of the game from scoring leader, Adam Hughesman. Nathan MacMaster continued on his scoring streak and tied things up to end the first period. Young Connor Rankin scored on the American's power play to give the visitors a one goal lead, followed up with a goal from twenty year old Mike Brown. Import Michal Hlinka managed to bring the Warriors within one to end forty minutes of play.
Quinton Howden tied the game at 3 a piece early in the third, yet 94' born Rankin hammered another one home on his second power play goal of the night. Eighteen year old Patrick Holland scored the go ahead goal on another warrior's penatly. Jordan Messier did not let up, scoring one final marker in the third to put the Americans up 6-3.
Warriors goaltender Thomas Heemskerk faced 37 shots, turning away 31 of them. The Warriors fired 36 shots at Drew Owsley who had some spectacular saves on the night. The Warriors return to action Wednesday when they face the Kootenay Ice and look to break their thee game losing skid at home.
Thanksgiving with Tri City
The Tri City American's will visit Moose Jaw today for their first meeting of the season. Tri City sits with a 6-2-1 record.
Tri City's star players Brendan Shinnimin (suspended) and Adam Hughesman have 13 points a piece in just 6 games. The American's have capitalized on 13 power play's so far this season. Tri City has split their Prairie tour-- falling to both Prince Albert and Saskatoon earlier in the week. They did steal a 3-1 victory in Brandon on Saturday and a 6-4 win in Regina..
Don't forget, game time is 2:00 pm for the only afternoon matinee game of the season.
Who to watch for:
Tri City
Likely starting for Tri will be Drew Owsley, this 19 year old goal tender has 4 wins under his belt along with 358 minutes and a .919 save %. Owskey has 186 saves.
Thomas Heemskerk has been showing Moose Jaw fan's just why he is a San Jose Sharks draftee. Thomas has played 473 minutes for the tribe, winning 2 games and keeping a .898 save percentage. He has made 230 saves on the season.
Tri City's star players Brendan Shinnimin (suspended) and Adam Hughesman have 13 points a piece in just 6 games. The American's have capitalized on 13 power play's so far this season. Tri City has split their Prairie tour-- falling to both Prince Albert and Saskatoon earlier in the week. They did steal a 3-1 victory in Brandon on Saturday and a 6-4 win in Regina..
Don't forget, game time is 2:00 pm for the only afternoon matinee game of the season.
Who to watch for:
Tri City
- More like who you WILL NOT be watching, Brendan Shinnimin (#24) has 1 of his 13 goals on the power play and 5 assists on the power play and is suspended after the Saskatoon game.
- Adam Hughesman, left winger, #17 for Tri is an offensive threat with his 4 power play goals and 4 power play assists. He's credited with 2 game winning goals in only 9 games.
- Twenty year (#23) old D-man Tyler Schmidt leads the defense with 6 points.
- Spencer Edwards, captains and scoring leader, Edwards has 6 points in 8 games for the tribe
- Nathan MacMaster, this18 year old Calgary native is having a great opening to the season. Scoring opportunties and 5 points are credited to this young forward.
- Connor Cox, leads the D with 2 goals and has found himself in the right place at the right time of late.
Likely starting for Tri will be Drew Owsley, this 19 year old goal tender has 4 wins under his belt along with 358 minutes and a .919 save %. Owskey has 186 saves.
Thomas Heemskerk has been showing Moose Jaw fan's just why he is a San Jose Sharks draftee. Thomas has played 473 minutes for the tribe, winning 2 games and keeping a .898 save percentage. He has made 230 saves on the season.
Saturday, October 9, 2010
Warriors Fall 3-0 to Red Deer
The Warriors put up a valient effor tonight at the Civic Center, keeping the game extremely close until the final minutes. A scoreless first led to just one Red Deer goal in the second. The Warriors allowed two more in the final mintues to make the score 3-0.
One of the highlight of the game for the Warriors was Matt Grant's first WHL fight against Lucus Grayson. The Warriors shot 25 pucks Darcy Kuemper's way but not would get by. Thomas Heemskerk went 26/28 on the night. The Warriors were 0/4 on the power play at 3/3 on the PK.
Warriors return to action Monday at 2:00 pm when they face the Tri City Americans at the Civic Center.
One of the highlight of the game for the Warriors was Matt Grant's first WHL fight against Lucus Grayson. The Warriors shot 25 pucks Darcy Kuemper's way but not would get by. Thomas Heemskerk went 26/28 on the night. The Warriors were 0/4 on the power play at 3/3 on the PK.
Warriors return to action Monday at 2:00 pm when they face the Tri City Americans at the Civic Center.
Warriors and Rebels Today
Last night in Saskatoon
The Moose Jaw Warriors allowed a goal with 20 seconds left in the game last night, losing 6-4 in Saskatoon. Jesse Paradis and Spencer Edwards led the tribe with a goal and two points each; Dylan Hood and Connor Cox had one goal each; Collin Bowman, Danny Gayle, Nathan MacMaster, Quinton Howden, and Antonin Honejsek had one assist each; Thomas Heemskerk made 28 saves in the loss. Darian Dziurzynski led the Blades with a hat trick; Curtis Hamilton had two goals and three points Braeden Johnson had three assists; Steven Stanford made 22 saves in the win. The Warriors were 2/4 on the power play and 2/2 on the penalty kill.
Today vs Red Deer
Tonight is the first meeting of the season between the Warriors and Red Deer Rebels. Moose Jaw was 1-2-0-1 against the Rebels last year; their only win was a 4-1 decision on September 30th, 2009. Red Deer outscored the Warriors 12-9. Moose Jaw is 9-9-0-2 against the Rebels in the last five years, posting a 6-2-0-2 record at home.
Spencer Edwards led the Warriors with a goal and four points against the Rebels; Brendan Rowinski had three goals; Quinton Howden had two goals and three points; Dylan McIlrath had one goal and 21 penalty minutes; Connor Cox and Jesse Paradis had an assist each.
Landon Ferraro led the Rebels last year with three goals and six points against the Warriors; Ryan Nugent-Hopkins had three goals and four points; Josh Cowen had two goals and four points; Andrej Kudrna had a goal and three points; Brett Ferguson had three assists; Alex Petrovic had two assists; John Persson and Justin Weller had one goal each; Darcy Kuemper was 3-1 with a 2.20gaa and .922sv%.
Friday, October 8, 2010
Warriors vs Saskatoon
Period 1
Paradis from Edwards at 7:41 in the first. 1-0 MJ
Sutter and Dzyurzyniski score only seconds apart 2-1 SK
Period 2
Dzyurzyniski- Short handed 2nd period 3-1 SK
Connor Cox scores on the PP. 3-2 SK 13:53 2nd period
Period 3
Paradis from Edwards at 7:41 in the first. 1-0 MJ
Sutter and Dzyurzyniski score only seconds apart 2-1 SK
Period 2
Dzyurzyniski- Short handed 2nd period 3-1 SK
Connor Cox scores on the PP. 3-2 SK 13:53 2nd period
Johnson drops the gloves with Sutter.... first fight of his WHL career for AJ
Hamilton scores for Saskatoon... 4-2-SK
Period 3
Hood scores from Howden and Gayle! 4-3 SK
Edwards from Paradis and MacMaster ties it up! 4-4
Elliot scores with 20 seconds on clock.... 5-4 SK
Edwards from Paradis and MacMaster ties it up! 4-4
Elliot scores with 20 seconds on clock.... 5-4 SK
Dzyurzyniski with the empty netter 6-4 FINAL SASKATOON
Battle of the Blades- Vote for Theo Fleury
Theo's partner Jamie as an olympic medallist much like himself and is best know for the controversial 2002 Salt Lake City Olympic gold medal scandal. Jamie and her partner David Peltier became Canada's darlings after their incredible character and poise during the entire olympic judging situation.
Theo and Jamie skated their first number last week and made it through the first round of voting. Watch Theo and Jamie this Sunday at 8:00 pm on CBC and be sure to vote....click here to hit up the website.... http://www.cbc.ca/battle/
Theo is up against PJ Stock, Georges Laraque, Valerie Bure, Patrice Brisebois, Kelly Chase and Todd Warriner. So, cheer on Theo and keep voting!
Watch Theo's last performance by clicking here:
http://il.youtube.com/watch?v=HyrD_vjlXnc&feature=related
Rebels and Warriors Saturday
Rebels goaltender Darcy Kuemper leads the league with 5 wins. The Alberta team has 12 power play goals to open the season. D-man Alex Petrovic, a name that might be quite familiar to Warriors fans, as Dylan McIlrath put on quite a show at the 2010 Prospects Game in his tilt with Petrovic.
Here's a little reminder: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nmo1jlN4VHg
The Rebel's blue liner has 6 points as of Friday. Forward Andrej Kudma leads the league with 7 goals, 4 on the power play.
Off the ice:
Saturday Night Village Ford is the game night sponsor! You can expect a showing of great new Ford vehicles and prizes all night long. Magnet Schedules will also be handed out Saturday... so come early. Dylan McIlrath will be signing autographs Saturday night.
For the Kids:
The Warriors McKids Club will be in full swing starting in October! The McKid’s club is proudly sponsored by McDonalds Restaurant. Kids ages 3-12 may join the club beginning on October 9th. This year’s champion of the McKid’s Club is New York Rangers draft pick, Dylan McIlrath.
Kids Club members will receive awesome membership items as part of the club:
• Dylan McIlrath McKids Club T-shirt
• Autographed McIlrath Hockey Card
• Invites to special McKids Club Events
• Entry into great contests and prizes all season long
All notifications will be sent online by email. The Warriors will be looking for 100 of the loudest proudest young fans to join the club. Kid’s can register at Warriors Home Games on:
• October 9th, 13th and 19th
Kid’s can also register online at www.mjwarriors.ca. Kids will be able to pick up their packages on October 9th, 13th or 19th at Warriors Home Games. Packages will only be available at the Civic Center on Game Days. Kids are encouraged to wear their special McKids Club t-shirt to every Warriors home game to receive great prizes from McDonalds Restaurant all season long.
**Please remember kids must have parents permission to sign up and parent must be on hand to register
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