Well its at that time where we're over the half way point of the NHL Season and All-star weekend I'm going to like two out of three things the Draft tomorrow and the Skills competition I've always liked the Skills competition then the actual game ever but back in the late 90's was pretty good where the all-star game was pretty sweet favorite moments, Ray Bourque winning MVP in Boston in 96, Owen Nolan's point on Dominik Hasek in 97, Al MacInnis dominating the Hardest Shot Competition and seeing just a little bit of care in the All-star game a little bit.
Who will win after last night's picks? Team Staal or Team Lidstrom? I hope team Staal because if you didn't know I'm a big Eric Staal Fan and always will be.
Onto the Awards, I'm only doing ones that really stick out.
Calder Trophy
Nominees
G- Sergei Bobrovsky, Philadelphia Flyers
Stats, 21-6-3, 920 Save %, 2.42 GAA
This guy has been lights out for Philadelphia earned the starting job on a Philly team that looks better then last year I just hopes he doesn't turn the "Net Detective 3" number 2 is Steve Mason and looks to keep that name, somewhere Jonathan Bernier is saying Karma is a bitch Steve. But Sergei nicely done.
C- Jeff Skinner , Carolina Hurricanes
Stats, 18 Goals, 22 Assists, Drafted 7th Overall in 2010 Draft and has been the second best player on the team the former Kitchener Ranger has been something else this year seen him a couple of games is looking like his captain in a way.
C- Logan Couture, San Jose Sharks
Stats, 22 Goals, 11 Assists, Stats a bit lower then Skinner's but they'd probably be a lot higher if he wasn't hurt for a little bit and playing with the likes of Heatley, Thornton and Marleau above him but he gets good playing time and is developing quite, Dear Toronto was it worth it for Owen Nolan?? HA suckers.
Winner: Bobrovsky
HM's Cam Fowler ANA, P.K Subban MTL and Kevin Shattenkirk COL.
Norris Trophy
Nickas Lidstrom, Detroit Red Wings
Stats, 11 Goals, 32 Assists, Wow... thats all I can say about him he gets even better with age and he's 40 now will he be a Chris Chelios? I doubt it but at this rate it seems he could play till 43 maybe, UFA at the end of the year will he be cheap and stay in Detroit? Go somewhere else? or Retire and ride off into the sunset and wait for his call to the HOF? What it is it's been awesome this year Nik.
Shea Weber, Nashville Predators
Stats, 9 Goals, 21 Assists, He has been lights out for a long time and I haven't given him enough due, This year he does kind of a long shot but he has done everything in Nashville with an underrated team with over rated results he's a winner too bad he won't win a cup in Nashville he might have to be traded or waive a no trade if he wants to be a contender but maybe Barry Trotz can get it done this year.
Duncan Keith, Chicago Blackhawks
Stats, 2 Goals, 25 Assists, I know what your gonna say WTF De Paoli??? Well I am a fan but If you look at Keith's Stats and the way he started the season his +/- was way down but has come up but the Hawks will heat up if they can get their goaltending together they might get a better seed in the playoffs Maybe Corey Crawford is a short term or long term answer, either way when his team doesn't help Keith gets the blunt end of the problems cause he's on the ice so much but Keith is for real.
Winner: Lidstrom
HM's Dustin Byfuglien ATL, After a nice sit down with the Voice of the Battlefords Northstars Dan O'Conner he has shown me the light and now an HM is Keith Yandle of PHX another Keith related defenceman, Kris Letang PIT
Vezina Trophy
Tim Thomas, Boston Bruins
Stats, 24-5-6, 7 SO's 1.81 GAA, .945 Save Percentage
He's back..... and better then ever as the 2009 winner he's heading to the All-star game again and is a fighter when it comes to keeping his job this was Tuukka Rask's job at the start of the year and Timmy T is leading the B's back to the promised land maybe further this time.
Jonas Hiller, Anaheim Ducks
Stats, 25-16-3, 2.50 GAA, .926 Save Percentage
This guy stops everything ever since the Olympics he may be the new Miikka Kiprusoff for getting peppered and winning games he is the Ducks' MVP and has them right where they need to be... In a playoff spot he never gives up on a play, Makes 40 saves a game no big deal! Saw his glasses yesterday wow ugly.
Henrik Lundqvist, New York Rangers
Stats, 21-16-3, 2.29 GAA, .924 Save %
King Henrik is back after a so so season even though he still had thirty wins, he has been well... Henrik Lundqvist he is one goalie I wish i always draft in fantasy leagues he is one of the best first years in the league was a nominee hopefully he gets one and I'd kill to have one of his suits wow Barney Stinson would be proud.
Winner: Hiller
HM's Carey Price MTL, Marc Andre Fleury PIT and Cam Ward CAR
Hart Trophy
Sidney Crosby, Pittsburgh Penguins
Stats, 32 Goals, 34 Assists, He is the best player in the NHL and being out for 9 games and missing the all-star game I think that I have to say he'd be close to 80 points of not for two concussions in retrospect form Dave Steckel and Viktor Hedman. Sid had jumped up in my respect he scored the golden goal, it was weak but he scored it and I think the offseason where he was done after being upset by the Habs just gave him time to reload and relax a bit and he's showed it.
Steven Stamkos, Tampa Bay Lightning
Stats, 38 Goals, 29 Assists
How good is this kid what a one timer and Steve Yzerman has been an influence and the Lightning seem to be back to the way things were Stamkos is just that it's only year 3 of his career can you imagine him a couple more years some records could be broke if he has the right guys around him and the Tampa power play is nothing without him.
Brad Richards, Dallas Stars
Richards has brought himself into the NHL's elite after all he did win the Conn Smythe Trophy in 2004 (dammit) but look at what he's done in Dallas if Kari Lehtonen can stay hot and win a few games for Dallas in the playoffs the Stars could turn heads and Richards is a main reason why and he should get recognized for his efforts.
Winner: Too close to tell but Sidney Crosby if he stays healthy and up pace in points obviously or I'd love to see Richards get the surprise vote
HM's I know someone will say why he wasn't a nominee of mine, Ryan Kesler VAN, Henrik Sedin, VAN, Tim Thomas BOS
Well thats that if you disagree with these at all I want to hear about it, leave a message here, email gino.depaoli@cjvr.com or tweet me @gdp74
Melfort plays Battleford at home tonight webcast should be a good one I'll have a report tomorrow from the game.
GDP
Saturday, January 29, 2011
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
Not a Good Start to the Week
It's been a while since I've been on here but it has been a crappy few hours today for myself and for ourselves at work.
Monday was actually a pretty decent day, quiet in local sports for myself but a busy news day for us and then it was having a duel with my boss Ken Singer on Tiger 11 of course our golf guru got the best of me by 2 strokes well played sir, then capped off with a long lingering go at Goals Gym here in Melfort.
Some of you that know are probably wondering Gino and the Gym, Why? Well my sister is getting married at the end of April and I want to look stronger and in better shape for it, the funny thing is the RBC Cup in Camrose starts that day and the representative for team West would play the next day which could see one of our local teams there so apologies in advance for the De Paoli/Welsh Wedding if I'm scoreboard watching while performing my MC duties. HA could you imagine?
On to Today
Way back before I even came to Fabmar Communications for work there had been a bid for a radio station in Humboldt and the station from what I saw put their heart and soul into the bid for the station in the home of the Broncos and after the hearings that we got to listen in on it sounded like we had a pretty good shot to get the station since we are a huge contributor to many organizations, businesses and of course covering The Humboldt Broncos.
We were told yesterday decision by the CRTC (Canadian Radio-Television Telecommunications Commission) In layman's terms the Big Boys would have their decision to whether we would get the station or Golden West Radio those were the final two bidders. Got a text this morning from our news girl saying we didn't get the bid and Golden West did, it was a shock for all of us we thought we had it with everything we've done.
It sucks but the CRTC made their decision and have to take the licks and move on, that whole story, we aren't going anywhere and we still have a great reputation and always will we've been doing the radio thing for 44 years and there's great people here so don't think for a micro second our coverage of sports teams will diminish, but only get better as this has motivated me to step my game up and make our station even better then before. If you want some? Come Get Some!! I guess thats the gym coming out in me lol
What happened to you Tuesday? you used to be Monday's cool brother now your just a spitting image of your evil brother Monday you can ride shotgun with Monday to hell Tuesday.
Onto Sports....
The Melfort Mustangs renew their rivalry with the Humboldt Broncos at the Elgar Peterson Arena tonight these teams haven't played since the HOF Game November 26 when there was a brawl right at the end of the game after a big hit on Chase Wharton from Brody Haygarth where there was fights, coaches getting into it and Ward Szucki fish hooking a Mustang player causing him to get a two game suspension but that was then and this is now teams are are totally changed Humboldt trading away on Jan 10 and Melfort loading up so it could be an ugly game unless Dean Brockman has prepared his team well which he usually does its usually a good atmosphere with these two... they hate each other should be good it's on CK750 tonight starting at 7:15 with the Pre-game show and 7:30 Puckdrop.
The best part they'll play again Friday in Melfort. The Mustangs will also face a possible playoff match-up with the Battlefords North Stars Saturday this will only be the second time I've seen the Stars play the Mustangs really need to see what they're like they had a bad start start to the season but have turned it on lately and could finish as high as third they're one point back of Humboldt for third in the Bauer.
As for the Nipawin Hawks, they've got 12 games left 4 points back of the Flin Flon Bombers for 5th in the Bauer and the final playoff spot, tonight in Nipawin the Hawks have a chance to gain some ground, the Bombers do have games in hand but anything can happen, If Nipawin is to make the playoffs they'll need to win 7-8 of their last twelve to ensure a spot in my view, they can do it they've beaten good teams and if goaltending can get hot again there's a chance for the Hawks to make noise it will be well earned if it happens Doug Johnson has dealt with many things this year, this would maybe sweep most of it away.
Poll Results
I asked who is the best goalie in the SJHL and there might be some Notre Dame fans reading the Debacle cause Russell Abbott who is also this week's goalie of the week for the league won the poll getting 50 percent of the votes, The numbers don't lie 11-14-3 .911 Save%, 2.73 GAA and two shutouts on a weaker Hounds team, the sad thing is I haven't seen him play this year I've seen Matthew Smidt play every local game so I couldn't get a good grasp but from people I've talked to he's something else to watch. Good job Russell maybe your goaltending can get ND into the playoffs.
Charles Corsi got 31 percent of the votes for what has been a great season and he maybe the league MVP this year according to this broadcaster 21-8-3, .922 Save%, 2.53 GAA and 2 shutouts not too shabby for the Rosemere Quebec Native. Chuck tells me his family watches every webcast and likes our product at the MBN (Mustang Broadcasting Network) so a shout out to the Corsi family.
Others getting votes were Weyburn's Mitch Kilgore, Kindersley's Sean Cahill and Devin Peters of the Yorkton Terriers.
Well its only Tuesday but its gonna get crazy with Long Lake Hockey tonight, last broadcast of the year with Dan Bushman doing colour with me on CJVR plus Webcast on Saturday, Coaches Show Saturday at Escape in Melfort, some drinks, The Gym and other fun stuff no rest for the wicked have a great day everyone and stay tuned for a new poll question.
GDP
Monday was actually a pretty decent day, quiet in local sports for myself but a busy news day for us and then it was having a duel with my boss Ken Singer on Tiger 11 of course our golf guru got the best of me by 2 strokes well played sir, then capped off with a long lingering go at Goals Gym here in Melfort.
Some of you that know are probably wondering Gino and the Gym, Why? Well my sister is getting married at the end of April and I want to look stronger and in better shape for it, the funny thing is the RBC Cup in Camrose starts that day and the representative for team West would play the next day which could see one of our local teams there so apologies in advance for the De Paoli/Welsh Wedding if I'm scoreboard watching while performing my MC duties. HA could you imagine?
On to Today
Way back before I even came to Fabmar Communications for work there had been a bid for a radio station in Humboldt and the station from what I saw put their heart and soul into the bid for the station in the home of the Broncos and after the hearings that we got to listen in on it sounded like we had a pretty good shot to get the station since we are a huge contributor to many organizations, businesses and of course covering The Humboldt Broncos.
We were told yesterday decision by the CRTC (Canadian Radio-Television Telecommunications Commission) In layman's terms the Big Boys would have their decision to whether we would get the station or Golden West Radio those were the final two bidders. Got a text this morning from our news girl saying we didn't get the bid and Golden West did, it was a shock for all of us we thought we had it with everything we've done.
It sucks but the CRTC made their decision and have to take the licks and move on, that whole story, we aren't going anywhere and we still have a great reputation and always will we've been doing the radio thing for 44 years and there's great people here so don't think for a micro second our coverage of sports teams will diminish, but only get better as this has motivated me to step my game up and make our station even better then before. If you want some? Come Get Some!! I guess thats the gym coming out in me lol
What happened to you Tuesday? you used to be Monday's cool brother now your just a spitting image of your evil brother Monday you can ride shotgun with Monday to hell Tuesday.
Onto Sports....
The Melfort Mustangs renew their rivalry with the Humboldt Broncos at the Elgar Peterson Arena tonight these teams haven't played since the HOF Game November 26 when there was a brawl right at the end of the game after a big hit on Chase Wharton from Brody Haygarth where there was fights, coaches getting into it and Ward Szucki fish hooking a Mustang player causing him to get a two game suspension but that was then and this is now teams are are totally changed Humboldt trading away on Jan 10 and Melfort loading up so it could be an ugly game unless Dean Brockman has prepared his team well which he usually does its usually a good atmosphere with these two... they hate each other should be good it's on CK750 tonight starting at 7:15 with the Pre-game show and 7:30 Puckdrop.
The best part they'll play again Friday in Melfort. The Mustangs will also face a possible playoff match-up with the Battlefords North Stars Saturday this will only be the second time I've seen the Stars play the Mustangs really need to see what they're like they had a bad start start to the season but have turned it on lately and could finish as high as third they're one point back of Humboldt for third in the Bauer.
As for the Nipawin Hawks, they've got 12 games left 4 points back of the Flin Flon Bombers for 5th in the Bauer and the final playoff spot, tonight in Nipawin the Hawks have a chance to gain some ground, the Bombers do have games in hand but anything can happen, If Nipawin is to make the playoffs they'll need to win 7-8 of their last twelve to ensure a spot in my view, they can do it they've beaten good teams and if goaltending can get hot again there's a chance for the Hawks to make noise it will be well earned if it happens Doug Johnson has dealt with many things this year, this would maybe sweep most of it away.
Poll Results
I asked who is the best goalie in the SJHL and there might be some Notre Dame fans reading the Debacle cause Russell Abbott who is also this week's goalie of the week for the league won the poll getting 50 percent of the votes, The numbers don't lie 11-14-3 .911 Save%, 2.73 GAA and two shutouts on a weaker Hounds team, the sad thing is I haven't seen him play this year I've seen Matthew Smidt play every local game so I couldn't get a good grasp but from people I've talked to he's something else to watch. Good job Russell maybe your goaltending can get ND into the playoffs.
Charles Corsi got 31 percent of the votes for what has been a great season and he maybe the league MVP this year according to this broadcaster 21-8-3, .922 Save%, 2.53 GAA and 2 shutouts not too shabby for the Rosemere Quebec Native. Chuck tells me his family watches every webcast and likes our product at the MBN (Mustang Broadcasting Network) so a shout out to the Corsi family.
Others getting votes were Weyburn's Mitch Kilgore, Kindersley's Sean Cahill and Devin Peters of the Yorkton Terriers.
Well its only Tuesday but its gonna get crazy with Long Lake Hockey tonight, last broadcast of the year with Dan Bushman doing colour with me on CJVR plus Webcast on Saturday, Coaches Show Saturday at Escape in Melfort, some drinks, The Gym and other fun stuff no rest for the wicked have a great day everyone and stay tuned for a new poll question.
GDP
Saturday, January 15, 2011
Poll Results, Klippers/Mustangs Game
The First of many polls is in the De Paoli Debacle is in the books and we have a split decision.
The Poll question was "Out of the Top 4 Teams in the SJHL who has the best chance to win the Credit Union Cup?"
The Choices were
Yorkton 5 Votes
La Ronge 2 Votes
Melfort 5 Votes
Kindersley 1 Vote
Upset in the Making 1 Vote.
So those who voted it was a small number but they think a Yorkton/Melfort final is brewing which is what I think it will be, Kindersley did play the Mustangs tough last night and the final score was 4-3, the score I predicted, good goaltending at both ends with Corsi and Cahill it was a playoff game with some questionable calls but just the one referee tonight I don't he could keep up to the play but you play through I give full credit for the KK's for their work effort they might catch Yorkton for number one in the Sherwood it will be tough but it will be a close race.
The Mustangs played for 55 minutes last night and the last five could have killed them with penalties but Cody Hanson was unreal with Metz on the power its like they know where they're gonna be... HMMM but I tip my cap to Brett Kipling stepping up for Johnny Badura after he got crunched into the boards on a late hit by Jesse Mysiorik gets cut up, tells the coaching staff I gotta got to the hospital I'll be back, gets stitched up can remember how many but he's back out there playing his heart out! Great determination also Owen Roschuk playing with rib problems and shoulder problems was a monster out there must have had 8 big hits in that game, Also Conner Bradshaw had a solid effort a great penalty killer and was clutch when the Mustangs when killing off a 6-4 PP near the end of the game.
Scott Brkich got a little banged up took a hit and just got turned around the wrong way we'll see his status for tomorrow night it is a game against the Hounds that could be a night off for him and Zach Johnson might be in he is fighting some back problems but Zach is tough and could probably play through the pain. Also Brody Haygarth could return tomorrow or Darrell Mann may wait to get him back in the line-up Tuesday against Yorkton. The Mustangs are playing well without Haygarth in the line up since New Year's day imagine where they could be with him healthy and not hurt... its scary.
3 Stars from the night
1. Cody Hanson Melfort, 2 goals on the night including the winner a great debut.
2. Sean Aschim Melfort, Got a goal and was a force may be one of the most underrated Centres in the league, he's been a point a game player all year and the best part about him stats are secondary he wants to win and that's something thats hard to find in players at times.
3. Sean Cahill Kindersley
39 saves on 43 shots it could have been a run away if it wasn't him in between pipes robs Spencer Mault on a wide open shot in the second and just on power plays positioned himself very well he has improved a lot since I saw him last year in the Playoffs last year with Oilers. A solid effort from the Calgary product who is on his way to Alaska Fairbanks next year in the NCAA.
It was nice to catch up with Sean after the game he was dealt a bad hand at the start of the year with the Okotoks Oilers trading him at the start of the season to Brooks, then he was sent to Quesnel of the BCHL before coming to Kindersley he has really excelled as the starter in the SJHL he could be the MVP for the Klippers for their turn around also Rockie Zinger has helped him out a lot
Melfort is back in action tomorrow against the Notre Dame Hounds, the Hounds are a good defensive team so no slouch here for the Blue, Green and White and we'll see the status of Brkich for tomorrow and see if Jesse Ehnisz gets the start or if Charles Corsi goes again. Should be a good one I'll have a mini preview tomorrow.
We'll be on the air at 7:25ish for 7:30 Puckdrop on the Webcast go to the Mustangs website and follow the links for live action.
GDP
The Poll question was "Out of the Top 4 Teams in the SJHL who has the best chance to win the Credit Union Cup?"
The Choices were
Yorkton 5 Votes
La Ronge 2 Votes
Melfort 5 Votes
Kindersley 1 Vote
Upset in the Making 1 Vote.
So those who voted it was a small number but they think a Yorkton/Melfort final is brewing which is what I think it will be, Kindersley did play the Mustangs tough last night and the final score was 4-3, the score I predicted, good goaltending at both ends with Corsi and Cahill it was a playoff game with some questionable calls but just the one referee tonight I don't he could keep up to the play but you play through I give full credit for the KK's for their work effort they might catch Yorkton for number one in the Sherwood it will be tough but it will be a close race.
The Mustangs played for 55 minutes last night and the last five could have killed them with penalties but Cody Hanson was unreal with Metz on the power its like they know where they're gonna be... HMMM but I tip my cap to Brett Kipling stepping up for Johnny Badura after he got crunched into the boards on a late hit by Jesse Mysiorik gets cut up, tells the coaching staff I gotta got to the hospital I'll be back, gets stitched up can remember how many but he's back out there playing his heart out! Great determination also Owen Roschuk playing with rib problems and shoulder problems was a monster out there must have had 8 big hits in that game, Also Conner Bradshaw had a solid effort a great penalty killer and was clutch when the Mustangs when killing off a 6-4 PP near the end of the game.
Scott Brkich got a little banged up took a hit and just got turned around the wrong way we'll see his status for tomorrow night it is a game against the Hounds that could be a night off for him and Zach Johnson might be in he is fighting some back problems but Zach is tough and could probably play through the pain. Also Brody Haygarth could return tomorrow or Darrell Mann may wait to get him back in the line-up Tuesday against Yorkton. The Mustangs are playing well without Haygarth in the line up since New Year's day imagine where they could be with him healthy and not hurt... its scary.
3 Stars from the night
1. Cody Hanson Melfort, 2 goals on the night including the winner a great debut.
2. Sean Aschim Melfort, Got a goal and was a force may be one of the most underrated Centres in the league, he's been a point a game player all year and the best part about him stats are secondary he wants to win and that's something thats hard to find in players at times.
3. Sean Cahill Kindersley
39 saves on 43 shots it could have been a run away if it wasn't him in between pipes robs Spencer Mault on a wide open shot in the second and just on power plays positioned himself very well he has improved a lot since I saw him last year in the Playoffs last year with Oilers. A solid effort from the Calgary product who is on his way to Alaska Fairbanks next year in the NCAA.
It was nice to catch up with Sean after the game he was dealt a bad hand at the start of the year with the Okotoks Oilers trading him at the start of the season to Brooks, then he was sent to Quesnel of the BCHL before coming to Kindersley he has really excelled as the starter in the SJHL he could be the MVP for the Klippers for their turn around also Rockie Zinger has helped him out a lot
Melfort is back in action tomorrow against the Notre Dame Hounds, the Hounds are a good defensive team so no slouch here for the Blue, Green and White and we'll see the status of Brkich for tomorrow and see if Jesse Ehnisz gets the start or if Charles Corsi goes again. Should be a good one I'll have a mini preview tomorrow.
We'll be on the air at 7:25ish for 7:30 Puckdrop on the Webcast go to the Mustangs website and follow the links for live action.
GDP
Thursday, January 13, 2011
SJHL This Weekend/Klippers/Mustangs
Hey Guys,
I gave myself a few days off from this as I was kind of tired and wasn't doing anything with teams except radio stuff and you guys hear that anyway on CK750 right????? Whatever if you don't listen you don't listen. I'm not gonna make you cause thats not
I'll blog its way more fun I used to hate blogs but now its great for getting stuff out there I've noticed.
As it goes for local teams Nipawin is on the road for three in pretty much a must win situation from now until the conclusion of the season games in hand on Battleford they have to make it count or else another shortened season for the Black and Gold. Unfortunately it hasn't started good for them losing 6-0 to Notre Dame, The Hounds are now 4-0 against Nipawin this year, Games on CK750 this weekend as they're in Weyburn tomorrow and Estevan on Saturday Night. It will be an interesting bus ride to the hotel tonight.
Humboldt is in an interesting situation youth movement like Nipawin lost tonight to La Ronge but I've discovered that Beatty's Boys only work when the top line is scoring yes tonight it was the 2,3 and 4th lines tonight but Dean Brockman's crew shut them down and if there was scoring touch from Humboldt right now that game goes to the Green and Gold, Here's my question to the Wolves whatcha gonna do brother? When the Melfort Mustang's Defense core and Goaltending and if you get past them the Yorkton Terriers run wild on Lindensmith, Carre and Eggum and the rest of the gang??? There better be something special in the water in La Ronge if you want to repeat as champs.
Back to Humboldt for a moment I think if Hrynkiew and Bodnarchuk can get games back to the way they were the Broncos will stay in 3rd if they don't they'll be survivor series and anything can happen there. The Match-up will be Flin Flon or Nipawin both would be great series.
Humboldt hosts the red hot Klippers on Sunday we'll see what transpires there the Klips have been all right lately a sleeper almost except they're 2nd in the Sherwood Conference.
Now I'll be doing webcasts for the Mustangs this weekend as the Mustangs host Kinderlsey tomorrow and Notre Dame Sunday.
This is a great match-up it was last time and should be again and we'll see a goalie battle between Charles Corsi and Sean Cahill. Cahill could be a sleeper for good goalie records if he keeps it up he was good with Okotoks last year and has started out in fine form going 8-4 and was the December SJHL Goalie of the Month and Charles Corsi has been well.... Charles Corsi a front runner for MVP of the League.
I gave myself a few days off from this as I was kind of tired and wasn't doing anything with teams except radio stuff and you guys hear that anyway on CK750 right????? Whatever if you don't listen you don't listen. I'm not gonna make you cause thats not
I'll blog its way more fun I used to hate blogs but now its great for getting stuff out there I've noticed.
As it goes for local teams Nipawin is on the road for three in pretty much a must win situation from now until the conclusion of the season games in hand on Battleford they have to make it count or else another shortened season for the Black and Gold. Unfortunately it hasn't started good for them losing 6-0 to Notre Dame, The Hounds are now 4-0 against Nipawin this year, Games on CK750 this weekend as they're in Weyburn tomorrow and Estevan on Saturday Night. It will be an interesting bus ride to the hotel tonight.
Humboldt is in an interesting situation youth movement like Nipawin lost tonight to La Ronge but I've discovered that Beatty's Boys only work when the top line is scoring yes tonight it was the 2,3 and 4th lines tonight but Dean Brockman's crew shut them down and if there was scoring touch from Humboldt right now that game goes to the Green and Gold, Here's my question to the Wolves whatcha gonna do brother? When the Melfort Mustang's Defense core and Goaltending and if you get past them the Yorkton Terriers run wild on Lindensmith, Carre and Eggum and the rest of the gang??? There better be something special in the water in La Ronge if you want to repeat as champs.
Back to Humboldt for a moment I think if Hrynkiew and Bodnarchuk can get games back to the way they were the Broncos will stay in 3rd if they don't they'll be survivor series and anything can happen there. The Match-up will be Flin Flon or Nipawin both would be great series.
Humboldt hosts the red hot Klippers on Sunday we'll see what transpires there the Klips have been all right lately a sleeper almost except they're 2nd in the Sherwood Conference.
Now I'll be doing webcasts for the Mustangs this weekend as the Mustangs host Kinderlsey tomorrow and Notre Dame Sunday.
This is a great match-up it was last time and should be again and we'll see a goalie battle between Charles Corsi and Sean Cahill. Cahill could be a sleeper for good goalie records if he keeps it up he was good with Okotoks last year and has started out in fine form going 8-4 and was the December SJHL Goalie of the Month and Charles Corsi has been well.... Charles Corsi a front runner for MVP of the League.
Here's the Tale of the Tape
Offense
Kinderlsey has been lights out scoring in bunches with the likes of Dommett Calkins, Adamyk, King and always dangerous and one of my favorite players to watch in Taylor Duzan but there is a wild card in Spencer Braaten has leadership qualities and can score my question is.... how's the ankle? Is it in game shape.
As for the Mustangs well Brayden Metz has been great since since coming over from the Mils, Cody Hanson will debut tomorrow, Jesse Mireau 27 goals on the year with Sean Aschim setting him up plus scorers by committee on given nights, Wihak, Nabseth, Threndyle and Mault. Haygarth is still out with a shoulder injury apparently another week we'll find out tomorrow from Darrell Mann.
I'll give the advantage to Melfort by a hair due to how well the Klipps have played.
Defense
Flanigan, Leedahl and Dunn... Sorry fellas you've been good lately but Mitch and Carter Berg, Brkich, Christensen, Kipling, Badura, Johnson and when healthy Brenden Wall the D's don't match up.
Hands down advantage to Melfort.
Goaltending
Cahill has been solid we went over this and is getting better, Corsi well rested but is his groin still a little sore? we'll find out soon.
It's a draw here.
Overall it looks like Melfort should run over Kinderlsey but I don't think it will happen it think we're in for a beauty at the Palace tomorrow night, I'll say 4-3 Mustangs unless Corsi tries to score from centre again and score he's been close a couple of times, then maybe 5-3.
One more note for fans at the Palace.... GET LOUD AND EXCITED!!!! too many times I can hear a pin drop or every word Darrell Mann is saying and sometimes it's of the colourful nature but a great team this year they need devoted fans that will get crazy on a Friday night. Are you busy on a Friday night when it's cold in Melfort??? No your at home warming up lets change that and get crazy down there playoffs are coming and a loud Palace would be a site. I think the Green Army fans of the Okotoks Oilers of the AJHL need to show the Mustangs fans the path to awesome cheering fans.
Hope to see you at the rink say hi before I go up to the booth or in between periods.
Take Er Easy
GDP
Monday, January 10, 2011
Final Piece of the Puzzle in Place for the Mustangs?
No joke on the site.
The Melfort Mustangs have been able to bring in Carter Berg from the Calgary Hitmen as the WHL was on deadline and roster cut off.
Carter is the younger brother of Mustangs Defenseman Mitch Berg so the post below for the D-core of the Stangs just got BERGED.
In no particular line order
M. Berg C. Berg
Brkich Christensen
Johnson Kipling
Johnny Badura 7th D-man 13th forward hybrid he does it all.
Once again just confirmation from Darrell Mann hope to have audio in the morning
Through 36 games in limited playing time with the defending WHL Champs Berg had 2 goals and an Assist along with 46 penalty minutes but was playing forward should feel comfortable on the Mustangs Blue Line.
Stick around two and a half hours left before midnight it's been crazy, lets crank it up to 11!!! With more madness.
Melfort Mustangs Move 20 Year Old
Update from Melfort Camp
Defenseman Josh Martin has been traded to the Canmore Eagles of the AJHL for future considerations.
Martin big Defenseman just turned into the odd man out in Melfort with the likes of the new acquisitions on the back end.
Brkich Johnson
Wall Berg
Christensen Kipling
Johnny Badura
Quick note on the Mustangs website defenseman Carter Berg of the Calgary Hitmen is on the Mustangs roster trying to get a confirmation from Darrell Mann but this would blow the Bauer wide open if true.
Stay tuned
Defenseman Josh Martin has been traded to the Canmore Eagles of the AJHL for future considerations.
Martin big Defenseman just turned into the odd man out in Melfort with the likes of the new acquisitions on the back end.
Brkich Johnson
Wall Berg
Christensen Kipling
Johnny Badura
Quick note on the Mustangs website defenseman Carter Berg of the Calgary Hitmen is on the Mustangs roster trying to get a confirmation from Darrell Mann but this would blow the Bauer wide open if true.
Stay tuned
Trades not related to Nipawin/Melfort/Humboldt
Hey guys,
Its been a busy 72 hours and we still have 3 hours to go for the SJHL Trade Deadline to expire it's been a busy one. You've seen the local team trades lets breakdown what I know right now.
Early Reports from La Ronge
The Ice Wolves have acquired Former Humboldt Bronco Nick Keller from the Swan Valley Stampeders for future considerations, should be posted on the SJHL site soon.
North Battleford
Acquired former Melfort Mustangs Cole Gibson from Estevan for future considerations
Trade Forward Dane Muench to the defending RBC Cup Champs Vernon Vipers of the BCHL for future considerations.
The Stars trade Travis Cech to the Selkirk Steelers of the MJHL for Future Considerations
Acquire Nick Scott from the Bonnyville Pontiacs for future considerations
Estevan
Trade Goalie Derek Tendler to Winnipeg Saints for future considerations
Its been a busy 72 hours and we still have 3 hours to go for the SJHL Trade Deadline to expire it's been a busy one. You've seen the local team trades lets breakdown what I know right now.
Early Reports from La Ronge
The Ice Wolves have acquired Former Humboldt Bronco Nick Keller from the Swan Valley Stampeders for future considerations, should be posted on the SJHL site soon.
North Battleford
Acquired former Melfort Mustangs Cole Gibson from Estevan for future considerations
Trade Forward Dane Muench to the defending RBC Cup Champs Vernon Vipers of the BCHL for future considerations.
The Stars trade Travis Cech to the Selkirk Steelers of the MJHL for Future Considerations
Acquire Nick Scott from the Bonnyville Pontiacs for future considerations
Estevan
Trade Goalie Derek Tendler to Winnipeg Saints for future considerations
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