TRADE
September 30/09
Yorkton Terriers trade 1991 D Scott Bollefor (Lake Lenore SK) to the Nipawin Hawks for 1993 F Cody Pongracz (Saskatoon SK).
TRADE
September 30/09
Estevan Bruins acquire 1989 F Jordan Lane (Whitehorse YK) from the Battlefords North Stars for 1990 F Carlo Ricci (Montreal QC).
TRADE
September 30/09
Nipawin Hawks acquire 1990 F Jonathan Ceci (North Vancouver BC) from the Melfort Mustangs for 1992 F Cody Michelle (Prince Albert SK).
TRADE
September 30/09
Notre Dame Hounds send 1992 F Tanner Dusyk (Montmarte SK) to the Flin Flon Bombers for 1989 D Kevin Carpenter (Parker USA).
TRADE
September 30/09
La Ronge Ice Wolves acquire 1989 F Kyle Miller (Rabbit Lake SK) from the Camrose Kodiaks for 1989 G Evan Smith.
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
End of an era
TSN.ca ALERT: Mats Sundin has officially announced his retirement.
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Tuesday, September 29, 2009
Dommett helps Klippers hand Notre Dame first regulation loss
Josh Lewis - The Clarion
After a disappointing loss against the La Ronge Ice Wolves on Wednesday, the Kindersley Klippers are back at the .500 mark after a well-played 2-1 victory over the Notre Dame Hounds on Saturday.
Major product Andrew Dommett scored both goals and provided a couple of heavy hits in Saturday’s win, which saw the Klippers (2-2) put in their most complete effort to date.
The left winger scored the game-winner with 11:30 remaining in the third period, just moments after Notre Dame’s Patrick Thompson-Gale rung a hard wrister off the left post off the rush.
Johnny Calkins streaked down the left side with the puck and dumped it off to Dommett in front of the net at the last second for a one-timer that Dubyk wasn’t ready for.
The goal came after nearly two minutes of high-charged action at both ends. About eight minutes into the period, Josh Thorimbert came out of his net to get to a loose puck before three Hounds forecheckers and Klippers defenceman Johnathon Sonntag, who returned from a collapsed lung. The netminder gave the puck away and the resulting shot just missed the left post of the empty cage.
Thirty seconds later, Steven Turner claimed a clear victory in a fight with Hounds forward Steven Klips, and Thompson-Gale dinged the iron not long after.
“I think there was a little bit of, I wouldn’t say chaos, but a little stress going around,” said Klippers head coach Larry Wintoneak.
Thorimbert posted a stellar outing in his first Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League start, turning aside 22 of 23 shots and making some big stops at key times.
“Thorny played outstanding,” said Wintoneak of the 17-year-old. “For his first game, he probably fought through a lot of nervousness. He’s going to be a good goalie in this league and he’s going to get better, the more games he plays. Obviously (Hounds goalie Deven Dubyk) was phenomenal. He made some huge saves.”
Indeed, Dubyk was the only thing preventing the Klippers from breaking the game open in the first 40 minutes, when the Hounds were doubled up 22-11 on the shot clock. The final shots were 30-23 for Kindersley.
Dommett opened the scoring 5:22 into the first period, trailing Braeden Adamyk on a breakaway and cleaning up the trash on the rebound.
Hounds defenceman James Howden leveled the score nine minutes later, though, threading a wrister from the left point through power play traffic.
Wintoneak was pleased with his team’s performance after a lacklustre effort against La Ronge, who finished in the league basement last year.
“A different team showed up tonight, obviously. You saw the work ethic. If you don’t work, you’re not going to win and I think that was the message. We really supported the puck well in all areas of the ice,” he observed. “It was one of those games where you get a little worried because you’ve had a lot of chances. They did hit two posts and after that last post, we came back and scored. Sometimes the hockey gods are taking care of you.”
Meanwhile, Wintoneak only needed one word to sum up Wednesday’s loss.
“We had no urgency. When your top players aren’t your top players, you’re not going to win,” he said. “There was no urgency, I can’t express myself any more. You gotta have urgency. When you’re on the power play and penalty kill, they’re called special teams for a reason, because they are special and that ice time is valuable. We got outworked in a lot of areas and it’s disappointing. I think some guys took advantage and thought it’d be easy and it’s not easy in this league.
“I thought our two centremen (Jordan Braid and Calkins) were invisible and when your top two guys are invisible, it doesn’t help.”
A key setback for the Klippers was not being able to score on a five-on-three early in the second period that lasted for nearly a full two minutes.
Turner and Ryan Benn scored for the home side, which was outshot 41-36. La Ronge got a pair of goals from Ben Findlay and singles from Taylor Greenbank and Adam Moar.
Sean Flanagan returned to the team’s blueline Wednesday after going down to injury early in the season opener.The Melville Millionaires come to town for a two-game set on Thursday and Saturday, with both games beginning at 7 p.m. The defending Credit Union Cup champion Humboldt Broncos visit next Wednesday.
After a disappointing loss against the La Ronge Ice Wolves on Wednesday, the Kindersley Klippers are back at the .500 mark after a well-played 2-1 victory over the Notre Dame Hounds on Saturday.
Major product Andrew Dommett scored both goals and provided a couple of heavy hits in Saturday’s win, which saw the Klippers (2-2) put in their most complete effort to date.
The left winger scored the game-winner with 11:30 remaining in the third period, just moments after Notre Dame’s Patrick Thompson-Gale rung a hard wrister off the left post off the rush.
Johnny Calkins streaked down the left side with the puck and dumped it off to Dommett in front of the net at the last second for a one-timer that Dubyk wasn’t ready for.
The goal came after nearly two minutes of high-charged action at both ends. About eight minutes into the period, Josh Thorimbert came out of his net to get to a loose puck before three Hounds forecheckers and Klippers defenceman Johnathon Sonntag, who returned from a collapsed lung. The netminder gave the puck away and the resulting shot just missed the left post of the empty cage.
Thirty seconds later, Steven Turner claimed a clear victory in a fight with Hounds forward Steven Klips, and Thompson-Gale dinged the iron not long after.
“I think there was a little bit of, I wouldn’t say chaos, but a little stress going around,” said Klippers head coach Larry Wintoneak.
Thorimbert posted a stellar outing in his first Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League start, turning aside 22 of 23 shots and making some big stops at key times.
“Thorny played outstanding,” said Wintoneak of the 17-year-old. “For his first game, he probably fought through a lot of nervousness. He’s going to be a good goalie in this league and he’s going to get better, the more games he plays. Obviously (Hounds goalie Deven Dubyk) was phenomenal. He made some huge saves.”
Indeed, Dubyk was the only thing preventing the Klippers from breaking the game open in the first 40 minutes, when the Hounds were doubled up 22-11 on the shot clock. The final shots were 30-23 for Kindersley.
Dommett opened the scoring 5:22 into the first period, trailing Braeden Adamyk on a breakaway and cleaning up the trash on the rebound.
Hounds defenceman James Howden leveled the score nine minutes later, though, threading a wrister from the left point through power play traffic.
Wintoneak was pleased with his team’s performance after a lacklustre effort against La Ronge, who finished in the league basement last year.
“A different team showed up tonight, obviously. You saw the work ethic. If you don’t work, you’re not going to win and I think that was the message. We really supported the puck well in all areas of the ice,” he observed. “It was one of those games where you get a little worried because you’ve had a lot of chances. They did hit two posts and after that last post, we came back and scored. Sometimes the hockey gods are taking care of you.”
Meanwhile, Wintoneak only needed one word to sum up Wednesday’s loss.
“We had no urgency. When your top players aren’t your top players, you’re not going to win,” he said. “There was no urgency, I can’t express myself any more. You gotta have urgency. When you’re on the power play and penalty kill, they’re called special teams for a reason, because they are special and that ice time is valuable. We got outworked in a lot of areas and it’s disappointing. I think some guys took advantage and thought it’d be easy and it’s not easy in this league.
“I thought our two centremen (Jordan Braid and Calkins) were invisible and when your top two guys are invisible, it doesn’t help.”
A key setback for the Klippers was not being able to score on a five-on-three early in the second period that lasted for nearly a full two minutes.
Turner and Ryan Benn scored for the home side, which was outshot 41-36. La Ronge got a pair of goals from Ben Findlay and singles from Taylor Greenbank and Adam Moar.
Sean Flanagan returned to the team’s blueline Wednesday after going down to injury early in the season opener.The Melville Millionaires come to town for a two-game set on Thursday and Saturday, with both games beginning at 7 p.m. The defending Credit Union Cup champion Humboldt Broncos visit next Wednesday.
SJHL Trade
Stars trade Jordan Lane to Estevan for Carlo Ricci. Bombers send Kevin Carpenter to the Hounds for the rights to Tanner Dusyk.
CJHL Top 15
The Canadian Junior Hockey League (CJHL) announced today its Weekly Top 15 rankings for the 2009-2010 season. The previous rankings and the leagues in which the teams belong to are in parenthesis.
The CJHL Weekly Top 15 as of Monday, September 28th:
1. (1) Vernon Vipers (BCHL)
2. (7) Dauphin Kings (MJHL)
3. (5) Penticton Vees (BCHL)
4. (4) Spruce Grove Saints (AJHL)
5. (8) Brooks Bandits (AJHL)
6. (3) Humboldt Broncos (SJHL)
7. (10) Kingston Voyageurs (OJAHL)
8. (4) Pembroke Lumber Kings (CJHL)
9. (11) Burlington Cougars (CCHL)
10. (HM) Sherwood Park Crusaders (AJHL)
11. (HM) Newmarket Hurricanes (CCHL)
12. (NR) Amherst Ramblers (MJAHL)
13. (13) North Bay Trappers (NOJHL)
14. (15) Les Pantheres de Saint-Jerome (LHJAAA)
15. (14) Fort William North Stars (SIJHL)
Honorable mention goes to the Bonnyville Pontiacs (AJHL), Swan Valley Stampeders (MJHL), Buffalo Jr. Sabres (OJAHL), Wellington Dukes (CCHL), Markham Waxers (CCHL), Le College Francais de Longueuil (LHJAAA), and the Summerside Western Capitals (MJAHL).
The rankings are based upon a variety of factors which includes the league in which the teams belong to, their winning percentage, their win-loss record, total points accumulated, their goals-for versus goals-against ratio, amongst other factors.
The CJHL is an amalgamation of ten Junior A hockey leagues from across Canada.
The CJHL Weekly Top 15 as of Monday, September 28th:
1. (1) Vernon Vipers (BCHL)
2. (7) Dauphin Kings (MJHL)
3. (5) Penticton Vees (BCHL)
4. (4) Spruce Grove Saints (AJHL)
5. (8) Brooks Bandits (AJHL)
6. (3) Humboldt Broncos (SJHL)
7. (10) Kingston Voyageurs (OJAHL)
8. (4) Pembroke Lumber Kings (CJHL)
9. (11) Burlington Cougars (CCHL)
10. (HM) Sherwood Park Crusaders (AJHL)
11. (HM) Newmarket Hurricanes (CCHL)
12. (NR) Amherst Ramblers (MJAHL)
13. (13) North Bay Trappers (NOJHL)
14. (15) Les Pantheres de Saint-Jerome (LHJAAA)
15. (14) Fort William North Stars (SIJHL)
Honorable mention goes to the Bonnyville Pontiacs (AJHL), Swan Valley Stampeders (MJHL), Buffalo Jr. Sabres (OJAHL), Wellington Dukes (CCHL), Markham Waxers (CCHL), Le College Francais de Longueuil (LHJAAA), and the Summerside Western Capitals (MJAHL).
The rankings are based upon a variety of factors which includes the league in which the teams belong to, their winning percentage, their win-loss record, total points accumulated, their goals-for versus goals-against ratio, amongst other factors.
The CJHL is an amalgamation of ten Junior A hockey leagues from across Canada.
Monday, September 28, 2009
WJAC evaluation camp agenda
The Klippers' Braeden Adamyk is on Team White for the camp.
Monday, September 28th
9:15 AM - 10:30 AM Team Red practice
10:45 AM - 12:00 PM Team White practice
7:15 PM Game Team Red vs Team White
Tuesday, September 29th
9:15 AM - 10:15 AM Team White practice
10:45 AM - 12:00 PM Team Red practice
7:15 PM Game Team White vs Team Red
Game Tickets are available at the Oilers Box Office inside the Okotoks Centennial Arena. Tickets for Adults and Seniors $10.00, Students and Children $5.00, and children under 8 are free.
The final rosters for Team Canada East and Team Canada West will be announced in mid-October. Summerside, P.E.I. will host the 2009 World Junior A Challenge from November 1st - 8th, 2009 at Credit Union Centre. The 2009 World Junior A Challenge will follow the same format as previous years - two Canadian entries will be joined by four international teams from Russia, Belarus, Sweden and the defending champion Team USA.
Monday, September 28th
9:15 AM - 10:30 AM Team Red practice
10:45 AM - 12:00 PM Team White practice
7:15 PM Game Team Red vs Team White
Tuesday, September 29th
9:15 AM - 10:15 AM Team White practice
10:45 AM - 12:00 PM Team Red practice
7:15 PM Game Team White vs Team Red
Game Tickets are available at the Oilers Box Office inside the Okotoks Centennial Arena. Tickets for Adults and Seniors $10.00, Students and Children $5.00, and children under 8 are free.
The final rosters for Team Canada East and Team Canada West will be announced in mid-October. Summerside, P.E.I. will host the 2009 World Junior A Challenge from November 1st - 8th, 2009 at Credit Union Centre. The 2009 World Junior A Challenge will follow the same format as previous years - two Canadian entries will be joined by four international teams from Russia, Belarus, Sweden and the defending champion Team USA.
Saturday, September 26, 2009
Football results // Klipper game day notes
Thursday's Results:
Sacred Heart 40 Esterhazy 0
Assiniboia ? Shaunavon ?
Friday's Results:
NEFL
Humboldt 22 Nipawin 7
Wynyard 25 Melfort 14
Tisdale 20 Foam Lake 43
SWAC
Gull Lake 7 Maple Creek 28
Conference 3
Lumsden 44 Swan Valley 8
Fort Qu'Appelle 7 Canora 25
NWFL
Unity 7 Martensville 6
Rosetown 6 Meadow Lake 26
Warman 22 Kindersley 39
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I was doing some public address yesterday at Rutherford Rink in Saskatoon for the Huskies Alumni Classic tournament. I did the U of R/U of L game in the afternoon. Ex-Klippers Ryan Sawka and Matt Sawa were in the line up for the U of R and looked pretty good. They have moved Matt back to the blue line and after talking to him following the game he said he loves it. Linden Wilcock is also on the roster but was not in the line up yesterday.
The U of R will play the U of S tonight at 7pm. I'll be there and I'll also be doing the PA again for the 3pm game between the U of A and the U of L.
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The Kindersley Klippers (1-2-0) host the Notre Dame Hounds (3-0-0) tonight in a match-up of Sherwood Conference teams. The Hounds are tied for the league lead and one of two teams still unbeaten.
For the scouting report click here. I'll try to post game scores on Twitter if you can't make it to the game.
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That's all I have for now. I'm running in the KinSpin this morning and need to eat some breakfast. Have a great Saturday! Oh ya, there's a Rider game too! What a day!
Thursday, September 24, 2009
Adamyk to tryout for team Canada West
The 40-man roster for the upcoming Team Canada West selection camp has been released. As we already knew Larry Wintoneak will be on the staff as an assistant coach.
Of the 40 players selected to the camp, 7 are from the SJHL. Of those seven only one is a member of the Kindersley Klippers and that is Braeden Adamyk.
Players and coaches leave for camp on Sunday. More details and some reaction is on the way.
Of the 40 players selected to the camp, 7 are from the SJHL. Of those seven only one is a member of the Kindersley Klippers and that is Braeden Adamyk.
Players and coaches leave for camp on Sunday. More details and some reaction is on the way.
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Wintoneak uses obscure league rule to claim son for Klippers
(Josh Lewis - Kindersley Clarion)
Larry Wintoneak can be called a lot of things, but flat-footed is not one of them.
When the Flin Flon Bombers made a clerical error in listing Walker Wintoneak’s birth date last week, the Kindersley Klippers head coach pounced, taking advantage of a rarely used SJHL rule to claim his son’s Junior A rights for the Klippers.
The Bombers had recently acquired the 20-year-old winger’s rights from the Swan Valley Stampeders of the MJHL, hoping to lure the Saskatoon Blade to play his final junior season in his hometown. Walker grew up in Flin Flon while his father was coaching the Bombers.
When they added him to their list, however, they incorrectly recorded his birth date as February 8, 1989, rather than his actual birthday of July 25.
According to the SJHL rule book, that mistake allows any other team to claim the player if they can prove his correct birth date. Obviously, that wasn’t a difficult task for the player’s father.
The Bombers appealed Larry Wintoneak’s action, but the Klippers were found to be within their rights in a ruling delivered on Monday.The entire affair is likely moot, since Walker scored 31 goals and 59 points for the Blades last season and will want to stay with the club for his final season of junior eligibility rather than take a step down to the SJHL.
The Blades have four 20-year-olds in camp, one more than the limit, but if he does wind up the odd man out, it’s hard to imagine there wouldn’t be a line-up of other WHL teams interested in his services.
“Walker’s focused on the Western Hockey League. We’d love to have him, obviously, but I’m not even worried about it,” said his father. “He’s a Western League player and I’m not even saying that as a father bragging about it. That’s what I think and what I’ve been told by other people.”
Still, the family connection was something the coach couldn’t pass up, and the winger would be a huge addition to the Klippers’ offence if he does happen to join the team at some point during the season.
“The way I look at it, it’s family. Blood’s thicker than water,” said Wintoneak. “Maybe it’s not the nicest thing to do, but when it comes to your son, opportunity knocked. A mistake was made. (Flin Flon general manager) Mike (Reagan) had the opportunity to list him properly and didn’t.”
Larry Wintoneak can be called a lot of things, but flat-footed is not one of them.
When the Flin Flon Bombers made a clerical error in listing Walker Wintoneak’s birth date last week, the Kindersley Klippers head coach pounced, taking advantage of a rarely used SJHL rule to claim his son’s Junior A rights for the Klippers.
The Bombers had recently acquired the 20-year-old winger’s rights from the Swan Valley Stampeders of the MJHL, hoping to lure the Saskatoon Blade to play his final junior season in his hometown. Walker grew up in Flin Flon while his father was coaching the Bombers.
When they added him to their list, however, they incorrectly recorded his birth date as February 8, 1989, rather than his actual birthday of July 25.
According to the SJHL rule book, that mistake allows any other team to claim the player if they can prove his correct birth date. Obviously, that wasn’t a difficult task for the player’s father.
The Bombers appealed Larry Wintoneak’s action, but the Klippers were found to be within their rights in a ruling delivered on Monday.The entire affair is likely moot, since Walker scored 31 goals and 59 points for the Blades last season and will want to stay with the club for his final season of junior eligibility rather than take a step down to the SJHL.
The Blades have four 20-year-olds in camp, one more than the limit, but if he does wind up the odd man out, it’s hard to imagine there wouldn’t be a line-up of other WHL teams interested in his services.
“Walker’s focused on the Western Hockey League. We’d love to have him, obviously, but I’m not even worried about it,” said his father. “He’s a Western League player and I’m not even saying that as a father bragging about it. That’s what I think and what I’ve been told by other people.”
Still, the family connection was something the coach couldn’t pass up, and the winger would be a huge addition to the Klippers’ offence if he does happen to join the team at some point during the season.
“The way I look at it, it’s family. Blood’s thicker than water,” said Wintoneak. “Maybe it’s not the nicest thing to do, but when it comes to your son, opportunity knocked. A mistake was made. (Flin Flon general manager) Mike (Reagan) had the opportunity to list him properly and didn’t.”
South 20 Dodge Chrysler & RV Centre Top 10
1.(1) Humboldt Mohawks (2-0)
2.(2) Lumsden Devils (2-0)
3.(4) Swan Valley Tigers (3-0)
4.(5) Delisle Rebels (2-1)
5.(7) Rosetown Royals (3-0)
6.(3) Foam Lake Panthers (1-1)
7.(6) Sacred Heart Saints (2-1)
8.(8) Melville Cobras (2-1)
9.(10) Shaunavon Shadows (3-0)
10.(9) Meadow Lake Spartans (2-1)
Klippers Game Day
The Kindersley Klippers (1-1-0) play host to the La Ronge Ice Wolves (2-1-0) Wednesday night. Puck drop is 7:00pm.
Last game:
After a season opening victory the Klippers were on the road in North Battleford last Saturday night for the back end of a home and home. Although the Klippers took an early lead it was Stars who came away with the 9-5 win.
Goaltender Riley Ross had a tough outing getting pulled early in the second for a short stint and then finally at the 8:35 mark of the second period in favour of Josh Thorimbert. Jordan Braid, Travis Eggum, and Taylor Duzan combined for 12 points in the game.
The La Ronge Ice Wolves were in North Battleford last night taking on the North Stars and it wasn't a favourable outcome. Both teams were able to get 38 shots a piece on goal but it was the Stars who found the net giving them the 5-2 win.
The Ice Wolves pulled goaltender Chris Jackson in the second period paving the way for Adam Bartko and the North Battleford product was fairly solid the rest of the way.
Head to head:
This is the first of four meetings between these to clubs.
Oct. 20 @ La Ronge
Nov. 14@ Kindersley
Dec. 9 @ La Ronge
Who's Hot:
For the Klippers Jordan Braid and Travis Eggum are leading the way offensively. Through two games Braid has 3g 4a for 7pts while Eggum has 2g 4a for 6pts. Early on the Klippers are the Sherwood Conference's highest scoring team.
Doug Lindensmith is off to a strong start for the Ice Wolves with 2g 4a and 6pts in three games. Mike Alexander also has a pair of goals to go along with three helpers. The Wolves have seven different players averaging at least a point per game through the first three games of the season. In goal through a game and a half between the pipes Adam Bartko has seen 52 shots and has a save percentage of 0.904.
Leaders:
Kindersley
G: Braid (3)
A: Braid (4) Eggum (4)
PTS: Braid (7)
PIM: Perreaux (9)
GAA: Ross (6.51)
SV. PCT: Ross: 0.813
La Ronge
G: Lindensmith (2), Alexander (2), Conacher (2), Gordon (2)
A: Lindensmith (4), Stevenson (4)
PTS: Lindensmith (6)
PIM: Monfore (12)
GAA: Bartko (3.26)
SV. PCT: Bartko (0.904)
Last game:
After a season opening victory the Klippers were on the road in North Battleford last Saturday night for the back end of a home and home. Although the Klippers took an early lead it was Stars who came away with the 9-5 win.
Goaltender Riley Ross had a tough outing getting pulled early in the second for a short stint and then finally at the 8:35 mark of the second period in favour of Josh Thorimbert. Jordan Braid, Travis Eggum, and Taylor Duzan combined for 12 points in the game.
The La Ronge Ice Wolves were in North Battleford last night taking on the North Stars and it wasn't a favourable outcome. Both teams were able to get 38 shots a piece on goal but it was the Stars who found the net giving them the 5-2 win.
The Ice Wolves pulled goaltender Chris Jackson in the second period paving the way for Adam Bartko and the North Battleford product was fairly solid the rest of the way.
Head to head:
This is the first of four meetings between these to clubs.
Oct. 20 @ La Ronge
Nov. 14@ Kindersley
Dec. 9 @ La Ronge
Who's Hot:
For the Klippers Jordan Braid and Travis Eggum are leading the way offensively. Through two games Braid has 3g 4a for 7pts while Eggum has 2g 4a for 6pts. Early on the Klippers are the Sherwood Conference's highest scoring team.
Doug Lindensmith is off to a strong start for the Ice Wolves with 2g 4a and 6pts in three games. Mike Alexander also has a pair of goals to go along with three helpers. The Wolves have seven different players averaging at least a point per game through the first three games of the season. In goal through a game and a half between the pipes Adam Bartko has seen 52 shots and has a save percentage of 0.904.
Leaders:
Kindersley
G: Braid (3)
A: Braid (4) Eggum (4)
PTS: Braid (7)
PIM: Perreaux (9)
GAA: Ross (6.51)
SV. PCT: Ross: 0.813
La Ronge
G: Lindensmith (2), Alexander (2), Conacher (2), Gordon (2)
A: Lindensmith (4), Stevenson (4)
PTS: Lindensmith (6)
PIM: Monfore (12)
GAA: Bartko (3.26)
SV. PCT: Bartko (0.904)
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
Tuesday night SJHL action
Tuesdays are typically slow in the world of sports but tonight we have three SJHL games to follow.
In the Bauer Conference the Battlefords North Stars are hosting the La Ronge Ice Wolves while Nipawin Hawks are hosting the Sherwood Conference's Yorkton Terriers. Elsewhere the Estevan Bruins are on the road in Wilcox taking on the Notre Dame Hounds.
Follow along for yourself at www.sjhl.ca. I also encourage you to tune into the radio broadcasts online. I usually have two or three going back and forth at the same time myself. Dallas Hicks of MBC is on the air in North Battleford while Craig Stein is on the road with the Terriers tonight.
And if that doesn't tickle you then follow along with Dan O'connor on Twitter. Follow him at Twitter.com/danoconnor19.
Enjoy the games!
In the Bauer Conference the Battlefords North Stars are hosting the La Ronge Ice Wolves while Nipawin Hawks are hosting the Sherwood Conference's Yorkton Terriers. Elsewhere the Estevan Bruins are on the road in Wilcox taking on the Notre Dame Hounds.
Follow along for yourself at www.sjhl.ca. I also encourage you to tune into the radio broadcasts online. I usually have two or three going back and forth at the same time myself. Dallas Hicks of MBC is on the air in North Battleford while Craig Stein is on the road with the Terriers tonight.
And if that doesn't tickle you then follow along with Dan O'connor on Twitter. Follow him at Twitter.com/danoconnor19.
Enjoy the games!
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It has been a few days since I touched base. First, the two NHL games in Saskatoon were pretty darn good. As is expected with preseason action there weren't a ton of stars on the line up for either team but that's ok.
The games were entertaining and the crowds were great.
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I'm working on the South 20 Dodge Chrysler & RV Centre Top 10 right now and hope to post something soon. What do you think? You can leave your comments below.
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The Kindersley Klippers are in action tomorrow against the La Ronge Ice Wolves. I'll try to dig up some info for you too.
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Ok, I don't really have much today but I promise more tomorrow!
dd
The games were entertaining and the crowds were great.
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I'm working on the South 20 Dodge Chrysler & RV Centre Top 10 right now and hope to post something soon. What do you think? You can leave your comments below.
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The Kindersley Klippers are in action tomorrow against the La Ronge Ice Wolves. I'll try to dig up some info for you too.
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Ok, I don't really have much today but I promise more tomorrow!
dd
Saturday, September 19, 2009
Were close to the Flames bench too!
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Seats are right behind the bench
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Game Day
It's game day in a couple senses.
The Kindersley Klippers look for their second straight victory to open the season when they travel to North Battleford to take on the Stars. Kindersley is 1-0 after a 6-4 win over the Stars last night.
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It is also the Calgary Flames and the New York Islanders at CUC. Ill be there in the third row behind the benches tonight. Ill blog a few pics possibly.
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Football scores that have been passed along are posted on my Twitter feed.
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Enjoy the great weather!
dd
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The Kindersley Klippers look for their second straight victory to open the season when they travel to North Battleford to take on the Stars. Kindersley is 1-0 after a 6-4 win over the Stars last night.
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It is also the Calgary Flames and the New York Islanders at CUC. Ill be there in the third row behind the benches tonight. Ill blog a few pics possibly.
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Football scores that have been passed along are posted on my Twitter feed.
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Enjoy the great weather!
dd
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Friday, September 18, 2009
Kessel to the Leafs
TSN.ca ALERT: Sources: Maple Leafs and Bruins reach an agreement on a trade that will send Phil Kessel to Toronto.
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Klippers' Finalize Roster
Here's what it looks like:
G 30 Riley Ross 1989
G 29 Josh Thorimbert 1992
D 2 Riley Down 1991
D 7 Kurt Leedahl 1990
D 18 Jesse Mysiorek 1991
D 20 Sean Flanagan 1992
D 21 Shayne McVittie 1990
D 22 Justin Perreaux 1989
D 27 Steven Turner 1989
F 8 Jonathan Sonntag 1990
F 9 Andrew Dommett 1990
F 10 Jordan Braid 1989
F 11 Taylor Duzan 1991
F 12 Rory Mckie 1991
F 14 Braeden Adamyk 1990
F 15 Travis Eggum 1990
F 16 John Calkins 1990
F 17 Ryan Benn 1991
F 19 Bo Taylor 1991
F 23 Jordon Hoffman 1991
F 24 Kevin Clark 1989
F 25 Taylor Wasden 1990
F 28 Jordan Barnes 1991
Thursday, September 17, 2009
SJHL Power Rankings
1 | Humboldt | 45 | 8 | 2 | |
--Plenty of returning players and, perhaps, an entire top line has been added via recruitment. | |||||
2 | Weyburn | 38 | 16 | 2 | 0 |
--With Bly, Penny, Whiffen, and company the Wings are in excellent shape. | |||||
3 | Flin Flon | 32 | 20 | 3 | 1 |
--Expectations are high, but even with an excellent regular season this team will be judged by its playoff record. | |||||
Melfort | 27 | 26 | 1 | 2 | |
--Another team with high expectations based on a strong recruiting class and plenty of returning players. | |||||
5 | Melville | 37 | 16 | 3 | 0 |
--Last year's runner-ups have to prove they can, ably, replace Travis Bosch, Levi Lind, Daniel Hope, and Kale Dolinski. A tall order. | |||||
6 | Yorkton | 30 | 18 | 1 | 7 |
--They look like a team similar to what we've seen in the last two years. They won't score a lot, but they won't be a walk in the park to play against. | |||||
7 | 15 | 38 | 3 | 0 | |
--Be careful of a playoff hangover. The Stars were head and shoulders better in their brief playoff than they were in the regular season. Still, on the right track. | |||||
8 | Estevan | 24 | 25 | 3 | 4 |
--Filteau, Haygarth, and Harris are going to get a lot of ice time. Can Riley Hengen and AJ Cristiano stabilize the crease? | |||||
9 | Nipawin | 26 | 26 | 2 | 2 |
--They've completely retooled with some key Manitoba players leading the way in Hamm, Kimpinski, and Brolund. | |||||
10 | Kindersley | 28 | 19 | 2 | 7 |
--Plenty of players graduated and the biggest question facing the rest of the team will be 'are you a year better in addition to being a year older?' | |||||
11 | Notre Dame | 23 | 33 | 0 | |
--New head coach Darren Evjen starts over. This club is a darkhorse. | |||||
12 | La Ronge | 11 | 42 | 3 | 0 |
--Hard to see them being last again. Bob Beatty has added some veterans to the blueline and up front. As well, newcomers Lange, White, and Dengler will add to the offense. |
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