a tale of two Brothers // Final curtain

[Daniel Janser 2,001]

Swiss Central Gazzette (goalscorer/assistant)

 

The Reapers' season is over when the lost 4-1 in the series. However, they were close to make it 3-2 and everything would have been possible from then on. The events in sequence:

The first home game in this series was won by the Philadelphian team with 4-0. Ixazaluoh opened the score at 10:39 minutes in the first, assisted by Simeoni and Sanderson. In the second period Laperriere (Jp) and Lamb (AL, Ixazaluoh) increased the lead. Last, but not least Moinet (Laperriere, Bernier) was responsible for the final score. The three stars were completely made from Reapers with Laperriere (1g/1a) taking the first place followed by Arpa (shut out) and Ixazaluoh (1g/1a). The penalty kill was perfect (1/1) and the power play desastrous (0/8). The Reapers played very disciplined and took almost no penalties and at the same time defended their net to a tee. Needless to say that Arpa outperformed Grubauer's .889 saving rate.

Marcel was noted with 0g, 0a and +0

Daniel had 0g, 0a, +1 and 5 shots (second of the team) to his name

 

The fourth match of the series went 6-3 to the Storm. The Minnesota team commenced the proceedings after 3:07 in the first period. Two minutes later, Bernier (Jp) tied the game for the first intermission. The second period was a rollercoaster where the teams took turns in scoring goals. Minnesota was again first to succeed. Daniel tied the game with a dirty mucker goal off Lamb's rebound to which AL assisted. With two minutes left in the second period, Jones equalized the game 3-3 with a power play goal with Ixazaluoh and Sanderson assisting him. The third period went entirely to the Storm with three unanswered goals. For the first time in this series, Grubauer (.906) had the better of Arpa (.860). The penalty kill was abysmal with 2/5 and the power play was not much better (1/8), with better special team performance, this game could go to the Reapers. The three stars were Pearce (2g/1a), Glove Dropper (1g/2a) and Delisle (1g/1a).

Marcel reported 0g, 0a and -2

Daniel logged 1g, 0a, +1 and 7 shots (most of his team)

 

In the final game the Reapers demanded all of the Storm's skills for the win. They took the Gopher State team to a triple OT before Minnesote won 5-4. The first goal was scored by the Storm but Philadelphia countered with two back-to-back goals. First Jp buried TheGreat's rebound after Daniel's shot off the post in power play. Then dokis scored with a helping hand from Bernier and Jp. The Storm pulled away though with two unanswered goals of their own before the first tea. Ixazaluoh scored after 46 seconds of power play, assisted by Sanderson and Jones. Unfortunately, in the next power play, the Reapers were scored against to tie the period and reinstate the Minnesotan one goal lead. Almost 6 minutes were played, when Jones, in Babe Ruth like fashion, swatted the puck in, which came off the crossbar from Marcel's near miss. Sudden death. As mentioned before it took three OT periods for the Storm to succeed and the Reapers gave them a run for their money. Arpa was bested with .884 vs .897. The penalty kill was suboptimal (4/6) while the power play was disappointing (2/13, plus one goal scored against). If the power play was more efficient in this encounter, we would have a game 6. Alas, it was not to be. The three stars were Glove Dropper (1g/2a), Nezuko (2g/0a) and Pearce (1g/1a).

Marcel achieved 0g, 1a and +1

Daniel was noted with 0g, 1a and +0 

 

The Jansers' final tallies are as follows:

Marcel: 5gp, 0g, 1a, 1pt, -2, 2 PIM, 3 hits, 7sb

Daniel: 5gp, 2g, 2a, 4pts, +0, 4 PIM, 12 his, 2sb, 1ppg

 

The Reapers put up a fight and were never discouraged, regardless of the score. They were the underdog and were closer to a surprise than the bare numbers would let one believe. This may have been the end of an era, as the Janser brothers very well may part ways in the upcoming draft, as Daniel is not eligible for the VHLM next season and Marcel may need an other season to hone his skills. Never before have they played in different organisations. Marcel replied to our interview in that regards as follows: 'We always knew that this is a possibility with the draft system. Even if I had not suffered from a broken wrist for half of the season, which slowed down my progress, we would have in all likelihood ended up in different clubs anyway. It was cool as long as it lasted, and there is still a chance that I will be drafted by my brother's organisation next season. For the time being I will focus on the next season with the Reapers. In case they keep me around, that is. I think I have proven that I am willing and able to sacrifice my body in the interest of the team's success, if nothing else.'

 

As with the regular season, we would like to mention some corner stones of the Reaper's short cut playoff run. 

 

First, we would be sorely amiss to not point out the outstanding performance of rookie goalkeeper Arpa, who gave the Reapers a fighting chance in every playoff game. He ranks second in the saving rate (.902) behind Red Menace and first in shutouts (1).

Jp (7pts) is in the top ten when it comes to scoring defense men as well as in blocking shots (10).

Ixazaluoh is in the top ten for PPG (2) as well as shots blocked (10)

AL is also one of the top shot blockers in the league (14)

 

We let for you to decide, who is the MVP for the Reapers, a case can be made for many of the players with the right arguments.

 

Please use the premature season ending to read some of the related articles linked below. We will back with news of the Jansers before long.

 

https://vhlforum.com/topic/110105-daniel-janser-scouting-report/

https://vhlforum.com/topic/110113-a-tale-of-two-brothers-getting-there/

https://vhlforum.com/topic/110141-a-tale-of-two-brothers-climbing-the-ladder/

https://vhlforum.com/topic/110250-a-tale-of-two-brothers-payoffs-in-sight/

https://vhlforum.com/topic/110314-a-tale-of-two-brothers-dirty-deeds-done-dirt-cheap/

https://vhlforum.com/topic/110350-a-tale-of-two-brothers-final-countdown/

https://vhlforum.com/topic/110417-a-tale-of-two-brothers-due-north/

https://vhlforum.com/topic/110476-a-tale-of-two-brothers-playoff-round-1/

 

[Vice 299]

Sad that my time with the Jansers was cut so soon!