a tale of two Brothers // It is playoff time

[Daniel Janser 2,185]

Swiss Central Gazzette (Marcel's stats/Daniel's stats)

 

Since a lot of games were played during our little Holiday break we will speed run the results and throw in some analysis instead of our usual detailed match reports. We will also not include the links to all the games as we normally do as this would add twenty entries and do nothing for the readers' convenience. Instead we link the site where the matches can be looked up.

 

The Hounds played eleven games with the following results:

 

1. 6-5 loss against the Marlins. Marcel had 1g, 1a, +0 and 3sb

2. 6-3 loss against the Wild. Marcel recorded 0g, 1a, +0, 1 hits and 1sb

3. 3-1 win against the Kings. Marcel was noted with 0g, 0a, +1 and 1sb 

4. 3-2 win against the Bulls. Marcel achieved 1g, 1a, +1, 2 hits, 3sb and the first star

5. 6-3 win against the Lynx. Marcel logged 0g, 1a, +2 and 1sb

6. 7-5 loss against the Aces. Marcel had 0g, 2a, +1, 2 PIM (Interference, lead to a goal against) and 1sb to his name

7. 7-4 win against the Reapers. Marcel was reported with 0g, 0a and -1

8. 6-3 loss against the Bulls. Marcel recorded 0g, 0a, -2, 1 hit and 4sb

9. 3-2 loss against the Bulls. Marcel was noted with 0g, 1a and +1

10. 1-0 win against the Bulls. Marcel had 0g, 0a, +0, 1 hit and 3sb

11. 5-1 win against the Kings. Marcel logged 0g, 0a, +1 and 2sb

 

Marcel @Morcar80 finished the regular season with the following stats (in bracket last season's figures for comparison (up/even/down to previous season))

73gp (72gp), 10g (14g), 50a (40a), 60pts (54pts), -21 (-8), 30 PIM (52 PIM), 63 hits (75 hits), 129sb (137sb), 1gwg (1gwg), 6ppg (6ppg)

 

Let's analyze some of these figures:

Plus minus statistics: While it looks like there was a significant regression in his play, during his time with the Hounds he was +6. The first half of the season with a non-competitive Halifax hurt his numbers tremendously and none of the 21st's skater has a positive number in this rating 

Goals scored: Marcel focussed on the defensive side of his play and somewhat neglected his shot and therefore there is a drop in goals scored. However, we note that he had the same amount of game winners and power play goals as last season. The young Swiss is definitely paid for his body and not his hands, so any goal from him has to be considered icing on the top of the cake.

Penalty Minutes: We see a significant drop in the penalties taken, as Marcel was working on his discipline and had a drop in his physical play as well. He learned how to check with his brain rather than with his body, i.e. to prevent dangerous plays with good positioning instead of stopping them with bodywork. Together with San Diego's Mathias @Underclass_Hero, he is rated the player with the best defensive mindset and is even considered on par with his fellow Reaper Ixazaluoh @Vice, who was one of the best (maybe even the best) Defender in the VHLE this past season. The Vasteras Eagles are certainly looking forward to get him on the roster next season as currently they have only one player matching Marcel's defensive work, but the Rotkreuz native has clearly more potential, being drafted four seasons later than Jockesson @ThomasSyster.

 

The Red Wolves played  games with the below final scores:

 

1. 4-3 win against the Watchmen. Daniel had 0g, 1a, +1, 1 hit and 1sb

2. 5-3 win against the Storm. Daniel was reported with 0g, 1a, +1 and 1 hit

3. 3-2 OT win against the Express. Daniel logged 0g, 0a, -1 and 1 hit

4. 5-2 win against the Rush. Daniel had 1g, 0a, +2, 3 hits and a third star award to his name

5. 3-1 win against the Watchmen. Daniel was noted with 0g, 0a, +0 and 4 hits

6. 5-3 win against the Vikings. Daniel recorded 0g, 0a and +0

7. 7-4 loss against the Gladiators. Daniel had 0g, 0a and +0

8. 6-0 win against the Vikings. Daniel posted a 0g, 0a, 2 PIM (Hooking, no powerplay as Janser dragged his opponent into the sin bin as well), 2 hits and 1sb record

9. 6-3 win against the Vikings. Daniel was reported with 0g, 0a and 1 hit

10. 5-3 loss against the Gladiators. Daniel logged 0g, 0a and -2

 

Daniel's final stats look as follows (in bracket last season's figures for comparison (up/even/down to previous season)):

72gp (72gp), 27g (40g), 42a (40a), 69pts (80pts), -15 (-10), 93 PIM (52 PIM), 215 hits (152 hits), 33sb (26sb), 4gwg (6gwg), 5ppg (14ppg), 0shg (1shg)

 

Here as well a brief analysis. The stats are somewhat deceiving, as Daniel had to adapt to the higher skill level in the VHLE compared to the VHLM, and have to be taken with a pinch of salt.

Goal scoring: A clear regression compared to the VHLM season, which is to be expected when playing in a league with a higher skill level. However, that is not the whole story. Daniel beefed up for a more physical play and did not improve his offensive skills which stayed on the same (high) level. Also, for most of the season he played in a Center position, which was new to him.

Plus/minus rating: Similar to Marcel's season, Daniel played 52 games in an Oslo team which was not very competitive. With the Red Wolves he was on +1 record, with mostly third line duties.

Physical play: We see an increase in hits, PIM and shots blocked, indicating that the young Swiss has focussed on and embraced the defensive part of his two-way play. He prepared in the offseason with pumping iron and even underwent a special training camp for checking, with fellow Wrangler Phil the Rock Johnson @Philas a tutor.  He even dropped the gloves at one occasion and drew the fight.

 

We will revert with news as soon as the playoffs start.

 

https://vhlforum.com/topic/113607-oslist-s81/

https://vhlforum.com/topic/113629-a-tale-of-two-brothers-goodbyes/

https://vhlforum.com/topic/113687-a-tale-of-two-brothers-a-good-start/

https://vhlforum.com/topic/113721-a-tale-of-two-brothers-final-quarter/

https://vhlforum.com/topic/113795-a-tale-of-two-brothers-inconsistent-performances/

https://vhlforum.com/topic/113906-a-tale-of-two-brothers-on-the-final-stretch/

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Games: 350-360 - S81 Games - Victory Hockey League (vhlforum.com)

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Games: 281-288 - S81 Games - Victory Hockey League (vhlforum.com)

 

[Shindigs 1,771]

16 minutes ago, Daniel Janser said:

69pts (80pts)

I mean if you're going to regress. That is the Nicest way of doing it.

[Daniel Janser 2,185]

40 minutes ago, Shindigs said:

I mean if you're going to regress. That is the Nicest way of doing it.

I thought you will like that... 

[Shindigs 1,771]

Just now, Daniel Janser said:

I thought you will like that... 

If you share the LR with Mia Khalifa as long as I've done. You grow rather attached to that number. Occupational hazard.