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

 

Our intrepid hockey players in overseas had two games apiece. Find the reports of same here below.

 

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1 - 4

 

The first match Marcel's Iron Eagles played, was a 4-1 win against Oslo.  The first period ended 1-1, with Bernier scoring in powerplay for the Swedish team. After 4:34 into the second, Vladovechsenkchushkin picks up a lose puck, passes it to Martin, who relays to Blugers, Blugers to Janser who one-times it past Wumbo, for the one-goal lead and his first VHLE goal ever. No further goals were scored in that frame. The third period saw two goals of Bernier's to complete his hattrick. It should surprise no-one he (3g/0a) was named first star, alongside fellow team mates Bushtit (0g/3a) and Blugers (0g/2a). On a highclass goaltender standoff, Utonium (.955) clearly outperformed Wumbo (.902). Vasteras' power play was sub-par (1/6) while their penalty killing unit was flawless (3/3).

Marcel was reported with 1g, 0a, +0 and 1sb.

 

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 3 - 4 (SO)

 

The second game was a direct rematch with a tighter fight and a 4-3 win for Vasteras. Oslo took the lead early with a power play goal but Bernier tied the game at 9:03 minutes. Oslo reinstalled the one goal lead before the end of the period and went with a 2-1 into the first intermission. With only five minute left to play in the second, Heavens tied the game after a text book relay over Martin and Janser. Early in the third frame, the Iron Eagles took the lead with Elsby's power play goal. Alas, Oslo managed to equalize the score and take this game to overtime. The Sudden Death did not bring a decision so the teams went into shootout, where Utonium kept their cool and denied the attempts of Clue, McMuffin and Teekirque, whereas Martin beat Wumbo with a nice in-between-leg-shot and won the game for the Swedes. The three stars were awarded to Elsby (1g/1a), Sprout (1g/1a) and Pandora (1g/1a). Utonium (.893) was a tad weaker in net than Wumbo (.897), but it was a close call. Vasteras' power play was on the weaker side (1/6), their penalty kill unit performed okay (3/4).

Marcel had 0g, 1a, -1, 2 hits and 4sb (most of both teams) to his name. 

 

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4 - 5 (SO)

 

Daniel's first game was against reigning champions, the Vancouver Wolves and it ended in 5-4 heartbreak loss after shootout. The Wranglers started well with to consecutive goals by Reinhart on even strength. But the Wolves were able to even the score before the first horn sounded. In the second period, Janser was the only goalscorer for Calgary. He first won the face-off in his own zone and distributed the biscuit to Nasherov. The Swede relays the puck to Eagles who struggles to control the bouncing disc, but in the end manages to pass it to the on-rushing Swiss. Daniel shoots and Sales parries the shot, but does not block the puck. Daniel is the first to pick up his own rebound and scores from point blank range. His efforts to keep the Wranglers in the game are thwarted by two Vancouver power play goals in the same frame. The third period saw Perry as the sole goalscorer which drew the game at 4-4. The extratime did not end in a Sudden Death and so the times had to demonstrate their skills in the shootout (could as well spin the Wheel of Fortune). Perry converted for the Wranglers, while T. Reinhart and Tucker succeeded for the BC franchise. Madison (1g/2a), Perry (1g/2a) and Tucker (1g/2a) were named the three stars of the game. Klamasteris (.917) had an ever so slightly edge over Sales (.915) in the duel between the pipes. What really broke the neck for the Wranglers was their lousy box play (1/3) while they did not take prisoners when playing on a one man advantage (1/1).

Daniel logged 1g, 0a, +0, 3 hits and FOW rate of an astounding 65.38%.

 

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5 - 6 (SO)

 

The next matchup was against a struggling Helsinki team and ended 6-5 in favour for the Finns after shootout. Helsinki opens the score with a power play goal. At the 12:55 minute mark, less than a minute after the Titans scored and during a power play for the Wranglers, Daniel wins the draw against former Calgary player Johnston and passes the puck to Nasherov, who one touches it to Funk. Funk shoots and hits iron, but the puck bounces right back to him and in his second attempt the veteran defender buries it. Unfortunately for the Canadians, the Titans scored an even strength goal, with only 47 seconds on the clock left, to make it 2-1. In the second frame, Eagles was the only goalscorer to draw the game at 2-2. In the third period, all defensive discipline was lost by both teams and it was a roller coaster. Helsinki scored a brace first, just to be tied again after the Wranglers emulated their performance by goals from Johnson and Funk (again in power play). Johnson's goal was very curious in the making: First, Nasherov intercepts a pass from Hjalmarsson and passes to Johnson. Phil shoots, but Nasherov in an attempt to screen the shot, gets a piece of it and deflects it wide. 'The Rock' picks up the lose puck and fires again. This time Janser deflects and forces Booberry to parry, but the netminder cannot get a hold on the puck and creates a rebound which is picked up by Johnson again. The veteran forward does not hesitate and wristshots the biscuit into the five hole. The Finns have finally ran out of luck. Shortly after, the Titans went ahead again but the excitement of being ahead lasted only for 14 seconds when Johnson tied the game again. The Sudden Death did not live up to its name and so, once more, the lottery of a shootout had to decide a Wranglers game. Nezuko was the only one who succeeded from the point, and therefore a win for Helsinki materialized. Johnson (2g/1a), Nasherov (0g/4a) and Johnston (2g/1a) were awarded the coveted three stars distinction. Klamasteris (.894) was notably better than Booberry (.872). The special teams were a mixed bag. While the power play was decent (2/7), the penalty kill let much to be desired (3/5) and once again, probably cost the Wranglers the match.

Daniel was noted with 0g, 2a, +3, 3 hits, 1sb and a 52.08% success rate at the draw.

 

The Jansers' stats for this season so far:

Marcel: 10gp, 1g, 4a, 5pts, 10 PIM, 12 hits, 22sb, 1gwg

Daniel: 10gp, 3g, 9a, 12pts, 15 PIM, 30 hits, 6sb, 1gwg, 54.27 FO%

 

Stay tuned for further updates on our modern day William Tells.

 

https://vhlforum.com/topic/115911-a-tale-of-two-brothers-premieres/

https://vhlforum.com/topic/115972-a-tale-of-two-brothers-two-sides-of-a-coin/

https://vhlforum.com/topic/116055-a-tale-of-two-brothers-light-and-shadow/

GM 33: Oslo Storm vs. Vasteras Iron Eagles (vhlportal.com)

GM 37: Oslo Storm vs. Vasteras Iron Eagles (vhlportal.com)

GM 70: Calgary Wranglers vs. Vancouver Wolves (vhlportal.com)

GM 75: Calgary Wranglers vs. Helsinki Titans (vhlportal.com)

 

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Edited February 7, 2022 by Daniel Janser

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