A tale of two Brothers // one sixth done, five to go

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

 

We witnessed another for matches involving Swiss precision at work. Please find our summary below.

 

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4-5

 

Vasteras was facing their arch-rival Stockholm in the first match which ended 5-4 in the Vikings' favour. The Iron Eagles were able to win the first period with 3-2. Vladovechsenkchushkin on the power play, Bushtit and Elsby bagged a goal each for the Västmanland team. Bushtit with a goal on the man advantage increased the lead by one in the second, but Stockholm was able to draw even with two goals of their own. The third was without a goal for the longest time and the teams seem to have settled for a fourth period, when Chisholm scored with less than two minutes left in the game during Blugers' double minor for roughing. The Eagles decided to not pull the goalie and were not able to react any more. So they suffered a defeat at the hands of Stockholm. The coveted three stars awards went to Elsby (1g/1a), Dropper (1g/3a) and Craig (1g/1a). Despite Utonium's (.904) herculean effort between the pipes, clearly outshining Grubauer (.826) who has yet to lose a game, Vasteras was just not throwing enough shit at the wall for same to stick, to win this game. Vasteras' power play was excellent (2/3) but their penalty kill (4/7) was the other reason, why the conceded the match.

Marcel left the ice with a 0g, 0a, +0 and 1 hit record.

 

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2-0

 

Marcel's second game was against last year's finalist Rome, with a final score of 2-0 for the Vikings. Martin in the first and Bernier in the second period were responsible for the only two goals scored in this match up. Utonium (44 saves), Snakehole (0g/2a) and Elsby (0g/1a) were asked to grace the ice once more for the encore. Tsezar (.920) with a very decent performance had no chance against Utonium's shutout. Vasteras power play was inexistent (0/3), their box play spotless (5/5).

Marcel logged 0g, 0a, +0, 1 hit and 3sb.

 

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6-3

 

Daniel's first game was against the Seattle Bears and ended in a 6-3 defeat. After only 1:15 minutes played Eagles gets the puck in the Bears' zone and fires away just to see his shot blocked by Eightnine, he picks the biscuit up and whacks again this time Flex is in the way, but creates a rebound in parrying the shot. Same is hoovered up by Nasherov and he shoots and Daniel changes the trajectory mid-air at point blank range, leaving Flex not the hint of a chance to parry it. Shortly after, the Bears even the score. The probably decisive moment of the first period is not a goal scored or a face off won. No, it is Kotkakoivu headbutting his adversary Detroit, who falls like a sack of potatoes. The referees send the Finn off for an early shower. The Bears take advantage of the accompanying Major penalty twice and score a third goal at even strength. The Wranglers do not manage to come back from this blow to morale, despite goals from Nasherov and Reinhart, which were promptly countered by two goals of Lose. The three stars were awarded to Tsujimoto (1g/3a), Lose (2g/1a) and Petrenko (1g/1a). Klamasteris (.887) had one of his weaker days and could not steal a win against Flex' (.933) stellar performance. Calgary's power play wasin existent (0/2) and the penalty killing below average (4/6).

Daniel had 1g, 0a, +0, 2 PIM (Tripping, did not lead to a goal), 5 hits and FO% of 57.14 to his name. 

 

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5-3

 

The second encounter was a direct rematch against Seattle, this time with the better end for the Albertans. The Bears were determined to begin where they left the last game and scored three consecutive goals. However, Calgary fought back and had an uninterrupted series of five goals of their own, scored by Eagles (PPG), Johnson , Nasherov (PPG), Jokinen (PPG) and Johnson (empty net). Let's have a closer look at the only even strength goal with a netminder between the pipes. Daniel wins the draw in the Bears' den, the puck lands with Eagles who passes it on to Johnson and the Geordie whips it past Flex into the net. Johnson (2g/1a), Detroit (1g/1a) and Miglaskems (1g/0a) were named three stars of the night. Klamasteris (.914) had Flex' number all day (.886). Calgary was very efficient in power play (3/4) as well as in the penalty kill duties (6/7).

Daniel was noted with 0g, 1a, +2, 2 hits, 1sb and 51.43% efficiency from the hash mark.

 

Our well-known Canadian correspondent Jean-Luc Lieuxperroux visited Daniel in between the matches:

 

JLL: 'Daniel, we must ask: What happened between Kotkakoivu and Detroit in this fateful 20th minute of the last match? Are you allowed to talk about this?'

DJ: 'Hi Jean-Luc. Yes of course. The Wranglers cherish and cultivate a culture of open communication. The matter was addressed briefly in the locker room during the match and in detail in the de-briefing once back at base. While the club clearly does not advocate headbutting opponents, we know a little more about the background. Detroit is known as a gritty player and an agitator and that is fair enough, this is part of the game. From the first face-off he tried to go under Saku's skin, by trash talking and hacking at his calves when the umpires looked the other way. Sofar, so good and this is nothing unusual. What flipped the lid, was when Detroit started to insult Saku's sister in ways I cannot repeat. You know, Ilvi is very dear to Saku and they always had a very strong bond. Saku does not mind being trash talked to, he accepts it as part of the game we all love. But this was too much and uncalled for. This should not come as an excuse for Saku's actions. He did wrong and he knows it. Had he challenged Vinny to a fight, it would be business as usual. Alas, he did not and that has consequences.'

 

JLL: 'Does that mean that there will be disciplinary actions beyond the ones from the league? Are you at liberty to disclose same if yes?'

DJ: 'Absolutely, on both accounts. However, I would not call it disciplinary actions. In the de-briefing, Saku said that he did wrong and set a bad example to all those kids who watch our games and that is not what he wants. He volunteered to go each day after practice to the Childrens Hospital here in Calgary and will perform for a month as a clown on the station where the terminal ill kids are cared for, to make them laugh. He further pledged a considerable amount to a programme which provides shelter for the homeless. He explicitely asked to keep the sum secret and I will respect his wish. He hopes that by these signs of his repentance, he can undo some of the damage done to his, and more importantly, the dent on the Wranglers' reputation. There is a press conference as we speak, where he will say what I just told you here.'

 

JLL: 'Thanks Daniel for your time.'

DJ: 'My Pleasure'

 

And now to something completely different, the Jansers' stats:

Marcel: 12gp, 1g, 3a, 4pts, -7, 10 PIM, 14 hits, 25sb, 1gwg

Daniel: 12gp, 4g, 10a, 14pts, +16, 17 PIM, 37 hits, 7sb, 1gwg, 54.32 FO% 

 

We will revert with news as they develop, in the interim, please do not miss out on the below articles.

 

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/

https://vhlforum.com/topic/116127-a-tale-of-two-brothers-a-flip-of-a-coin/

GM 42: Vasteras Iron Eagles vs. Stockholm Vikings (vhlportal.com)

GM 45: Rome Gladiators vs. Vasteras Iron Eagles (vhlportal.com)

GM 86: Seattle Bears vs. Calgary Wranglers (vhlportal.com)

GM 95: Calgary Wranglers vs. Seattle Bears (vhlportal.com)

 

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Edited February 8, 2022 by Daniel Janser
some omitted words, a little editing

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He deserved that headbutt!