A tale of two Brothers // Off-Season once more

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Swiss Central Gazzette (DJ=Daniel Janser, MJ=Marcel Janser and JLL=Jean-Luc Lieuxperroux)

 

As the more ardent fans of the Janser-brothers know, the curtain for both of them fell a while ago. Now that the dust has settled, we sent Jean-Luc Lieuxperroux to Calgary once again to get a hold off Marcel and Daniel for a summary of their season. Here are the interviews.

 

JLL: 'Thanks for taking the time for us and to be at the same place at the same time. That saves us a lot of expenses *laughs*.'

DJ: 'Anytime Jean-Luc. The Wranglers have a tradition of having a party in their clubhouse to say farewell to the past season. And since all the prospects and allumni are invited, Marcel flew over.'

MJ: 'Yeap for four reasons: 1. to bond with the Wranglers I have not met yet, 2. I heard that there is some good fishing to be done in Ghost Lake not too far off from here, 3. To catch up with Dan and 4. You know which beer is the best in the world, Jean-Luc?'

JLL: 'Free beer?'

MJ, DJ: 'Exactly'

DJ: 'And this year we not only said goodbye to the season but also to two players who are Wranglers legends Nate (Nathan Perry) and Klam (Sirkants Klamasteris). Since we could not get them the cup they so amply deserved, the least we could do was give them a farewell, they will never forget.'

JLL: 'And did you?'

MJ: 'What happens in the clubhouse, stays in the clubhouse. I am sure you understand, Jean-Luc.'

JLL: 'Yes, yes I do. Changing topics. Marcel, how would you summarize your season?'

MJ: 'Well, it was quite clear early on in the season that we need to do better if we want to have a seed for the playoffs. Unfortunately, despite some improvement in the second half of the season, we were just not good enough to make it there. For me personally it was an okay season. I lead the league in shots blocked and took very few penalties. My offensive production was also okay, considering playing in not very competitive team and my limited skills in that area. The only thing, which really vexes me, is my +/-. Too often wrong time, wrong place from my side, I suppose.'

JLL: 'Thanks for that review. Daniel, what is your take on your season?'

DJ: 'I suppose the Stolzschweiger will not bear my name, considering the talent that London alone was throwing into the deep end of the pool. Otherwise, I am quite happy with my season. I had a ppg average as a two-way forward. I brought physicality into the Wranglers' game and could take some of this burden off of Phil's shoulder. I could learn a lot from the battlehardened veterans in the team. The only thing I did not like, was not scoring many clutch goals. In the playoffs my game slumped a bit, but the one goal I scored was a game winner. So all in all not a bad season at all.'

JLL: 'Calgary succumbed to the LA Stars in a nerve-wrecking seven game series. What is your analysis, why did the Wranglers not make it?'

DJ: 'I mean we gave it our all and have nothing to be ashamed of. We gave the Stars a run for their money and if we did not have a collective defensive blackout in game four, I am convinced we could have bested them. But could have, should have, would have... didn't. We were not focussed enough in at least two games (game four and six) and in my opinion that is where we lost the series. We will just have to win the cup next season then to make Calgary great again.'

JLL: 'Thanks for that summary. So, Marcel, what are your goals for next season?'

MJ: 'I will stay one more season in Europe and help Vasteras to rebound from the last season and get to the post season this time. I also want to improve my skating and the way I treat the puck when in possession. I will never be a big scorer, but it does not hurt to be faster than the opponent and not dropping the puck as often as I still do.'

JLL: 'And what about you, Daniel? What are your plans?'

DJ: 'I hope for a phone call from Team Europe for the oncoming World Cup, I would like to dress for this team again. I want to become Captain of the Wranglers at one stage and hope my jersey will be retired after a succesful career and much silverware for the franchise.'

JLL: 'Wow, you certainly set your sights high. Good luck in your endeavours to both of you and thanks for your time.'

DJ/MJ: 'Thanks for having us.'

 

Daniel's playoff stats are as follows:

7gp, 1g, 2a, 3pts, -6, 6 PIM, 10 hits, 8sb, 1gwg, FO% 44.98

 

We will follow up on the brothers as soon as possible. Stay tuned for further updates of their daring adventures.

 

'Forever Wranglers' by @tinafrombobsburgers

https://vhlforum.com/topic/116301-a-tale-of-two-brothers-a-quarter-done/

https://vhlforum.com/topic/116343-a-tale-of-two-brothers-thats-a-hatpick/

https://vhlforum.com/topic/116462-a-tale-of-two-brothers-quick-wrap-up/

https://vhlforum.com/topic/117076-a-tale-of-two-brothers-playoffs-in-sight/

https://vhlforum.com/topic/117330-a-tale-of-two-brothers-mixed-results/

https://vhlforum.com/topic/117475-a-tale-of-two-brothers-jekyll-and-hyde/

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Edited March 25, 2022 by Daniel Janser