A tale of two Brothers // The Emperor's new clothes

[Daniel Janser 1,983]

Graphic courtesy of Leandrofg

(Marcel's stats/Daniel's stats)

 

As the VHLE had some catching up to do, we will lose no more time and delve into the summaries right away.

 

3-1

In our first featured match we see the Eagles taking two points from the Italian team in a 3-1 win. Gonçalves on even strength and Retoslav with one of his rare goals scored on the power play to give the Swedes a 2-0 lead before the first break. The second period was a 1-1 tie with Bridgers finding the back of the net for Vasteras. The three stars were awarded to Bridgers (1g/1a), Gonçalves (1g/1a) and Gaming (23 saves). The latter also decided the duel between the pipes with a whopping .958 save rate against Freeze's not really bad .912. The Eagles' power play was sub-par (1/5) and their penalty kill flawless (2/2). Marcel in a not so rare fit of mischief wrote 'Romani ite domum' on the away team lockerroom door. Clearly, the young Janser is a man of culture and knows his Monty Python. 

Marcel had 0g, 1a, +2, 2 PIM (Roughing), 5 hits and 4sb to show for his efforts (and a dressing down from @Dil for vandalizing the lockerroom door) .

 

1-2

The second match was against the Western neighbours of Vasteras the Oslo Storm and ended in a 2-1 win for the Swedish fraction. While match was entertaining for the whole length, people stuck in the traffic and arriving late did not get their ticket prize worth of goals to ogle at, since all goals were scored within the first ten minutes. Gonçalves and Janser with the game winner were deciding the match in Vasteras' favour. Gonçalves (1g/1a), Kennedy (42 saves) and Gaming (22 saves) were given the places of honour post-match. Kennedy (.955) saw eye to eye with Gaming (.957) with a teeny-weeny edge for the latter. The Eagles made their lives unnecessarily difficult with a lackadaisical performance in power play (0/5) and a negligent defence when playing one man down (2/3).

Marcel was noted with 1g, 0a, +2, 2 PIM (Goalie Interference, lead to the goal against), 2 hits and 1sb.

 

5-3

 

The third encounter was against Geneva who decided this season to stop being a pushover and to actually compete, as they won the game 5-3. The Eagles took an early lead when Bridgers and Snakehole gave them a 2-0 lead going into the second period with two power play goals. Geneva came back with three consecutive goals of their own,two of which were scored in power play. Snakehole was able to tie the game early in the third, but Escobar midway through the period put the Rush ahead again. It was also him who scored on the abandoned net with fifty seconds left on the clock to put a nail in the coffin. The three stars were given to Escobar (2g/1a), Chicoine (1g/2a) and Snakehole (2g/1a). Gaming (.857) had one of his weaker games and had to hand the crown to Wilson (.929). Vasteras had a strong power play (2/5) the impact of which was somewhat nerfed by their rather mediocre penalty kill (3/5).

Marcel left the ice with a 0g, 2a, -3, 2 PIM (Hooking, penalty killed) and 1 hit record.

 

4-0

In a perfect display of defensive skills, the Eagles sent the Storm home with a 4-0 loss. The Swedes went in front in the first period when Mathias scored after 31 seconds into the game. Retoslav scored the only goal in the second period during a power play. Bridgers and Snakehole (again on a man advantage) sealed the deal in Vasteras' favour. Gaming (25 saves), Snakehole (1g/1a) and Mathias (1g/0a) were given the coveted distinction for the three stars. Gaming had the upperhand with his shutout over a not too bad Kennedy (.915) who gave his team hope, until he had no hope left to give. Vasteras' power play was good (2/7) and the box play obviously immaculate (5/5).

Marcel logged 0g, 0a, +0, 2 PIM (Cross-Checking, no effect on the score), 2 hits and 1sb.

 

3-2

Daniel's Wranglers were facing the Toronto Legion in their first match, which ended in a tight loss for the Calgary team. Lazeski put the Albertans in front late in the first period. In the second the Ontarian franchise tied the game with a power play goal. The third period went 2-1 to Toronto. Lazeski found the back of the net in power play on the Wranglers' behalf for the temporary equalizer. Lazeski (2g/0a), Moreau (1g/2a) and Peace (1g/0a) were given the three stars awards. Dahl (.921) kept his team alive but had to bow to Lindbergh's superiority (.933). Calgary's weak power play (1/8) probably cost them the match as the penalty kill did almost everything right (5/6).

Daniel had 0g, 0a, -1, 3 hits, 4sb and a 62.86 FO% to his name.

 

3-0

The Wranglers faced the LA Stars in the second game we are featuring here. The final score was three nil Calgary in a well deserved win. The first period came and went with neither team being able to score. In the second period, Kotkakoivu scored two within less than four minutes, the first of which in power play. Johnson rounded the game off with a goal in the third. The three stars should not come as a surprise, looking at the stats. The Captain leads the charge (2g/0a), flanked by Dahl (15 saves) and Johnson (1g/1a). Dahl had a 'cheap' shutout but a shutout nonetheless and proved to be the master of Tot (.927) in LA's net. The Wranglers' power play was very efficient (1/2) and the box play spotless (4/4).

Daniel was noted with 0g, 0a, +0, 2 PIM (Roughing, no effect on the score), 3 hits, 1sb and 68.57 FO%.

 

The Jansers' stats for this season sofar:

Marcel: 14gp, 3g, 6a, 9pts, +6, 32 PIM, 24 hits, 15sb, 2gwg, 2ppg

Daniel: 12gp, 3g, 1a, 4pts, +0, 6 PIM, 18 hits, 10sb, 0gwg, 1ppg, 59.93 FO%

 

Stay tuned for further updates and anecdotes about our Swiss Hitmen.

 

https://vhlforum.com/topic/118968-a-tale-of-two-brothers-the-long-offseason/

https://vhlforum.com/topic/119035-s82-calgary-wranglers-team-awards/

https://vhlforum.com/topic/120090-s83-calgary-wranglers-captaincy-announcement/

https://vhlforum.com/topic/120289-a-tale-of-two-brothers-regular-season-again-at-long-last-part-one/

https://vhlforum.com/topic/120291-a-tale-of-two-brothers-regular-season-again-at-long-last-part-two/

https://vhlforum.com/topic/120317-a-tale-of-two-brothers-trudging-on/

https://vhlforum.com/topic/120397-a-tale-of-two-brothers-the-saga-continues/

GM 43: Vasteras Iron Eagles vs. Rome Gladiators (vhlportal.com)

GM 45: Oslo Storm vs. Vasteras Iron Eagles (vhlportal.com)

GM 51: Geneva Rush vs. Vasteras Iron Eagles (vhlportal.com)

GM 54: Vasteras Iron Eagles vs. Oslo Storm (vhlportal.com)

GM 85: Toronto Legion vs. Calgary Wranglers (vhlportal.com)

GM 90: Calgary Wranglers vs. Los Angeles Stars (vhlportal.com)

 

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