A tale of two Brothers // Onwards, always onwards

[Daniel Janser 2,111]

Graphic courtesy of Leandrof

(Marcel's stats/Daniel's stats)

 

Please find below our summaries of the most recent games of our intrepid Hockey exports.

 

6-5 (OT)

Vasteras was clashing with the Geneva Rush in a hardfought overtime win for the Swiss. In the first period, the teams took turns in scoring, with Vasteras' Young opening the proceedings. Retoslav contributed another goal for a 2-2 tie. In the second period it looked like it was the Eagles' game to lose, as the scored to consecutive goals by Bridgers. However, the Rush was not dead yet, and came back with a vengeance and three unanswered goals, before Gonçalves tied the game with 1:16 minutes to spare. So the sudden death had to declare a winner in this exciting match (a nightmare for managers and netminders alike). Future Wranglers player Chicoine delivered the Coup de Grace after 3:48 minutes played in OT. The three stars were awarded to Bridgers (2g/1a), Quill (1g/2a) and Chicoine (2g/0a). Both goals did not experience much support from their skater, and we are sure some choice words were exchanged in that respect. Wilson (.907) had the edge over Gaming (.842), due to the fact that he was peppered even more with shots than his opposite number (54 vs 38). Vasteras' power play was decent (1/4) and so was the penalty kill (3/4).

Marcel was credited with 0g, 1a, -1, 2 PIM (Tripping, lead to a goal against), 2 hits and 1sb.

 

2-1 (OT)

In the Swedish derby the connoisseurs of Nordic defence play were served a treat as this match ended in a 2-1 OT win for the Eagles. It was not before late in the second period before Chang broke the deadlock. Stockholm only reacted with a nine minute delay to tie the game in the third. Since no further goals were scored in regulation, it was again time for the speedy Grim Reaper. It took Gonçalves less than two minutes to deliver the bad news to the Vikings. Gaming (20 saves), Gonçalves (1g/0a) and Young (0g/2a) were named the three stars of the night. In a clash of titans, Gaming (.952) had the upper hand over Parise (.931). Few penalties were taken from either side, so the special teams had not many opportunities to distinguish themselves. Vasteras' power play was lacking (0/2) and the penalty kill allowed nothing (1/1).

Marcel had 0g, 0a, +1, 3 hits and 1sb to his name.

 

3-2 (SO)

In a meeting of the underdogs of their respective conference, the Phantoms could snatch victory from the Wranglers in a very tight match. The first period was a 1-1 tie, with Johnson scoring for Calgary. GoodBrandSun brought the Wranglers in front in the second period with the only goal scored in between the intermissions. However, the Phantoms managed to equalize the score in the third and took the game to a scoreless OT. So, once more the teams had to throw a dice bring forward the players with nerves of steel and hands of a surgeon. To much of the Calgary fanbase' surprise, Janser was amongst the chosen ones. Not only that, but he converted his penalty with a coldblooded routine normally only witnessed with more experienced players. It is evident that the young Swiss has honed his one-on-one skills in the offseason. Unfortunately, he was the only Wrangler who bested Davis in Prag's net, and so the win went to the Phantoms. The three stars went to Dahl (41 saves), Creed (0g/1a) and GoodBrandSun (1g/0a). Dahl (.953) kept his team in the fight with a stellar performance and outshone Davis (.938). Calgary's power play was okay with 1/4, and the box play (2/2) was once more top notch.

Daniel was noted with 0g, 0a, -1, 5 PIM (Fighting, no power play), 4 hits, 2sb and 51.52 FO%.

 

3-1

Back in North America, Calgary faced the Dragons from DC in a 3-1 win for the Canadian team. Janser scored in the first period for the Wranglers. Daniel wins the face-off in his own end and passes the puck to Lazeski, who carries the biscuit to DC's zone, to give it back to Janser. The Swiss one-times it but Miles Johnson sacrifices his body to block the shot. Janser reacts fastes and picks up the puck without breaking stride and buries it on a wrap-around attempt. In the second period, no goals were scored. In the third, the Rotkreuz native scores on the power play. The Calgary defence digs out the puck in the corner and relays it to Janser, who deftly carries the biscuit into the Dragons' lair. He then passes to Johnson, who blasts it an inch wide of the net, but the puck comes off the boards to the opposite side of the crease and Daniel is there to poach a goal. Late in the third, the Dragons pull their netminder, but Daniel wins the face off in his own yard and plays tic-tac-toe with Lazeski, until the latter sees a gap and launches a counter attack which ends in him finding the wire to score an empty netter. Janser (2g/1a), Dahl (53 saves) and Lazeski (1g/1a) were given the post-match honours. It is easy to see, why Janser was given the first star, but a case could be made that Calgary had no business to win this game and that it was only due to the rookie in net, that the Wranglers even stood a chance to compete in this game. Alas, the fans already dubbed Daniel 'St. George' now, for obvious reasons. As mentioned, Dahl (.981) saved the Wranglers' bacon more than once in this game and bested his opposite number Utonium (.929) who showed no mean performance of their own. Calgary's power play was good (1/3) and their penalty kill unit was relentless (3/3).

Daniel had 2g, 1a, +2, 3 hits, 2sb and 67.57 FO% to his name.

 

1-3

Consistency (or rather lack thereof) is the name of the game for Calgary's season thus far. After the spectacular win against DC, the Wranglers lost to Chicago in a 3-1 match. The Phoenix went ahead in the first period with 2-0. In the second, they enhanced the lead by one with the sole goal of the period. Kotkakoivu gave Calgary a breath of second wind, but it was too little, too late and the Wranglers had to concede the match. The three stars went to Waffles (1g/1a), Swedish rookie BoJo (0g/3a) and van Giersbergen (36 saves). Dahl had no mean game with .909 saving rate, but was no match for van Giersbergen (.973). The Wranglers were not able to convert on the one power play opportunity they had and the penalty kill was a little sub-par (2/3).

Daniel logged 0g, 0a, -1, 2 PIM (Hooking, no effect on the score) 2 hits and 51.61 FO%.

 

The Jansers' stats for the season as of now:

Marcel: 16gp, 3g, 7a, 10pts, +6, 34 PIM, 29 hits, 17sb, 2gwg, 2ppg

Daniel: 15gp, 5g, 2a, 7pts, +0, 13 PIM, 27 hits, 14sb, 1gwg, 2ppg, 59.24 FO%

 

We will revert in due course with updates on the Swiss Hitmen's careers.

 

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/

https://vhlforum.com/topic/120432-a-tale-of-two-brothers-the-emperors-new-clothes/

GM 59: Geneva Rush vs. Vasteras Iron Eagles (vhlportal.com)

GM 64: Vasteras Iron Eagles vs. Stockholm Vikings (vhlportal.com)

GM 103: Prague Phantoms vs. Calgary Wranglers (vhlportal.com)

GM 109: Calgary Wranglers vs. D.C. Dragons (vhlportal.com)

GM 117: Calgary Wranglers vs. Chicago Phoenix (vhlportal.com)

 

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