a tale of two Brothers // The end is near

[Daniel Janser 2,167]

Graphic courtesy of Leandrofg

(Marcel's stats/Daniel's stats)

 

Our two fraternal Swiss hockey export played two games each and here are the relevant summaries.

 

5-4

The first VHLE match in published in today's issue of your favourite newspaper is Vasteras against Rome, where the Iron Eagles walk away with two points in a 5-4 win. Gonçalves answered Rome's first blood with a brace of his own to give the Swedes a 2-1 lead after 20 minutes. The latter of the two goals was scored in power play. The Gladiators managed to tie the game with the sole goal scored in the second period. Vasteras replied with three consecutive goals scored by Vladovechsenkchushkin in power play, Bridgers as well as the unnamed 13th forward who got some icetime to relieve the stars. Rome pulled back two goals but the deficit was apparently too much to bridge and Byrne shut the gate. The three stars went to Gonçalves (2g/1a), Bridgers (1g/1a) and Maloish (0g/3a). In the duel in net Byrne (.867) lost same to Rome's backup goalie (.902), but his teammates saved the day, as it was a game played with open sights on either team. Vasteras' power play was okay (2/7), their penalty kill not so much (2/3).

Marcel went home with a 0g, 0a, -2 and 6sb record.

 

1-3

In the Iron Eagles' second match they faced the Istanbul Red Wolves in a 3-1 win. Vasteras took an early lead in the first with goals by Elsby and Retoslav. Gonçalves followed up with a goal of his own in the second. And that was all she wrote. Istanbul's dignity goal midway through the third only served the purpose of spoiling Byrne's potential shut out. Retoslav (1g/1a), Chang (0g/2a) and Byrne (22 saves) were named three stars of the night. The latter (.957) bested Nu (.921) in an allstar worthy netminder competition. Vasteras' power play was inefficient (0/5) and has been the achilles heel of the team for the majority of the season (if they have any at all looking at their record), while their penalty kill allowed the Wolves nothing (3/3).

Marcel was noted with 0g, 0a, +2 and 1 hit.

 

2-4

The first match of Daniel's Wranglers was against D.C. and ended in a 2-4 loss for the Albertan team. The only highlight in the first period was an altercation between Dropper and Schmigel, with the bitter end for the Wranglers' forward. The referees decided to send both players for 5 minutes in to the sin bin to cool off. The Dragons scored the only goal in the second period for a 1-0 lead. They continued strong in the final period with two consecutive goals, one of them in power play, before the Wranglers pulled back two goals by Dropper and Lazeski. However, in his eagerness to contribute to the chase, Daniel planted his stick unintentionally into Peepants' face and got a 2 minutes minor, which ex-Wrangler Funk used to score the Coup de Grace. The three stars were Vidot (1g/1a), Sova (1g/1a) and Peepants (0g/2a, one black eye). Utonium (.931) had the better of Dahl (.826) and helped their team to walk away with the loot. The Wranglers' power play was once more abysmal (0/4) and so was the box play (0/2). It is safe to say that a win would have been possible if the special teams performed at least on an acceptable basis.

Daniel left the ice with 0g, 1a, +0, 2 PIM (the aforemention Highsticking penalty which lead to a goal against), 2 hits, 3sb and 58.33 FO% 

 

2-3

The second match for Calgary against the Warsaw Predators ended in a tight 3-2 loss for the Canadians. Warsaw went ahead in the first half of the starting period, with two goals, one of which on a man advantage. Beach cut the lead by one in the second and Johnson tied the game in the third before Warsaw decided the game with another power play goal. Beach (1g/0a), Johnson (1g/1a) and Wilk (1g/1a) were given the spots on the podium. Dahl (.927) lost the fight between the pipes against Wumbo (.938). The special teams were a tire fire again with power play (0/3) and penalty kill (0/2) being equally bad. 

Daniel had 0g, 1a, +0, 5 hits, 3sb and a 41.03% success rate at the hashmarks.

 

Here are the brothers' most recent stats:

Marcel: 50gp, 9g, 24a, 33pts, +16, 78 PIM, 72 hits, 60sb, 2gwg, 6ppg

Daniel: 52gp, 20g, 19a, 39pts, -17, 35 PIM, 111 hits, 95sb, 4gwg, 2ppg, 1sb, 54.15FO%

 

Stay tuned for further updates and why not read one of our previous articles below in the interim?

 

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/

https://vhlforum.com/topic/120456-a-tale-of-two-brothers-onwards-always-onwards/

https://vhlforum.com/topic/120464-a-tale-of-two-brothers-make-and-mend/

https://vhlforum.com/topic/120852-a-tale-of-two-brothers-fast-forward/

https://vhlforum.com/topic/120906-a-tale-of-two-brothers-two-thirds-done/

GM 195: Vasteras Iron Eagles vs. Rome Gladiators (vhlportal.com)

GM 198: Istanbul Red Wolves vs. Vasteras Iron Eagles (vhlportal.com)

GM 396: Calgary Wranglers vs. D.C. Dragons (vhlportal.com)

GM 408: Calgary Wranglers vs. Warsaw Predators (vhlportal.com)

 

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Schmigel needed that win, he’s taken a few Ls in his fights lately.