a tale of two Brothers // Light at the end of the tunnel

[Daniel Janser 2,179]

Graphic courtesy of Leandrofg

(Marcel's stats/Daniel's stats)

 

The Jansers were engaged in a further four games in the interim. Please find below our respective summaries.

 

2-3

In a game they had no business losing, the Iron Eagles did for once exactly that against Geneva in a close 3-2 defeat. All started well when Chang put Vasteras one ahead. Unfortunately for the Swedes this marker was promptly answered by Geneva with a brace of their own before the intermission. Fifty seconds after face-off, Retoslav on the power play scored the only goal of the period to tie the game. In the third Chicoine scored the sole marker. Not only was it the game winner, Bobby profited from a catastrophic line change by Vasteras during a power play and let Gaming in net no chance. The three stars were awarded to Chicoine (2g/0a), Price (46 saves) and Franklin (1g/1a). Gaming (.912) lost the high profile duel between the pipes to Price (.958), who kept his team in the game and stole this win. Vasteras' power play was a joke. Not only did they scored one bare goal out of nine opportunities, which is rather underwhelming on and in itself, they allowed to be scored against. Their box play ironically was immaculate (3/3).

Marcel left the ice with a 0g, 1a, -1, 2 hits and 1 sb record.

 

5-3

Vasteras appears to save some energy for the post season, as they took another loss in a 5-3 derby against Stockholm. The Vikings scored early on a power play but Mathias and Vladovechsenkchushkin set the record straight before the first intermission. Elsby with the only goal in the second period extended Vasteras' lead. All good? No, not at all (at least from the Eagles' view). At 14:34 minutes into the third, when Vasteras must have believed that the game is already theirs, the Vikings pulled one back on a man advantage. But this is not enough. At 16:04, Bridgers was given an early shower for Spearing and Stockholm scored three goals on power play within 52 seconds in the last minute of the game (19:02 to 19:58 to be exact). It is safe to assume that Bridgers was not picturing this scenario, when their horoscope told them that they will 'make a big difference'. Duk (1g/2a), Vladovechsenkchushkin (1g/0a) and Mathias (1g/0a) were awarded the three stars for this match. It is note worthy that Stockholm scored all of their five goals in power play, on even strength this game goes 3-0 to Vasteras. Gaming still managed a .889 saving percentage against Parise's stellar .923. While the Eagles' box play has nothing to be proud of (6/11) neither did the power play anything this night to win the game (0/4).

Marcel logged  0g, 2a, +2 and 4 PIM (Hooking and Interference, none of which lead to a goal against).

 

Despite their temporary(?) slump, Vasteras is still leading the VHLE with the only three digit points counter. Even if they lost all games left in the regular season, they cannot be evicted anymore from the top spot.

 

3-4 (SO)

In a hard fought battle the Wranglers had won the game against the London United. Lazeski with under a minute played scored a shorthander to bring Calgary one ahead. London responded shortly before the tea with a power play goal to tie the game. Beach was the only Albertan to find the twine in the second period against two goals from HM the Queen's best. In the third, Lazeski added a power play goal to his tally to equalize the game and bring it to overtime. The sudden death did not deserve its name in this instance as it was neither quick nor was any dagger delivered. So it was Fortuna's turn to choose a winner, and fickle as she is, she extened her favour to Calgary. It was once more point and locker room leader Kotkakoivu who somehow squeezed the puck past Pearce. Lazeski (2g/0a), Pete (0g/2a) and Ablar (1g/0a) were awarded the places of honour that evening. Dahl (.939) had a slight edge over Pearce (.936) in an epic showdown between the two last men of their teams. Calgary's power play was decent (2/7) and the penalty killing units did a good job keeping the puck out of the net most of the times (7/8).

Daniel was credited with 0g, 2a, +0, 2 PIM (Holding, penalty successfully killed of by his team), 1 hit, 1sb and 67.44 FO%. 

 

1-2

In a game which was mainly marked by offensive dominance from Calgary's and defensive excellence from Davos' DAVID's side, the former had to concede this 2-1 match to the latter. The Swiss took an early lead in the first which was preserved into the intermission. Kotkakoivu (who else?) tied the game in the second. Early in the third, the Spengler Cup host scored the a power play goal and was able to hold on to the tiniest of leads until the final horn sounded. Tsezar (41 saves), Kotkakoivu (1g/0a) and UHFD exchange player Teekirque (0g/2a) made the three stars. Dahl (.926) had the bitter end against Tsezar (.976) who certainly carried his team on his shoulders. The Wranglers' power play was inefficient (0/3) and also the box play did not perform upto standard (2/3).

Daniel had 0g, 0a, -1, 2 PIM (Slashing, no negative effect on the score), 2 sb and 66.67 FO% 

 

Calgary are sure to get at least a Wild Card, but sit third of the conference at the moment, with a direct playoff qualification within their grasp.

 

The Jansers' stats so far as follows:

Marcel: 63gp, 12g, 31a, 43pts, +19, 101 PIM, 93 hits, 74sb, 4gwg, 7ppg

Daniel: 64gp, 27g, 34a, 61pts, -11, 43 PIM, 132 hits, 125sb, 5gwg, 6ppg, 1sh, 55.41 FO%

 

On a more important note, Phil 'The Rock' Johnson officially confirmed the rumours of his retirement at the end of the season. While no real surprise, looking at his long and illustrous career and the physical play he preferred, it still came as a shock to the Calgary community. One of their icons will not tie the skates for them the next season anymore. During the press conference it was evident, that it was an emotional moment for Phil as well and that the decision was not an easy one for him to make. It is obvious that a guy that has just pulverized his own personal goal record has still a lot of hockey in him. Questioned in that respect Phil said that he wanted to go out on his terms and in his prime rather than sticking around and fade out. He will not be lost to the hockey world though as he has taken his nephew Phil Strasmore under his wings and will manage him. He already placed the young defence prodigy within the tender but stern care of Kurt Janser with the Mississauga Hounds in the VHLM. Kurt is father to Calgary player/prospect Daniel and Marcel. Phil is convinced that his relative is in the best possible hands.

 

The editors are of the firm opinion that Phil's jersey number 1 will find its way under the rafters sooner rather than later. On that bombshell, we bid goodbye for now to Phil 'the Rock' Johnson, the man, the myth, the legend.

 

Phil 'the Rock' Johnson, Calgary legend S77-83

Alltime leader in hits for the Calgary Franchise

 

 

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

https://vhlforum.com/topic/120943-a-tale-of-two-brothers-the-end-is-near/

https://vhlforum.com/topic/121119-a-tale-of-two-brothers-five-sixth-done/

GM 247: Vasteras Iron Eagles vs. Geneva Rush (vhlportal.com)

GM 252: Stockholm Vikings vs. Vasteras Iron Eagles (vhlportal.com)

GM 494: London United vs. Calgary Wranglers (vhlportal.com)

GM 503: Calgary Wranglers vs. HC Davos Dynamo (vhlportal.com)

 

 

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