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(Marcel's stats/Daniel's stats)

 

Things happened in the WCJH and the ProAm Tournament and without any further prelude, please find the respective news wrapped up for your reading pleasure.

 

6-1

Marcel's Team Europe conquered Asia in a landslide 6-1 win. The deal was pretty much sealed when the Europeans scored three unanswered goals in the first period with Gonçalves, Larsson and Sogaard finding the back of the net. The dominance continued in the second period but only resulted in Puk's first goal of the tournament. Gonçalves further increased the lead, before Bennet spoiled Mercier's shutout with a shorthanded goal. Sogaard reinstated the five goal lead before the match's end though. The three stars were awarded to Gonçalves (2g/1a), Larsson (1g/2a) and Sogaard (2g/0a). The goalie duell was almost a non contest with Mercier (.938) besting Wallob (.870) who at times appeared clueless as to where the puck was. Team Europe's power play was a tire fire, as they did not only fail to score a goal in four attempts, they were also scored against. The penalty kill units however showed good form and shut the door on Asia's two attempts.

Marcel was reported with 0g, 1a, +3 and 1sb.

 

5-4

The second featured match did not go as much in Europe's favour as the previous one, and was lost 5-4 to the perennial favourite Canada. Young in power play for Canada and Larsson on even strength for Europe scored in the first frame. Young and one of his lesser known team mates scored in the second period, interrupted by Sogaard. The third period ended 2-2 with Elsby and Komaryk scoring for the Maple Leafs and Bridgers as well as Marconi for the Old World. Larsson (1g/1g), Young (2g/0a) and Xavier (0g/2a) were given the post match honours. Kennedy (.892) had an edge over Jute (.839) in net. Europe's power play was subpar (1/6) and the box play was a disgrace (3/6) on even strength, the Europeans were the better team.

Marcel logged 0g, 1a, -1, 2 PIM (Holding Stick, did not lead to a goal against), 1 hits and 1sb.

 

3-1

In the direct rematch, Europe came back with a vengeance, winning the game 3-1. It was the Canadian team to open the score with Bouchard's power play goal. But that was all the offense Canada had that night. Sogaard with a power play marker of his own equalized the game before the first horn sounded. Wallace and Larsson with a double strike in the second period achieved already the final score, as the third period came and went with neither team being able to find the back of the net. The three stars went to Mercier (32 saves), Gonçalves (0g/2a) and Larsson (1g/0a). Mercier (.970) showed an all-star performance but also Kennedy's (.930) performance was remarkable and kept the Maple Leafs in the game. Europe's special teams were again not up to the tasks put in front of them with only one of six power plays converted and allowing one goal in two box play situations.

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

 

1-2 (SO)

In a tight game that had no business of being tight, the Europeans secured two points against the Asian team in a 2-1 shootout win. Marcel in power play hammered Daniels' blocked deflection (Sakamoto sacrificed his body) past the Asian netminder for a 1-0 lead in the first period. In the second frame, Retoslav with a power play marker tied the game. This was the score after 60 minutes as well as the sudden death. Asia can thank Bryzgalov to be in the race at all as the shot count was 47-25 in favour of Team Europe. Larsson buried the deciding penalty in the shootout. Bryzgalov (46 saves), Jute (24 saves) and Sakamoto (5sb) were named three stars of the game. Bryzgalov (.979) singlehandedly dragged his team in to OT and SO, and kept his inept team mates in the game as long as he could. Alas, he succumbed to the cold blooded European scorers. Jute had a respectable save rate of .960 which in nine out of ten cases would be enough to be the better netminder, but not this night. Europe's special teams sought redemption and recorded 1/3 for the power play and 5/6 for the penalty kill, both respectable numbers.

Marcel was noted with 1g, 0a, +0, 4 PIM (Hooking and Holding, both inconsequential to the result) and 1 hit.

 

2-1

In the next match the tables were turned. Europe had no right to keep the match as tight as it was and had to concede the game 2-1. Thunder for the US scored first early on the first on power play. Mitchell followed up with a marker early in the second, before Hagel cut the lead in half with a power play goal. No goals were scored in the third period. The three stars were awarded to Wilson (31 saves), Mercier (50 saves) and Mitchell (1g/0a). Despite Mercier's (.962) herculean effort, he lost the game as well as the goalie duel against stellar Wilson (.969). Europe's special teams kept them in the game with power play being super efficient (1/3) and a gritty box play which drove the US boys almost to desperation (9/10).

Marcel had 0g, 0a, +0, 7 PIM (Fighting and Goalie Interference, no goal against scored during the penalty kill), 3 hits and 5sb to his name.

 

5-3

Europe beat the world in an entertaining match with 5-3. Especially the first period was very lively at least score wise as McKay, Daniels (on power play) and Greg netted for Europe while Voss and Maple each converted a penalty against Europe. In second frame Bridgers profited from a bad line change on World's side and scored shorthanded. Gonçalves and Voss (on an other power play goal) were responsible for the final score with their third period goals. Gonçalves (1g/1a), Janser (0g/3a) and Voss (2g/1a) were named the three stars of the night. Vandelay (.884) had one of his weaker games and lost the showdown between the pipes against Mercier (.909) accordingly. Europe's power play was okay (1/5) but the box play remains a source of concern with three goals allowed in six attempts.

Marcel was reported with a 0g, 3a, +3 and 2sb record. 

 

The young Swiss finished the Round Robin with the following stats:

8gp, 1g, 6a, 7pts, +4, 20 PIM, 8 hits, 16sb, 1ppg and one nomination for second star.

 

Daniel's Yorkshire Sissies recorded the following results:

7-2 win against the Bagles

4-2 win against the Bagles

0-2 loss against Kodiak

3-4 OT loss against the Jerseys

3-2 win against the Bagles

5-2 win against the Jerseys

2-4 loss to the Hawks

 

At the time of writing this article the Sissies show a 5-4-2 record and are smack in the middle of the five participating teams.

 

Daniel's record for the S83 ProAm as of yet is:

11gp, 2g, 6a, 8pts, -3, 10 PIM, 29 hits, 1sb

 

Stay tuned for further updates.

 

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

https://vhlforum.com/topic/121157-a-tale-of-two-brothers-light-at-the-end-of-the-tunnel/

https://vhlforum.com/topic/121641-a-tale-of-two-brothers-season-end-season-end/

https://vhlforum.com/topic/121774-a-tale-of-two-brothers-quiet-in-calgary/

https://vhlforum.com/topic/122032-a-tale-of-two-brothers-boulevard-of-broken-dreams/

https://vhlforum.com/topic/122431-a-tale-of-two-brothers-off-season-off-duty/

GM 8: Team Europe vs. Team Asia (vhlportal.com)

GM 11: Team Canada vs. Team Europe (vhlportal.com)

GM 15: Team Europe vs. Team Canada (vhlportal.com)

GM 16: Team Asia vs. Team Europe (vhlportal.com)

GM 17: Team Europe vs. Team USA (vhlportal.com)

GM 18: Team Europe vs. Team World (vhlportal.com)

PROAM - Game 11 - Sissies vs Bagels (sths.ca)

PROAM - Game 13 - Bagels vs Sissies (sths.ca)

PROAM - Game 15 - Sissies vs Kodiak (sths.ca)

PROAM - Game 18 - Jerseys vs Sissies (sths.ca)

PROAM - Game 21 - Sissies vs Bagels (sths.ca)

PROAM - Game 25 - Jerseys vs Sissies (sths.ca)

PROAM - Game 28 - Hawks vs Sissies (sths.ca)

 

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Edited June 21, 2022 by Daniel Janser

[Gaikoku-hito 2,080]

Really a 1000+ words as that was a quick easy read. Wow!! Is all I can say!!

[Daniel Janser 2,167]

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