First experience at the Junior Showcase Tournament

[Anthique 232]

The round robin put the Warriors in the first place so the hope of a gold medal was possible. 

 

The first game against the Brigade was close, but a three goals push in the third period gives the victory to the Warriors. Champagne did not contribute offensively, but was +2 with 15 minutes of ice time after the game. On the down side, he only got 19% of the 16 faceoffs he takes.

 

Game 2 was very offensive with 42 shots for the Brigade and 39 for the Warriors. We got three powerplay goals and Daniel Weaver has scored a Hat Trick! We put Henry Tucker in the shower after 18 minutes of play, he did not even last the first period! Champagne play a little bit better, but didn't have a point, even if his team scored 8 goals. He managed to get 4 minutes of penalties, 4 hits, 1 shot on net and 38% of faceoofs win in 14:35 minutes of play.

 

The Warriors had the chance to win it in three games, but the Brigade play well and after 43 shots on net they win it in overtime. The indiscipline of the Warriors cost them the game because the Brigade scored three goals on the powerplay. The Warriors scored one too on the powerplay,but it was not enough. Champagne play more than the previous game with almost 20 minutes. He even finished the game with more faceoffs won than lost (55%), two hits, one shot on net, one penalty and a negative differential (-1). 

 

The Brigade had the chance to even the series, and that's what they did! The Warriors play their worst game and lost 3-1 with only 19 shots on goal VS 34. He was also the worst game so far for Champagne. One penalty, only 12:41 of ice time, 44% of faceoffs win and a differential of -1.

 

For the final game of the series, we don't know what happen (Alex might have something to do with it...) but all the Warriors play like Captain Hook and were hooking the Brigade at each occasion they had. Nine penalties of hooking or holding for the Warriors in the game. With that type of performance it was sure that the Brigade will get the best of the game and that's what they did. A 3-2 win in overtime with two goals on the powerplay (2/13). We almost resist to all these penalties, but with only 15 shots, it will be hars to win it. Champagne play his best game, but only play 11 minutes because of the indiscipline of the team. He got his only point, a pass on the first goal of the game by Otis Boudreaux. Another penalty for him, one hit, one shot and 45% of his faceoffs he won.

 

Alfred Champagne loved his experience with the Warriors, his first in the VHL environment. He didn't have the time to pratice and get better before the Tournament begin so he was one of the youngest players and one of the less experienced. It shows because he only got one point and an average of 14:64 minutes of play. He knows he will get better and he will take with him all the things he learn and practice before the start of his VHL career.