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(Marcel's stats/Daniel's stats)

 

The VHL/E trains are rolling and we will catch up on the matches played since we last reported from our local Hockey Heroes. Please find below our summaries for your reading pleasure.

 

1-0

What must have been a wet dream for any defensive fanatic, the Istanbul Redwolves bested the Vasteras Iron Eagles in a 1-0 match. The game winner was scored by AL, whose retirement allegedly was imminent for the last three seasons, in a power play. Young (43 saves), Jute (36 saves) and AL (1g/0a) were nominated for the three stars. Obviously Jute (.973) had no chance to win the duel against Young and his shutout, despite a stellar performance of his own. Vasteras' power play was weak (0/5) and the box play was not really bad (3/4), the fact that the only goal of the game was scored in a man disadvantage leaves a stain.

Marcel had 0g, 0a, +0, 1 hits and 4sb to his name.

 

3-2 (OT)

Vasteras quickly recovered from their heartbreak loss against the Red Wolves and beat the Cologne Express 3-2. The first period came and went with neither team finding the back of the net. It was Cologne who broke the spell with two back to back within six seconds, the first of which was on a power play. The Eagles, not to be outscored tied the game with markers by their star left wing on even strength and Mathias on a man advantage. The third period was a carbon copy of the first, at least scorewise. Which meant it was time for the sudden death. After 39 seconds into the OT, Maple delivered the dagger when he converted an overflow roughing penalty for roughing.

The three stars were awarded to Leb (1g/1a), Greg (1g/1a) and Mathias (1g/1a). Freeze (.906) and Jute (.931) had a showdown on a decent level, with the edge for the 'Berlin Wall'. Vasteras' powerplay was strong with two markers on five attempts, whereas the box play was more than decent with five of six attempts by Cologne killed off.

Marcel was logged with 0g, 0a, -1 and 2sb.

 

2-1

In an entertaining match, the Iron Eagles beat the Romans 2-1. Vasteras started with the netting when Young succeeded on the 2:15 minute mark. However, before the first frame came to an end, Rome tied the game. In the second period it was Bridgers who scored for the Swedes and afterwards both teams shut the door. Rome tried desperately to score the equalizer and pulled their netminder, but to no avail. Jute (34 saves), Dragon (47 saves) and Adolfsen (1g/0a) were given the post match honours. Jute (.971) and Dragon (.959) compensated the crowd with their two-men show for the lack of scoring, with the better end for the young German. Vasteras' power play was anemic (0/2) and their penalty kill were up for the job (1/1).

Marcel recorded 0g, 0a, +1, 2 hits and 1sb

 

3-4 (SO)

In the last VHLE game we are reporting today, the Eagles bested the Rush in a 4-3 shoot out win. Vasteras was on the board first with a power play marker of Mathias. Geneva was able to even the score before the first break though. In the second frame Cat and Young scored for the Swedes with only one goal scored by the Swiss. Geneva tied the game with the sole goal in the third period. Since the overtime did not bring a winner, the teams had to ressort to penalty shots to crown a winner. Young was the only one who met success with his attempt and brought the win for Vasteras. The three stars of the night were awarded to Mathias (1g/2a), Young (1g/2a) and Cat (1g/1a). Between the pipes Wallob (.927) had Jute's (.870) number and decided the netminder competition in his favour. Vasteras' power play (1/3) was decent and their penalty kill immaculate (2/2).

Marcel was noted with 0g, 0a, -2, 1 hit and 1sb

 

3-2 (SO)

In a game which brought GM Ricer to the brink of a cardiac arrest the Wranglers were victorious over the Hollywood Divas. The reason for Ricer's health problems was the lackadaisical way Calgary fluffed their chances while being sloppy on the back checking. If you top it off with almost getting Vanderlayd you have a recipe for high blood pressure. LA started the proceedings with the only goal in the first period. The Wranglers countered with two consecutive goals by Tessier and Reinhart to take the lead. With less than three minutes to play in the third, the Stars scored again. It was time for the sudden death which was indecisive. So it was pistols at dawn between the skaters and the goalkeepers. Janser was the only one to convert his attempt and to bring the W to Calgary. Rust, Reinhart and Vandelay were named the three stars of the evening. Dahl (.923) had a good night but was no match for Vanderlay (.952) who carried his kicking and screaming team into OT and SO, where Dahl proved to anticipate better than the first over all pick of the S84 draft. Calgary's power play was excellent (1/2) and the penalty kill flawless (6/6). 

Daniel had 0g, 0a, -1, 2 PIM (Slashing, no effect on the score), 3 hits and 77.78FO%

 

1-4

Calgary faced the Vancouver Wolves in a 4-1 win. Jokinen scored the only goal in the first period. No goals were scored in the second frame. Six seconds after the face-off for the third period, Daniel scored for the Wranglers. Kotkakoivu wins the draw, passes the disk to Jokinen. The American carries the biscuit into the Wolves' zone and passes to Janser. The Swiss does not lose any time and immediately releases a wristshot right into the crossbar.

The first minute of the final frame is not over when Wolanin contributes to the score. Vancouver pulls one back, before Wolanin reinstates the three goal lead for the final score. The podium was awash with Wranglers with Wolanin (2g/0a), Jokinen (1g/2a) and Janser (1g/2a) being elected the three best players. Dahl (.957) bested Fuhr (.907) in the crease by quite a margin. Calgary's power play was a no show (0/2) but the penalty kill was spotless (3/3).

Daniel had 1g, 2a, +3, 2 PIM (Holding, no effect on the score board), 3 hits and 71.43% efficiency from the hashmarks to his name.

 

The Jansers' stats up to now:

Marcel: 10gp, 0g, 3a, 3pts, -3, 15 PIM, 11 hits, 18sb

Daniel: 8gp, 6g, 6a, 12pts, +0, 10 PIM, 26 hits, 3sb, 2gwg, 1ppg, 56.67FO%, 1 first star award

 

Stay tuned for further updates in due course.

 

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/

https://vhlforum.com/topic/122542-a-tale-of-two-brothers-offseason-progress/

https://vhlforum.com/topic/122969-a-tale-of-two-brothers-ad-victoriam/

https://vhlforum.com/topic/123401-a-tale-of-two-brothers-a-new-start/

https://vhlforum.com/topic/123450-a-tale-of-two-brothers-get-it-rollin/

GM 29: Istanbul Red Wolves vs. Vasteras Iron Eagles (vhlportal.com)

GM 32: Vasteras Iron Eagles vs. Cologne Express (vhlportal.com)

GM 34: Vasteras Iron Eagles vs. Rome Gladiators (vhlportal.com)

GM 39: Geneva Rush vs. Vasteras Iron Eagles (vhlportal.com)

GM 50: Calgary Wranglers vs. Los Angeles Stars (vhlportal.com)

GM 58: Vancouver Wolves vs. Calgary Wranglers (vhlportal.com)

 

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Edited July 3, 2022 by Daniel Janser