a tale of two Brothers // Hot in the City

[Daniel Janser 2,111]

Graphic courtesy of Leandrofg

(Marcel's stats/Daniel's stats)

 

 

Some hockey happened since we last reported from our intrepid journeymen. Hence, we will not spend any more of our valued readers' precious time with any unnecessarily elongated prelude, and cut to the chase.

 

6-1

In a match which can only be described as cruelty to endangered species, Vasteras lost against Istanbul in a 6-1 defeat. The Red Wolves scored the only goal of the first period five minutes into the game. And because scoring feel so good, they continued to do so with three unanswered goals in the middle frame only one of which was a power play goal. In the third, the Ottomans scored two further goal, one being a power play marker again. With only 28 seconds left in the game Maple spoiled a potential shutout for the Istanbul netminder. Busser (4g/1a), Bond (0g/4a) and 2st (1g/1a) were named three stars of the game. Jute (.838) had a tough job against Young (.964) and did not see any land in the process. The Vasteras special teams were atrocious and neither the power play (0/8) nor the penalty kill (1/3) covered themselves in glory.

Marcel was noted with a 0g, 1a, -2, 4 PIM (Holding and Tripping, the latter leading to a goal against), 1 hit and 1sb.

 

5-3

In the next game, Fortuna smiled on the Eagles in their 5-3 win against the Express. Maple in even strength and Love on the power play were responsible for Vasteras' 2-0 lead into the first intermission. Cologne then pulled one back only to be scored against by back to back goals from Puk and Mathias. But before the frame was finished the Germans came back with the final goal of the period to make it a two goal game. Shortly after relaunch, Cologne cut the lead to one. In the dying minutes of the game they went all in and pulled the goalie. That is when Bridgers delivered the dagger with a shorthanded goal into the orphaned net. For three stars, the jury settled for Puk (1g/2a), Mathias (1g/2a) and Bridgers (1g/1a). Jute (.909) had an edge over Freeze (.905) in net. This time the power play was good (1/2) and the box play okay (3/4).

Marcel had 0g, 0a, +1, 2 PIM (Hooking, no goal scored against) and 1sb to his name.

 

2-4

In their perennial struggle for dominance in Sweden the Eagles got an other notch in their stock when the beat the Vikings 4-2. Maple and Cat scored two power play goals for a 2-0 lead into the second period. Young with the first even strength marker in this game extended the league to three. Stockholm then cut the lead back to two goals with a power play goal before the period was done. Puk reinstated the three goal lead, just to have it decreased again three seconds before the final horn. Mathias (0g/4a), Puk (1g/1a) and Young (1g/1a) were given the post match honours. Jute (.905) was a smidge better between the pipes than Clark (.895). The Iron Eagles' power play was pretty efficient (2/4) and their box play did not allow too much (3/4).

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

 

2-4

Vasteras faced Rome in a 4-2 loss. The match was pretty much done and dusted when the Gladiators scored three consecutive goals in the first period, all on even strength. Cat and Maple scored in the second period and made it a one goal game. Alas, Rome scored the only goal in the third period and took the two points with them. Man (2g/0a), Lambert (0g/2a) and TheGreat (1g/1a) were named three stars of the night. Jute (.897) was not able to drag his team to victory and had to concede to Dragon (.951). Vasteras' power play was inexistant (0/7) but the penalty kill shut the door (6/6).

Marcel logged 0g, 1a, +0 and 2 sb. 

 

7-3

In a game where Calgary faced the arguably best team of the league in Warsaw, they had to concede 7-3. It actually started well, when Tessier opened the score. But the result would not stand as the Predators replied with two markers of their own, one of which in the man advantage. Reinhart would follow up with a power play marker of his own, before Warsaw scored an other brace, with one of them being again a power play goal. The second frame started with a further Predator power play goal, before Kotkakoivu scored one himself. The ray of hope would not last as the Polish team would just casually score their fourth power play marker of the game.  The first period felt like a dry spell after the scoring bonanza in the previous two frames, as Warsaw scored the sole goal and yes, you guessed right, it was another marker on the man advantage. It will surprise absolutely no-one in learning that all three places on the podium were given to Predators with Marner (1g/2a), Trunov (1g/2a) and DeGroot (1g/1a). Wumbo (.936) did not have to exert himself to get the better of Dahl (.837). The Wranglers' power play was ok with two conversions on eight attempts, but the box play can only be labeled as an utter shitshow with only two of seven penalties being killed off. This reminds us of the early 2021/2022 Vancouver Canucks.

Daniel was noted with 0g, 0a, +0, 4 hits, 1sb and 50.00FO%

 

4-5 (OT)

The Wranglers crossed blades with the Riga Reign in a close battle and lost 5-4 in overtime. Riga came out of the locker room hot and scored three consecutive goals, two of them on the power play. GoodBrandSun then pulled one back with a marker on the man advantage. The second period saw a power play marker for both teams, with Reinhart finding the back of the net for the Red, White and Black. The third frame went to the Canadians with Tessier and Janser scoring for their team. Jokinen intercepts a pass and passes to Janser, the Swiss forward picks up speed and enters the Riga zone, while Dahl is pulled from the crease for the extra attacker. A short shock as Dan loses the puck, but he immediately regains it and passes to Wolanin, who loses no time on the release, but hits one of many bodies in front of the net. Janser picks it up, still on full speed, circles the net and scores a wrap around goal by forcing the puck seemingly through Reinhart's blocker. The game is tied 1:22 minutes before the end of regulation time. This time the Sudden Death deserves its name as Riga scores in the first minute of the extra time for the game winner. Johnston (2g/1a), Kaprizov (2g/1a) and GoodBrandSun (1g/2a) were named three stars of the game. Dahl (.865) had the bitter end against the Riga back up (.892). Calgary's power play was excellent (2/3) but the penalty kill was subpar (3/6).

Daniel had 1g, 1a, -1, 3 hits, 1sb and 66.67FO% to show for his efforts.

 

1-3

In the first NA match we feature in this issue, Calgary loses to Chicago 3-1. Janser opened the score on a power play. Dahl picks up the dumped puck and passes it to Tessier. Luc relays the disc to Janser who steamrolls along the boards and enters the Riga zone with speed. As he draws the Chicago defenders out, he passes back to the blue line to Reinhart. While the biscuit travels to the point, Daniel assumes his position in the slot to screen the shot. Asher let's loose a canon from the blue line and the Swiss gets a piece of it for a neat deflection, which leaves Gaming no chance to react in time. Unfortunately that is all she wrote for the Wranglers and Chicago scores three unanswered goals. For the three stars Bob (1g/1a), Gaming (31 saves) and Skates (1g/1a) were elected. Dahl (.923) had a decent night but Gaming (.969) was just better. Calgary's power play was respectable (1/3) the box play was not (1/2).

Daniel left the rink with 1g, 0a, -2, 1 hit, 1sb and 40.00% success rate on the hashmarks.

 

5-1

In yet an other encounter against a European team, the Wranglers hosted the London United for a cup of tea in a 5-1 win. Calgary started hot with Gonçalves and Janser scoring within 20 seconds of each other in the first two minutes of the game. Kotkakoivu knocks the puck off of former Wrangler Fizzlebeef Jr, Wolanin picks up the orphaned disc and passes it on to Jokinen. The veteran defender relays the biscuit to Janser, who one times it. Saku deflects the shot but Pearce gets piece of it at the cost of a rebound. Same is hoovered up by Dan and he buries it topshelf. In the second period, Janser scores again after a puck relay with Jokinen and Maloish, after a won face off by Kotkakoivu. This time he beats the netminder via the post. London pulled back on goal, before Janser scores his third of the night, this time on a power play. Tessier gains Janser's blocked shot and passes to Reinhart, who one times the disc. Pearce parries, but cannot hold on to the puck, the Swiss forward is at the right time at the right place and beats the Greek goaltender through the five hole. Hatty for Janser, his second of the season. Wolanin raises the score by one before the end of the second frame for the final score. Daniel (3g/0a), Jokinen (0g/2a) and Kotkakoivu (0g/2a) were named the three best players of the match. Dahl (.966) emitted more confidence than the shaky Pearce (.886) in this netminder duel. Calgary's power play was okay (1/4) and the box play units shut the door (5/5).

Daniel had 3g, 0a, +3, 2 PIM (Elbowing, no goal scored against), 3 hits and 80.00FO%.

 

The Jansers' stats for the season thus far:

Marcel: 38gp, 5g, 19a, 24pts, +1, 36 PIM, 34 hits, 65sb, 4ppg, 1 first star

Daniel:  38gp, 20g, 23a, 43pts, +14, 49 PIM, 111 hits, 12sb, 7gwg, 3ppg, 54.48FO% and 6 first stars

 

We will report from our Swiss hockey exports in due course.

 

https://vhlforum.com/topic/123637-a-tale-of-two-brothers-one-fifth-done/

https://vhlforum.com/topic/123675-a-tale-of-two-brothers-a-crease-oddity/

https://vhlforum.com/topic/123872-a-tale-of-two-brothers-past-the-third/

https://vhlforum.com/topic/124004-a-tale-of-two-brothers-approaching-the-half-way-mark/

GM 138: Istanbul Red Wolves vs. Vasteras Iron Eagles (vhlportal.com)

GM 141: Vasteras Iron Eagles vs. Cologne Express (vhlportal.com)

GM 146: Stockholm Vikings vs. Vasteras Iron Eagles (vhlportal.com)

GM 150: Vasteras Iron Eagles vs. Rome Gladiators (vhlportal.com)

GM 277: Warsaw Predators vs. Calgary Wranglers (vhlportal.com)

GM 284: Calgary Wranglers vs. Riga Reign (vhlportal.com)

GM 292: Calgary Wranglers vs. Chicago Phoenix (vhlportal.com)

GM 299: London United vs. Calgary Wranglers (vhlportal.com)

 

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[Spaz 297]

2 hours ago, Daniel Janser said:

Janser picks it up, still on full speed, circles the net and scores a wrap around goal by forcing the puck seemingly through Reinhart's blocker.

Interesting how I went through my blocker while sitting on the bench

[Daniel Janser 2,111]

5 hours ago, Spaz said:

Interesting how I went through my blocker while sitting on the bench

it was a pool billiard goal not unlike the single bullet that allegedly killed JFK.... on a more serious note, it was late and I somehow missed the fact that this was a back up game, mea culpa