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[Daniel Janser 2,111]

Graphic courtesy of Leandrofg

(Marcel's stats/Daniel's stats)

 

Since we last reported from the Jansers, Marcel has progressed to the finals with his squad and Daniel was swept by the Dragons. Let's jump into the summaries, shall we?

 

4-3 (OT)

In a very tight game which could have gone either way (and in fact, judging by the shots only, should have gone to Cologne), the Iron Eagles defeated the Express in a 4-3 sudden death decision. All started well for the German contender, when they scored a couple of goals late in the first period, the later of the two on a man advantage. The second period remained without a marker. In the final frame, Cologne extended their lead to a three nothing advantage. They scored thirty seconds after face off, converting a high-sticking penalty by Cat from the previous period. At this point the Express looked like the certain winner. In the twelfth minute Adolfsen pulled one back and Young with a power play marker five minutes later gave the Eagles the second wind. Bridgers scored the equalizer only half a minute later. The game ended 3-3 in regulation and subita morte was to decide the game. It was Puk with his first post season goal in the VHLE who delivered the dagger in a power play. Bridgers (1g/1a), Maellard (2g/0a) and Greg (1g/1a) were named the three stars of the game. Jute, the Berlin Wall, stood on his head to keep his team in the game with a .948 saving rate, which was significantly better than Freeze's .900. Vasteras' power play was highly efficient (2/4) and the box play units killed off more than their fair shares of penalties (8/10).

Marcel was registered with 0g, 0a, -1, 2 hits and 6sb.

 

And with that victory, Vasteras is awaiting the outcome of the series between Constantinople Byzanz Istanbul and Beardislava Bratislava to see, who they will face in the Renaissance Cup finals.

 

3-4 (OT)

In a game where the Wranglers had a slight advantage on shots fired the Canadians lost 4-3 in overtime to the DC Dragons. Between the thirteenth and nineteenth minute, the Wranglers scored three consecutive goals by Telker, Kotkakoivu and Tessier for a 3-0 lead going into the second period. The latter went to DC as they scored a brace, one of which was on the power play. With seven minutes left in the game, the Dragons scored the game tying goal and took the match into overtime. After 14:37 minutes they scored their fourth unanswered goal for the win. The three stars were awarded to Mourning (2g/1a), Peepants (0g/3a) and Vidot (1g/1a). Dahl (.905) in Calgary's net had to yield to Utonium (.935) minding DC's net. Calgary's power play was inexistent (0/5) while the penalty kill was okay (3/4).

Daniel left the ice with 0g, 1a, +1, 5 hits, 3sb and FO% 46.15.

 

4-6

The second match of the series went 6-4 to DC. The first period was a rollercoaster with three goals each. Jokinen with two markers, one of which was a power play goal and Reinhart with a converted man advantage found the back of the net for the Albertans. In the second period the Wranglers pulled ahead with Telker's goal before the Dragons tied the game again before the second intermission. The final frame ended with two goals to none in favour of DC. Jokinen (2g/1a), Vidot (1g/2a) and Idaho (1g/2a) were elected for the three stars. Neither Dahl (.860) nor Utonium (.867) showed an all star performance, with the better end for the DC keeper. Calgary's power play was excellent (2/3) whereas the box play resembled a sieve (3/6). 

Daniel had 0g, 0a, -1, 2 PIM (Hooking, lead to a goal), 4 hits and 66.67% efficiency on the hash marks.

 

3-1

In the third clash, the Dragons won 3-1. They took the first period with a 1-0 intermediary score. They extended the lead by one in the second period, before Reinhart with a power play marker cut same in half again. Midway through the third US team scored the decisive goal to take the win home. The three stars were given to Mourning (1g/1a), Utonium (38 saves) and Vidot (0g/2a). In net, both Dahl (.930) and Utonium (.974) showed much improved over their previous performance, with the advantage for the DC netminder. Calgary's power play was okay-ish with 1/5 converted and the penalty kill was significantly better than in the last match with 5/6 times shutting the door.

Daniel logged 0g, 0a, +0, 2 PIM (Tripping, no effect on the score), 4 hits, 2sb and 50.00% win rate at the draw.

 

 

4-3 (OT)

In a match where Calgary can justifiably lament a stupendous lack of puck luck (shots 69-41 in their favour) conceded the final game 4-3 after extra time. Kotkakoivu and Janser with his first (and last) post season goal in this playoff run scored the goals in the first period for the Wranglers against one marker of DC. Daniel's goal was a bar down one time slap shot after Tessier won the face off in the Dragons' den. In the second period, DC scored the sole goal to make the game 2-2 going into the third. In the last regulation frame, Jokinen scored in power play, but such feat was mirrored by the Dragons to equalize the game once more. After 8:19 minutes in the overtime DC delivered the dagger and advance to the conference final. Sova (1g/2a), Idaho (1g/2a) and Utonium (66 saves) were given the post game honours. Dahl (.902) performed decent, but Utonium (.957)was just stellar and stole the game for their colours. Calgary's power play was lacking (1/8) and can be seen as one of the reasons why this game was lost, while the penalty kill units did their job adequately (4/5).

Daniel had 1g, 0a, 2 PIM (Roughing, no goal was scored), 6 hits and FO% 44.44 to his name.

 

The playoff stats for the Jansers are as follows:

Marcel: 4gp, 0g, 2a, +3, 6 hits, 15sb

Daniel: 7gp, 1g, 2a, +3, 14 PIM, 29 hits, 5sb, FO% 54.67

 

While Daniel's production has room for improvement, he is one of the league's leaders when it comes to grit. He landed 29 hits for the second place, only bested by one-man-hitting-machine Detroit. He is fifth in hits received (24) and seventh in PIM (14). So the drop in scoring is certainly not for the lack of putting his body on the line.

 

We will follow up with Marcel's campaign for eternal glory as soon as news reach us. Stay tuned for further updates.

 

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/

https://vhlforum.com/topic/124101-a-tale-of-two-brothers-hot-in-the-city/

https://vhlforum.com/topic/125122-a-tale-of-two-brothers-a-dark-horse-on-the-rise/

https://vhlforum.com/topic/125211-a-tale-of-two-brothers-express-train-to-the-final/

GM 7: Vasteras Iron Eagles vs. Cologne Express (vhlportal.com)

GM 41: Calgary Wranglers vs. D.C. Dragons (vhlportal.com)

GM 45: Calgary Wranglers vs. D.C. Dragons (vhlportal.com)

GM 49: D.C. Dragons vs. Calgary Wranglers (vhlportal.com)

GM 53: D.C. Dragons vs. Calgary Wranglers (vhlportal.com)

 

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I’m hoping the Wolves can eventually give Vasteras the BYZness.