S85 First Featured Game

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S85 VHL First Featured Game

 

We are back for more featured games highlight recaps! Today we have our first featured game of Season 85 of the VHL! Our first featured game is indeed the very first game of the season. We have a cross-conference affair to start the brand new season. The visiting HC Davos Dynamo face the Home Team Calgary Wranglers.

 

The HC Davos Dynamo appear to be ready to play as they start off Season 85 strong and fast. The Dynamo's speed is showcased early by drawing an early penalty against AirRig GoodBrandSun @Rhynex Entertainment just 2:48 into the game. Nepoleon Dynamite @thadthrasher capitalized on the power play and scores the first goal of the VHL in Season 85 at 4:29 into the first period. We have a high paced first period as both teams rapid fire shots on all cylinders. Many broken sticks in play! Mason Jones @Masu Chan tears another one up for the Dynamo, for their first of the season, to extend HC Davos' lead to 2 - 0 at 17:35. Calgary Wranglers' new captain Daniel Janser @Daniel Janser was clearly not happy and took things physically. Daniel gets sent off for Roughing. A double minor. The HC Davos Dynamo lead 2 - 0 at the first intermission, outshooting the Calgary Wranglers 18 to 13 after 20.

 

With the captain stuck in the penalty box to start the second period, HC Davos' David Tavau @Ahma took advantage of the open ice and scores early into the second portion of the double minor. HC Davos Dynamo's second power play goal of the game comes early into the period at 0:45 giving an additional cushion for Superstar goaltender David Davis @Josh. The Wranglers try to turn the momentum in front of the silent home crowd. Shots go zooming from all directions and locations as David Davis make it seem easy with save after save. Landon Wolanin @jacobcarson877 finally sneaks one pass David Davis at 15:08 into the second period to put the Calgary Wranglers on the board. HC Davos Dynamo leads 3 - 1 after the second period. The Calgary Wranglers outshot the HC Davos Dynamo 14 to 8 to keep the game a two goal game.

 

Obviously, the HC Davos Dynamo were having none of the comeback of the home team game talk. After getting out played for much of the second period, the Dynamo came out fired up in the third period. Their speed has caused problems all game and the Dynamo continue to use that to their advantage. Alex Johnston @Alex reclaims HC Davos' 3 goal lead with their first of the season at 7:23, another power play goal of HC Davos. The Dynamo continue to keep their foot on the gas pedal forcing the Wranglers to take another penalty. Vinny Detroit @dasboot scores moments after the Calgary Wranglers kill off their 4th penalty of the game, the Wranglers' first successful penalty kill of Season 85, at 10:11 into the third period giving HC Davos Dynamo a 5 - 1 four goal lead with less than half a period to go for the first game of Season 85. Daniel Janser tried a late game heroic effort to score his first of the season at 18:50 to make it a 5 - 2 game, but to no avail as Napoleon Dynamite strikes for the second time of the night at 19:11 to seal the deal.

 

The HC Davos Dynamo wins the first game of Season 85, 6 - 2 over the Calgary Wranglers. The Dynamo outshot the Calgary Wranglers 18 to 14 in the third period, and 44 to 41 in the game. When one look at the score board, one would not think the game was actually pretty evenly played by both teams. David Davis stood on his head much of the game to keep the Calgary Wranglers off the score board, posting a remarkable 95.1% Save % and saving 39 of 41 shots in the Win.

 

 

3 Stars of the Game (as voted by the people in attendance)

1. Napoleon Dynamite (DAV)  - 2 goals, 7 shots, 2 hits, 1 shot block, +1

2. David Tavau (DAV)  - 1 goal, 2 assists, 7 shots, 1 hit, 4 shot blocks, +1

3. Vinny Detroit (DAV)  - 1 goal, 2 assist, 7 shots, 4 hits

 

Honourably Mentioned:

- HC Davos have 4 players with 7 shots in the game

- Saku Kotkakoivu @DollarAndADream  goes on a ham with game high 11 shots in the game, but was unable to solve David Davis

- Sax Justice (CGY) @Eso, Marcel Janser (CGY) @Morcar80¸ Phil Strasmore (CGY) @Phil plays their 1st VHL Game

- HC Davos Dynamo goes 3 for 5 on the Power Play and Perfect 4 for 4 on the Penalty Kill

 

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