a tale of two Brothers // Ready to Rumble

[Daniel Janser 2,165]

Graphic courtesy of Leandrofg

(Marcel's stats/Daniel's stats)

 

It is the time of the year, where families gather in front of the hearth with food and alcoholic beverages to celebrate the merriest of times of the year, putting aside all the quarrels of the year past. No, not Christmas. We talk about playoff hockey. The Wranglers had a brief pause to recharge their batteries while Seattle and Chicago battle out, who will face Calgary in the first round. And the winner is... Windy City. Please find our summaries of the first two playoff clashes between the Phoenix and the Wranglers. Some of the Calgary veterans will have a déjà-vu as Lazeski dressed for the Red, White and Black two seasons ago while having the most productive year of their career.

 

5-2

Apparently the break had Calgary lose some of its impetus, as they lost the first match 5-2. Nano was the first one to score and bring Chicago on the board. Kotkakoivu shortly after tied the game. However, Bob, Schubbekuteveen and Nano netted for the Phoenix for a 4-1 lead at the end of the first period. The second period ended with a 1-1 tie, with Butts and Daniel being the marksmen for their respective team. It starts with Daniel's win at the draw in the offensive zone. The puck lands with Jokinen, the back passes to Tessier, back to the veteran defender. Erlantz to Gonçalves who snaps a shot, which is deflected by the Swiss forward. Pearce parries at the expense of a rebound. Jokinen digs out the puck and shoots, this time the Portuguese Wonderkind attempts a deflection, but Box blocks the shot. Daniel hoovers up the disc and shoots wide, Jokinen takes charge and makes an attempt on net, just to see his shot stopped by Johansson. Janser is first on the orphaned biscuit and buries it backhand over Pearces shin pads. The third period did not bring any change to the score and the Wranglers lost their starting game. Nano (2g/1a), Butts (1g/2a) and Skates (0g/3a) were named the three stars of the night. Dahl's (.886) rather underwhelming performance was effortlessly topped by Pearce (.933) all-star display in net. The Wranglers' power play was a no-show (0/4) but their penalty kill was without fault (3/3).

Marcel had 0g, 1a and -3 to his name

Daniel was recorded with 1g, 0a, +0, 1 hit and 70.83FO%

 

0-6

The Wranglers were not happy with their defensive play in the first much and swore redemption. And redeem themselves they did in an unanimous 6-0 victory over their rivals. Wolanin at the end of the first, Jokinen, Tessier and Gonçalves in the second and Strasmore with his first ever postseason marker as well as Gonçalves with his second of the night in the third frame sealed the deal for the Wranglers. The post game honours went to Jokinen (1g/3a), Gonçalves (2g/1a) and Dahl (29 saves). This time the roles between the pipes were switched and Dahl (1.000) clearly outplayed Pearce (.857). The Wranglers had no power play opportunity and obviously kept their noses clean during the five minors they took.

Marcel logged 0g, 0a, +1 and 4 PIM (Roughing, Double Minor)

Daniel left the ice with 0g, 3a, +4, 2 PIM (Holding), 2 hits, 1sb and 60.00% win rate at the draw.

 

The Jansers' stats for the S85 Playoffs as of yet are as follows:

Marcel: 2gp, 0g, 1a, 1pt, -2, 4 PIM, 0 hits, 0sb, 0gwg, 0ppg

Daniel: 2gp,  1g, 3a, 4pts, +4, 2 PIM, 3 hits, 1sb, 0gwg, 0ppg, 65.59FO%

 

https://vhlforum.com/topic/127638-a-tale-of-two-brothers-on-track/

https://vhlforum.com/topic/127728-a-tale-of-two-brothers-interview-with-the-gm/

https://vhlforum.com/topic/127819-a-tale-of-two-brothers-a-little-ebb/

https://vhlforum.com/topic/128227-a-tale-of-two-brothers-dirty-deeds-done-dirt-cheap/

https://vhlforum.com/topic/128286-a-tale-of-two-brothers-games-for-the-na-throne/

GM 1: Chicago Phoenix vs. Calgary Wranglers (vhlportal.com)

GM 5: Chicago Phoenix vs. Calgary Wranglers (vhlportal.com)

 

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