Cologne Express Finals - Jesse Teno Game by Game

[Aimee 1,119]

As the resident writer of this publication on Jesse Teno, I decided to follow their game-by-game performance in their first professional finals. After the lackluster showing in the VHLM postseason, Teno finally had a chance to really show the VHL what they could do.

 

Game 1: COL @ OSL 0-2

 

Being shutout in game 1 was not what Jesse Teno had been hoping for. First seed Oslo vs third seed Cologne would hopefully make for an even match-up but that ended up not being the case. Cologne was out-shot 44-14 and one can only imagine that perhaps Jesse Teno had some flashbacks to their season in Saskatoon. Jesse still managed an impressive save percentage of 0.955 stopping 42 of 44 shots. Both goals were scored by Oslo in the first period so perhaps Teno was working off some nerves or needed a boost because they put up two perfect periods after that.

 

Game 2: COL @ OSL 2-1

 

With shot totals nearly even (50-47) in Oslo’s favor, the Express showed up to game 2 in a way they were missing in game 1. Jesse Teno made some incredible saves, getting first star of the game and putting up an incredible 0.980 save percentage. Jesse also pulled off an impressive hold out in overtime, preventing any of the 15 shots from getting in while the Express managed to win it with only 5 shots in OT.

 

Game 3: OSL @ COL 3-0

 

A painful shutout for Jesse as the shots were even at 27. It seems Jesse will continue to be behind Henry Tucker Jr. for quite some time, always on his heels but never able to catch up or pass. With Oslo’s dominant first period, the Express just weren’t able to get any past the Oslo goalie. Teno managed to keep it together during the third period but it wasn’t enough to prevent the shutout. A measly 0.889 save percentage caps off this painful loss.

 

Game 4: OSL @ COL 3-1

 

Another tough home loss but at least not a shutout this time. Teno let in a goal a period as the Express failed to capitalize on home ice once again. Jesse managed a respectable 0.925 save percentage but it wasn’t enough to stop the relentless oncoming Storm from Oslo. From here on out every game is an elimination game for the Cologne Express and Jesse Teno is feeling the pressure of being the starter.

 

Game 5: COL @ OSL 2-0

 

And just like that with elimination on the line, Jesse and the Express managed a shutout. Teno stopped all 41 shots from Oslo and managed to keep this series alive. This series has been tight all the way and it’s a real testament to these two goalies, keeping everything so close. The back and forth has been amazing to watch.

 

Game 6: OSL @ COL 3-2

 

This heartbreaking loss means an end to the season and Cologne’s hopes at a cup this season. Jesse managed to hold off until double overtime before letting in a tic-tac-toe shot at 8:29. They ended the game with a save percentage of 0.938, stopping 45 of 48 shots.

 

 

Jesse finishes the postseason run with the following stats:

13-6-4 Record
3 OT losses
1 Shutout

1.72 Goal Against Average
0.95 Save Percentage

 

Jesse Teno will now head into the off season ready to join the London United as their backup. We can only wish Jesse the best as they continue onto the VHL.

 

579 words for week ending 10/30/2022

 

Edited October 28, 2022 by aimkin
forgot GAA in stats

[jacobcarson877 2,521]

Absolutely insane performance!

[Bojovnik 487]

Huge season and even better things like ahead!