a tale of two Brothers // a new hope

[Daniel Janser 2,165]

Graphic courtesy of Leandrofg

(Marcel's stats/Daniel's stats)

 

The S86 season is ago, and we will summarize the first four matches of the current Wranglers campaign for your reading pleasure. Let's get this show on the road, shall we?

 

4-2

In a revenge match against the franchise who ended Calgary's playout run, the Albertans came up on top in a 4-2 win. Sundin opened for the Windy City on a power play. A little more than three minutes later, it was the Wranglers' Captain to draw first blood for his team. Daniel is carrying the puck, attempting to enter Chicago's zone, but loses control of the rubber. Wolanin hoovers up the orphaned disc and passes it to Janser, entering the offensive zone. The Swiss relays the biscuit to GoodBrandSun who takes a shot, but same goes wide. The veteran defender picks up his own rebound and gives it another go... a miss. Daniel is first on the rebound and buries the puck coldblooded as befits a reigning Brooks awardee. Four minutes later, the elder Janser scores again to give the Wranglers a lead. Wolanin intercepts a pass by Skates and gives the puck to winger-turned-center Justice, who sees Dan lurking in the slot. Tape-to-tape pass to his Center, who one times it past Pearce. In the second period, Wolanin with a shorthanded goal and 'Lean Mean Frog' Gonçalves on even strength increase the Wranglers' lead, despite being outshot 25-11 in the middle frame. In the third period, the Phoenix pulled one back, but for the remainder of the game, Dahl shot the door. The three stars of the games were Janser (2g/1a), Wolanin (1g/2a) and Dahl (51 saves). Dahl (.962) proved all his critics wrong and kept the Wranglers in the game, showing Pearce (.875) how it is done. Calgary's power play was still rusty (0/2), but the penalty kill was decent (5/6) and even scored a goal.

Marcel logged 0g, 0a, +2, 1 hit and 3sb

Daniel was noted with 2g, 1a, +3, 4 PIM (Slashing and Hooking, both penalties were killed off), 3 hits, 5sb and 53.19% win rate at the draw

 

2-3 (SO)

It only took the Wranglers two matches to have the throw of a dice shootout decide a match of theirs in their 2-3 win. Ten seconds into the game the Wolves scored a first time. Team-Pylon Alternate Captain GoodBrandSun tied the game with one second left in the period. The second frame came and went with neither team being able to score. Vancouver went ahead in the third period, only to witness Vladovechsenkchushkin score his first goal in a Wranglers uniform to bring this game to overtime. Same remained without a goal and so the teams had to resort to a shootout to evaluate a winner. Wolanin was the only successful skater and hence the game went to Calgary, despite being outshot again. Dahl (51 saves), Puk (1g/1a) and Marcel (0g/1a) were named the three stars of the night. In a veritable Clash of Titans in the net, Dahl (.962) had the edge over Fuhr (.935). The Wranglers' play on the man advantage could do with some tweaking (0/3) whereas the box play units seem to have find their jive (2/2).

Marcel was credited with 0g, 1a, +1, 2 hits and 2sb

Daniel achieved 0g, 1a, -1, 3 hits and 53.19FO%

 

5-2

It was now time to turn the tables on Calgary, as they clearly put more shots on goal than Toronto and still lost 5-2. The Legion opened with a short handed goal in the first period. Calgary could equalize the game early in the second by an even strength goal by center-turned-winger-turned-center Gonçalves. Alas the tie was shortlived, as Toronto scored two goals within ninety seconds. In the final period, Vladovechsenkchushkin pulled a goal back in power play, which was countered five minutes later with two goals within twelve seconds. The three stars went to Ryan (1g/1a), Baker (1g/0a) and Caulfield (1g/1a). Calgary's prospect netminder Pedersen (.828) was thrown into the deep end of the pool and stood no chance against veteran goaler Lindbergh (.960) who stood on their head tonight (and yet was FISTED ANALLY BY A CIRCUS MONKEY by the jury for the three stars). Calgary's powerplay was a disappointment as they were only 1/6 (which is sub-par) and also allowed a goal against, the penalty kill was once more up for the task and kept the sheet clean (3/3).

Marcel had 0g, 1a, -3, 2 PIM (Delaying the game, no effect on the score) and 1 hit

Daniel was reported with 0g, 0a, -1, 2 PIM (Interference, was killed off), 4 hits, 1sb and 80.00% succes at the hashmarks.

 

4-3 (SO)

Only four games into the season and already the second time the derphorses need to spin the wheel to find a winner. This time it was a loss against perennial contender Seattle. The Bears were on the board first, but Calgary replied with goals by Wolanin and Vladovechsenkchushkin to win the period 2-1. The second frame saw a goal for each team. Daniel wins the faceoff against MacTavish in the Bear's defensive zone. He passes to AirRig, the Defender to Wolanin who relays the disc to sophomore Back Strasmore. He gives the puck to Janser who takes a one timer from Ovi's office, the hashmark and dings it into the net via the crossbar. In the third period, the Bears can tie the score with a power play goal. The sudden death is once more not deserving of its name and the shootout has to decide, with the better end for the Pacific Teddies. Janser (1g/1a), Stone (2g/0a) and Wolanin (1g/1a) were given the post match honours. Dahl (.903) had a good match but was outperformed by Wilson (.919). The Wranglers' power play was anemic (0/3) and the penalty kill had room for improvement (2/3).

Marcel left the ice with 0g, 0a, -1 and 4 hits

Daniel had 1g, 1a, +2, 4 PIM (Hooking and Holding, the latter lead to a goal against), 8 hits, 1sb and 59.18FO%

 

Calgary is on the fourth seed in the North American Conference at the moment, looking to improve.

 

Here are the Jansers' stats for this season:

Marcel: 4gp, 0g, 2a, 2pts, -1, 2 PIM, 8 hits, 5sb

Daniel: 4gp, 3g, 3a, 6pts, +3, 10 PIM, 18 hits, 7sb, 0gwg, 0ppg, 0shg, 60.66FO%, 2 First Stars

 

https://vhlforum.com/topic/129435-calgary-wranglers-s86-captains/

https://vhlforum.com/topic/129587-a-tale-of-brothers-wind-of-change-reloaded/

https://vhlforum.com/topic/129578-vsn-presents-s85-vhl-awards/

https://vhlforum.com/topic/129697-a-tale-of-two-brothers-a-night-to-remember/

https://vhlforum.com/topic/129819-a-tale-of-two-brothers-into-the-breach-once-more/

GM 3: Calgary Wranglers vs. Chicago Phoenix (vhlportal.com)

GM 9: Calgary Wranglers vs. Vancouver Wolves (vhlportal.com)

GM 16: Toronto Legion vs. Calgary Wranglers (vhlportal.com)

GM 27: Seattle Bears vs. Calgary Wranglers (vhlportal.com)

 

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