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- Atom Chinooks romp to 10-4 win over Irvine Bulldogs
- Peewee Chinooks win one and lose one on the road
- Taber Golden Suns shine over Southwest Rockies
- A win and a loss for Peewee Chinooks
- Novice Chinooks host Irvine and Coaldale 2
- RHL Huskies lose overtime heartbreaker
- Midget Huskies defeat Cardston by a wide margin
- Lethbridge Midget Barracudas tied for second in RMFHL
Atom Chinooks romp to 10-4 win over Irvine Bulldogs
Pincher Creek's Atom Chinooks hosted Irvine's Bulldogs at the MCC arena on Friday evening January 10 for a memorable game of hockey. A game that began as a contest between equals ended as a decisive 10-4 victory for the Chinooks.
There were many memorable performances, among them this hat trick by Chinooks #2 Alex Comeau:
The Bulldogs get a rematch next Saturday January 18 when they are scheduled to host the Chinooks at the Irvine Sports Complex, 5:45 pm is game time.
Peewee Chinooks win one and lose one on the road
Pincher Creek's Peewee Chinooks played two away games over the weekend. The first was on Saturday January 11 versus the Raymond Ice, which the Chinooks won 8-3. The second was on Sunday January 12 against Picture Butte's Blades. The Blades won that one 4-2.
Novice Chinooks host Irvine and Coaldale 2
Pincher Creek's Novice Chinooks hosted Irvine and Coaldale's Cobras 2 at the MCC arena on Saturday January 11. The Chinooks lost both games by considerable margins, but continue to improve as players overall.
Mayz Vance scored the sole Chinooks goal against Irvine, unassisted.
Scoring for the Chinooks in the game against the Cobras were #12 Jaydon Draper with two goals, #4 Drew Stuckey with two unassisted goals, and #18 Shenoa Jessen with 1 goal. Picking up assists were #27 Travis Bastien, #28 Mayz Vance , and #2 Lane Conley. Top scorer in that game was Coaldale's #11 Shae VanBurren with 4 goals.
The Golden Suns edged the Rockies 3-2 and 4-1 in a pair of South Central Alberta Hockey league games at Crowsnest Pass. The losses drop the Rockies record to 4-19-2, which leaves them three points ahead of Brooks Longhorns in the race for the final playoff spot.
Most of the Rockies get a rest this weekend while the league holds its annual all-star game at Medicine Hat. Rockies captain Turner Sharp, center Cameron Gallant and goalie Sean Park will represent the team in the all-star game.
Next action for the Rockies is Saturday, Jan. 25 when they host Sylvan Lake Lakers at 7 p.m. at Pincher Creek.
On Sunday, Jan. 26 the Rockies play their only game of the season at Fort Macleod when they host Brooks Badlands Longhorns at 2:15 p.m.
Taber 3 Rockies 2
A powerplay goal by Taber’s Logan Wiebe mid way through the second period stood up as the winner Saturday. The Rockies had battled back from a 2-0 deficit to tie the game, only to see it slip away. Gallant and K’s Thomson had the Rockies goals, with Jordan McAulay and Chase Snider picking up assists. Kyle Roberts was solid in the Rockies goal, making 33 saves. His teammates directed 31 shots at the Taber goal.
Taber 4 Rockies 1
The Golden Suns rose earlier than the Rockies on Sunday, scoring five seconds into the game on their way to a 4-1 win. That quick goal by Wiebe stood on its own until the Rockies evened the score mid way through the second period. While killing a penalty, Jordan McAulay shot the puck deep into the Taber end. The puck took a Rockies bounce off the end boards, Michael McTighe scooped it up and deked Taber goalie Scott Tersteeg for the tying goal. That was the only goal Tersteeg would allow as the Golden Suns goalie blocked 46 shots. The Golden Suns got two powerplay goals late in the second period and Wiebe scored his second of the game early in the third to complete the scoring. Sean Park made 48 saves in the Rockies goal.
RHL Huskies lose overtime heartbreaker
Includes material from RHL Huskies Facebook page
Pincher Creek's RHL Huskies lost a overtime heartbreaker in Lomond against the Lakers on Saturday evening January 11. The Huskies battled back from behind several times to even the score, including three straight goals in the third to send the game to OT. The pure heart, determination and relentlessness of this team makes the future that more promising. Newcomer Austin Beck score his first goal in the Ranchland Hockey League and veteran Kevin Olson had a great game including two timely goals. Olson came away with a hat trick to his credit.
Final score Lakers 8 - Huskies7.
The next Huskies game is scheduled for next Friday in Nanton to face the Palominos. starting at 8:30 pm.
Other RHL games: Nanton's Palominos defeated Lomond's Lakers 8-4 on January 10 and Fort Macleod's Mustangs 6-2 on January 11. The Lakers are on top of the Ranchland Hockey League's standings with 9 wins and 2 losses.
Midget Huskies defeat Cardston
In what has become a familiar tale, Pincher Creek's Midget Huskies defeated Cardston umpteen-1. The Huskies hosted at the MCC arena. The Huskies remain firmly esconced at the top of the Spud League standings with a 16-0-1 record. They are scheduled to be on the road for the next two weekends, to face Warner and then Magrath.
Lethbridge Midget Barracudas tied for second in RMFHL
Lethbridge Midget Tier One Barracudas is currently tied for second place in the Rocky Mountain Female Hockey League, with a 6-2-2 record. That's the team the Pincher Creek's own Emily Wittkopf plays for. Emily herself is currently ranked as one of the top players in the province.
Novice Chinooks host Irvine and Coaldale 2
Pincher Creek's Novice Chinooks hosted Irvine and Coaldale's Cobras 2 at the MCC arena on Saturday January 11. The Chinooks lost both games by considerable margins, but continue to improve as players overall.
Mayz Vance scored the sole Chinooks goal against Irvine, unassisted.
Scoring for the Chinooks in the game against the Cobras were #12 Jaydon Draper with two goals, #4 Drew Stuckey with two unassisted goals, and #18 Shenoa Jessen with 1 goal. Picking up assists were #27 Travis Bastien, #28 Mayz Vance , and #2 Lane Conley. Top scorer in that game was Coaldale's #11 Shae VanBurren with 4 goals.
Taber Golden Suns shine over Southwest Rockies
Frank McTighe, Macleod Gazette EditorThe Golden Suns edged the Rockies 3-2 and 4-1 in a pair of South Central Alberta Hockey league games at Crowsnest Pass. The losses drop the Rockies record to 4-19-2, which leaves them three points ahead of Brooks Longhorns in the race for the final playoff spot.
Most of the Rockies get a rest this weekend while the league holds its annual all-star game at Medicine Hat. Rockies captain Turner Sharp, center Cameron Gallant and goalie Sean Park will represent the team in the all-star game.
Next action for the Rockies is Saturday, Jan. 25 when they host Sylvan Lake Lakers at 7 p.m. at Pincher Creek.
On Sunday, Jan. 26 the Rockies play their only game of the season at Fort Macleod when they host Brooks Badlands Longhorns at 2:15 p.m.
Taber 3 Rockies 2
A powerplay goal by Taber’s Logan Wiebe mid way through the second period stood up as the winner Saturday. The Rockies had battled back from a 2-0 deficit to tie the game, only to see it slip away. Gallant and K’s Thomson had the Rockies goals, with Jordan McAulay and Chase Snider picking up assists. Kyle Roberts was solid in the Rockies goal, making 33 saves. His teammates directed 31 shots at the Taber goal.
Taber 4 Rockies 1
The Golden Suns rose earlier than the Rockies on Sunday, scoring five seconds into the game on their way to a 4-1 win. That quick goal by Wiebe stood on its own until the Rockies evened the score mid way through the second period. While killing a penalty, Jordan McAulay shot the puck deep into the Taber end. The puck took a Rockies bounce off the end boards, Michael McTighe scooped it up and deked Taber goalie Scott Tersteeg for the tying goal. That was the only goal Tersteeg would allow as the Golden Suns goalie blocked 46 shots. The Golden Suns got two powerplay goals late in the second period and Wiebe scored his second of the game early in the third to complete the scoring. Sean Park made 48 saves in the Rockies goal.
RHL Huskies lose overtime heartbreaker
Includes material from RHL Huskies Facebook page
Pincher Creek's RHL Huskies lost a overtime heartbreaker in Lomond against the Lakers on Saturday evening January 11. The Huskies battled back from behind several times to even the score, including three straight goals in the third to send the game to OT. The pure heart, determination and relentlessness of this team makes the future that more promising. Newcomer Austin Beck score his first goal in the Ranchland Hockey League and veteran Kevin Olson had a great game including two timely goals. Olson came away with a hat trick to his credit.
Final score Lakers 8 - Huskies7.
The next Huskies game is scheduled for next Friday in Nanton to face the Palominos. starting at 8:30 pm.
Other RHL games: Nanton's Palominos defeated Lomond's Lakers 8-4 on January 10 and Fort Macleod's Mustangs 6-2 on January 11. The Lakers are on top of the Ranchland Hockey League's standings with 9 wins and 2 losses.
Midget Huskies defeat Cardston
In what has become a familiar tale, Pincher Creek's Midget Huskies defeated Cardston umpteen-1. The Huskies hosted at the MCC arena. The Huskies remain firmly esconced at the top of the Spud League standings with a 16-0-1 record. They are scheduled to be on the road for the next two weekends, to face Warner and then Magrath.
Lethbridge Midget Barracudas tied for second in RMFHL
Hey, great photo Lloyd!
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