Pincher Creek Voice: Pincher Creek Hockey Report to October 10, 2014

Monday, November 10, 2014

Pincher Creek Hockey Report to October 10, 2014

Magrath goalie stops another one in third period of game against Peewee Chinooks
T. Lucas/C. Davis photos/video

Midget Huskies add to undefeated streak
Atom Chinooks defeat Vauxhall 6-2
Magrath Chiefs defeat Peewee Chinooks
Two more losses for RHL Huskies

Midget Huskies add to undefeated streak

The Midget Huskies were at their home rink in Coleman on Saturday afternoon, November 8, hosting Picture Butte's Blades. The Huskies won by a significant margin. That makes four games straight for the Huskies, undefeated, with only one team left to face for the first time this season in the Spud League: Warner. They are scheduled to face Warner next, in a home game at the MCC arena in Pincher Creek this coming Friday, November 14, starting at 8 pm. Warner's won 1 of 3 starts so far this season. Bow Island, who the Huskies defeated 7-3 on October 17 for their opener, may prove to be the most difficult challenge for the Huskies this season. They will meet again in the Bow Island barn on November 22.

Atom Chinooks defeat Vauxhall 6-2

The Atom Chinooks travelled to Vauxhall for a seeding game on November 8, where they defeated the Sabres 6-2. The Atom Chinooks have three wins and one loss so far this season. They're schedule to host the Crowsnest Pass Thuinder for the first time this season next Saturday November 15 at the MCC arena, starting at noon, to be followed by an away game against Picture Butte the next day. The Thunder have won 2 of 4 games played this season. Picture Butte is looking like a very strong team this season, winning their first two games by wide margins. The other Atom team to beat this season appears to be Bow Island, who have also been romping to "significant margin" victories.

Magrath Chiefs defeat Peewee Chinooks

Pincher Creek's Caleb Evans faces off against Magrath's Cache Olson

Pincher Creek's Peewee Chinooks hosted Magrath's Chiefs at the MCC arena for a seeding game on November 8. The Chiefs were up 1-0 at the end of the first period, but it was a poor showing in the second period that really hurt the Chinooks. Magrath scored another three unanswered goals, bringing them to 4-0 at the end of the second. A goal by Chinook Tristan Blood at the 15:37 mark in the third put the Chinooks on the scoreboard. He was assisted by Nelz Vance. That goal was answered with two more from the Chiefs, and rock solid goaltending from the Magrath goalie shut down a multitude of efforts from the Chinooks forwards. 6-1 Magrath at the final buzzer.

Lots of penalties in this game, particularly in the second and third for Magrath, and in the third for the Chinooks.

The Chinooks have won 4 out of 5 seeding games so far, their only loss coming at the hands of Picture Butte. The Chinooks are scheduled to travel to Taber for one more seeding game on November 16.

Tristan Blood scores for Chinooks

Two more losses for RHL Huskies

Pincher Creek's RHL Huskies didn't have much luck on the road last weekend. They were defeated 17-1 by Nanton's Palominos in Nanton on November 7, and fell 9-4 to Fort Macleod's Mustangs on November 8.

The sole Huskies goal in the game against Nanton came from Ryan Sciarra midway through the third period, assisted by Shawn Robertson and Lane Crawford. This game was over by the end of the first period, with Nanton up 6-0. 7 more unanswered goals by Nanton in the second. The second period was a brawl, judging from the sheet. The Huskies served 31 minutes of penalty time, compared to 68 for the Palominos. 10 minute game misconducts went to Will Thorpe of the Huskies, two to Kevin Martin of the Palominos, and another to Tim Martin of the Palominos. Kevin Martin, Tim Martin, and Will Thorpe also racked up a 5 minute major each. Kevin Martin was assessed a huge total of 29 penalty minutes throughout the game. Will Thorpe was assessed a total of 19 penalty minutes. Yowza.

On Saturday November 8 the Mustangs outscored the Huskies in all three periods, beginning with two unanswered goals in the first period, to win it 9-4. This was the second time these two teams have met this season, with the Mustangs winning the Huskies home/season opener 6-5 on October 15.

At the November 8 game, three of the Huskies 5 goals were achieved on power plays. Two of the Mustangs goals were on power plays, and one was shorthanded. Scoring for the Huskies were Will Thorpe, Brett Tarcon, Ian Hagen, and Hayden Shackel. Tarcon also picked up two assists, as did Blair Goodreau. Also earning assists for the Huskies were Darin Kay and Lane Crawford. Cody Berube of the Mustangs earned a hat trick, and also earned an assist. Also scoring for the Mustangs were Sheh Gallamore, Justin Donahue, Cole Matson, Ben Funkhouser, Kent Broere, and Taylor Bilodeau. Mustangs earning assists included Kent Broere (2). Justin Donahue, Sheh Gallamore, Tyce Gallamore, Cole Matson, Dayn Opel, Mark Mills, and Darren Smith.

The game was evidently a rough one, with many penalties, including a 10 minute game misconduct for Shawn Robertson of the Huskies, a 5 minute major for Hayden Shackel of the Huskies, 10 minute misconducts for Zach Kotke and Jesse Seida of the Mustangs. Seida also received a 5 minute major. 31 minutes total penalties for the Huskies and 47 minutes for the Mustangs.

Stars of the Mustangs/Huskies game: