The Battlefords North Stars showed the Klippers why they are the best team in the SJHL last night with a decisive 5-1 victory that could of been alot worse for the Klippers if not for Justin McDonald. McDonald was once again hung out to dry by his hockey club as he was peppered with 46 shots on goal. Kindersley could of been down by 2 or 3 goals through 20 but McDonald stopped all 13 shots thrown his way in the opening frame. Kindersley did a good job on the penalty kill in the 1st period killing off a lengthy 5 on 3 and 2 other minors. Despite being out shot 13-3 in the 1st it really was an entertaining period. The one thing I liked about Kindersleys games off the hop was they were very physical. A number of their smaller forwards were throwing their weight around, and Brett Blatz took exception to Keller on a checking from behind hit early in the hockey game. Have to give Blatz some props for the fire he showed but it really was a mismatch against a much smaller Keller. Blatz took it to Keller in the fight, but I also have to give Keller some props for coming back in the contest after that fight and scoring a big goal for the Stars.
The 2nd period started out being dominated by the Stars off the hop and it lead to an early period marker. Blake Tatchell make a ridiculous no look back hand pass right on the tape to Johnson in the slot who fired home his 10th of the season. Kindersley somewhat weathered the storm after that and we seen a back and forth pace for the most part of the period. At the 15:19 mark Taylor Wasden make a big defensive play in his own end intercepting a centering pass which lead to a 2 on 1 back the other way. Wasden slide it cross ice to Daniels in neutral ice and Daniels did the rest driving wide and firing a hot shot from the left side circle glove side on Hilldebrand to tie the hockey game. Unfortunately for the Klippers Blake Tachell and Braeden Johnson decided they were going to give the crowd an encore as they connected 37 seconds after Kindersleys goal to take back the lead.
Onto the 3rd period now as Kindersley still had a chance to get back in the game but another early period marker really took the life out of the Klippers . Keller made it 3 - 1 on a wrap around stuff and then after that Kindersley got in some more penalty trouble. Braeden Johnson would complete the hat trick on the powerplay and Blake Tatchell would add some insurance with another powerplay marker for the Stars to ice the Klippers. The Stars lost 5-1 to the Klippers on home ice opening night, well they reversed the score in their favor the improve to 3-1 against the Klippers this season.
A few other game notes
- The game sheet has a few mistakes. They gave credit to Bosovich on the goal but he was no where near the play and if I remember correctly wasn't even on the ice. I am sure they will change the goal from Bosovich to Daniels shortly. The sheet also has Johnson scoring the Stars 5th goal, that should change to Tatchell.
- Good news for the Klippers is they remain only 3 points back of the Hounds in the Sherwood standings. The Hounds lost 7-2 last night against Estevan.
- Kindersley will depart for their longest road trip of the season Friday morning. All 5 games are against Sherwood opponents ahead of them in the standings. The trip will either see Kindersley gain ground in the playoff picture or it could really drop them out of contention. Tuesdays game against Notre Dame will be the biggest game of the trip.
- Click below to hear Rockie Zingers postgame interview
Rockie Zinger North Stars Postgame
Has Bosovich had a goal? I seem to recall him getting others on the scoresheet when he wasn't even playing the game or on the ice. And they haven't been changed. I wish these officials and score sheet people would get it right. It may not seem to matter for the team but when the players' futures are determined by points it could make a difference in someone's life.
ReplyDeleteOMG are you for real so now goal scoring is the only way you will have a future in hockey get back on the boat you don't have a clue...
ReplyDeleteCouple other game sheets that need correcting are Oct. 5 vs Humboldt. Both goalies played 60 minutes. That net must of been crowded. GA are wrong too, s/b 5 & 2 if I recall. Oct. 19 vs. Melfort credited wrong Mcdonald with goal. Stats for ALL positions should be correct otherwise dont bother posting them.
ReplyDeleteOh,let's start paying the players $1.00 for every goal and get a Slurpie on the way home too! I doubt one or two points are going to make or break a career. If it's critical then the player can go to the team and they can approach the league statistician to get it corrected. Or, take the team approach,not worry about it, and focus on getting the next win!
ReplyDeleteWhy have stats at all? It doesn't mean the team focuses on them, but if you think scouts, schools etc don't look at them, you're wrong. I don't think the first poster needs to be criticized right away or ridiculed about buying slurpies. I agree. If there are mistakes, fix them.
ReplyDeleteThis team has a hell of a lot more to worry about right now than weather a player gets credit for a goal or an assist. They better focus on team stats not individual stats WOW!
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