Thursday, August 30, 2007

Division I Playoffs:

Rockets vs. Potters on Wednesday, August 29

The Potters player of the game Brandon Gramlich drove his team to the big playoff win against the 2006-2007 CAHL Cup Champion Rockets on Wednesday as he hit the back of the mesh four times to go along with four assists for a huge sum of eight points.

Potter team mate Dave Maskwa notched an excellent five point effort with two goals and three assists. Kevin Demyon fired in a great hat trick while Brendan Engdahl scored twice and Chad Cox had a goal and two helpers.

Goalie Chris Smishek was stellar between the pipes for the Potters and denied 17 of 19 shots aimed his way for a .895 save percentage.

Player of the game Cody Feenstra topped the Rockets scoring charts with a goal and an assist. Scott Bouwman also scored while Scott Bergen contributed an assist.

Rockets goaltender Travis Casoiso turned aside some big plays as he was face to face with numerous scoring chances throughout the three periods.

Wednesday, August 22, 2007

Rockets vs. Extreme on Wednesday, August 22

The Extreme were won 6-3 against the Rockets to finish with an incredible undefeated season going 11-0-1 through the regular season. Brad Kerr helped ensure the outstanding feat as he scored two goals and an assist for a three point player of the game effort.

Danny James, Dallas Bassen, Mark Romaniuk, David Shierman, and Chad Bassen all fired in a goal apiece for the Extreme as well. Danny James also notched an assist for a two point contest.

Extreme goaltender Ian Brunton finished with 20 stops which included turning away 17 of the 18 shots aimed his way during the first two periods alone.

The Rockets player of the game Scott Bouwman led his team with a strong two goal night. The CAHL 2006-2007 Playoff MVP Trophy winner Eric Havinga also hit the back of the net with a goal in the final frame. Team mate Brian Burnball contributed an assist.

Goalie Travis Casoiso denied 24 chances on the night for the Rockets.

Notes:

Rockets Suspension: #28 Brian Havinga

Extreme Suspensions: #44 Brad Kerr, #6 Chad Bassen

Thursday, August 16, 2007

Potters vs. Rockets on Wednesday, August 15

The second place Potters were against the fourth place Rockets on Wednesday and the results lived up to expectations as the teams skated an exciting back and fourth match which also had next to no stoppages in play for much of the contest.

The Potters player of the game Thomas Waters turned aside a remarkable 97.6% of the shots as he stopped 41 of the 42 pucks launched his direction to narrow the race for the overall leading goalie.

Alex Nutma, the Rockets player of the game, once again had another big showing with 32 saves to keep his top spot in the goaltender standings.

The winner of the CAHL 2007 Top Goalie Trophy may very well be decided in the final week of the regular season as the difference between first place Alex Nutma and second place Thomas Waters is now just 0.35 in goals against average.

Brandon Gramlich, Chad Cox, Scott Roy, and Brendan Engdahl supplied the firepower for the Potters with a goal apiece. Jason Villeneuve, Kevin Demyon, and Rick Vaive were the set up men with each player notching an assist. Scott Roy had an assist in addition to his goal to compile a two point night.

Jordan Pinkster fired in the lone goal for the Rockets with Steven Havinga contributing the assist.

Wednesday, August 8, 2007

Rockets vs. Ice Storm on Wednesday, August 8

Sharpshooter Eric Havinga seized the puck from midair, dropped it by the blade of his stick blade, and with a quick snap of his wrists scored his hat trick goal of the night. Player of the game Eric Havinga accounted for all of the Rockets goals as his team and the Ice Storm battled to a hard fought 3-3 deadlock on Wednesday night.

Eric Havinga's line mates Mike Parton and Jordan Pinkster combined for three big assists with Parton helping twice and Pinkster setting up one. Tim Ryskamp also contributed an assist.

Rockets goaltender Alex Nutma made a fine glove grab on a heavy duty slap shot early in the game and a dynamite blocker save on a two on one break during the closing period to cap off another strong showing which kept him number one overall in the goalie chase.

The Ice Storm player of the game Chris Sawchuk blasted in two goals to preserve his virtual goal per game pace as he now has eight scores in just nine outings.

Leading team scorer Patrick Lauzon provided the all important third and game tying goal for the Ice Storm early in the third frame. Joe Sims, Martin Robichaud, and Mike Cook provided the assists in the contest.

The shorthanded Rockets barged in for a breakaway during the initial period however the Ice Storm's final line of defence was up to the challenge and Mark Cole made a towering pad save to fend off the precious scoring chance. Mark Cole finished with 19 stops in the match.

Note:

Ice Storm Suspension: #33 Brian Sawchuk

Friday, August 3, 2007

Blades of Steel vs. Rockets on Wednesday, August 1

The Wednesday night match up was a clash of the goalies as the Blades of Steel faced off against the Rockets.

The two goalies denied a combined 97.5% of the shots as they turned aside the shooters all night.

Jennifer Lynn Hanby made a brilliant save on a short range shot from the dangerous Rockets elite scorer Scott Bouwman during a penalty kill situation in the middle period.

Scott Bouwman made a tremendous save himself as he blocked a clear cut point blank shot earlier in the game during the first frame.

Between the other pipes the Rockets goalie Alex Nutma responded to a great shorthanded breakaway chance with a fantastic save to keep the score at 0-0 in the second period.

It was not until there was just over five minutes remaining in the game when the Rockets all-star defenceman Kurt Bransma came through in the clutch to score the go ahead goal. Scott Bouwman and Scott Bergen assisted on the play.

The Rockets held back the final push from the Blades of Steel to go home with the dramatic 1-0 victory.

Jennifer Lynn Hanby was the Blades of Steel player of the game for her excellent performance as she finished with a .947 save percentage.

The Rockets player of the game Alex Nutma had the superb shutout win and is now the overall leader in both goals against average (2.67) and save percentage (.890).

Wednesday, August 1, 2007

Snipers vs. Rockets on Wednesday, July 25

The line of Eric Havinga, Jordan Pinkster, and Mike Parton was dominant as the three forwards combined for a startling total of 15 points to fuel the Rockets to a victory against the Snipers.

The Rockets player of the game Eric Havinga was responsible for a stunning total of four goals and two assists. The other two thirds of the line Jordan Pinkster and Mike Parton covered five and four points respectively.

Team mate Brian Havinga also had a four point night. The Rockets leading scorer Scott Bouwman launched in a hat trick and a pair of helpers for a total of five points. Steven Havinga notched three points while Kurt Bransma picked up a pair of points. Tim Ryskamp contributed an assist.

Rockets goalie Alex Nutma denied a massive one timed slap slot with his right pad in the first period and finished with 15 saves for the win.

Jeff Stevenson was the Snipers player of the game as he fired in a goal and an assist for a two point match. Pat Smith also scored for the Snipers with a goal in the first frame which was set up by Alex Fraser.

Snipers goaltender Josh Wildey made a great save on a short range rebound chance after he turned aside the initial shot late in the first period. He went on to complete the night with a huge total of 42 saves.

Wednesday, July 18, 2007

Ice Storm vs. Rockets on Wednesday, July 18

Scott Bouwman collected his third hat trick of the season to energize the Rockets to a win against the Ice Storm on Wednesday night. With another great effort Bouwman continues to be among the upper echelon of scorers as he sits fourth overall in the scoring race.

Rocket Scott Bergen netted the game winning goal and added three assists for an awesome four point match.

At the 5:14 mark of the second period Cody Feenstra went in all alone on a breakaway and made a beauty forehand to backhand drag deke to ignite the Rockets fans into a frenzy as he collected his fifth goal in just seven games. Feenstra also notched a pair of assists for a total of three points.

The CAHL 2006-2007 Playoff MVP Trophy winner Eric Havinga fired in a big pair of goals for the Rockets. Mike Parton made a great pass to set up one of Eric Havinga's goals on a two on one break and also scored one himself for a two point night. Point per game defenceman Jason Upton also scored.

Rocket Tim Ryskamp contributed a couple of assists and now has seven helpers in just five games. Team mates Jordan Pinkster, Kurt Bransma, and Steven Havinga each picked up a single assist.

The Rockets goalie Alex Nutma made a great save on a breakaway in the middle frame and remains second overall among goalie leaders for goals against average. Nutma now carries a .902 save percentage over his last two games with 46 saves on 51 shots. 

With a goal in the first period Patrick Lauzon moved up to tie Mike Cook for the most points on the Ice Storm. However Lauzon sits first in team scoring as he holds the tie breaking edge with more goals.

Ice Storm Shaughn McAuliffe scored a goal immediately after a face off in the final period to continue his blazing pace with nine goals in just his last four games.

Joe Sims and Martin Robichaud contributed an assist apiece for the Ice Storm offence.

Goaltender Mark Cole faced 35 pucks through the three periods and was the Ice Storm player of the game as he made numerous big stops especially his tremendous pad save on a clear cut shorthanded breakaway chance in the third period.

Wednesday, July 11, 2007

Rockets vs. Extreme on Wednesday, July 11

Rockets all-star defenceman Jason Upton put on a clinic as he deked around three opponents to go in undefended for a close range shot only to be thwarted by a tremendous save from Extreme goaltender Ian Brunton.

That was the tone of the game as it was a battle of the goalies all night with the Rockets goalie Alex Nutma matching Ian Brunton save for save for the eventual 3-3 tie. Each goaltender was his team's player of the game and both finished with an identical 25 saves on 28 shots for an .893 save percentage.

Among Alex Nutma's big stops the most memorable might have been his incredible glove save on a wide open chance due to a turnover late in the game to preserve a 3-3 tie.

Mike Parton topped all Rockets with a strong two point match as he scored a goal and an assist. Scott Bouwman fired in his ninth career regular season and playoff combined shorthanded goal which was also his 70th career regular season goal.

Eric Havinga opened the scoring for the Rockets less than two minutes into the first period. Team mates Brian Havinga, Steven Havinga, and Kurt Bransma contributed an assist apiece.

Isaac Reid fired in two big goals for the Extreme while Kris Pickering put his team on the scoreboard first at the 2:33 mark of the initial period.

Brad Kerr had a great three point match as he got the first assist on all of the Extreme's goals. Mark Romaniuk made a solid two assist contribution on the night.

Note: Suspension

Wednesday, July 4, 2007

Tornadoes vs. Rockets on Wednesday, July 4

Scott Bouwman was at the top of his game as he led the Rockets with four goals and one assist for a five point player of the game performance in their Wednesday night win against the Tornadoes.

With 19 points so far this season Scott Bouwman is now in a three way tie with  teammate Steve Brandon and Extreme David Shierman for the overall scoring race.

Mike Parton was top notch for the Rockets as well as he finished with a total of four points. Cody Feenstra had a big two point effort while Jason Upton and Eric Havinga each launched in a goal. Number 28 Brian Havinga and Tim Ryskamp each collected an assist.

Goalie Alex Nutma was strong between the pipes through the three periods for the Rockets as he made some great saves on short range chances.

Tommy McIvor was the Tornadoes player of the game for the second consecutive match. McIvor finished with an awesome four point night and was in on every one of his team's scores as he fired in a pair of goals and assists. McIvor increased his points per game average to 2.00 and now leads the Tornadoes in scoring as well.   

Patricio Inostroza and Kenton Lefthand also fired in goals for the Tornadoes while Steve Rasmussen contributed a pair of assists.

Tornadoes defenceman Brad MacDonald made a fantastic play as he utilized his speed to race back and prevent a breakaway opportunity in the third period.

Note: Suspension

Tuesday, July 3, 2007

Rockets vs. Potters on Wednesday, June 27

The Rockets were defeated by the Potters 2-5 on Wednesday night.

Goaltender Alex Nutma was the Rockets player of the game. Nutma made a total of 26 saves including 13 in the first period alone and also contributed a assist on the first Rockets goal.

Steve Brandon and Scott Bouwman scored for the Rockets while Tim Ryskamp and Eric Havinga each contributed an assist.

The Potters player of the game Scott Roy scored a hat trick which included a pair of short handed goals and the game winning goal. Dave Maskwa had a four point night with one goal and three assists. Brandon Gramlich also scored while Jason Villeneuve had two assists and Kirk Ringuette picked up one.

Goalie Thomas Waters deflected 20 of the 22 shots fired his way for a .909 save percentage.

Note: Suspensions

Wednesday, June 20, 2007

Blades of Steel vs. Rockets on Wednesday, June 20

Goaltender and player of the game Jennifer Lynn Hanby finished with a potent .905 save percentage as she stopped 19 of the 21 pucks fired her way to lead the Blades of Steel to a 4-2 victory over the Rockets.

Graeme Kozin got the Blades of Steel on the score board first with his fourth goal in just two games. Blades of Steel Brad Roy rifled in a great short handed breakaway goal late in the initial period. Team mate Shawn Gallahger added another short hander and the eventual game winner for the Blades of Steel early in the middle frame. Later in the same period Trevor Reynolds launched a howitzer right at the top corner for his team's fourth goal of the game. Conrad Boychuk, Chris Hill, and Will Bernier each contributed an assist.

Steve Brandon was the player of the game for the Rockets for the third straight match as he scored his team's second goal of the night and was a threat throughout the three periods. Steven Havinga notched his team's first goal which was assisted by Scott Bouwman. Goalie Phil Bonk completed the game with some big stops such as his saves during an intense scramble around his crease in the middle period.

Wednesday, June 13, 2007

Rockets vs. Gladiators on Wednesday, June 13

Steve Brandon fueled the Rockets offence with a dominant eight goal and two assist performance as his team defeated the Gladiators.

Rockets all-star defenceman Kurt Bransma had an incredible eight point night while Scott Bouwman, Cody Feenstra, and Eric Havinga notched six, five, and four points respectively.

Scott Bergen had a four point match for the Rockets as well. Team mate Jason Upton and Steven Havinga both had big three point games. Jordan Pinkster contributed a pair of points while Mike Parton and Brian Havinga each collected one assist.

The Rockets all-star goalie Phil Bonk turned away 21 shots which included a great pad stack save in the middle period on a close range shot and another top flight double leg slide save in the final period on a clear cut breakaway chance. 

Adel Fares was the Gladiators player of the game as he fired in a goal and set up another. Fares also displayed his quick hand eye coordination as he made an amazing goal stopping defensive play when he stopped a shot, undoubtedly headed into the open net, with just his stick blade which was in the crease just inches from the goal line.

Gladiators Sam Fares and Zine Hussein notched multiple point games as well. Fares scored one goal and two assists while Hussein collected one of each. Both players now have five points in just their first two games. Hadi Fares also contributed an assist in the final period on Zine Hussein's goal.

Gladiators goaltender Lino Martino deflected 25 pucks through the three periods and made some memorable saves such as during the midway point of the first frame when he completely denied a point blank one timed shot.

Wednesday, June 6, 2007

Snipers vs. Rockets on Wednesday, June 6

Last season's CAHL MVP Trophy winner Steve Brandon set the pace early with a great back hand deke breakaway goal just 2:43 into the game. Steve Brandon added three more goals in the second frame and two more in the third for a fantastic total of six goals and one assist to lead his Rockets to victory against the Snipers.   

All-star Rockets Scott Bouwman and Kurt Bransma totaled an incredible six points apiece with Bouwman scoring a hat trick and three assists while Bransma notched a pair of goals and four assists.

The 2006-2007 CAHL Playoff MVP Trophy winner Eric Havinga, Tim Ryskamp, and all-star defenceman Jason Upton each had great three point nights. Jordan Pinkster and Cody Feenstra both had big matches for the Rockets as well with each player notching two points.

Rockets goalie Phil Bonk was strong between the pipes and made a tremendous glove grab during the middle period on a shot that was labeled for the top corner.

The Snipers player of the game Jamie Sexton led the way with an exciting penalty shot goal which displayed his speed and hands as he finished it off with an excellent backhand deke.

Jamie Sexton also set up a goal for a total of two points. Jeff Stevenson had a big two point effort as well with a goal and an assist.

Sniper Steven Farmer rifled in a laser like top corner shot in the second period while Alex Fraser, Conor Falk, and Ian Sexton also contributed goals with each player firing in one apiece. Justin Caskey and Chris Bierwagon each notched an assist for the Snipers.

Snipers goaltender Josh Wildey averaged 1.12 saves per minute as he turned away an incredible total of 47 shots which included a huge save on the ever dangerous 60 goal scorer Steve Brandon who went from coast to coast for the scoring chance and also on a point blank one timed shot which was set up from a perfect cross ice pass during the second period.