Big Ern
12-28-2008, 11:12 PM
The Swift Current Broncos continued their recent roll, dumping the visiting Regina Pats by a 7-1 score on Sunday night.
-the Pats never had a prayer in this one. You can use the "utter domination" cliche. The only goal for Regina was caused by a great bounce off a stanchion in the Broncos' end. It bounced directly in the slot to Tomas Hricina, who was able to capitalize.
-Cody Eakin is no doubt a huge part of this hockey club. He has not gone a game without scoring since his return from injury before the Christmas break, and added two goals and one assist tonight....including the first two tallies in the game.
-missing players is not an excuse. It's reality. The Pats looked like a first half Bronco squad tonight, missing key players Jordan Eberle and Colton Teubert courtesy the WJHC, and numerous other important cogs on their team.
-big night for Spencer McAvoy, who pitched in with three assists and played well defensively. He was a +3.
-Travis Yonkman made some key saves in goal. The Pats' broadcast implied that Yonkman has their number.
-Jan Dalecky loves to play the Regina Pats...and with good reason. He scored two goals, and had a whale of a game.
-a prime example of how hard the young players worked tonight was Jordan Peddle's goal, the last goal of the game. Peddle looked completely covered behind the net, and managed to somehow weasel his way out in front on the left side of Rowatt to deposit the puck over his arm. Shift after shift, the young guys came in waves. Taylor Vause had a great outing and so did Dillon Wagner.
-ironically, Swift Current's powerplay did not look that good in this game. Looking at the game sheet, 2 for 8 would indicate that it was exceptional. But in truth, the powerplay was never really able to set up that well. Both powerplay markers were sort of scored off the rush. I guess a PP goal is still a PP goal.
-credit the Broncos' coaching staff, who kept the team going hard coming out of intermissions. You have to think Regina believed in a comeback after their gigantic comeback last night in Brandon from a 3-0 deficit.
-Swift Current has now won six of it's last seven games.
-the Broncos shook off the turkey after 20 minutes in Medicine Hat last night, got going, and never stopped until they had a satisfying 2-0 weekend behind them.
Coming up next is a road game in PA this Tuesday. The team has been on the road a lot of late, and has really done well. There is reason to believe the guys can get a win there with more hard work and creep closer to that East division lead....
**Below are tonight's game highlights:**
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8IEBRDpyZDA
Unfortunately, the first three goals of the game, all Swift Current goals, are not featured in the video. Is this due to the fact that this CTV station is based in the Queen City?? Hmmmm.....
NOTES:
-TRADES??!! The deadline is getting dangerously close. With Jesse Dudas out of the fold now as far as playing for the Broncos is concerned, will we see a move coming right up? Something tells me that Dudas may be done in the WHL. I don't think Spencer McAvoy's job is in danger at all. He's doing a lot of great things and despite that would probably garner little interest on the trade market. I also cannot see Keegan Dansereau going anywhere at this point. And now with the 20-year-old situation as good as solved, the Broncos may well hang on to both their goaltenders. I guess we'll see what happens. It's coming right up....
-the inner satisfaction caused by a win in Medicine Hat is awesome. I just LOVE it when the Broncos win in that building like they did last night. Fortunately and thanks to MY96 FM's Kim Johnston who took care of the ticketing difficulties, I was in attendance for the great 5-3 win.
-I'm still undecided on driving to PA this Tuesday. I vowed I would never go there again, but it sure is tempting, given the fact that my holidays last until January 5. A passenger for the long and boring trip would seal the deal and make it a yes. Please private message me if interested.
Have a fantabulous week, and a HAPPY NEW YEAR!
-the Pats never had a prayer in this one. You can use the "utter domination" cliche. The only goal for Regina was caused by a great bounce off a stanchion in the Broncos' end. It bounced directly in the slot to Tomas Hricina, who was able to capitalize.
-Cody Eakin is no doubt a huge part of this hockey club. He has not gone a game without scoring since his return from injury before the Christmas break, and added two goals and one assist tonight....including the first two tallies in the game.
-missing players is not an excuse. It's reality. The Pats looked like a first half Bronco squad tonight, missing key players Jordan Eberle and Colton Teubert courtesy the WJHC, and numerous other important cogs on their team.
-big night for Spencer McAvoy, who pitched in with three assists and played well defensively. He was a +3.
-Travis Yonkman made some key saves in goal. The Pats' broadcast implied that Yonkman has their number.
-Jan Dalecky loves to play the Regina Pats...and with good reason. He scored two goals, and had a whale of a game.
-a prime example of how hard the young players worked tonight was Jordan Peddle's goal, the last goal of the game. Peddle looked completely covered behind the net, and managed to somehow weasel his way out in front on the left side of Rowatt to deposit the puck over his arm. Shift after shift, the young guys came in waves. Taylor Vause had a great outing and so did Dillon Wagner.
-ironically, Swift Current's powerplay did not look that good in this game. Looking at the game sheet, 2 for 8 would indicate that it was exceptional. But in truth, the powerplay was never really able to set up that well. Both powerplay markers were sort of scored off the rush. I guess a PP goal is still a PP goal.
-credit the Broncos' coaching staff, who kept the team going hard coming out of intermissions. You have to think Regina believed in a comeback after their gigantic comeback last night in Brandon from a 3-0 deficit.
-Swift Current has now won six of it's last seven games.
-the Broncos shook off the turkey after 20 minutes in Medicine Hat last night, got going, and never stopped until they had a satisfying 2-0 weekend behind them.
Coming up next is a road game in PA this Tuesday. The team has been on the road a lot of late, and has really done well. There is reason to believe the guys can get a win there with more hard work and creep closer to that East division lead....
**Below are tonight's game highlights:**
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8IEBRDpyZDA
Unfortunately, the first three goals of the game, all Swift Current goals, are not featured in the video. Is this due to the fact that this CTV station is based in the Queen City?? Hmmmm.....
NOTES:
-TRADES??!! The deadline is getting dangerously close. With Jesse Dudas out of the fold now as far as playing for the Broncos is concerned, will we see a move coming right up? Something tells me that Dudas may be done in the WHL. I don't think Spencer McAvoy's job is in danger at all. He's doing a lot of great things and despite that would probably garner little interest on the trade market. I also cannot see Keegan Dansereau going anywhere at this point. And now with the 20-year-old situation as good as solved, the Broncos may well hang on to both their goaltenders. I guess we'll see what happens. It's coming right up....
-the inner satisfaction caused by a win in Medicine Hat is awesome. I just LOVE it when the Broncos win in that building like they did last night. Fortunately and thanks to MY96 FM's Kim Johnston who took care of the ticketing difficulties, I was in attendance for the great 5-3 win.
-I'm still undecided on driving to PA this Tuesday. I vowed I would never go there again, but it sure is tempting, given the fact that my holidays last until January 5. A passenger for the long and boring trip would seal the deal and make it a yes. Please private message me if interested.
Have a fantabulous week, and a HAPPY NEW YEAR!