OT: 2014 MJHL/MMJHL Playoffs

[puck stoppa]

Sorry for the late reply but the Wild were playing out of the iceplex.
The Blues are a tough team that can play the physical game and Keane is playing very well right now as is former high school goalie Spriggs. This is a good series and should still go at least six games.

 

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Mar 28: MMJHL Night of the Sweeps

[League Site]

ST. BONIFACE RIELS 3
CHARLESWOOD HAWKS 2
(in overtime)
(St. Boniface wins semi-final 4-0)
:. [Summary]

Once again the play was fairly even but the Riels cashed in. The Riels took a 2-0 lead in the 1st, but the Hawks scored once in the 1st and once in the 2nd to level the scores. A scoreless 3rd led to OT. The overtime winner was on the power play.

RAIDERS JUNIOR H.C. 4
PEMBINA VALLEY TWISTERS 2
(Raiders win semi-final 4-0)
:. [Summary]

For the first time in the series the Raiders won by more than one goal. Their 4th goal of the night was scored with just 15 seconds left, so it was basically another one-goal loss for the Twisters.

This sets up a series for the Jack McKenzie Trophy between two teams who have not won it in ages. The Riels last won in 1986, the Raiders in 1980. The schedule is TBA.

 

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Mar 29: Dauphin Achieves Another Sweep

[Scores]

DAUPHIN KINGS 5
VIRDEN OIL CAPITALS 3
(Kings win Sherwood final 4-0)
:. [Summary]

This is Dauphin's 2nd consecutive sweep. It is also the 3rd final four sweep in Manitoba's two leagues. The Blues could make it 4-for-4 when they host Steinbach Sunday night.

The score kind of flatters Virden. It was 5-1 until Virden rallied with a couple of 3rd period goals.

NEXT GAMES

Sun Mar 30 Steinbach Pistons at Winnipeg Blues
Tue Apr 1 Winnipeg Blues at Steinbach Pistons (if req'd)
Thu Apr 3 Steinbach Pistons at Winnipeg Blues (if req'd)
Fri Apr 4 Winnipeg Blues at Steinbach Pistons (if req'd)

All games start at 7:30 p.m.

 

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Apr 1: Pistons advoid sweep, Blues still advance

[Scores]

STEINBACH PISTONS 2
WINNIPEG BLUES 1
(Blues lead Addison final 3-1)
:. [Summary]

WINNIPEG BLUES 3
STEINBACH PISTONS 2
(Blues win Addison final 4-1)
:. [Summary]

I had a lot of stuff due on April 1st, so my updates took a back seat. Steinbach managed to push at least one final four series beyond a sweep. However, after two hard fought games the Blues are off to the final. And, with Dauphin hosting the WCC, they have a berth assured in that as well.

Rallying from down 3-0 is a tough task. But after winning in Winnipeg, the Pistons were on the right track when they returned home. They held a 2-0 lead after two periods. But the Blues rallied.

Both games drew around 1,100 fans. So if you want to get a good seat for games at the Iceplex in the final, get there early.

NEXT GAMES

April 06 Dauphin Kings at Winnipeg Blues
April 08 Winnipeg Blues at Dauphin Kings
April 11 Dauphin Kings at Winnipeg Blues
April 13 Winnipeg Blues at Dauphin Kings
April 15 Dauphin Kings at Winnipeg Blues (if necessary)
April 18 Winnipeg Blues at Dauphin Kings (if necessary)
April 20 Dauphin Kings at Winnipeg Blues (if necessary)

All games start at 7:30 p.m.

 

[Hollywood3]

Apr 1: Riels win opener

[League Site]

RAIDERS JUNIOR H.C. 5
ST. BONIFACE RIELS 4
(St. Boniface leads final 1-0)
:. [Summary]

The Riels took a 3-0 but the Raiders chipped away to make it close. The last goal was scored by the Raiders with only 10 seconds left in the game. So the Riels had a pretty solid win. I expect a close, and hopefully long, series.

Game two is Friday at the Mosienko at 7:30. It should be the place to be! The scene shifts to Southdale CC on Sunday night.

NEXT GAMES

April 4 St. Boniface at Raiders
April 6 Raiders at St. Boniface
April 8 St. Boniface at Raiders
April 12 Raiders at St. Boniface
April 15 St. Boniface at Raiders
April 19 Raiders at St. Boniface

All games start at 7:30 p.m.

 

[Hollywood3]

Apr 4: Raiders level MMJHL final

[League Site]

ST. BONIFACE RIELS 1
RAIDERS JUNIOR H.C. 3
(Final tied 1-1)
:. [Summary]

The Riels had a 1-0 lead after one, but a 3-goal 2nd period put it away for the Raiders. This was typical of MMJHL play with loads of shots (42-35). The goaltenders were no doubt sharp.

Game 3 goes Sunday at the Southdale CC and game 4 Tuesday at the Billy Mosienko Arena. Both games are at 7:30 p.m. Too bad game 3 conflicts with Wrestlemania XXX (for me at least).

Story: http://www.mjhlhockey.ca/news/1362-kings-and-blues-face-off-for-mjhl-title.html

The MJHL has released a series logo and the link has a complete "tale of the tape". The series starts Sunday at 7:30 at the Iceplex.

 

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Apr 6: Blues open with decisive win

[Scores]

DAUPHIN KINGS 1
WINNIPEG BLUES 6
(Blues lead Turnbull Cup final 1-0)
:. [Summary]

The Blues can now be officially certified as a team on a roll. Dauphin took apart the opposition in the Sherwood division, all season and in the playoffs. In the 1st period, the Kings only scraped together a meagre 3 shots on goal and trailed 2-0. Another goal in the 2nd period made it 3-0 coming home. The Blues put it away with 3 goals on 7 shots in the 3rd period.

How will this affect the Kings? They were 8-0 in the playoffs.

Also remember that Dauphin radio has the games available on-line at [CKDM 730 AM].

NEXT GAMES

Tue April 08 Winnipeg Blues at Dauphin Kings
Fri April 11 Dauphin Kings at Winnipeg Blues

All games start at 7:30 p.m.

 

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Apr 6: Raiders take the lead in MMJHL

[League Site]

RAIDERS JUNIOR H.C. 3
ST. BONIFACE RIELS 1
(Raiders lead McKenzie Trophy final 2-1)
:. [Summary]

For the first time all year the Riels are behind. They started fast and held 1st place all season long and have been on top all playoffs as well. Now they trail the Raiders, although all games have been close. Particularly telling is the fact that the Riels were held to a meagre (by MMJHL standards) 24 shots on goal. Game 4 is a big one. The Billy Mosienko Arena should be packed.

NEXT GAMES

Tue April 8 St. Boniface at Raiders
Sat April 12 Raiders at St. Boniface

All games start at 7:30 p.m.

 

[Tom ServoMST3K]

Last night the Selkirk Fishermen took out the Arborg Ice Dawgs in the KJHL.

I got to cover the series for my local paper, and had a blast doing it.

 

[Hollywood3]

Apr 8: Blues continue to roll

[Scores]

WINNIPEG BLUES 4
DAUPHIN KINGS 3
(Blues lead Turnbull Cup final 2-0)
:. [Summary]

This nip and tuck battle was tight all the way through. Not even some home-cooked perogies could turn things around for Dauphin. The Blues finally scored with 5 minutes left to secure victory. Both shots and penalties were dead even. Kings fans appear to have checked out. The game drew less than 1,000 (749) which must be a disappointment for ownership.

NEXT GAMES

Fri April 11 Dauphin Kings at Winnipeg Blues
Sun April 13 Winnipeg Blues at Dauphin Kings

All games start at 7:30 p.m.

 

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Apr 8: Raiders close in on MMJHL title

[League Site]

ST. BONIFACE RIELS 1
RAIDERS JUNIOR H.C. 7
(Raiders lead McKenzie Trophy final 3-1)
:. [Summary]

I never saw this coming. The Raiders crushed the Riels in a way they haven't been crushed all year. The only positive note for the Riels is that they did outshoot the Raiders 49-41. Brenden Feibelkorn must have had a great game in net, making 48 saves for the Raiders.

Note that the series deviates from the Tue-Fri-Sun schedule with the next 2 games at Southdale going Saturday, if required. Next weekend is Easter so I believe all municipal rinks will be closed Friday and Sunday.

NEXT GAMES

Sat April 12 Raiders at St. Boniface
Tue April 15 St. Boniface at Raiders (if necessary)
Sat April 19 Raiders at St. Boniface (if necessary)
All games start at 7:30 p.m.

 

[Hollywood3]

Apr 11: Blues on the precipice

[Scores]

DAUPHIN KINGS 1
WINNIPEG BLUES 4
(Blues lead Turnbull Cup final 3-0)
:. [Summary] : [Story]

I was part of the overflow crowd of 1,216 at this game. The Blues jumped all over the Kings right off the bat. It took barely 9 minutes for the Blues to take a 3-0 lead. The Blues were skating, the Kings were watching. That recipe usually leads to powerplays, and that made it worse. The Blues scored on a breakaway pass, a nice passing play, and a scramble arising from sustained pressure.

The Kings did manage to collect themselves and the 2nd period was much different. However, while nursung a 3-0 lead the Blues were focused on not giving up odd-man rushes. This meant that the Kings were trying to score off goal-mouth scrambles and one-and-done shots on goal. Then with the whole Kings lineup looking at the man with the puck on their right wing, nobody picked up the forward sneaking in behind them on the left wing. A tape-to-tape pass was converted into a 4th goal, and that was well and truly it for the Perogy Boys.

The Kings did manage to break the shut-out with 35 seconds left.

NEXT GAMES

Sun April 13 Winnipeg Blues at Dauphin Kings
Tue April 15 Dauphin Kings at Winnipeg Blues (if necessary)

All games start at 7:30 p.m.

 

[puck stoppa]

The Raiders did it, Fiebelkorn was the difference. Lisowick is a nice player too. Im hoping Dauphin wins a game so I can catch game five of the MJ final on Tuesday.

 

[Channelcat]

[Scores]

DAUPHIN KINGS 1
WINNIPEG BLUES 4
(Blues lead Turnbull Cup final 3-0)
:. [Summary] : [Story]

I was part of the overflow crowd of 1,216 at this game. The Blues jumped all over the Kings right off the bat. It took barely 9 minutes for the Blues to take a 3-0 lead. The Blues were skating, the Kings were watching. That recipe usually leads to powerplays, and that made it worse. The Blues scored on a breakaway pass, a nice passing play, and a scramble arising from sustained pressure.

The Kings did manage to collect themselves and the 2nd period was much different. However, while nursung a 3-0 lead the Blues were focused on not giving up odd-man rushes. This meant that the Kings were trying to score off goal-mouth scrambles and one-and-done shots on goal. Then with the whole Kings lineup looking at the man with the puck on their right wing, nobody picked up the forward sneaking in behind them on the left wing. A tape-to-tape pass was converted into a 4th goal, and that was well and truly it for the Perogy Boys.

The Kings did manage to break the shut-out with 35 seconds left.

NEXT GAMES

Sun April 13 Winnipeg Blues at Dauphin Kings
Tue April 15 Dauphin Kings at Winnipeg Blues (if necessary)

All games start at 7:30 p.m.

Was a pretty awesome game....if you are a Blues fan. Great to see the huge fan support. Maybe TNSE should buy the Blues??. They must have made a killing in the lounge yesterday.

 

[Hollywood3]

Apr 12: Raiders win MMJHL

[League Site]

RAIDERS JUNIOR H.C. 2
ST. BONIFACE RIELS 1
(Raiders win McKenzie Trophy final 4-1)
:. [Summary]

After dropping game 1 the Raiders rallied to take 4 straight, only allowing 1 goal per game. This is the first title for Seven Oaks since 1979-80. That was the Jets' first season in the NHL. Many of the players on that Raider team could recall the Leafs winning a Stanley Cup. The Riels now have the longest drought, not having won the cup since 1986. (Although the Stonewall Jets have never won a MMJHL title since coming over from the MJBHL in 2002.)

 

[Hollywood3]

Apr 13: Dauphin staves off elimination

[Scores]

WINNIPEG BLUES 1
DAUPHIN KINGS 2
(Blues lead Turnbull Cup final 3-1)
:. [Summary] : [Story]

Down 1-0 and trailing the series 3-0, the Kings entered the 3rd period with their backs firmly against the wall. To their credit they rallied, scored twice, and shut down the Blues to claim the victory.

Since both teams are headed to the Western Canada Cup, we should look at that event. The provincial finals are going in all provinces:
BC: Coquitlam Express lead Vernon Vipers 2-0
Alberta: Spruce Grove Saints lead Drumheller Dragons 2-0
Sask: Yorkton Terriers lead Melville Millionaires 2-0

NEXT GAMES

Tue April 15 Dauphin Kings at Winnipeg Blues
Fri April 18 Winnipeg Blues at Dauphin Kings (if necessary)
Sun April 20 Dauphin Kings at Winnipeg Blues (if necessary)

All games start at 7:30 p.m.

 

[Hollywood3]

Apr 15: Blues win the Turnbull Trophy

[Scores]

DAUPHIN KINGS 1
WINNIPEG BLUES 5
(Blues win Turnbull Cup final 4-1)
:. [Summary] : [Story]

The Blues walked away with this one in decisive fashion. Leading 4-1 heading into the 3rd period, they held the Kings to a meagre 3 shots on goal in the 3rd. It is always a sign of dominance when the losing team still would have lost even if they scored on 100% of their 3rd period shots.

Good to see that once again an overflow crowd over 1,100 jammed the IcePlex.

Now it is on to the Western Canada Cup. This replaces the former Man-Sask Anavet Cup series and the BC-Alberta series. The 5-team event will result in the top 2 teams going to the RBC Cup. The Blues are Manitoba's rep and Dauphin sneaks in as the host.

The MJHL announced that Barry Trotz is now honourary co-chair of the event. [LINK]

Two of the other 3 "foreign" teams for the WCC have also been decided:

BC: The Coquitlam Express beat the Vernon Vipers 4-0. [LINK]

Alberta: The Spruce Grove Saints beat the Drumheller Dragons 4-0. [LINK]

Saskatchewan: The Yorkton Derrieres lead the Melville Millionaires 3-0. [LINK]

How odd would it be to see all 3 other provincial finals decided by sweeps?

Schedule:
Sat 26-Apr 2:00P SJHL Champion v Winnipeg Blues
Sat 26-Apr 7:00P Spruce Grove Saints v Dauphin Kings
Sun 27-Apr 2:00P Coquitlam Express v Spruce Grove Saints
Sun 27-Apr 7:00P Dauphin Kings v SJHL Champion
Mon 28-Apr 7:00P Winnipeg Blues v Coquitlam Express
Tue 29-Apr 2:00P SJHL Champion v Spruce Grove Saints
Tue 29-Apr 7:00P Winnipeg Blues v Dauphin Kings
Wed 30-Apr 7:00P Coquitlam Express v SJHL Champion
Thu 01-May 2:00P Spruce Grove Saints v Winnipeg Blues
Thu 01-May 7:00P Dauphin Kings v Coquitlam Express
Sat 03-May 2:00P 4th Place v 3rd Place
Sat 03-May 7:00P 2nd Place v 1st Place
Sun 04-May 4:00P Loser 1/2 v Winner 3/4

 

[Hollywood3]

The WCC Is Here!

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When I left off the Saskatchewanites had yet to declare a winner. Well, the Yorkton Derrieres took the final in 4 straight. [LINK]

The tournament preview is also up at the MJHL site. [LINK]

Dauphin Kings
Regular season: 40-17-3
OCN Blizzard: won 4-0
Virden Oil Capitals: won 4-0
Winnipeg Blues: lost 1-4

Winnipeg Blues
Regular season: 31-23-6
Winkler Flyers: won 2-0
Selkirk Steelers: won 4-1
Steinbach Pistons: won 4-1
Dauphin Kings: won 4-1

Yorkton Terriers
Regular season: 37-12-2-5
Notre Dame Hounds: won 4-1
Humboldt Broncos: won 4-1
Melville Millionaires: won 4-0

Spruce Grove Saints
Regular season: 47-10-3
Sherwood Park Raiders: won 4-3
Fort McMurray Oil Barons: won 4-3
Drumheller Dragons: won 4-0

Coquitlam Express
Regular season: 27-26-2-3
Prince George Spruce Kings: won 4-2
Langley Rivermen: won 4-2
Round-robin: 2-1
Vernon Vipers: won 4-0

Schedule:
Sat 26-Apr 2:00P Yorkton Terriers v Winnipeg Blues
Sat 26-Apr 7:00P Spruce Grove Saints v Dauphin Kings
Sun 27-Apr 2:00P Coquitlam Express v Spruce Grove Saints
Sun 27-Apr 7:00P Dauphin Kings v Yorkton Terriers
Mon 28-Apr 7:00P Winnipeg Blues v Coquitlam Express
Tue 29-Apr 2:00P Yorkton Terriers v Spruce Grove Saints
Tue 29-Apr 7:00P Winnipeg Blues v Dauphin Kings
Wed 30-Apr 7:00P Coquitlam Express v Yorkton Terriers
Thu 01-May 2:00P Spruce Grove Saints v Winnipeg Blues
Thu 01-May 7:00P Dauphin Kings v Coquitlam Express
Sat 03-May 2:00P 4th Place v 3rd Place
Sat 03-May 7:00P 2nd Place v 1st Place
Sun 04-May 4:00P Loser 1/2 v Winner 3/4

 

[Hollywood3]

Apr 26: Blues open with win

[Scores]

YORKTON TERRIERS 1
WINNIPEG BLUES 3

:. [Summary] : [Story]

The opening game in the WCC followed an opening ceremony complete with flags from each of the four western provinces. The Blues may have entered the tournament as outsiders, but instead they followed their formula for success to a "T". They built a 3-0 1st period lead over the Derrieres and from there on in they could simply coast to another victory.

Stillwell, Bittner, and Tait scored in the 1st and then they turned it over to netminder Byron Spriggs. He stopped 25 of 26 shots. The way he has played, the Blues are not likely to lose any game where they surrender just 26 shots.

Tonight Dauphin faces Spruce Grove. The Blues' next game is Monday night against Coquitlam.

Preview links:
:. [Winnipeg Sun]
:. [Winnipeg Free Press]
:. [Yorkton News]
:. [Saskatoon Star Phoenix]
:. [JuniorHockey.com]

 

[bigplay41*]

I'll be interested to see how the Blues do against the power house AJHL and MJHL teams

 

[Hollywood3]

Apr 26: Kings make it a Manitoba sweep

[Scores] : [MJHL Site]

SPRUCE GROVE SAINTS 2
DAUPHIN KINGS 4

:. [Summary] : [Story - to be posted]

Well, how about this? After being slapped silly by the Blues in the MJHL final the Perogy Boys rallied to register a solid win over the reps from Saudi Alberta. And Spruce Grove is not just here to make up the numbers. They had the best regular season record of the 5 squads in this tournament.

The teams were 1-1 after the 1st. In the 2nd, the Saints outshot the Kings 14-7 but the Kings outscored them 2-1. The Saints were not only unable to rally in the 3rd, they were outshot 13-9 and the Kings registered the only goal.

After the Steinbach Pistons went 0-4 in the inaugural WCC, it is looking much better for Manitoba this time around.

The Groovey Ones have a short turn-around. They face the Coquitlam Express from British California at 2:00. The Kings then face the Yorkton Derrieres at 7:00. I am contemplating a Sunday drive for the afternoon affair.

 

[Hollywood3]

Apr 27: Day 2 wrap-up

[Scores] : [MJHL Site]

COQUITLAM EXPRESS 3
SPRUCE GROVE SAINTS 1

:. [Summary]

I made a trip to Dauphin to catch this matinee. Spruce Grove deserved to be leading after two periods, but instead were locked in a 1-1 tie. Then Coquitlam took over in the 3rd period and scored the only 2 goals. The short rest likely caught up with the Groovey Ones.

DAUPHIN KINGS 6
YORKTON TERRIERS 8

:. [Summary] : [Daily Recap] : [MJHL Story]

The Kings trailed throughout the night but were still in with a chance until an empty netter clinched it for the Derrieres. The Kings were outshot 41-26 on the night. The result left both teams at 1-1.

 

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Apr 28: Blues edged in 1st place showdown

[Scores] : [MJHL Site]

WINNIPEG BLUES 1
COQUITLAM EXPRESS 2

:. [Summary] : [Daily Recap] : [MJHL Story]

The WCC reached its mid-point. Coquitlam won to go 2-0, and the Blues fell to 1-1 and a 3-way tie for 2nd place.

Coquitlam scored twice in the 1st period and the Blues were unable to chip away. Each team had 33 shots in total.

 

[Hollywood3]

Apr 29: Two overtime games

[Scores] : [MJHL Site]

YORKTON TERRIERS 2
SPRUCE GROVE SAINTS 3
(in overtime)

:. [Summary]

The Groovey Ones got their first win, and they needed it. A loss could have eliminated them. Instead, both sides stand at 1-2 in a tournament that has no points for OTLs. The shots were 41-37 for the Groove. Those high shot counts cannot be pleasing for the Derrieres.

WINNIPEG BLUES 3
DAUPHIN KINGS 4
(in overtime)

:. [Summary]
:. To be uploaded: [Daily Recap] : [MJHL Story]

The Kings gained a measure of revenge in this one and in the process moved into 2nd place with a 2-1 record. The Blues are in a 3-way tie for 3rd place at 1-2.

Although holding an edge in play, the Blues fell behind 3-1 after two periods. They rallied to tie the game in the 3rd period. However, it took Dauphin only 42 seconds of overtime to win the game.

Wednesday's only game is Coquitlam against Yorkton. A loss would eliminate Yorkton. Coquitlam leads at 2-0, Dauphin is 2-1, and the rest are 1-2.

 

[Hollywood3]

Apr 30: Big win for Yorkton

[Scores] : [MJHL Site]

COQUITLAM EXPRESS 1
YORKTON TERRIERS 4

:. [Summary] : [Daily Recap]

The Derrieres needed a win in this one. A loss would have eliminated them. This was the most one-sided game in the tournament so far. Yorkton outshot Coquitlam 43-25. Coquitlam's top scorer Ryan Rosenthal missed the game due to injury. This tournament has really evolved into a toss-up.

The round-robin wraps up on Thursday. At 2:00 the Blues face Spruce Grove. Both sides are 1-2, so the loser of that game is out. Dauphin plays Coquitlam at 7:00. Both sides are 2-1 so the winner of that game gets 1st place.

Yorkton finishes the round-robin at 2-2 and will be part of a 3-way tie for 2nd place. They beat both Dauphin and Coquitlam, and lost to Winnipeg and Spruce Grove. I believe that all 3-way ties would be between teams who are 1-1 against one another. In that case, instead of applying a normal plus/minus they use a ratio:

ii. If two (2) or more teams are still tied after (b)(i), then in the games involving the tied teams, add each team’s goals for and goals against, divide this sum by the teams goals for. The team with the lowest quotient gains the higher position in the standings. If there are still teams tied, they go to the next step of the tie break procedures.

So if the Blues win, they would finish 2nd because:

- if Dauphin loses, the ratios would be:
Blues: 3-1, 3-4, ratio 1.83
Yorkton: 1-3, 8-6, ratio 2.0
Dauphin: 6-8, 4-3, ratio 2.1

- if Dauphin wins, the ratios would be:
Blues: 3-1, 1-2, ratio 1.75
Yorkton: 1-3, 4-1, ratio 1.8
Coquitlam: 2-1, 1-4, ratio 2.67