Monday, May 2, 2011

Royal Bank Cup: Game Preview: Vernon @ Portage:

Today is the third day of the 2011 Royal Bank Cup. The Fred Page Cup & Doyle Cup Champion Vernon Vipers are making their ninth appearance in the RBC Cup trying to become the first team in history to win three straight National Championships. The Vipers are also going for a record seventh RBC Cup. The Vipers are coming off a seven game series victory over the AJHL Spruce Grove Saints. The MJHL Portage Terriers are making their third appearance in the Royal Bank Cup and trying to win just their second National Championship. The Terriers are coming off a 4-0 victory in game seven over La Ronge to win the Anavet Cup. You can listen to today's game live on 107.5 Kiss FM with Todd Miller and Don Klepp starting with the pre game show at 2:15 PM (BC Time)

Previous Game:

Vernon:  Saturday, April 30th Vernon defeated Camrose 4-2
Portage:   Sunday, May 1st Portage defeated Pembroke 5-2

Next Game:

Vernon: Wednesday, May 4th Wellington @ Vernon
Portage: Tuesday, May 3rd Portage @ Camrose

RBC Cup Standings: Wins Losses GF GA

1. Portage Terriers 1 0 5 2
2. Vernon Vipers 1 0 4 2
3. Camrose Kodiaks 1 1 5 6
4. Wellington Dukes 0 1 2 3
5. Pembroke Lumber Kings 0 1 2 5


Let's take a look at the Vernon Vipers: (Regular Season)

Games Played: 60
Wins: 36
Losses: 11
Ties: 4
Overtime Losses: 9
Home Record: 18-5-2-5
Road Record: 18-6-2-4
Streak: Finished the regular season on a three game winning streak
Last Ten Games: 8-1-0-1
Goals For: 197
Goals Against: 141
Standings: 1st Place (Interior Conference)

Vernon Vipers website:

http://www.vipers.bc.ca/

Vernon Vipers Regular Season Stats:

-Vernon was ranked #9 in all of Canada in the CJHL regular season standings

-The Vipers powerplay was ranked 12th during the regular season

-Vernon’s penalty kill was ranked 5th during the regular season

-Blake Voth was the leagues 3rd best goaltender during the regular season posting a 25-11-3 record, with 4 shutouts and a 2.12 GAA

-Vernon had the leagues second best home record behind Powell River going 18-5-2-5 at the Wesbild Centre

-The Vipers were the BCHL’s second best road team behind the Powell River Kings, going 18-6-2-4 away from home

-The Vipers only gave up 141 goals against during the regular season, wich was also second best behind Powell River who only gave up 115 goals

-Vernon is 22-3-3-8 when scoring the games first goal

-The Vipers are 14-8-1-1 when giving up the first goal of the game

The Vernon Lakers changed their name to the Vernon Vipers to start the 1995-96 season. Here’s a look at the Vipers all-time regular season record

Games Played: 960
Wins: 619
Losses: 245
Ties: 15
Overtime Losses: 84

For more stats & former Vernon Junior Hockey Team rosters & lineups please visit Paul’s Vernon Junior Hockey History website,

http://members.shaw.ca/vernonfranchise/index.html

Returning Players:

Bryce Kakoske (90)
David Robinson (90)
Blake Voth (91)
Steve Weinstein (90)
Adam Thompson (90)
Dylan Walchuk (92)
Patrick McGillis (91)

Departing & traded players from last years team:

Connor Jones (90)
Mike Collins (90)
Braden Pimm (89)
Cory Kane (90)
Jonathan Milhouse (89)
Kellen Jones (90)
Rob Short (89)
Cole Ikkala (90)
Dan Nycholat (89)
Kevin Kraus (89)
Curtis Gedig (91)
Garrett Noonan (91)
Sahir Gill (92)
Darrin Robak (91)
Graeme Gordon (89)


Here's a look at the Vernon Vipers regular season roster-stats:

Vernon:

Dylan Walchuk (24-32-56)
David Robinson (32-18-50)
Bryce Kakoske (17-33-50)
Kyle Murphy (18-25-43)
John Knisley (10-25-35)
Malcolm Lyles (8-22-30)
Michael Zalewski (12-17-29)
Adam Thompson (7-22-29)
Marcus Basara (12-16-28)
Darren Nowick (9-18-27)
Patrick McGillis (13-12-25)
Aaron Hadley (9-15-24)
Steven Weinstein (5-19-24)
Brett Corkey (1-23-24)
Trevor Fitzgerald (7-11-18)
Max Mowat (2-13-15)
Ryan Renz (4-10-14)
Colton Sparrow (1-6-7)
Dane Muench (1-5-6)
Zach McPhee (3-1-4)
Philip Patenaude (0-1-1)

Kirby Halcrow With Quesnel (5-18-1 Record, 3.56 GAA)
With Vernon (10-4-1 Record, 1 Shutout, 2.19 GAA)
Blake Voth (25-11-3 Record, 4 Shutouts, 2.12 GAA)

Let's take a look at the Vernon Vipers: (BCHL Playoffs-Doyle Cup)

Games Played: 23
Wins: 16
Losses: 7
Home Record: 6-5
Road Record: 10-2
Streak: Finished playoffs on a one game winning streak
Last Ten Games: 8-2
Goals For: 70
Goals Against: 59

1st Round: Bye
Interior Conference Semi-Finals: Defeated Westside in six games
Interior Conference Finals: Defeated Salmon Arm in six games
Fred Page Cup-BCHL Finals: Defeated Powell River in four games
Doyle Cup: Defeated Spruce Grove in seven games

Vernon Vipers Playoff Stats:

-Vernon has the 12th best powerplay in the BCHL playoffs

-The Vipers have the 6th best penalty kill during the BCHL post season

-Kirby Halcrow (12-6 Record) is ranked 4th amongst BCHL playoff goaltenders

-Dylan Walchuk (10-5-15) & Patrick McGillis (6-9-15) are both in the BCHL playoffs top twenty scoring leaders

-Vernon is 2-6 in these playoffs when giving up the games first goal

-The Vipers are 13-1 in these playoffs when scoring first

Here's a look at the Vernon Vipers playoff-Doyle Cup roster-stats:

Vernon Vipers:

Dylan Walchuk (14-7-21)
Patrick McGillis (6-10-16)
David Robinson (8-7-15)
Marcus Basara (5-9-14)
Bryce Kakoske (5-7-12)
Michael Zalewski (5-6-11)
Darren Nowick (3-7-10)
Malcolm Lyles (5-5-10)
Adam Thompson (3-6-9)
Trevor Fitzgerald (4-4-8)
John Knisley (3-3-6)
Aaron Hadley (2-4-6)
Steven Weinstein (0-6-6)
Brett Corkey (0-6-6)
Colton Sparrow (2-3-5)
Kyle Murphy (2-3-5)
Dane Muench (3-2-5)
Ryan Renz (0-3-3)
Max Mowat (0-2-2)
Zach McPhee (0-1-1)
Philip Patenaude (0-0-0)

Kirby Halcrow (15-6 Record, 1 Shutout)
Blake Voth (1-1, 3.74 GAA Record)


Let's take a look at the Vernon Vipers: (Royal Bank Cup)

Games Played: 1
Wins: 1
Losses: 0
Streak: One game winning streak
Goals For: 4
Goals Against: 2

Here's a look at the Vernon Vipers Royal Bank Cup roster-stats:

Darren Nowick (1-2-3)
John Knisley (1-1-2)
Michael Zalewski (1-1-2)
Brett Corkey (1-0-1)
Adam Thompson (0-1-1)
Bryce Kakoske (0-1-1)
David Robinson (0-1-1)
Steven Weinstein (0-1-1)
Aaron Hadley (0-0-0)
Colton Sparrow (0-0-0)
Dane Muench (0-0-0)
Dylan Walchuk (0-0-0)
Kyle Murphy (0-0-0)
Malcolm Lyles (0-0-0)
Marcus Basara (0-0-0)
Philip Patenaude (0-0-0)
Ryan Renz (0-0-0)
Trevor Fitzgerald (0-0-0)

Kirby Halcrow (1-0 Record)
Blake Voth (0-0 Record)

PLAYERS TO WATCH

MALCOLM LYLES

offensive-minded defenceman … doesn’t give up anything defensively … great instincts with the puck … makes quick decisions … good gap control … strong skater … heavy point shot … good passer

DAVID ROBINSON

plays a physical style … finishes his checks … wins loose puck battles along boards and in front … hard, accurate shot … powerful skating stride … protects the puck well … gets into scoring positions

DYLAN WALCHUK

highly skilled … good offensive instincts … smooth puck handler … true competitor … versatile … extremely quick feet … excellent work ethic … dangerous on the PP … fights through checks

NCAA COMMITMENTS

John Knisley – Cornell University (2011-12)
Malcolm Lyles – University of Massachusetts Lowell (2011-12)
Ryan Renz – Northeastern University (2011-12)
Adam Thompson – Yale University (2011-12)
Dylan Walchuk – Northern Michigan University (2011-12)
Steven Weinstein – Bentley University (2011-12)
Michael Zalewski – Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (2012-13)

Let's take a look at the Vernon Vipers: (All-Time Record-Stats At The Royal Bank Cup)

Games Played: 45
Wins: 31
Losses: 14
Goals For: 211
Goals Against: 159

Vernon Vipers-Lakers (Royal Bank Cup Records)

Most National Championships: Vernon Vipers-Lakers-6

Most Royal Bank Cup Appearances: Vernon Vipers-Lakers-9

Most wins at the Royal Bank Cup: Vernon Vipers-Lakers-31

Most goals scored at the Royal Bank Cup: Vernon Vipers-Lakers-211

Most Goals combined between two teams in one game: Vernon Lakers defeated Nipawin Hawks 11-5 (1990) * Record tied one other team

Last National Championship Appearance: 2010 – national champions

Total National Championship Appearances: 8 (1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1996, 1999, 2009, 2010)

Total National Championships: 6 (1990, 1991, 1996, 1999, 2009, 2010)


Let's take a look at the MJHL Portage Terriers: (Regular Season)

Games Played: 60
Wins: 40
Losses: 15
Overtime Losses: 7
Home Record: (Not Available)
Road Record: (Not Available)
Streak: (Not Available)
Last Ten Games: (Not Available)
Goals For: 227
Goals Against: 164
Standings: 1st Place (MJHL Division)

Portage Terriers website:

http://www.portageterriers.com/_mgxroot/page_10764.html

Portage Terriers Regular Season Stats:

-The Terriers powerplay was ranked 3rd during the regular season

-Portage's penalty kill was ranked 6th during the regular season

-Camrose is 24-7-0-3 when scoring the games first goal

-The Kodiaks are 7-16-0-3 when giving up the first goal of the game

Returning Players:

(Not Available)

Departing & traded players from last years team:

(Not Available)

Here's a look at the Portage Terriers regular season roster-stats:

Portage Terriers:

Tyler Moore (25-35-60)
Brent Wold (22-46-68)
Shaquille Merasty (22-22-44)
Brendan Harms (28-35-63)
Kajon McKay (5-24-29)
Mike Gemmell (14-14-28)
Tanner Harms (22-29-51)
Andrew Wiebe (16-15-31)
Cody Kostecki (5-13-18)
Stephane Pattyn (21-41-62)
Kyle Turgeon (8-13-21)
Tanner Waldvogel (18-24-42)
Josh Dufresne (4-19-23)
Yvan Pattyn (6-12-18)
Riley Hay (1-1-2)
Kenton Valliant (0-7-7)
Brett Adnum (2-10-12)
Adam Robson (2-9-11)
Cody Nelson (0-0-0)
Tyler Harland (3-4-7)
Cameron Canart (0-0-0)
Eric Coulombe (2-7-9)
Nicco Digiovannantonio (0-0-0)
Brandon Lauder (1-0-1)
Austin Lewis (3-6-9)
Conner Lockhart (0-0-0)
Benji Micflikier (0-0-0)
Cory More (7-14-21)
Colin Mospanchuk (1-0-1)
Paul Zysko (0-2-2)

Kirk Coswell (16-12 Record, 2 Shutouts, 2.75 GAA)
Jason Kasdorf (24-10 Record, 2 Shutouts, 2.53 GAA)


Let's take a look at the Portage Terriers: (Playoffs)

Games Played: 24
Wins: 16
Losses: 8
Home Record: (Not Available)
Road Record: (Not Available)
Streak: (Not Available)
Last Ten Games: (Not Available)
Goals For: 85
Goals Against: 56

1st Round: Portage defeated Swan Valley in six games
MJHL Semi-Finals: Portage defeated Dauphin in six games
MJHL Division Final: Portage defeated Selkirk in five games
Anavet Cup: Portage defeated La Ronge in seven games

Portage Terriers Playoff Stats:

-Portage has the 2nd best powerplay in the MJHL playoffs

-The Terriers have the 2nd best penalty kill during the MJHL post season

Here's a look at the Portage Terriers playoff roster-stats:

Portage Terriers:

Tyler Moore (9-11-20)
Brent Wold (9-7-16)
Shaquille Merasty (7-6-13)
Brendan Harms (4-9-13)
Kajon McKay (3-10-13)
Mike Gemmell (4-7-11)
Tanner Harms (6-4-10)
Andrew Wiebe (5-5-10)
Cody Kostecki (3-7-10)
Stephane Pattyn (3-6-9)
Kyle Turgeon (3-5-8)
Tanner Waldvogel (3-4-7)
Josh Dufresne (0-5-5)
Yvan Pattyn (1-3-4)
Riley Hay (1-1-2)
Kenton Valliant (0-2-2)
Brett Adnum (0-1-1)
Adam Robson (0-1-1)
Cody Nelson (0-1-1)
Tyler Harland (0-0-0)

Kirk Coswell (5-2 Record, 1 Shutout, 1.78 GAA)
Jason Kasdorf (7-3 Record, 1 Shutout, 2.16 GAA)


Let's take a look at the Portage Terriers: (Royal Bank Cup)

Games Played: 1
Wins: 1
Losses: 0
Streak: One game winning streak
Goals For: 5
Goals Against: 2

Here's a look at the Portage Terriers Royal Bank Cup roster-stats:

Brent Wold (1-1-2)
Tanner Waldvogel (1-1-2)
Shaquille Merasty (1-0-1)
Brendan Harms (1-0-1)
Kajon McKay (1-0-1)
Cody Kostecki (1-0-1)
Stephane Pattyn (0-1-1)
Kyle Turgeon (0-1-1)
Josh Dufresne (0-1-1)
Cory Moore (0-1-1)
Tyler Moore (0-0-0)
Mike Gemmell (0-0-0)
Tanner Harms (0-0-0)
Andrew Wiebe (0-0-0)
Yvan Pattyn (0-0-0)
Riley Hay (0-0-0)
Kenton Valliant (0-0-0)
Brett Adnum (0-0-0)
Adam Robson (0-0-0)
Cody Nelson (0-0-0)
Tyler Harland (0-0-0)

Kirk Coswell (0-0 Record)
Jason Kasdorf (1-0 Record)

PLAYERS TO WATCH

JASON KASDORF

good size … fills the net … communicates well with defencemen … demonstrates good focus … challenges shooters well … moves well laterally … very quick from post to post … good glove

TYLER MOORE

provides leadership … smart and effective two-way forward … very good skater .. good acceleration … above average shot … can play multiple roles, depending on situation … good offensive skills

BRENT WOLD

smooth on his skates … mobile … very good poise with the puck … smart and talented passer … good hockey sense … very good skater … reads the play well … very competitive … leaves it on the ice

NCAA COMMITMENTS

Jason Kasdorf – Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (2011-12)

Let's take a look at the Portage Terriers: (All-Time Record-Stats At The Royal Bank Cup)

Games Played: 10
Wins: 6
Losses: 4
Goals For: 38
Goals Against: 36

Last National Championship Appearance: 2005

Total National Championship Appearances: 2 (1973, 2005)

Total National Championships: 1 (1973)