Game Preview: Spruce Grove (15-7) @ Vernon (15-10)The Fred Page Cup Champion Vernon Vipers & Enerflex Cup Champion Spruce Grove Saints meet in Game 7 of the Doyle Cup tonight in Vernon. Vernon has third and final shot at winning the Doyle Cup after Spruce Grove stayed alive with a huge 3-2 victory Saturday night in Game 6. You can listen to tonights game live with Todd Miller on 107.5 Kiss FM starting at 6:45pm
Last Game Played: Game 6: Saturday, April 24 Spruce Grove defeated Vernon 3-2
Lets take a look at both teams,
Vernon Vipers: (15-10)
2010 Vernon Vipers Playoff Schedule & Results:
1st Round: First Round Bye
2nd Round: Defeated Quesnel in six games
Interior Conference Finals: Defeated Penticton in six games
Fred Page Cup (BCHL Finals): Defeated Powell River in seven games
Home Playoff Record: 8-5
Road Playoff Record: 7-5
Vernon is 4-28 on the powerplay vs Spruce Grove.
The Vipers with a third chance at winning back to back Doyle Cups have one last shot tonight in Game 7. Vernon was up 3-1 in the series and has allowed Spruce Grove to force a Game 7. Win or lose tonight will be the Vipers final home game of the season. One game, winner takes all and advances to the Royal Bank Cup. In the final two games Vernon has run into a hot goaltender (Vince Marozzi) as well as struggled on the powerplay, havnt had any bounces or puck luck and have been shutdown offensively by the Saints. Vernon who has had troubles scoring in their last two games will have to try and find a way tonight to beat Vince Marozzi. You can expect a large crowd will be on hand tonight for the Vipers final home game of the season.
-Tonight will be the final & last home game of the season for the Vernon Vipers. A win and the Vipers head to Manitoba for the Royal Bank Cup. So this will be your last chance to see several veteran Vipers that will be moving on next season. Let’s take a look at the Vipers that wont be returning next season and how long they have played in a Vipers jersey.
Connor Jones (2006-2010)
Kellen Jones (2006-2010)
Braden Pimm (2007-2010)
Cory Kane (2008-2010)
Jonathan Milhouse (2009-2010)
Rob Short (2006-2010)
Dan Nycholat (2009-2010)
Kevin Kraus (2007-2010)
Curtis Gedig (2009-2010)
Sahir Gill (2008-2010)
Mike Collins (2008-2010)
Cole Ikkala (2008-2010)
Graeme Gordon (2008-2010) Played in the BCHL from (2006-2010)
-The Vipers need to get lots of traffic and pucks towards the net. Vernon needs to try and get Marozzi moving side to side, get lots of bodies in front of him and somehow find a way to get pucks past the Saints goaltender.
-Vernon’s powerplay is shooting them in the foot. The Vipers have struggled all series with the man advantage and need to capitalize on these chances.
-The Vipers cant be outshooting Spruce Grove by half or more shots each and every game and come out on the losing end, the Vipers need to bury their chances and score on their opportunities.
-Mark Ferner is going to have to try something new, as the Saints seemed to have figured the Vipers out offensively. Spruce Grove has really done a great job the last two games at finally tying the Vipers up down low, not giving them any time or space and shutting down the Jones-Gill line. Vernon needs to somehow fight their way through this. The Saints seemed to have picked off some of the Vipers scoring plays as they break into the offensive zone.
-The Vipers need to be solid defensively, Vernon has struggled breaking out of their own end all series, with several turnovers or poor passes wich have resulted in the puck ending up on the sticks of a Spruce Grove player.
-The Vipers need a huge game from goaltender Graeme Gordon. I don’t think you can blame Gordon for any of the goals in the last two games, but the Vipers need a big save if down a goal.
-If there was any game when the team needed someone other then the Jones Twins to step up, tonight would be the game. The Vipers have had several players step it up this series and help contribute on the scoresheet, but tonight it’s going to take everyone as a team to win this battle.
-Vernon has 13 players from last years Royal Bank Cup Championship team, this is where leadership and experience comes into play. These 13 kids are the ones that need to lead the way and get the job done.
-The Vipers need to be a little more physical, try and get in guy’s faces, get under guys skin. Play with an edge.
Vernon Vipers Regular Season Scoring:
Connor Jones (36-45-81)
Mike Collins (30-46-76)
Braden Pimm (25-43-68)
Cory Kane (22-33-55)
Jonathan Milhouse (19-34-53)
Kellen Jones (12-41-53)
Rob Short (22-28-50)
Dylan Walchuk (19-28-47)
Cole Ikkala (22-23-45)
Dan Nycholat (7-38-45)
Bryce Kakoske (13-28-41)
Kevin Kraus (5-22-27)
David Robinson (15-10-25)
Adam Thompson (5-20-25)
Steven Weinstein (4-18-22)
Curtis Gedig (11-10-21)
Patrick McGillis (7-14-21)
Garrett Noonan (2-16-18)
Sahir Gill (3-9-12)
Darrin Robak (2-5-7)
Blake Voth (21-2 Record, 3 Shutouts- 1.79 GAA)
Graeme Gordon (30-7 Record, 1 Shutout- 2.06 GAA)
Vernon Vipers Playoff Scoring:
Connor Jones (9-11-20)
Kellen Jones (5-14-19)
Sahir Gill (6-9-15)
Jonathan Milhouse (6-7-13)
Rob Short (6-6-12)
Dan Nycholat (3-7-10)
Cory Kane (2-8-10)
David Robinson (3-7-10)
Cole Ikkala (6-3-9)
Mike Collins (2-6-8)
Braden Pimm (3-5-8)
Adam Thompson (2-5-7)
Kevin Kraus (1-5-6)
Garrett Noonan (3-3-6)
Bryce Kakoske (3-3-6)
Curtis Gedig (1-5-6)
Steven Weinstein (0-5-5)
Dylan Walchuk (1-4-5)
Patrick McGillis (0-0-0)
Darrin Robak (0-0-0)
Blake Voth (1-1 Record, 3.08 GAA)
Graeme Gordon (11-6 Record, 4 Shutouts, 1.90 GAA)
Vernon Vipers Doyle Cup Scoring:
Connor Jones (4-3-7)
Kellen Jones (2-5-7)
Braden Pimm (1-4-5)
Mike Collins (3-2-5)
Sahir Gill (1-3-4)
Steve Weinstein (0-4-4)
Cory Kane (2-1-3)
Cole Ikkala (1-1-2)
Kevin Kraus (1-1-2)
Curtis Gedig (0-2-2)
David Robinson (2-0-2)
Dan Nycholat (0-2-2)
Adam Thompson (1-1-2)
Dylan Walchuk (1-0-1)
Patrick McGillis (0-1-1)
Rob Short (0-1-1)
Jonathan Milhouse (1-0-1)
Graeme Gordon (3-3 Record, 2.95 GAA)
Spruce Grove Saints: (15-7)
2010 Spruce Grove Saints Playoff Schedule & Results:
1st Round: First Round Bye
2nd Round: Defeated Bonnyville in four games
3rd Round: Defeated Camrose in five games
Enerflex Cup: (AJHL Finals): Defeated Fort McMurray in seven games
Home Playoff Record: 8-4
Road Playoff Record: 7-3
Spruce Grove is 5-15 on the powerplay vs Vernon.
What can you say about the Spruce Grove Saints? The Saints were outplayed and outchanced in most of the first three games in Alberta. Heading to BC the Saints lost Game 4 and were down 3-1 in the series with the remainder of the series not looking very bright. Well here we are two games later heading to a Game 7 as the Saints have climbed a huge hill winning back to back games in Vernon to force Game 7. Spruce Grove just like Powell River took them the first few games to find out how to slow down and stop the Vipers. Well its been working, can they do it again? The Saints have really shutdown the Vipers top line as well as much of Vernon’s scoring in the last two games. The Saints who don’t get very many scoring chances, take advantage and score on their opportunities when needed. The Saints seem to score timely goals and make a big play at certain times in a hockey game. Vince Marozzi has also done his job very well in robbing the Vipers over the last two games, coming up with some big saves. Give this team full credit, they don’t quit and battle hard till the end. As of now Spruce Grove has all the momentum and confidence going into Game 7, can they pull off the massive comeback with a win tonight?
-You can bet the Saints wont be changing the game plan, and stick with the same plan that got them wins in Games 5 & 6.
-Spruce Grove needs to keep up the forecheck and play a very tight defensive game against Vernon. Try and slow down or stop the Vipers offence.
-Vince Marozzi will be called apon once again to come up with the big saves when needed.
-Spruce Grove need’s to score first and try and take the crowd out of tonights game, you can expect a large crowd (if not a sellout)
-If the Saints can score first or go up by a goal or two, you can bet they will just slow things right down, clog up the offensive zone and not give Vernon any time or space.
-The Saints need to capitalize on their scoring chances and take advantage of any Vernon turnovers.
-Spruce Grove is going to have to battle hard tonight and try and win the races and loose puck battles.
-Spruce Grove does a good job at getting guys to the net and going for the rebounds, the Saints need to keep this up.
Spruce Grove Saints Regular Season Scoring:
Joshua Lazowski (26-52-78)
Nate Fleming (23-38-61)
Adam Henderson (21-35-56)
Jordan Draper (22-30-52)
Scott Allen (25-26-51)
Kodie Curran (10-38-48)
Dillon Simpson (12-29-41)
Ryan Kerr (12-17-29)
Brett Cameron (9-20-29)
Brett Switzer (13-14-27)
David Glen (12-13-25)
Liam Darragh (11-14-25)
Josh Keizer (12-11-23)
Carson Cooper (6-15-21)
Malcolm Tomlinson (2-16-18)
Bryce Van Brabant (8-6-14)
Josh Koper (9-2-11)
Shaun Rolling (7-4-11)
Wes McLeod (4-6-10)
Jesse Slobodian (0-10-10)
Rory Connop (1-4-5)
Tim Nolte (2-1-3)
Tyler Hart (1-1-2)
Travis Rolheiser (26-3 Record, 4 Shutouts- 1.58 GAA)
Vincenzo Marozzi (26-1-4 Record, 7 Shutouts- 1.67 GAA)
Spruce Grove Playoff Scoring:
Adam Henderson (14-6-20)
Brett Cameron (9-7-16)
Jordan Draper (6-9-15)
Kodie Curran (3-8-11)
Scott Allen (5-5-10)
Josh Koper (5-5-10)
Joshua Lazowski (3-6-9)
David Glen (3-5-8)
Carson Cooper (2-5-7)
Wes McLeod (2-5-7)
Nate Fleming (1-6-7)
Dillon Simpson (0-6-6)
Josh Keizer (2-3-5)
Bryce Van Brabant (1-4-5)
Ryan Kerr (1-3-4)
Liam Darragh (1-1-2)
Tyler Hart (0-2-2)
Rory Connop (0-1-1)
Tim Nolte (0-1-1)
Brett Switzer (0-0-0)
Malcolm Tomlinson (0-0-0)
Shaun Rolling (0-0-0)
Jesse Slobodian (0-0-0)
Travis Rolheiser (4-4 Record, 1 Shutouts- 2.10 GAA)
Vincenzo Marozzi (8-0 Record, 2 Shutouts- 1.63 GAA)
Spruce Grove Saints Doyle Cup Scoring:
Nate Fleming (4-3-7)
Scott Allen (2-2-4)
Kodie Curran (2-2-4)
Adam Henderson (2-1-3)
Ryan Kerr (0-3-3)
Joshua Lazowski (2-1-3)
Liam Darragh (0-3-3)
Tim Nolte (1-1-2)
Jordan Draper (1-1-2)
Josh Koper (2-0-2)
Brett Cameron (0-2-2)
Bryce Van Brabant (1-1-2)
Malcolm Tomlinson (1-1-2)
Wes McLeod (0-2-2)
Carson Cooper (0-1-1)
Dillon Simpson (0-1-1)
Josh Keizer (1-0-1)
David Glen (0-1-1)
Vincenzo Marozzi (3-2 Record, 3.08 GAA)
Travis Rolheiser (0-1 Record, 2.52 GAA)
Let’s take a look at the series:
Game 1: Friday, April 16th @ Spruce Grove: Spruce Grove won 6-5 in Overtime
Cole Ikkala opens the scoring just 1:08 into the hockey game giving Vernon a 1-0 lead. Adam Henderson’s powerplay goal at 11:28 ties the game 1-1. Braden Pimm gives Vernon a 2-1 lead at 16:00 before Josh Koper’s late goal at 19:39 sends the game 2-2 heading into the 2nd period. Cory Kane at 2:21 on the man advantage gives the Vipers a 3-2 lead before Nate Fleming’s powerplay goal ties the game at 6:58. Fleming then give’s Spruce Grove their first lead of the night with a goal at 12:21 Kellen Jones just 1:09 into the 3rd ties the game early. Tim Nolte’s goal at 9:30 gives the Saints their second lead of the game before Connor Jones sends the game to Overtime with a goal at 16:43. In Overtime Scott Allen’s powerplay goal at 5:58 gives the Saints a 6-5 OT victory. Vernon outshot Spruce Grove 33-31. Vincenzo Marozzi made 28 saves picking up the win, while Graeme Gordon made 25 saves taking the loss.
http://www.esportsdesk.com/leagues/hockey_boxscores.cfm?clientID=2668&leagueID=6616&gameID=819175&link=DoyleCup
Game 2: Saturday, April 17th @ Spruce Grove: Vernon wins 3-2
After a scoreless 1st period, Scott Allen opens the scoring at 4:14 into the 2nd period giving the Saints a 1-0 lead. Kevin Kraus, Connor Jones & Kellen Jones give Vernon a 3-1 lead after 40 minutes of play. Jordan Draper at 18:10 makes things interesting but the Vipers would hang on for the 3-2 win and tie the series. Vernon outshots Spruce Grove 38-25. Graeme Gordon made 23 saves for the win, while Travis Rolheiser made 35 saves taking the loss.
http://www.esportsdesk.com/leagues/hockey_boxscores.cfm?clientID=2668&leagueID=6616&gameID=819176&link=DoyleCup
Game 3: Sunday, April 18th @ Spruce Grove: Vernon wins 3-2 (Double Overtime)
Dylan Walchuk with the lone goal, gives Vernon a 1-0 lead after the end of the 1st period. Joshua Lazowski just 56 seconds into the 2nd period on the man advantage ties the game before Sahir Gill at 11:15 re-gives the Vipers a 2-1 lead heading into the 3rd. Adam Henderson with the goaltender out for the extra attacker ties the game 2-2 at 18:56 sending the game to overtime. No scoring in the first overtime period before Cory Kane scores the OT winner in double overtime at 15:12 on the powerplay to give Vernon a 2-1 series lead heading back to the Okanagan for the remainder of the series. The Saints outshot the Vipers 37-34. Graeme Gordon made 35 saves for the win, while Vincenzo Marozzi made 31 saves taking his first playoff loss.
http://www.esportsdesk.com/leagues/hockey_boxscores.cfm?clientID=2668&leagueID=6616&gameID=819177&link=DoyleCup
Game 4: Wednesday, April 21st @ Vernon: Vernon wins 6-3
David Robinson opened the scoring at 11:24 before Bryce Van Brabant ties the game at 14:11 It was tied after 20 minutes of play. Mike Collins on the powerplay at 1:52 gives Vernon the 2-1 lead. Connor Jones with two, one shorthanded at 7:21 and then even strength at 17:31 This was the end of the night for Vincenzo Marozzi after being pulled giving up four goals on 27 shots. Vernon with a 4-1 lead after 40 minutes. David Robinson with his second goal of the night at 5:54 gives the Vipers a 5-1 lead. Two quick goals by Kodie Curran & Josh Keizer cuts the lead to 5-3 but it wasn’t enough as Mike Collins with his second of the night into an empty netter at 19:20 gives the Vipers a 6-3 win and a 3-1 series lead. Vernon outshoots Spruce Grove 40-28. Graeme Gordon makes 25 saves in the win, while Vincenzo Marozzi makes 19 saves taking the loss.
http://www.esportsdesk.com/leagues/hockey_boxscores.cfm?clientID=2668&leagueID=6616&gameID=819179&link=DoyleCup
Game 5: Thursday, April 22nd @ Vernon: Spruce Grove wins 3-1
After a scoreless 1st period, Mike Collins opens the scoring on the powerplay at 6:01 giving Vernon the first lead of the game. Just over four minutes later Spruce Grove would score three straight. Kodie Curran tied the game at 10:29, before Nate Fleming gives the Saints their first lead of the night at 13:50. Josh Koper then gives the Saints a two goal lead at 17:30. After a scoreless 3rd Spruce Grove forces a Game 6 with a 3-1 victory. Vince Marozzi made 37 saves picking up the win, while Graeme Gordon made 17 saves taking the loss. Vernon outshot Spruce Grove 38-20.
http://www.esportsdesk.com/leagues/hockey_boxscores.cfm?clientID=2668&leagueID=6616&gameID=819182&link=DoyleCup
Game 6: Saturday, April 24 @ Vernon: Spruce Grove wins 3-2
Malcolm Tomlinson at 16:06 with the only goal of the period gave Spruce Grove a 1-0 lead after 20 minutes of play. Adam Thompson tied the game shorthanded at 18:18 before Nate Fleming on the powerplay just 17 seconds later gives the Saints a 2-1 lead heading into the 3rd. Joshua Lazowski shorthanded at 9:53 gives Spruce Grove a two goal lead. Jonathan Milhouse at 12:57 gets Vernon within a goal. Spruce Grove hangs on for the 3-2 win tying the series 3-3 forcing a Game 7. Vince Marozzi makes 36 saves, while Graeme Gordon makes 14 saves taking the loss. The Vipers outshot the Saints 38-17.
http://www.esportsdesk.com/leagues/hockey_boxscores.cfm?clientID=2668&leagueID=6616&gameID=819180&link=DoyleCup
Here's a look at the Vipers-Saints Doyle Cup Schedule:
#2 Vernon Vipers vs #1 Spruce Grove Saints
2010 Doyle Cup Schedule:
Sweep First Two Games
Game 1 April 16, 2010 @ Spruce Grove 7:00 PM
Game 2 April 17, 2010 @ Spruce Grove 7:00 PM
Game 3 April 20, 2010 @ Vernon 7:00 PM
Game 4 April 21, 2010 @ Vernon 7:00 PM
Game 5 April 23, 2010 @ Vernon 7:00 PM
Game 6 April 24, 2010 @ Vernon 7:00 PM
Game 7 April 25, 2010 @ Vernon 7:00 PM
Split First Two Games
Game 1 April 16, 2010 @ Spruce Grove 7:00 PM
Game 2 April 17, 2010 @ Spruce Grove 7:00 PM
Game 3 April 18, 2010 @ Spruce Grove 7:00 PM
Game 4 April 21, 2010 @ Vernon 7:00 PM
Game 5 April 22, 2010 @ Vernon 7:00 PM
Game 6 April 24, 2010 @ Vernon 7:00 PM
Game 7 April 25, 2010 @ Vernon 7:00 PM
Graeme Gordon (2008-2010) Played in the BCHL from (2006-2010)
-The Vipers need to get lots of traffic and pucks towards the net. Vernon needs to try and get Marozzi moving side to side, get lots of bodies in front of him and somehow find a way to get pucks past the Saints goaltender.
-Vernon’s powerplay is shooting them in the foot. The Vipers have struggled all series with the man advantage and need to capitalize on these chances.
-The Vipers cant be outshooting Spruce Grove by half or more shots each and every game and come out on the losing end, the Vipers need to bury their chances and score on their opportunities.
-Mark Ferner is going to have to try something new, as the Saints seemed to have figured the Vipers out offensively. Spruce Grove has really done a great job the last two games at finally tying the Vipers up down low, not giving them any time or space and shutting down the Jones-Gill line. Vernon needs to somehow fight their way through this. The Saints seemed to have picked off some of the Vipers scoring plays as they break into the offensive zone.
-The Vipers need to be solid defensively, Vernon has struggled breaking out of their own end all series, with several turnovers or poor passes wich have resulted in the puck ending up on the sticks of a Spruce Grove player.
-The Vipers need a huge game from goaltender Graeme Gordon. I don’t think you can blame Gordon for any of the goals in the last two games, but the Vipers need a big save if down a goal.
-If there was any game when the team needed someone other then the Jones Twins to step up, tonight would be the game. The Vipers have had several players step it up this series and help contribute on the scoresheet, but tonight it’s going to take everyone as a team to win this battle.
-Vernon has 13 players from last years Royal Bank Cup Championship team, this is where leadership and experience comes into play. These 13 kids are the ones that need to lead the way and get the job done.
-The Vipers need to be a little more physical, try and get in guy’s faces, get under guys skin. Play with an edge.
Vernon Vipers Regular Season Scoring:
Connor Jones (36-45-81)
Mike Collins (30-46-76)
Braden Pimm (25-43-68)
Cory Kane (22-33-55)
Jonathan Milhouse (19-34-53)
Kellen Jones (12-41-53)
Rob Short (22-28-50)
Dylan Walchuk (19-28-47)
Cole Ikkala (22-23-45)
Dan Nycholat (7-38-45)
Bryce Kakoske (13-28-41)
Kevin Kraus (5-22-27)
David Robinson (15-10-25)
Adam Thompson (5-20-25)
Steven Weinstein (4-18-22)
Curtis Gedig (11-10-21)
Patrick McGillis (7-14-21)
Garrett Noonan (2-16-18)
Sahir Gill (3-9-12)
Darrin Robak (2-5-7)
Blake Voth (21-2 Record, 3 Shutouts- 1.79 GAA)
Graeme Gordon (30-7 Record, 1 Shutout- 2.06 GAA)
Vernon Vipers Playoff Scoring:
Connor Jones (9-11-20)
Kellen Jones (5-14-19)
Sahir Gill (6-9-15)
Jonathan Milhouse (6-7-13)
Rob Short (6-6-12)
Dan Nycholat (3-7-10)
Cory Kane (2-8-10)
David Robinson (3-7-10)
Cole Ikkala (6-3-9)
Mike Collins (2-6-8)
Braden Pimm (3-5-8)
Adam Thompson (2-5-7)
Kevin Kraus (1-5-6)
Garrett Noonan (3-3-6)
Bryce Kakoske (3-3-6)
Curtis Gedig (1-5-6)
Steven Weinstein (0-5-5)
Dylan Walchuk (1-4-5)
Patrick McGillis (0-0-0)
Darrin Robak (0-0-0)
Blake Voth (1-1 Record, 3.08 GAA)
Graeme Gordon (11-6 Record, 4 Shutouts, 1.90 GAA)
Vernon Vipers Doyle Cup Scoring:
Connor Jones (4-3-7)
Kellen Jones (2-5-7)
Braden Pimm (1-4-5)
Mike Collins (3-2-5)
Sahir Gill (1-3-4)
Steve Weinstein (0-4-4)
Cory Kane (2-1-3)
Cole Ikkala (1-1-2)
Kevin Kraus (1-1-2)
Curtis Gedig (0-2-2)
David Robinson (2-0-2)
Dan Nycholat (0-2-2)
Adam Thompson (1-1-2)
Dylan Walchuk (1-0-1)
Patrick McGillis (0-1-1)
Rob Short (0-1-1)
Jonathan Milhouse (1-0-1)
Graeme Gordon (3-3 Record, 2.95 GAA)
Spruce Grove Saints: (15-7)
2010 Spruce Grove Saints Playoff Schedule & Results:
1st Round: First Round Bye
2nd Round: Defeated Bonnyville in four games
3rd Round: Defeated Camrose in five games
Enerflex Cup: (AJHL Finals): Defeated Fort McMurray in seven games
Home Playoff Record: 8-4
Road Playoff Record: 7-3
Spruce Grove is 5-15 on the powerplay vs Vernon.
What can you say about the Spruce Grove Saints? The Saints were outplayed and outchanced in most of the first three games in Alberta. Heading to BC the Saints lost Game 4 and were down 3-1 in the series with the remainder of the series not looking very bright. Well here we are two games later heading to a Game 7 as the Saints have climbed a huge hill winning back to back games in Vernon to force Game 7. Spruce Grove just like Powell River took them the first few games to find out how to slow down and stop the Vipers. Well its been working, can they do it again? The Saints have really shutdown the Vipers top line as well as much of Vernon’s scoring in the last two games. The Saints who don’t get very many scoring chances, take advantage and score on their opportunities when needed. The Saints seem to score timely goals and make a big play at certain times in a hockey game. Vince Marozzi has also done his job very well in robbing the Vipers over the last two games, coming up with some big saves. Give this team full credit, they don’t quit and battle hard till the end. As of now Spruce Grove has all the momentum and confidence going into Game 7, can they pull off the massive comeback with a win tonight?
-You can bet the Saints wont be changing the game plan, and stick with the same plan that got them wins in Games 5 & 6.
-Spruce Grove needs to keep up the forecheck and play a very tight defensive game against Vernon. Try and slow down or stop the Vipers offence.
-Vince Marozzi will be called apon once again to come up with the big saves when needed.
-Spruce Grove need’s to score first and try and take the crowd out of tonights game, you can expect a large crowd (if not a sellout)
-If the Saints can score first or go up by a goal or two, you can bet they will just slow things right down, clog up the offensive zone and not give Vernon any time or space.
-The Saints need to capitalize on their scoring chances and take advantage of any Vernon turnovers.
-Spruce Grove is going to have to battle hard tonight and try and win the races and loose puck battles.
-Spruce Grove does a good job at getting guys to the net and going for the rebounds, the Saints need to keep this up.
Spruce Grove Saints Regular Season Scoring:
Joshua Lazowski (26-52-78)
Nate Fleming (23-38-61)
Adam Henderson (21-35-56)
Jordan Draper (22-30-52)
Scott Allen (25-26-51)
Kodie Curran (10-38-48)
Dillon Simpson (12-29-41)
Ryan Kerr (12-17-29)
Brett Cameron (9-20-29)
Brett Switzer (13-14-27)
David Glen (12-13-25)
Liam Darragh (11-14-25)
Josh Keizer (12-11-23)
Carson Cooper (6-15-21)
Malcolm Tomlinson (2-16-18)
Bryce Van Brabant (8-6-14)
Josh Koper (9-2-11)
Shaun Rolling (7-4-11)
Wes McLeod (4-6-10)
Jesse Slobodian (0-10-10)
Rory Connop (1-4-5)
Tim Nolte (2-1-3)
Tyler Hart (1-1-2)
Travis Rolheiser (26-3 Record, 4 Shutouts- 1.58 GAA)
Vincenzo Marozzi (26-1-4 Record, 7 Shutouts- 1.67 GAA)
Spruce Grove Playoff Scoring:
Adam Henderson (14-6-20)
Brett Cameron (9-7-16)
Jordan Draper (6-9-15)
Kodie Curran (3-8-11)
Scott Allen (5-5-10)
Josh Koper (5-5-10)
Joshua Lazowski (3-6-9)
David Glen (3-5-8)
Carson Cooper (2-5-7)
Wes McLeod (2-5-7)
Nate Fleming (1-6-7)
Dillon Simpson (0-6-6)
Josh Keizer (2-3-5)
Bryce Van Brabant (1-4-5)
Ryan Kerr (1-3-4)
Liam Darragh (1-1-2)
Tyler Hart (0-2-2)
Rory Connop (0-1-1)
Tim Nolte (0-1-1)
Brett Switzer (0-0-0)
Malcolm Tomlinson (0-0-0)
Shaun Rolling (0-0-0)
Jesse Slobodian (0-0-0)
Travis Rolheiser (4-4 Record, 1 Shutouts- 2.10 GAA)
Vincenzo Marozzi (8-0 Record, 2 Shutouts- 1.63 GAA)
Spruce Grove Saints Doyle Cup Scoring:
Nate Fleming (4-3-7)
Scott Allen (2-2-4)
Kodie Curran (2-2-4)
Adam Henderson (2-1-3)
Ryan Kerr (0-3-3)
Joshua Lazowski (2-1-3)
Liam Darragh (0-3-3)
Tim Nolte (1-1-2)
Jordan Draper (1-1-2)
Josh Koper (2-0-2)
Brett Cameron (0-2-2)
Bryce Van Brabant (1-1-2)
Malcolm Tomlinson (1-1-2)
Wes McLeod (0-2-2)
Carson Cooper (0-1-1)
Dillon Simpson (0-1-1)
Josh Keizer (1-0-1)
David Glen (0-1-1)
Vincenzo Marozzi (3-2 Record, 3.08 GAA)
Travis Rolheiser (0-1 Record, 2.52 GAA)
Let’s take a look at the series:
Game 1: Friday, April 16th @ Spruce Grove: Spruce Grove won 6-5 in Overtime
Cole Ikkala opens the scoring just 1:08 into the hockey game giving Vernon a 1-0 lead. Adam Henderson’s powerplay goal at 11:28 ties the game 1-1. Braden Pimm gives Vernon a 2-1 lead at 16:00 before Josh Koper’s late goal at 19:39 sends the game 2-2 heading into the 2nd period. Cory Kane at 2:21 on the man advantage gives the Vipers a 3-2 lead before Nate Fleming’s powerplay goal ties the game at 6:58. Fleming then give’s Spruce Grove their first lead of the night with a goal at 12:21 Kellen Jones just 1:09 into the 3rd ties the game early. Tim Nolte’s goal at 9:30 gives the Saints their second lead of the game before Connor Jones sends the game to Overtime with a goal at 16:43. In Overtime Scott Allen’s powerplay goal at 5:58 gives the Saints a 6-5 OT victory. Vernon outshot Spruce Grove 33-31. Vincenzo Marozzi made 28 saves picking up the win, while Graeme Gordon made 25 saves taking the loss.
http://www.esportsdesk.com/leagues/hockey_boxscores.cfm?clientID=2668&leagueID=6616&gameID=819175&link=DoyleCup
Game 2: Saturday, April 17th @ Spruce Grove: Vernon wins 3-2
After a scoreless 1st period, Scott Allen opens the scoring at 4:14 into the 2nd period giving the Saints a 1-0 lead. Kevin Kraus, Connor Jones & Kellen Jones give Vernon a 3-1 lead after 40 minutes of play. Jordan Draper at 18:10 makes things interesting but the Vipers would hang on for the 3-2 win and tie the series. Vernon outshots Spruce Grove 38-25. Graeme Gordon made 23 saves for the win, while Travis Rolheiser made 35 saves taking the loss.
http://www.esportsdesk.com/leagues/hockey_boxscores.cfm?clientID=2668&leagueID=6616&gameID=819176&link=DoyleCup
Game 3: Sunday, April 18th @ Spruce Grove: Vernon wins 3-2 (Double Overtime)
Dylan Walchuk with the lone goal, gives Vernon a 1-0 lead after the end of the 1st period. Joshua Lazowski just 56 seconds into the 2nd period on the man advantage ties the game before Sahir Gill at 11:15 re-gives the Vipers a 2-1 lead heading into the 3rd. Adam Henderson with the goaltender out for the extra attacker ties the game 2-2 at 18:56 sending the game to overtime. No scoring in the first overtime period before Cory Kane scores the OT winner in double overtime at 15:12 on the powerplay to give Vernon a 2-1 series lead heading back to the Okanagan for the remainder of the series. The Saints outshot the Vipers 37-34. Graeme Gordon made 35 saves for the win, while Vincenzo Marozzi made 31 saves taking his first playoff loss.
http://www.esportsdesk.com/leagues/hockey_boxscores.cfm?clientID=2668&leagueID=6616&gameID=819177&link=DoyleCup
Game 4: Wednesday, April 21st @ Vernon: Vernon wins 6-3
David Robinson opened the scoring at 11:24 before Bryce Van Brabant ties the game at 14:11 It was tied after 20 minutes of play. Mike Collins on the powerplay at 1:52 gives Vernon the 2-1 lead. Connor Jones with two, one shorthanded at 7:21 and then even strength at 17:31 This was the end of the night for Vincenzo Marozzi after being pulled giving up four goals on 27 shots. Vernon with a 4-1 lead after 40 minutes. David Robinson with his second goal of the night at 5:54 gives the Vipers a 5-1 lead. Two quick goals by Kodie Curran & Josh Keizer cuts the lead to 5-3 but it wasn’t enough as Mike Collins with his second of the night into an empty netter at 19:20 gives the Vipers a 6-3 win and a 3-1 series lead. Vernon outshoots Spruce Grove 40-28. Graeme Gordon makes 25 saves in the win, while Vincenzo Marozzi makes 19 saves taking the loss.
http://www.esportsdesk.com/leagues/hockey_boxscores.cfm?clientID=2668&leagueID=6616&gameID=819179&link=DoyleCup
Game 5: Thursday, April 22nd @ Vernon: Spruce Grove wins 3-1
After a scoreless 1st period, Mike Collins opens the scoring on the powerplay at 6:01 giving Vernon the first lead of the game. Just over four minutes later Spruce Grove would score three straight. Kodie Curran tied the game at 10:29, before Nate Fleming gives the Saints their first lead of the night at 13:50. Josh Koper then gives the Saints a two goal lead at 17:30. After a scoreless 3rd Spruce Grove forces a Game 6 with a 3-1 victory. Vince Marozzi made 37 saves picking up the win, while Graeme Gordon made 17 saves taking the loss. Vernon outshot Spruce Grove 38-20.
http://www.esportsdesk.com/leagues/hockey_boxscores.cfm?clientID=2668&leagueID=6616&gameID=819182&link=DoyleCup
Game 6: Saturday, April 24 @ Vernon: Spruce Grove wins 3-2
Malcolm Tomlinson at 16:06 with the only goal of the period gave Spruce Grove a 1-0 lead after 20 minutes of play. Adam Thompson tied the game shorthanded at 18:18 before Nate Fleming on the powerplay just 17 seconds later gives the Saints a 2-1 lead heading into the 3rd. Joshua Lazowski shorthanded at 9:53 gives Spruce Grove a two goal lead. Jonathan Milhouse at 12:57 gets Vernon within a goal. Spruce Grove hangs on for the 3-2 win tying the series 3-3 forcing a Game 7. Vince Marozzi makes 36 saves, while Graeme Gordon makes 14 saves taking the loss. The Vipers outshot the Saints 38-17.
http://www.esportsdesk.com/leagues/hockey_boxscores.cfm?clientID=2668&leagueID=6616&gameID=819180&link=DoyleCup
Here's a look at the Vipers-Saints Doyle Cup Schedule:
#2 Vernon Vipers vs #1 Spruce Grove Saints
2010 Doyle Cup Schedule:
Sweep First Two Games
Game 1 April 16, 2010 @ Spruce Grove 7:00 PM
Game 2 April 17, 2010 @ Spruce Grove 7:00 PM
Game 3 April 20, 2010 @ Vernon 7:00 PM
Game 4 April 21, 2010 @ Vernon 7:00 PM
Game 5 April 23, 2010 @ Vernon 7:00 PM
Game 6 April 24, 2010 @ Vernon 7:00 PM
Game 7 April 25, 2010 @ Vernon 7:00 PM
Split First Two Games
Game 1 April 16, 2010 @ Spruce Grove 7:00 PM
Game 2 April 17, 2010 @ Spruce Grove 7:00 PM
Game 3 April 18, 2010 @ Spruce Grove 7:00 PM
Game 4 April 21, 2010 @ Vernon 7:00 PM
Game 5 April 22, 2010 @ Vernon 7:00 PM
Game 6 April 24, 2010 @ Vernon 7:00 PM
Game 7 April 25, 2010 @ Vernon 7:00 PM
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