Saturday, April 30, 2011

Royal Bank Cup: Game Preview: Vernon @ Camrose:

Tonight is the opening night 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 Host AJHL Camrose Kodiaks are making their fifth appearance in the Royal Bank Cup and trying to win just their second National Championship. The Kodiaks were knocked out in the AJHL Finals in five games by the Spruce Grove Saints. You can listen to tonight's game live on 107.5 Kiss FM with Todd Miller and Don Klepp starting with the pre game show at 5:45 PM (BC Time)

This is just the second meeting between these two teams after Camrose defeated Vernon in six games winning the Doyle Cup back in 2003


Previous Game:

Vernon:  Sunday, April 24th Vernon defeated Spruce Grove 4-2
Camrose:  Friday, April 8th Spruce Grove defeated Camrose 5-1

Next Game:

Vernon:  Monday, May 2nd Vernon @ Portage
Camrose:  Monday, May 1st Camrose @ Wellington

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

-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: (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)

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: (Royal Bank Cup)

Games Played: 44
Wins: 30
Losses: 14
Goals For: 207
Goals Against: 157

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-30

Most goals scored at the Royal Bank Cup: Vernon Vipers-Lakers-207

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 AJHL Camrose Kodiaks: (Regular Season)

Games Played: 60
Wins: 32
Losses: 22
Ties: 0
Overtime Losses: 6
Home Record: 19-8-03
Road Record: 13-14-0-3
Streak: Finished the regular season on a three game winning streak
Last Ten Games: 5-5-0-0
Goals For: 199
Goals Against: 172
Standings: 3rd Place (South Division)

Camrose Kodiaks website:

http://www.camrosekodiaks.com/

Camrose Kodiaks Regular Season Stats:

-The Kodiaks powerplay was ranked 2nd during the regular season

-Camrose's penalty kill was ranked 3rd during the regular season

-Tyler Jewitt (21-38-59) was the lone Kodiak in the AJHL top twenty regular season scoring leaders

-Dalyn Flette was the leagues 10th best goaltender during the regular season posting a 20-15-2 record, with three shutouts and a 2.63 GAA

-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:

Luke Challier (90)
Clayton Jardine (91)
Nolan Kaiser (92)
Kenny Bradley (90)
Ben Gallacher (92)
Sam Jardine (93)
Nolan Marshall (92)
Brooks Myers (90)
Rylan Wiest (91)
Craig Bokenfohr (92)
Dalyn Flette (90)

Departing & traded players from last years team:

Erik Slemp (90)
Brad McConnell (89)
Tom Kroshus (92)
Cole Penner (91)
Matt Wray (89)
Cory Kloss (91)
Jeremy Burns (91)
Spencer Jewell (91)
Mike Forsyth (92)
Joel Paiement (91)
Austin Sevalrud (91)
Alex Colborne (91)
Kris Moore (90)


Here's a look at the Camrose Kodiaks regular season roster-stats:

Camrose Kodiaks:

Tyler Jewitt (21-38-59)
Luke Challier (23-30-53)
John Lidgett (16-27-43)
Cole Wilson (15-28-43)
Clayton Jardine (18-24-42)
Jordan Hale (21-20-41)
Tyler Skauge (17-11-28)
Nolan Kaiser (7-21-28)
Kenny Bradley (14-13-27)
Landon Kadatz (13-14-27)
Ben Gallacher (5-22-27)
Sam Jardine (6-16-22)
Tanner Dion (8-13-21)
Nolan Marshall (8-13-21)
Jonathan Lashyn (4-17-21)
Brooks Myers (6-11-17)
Mario Boilard (8-8-16)
Rylan Wiest (5-7-12)
Craig Bokenfohr (1-8-9)
Connor Milligan (1-5-6)
Luc Vandale (1-5-6)
Jesse Altheim (0-6-6)
Mackenzie Royer (2-2-4)
Tanner Marshall (0-4-4)

Dalyn Flette (20-15-2 Record, 3 Shutouts, 2.63 GAA)
Brayden Hopfe (12-10-6 Record, 1 Shutout, 3.32 GAA)

Let's take a look at the Camrose Kodiaks: (Playoffs)

Games Played: 23
Wins: 12
Losses: 11
Home Record: 5-5
Road Record: 7-6
Streak: Finished playoffs on a one game losing streak
Last Ten Games: 4-6
Goals For: 63
Goals Against: 56

1st Round: Camrose defeated Drumheller in four games
South Division Semi-Finals: Camrose defeated Brooks in seven games
South Division Final: Camrose defeated Okotoks in seven games
AJHL Finals-Enerflex Cup: Spruce Grove defeated Camrose in five games

Camrose Kodiaks Playoff Stats:

-Camrose has the 6th best powerplay in the AJHL playoffs

-The Kodiaks have the 2nd best penalty kill during the AJHL post season

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

-Tyler Jewitt (11-7-18), John Lidgett (10-4-14), Clayton Jardine (3-11-14), Cole Wilson (4-8-12), Luke Challier (5-6-11) & Sam Jardine (4-7-11) were all in the AJHL's top twenty in playoff scoring

-Camrose is 5-7 in these playoffs when giving up the games first goal

-The Kodiaks are 7-4 in these playoffs when scoring first

Here's a look at the Camrose Kodiaks playoff roster-stats:

Camrose Kodiaks:

Tyler Jewitt (11-7-18)
John Lidgett (10-4-14)
Clayton Jardine (3-11-14)
Cole Wilson (4-8-12)
Luke Challier (5-6-11)
Sam Jardine (4-7-11)
Jonathan Lashyn (3-6-9)
Ben Gallacher (3-5-8)
Brooks Myers (4-3-7)
Nolan Kaiser (1-6-7)
Tyler Skauge (2-4-6)
Nolan Marshall (1-4-5)
Tanner Dion (3-1-4)
Kenny Bradley (2-2-4)
Jordan Hale (2-2-4)
Mario Boilard (1-3-4)
Craig Bokenfohr (1-2-3)
Mackenzie Royer (0-3-3)
Luc Vandale (0-3-3)
Rylan Wiest (1-1-2)
Landon Kadatz (1-0-1)
Tanner Marshall (1-0-1)
Jesse Altheim (0-0-0)
Connor Milligan (0-0-0)

Dalyn Flette (12-11 Record, 1 Shutout, 2.24 GAA)
Brayden Hopfe (0-0 Record)

PLAYERS TO WATCH

SAM JARDINE

puck-moving defenceman … relied upon in all situations … good frame … good skater … can rush the puck up the ice … excellent point shot … plays solid in all three zones … makes a good first pass

TYLER JEWITT

very good skater … reads the play well … displays good anticipation … good stick-handler … good puck control … protects the puck well … gets into scoring position … nice touch around the net

JOHN LIDGETT

extremely talented … dangerous offensive player … sniper … good skill with the puck … explodes into open lanes … can beat defenders 1-on-1 … good speed … dangerous from the blue line in

NCAA COMMITMENTS

Ben Gallacher – Ohio State University (2011-12)
Clayton Jardine – Merrimack College (2011-12)
Sam Jardine – Ohio State University (2012-13)
Nolan Kaiser – University of Alaska Fairbanks (2011-12)
Jonathan Lashyn – Merrimack College (2012-13)
John Lidgett – Colgate University (2011-12)

Let's take a look at the Camrose Kodiaks: (Royal Bank Cup)

Games Played: 29
Wins: 22
Losses: 7
Goals For: 106
Goals Against: 52

Last National Championship Appearance: 2001 – national champions

Total National Championship Appearances: 4 (2001, 2003, 2005, 2008)

Total National Championships: 1 (2001)

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