Dylan McKinley neatly deflected his 8th of the season to tie it in the second period and in the shootout Max Reinhart scored a beauty as the Kootenay Ice edged the Red Deer Rebels 2-1 last night.
Game was televised on Shaw, but didn't get a chance to watch due to work commitments. Caught the game the old fashioned way.
The contest was a goaltender's dual as both Nathan Lieuwen and Deven Dubyk were stellar on the night as both were named stars.
Highlites are here while the Red Deer Advocate has a recap here.
D Luke Paulsen (concussion - indefinite) and D Jeff Hubic were the scratches.
On that note Central Scouting's Mid-Term Rankings were released and they are here. D Jeff Hubic checks in at the #110 spot among North American Skaters and G Mackenzie Skapski - both of which are 17 - is 14th among North American goaltenders.
With the win the Ice improve to 25-13-1-3 and 54 points, 3rd in the Eastern Conference Standings, one back of Moose Jaw and five back of Edmonton who the team will play Saturday night. Medicine Hat, two back of the Ice, will host the Oil Kings tonight.
Edmonton, Regina (next Wednesday), Moose Jaw and Brandon (Friday, Saturday, Jan 20,21) are on the docket as all key games in the schedule that will give us a glimpse of things to come in the Eastern Conference standings as all will be tough tests with the new-look line-ups following the trade deadline.
Just a thought, but looking at the conference standings, the 8th-place team in the West is the Victoria Royals with 31 points. All four non-playoff teams in the East; the Rebels, Broncos, Hurricanes and Raiders would make the playoffs in the West where only two of the ten teams won't make the post-season. In the East it's 8 of 12. If that holds out, how much discussion will that generate around the board table of the off-season league meetings?
Is it me or are the highlites out of Red Deer the best in the league? TV angle is great and there's a lot of time and effort put into them.
D Tanner Muth got into another tussle last night and that bout is right here.
It brings us to the discussion of the day; it's early but how much has the addition of Muth done for overall team toughness?
Last night F Charles Inglis didn't like the check Muth put on his into the end boards. It was a marginal call but nevertheless, the redhead (Swift, redheads - another trend?) isn't afraid to drop them. Maybe it's me but the Ice haven't had a player such as that in a while.
I know it's not politically correct but hey, I'm a bit old school and still think there's a place for it in the game.
Something to discuss for coffee row....
6 comments:
Red deer highlights are the best. Kootenays are the absolute worst hands down. They only show the goals, and half the time the video doesn't even work. We own the "best goalie in canada" who makes more than one stellar save per game (more like per period), and we can't see it. Not only do the highlights suck, but the never submit any plays of the week, and we all know between Lieuwen and Sam and max, we could be on there every week. Get some cameras, get a decent cameraman, a simple editing program, and that's it. Anyone can do it. I'd do it if I could be at every game. Cause its just sad.
Watching edm. game, ice soon to be short another dman if Wand doesn't learn how to fight. Good player stick to hockey.
I do agree with the video/camera comment. It is sad that Kootenays plays of the week don't get to be seen as there are some that would be far better than what the WHL has to date...
after the goaltending performance put on in edmonton tonight, if that blocker save by lieuwen isnt on the plays of the week im going to find a new team...
You know Cory Clouston from his days in Kootenay. Any truth or just wishful thinking by some fans that he's going to be fired soon. What happen to him, did Ottawa ruin him? Wasn't he considered a pretty good WHL coach. Is it ego and "lack of communication" skills or just fans being fans and upset over the losing streak.
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