Landon Peterson earned his first shutout of the season for the Alaska Avs, stopping all 32 shots he faced en route to a 2-0 win over the Dawson Creek Rage.
The Avs took the first game 3-1, and lost game two 5-2 but rebounded strongly, shutting down the Rage's slot presence all game long to preserve the goose egg for Peterson.
Hometown netminder Andrew Walsh faced 47 shots in net for the Rage. Jake Williams put the Avs on the board with six minutes to go in the first period with a point blast that caromed off a leg in front and under Walsh's blocker. Seven minutes into the second, Andy Pearson jammed home a loose puck in front of Walsh on his third crack at the biscuit to put the Avs up 2-0.
Andrew Walsh dropped to 0-4 on the season while Landon Peterson improved to 4-4. The Rage are now 2-4-1 on the season and the Avs 4-5-0.
The Rage went 0-for-10 on the powerplay while the Avs were 2-for-12. Action resumes for the DC Rage on Friday at the Encana Events Centre as they host the Kenai River Brown Bears.
Sunday, September 26, 2010
Saturday, September 25, 2010
Pre-Game for Game Three Between Avs and Rage
Getting set for the third game of a three-game set, a rubber match between the Alaska Avalanche and the DC Rage. Alaska took the first game of the series in large part thanks to the Rage being unable to stay out of the penalty box, going to the sin bin for a total of 10 times, allowing the Avs to score two powerplay goals. Last night however the Rage got their revenge. Both teams started out a bit slow but the action definitely picked up in the second period as the Rage notched three tallies to take a 4-0 lead in the game. In the third period, the Avs were able to eke themselves back in the game off the back of Brandon Broissot who scored both goals for the Avs in a 5-2 loss, with Jon Johannesson getting the empty netter for the Rage.
Scott Robinson, head coach of the Rage, said the play was definitely better for the Rage in the second game but he wanted to see more determination out of his club in the third period and not allow the Avs back in the game.
Travis Irving, a 20 year old from Maple Ridge BC is a man of few words but a man of poignant words. The 6'5", 210 winger got into a heated discussion with Avs defender Joe Schmitz at the end of last night's tilt and said that he wouldn't be surprised if the two players dropped the gloves tonight. He thinks 5-on-5 the Rage are the better club but need to stay out of the box against a decent Avs PP.
Onto the Alaska Avs. It was clear after going down 4-0 and calling a timeout, head coach Brian Huebel of the Avs was not impressed with the play of his club and he had a few choice words on the bench no doubt to help settle his team. And it worked, as the Avs cut the lead in half and had opportunities in the third period to get even closer to tying the game up.
Keys to the Game:
Dawson:
1. Stay out of the box. In game one, that's exactly how the Avs defeated the Rage and many of the players feel that if they could've stayed out of penalty trouble that they would've beat the Avs 5-on-5.
2. Utilize the width of the ice. The Avs do a great job clogging up the middle, and if the Rage can find the cross-ice pass or make two or three passes to open up the wings, they should have an easier time getting entrance.
3. Be physical. The Avs have a lot of speedy forwards and defence willing to jump up into the play. They have to contain that speed with physical presence.
Alaska:
1. Establish speed. Huebel feels as though the strength of his team's game is in the speed.
2. Get on the forecheck. Especially with Whitehill and Broissoit, the Avs have a strong cycle game and can get the Rage out of position to open up opportunities in the slot.
3. Don't allow second chances on Peterson. When he sees the puck, he's an athletic goaltender and can usually even make the second stop.
Scott Robinson, head coach of the Rage, said the play was definitely better for the Rage in the second game but he wanted to see more determination out of his club in the third period and not allow the Avs back in the game.
Travis Irving, a 20 year old from Maple Ridge BC is a man of few words but a man of poignant words. The 6'5", 210 winger got into a heated discussion with Avs defender Joe Schmitz at the end of last night's tilt and said that he wouldn't be surprised if the two players dropped the gloves tonight. He thinks 5-on-5 the Rage are the better club but need to stay out of the box against a decent Avs PP.
Onto the Alaska Avs. It was clear after going down 4-0 and calling a timeout, head coach Brian Huebel of the Avs was not impressed with the play of his club and he had a few choice words on the bench no doubt to help settle his team. And it worked, as the Avs cut the lead in half and had opportunities in the third period to get even closer to tying the game up.
Keys to the Game:
Dawson:
1. Stay out of the box. In game one, that's exactly how the Avs defeated the Rage and many of the players feel that if they could've stayed out of penalty trouble that they would've beat the Avs 5-on-5.
2. Utilize the width of the ice. The Avs do a great job clogging up the middle, and if the Rage can find the cross-ice pass or make two or three passes to open up the wings, they should have an easier time getting entrance.
3. Be physical. The Avs have a lot of speedy forwards and defence willing to jump up into the play. They have to contain that speed with physical presence.
Alaska:
1. Establish speed. Huebel feels as though the strength of his team's game is in the speed.
2. Get on the forecheck. Especially with Whitehill and Broissoit, the Avs have a strong cycle game and can get the Rage out of position to open up opportunities in the slot.
3. Don't allow second chances on Peterson. When he sees the puck, he's an athletic goaltender and can usually even make the second stop.
Friday, September 24, 2010
Three-Game Series Knotted at 1-1 Between Rage and Avs
A 3-1 defeat the night fueled the Rage in game two of a three-game series with the Alaska Avs to give Dawson Creek their second win of the season with a 5-2 victory.
The Avs dropped to 3-5 on the season, still good enough for six points and third overall in the West division of the North American Hockey League while the Rage sit a point back with 2-3-1 record.
Nolan Rossiter opened the scoring for the Rage on the powerplay, depositing the garbage off a Kevin Swales shot from the point that netminder Landon Peterson kicked out to a waiting Rossiter. In the second, Lucas Recknagle converted a 2-1 with Derek Johnston to put the Rage up by two. Carter Page and Josh Hartley added second period tallies for a 4-0 Rage lead.
In the third however, Brandon Brossoit converted two goals, one on a turnover from behind the net early in the period and another with 6:49 remaining to pull the Avs within two. But Jon Johannesson would add a short-handed empty-netter to send the series tied into tomorrow night's rubber match. You can catch it live on Peace FM tomorrow night at 7 p.m. with the pre-game starting at 6:45 p.m.
Captain Blaine Bokenfohr will return for the Rage tomorrow night after serving a one-game suspension for his boarding of Blake Huppert in the second period of last night's game. Still no word on when Huppert will return but he's done for the weekend.
Alaska outshot the Rage 32-23, going 0-7 on the powerplay while the Rage converted two of their eight man-advantage opportunities.
The Avs dropped to 3-5 on the season, still good enough for six points and third overall in the West division of the North American Hockey League while the Rage sit a point back with 2-3-1 record.
Nolan Rossiter opened the scoring for the Rage on the powerplay, depositing the garbage off a Kevin Swales shot from the point that netminder Landon Peterson kicked out to a waiting Rossiter. In the second, Lucas Recknagle converted a 2-1 with Derek Johnston to put the Rage up by two. Carter Page and Josh Hartley added second period tallies for a 4-0 Rage lead.
In the third however, Brandon Brossoit converted two goals, one on a turnover from behind the net early in the period and another with 6:49 remaining to pull the Avs within two. But Jon Johannesson would add a short-handed empty-netter to send the series tied into tomorrow night's rubber match. You can catch it live on Peace FM tomorrow night at 7 p.m. with the pre-game starting at 6:45 p.m.
Captain Blaine Bokenfohr will return for the Rage tomorrow night after serving a one-game suspension for his boarding of Blake Huppert in the second period of last night's game. Still no word on when Huppert will return but he's done for the weekend.
Alaska outshot the Rage 32-23, going 0-7 on the powerplay while the Rage converted two of their eight man-advantage opportunities.
Avs vs Rage, Second Match of 3-Game Set: Pre Game
Getting set for the second game of a three-game set between the Alaska Avalanche and the DC Rage. Last night in the Rage's home opener, DC got on the board first courtesy of a powerplay goal from Carter Page in the first period, but that's all the Rage put on the board as hometown goalie Andrew Walsh faced 38 shots in net while the Rage fired 40 the way of Landon Peterson. Tyler Briola evened the score for the Avalanche in the second period, Seth Johnson put the Avs ahead and Wehebe Darge sealed it with an empty net marker. A scary moment in the second period as Blaine Bokenfohr of the Rage drove Blake Huppert into the end boards, luckily not quite head first otherwise the damage could have been a lot more serious for the Avs forward. Huppert is not expected to play in tonight's game, and talking to last night's referee Kevin Webinger, he and assistant coach Matt Hughes both confirmed that Bokenfohr will be suspended for tonight's game.
Avs vs Rage, Second Match of 3-Game Set: Pre Game
Getting set for the second game of a three-game set between the Alaska Avalanche and the DC Rage. Last night in the Rage's home opener, DC got on the board first courtesy of a powerplay goal from Carter Page in the first period, but that's all the Rage put on the board as hometown goalie Andrew Walsh faced 38 shots in net while the Rage fired 40 the way of Landon Peterson. Tyler Briola evened the score for the Avalanche in the second period, Seth Johnson put the Avs ahead and Wehebe Darge sealed it with an empty net marker. A scary moment in the second period as Blaine Bokenfohr of the Rage drove Blake Huppert into the end boards, luckily not quite head first otherwise the damage could have been a lot more serious for the Avs forward. Huppert is not expected to play in tonight's game, and talking to last night's referee Kevin Webinger, he and assistant coach Matt Hughes both confirmed that Bokenfohr will be suspended for tonight's game.
Game One for the DC Rage at Home a 3-1 Loss
After going 1-2-1 in the North American Hockey League Showcase, the Dawson Creek Rage hosted the Alaska Avalanche in their home opener last night, dropping a 3-1 decision.
Carter Page opened up the scoring for the Rage in the first period at 13:05 on the powerplay, an easy tap-in courtesy of a backdoor pass from Evan Ripley at the opposite point.
The Avs tied it up early in the second as Tyler Briola cashed a D-to-D pass with a one-time blast that eluded Rage netminder Andrew Walsh.
A scary moment in the second period halfway through the frame as the Rage's Blaine Bokenfohr got the elbow up high on Blake Huppert of the Avs and rode him into the end-boards. It appeared at first as though Huppert went in head-first, but luckily it was his shoulder that made first contact. Huppert did not return for the game.
The Avs went up 2-1 in the third period with their second powerplay goal, Seth Johnson depositing a rebound after Andy Pearson drove to the net for the initial shot. Wehebe Darge added an empty net goal.
Shots were 40-38 in favour of the Rage, who went 1-for-4 on the powerplaly while the Avs were 2-for-10.
Action resumes tonight between the two clubs at 7pm at the Encana Events Centre.
Carter Page opened up the scoring for the Rage in the first period at 13:05 on the powerplay, an easy tap-in courtesy of a backdoor pass from Evan Ripley at the opposite point.
The Avs tied it up early in the second as Tyler Briola cashed a D-to-D pass with a one-time blast that eluded Rage netminder Andrew Walsh.
A scary moment in the second period halfway through the frame as the Rage's Blaine Bokenfohr got the elbow up high on Blake Huppert of the Avs and rode him into the end-boards. It appeared at first as though Huppert went in head-first, but luckily it was his shoulder that made first contact. Huppert did not return for the game.
The Avs went up 2-1 in the third period with their second powerplay goal, Seth Johnson depositing a rebound after Andy Pearson drove to the net for the initial shot. Wehebe Darge added an empty net goal.
Shots were 40-38 in favour of the Rage, who went 1-for-4 on the powerplaly while the Avs were 2-for-10.
Action resumes tonight between the two clubs at 7pm at the Encana Events Centre.
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