Jack's Facts

Saturday, November 24

Interlake Lightning 7 at Parkland Rangers 3

The Lightning won its frist game since October 19, with a convincing road victory. Sean McMurray and Jordan Beardy, each scored twice, as Steven Johnson (G & 3A), Brock Genyk and Brady Nichol had singles for the Lightning. The teams were tied at two after the first and the Lightning scored the sole goal in the second. The Rangers got two goals from Jeff Riddell and Regan Hedley scored the other. Trevor Dettman was in net for the Lightning, making 17 saves, while Devin Dubyk made 26 saves in the Ranger net.

Southwest Cougars 0 at Central Plains Capitals 2

Tom Pescitelli recorded his first shutout of the season by turning away 19 Cougar shots, as Brett Timmerman faced 40 shots in the Cougars net. Matt Lorentz opened the scoring for the Capitals with a shorthanded goal in the first period. Ryan Laing scored on a power play early in the third and that was all the scoring. Blake Boaz sit up both Caps goals.

Norman Northstars 7 at Kenora Thistles 6

The Northstars eked out another one goal win to sweep the double header in Kenora. The Thistles had taken a first period 3-2 lead, but the Northstars stormed back in the second to take a 6-4 lead. Dougie McLeod notched a hat trick for the Northstas, as their other goals came from Brent Wilson, Matthew Steven, Max Thevnot and Tanner Korchinski. Josh Kozar faced 27 shots in net for the Northstars. Matt Kozlowksi faced 43 shots, while T.J.Pocock faced 11 in the 9 minutes he played in the second period. The Thistle saw their largest goal output of the season, got two goals from Jon Sinclair, and single tallies from Adam Wensley, Mike Jourdain, Carson Dubchak and Mitch Chagnon.

Winnipeg Thrashers 8 at Brandon Wheat Kings 2

The Trashers scored three times in each of the first two periods enroute to the one sided win. Robby Lazo lead the offense with a goal and 3 assits, as Mark Stone had a three point night with two goals. The other Thrasher goals were scored by Dan Hrabowych, Kyle Mulder, Cole Pruden, Jesse Hall and Matt Glowa. Brandon got goals from Kelly Prince and Brad McDonald. Brett Martyniuk made 11 saves, while Scott Hellyer and Trent Erskine combined to make 21 saves.

Winnipeg Wild 7 at Yellowhead Chiefs 1

The Chiefs opened the scoring with Kyle McLeod tallying. Derek Whitehill with his first of two, tied the game before the end of the period. The Wild got three goals in the second, going up 4-1, as Chris Daniels, Derek Gingera and Jordan DePape, his first of two, scoring. The third period was all the Wild, as Dylan Kelly, Whitehill, DePape and Brad Olynk closed out the scoring. Matt Krahn got the win making 16 saves, while Brett Willows made 38 saves.

Friday, November 23

Norman Northstars 3 at Kenora Thistles 2

The Thistles took a first period lead on a goal by Mike Jordain, his first of the evening. The teams went scorless in the second and an early third period shorthaned goal by Rory McKie, tied the game. Kyle Stephansson then put the Northstars ahead, as Cole Williams added to the lead. Jordan tallied his second goal with 6:00 minutes left, both being assisted by Carson Dubchak and Mitch Kerr, but the Thistles could not get the equalizer past Josh Kozar, who made 31 saves in the Northstars net. T.J. Pocock made 49 saves, 25 of them in the 2nd period.

Eastman Selects 3 at Pembina Valley Hawks 4

The Hawks took a 1-0 first periood lead on a goal by Angus Klassen. They scored again in the second at the 12:442 mark on a power play, with Brett Harder, pulling the trigger. Graham Leiding scored the third goal at the 5:50 mark, after the Selects Devin Baldness had scored their first goal.. Two goals late in the period by Jon Mitchell and Aaron Hay, sent the teams to their dressing rooms tied. Mark Owen scored the winner with just 1:08 minutes remaining. Carey Dyck faced 44 shots in net for the Hawks, as Caden Unger faced 23.

Winnipeg Thrashers 2 at Southwest Cougars 1

The Trashers openeded the scoring with a goal by Cole Pruden, in the first period. In the second period, Kelly Gray on a long pass from Landon Hall tied the game with a short handed tallied. On an equally pretty play, Trent Thompson was set up by Kyle Lee and was sent in alone from the blue line to score what proved to be the wining goal. Joey Rewucki made 17 saves for the Thrashers, while Tyler Luptak kicked out 35 shot for the Cougars.

Thursday, November 22

Norman Northstars 3 at Central Plains Capitals 0

The Northstars move one game above .500 for the first time this season with a shutout win over the home town Capitals. Ryan Delorame registered the shutout, making 33 saves. Monty Kirkwood faced 37 shots in the Capitals net, as the Northstars scored all all their goals on the power play. Jeff English, Jordan Crone and Brett Wilson, who also added an assist were the marksmen for the Northstars.

Wednesday, November 21

Winnipeg Thrashers 4 at Pembina Valley Hawks 3

The battle between the top two divisoin teams was won by the East division leaders, who remain undefeated with a 15-0 record. The Hawks record now stands at 12 - 3. After a scoreless first period, the Hawks took a 3-1 second period lead, as Mark Owen opened the scoring for the Hawks with Robby Lazo tying the game. Angus Klassen and Brett Harder gave the Hawks a two goal lead at the break. The third period was the David Conrad show, as he fired a natural hat trick. He tied the game mid way through the period and scored the winner with 3:33 left. Nolan Zajac set up three goals. Brett Martyniuk played the first two periods, with Joey Rewucki playing the third for the Thrahsers,, as Carey Dyck was in the net for the Hawks. The Tharshers outshot the Hawks 36-14.

The 2007-2008 Rules Emphasis

All Canadian Hockey participants are to adhere to these guidelines. The mission of Hockey Canada is clear; the game will be enhanced through the application of the new standard of enforcement and rules emphasis.

• The stick will not be allowed to in any way impede a player's progress.

• It is imperative that coaches teach the players that the stick can only be used to play the puck.

STANDARD OF PLAY

RESTRAINING FOULS - Hooking/Tripping -Holding/Interference

These penalties are to be called with very strict enforcement.

Hooking/Tripping examples include;

•Tugs or hooks on the body or arms that has in anyway impeded the player.

Locking on

• Hooks causing loss of balance, puck control and position or advantage of position. Tripping of a player will be penalized with a strict enforcement.

•The use of the stick between a player's legs (can-opener/corkscrew) for impeding progress, loss of balance or tripping is to be penalized.

Holding/Interference examples include;

• The use of the free arm/hand to clutch, grab, hold, hold the stick, pin or impede a player is to be penalized.

• Interference of a player will be penalized with a strict enforcement.

• The use of a "pick" or a "block" is no longer permitted.

STICK FOULS

Cross-Checking and Slashing

THE USE OF THE STICK WILL BE LIMITED TO ONLY PLAYING THE PUCK.

• Sticks are not to be used to cross-check or slash opponents, these fouls will be penalized with a strict enforcement.

Cross-Checking/Slashing examples include;

• The use of a stick to slash an opponent's body or hands.

• Cross-checking an opponent will be penalized with a strict enforcement including fouls in front of the net.

 

SHARED RESPECT

The "SHARED RESPECT INITIATIVE" calls for the participants in the game to respect one another. The intent of Hockey Canada is to enforce a standard of play that promotes an exciting and fun game for all its partners. All partners share an equal responsibility to ensure the integrity of the game is upheld. Through this process of change, the onus is not only on our game officials but all its participants.

Positive changes in our great game can only happen through this improved standard of play. We ALL play a role in supporting the improvement of our game.

• CHECKING TO THE HEAD: (contact physically or with a stick to another players' head area).

Deliberate checks to the head remain to be a major problem in today's game. Concussions not only deprive players of playing time, they end players' careers and can have long term effects.

Checks to the Head demonstrate a lack of respect and fair play and must be penalized. Any moderate or severe blow to the head must be penalized with a Minor Penalty and a Misconduct or a Major penalty and a Game Misconduct for Checking to the Head as concussions and other head injuries are having a major impact on the game. A Match penalty could also be assessed under this rule. These are aggressive fouls and must be called at ALL occurrences during the hockey game, including shorthanded situations.

Whether it is elbowing, high sticking, roughing or cross-checking, hits to the head are an intentional act of violence and must be treated with zero tolerance on the part of the official at all times.

• CHECKING FROM BEHIND

Continue to work to eliminate any contact from behind, as the resulting injuries, especially to the head and neck can be catastrophic. It is a dangerous and cowardly act. It is imperative that coaches instruct their players to STOP and eliminate all checking from behind. Strict application of this rule is needed to remove this foul from our game.

It takes teamwork to bring about change. Coaches, managers, officials, owners, trainers, players, parents and administrators must take ownership to affect change regarding the rules emphasis for the 2006 / 07 season. All partners must demonstrate awareness and support for the application, spirit and the respect of the rules.

 

SCORES LINE - 858-2650 has all the days scores at the conclusion of the days play, usually around10:45 pm.

* Web site will be updated every Monday and when possible after each days play.

* The league provides a player profile book to interested hockey fans, these are available from the league for $60.00

* The league provides several types of Scouts Packages . . . . A. Profile book & season tecket pass - $100.0 . . . . B. Profile book - $60.00

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