This weekend's Junior Schedule 2/24-26

With the NAHL Top Prospects Tournament now behind the North American Hockey League (NAHL). The league is back to the regular season as the final month of the NAHL Regular season is getting into high gear as the fight for 1st Round Home Ice between the Topeka Roadrunners & Texas Tornado will be getting into high gear as both teams have tough road series' this weekend as the Tornado will travel to Amarillo to face the Bulls; while the Roadrunners head to the Northwest to play the Wenatchee Wild as they are looking to overtake the Alaska Avalanche for 2nd Place in the West Coast Division with both teams having 14 & 15 games left this season.

Texas is in a part of the schedule where they are playing the Bulls 3 out of 4 weekend series as the Bulls were able to win a pair of 1 goal games where the Bulls won 5-4 & 3-2 in OT last weekend going into the Top Prospects Tournament which allowed Topeka to get a series split against the Fairbanks Ice Dogs who are leading the West Coast Division with 13 games left in the regular season. And are looking to defend the NAHL Robertson Cup Championship this year in Frisco coming up in May.

The only break from the Bulls will be on March 2nd & 3rd when the team heads to Kansas to play the Roadrunners for the final time of the regular season and possible 1st Round Playoff Preview which could be the decider to determine home ice advantage in a possible playoff series in Early April.

After this long road trip wraps up, the Tornado will finish the regular season with 4 of their final 6 at home with home series against the New Mexico Mustangs (3/16-17) & the Corpus Christi Icerays (3/30-31) to bring an end to the regular season. The Final Road of the regular season trip after this will be back in Corpus Christi on March 23rd & 24th.

Other important series in the region this weekend includes another #4 VS. #5 Series with the Corpus Christi Icerays & Odessa Jackalopes in a home-and-home this weekend where the IceRays are looking to get out of a bit of a tail spin they have been in recently after having a bit of a let down weekend against the New Mexico Mustangs where despite getting 3 out of 4 points, it didn't look that convincing as the Mustangs were able to control huge portions of both games last weekend.

New Mexico was able to have a rare strong series, it's not only the points back but the number of teams they have to jump over both Wichita Falls & Odessa to have a shot of taking down Corpus Christi for the 4th & Final Playoff spot in the South Division.

Also working against them is how the Mustangs have the fewest games remaining of the chasing pack. While Odessa (14 GR) & Wichita Falls (12 GR) still have chances to get ahead. New Mexico only has 11 games left in the regular season

The IceRays can put themselves in a position where they could be as many as 13 points up on Odessa and looking to put a knockout punch on the chasing pack of Odessa, Wichita Falls & New Mexico to end their playoff hopes as all 3 teams are looking to find a way to stay in the chase.

The WSHL has the Mid-West Division Leading El Paso Rhinos entreating the Dallas Ice Jets this weekend. With El Paso already clinching the Mid-West Division top seed, the Ice Jets are looking to use this as an opportunity to create some distance between themselves and the Texas Jr. Brahmas who are sitting in 3rd Place, just 5 points back of the Ice Jets as the Jr. Brahmas will be playing a home-and-home against the lowly Dallas Snipers who are just going through the motions of wrapping up the season as they have been out of playoff contention for weeks now.

There is also a lot of motivation for the Ice Jets after they got swept by the Rhinos just after New Years, and it wasn't just a bad weekend for the Ice Jets but a series that turned the tide in the Mid-West Division Race where the Rhinos took the Division Lead and haven't looked back ever since. Since then, the Rhinos have won 13 of their last 15 in which most of it has taken down some weak competition like scoring 14 & 10 goals in back-to-back games against the Phoenix Knights for example.

The Ice Jets on the other hand have had some issues since New Years where they are currently on a 5 game losing streak where they got swept by the Idaho Jr. Steelheads.

With the Ice Jets & Rhinos currently #1 & #2 in the Mid-West Division, this could be a possible preview for the Mid-West Division Final & a Round Robin Game in the WSHL Throne Cup as El Paso will be hosting and having an automatic spot in this year's Championship Tournament.

This weeks Junior Schedule

North American Hockey League

2/24

Texas Tornado VS. Amarillo Bulls  7:00 PM

Corpus Christi Icerays VS. Odessa Jackalopes  7:05 PM

New Mexico Mustangs VS. Wichita Falls Wildcats  7:05 PM

2/25

Texas Tornado VS. Amarillo Bulls  7:00 PM

New Mexico Mustangs VS. Wichita Falls Wildcats  7:25 PM

Odessa Jackalopes VS. Corpus Christi Icerays  7:35 PM

Western States Hockey League

2/24

New Mexico Renegades VS. Boulder Bison  8:15 PM

Dallas Ice Jets VS. El Paso Rhinos  8:30 PM

Dallas Snipers VS. Texas Jr. Brahmas  9:00 PM

2/25

Texas Jr. Brahmas VS. Dallas Snipers  7:30 AM

New Mexico Renegades VS. Boulder Bison  8:15 PM

Dallas Ice Jets VS. El Paso Rhinos  8:30 PM

2/26

New Mexico Renegades VS. Boulder Bison  1:00 PM

Dallas Ice Jets VS. El Paso Rhinos  5:30 PM



Southwest Regional Hockey Schedule for 1/2-8

Here's this week's Southwest Hockey Schedule for this week with the region's Professional, Junior & AAA Hockey Schedule. For the Dallas Stars, it's another great clash tomorrow night on National Television on NBC Sports Network against the hated Detroit Red Wings. Also later in the week it's a trip to Nashville to take on the Predators on Thursday Night and then on Saturday it's another big time rival coming to town with the Edmonton Oilers as well, so it should be a really fun week for the Stars.

Elsewhere around the region, it's a big series as the Western States Hockey League (WSHL) as the Mid-West Division Leaders Dallas Ice Jets taking on the El Paso Rhinos on Friday Night, Saturday Night & Sunday Afternoon at Polar Ice House in Grapevine. Despite the 7 Point Lead that the Ice Jets Posses right now, the Rhinos are being looked at as the Ice Jets biggest opponent this year in the Division. If the Ice Jets take control, they can really look to putting a separation between them and the rest of the Division, if the El Paso Rhinos take the series, they can really make it a close battle in the Mid-West Division.

Also the Wichita Falls Wildcats & New Mexico Mustangs maybe on the bottom of the North American Hockey League (NAHL) South Division but a critical battle as they look to close the ground on the Corpus Christi Icerays who currently hold down the 4th & Final Spot in the South Division right now.

Also, i'm introducing a new feature on Twitter Page where if you have a question or comment about any of the games and/or issues making headlines. Use the Hashtag called #SWHockey which is short for Southwest Hockey and I will look to get back to you to answer your questions and/or comments.


All Start Times are Central Time.

This weeks Schedule

National Hockey League

1/3

Detroit Red Wings VS. Dallas Stars  7:00 PM (NBC Sports Network)

1/5

Dallas Stars VS. Nashville Predators  7:00 PM (FSNSW)

1/7

Dallas Stars VS. Edmonton Oilers  1:00 PM (FSNSW)

American Hockey League

1/3

San Antonio Rampage VS. Charlotte Checkers  6:00 PM

1/4

San Antonio Rampage VS. Charlotte Checkers  6:00 PM

Oklahoma City Barons VS. Lake Erie Monsters  6:00 PM

1/6

Oklahoma City Barons VS. Toronto Marlies  6:00 PM

Texas Stars VS. San Antonio Rampage  7:00 PM

Rockford Ice Hogs VS. Houston Aeros  7:35 PM

1/7

Rockford Ice Hogs VS. Texas Stars  7:00 PM

1/8

Oklahoma City Barons VS. Hamilton Bulldogs  2:00 PM

Houston Aeros VS. San Antonio Rampage  3:30 PM

Rockford Ice Hogs VS. Texas Stars  5:00 PM

Central Hockey League

1/3

RGV Killer Bees VS. Arizona Sundogs  8:05 PM

1/6

Tulsa Oilers VS. Missouri Mavericks  7:05 PM

Laredo Bucks VS. Allen Americans  7:05 PM

RGV Killer Bees VS. Rapid City Rush  8:05 PM

Texas Brahmas VS. Arizona Sundogs  8:05 PM

1/7

Tulsa Oilers VS. Wichita Thunder  7:05 PM

Allen Americans VS. Laredo Bucks  7:30 PM

RGV Killer Bees VS. Rapid City Rush  8:05 PM

Texas Brahmas VS. Arizona Sundogs  8:05 PM

1/8

Allen Americans VS. Laredo Bucks  4:00 PM

North American Hockey League

1/5

Corpus Christi Icerays VS. Texas Tornado  7:30 PM

1/6

Corpus Christi Icerays VS. Amarillo Bulls  7:00 PM

Odessa Jackalopes VS. Texas Tornado  7:30 PM

Wichita Falls Wildcats VS. New Mexico Mustangs  8:30 PM

1/7

Corpus Christi Icerays VS. Amarillo Bulls  7:00 PM

Wichita Falls Wildcats VS. New Mexico Mustangs  8:30 PM

Western States Hockey League

1/6

El Paso Rhinos VS. Dallas Ice Jets  7:00 PM

Dallas Snipers VS. Long Beach Bombers  8:45 PM

1/7

El Paso Rhinos VS. Dallas Ice Jets  6:00 PM

Dallas Snipers VS. Long Beach Bombers  9:45 PM

1/8

El Paso Rhinos VS. Dallas Ice Jets  1:00 PM

Dallas Snipers VS. Long Beach Bombers  3:00 PM

This Weeks Southwest Schedule

With the Thanksgiving Holiday coming up next week, the schedule will be very busy at 4 levels this week as we are entering the quarter pole of the season, it will be a very busy week filled with everything from the Stars looking to fight their way up back into the Pacific Division and Western Conference Standings.

To teams like the Texas Tornado looking to keep their 14 game winning streak going and the San Antonio Rampage looking to keep their lead in the AHL's Western Conference as well.

Dallas Stars

With a relativity light schedule right now, you would think the Stars would be taking advantage right now. But that's where you would be wrong, with the team losing three in a row on the road, the Stars are hoping that some home cooking will do them some good against the Anaheim Ducks tonight.

Just 3 days after the Stars lost 4-2 to the Ducks, the Stars will look for some revenge as the Stars currently sit last in the Pacific Division and 13th in the Western Conference only ahead of the 2 Alberta Teams, the Stars need some big performances to comeback in the standings.

In addition this time off needs to be worked on some important things like the PP. Currently the Stars sits 17th on the Power Play and 28th on the Penalty Kill (OUCH!). You can read more about it on Defending Big D

After the Stars VS. Ducks Game Tonight, the Pacific Division keeps on coming with a Thursday Night game with the San Jose Sharks, then a Saturday Night game against the Colorado Avalanche where that night will be a special game donated to raise awareness about organ donation.


American Hockey League

For the Rampage, it's about looking to keep the Milwaukee Admirals and Oklahoma City Barons at bay as the Rampage have a 4 point lead on both teams for the West Division Lead.

The team will play twice this week as after the Rampage take on the Rivermen before a huge match on Friday Night against Milwaukee as the Rampage will need this game to keep the Admirals at bay from keeping them to move up in the West Division Standings as this could be a top of the Division Clash with OKC not hitting the ice until Friday Night this week.

After a really light schedule the last couple of weeks for the Stars, it's back to work tonight, then a 3 game weekend that will see the Stars head to Oklahoma City on Friday Night, then heading back to Austin to face the Admirals on Saturday, then heading East to take on the Aeros on Sunday Afternoon. So how will the Stars face this challenge of a home-away-home-away stint over the next four games. So this will be a very tricky week for sure.

Only two games for the Barons this week as the Barons will start wrapping up their 8 game home-stand with a Friday, Sunday Weekend coming up before a Tuesday Night Game against the Admirals that they hope the Rampage slip up and will allow them to have a chance to pull away from the Admirals and catchup to the Rampage.

After this home stand wraps up, it will be a 5 game road trip that will see them play a pair against both the Lake Erie Monsters and Manitoba Moose, with a game in Austin against the Stars in between on November 30.

In addition, I will be at the Allen Americans VS. Tulsa Oilers game on Thursday Night from the BOK Center in Tulsa as I'm up here taking care of my grandmother who lives not far from here.


Here's this Weeks Schedule


Dallas Stars

11/16: VS. Anaheim Ducks     8:00 PM (FSN Southwest)

11/18: VS. San Jose Sharks    7:30 PM (FSN Southwest)

11/20: VS. Colorado Avalanche    7:00 PM (KTXA 21)


American Hockey League

11/16

Chicago Wolves VS. Texas Stars    7:30 PM 


11/17

San Antonio Rampage VS. Peoria Rivermen   10:05 AM

Chicago Wolves VS. Houston Aeros     7:05 PM


11/19

Houston Aeros VS. Grand Rapids Griffins     6:00 PM

Milwaukee Admirals VS. San Antonio Rampage     7:00 PM

Texas Stars VS. Oklahoma City Barons   7:35 PM


11/20

Houston Aeros VS. Chicago Wolves    7:00 PM

Milwaukee Admirals VS. Texas Stars    7:00 PM


11/21

Texas Stars VS. Houston Aeros    4:05 PM

Milwaukee Admirals VS. Oklahoma City Barons 5:05 PM


Central Hockey League

11/16

RGV Killer Bees VS. Odessa Jackalopes    7:05 PM


11/18

Allen Americans VS. Tulsa Oilers     7:05 PM

Wichita Thunder VS. Odessa Jackalopes    7:05 PM


11/19

Wichita Thunder VS. Allen Americans    7:30 PM

Texas Brahmas VS. Laredo Bucks    7:30 PM

Bossier-Shreveport Mudbugs VS. RGV Killer Bees   7:30 PM

Missouri Mavericks VS. Tulsa Oilers    7:35 PM


11/20

Odessa Jackalopes VS. Allen Americans    7:00 PM

Tulsa Oilers VS. Missouri Mavericks     7:05 PM

Bossier-Shreveport Mudbugs VS. Laredo Bucks    7:30 PM

Texas Brahmas VS. RGV Killer Bees    7:30 PM



North American Hockey League

11/17

Texas Tornado VS. Wichita Falls Wildcats    7:05 PM


11/18

Corpus Christi Icerays VS. New Mexico Mustangs   8:30 PM


11/19

Wichita Falls Wildcats VS. Amarillo Bulls    7:00 PM

Texas Tornado VS. Topeka Roadrunners    7:05 PM

Corpus Christi Icerays VS. New Mexico Mustangs    8:30 PM


11/20

Wichita Falls Wildcats VS. Amarillo Bulls    7:00 PM

Texas Tornado VS. Topeka Roadrunners    7:05 PM

This Weeks Southwest Schedule

After the Dallas Stars 5-0 crushing against Colorado back on Saturday Night, the Stars have plenty of time and plenty to think about as they look to rebound with several days off as they don't hit the ice again until Thursday Night when they start a 2 game, 2 night road-trip to Southern California as the Stars will take on the Los Angeles Kings on Thursday and the Anaheim Ducks on Friday Night.

Then the team will return home as the Stars will faceoff against the Ducks, Kings and Avalanche again next weekend.

So it will be interesting to see how the Stars will react to some the same opponent's and hit the video room to take a look at how to take down the Avalanche after losing 5-0 and looking to take down their Pacific Division Rivals.

This will be an interesting test as the Stars won't have more then two nights rest between next week and just before the Christmas Rest Period after the December 23 game against the Calgary Flames.

It's a busy week for the San Antonio Rampage and Houston Aeros as both teams will be playing 4 games this week.

For the Rampage, it's a short trip to Oklahoma City on Tuesday Night, then a 3 game home-stand as the Rampage will play back-to-back games on Thursday and Friday Night against the Rockford Iceogs as the Rampage will be battling for 2nd place in the West Division as of right now and it could be for the West Division Lead if San Antonio beats Oklahoma City tonight.

For the Rampage, it will be a Sunday Afternoon tilt against the Chicago Wolves who's looking to climb back up in the Division after winning the West Division last year and getting knocked out by the Texas Stars last year.

Houston is in the middle of a 4 game road-trip with a pair of road-trips to Abbotsford, BC and Peoria. Last night for the Aeros, it looked like it would be a win for the Aeros. But after a late comeback, the Heat ended up winning in a shootout and will faceoff again tonight.

After tonight, it's a long flight to Illinois as the Aeros play the Rivermen coming up on Saturday & Sunday which is in the middle of a string where they are currently playing 7 of their next 8 away from H-Town.

The next time the Aeros will head home will be for a single game on November 17 against the Chicago Wolves.

Both OKC & Texas will have slow weeks as the Stars will play only one game this week against the Chicago Wolves coming up on Wednesday Night.

 The Barons are in the middle of an 8 game home-stand and will only play twice this week as they will play San Antonio tonight and then Chicago on Friday Night, then it's a full week off as the Barons won't play again until November 19 against the Texas Stars.

Who can stop the Tornado?

That is the question that the Corpus Christi Icerays will try to figure out as the team's 12 game winning streak is currently the longest of the season and has taken the Tornado to the top of the entire NAHL with a 14-2-3 record with 31 points.

And with a number of players getting named to the NAHL Top Prospects Tournament next month on both sides, the pressure will be on to perform as they will be under a big spotlight as they look to sign NCAA Scholarships.

To check out your favorite teams on the web, here's a series of links to listen online and on the Radio


Dallas Stars: Sports Radio 1310 the Ticket

AHL Live

Texas Stars:  ESPN Austin

San Antonio Rampage:  Sports Radio 760 the Ticket

Houston Aeros:  Houston News Talk 1070

 Corpus Christi Icerays:  Keys News Talk 1440


Here's this weeks Southwest Schedule

National Hockey League

11/11: @ Los Angeles Kings    9:30 PM (FSN Southwest, NHLN-CA)

11/12: @ Anaheim Ducks        9:00 PM  (FSN Southwest Plus)


American Hockey League

11/8: Houston Aeros 2  Abbotsford Heat 3  (SO) (1-0, 1-1, 0-1, 0-0, 0-1)


11/9

San Antonio Rampage VS. Oklahoma City Barons   7:05 PM

Houston Aeros VS. Abbotsford Heat   9:00 PM


11/10

Chicago Wolves VS. Texas Stars     7:30 PM


11/11

San Antonio Rampage VS. Rockford Icehogs    7:00 PM


11/12

Chicago Wolves VS. Oklahoma City Barons     6:05 PM

Rockford Icehogs VS. San Antonio Rampage    7:00 PM


11/13

Houston Aeros VS. Peoria Rivermen     7:05 PM


11/14

Houston Aeros VS. Peoria Rivermen     3:05 PM


Central Hockey League

11/9

Bossier-Shreveport Mudbugs VS. Laredo Bucks     7:00 PM


11/12

RGV Killer Bees VS. Bossier-Shreveport Mudbugs     7:05 PM

Odessa Jackalopes VS. Texas Brahmas    7:30 PM

Allen Americans VS. Laredo Bucks    7:30 PM

Tulsa Oilers VS. Colorado Eagles    8:05 PM


11/13

Laredo Bucks VS. Bossier-Shreveport Mudbugs    7:05 PM

Allen Americans VS. Odessa Jackalopes     7:05 PM

RGV Killer Bees VS. Texas Brahmas    7:30 PM

Tulsa Oilers VS. Rapid City Rush     8:05 PM


11/14

Allen Americans VS. Odessa Jackalopes    4:05 PM



North American Hockey League

11/12

New Mexico Mustangs VS. Topeka Roadrunners    7:05 PM

Corpus Christi Icerays VS. Texas Tornado    7:30 PM



11/13

Amarillo Bulls VS. Wichita Falls Wildcats     7:05 PM

New Mexico Mustangs VS. Topeka Roadrunners    7:05 PM

Corpus Christi Icerays VS. Texas Tornado    7:30 PM

Tonight's Schedule: 12/30

After the Stars won 5-4 against Chicago last night, the Stars are just outside of the playoff spots as the gap from 5th place Nashville to 10th place Detroit is just 5 points separating and several teams that are in that boat are in action tonight.

The biggest game being involved is the as the Los Angeles Kings VS. Calgary Flames at the Saddledome in Calgary as battles like this will be critical towards moving up or down the Western Conference Standings as that's the only All Western Conference Battle tonight as LA hasn't beaten Calgary at the Saddledome since 2005.

Within the Pacific Division, the San Jose Sharks is hosting the Eastern Conference Leading Washington Capitals as it's a battle of 2nd place teams in both Conferences, in addition to chasing down Conference Leaders Chicago and New Jersey, expect a lot of scoring as they are currently 2 of the top 3 scoring offenses in the NHL tonight.

Also, an important game that will most likely be for the Atlantic Division Title as the Pittsburgh Penguins travel to New Jersey where earlier this month, Martin Broduer shut out Sydney Crosby and company to win 3-0 and where Broduer set the All Time Shutout Mark back on December 21.

In the AHL tonight, the San Antonio Rampage will take on the Syracuse Crunch as the Crunch finish up a 3 game Texas Road Trip where both games have gone to OT. Back on Monday night against Houston, a 5-4 win for Houston came in OT while last night against the Texas Stars saw them go up 2-0 just 5 minutes into the game with 2 goals coming from Jared Aulin who scored twice in just 16 seconds.

Tonight, it's San Antonio's turn to take on the Crunch as the Rampage are starting to comeback after having former head coach Greg Ireland fired back in Mid November. Right now the Rampage have won 4 of their last 5 and despite still being last in the West Division, they are starting to catch up with the rest of the Division and being just 9 points back of 4th place Rockford right now.

The Houston Aeros will travel to Chicago as the Aeros and Wolves are neck and neck towards catching the Peoria Rivermen, Milwaukee Admirals, and the Rockford Icehogs who are just separated by just 2 points and are just 4 points back of division leading Texas.

Just one game in the Central Hockey League as the Texas Brahmas host the Bossier-Shreveport Mudbugs as both teams are in the midst of tight Conference Races. For Texas, the Brahmas, the Laredo Bucks and the Rio Grande Valley Killer Bees where just 2 points separate 3rd thru 5th in the South.

It's a similar story in the North as the Mudbugs, Tulsa Oilers, Mississippi Riverkings and the Missouri Mavericks are just 4 points apart which separates 3rd thru 6th in the North. With both teams being in 3rd place, the Brahmas and the Mudbugs will want to separate themselves from the pack as we reach the midway point of the season as we approach the All Star Game which will be in Laredo, Texas on January 13.

Professional Scores

National Hockey League

Atlanta Thrashers 0 Boston Bruins 4 (0-3, 0-1, 0-0)
www.nhl.com/ice/gamecenter.htm?id=2009020590

Pittsburgh Penguins 0 New Jersey Devils 2 (0-1, 0-0, 0-1)
www.nhl.com/ice/gamecenter.htm?id=2009020591

Philadelphia Flyers 6 NY Rangers 0 (3-0, 2-0, 1-0)
www.nhl.com/ice/gamecenter.htm?id=2009020592

Montreal Canadians 2 Tampa Bay Lighting 1 (OT) (0-0, 1-0, 0-1, 1-0)
www.nhl.com/ice/gamecenter.htm?id=2009020593

Colorado Avalanche 4 Ottawa Senators 3 (2-1, 1-0, 1-2)
www.nhl.com/ice/gamecenter.htm?id=2009020594

Los Angeles Kings 1 Calgary Flames 2 (0-1, 1-1, 0-0)
www.nhl.com/ice/gamecenter.htm?id=2009020595

Toronto Maple Leafs 1 Edmonton Oilers 3 (0-1, 0-1, 1-1)
www.nhl.com/ice/gamecenter.htm?id=2009020596

Washington Capitals 2 San Jose Sharks 5 (0-2, 0-1, 2-2)
www.nhl.com/ice/gamecenter.htm?id=2009020597


American Hockey League

Adirondack Phantoms 4 Albany River Rats 2 (1-1, 2-0, 1-1)
http://theahl.com/stats/game-summary.php?game_id=1006548

Springfield Falcons 3 Hartford Wolfpack 5 (2-0, 1-3, 0-2)
http://theahl.com/stats/game-summary.php?game_id=1006551

Peoria Rivermen 2 Toronto Marlies 3 (0-2, 0-0, 2-1)
http://theahl.com/stats/game-summary.php?game_id=1006553

Binghamton Senators 3 W-B/Scranton Penguins 6 (1-3, 1-1, 2-2)
http://theahl.com/stats/game-summary.php?game_id=1006554

Rochester Americans 1 Hamilton Bulldogs 4 (0-2, 1-1, 0-1)
http://theahl.com/stats/game-summary.php?game_id=1006550

Houston Aeros 1 Chicago Wolves 5 (0-0, 0-2, 1-3)
http://theahl.com/stats/game-summary.php?game_id=1006549

Game Story: www.aeros.com/news/news/index.html?article_id=2414

Syracuse Crunch 2 San Antonio Rampage 3 (1-0, 1-2, 0-1)
http://theahl.com/stats/game-summary.php?game_id=1006552

Game Story: www.sarampage.com/news/index.html?article_id=740


Central Hockey League

Bossier-Shreveport Mudbugs 4 Texas Brahmas 3 (SO) (1-1, 2-0, 0-2, 0-0, 1-0)
www.pointstreak.com/stats/pro/boxscore.html?gameid=1067638

Game Story: www.brahmas.com/news/articles/index.html?article_id=1253


Major Junior

Western Hockey League

Moose Jaw Warriors 2 Prince Albert Raiders 1 (0-1, 2-0, 0-0)
http://whl.ca/stats/game-summary.php?game_id=1006563

Medicine Hat Tigers 2 Lethbridge Hurricanes 3 (OT) (2-0, 0-1, 0-1, 0-1)
http://whl.ca/stats/game-summary.php?game_id=1006562

Brandon Wheat Kings 2 Red Deer Rebels 4 (1-0, 0-3, 1-1)
http://whl.ca/stats/game-summary.php?game_id=1006564

Kamloops Blazers 4 Kelowna Rockets 1 (2-0, 0-1, 2-0)
http://whl.ca/stats/game-summary.php?game_id=1006561

Prince George Cougars 4 Vancouver Giants 1 (1-1, 0-0, 3-0)
http://whl.ca/stats/game-summary.php?game_id=1006566

Saskatoon Blades 4 Seattle Thunderbirds 3 (2-0, 2-0, 0-3)
http://whl.ca/stats/game-summary.php?game_id=1006565


Ontario Hockey League

Oshawa Generals 3 Kingston Frontenacs 5 (1-2, 1-3, 1-0)
www.ontariohockeyleague.com/stats/game-summary.php?game_id=16345

Brampton Battalion 2 Mississauga St. Micheals Majors 3 (OT) (2-1, 0-1, 0-0, 0-1)
www.ontariohockeyleague.com/stats/game-summary.php?game_id=16346

Niagara Icedogs 1 Owen Sound Attack 3 (0-0, 1-1, 0-2)
www.ontariohockeyleague.com/stats/game-summary.php?game_id=16347


Quebec Major Junior Hockey League

Acadie-Bathurst Titans 5 P.E.I. Rockets 2 (1-0, 1-0, 3-2)
www.lhjmq.qc.ca/lang_en/index.php?page=342374&id_partie=20576

Cape Breton Screaming Eagles 4 Halifax Mooseheads 2 (3-0, 1-2, 0-0)
www.lhjmq.qc.ca/lang_en/index.php?page=342374&id_partie=20574

Drummondville Voltigeurs 5 Victoriaville Tigers 4 (2-1, 2-2, 1-1)
www.lhjmq.qc.ca/lang_en/index.php?page=342374&id_partie=20578

Gatineau Olympiques 4 Lewiston Maineiacs 6 (0-3, 1-1, 3-2)
www.lhjmq.qc.ca/lang_en/index.php?page=342374&id_partie=20575

Rimouski Oceanic 4 Quebec City Ramparts 3 (OT) (0-0, 1-3, 2-0, 1-0)
www.lhjmq.qc.ca/lang_en/index.php?page=342374&id_partie=20577

Chicoutimi Sagueneens 4 Baie-Comeau Drakkar 3 (1-1, 1-2, 2-0)
www.lhjmq.qc.ca/lang_en/index.php?page=342374&id_partie=20579

Shawinigan Cataractes 1 Montreal De Junior 2 (1-0, 0-1, 0-1)
www.lhjmq.qc.ca/lang_en/index.php?page=342374&id_partie=20580


U.S.A. Juniors

North American Hockey League

Alpena Ice Diggers 1 Marquette Rangers 5 (1-2, 0-2, 0-1)
www.pointstreak.com/stats/pro/boxscore.html?gameid=1068351

Tonight's Games: 12/28

With the Christmas Holiday behind us. The leagues are slowly starting to return to action with the Major Junior Action getting back underway yesterday and the NCAA playing in different Holiday Tournaments throughout the country this week. I will hold off on the NCAA till the Conference Play returns to action after New Year.

Most of the Southwest teams are off tonight, but we have the Houston Aeros who are currently in 5th place in the very tight West Division hosting the Syracuse Crunch who are among the leagues worst. Also the Dallas Stars and both the Texas Stars and San Antonio Rampage are off tonight as well as the Central Hockey League not having any games tonight. Also, Dallas Stars Prospect Scott Glennie is with Team Canada at the WJC, but his team is in action against the Swift Current Broncos.

Professional Scores

National Hockey League

Atlanta Thrashers 2 New Jersey Devils 3 (1-2, 0-0, 1-1)
www.nhl.com/ice/gamecenter.htm?id=2009020576

Carolina Hurricanes 6 Washington Capitals 3 (3-0, 1-2, 2-1)
www.nhl.com/ice/gamecenter.htm?id=2009020577

Detroit Red Wings 0 Columbus Blue Jackets 1 (OT) (0-0, 0-0, 0-0, 0-1)
www.nhl.com/ice/gamecenter.htm?id=2009020578

Montreal Canadiens 2 Ottawa Senators 4 (2-1, 0-1, 0-2)
www.nhl.com/ice/gamecenter.htm?id=2009020579

Boston Bruins 1 Tampa Bay Lighting 2 (0-1, 0-1, 1-0)
www.nhl.com/ice/gamecenter.htm?id=2009020580

Calgary Flames 4 Edmonton Oilers 1 (1-1, 1-0, 2-0)
www.nhl.com/ice/gamecenter.htm?id=2009020581

Minnesota Wild 4 Los Angeles Kings 3 (0-0, 3-1, 1-2)
www.nhl.com/ice/gamecenter.htm?id=2009020582

Phoenix Coyotes 2 San Jose Sharks 3 (SO) (0-1, 2-1, 0-0, 0-0, 0-1)
www.nhl.com/ice/gamecenter.htm?id=2009020583


American Hockey League

Adirondack Phantoms 3 W-B/Scranton Penguins 4 (0-1, 1-2, 2-1)
http://theahl.com/stats/game-summary.php?game_id=1006541

Toronto Marlies 2 Hamilton Bulldogs 5 (1-1, 1-2, 0-2)
http://theahl.com/stats/game-summary.php?game_id=1006537

Grand Rapids Griffins 2 Milwaukee Admirals 5 (0-2, 2-2, 0-1)
http://theahl.com/stats/game-summary.php?game_id=1006540

Syracuse Crunch 4 Houston Aeros 5 (OT) (1-1, 1-2, 2-1, 0-1)
http://theahl.com/stats/game-summary.php?game_id=1006538

Game Story: www.aeros.com/news/news/index.html?article_id=2402

Abbotsford Heat 1 Manitoba Moose 2 (SO) (0-1, 1-0, 0-0, 0-0, 0-1)
http://theahl.com/stats/game-summary.php?game_id=1006539


Major Junior

Western Hockey League

Brandon Wheat Kings 2 Swift Current Broncos 4 (0-1, 2-1, 0-2)
http://whl.ca/stats/game-summary.php?game_id=1006552

Kamloops Blazers 3 Vancouver Giants 6 (0-3, 0-2, 3-1)
http://whl.ca/stats/game-summary.php?game_id=1006553


Ontario Hockey League

Erie Otters 2 Plymouth Whalers 3 (OT) (0-0, 1-1, 1-1, 0-1)
www.ontariohockeyleague.com/stats/game-summary.php?game_id=16338


Quebec Major Junior Hockey League

Victoriaville Tigers 2 Lewiston Maineiacs 3 (1-0, 0-1, 1-2)
www.lhjmq.qc.ca/lang_en/index.php?page=342374&id_partie=20565

Montreal De Junior 2 Gatineau Olympiques 3 (0-1, 2-2, 0-0)
www.lhjmq.qc.ca/lang_en/index.php?page=342374&id_partie=20567

Quebec City Ramparts 1 Rimouski Oceanic 8 (1-4, 0-2, 0-2)
www.lhjmq.qc.ca/lang_en/index.php?page=342374&id_partie=20568

Shawinigan Cataractes 4 Drummondville Voltigeurs 7 (1-1, 3-1, 0-5)
www.lhjmq.qc.ca/lang_en/index.php?page=342374&id_partie=20566


U.S.A. Juniors

North American Hockey League

Marquette Rangers 4 Traverse City North Stars 7 (0-2, 2-4, 2-1)
www.pointstreak.com/stats/pro/boxscore.html?gameid=1068348

Texas Tornado Hall of Fame

With the 2009-2010 season marking the team's 10th year in the D/FW Area. The Texas Tornado will be a team hall of fame in the works. Fans can vote online on the team's website and at games through February 6, 2010.

After that, the inductees will be honored at the March 20th home game against the St. Louis Bandits. They will be 27 former players that fans can vote for (22 skaters, 5 goalies). Fans can vote for their top ten for the inaugural class, they will add 3 more every year after this season.

From the Team Press Release

Each of the nominees is a testament to the best "best practices on and off the ice. The voting criteria will include: Outstanding players (Great Statistics and Leadership), Team Player (Leadership, work ethic, encouraging), community player (commitment to community service), Post Tornado Career (College/Pro Hockey and education attained) and Fan Favorite and Achievement (Contribution back to the Tornado and personal success).

In the near future, they hope to add people like former owners, the people that helped formed the team and others that have made the team successful over it's 10 year history.

Here's a list of players that are on the list. Good luck to all the players that are on the list.

This is going to be interesting to see who the fans will vote for. With many hockey fans in the D/FW Area being of a younger crowd, I think that the players that have played more recently will have a better shot of getting the votes. Fans can vote once per day and anyone who votes more then once per day from a single IP will be thrown out.

No word on how much the voting totals will be updated during the process.

Here's a link with the bios of of the nominees:
http://texastornado.pointstreaksites.com/view/texastornado/news/news_8213


Here's a link to the ballot:
http://texastornado.pointstreaksites.com/view/texastornado/alumni-9554/texas-tornado-hall-of-fame/hall-of-fame-voting

Jason Guerriero, 1999-2001

Jason Deitsch, 1999-2001

Jason Bloomingburg, 1999-2002

Karl Sellan, 2004-2006

Ryan Fuller, 2004-2008

Tom Train, 2002-2006

Geoff Smith, 2000-2003

Brad Cooper, 2002-2005

Billy Mccreary, 2001-2003

Justin King, 2003-2007

Sean Roadhouse, 2005-2008

Bryan Esner, 2001-2002

Jonathan Awe, 1999-2001

Nick Mazzolini, 2003-2005

Luke Flicek, 2003-2004

Dinos Stamoulis, 2001-2003

Austin Miller, 2003-2005

Andy Wozniewski, 2000-2001

Trevor Ludwig, 2002-2004

Billy Skwarczewski, 2004-2006

Brett Blatchford, 2003-2006

Matt Nickerson, 2001-2003


Goaltenders

Ron Vogel, 1999-2000

Brandon-Crawford West, 2000-2002

Ben Bishop, 2004-2005

Al Montoya, 2000-2001

Scott Talbot, 2003-2004

Trying something new with the scores

After a couple of months of putting the weekly schedules and putting the updates scores from the Professional Ranks (NHL, AHL, CHL), the Major Juniors (WHL, OHL, QMJHL), the NCAA and the top 2 US Junior Leagues (USHL & NAHL). Starting next week, i'm going to post the scores on a daily basis ever morning so, they can get more exposure and put some links like game summary's and stories from different websites.

I'm doing this so our readers can more informed and know what's going on better and on a more critical basis. This should make it easier to cover, especially when we get to international events like the WJC and Olympic Tournaments coming up. And All Star Games which will get to during the mid point of the season.

Here's an example from last night's action.

I will still post the weekly schedule, but it will just provide as a schedule and nothing else now.

December 8

Professional Scores

National Hockey League

NY Islanders 2 Philadelphia Flyers 6 (0-2, 2-3, 0-1)
www.nhl.com/ice/gamecenter.htm?id=2009020438

Montreal Canadiens 4 Ottawa Senators 1 (1-0, 1-1, 2-0)
www.nhl.com/ice/gamecenter.htm?id=2009020439

Vancouver Canucks 2 Nashville Predators 4 (0-1, 1-1, 1-2)
www.nhl.com/ice/gamecenter.htm?id=2009020440

Dallas Stars 3 Anaheim Ducks 4 (OT) (2-0, 1-1, 0-2, 0-1)
www.nhl.com/ice/gamecenter.htm?id=2009020441


Central Hockey League

Corpus Christi Icerayz 3 Laredo Bucks 4 (SO) (2-1, 0-2, 1-0, 0-0, 0-1)
www.pointstreak.com/stats/pro/boxscore.html?gameid=1067576

Rapid City Rush 9 Missouri Mavericks 2 (2-1, 3-1, 4-0)
www.pointstreak.com/stats/pro/boxscore.html?gameid=1067577


Major Junior

Western Hockey League

Kelowna Rockets 3 Swift Current Broncos 2 (2-0, 0-1, 1-1)
http://whl.ca/stats/game-summary.php?game_id=1006486

Prince George Cougars 0 Spokane Chiefs 3 (0-2, 0-0, 0-1)
http://whl.ca/stats/game-summary.php?game_id=1006485

Portland Winterhawks 4 Everett Silvertips 3 (OT) (0-1, 3-2, 0-0, 1-0)
http://whl.ca/stats/game-summary.php?game_id=1006484


Ontario Hockey League

Guelph Storm 2 Kitchener Rangers 5 (1-2, 1-3, 0-0)
www.ontariohockeyleague.com/stats/game-summary.php?game_id=16287


Quebec Major Junior Hockey League

Moncton Wildcats 3 P.E.I. Rockets 0 (2-0, 1-0, 0-0)
www.lhjmq.qc.ca/lang_en/index.php?page=342374&id_partie=20516

Acadie-Bathurst Titans 5 Rouyn-Nornda Huskies 4 (3-1, 2-2, 0-1)
www.lhjmq.qc.ca/lang_en/index.php?page=342374&id_partie=20517


NCAA

Non Conference

American Int. 2 Brown 5 (2-4, 0-0, 0-1)
www.uscho.com/box/?date=20091208&vis=aic&home=bn&gender=m


U.S.A. Juniors

North American Hockey League

Alaska Avalanche 5 Kenai River Brown Bears 2 (0-0, 1-1, 4-1)
www.pointstreak.com/stats/pro/boxscore.html?gameid=1068308

Weekend Action in the Southwest

This weekend will have several big time games as the Dallas Stars after winning their first game in a shootout tomorrow night as the Stars came back from a 2-0 hole late in the 2nd period to come back with James Neal getting his team leading 10th goal of the season.

As they started the comeback early in the 3rd period while Mike Modano tied the game with his 1st of the year after being out for nearly with a month as he has barely missed a step while he was out with the injury and has played a big factor away from the puck and has not been afraid to be hit.

Then in the SO, an unlikely game winner came from Stephane Robadias gave the Stars the first SO Winner of the year and only the 2nd goal in the SO for the entire team. Head Coach Marc Crawford decided to make a few changes to turn around the bad fortune in the SO which included making it the first thing they do in practice a couple times recently and putting in Jamie Benn.

When the Stars trailed 2-0, Mike Ribero kept it that way just 22 seconds into the 3rd period when a give away lead to a re directed shot from Patrick Marleau was blocked. Trevor Daley stopped another great chance just a couple of minutes deflected a shot from Doug Murray that was deflected over Marty Turco.

With the win last night and a loss to the Phoenix Coyotes helped the Stars get up to 3rd place just 2 points back of LA and are up to 6th place with 22 points through 18 games.

This weekend for the Stars: Just one game this weekend will come tomorrow with a trip to Phoenix as the Stars will look to distance themselves from the Phoenix Coyotes and continue to move up the Western Conference Standings.

Phoenix has had a good start, but to me, with all the distractions with the ownership situation and the lack of high quality talent on the team right now, sooner or later, they will fall off the pace in the Very tight Pacific Division and expect Anaheim to get off this slump and eventually past them. However, Dave Tippett has been getting a lot out of this team right now and has them believing right now.

@Jobbing.com Arena
Dallas Stars VS. Phoenix Coyotes 8:00 PM

American Hockey League:

After an OT Loss against the Peoria Rivermen on Wedesnday night, The Texas Stars continue their set of games against the Illinois Teams as a road trip to the Rockford Icehogs then a home tilt against the Chicago Wolves as the Stars continue to lead the West Division by 6 points over the Peoria Rivermen right now, several players are tied with 10 points as Greg Rallo, Perttu Lindgren, Aaron Gagon, and Brad Lukowich.

After the Chicago Wolves, the next game in the Lone Star Faceoff as they will take the short trip to San Antonio to take on the Rampage who are on a 7 game losing streak

The other big thing that's helping the Stars is the team discipline as only 3 players are in double digit penalty minutes for the season and not giving opponent's many chances on the PP.

Maybe some home cooking can do the Rampage some good right now as a 7 game losing streak plagues them right now. 2 games for the Rampage this weekend as they host the Chicago Wolves which despite playing better, are still last in the West Division with Chris Chelios playing pretty well with 7 points (1G 6A) since he joined the team back on October 23 against the Manitoba Moose. Point to be taken, the Wolves will be much tougher to play against as the new coaching staff has had some success so far this season.

Then on Sunday afternoon, they will host the West Division Leading Texas Stars for the latest edition of the Lone Star Faceoff.

Houston has a busy weekend with a 2 game set with the Lake Erie Monsters in Ohio, the Aeros are still looking fine in 3rd place, but a successful weekend against what will be a desperate team in the Monsters as the Monsters are looking to get back in the North Division race with teams like the Manitoba Moose and the Grand Rapids Griffins.

After getting home from Ohio, the team starts a 4 game home stand on Sunday against Chicago, next week, the homestand continues with the Peoria Rivermen on November 18 and 2 games against Milwaukee on November 20 and 22.

11/13

@Quicken Loans Arena
Houston Aeros VS. Lake Erie Monsters 6:30 PM

@AT&T Center
Chicago Wolves VS. San Antonio Rampage 7:00 PM

@Rockford Metro Center
Texas Stars VS. Rockford Icehogs 7:05 PM


11/14

@Quicken Loans Center
Houston Aeros VS. Lake Erie Monsters 12:00 PM

@Cedar Park Center
Chicago Wolves VS. Texas Stars 7:00 PM


11/15

@AT&T Center
Texas Stars VS. San Antonio Rampage 3:00 PM

@Toyota Center
Chicago Wolves VS. Houston Aeros 4:05 PM


Central Hockey League

The Texas Brahmas have been in an early season rut with a 4-5-2 record through 11 games, however it's just 4 points back of the Laredo Bucks for 2nd in the Southern Conference. The defending champions will host a weekend set with the Amarillo Gorillas and the Rio Grande Valley Killer Bees at the NYTEX Sports Center.

Elsewhere in the South, The Odessa Jackalopes are coming off a perfect road trip with a pair of wins over the Corpus Christi Icerayz and Bossier-Shreveport Mudbugs, the Jackalopes will begin a 4 game home stand with the Rio Grande Valley Killer Bees, a pair of games against the West Texas Rivals Amarillo Gorillas and the Texas Brahmas as they look for revenge after the Brahmas knocked out the Jackalopes in the Southern Conference Final last season.

Other big games include the Allen Americans against the Colorado Eagles on Friday and Sunday, while the Tulsa Oilers will look to continue their good start with games against the Rapid City Rush and the Mississippi Riverkings. For the Mudbugs, a road trip to Mississippi to take on the

11/13

@NYTEX Sports Center
Amarillo Gorillas VS. Texas Brahmas 7:05 PM

@Desoto Civic Center
Bossier-Shreveport Mudbugs VS. Mississippi Riverkings 7:05 PM

@Ector County Coliseum
Rio Grande Valley Killer Bees VS. Odessa Jackalopes 7:05 PM

@BOK Center
Rapid City Rush VS. Tulsa Oilers 7:35 PM

@Prescot Valley Event Center
Corpus Christi Icerayz VS. Arizona Sundogs 9:05 PM


11/14

@Centruy Tel Center
Rapid City Rush VS. Bossier-Shreveport Mudbugs 7:05 PM

@Ector County Coliseum
Amarillo Gorillas VS. Odessa Jackalopes 7:05 PM

@NYTEX Sports Center
Rio Grande Valley Killer Bees VS. Texas Brahmas 7:05 PM

@BOK Center
Mississippi Riverkings VS. Tulsa Oilers 7:35 PM

@Budwiser Events Center
Allen Americans VS. Colorado Eagles 8:05 PM

@Prescot Valley Event Center
Corpus Christi Icerayz VS. Arizona Sundogs 9:05 PM

11/15

@Laredo Entertainment Center
Rio Grande Valley Killer Bees VS. Laredo Bucks 4:00 PM

@Budwiser Events Center
Allen Americans VS. Colorado Eagles 8:05 PM


NAHL

As both the Texas Tornado and the Wichita Falls Wildcats continue to struggle, the Texas Tornado play the 2nd part of their northwest Roadtrip as the Tornado head to Alaska for a weekend series against the Fairbanks Ice Dogs.

After losing both games to the Wenatchee Wild, the Tornado are looking for better things as the Ice Dogs have Mark Pustin whose among the lead leaders in goals with 13, on the play maker front, Michael Juola is also among the assist leaders with with 22 where he has a crisp and gets away the puck very quickly. For the Tornado, stopping these 2 will need to be stop to have a shot of having any success in the first of 2 road trips to Alaska this season.

For Wichita Falls, a weekend set in Kansas awaits them as the Roadrunners look to extend their lead in the South over the St. Louis Bandits. For Wichita Falls, Brian Sheehan will need to be big for them as he's leading the team with 12 goals while no one else has more then 5 goals on the team.

11/13

@Kansas Expocenter
Wichita Falls Wildcats VS. Topeka Roadrunners 7:05 PM

@Big Dipper Ice Arena
Texas Tornado VS. Fairbanks Ice Dogs 7:30 PM Alaska Time

11/14

@Kansas Expocenter
Wichita Falls Wildcats VS. Topeka Roadrunners 7:05 PM

@Big Dipper Ice Arena
Texas Tornado VS. Fairbanks Ice Dogs 7:30 PM Alaska Time

League Players of the Week

Both the Central Hockey League Player and the Goaltender are from the State of Texas this week as Odessa Jackalopes Defensmen Philippe Plante. As for the CHL Goaltender, Jean-Philippe Levasseur from the Laredo Bucks won the goaltender of the week.

Philippe Plante: Plante helped keep the Jackalopes on top of the Southern Conference by scoring 4 points on the PP (1G 3A). The standout defensemen had points in all 3 of Odessa wins during the week which totaled 5 points (1G 4A), in addition to his great scoring ability, he also had a +3 rating.

The native of Quebec had a pair of helpers in the win over the Corpus Christi Icerayz on Thursday night, a power play goal and an assist in the win over the Bossier-Shreveport Mudbugs Friday and he also assisted on a goal in the teams 5th straight win on Saturday night. The great week for Odessa kept the team on top of the Southern Conference and have the leagues best record at 8-1-1 through 10 games.

Recent Players of the Week:
10/19/09: Joe Guenther of the Amarillo Gorillas
10/26/09: Jeff Pierce of the Odessa Jackalopes
11/2/09: Rob Hisey of the Tulsa Oilers

Jean-Philippe Levasseur: Levasseur won the goaltender of the week after posting a pair of wins against the Arizona Sundogs this weekend. The first year Laredo Buck helped them win 2 of the 3 games after being drilled 9-0 back on November 4. The Bucks came back with 1 goal wins with 3-2 and 4-3 wins on Friday and Saturday night.

For the native of Victoriaville, Quebec, he allowed just 5 goals on the week by stopping 54 of 59 shots. He also helped the team to get in a tie for 2nd place in the Conference. He's currently 4-0-1 with a 2.55 GAA and a .909 SV%.

Recent Goalies of the Week
10/19/09: Mike Brown of the Amarillo Gorillas
10/26/09: Ray Jean of the Mississippi Riverkings
11/2/09: Doug Groenestege of the Missouri Mavericks


North American Hockey League:

North Division: Andy Huff of the Traverse City North Stars
South Division: Jared Rickord of the Springfield Jr. Blues
Central Division: Chris Darnell of the Owatonna Express
West Divisoin: Duncan Mckellar of the Wenatchee Wild
Goalie: Paul Moberg of the North Iowa Outlaws

To Read more on the NAHL Players of the Week: www.nahl.com/potw.cfm


United States Hockey League

Forward: Matt White of the Omaha Lancers
Defensemen: Zach Palmquist of the Waterloo Blackhawks
Goalie: Steven Racine of the Omaha Lancers

To Read on the USHL Players of the Week: www.ushl.com/news/story.cfm?id=2817

Major Juniors

Player: Trevor Parkes of the Montreal De Junior
Goalie: James Reid of the Spokane Chiefs

League Players of the Week

Here's a look at the different players of the week.

This week in the season opener, the Amarillo Gorillas seeped both as the team won all 3 of their games last weekend with a 5-0 shutout over the Wichita Thunder, a 2-1 win in their home opener against West Texas Rival Odessa Jackalopes and the Mississippi Riverkings who got to the Northern Conference Final last year 5-2.

CHL Skater of the Week: Amarillo Gorillas Forward Joe Guenther

Guenther helped push the Gorillas into first place in the Southern Conference with a strong 7 point week (2 G, 5 A). The long time veteran had points in all 3 games the Gorillas won and also finished with a plus-minus ranking of +7.

The New York Native saved his best game of the week for Sunday against Mississippi by scoring the game winner and scoring another while tallying 2 assists in the game. He also scored the game winner in the 2-1 victory in the home opener against the Odessa Jackalopes on Saturday


CHL Goalie of the Week: Amarillo Gorillas Goalie Mike Brown

Brown wins the first goaltender of the week of the season by getting wins in both of his starts with wins over Wichita and Odessa. Like Guenther, who won the CHL Player of the week, he's also from New York State allowed just one goal this week by stopping 60 of 61 shots for a very strong .984 SV% and a GAA of 0.50. All he needed was 18 saves in the win over Wichita. However in the win over Mississippi where he stopped 42 saves against Odessa.

NAHL Players of the Week

North Division: Zach Smoot of the Janesville Jets

South Division: Ryan White of the Topeka Roadrunners

Central Division: Alex Altenbernrd of the Alexandria Blizzard

West Division: Jake Parenteau of the Alaska Avalanche

Goalie: Mike Shibrowski of the Owatonna Express