IHWC Playoffs Stage

With the Qualifying & Relegation Rounds now done with. It's down to the last 8 and man do we have surprises. Canada finished 4th in the Group, Switzerland is looking like a serious threat to win an international medal despite the losses against Norway and Sweden.

Also we have Denmark making it's first ever IHWC Quarterfinals along with Germany bouncing back after a pair of poor performances recently by making the Quarterfinals for the first time since 2003.

Thursday starts to get fun as the Knockout Rounds will get underway with 2 Quarterfinal games from Mannheim and Colonge. Then after an off-day on Friday, Saturday will have the Semifinals which both of them will be in Colonge.

Sunday will feature the Medal Rounds as we will crown this year's World Championship Medalist.

Here's a look at the Playoffs Schedule which begins on Thursday.

Quarterfinals (Thursday)

#2E Finland VS. #3F Czech Republic 4:15 PM Local Time/9:15 AM CDT in Colonge

#1F Sweden VS. #4E Denmark 4:15 PM Local Time/9:15 AM CDT in Mannheim

#1E Russia VS. #4F Canada 8:15 PM Local Time/ 1:15 PM CDT in Colonge

#2F Switzerland VS. #3E Germany 8:15 PM Local Time/1:15 PM CDT in Mannheim


Semifinals (Saturday)

The Saturday Matches will be announced by the Tournament Org.


Medal Round (Sunday)

Bronze Medal Game (SF Losers) 4:15 PM Local Time/9:15 AM CDT

Gold Medal Game (SF Winners) 8:15 PM Local Time/1:15 PM CDT

Tonight's Schedule

With none of the major league playoffs all off last night, plus the start of the Memorial Cup Tonight. It means two things, first is that the season is almost over. Also we are starting to get ready for the Conference Finals in both the NHL & AHL plus the start of the Memorial Cup as the Brandon Wheat Kings will take on the Windsor Spitfires tonight from the Westman Place in Brandon, Manitoba.

This kicks off the Round Robin part of the tournament that will go to May 19 (only 1 Game per day in this Event). Then on Saturday will be the tournament debut of the two other teams as the Calgary Hitmen will play the Moncton Wildcats on Saturday Afternoon.

Also in the NHL, it's the final game of the 2nd Round as the Flyers will look to make some history as only the 3rd team in NHL History to comeback from a 3-0 series deficit as the 1942 Toronto Maple Leafs and the 1975 NY Islanders are the only other NHL Teams to do so. The winner of this game will host the Montreal Canadiens on Sunday Night. Regardless of the Matchup, it's officially going to be an underdog Conference Final as it's going to be a 6th or 7th seed against the 8th seeded Montreal Canadiens.

The AHL will start their Western Conference Finals tonight in Hamilton, Ontario as the Hamilton Bulldogs take on the expansion Texas Stars in Game 1 tonight. Texas is the first expansion team since the 2003 Binghamton Senators to make the Conference Finals in their first year. If they were to win this series and make the Calder Cup Final against either the Hershey Bears or the Manchester Monarchs for the Calder Cup Championship this season.

Then Windsor taking on Brandon in the opening day of the Memorial Cup as it should be a battle of top 6 forwards. For the Spitfires, you know the names of Taylor Hall and Cam Fowler. However, another name that could be interesting to see is Adam Henrique who scored 20 goals in the post season, Scott Timmins (11 Goals), plus Dale Mitchell & Zach Kassian with 7 goals each in the playoffs will be others to watch as well.

Brandon may have one of the top forward groups in the entire major juniors (WHL, OHL, QMJHL). A great combo of size, speed and scoring ability will make them very dangerous. Especially when players like Matt Calvert, Scott Glennie and Brayden Schenn are on the ice.

Every game gets bigger and better as we get all the way to the Stanley Cup in Mid June as the season as hockey fans are getting close to the end of the season.


NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs

Conf. SF Game 7: Philadelphia Flyers VS. Boston Bruins 6:00 PM on Versus

Series Tied 3-3, the winner will host the Montreal Canadians in the Conference Finals.


Stories on tonight's Game.

BOS VS. PHI Ready set for Game 7: www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=529072

PHI Looks to Make History: www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=529083

Who has the Edge? www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=529141


AHL Calder Cup Playoffs

Conf. Finals Game 1: Texas Stars VS. Hamilton Bulldogs 6:30 PM CT/7:30 PM ET


Stories on tonight's Game.

Bulldogs, Stars ready for West Final: http://theahl.com/bulldogs-stars-ready-for-west-finals-p142640

Look for the Texas Stars VS. Hamilton Bulldogs Preview.

Bulldogs Palushaj productive: http://theahl.com/bulldogs-palushaj-productive-clairvoyant-p142650


2010 Memorial Cup

4/15, RR Game 1: Windsor Spitfires VS. Brandon Wheat Kings 7:00 PM

4/16, RR Game 2: Calgary Hitmen VS. Moncton Wildcats 2:00 PM


Stories from this Tournament

Brandon to wear Special Jerseys for opener: www.mastercardmemorialcup.com/news.php?id=1475&y=2010

Brandon ready to defend the Home Ice: www.mastercardmemorialcup.com/news.php?id=1480&y=2010

Rogers Sportsnet to have Internet Broadcast of Games: www.mastercardmemorialcup.com/news.php?id=1479&y=2010

Memorial Cup Notebook: www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/juniors/2010/05/14/king_memorial_notebook/

Brandon Preview: www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/juniors/2010/05/11/memorial_cup_preview_brandon/

Calgary Preview: www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/juniors/2010/05/11/memorial_cup_preview_calgary

Windsor Preview: www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/juniors/2010/05/11/memorial_cup_preview_windsor

Moncton Preview: www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/juniors/2010/05/11/memorial_cup_preview_moncton

5/6 Stanley Cup & Calder Cup Scoreboard

The big story last night was the Detroit Red Wings as a 5 goal 1st period just blew away the Sharks was which led by Johan Franzen who's 4 goals tied a Red Wings Team Record by the most goals in a playoff game in team history.

Joining the goal rush included by Todd Bertuzzi and Valtteri Filppula in the 1st period then Brian Rafalski in the 2nd period to join the Red Wings forward which went from 2 to 6 goals scored in one night as the Red Wings kept their playoffs hopes alive as the Sharks now lead the series 3-1.

San Jose's only goal was scored by Danny Heatly which was scored late in the 2nd period. In the 3rd period with the game already put away by Detroit. Things got chippy as numerous fights lead to misconducts and a couple of ejections as well. The league will review the fights to see if anyone will be suspended for Game 5 and beyond for this series, and mostly for the Sharks it could go beyond for the Western Conference Finals against the Chicago VS. Vancouver Winner.

Pittsburgh VS. Montreal saw a very fast start as the Penguins saw themselves up 2-1 at just 5 minutes into the game. Pittsburgh goals Maxime Talbot and Chris Kunitz put the Penguins up 1-1 and 2-1. Montreal responded with a Tom Pyatt that got the scoring going in the opening minute to eventually go up 1-0 as he scored his first goal of the playoffs to keep the Canadians in the series. After a scoreless second period as both teams took a cautious approach for the rest of the period.

The 2nd period saw the Penguins looking to take over the game with Pittsburgh dominating the SOG Count with a 11-3 advantage. Through 2 periods the Penguins out-shot the Canadians 26-9 through 40 minutes. However it was Montreal that control of the game in the 3rd as Maxim Lapierre and Brian Gionta scored in the first 3 minutes of the 3rd period.

From their on, Montreal goalie Martin Havalt became big again by stopping 16 shots in the 3rd period. For the game he stopped 33 of 35 shots while Pittsburgh Goalie Marc Andre Flurry made 20 of 23 saves. We are tied at 2-2 in the Best-of-7 with Game 5 heading back to Pittsburgh coming up on Saturday Night.

The only game in the AHL saw the Abbotsford Heat use 2 3rd period goals by Mitch Wahl and David Van der Gulik to pull away to win 4-1 as the Abbotsford Heat & Hamilton Bulldogs are now tied at 2-2 in the best-of-7 series. Abbotsford was able to control the game after Wahl scored earlier in the game on the PP to respond to Ryan Russell's goal that made it 1-1 late in the 2nd period. The Ever important Game 5 of the Heat VS. Bulldogs Series takes place on Saturday Night.


NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs

Pittsburgh Penguins 2 Montreal Canadains 3 (2-1, 0-0, 0-2)
www.nhl.com/ice/gamecenter.htm?id=2009030214

Pittsburgh VS. Montreal Game Story: www.nhl.com/ice/recap.htm?id=2009030214

Series Tied 2-2, Game 5 will be on Saturday Night in Pittsburgh


Detroit Red Wings 7 San Jose Sharks 1 (5-0, 1-1, 1-0)
www.nhl.com/ice/gamecenter.htm?id=2009030234

Detroit VS. San Jose Game Story: www.nhl.com/ice/recap.htm?id=2009030234

San Jose Leads Series 3-1, Game 5 will be on Saturday in San Jose


AHL Calder Cup Playoffs

Hamilton Bulldogs 1 Abbotsford Heat 4 (0-1, 1-1, 0-2)
http://theahl.com/stats/game-summary.php?game_id=1007300

Hamilton VS. Abbotsford Game Story: http://theahl.com/heat-roll-past-dogs-to-even-series-2-2-p142558

Series Tied 2-2, Game 5 will be on Saturday Night in Abbotsford, B.C.


Tonight's Playoff Schedule

NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs

Boston Bruins VS. Philadelphia Flyers Game 4,

Boston Leads Series 3-0


Chicago Blackhawks VS. Vancouver Canucks Game 4

Chicago Leads Series 2-1


AHL Calder Cup Playoffs

Worcester Sharks VS. Manchester Monarchs Game 6

Manchester Leads Series 3-2


Chicago Wolves VS. Texas Stars Game 5

Series Tied 2-2


Western Hockey League

Tri-City Americans VS. Calgary Hitmen Game 5

Calgary Leads Series 3-1


Quebec Major Junior Hockey League

St. John Seadogs VS. Moncton Wildcats Game 4

Moncton Leads Series 2-1


USHL Clark Cup Playoffs

Green Bay Gamblers VS. Fargo Force Game 3

Fargo Leads Series 2-0


NAHL Robertson Cup Playoffs

Fairbanks Ice Dogs VS. Traverse City North Stars

Fairbanks is 2-0-0, Traverse City is 1-2-0 in the Round Robin


Bismarck Bobcats VS. Wenatchee Wild

Bismarck is 2-0-0, Wenatchee is 0-2-0 in the Round Robin

Stanley Cup Playoffs 2nd Round Schedule

With the Montreal Canadians finished off the 1st Round in huge fashion by knocking out the top seeded Washington Capitals. That means the top 3 seeds in the Eastern Conference as the Washington Capitals, New Jersey Devils and Buffalo Sabres are done for the season and this leaves the defending Champion Pittsburgh Penguins the top seed at #4.

It will be the Pittsburgh Penguins VS. Montreal Canadains & Boston Bruins VS. Philadelphia Flyers in the Eastern Conference Semifinals. Who will be able to take advantage after pulling off huge upsets in the 1st Round of the playoffs.

The Western Conference we will have what should be absolute classics as the San Jose Sharks take on the Detroit Red Wings & the Central Division Champion Chicago Blackhawks VS. Vancouver Canucks in the other 2nd Round Series.

The 2nd Round will get underway tonight with San Jose VS. Detroit, Pittsburgh VS. Montreal gets underway tomorrow night while the Chicago VS. Vancouver & Boston VS. Philadelphia Matchups begin on Saturday.

Here's the Conference Semifinals Matchups as the NHL Website released this late last night. All Start Times are CDT.


Eastern Conference

#4 Pittsburgh Penguins VS. #8 Montreal Canadains

Game 1, 4/30: @ Pittsburgh 6:00 PM CBC, Versus

Game 2, 5/2: @ Pittsburgh 1:00 PM NBC, CBC

Game 3, 5/4: @ Montreal 6:00 PM CBC, Versus

Game 4, 5/6: @ Montreal 6:00 PM CBC, Versus

Game 5, 5/8: @ Pittsburgh 6:00 PM CBC, Versus*

Game 6, 5/10: @ Montreal 6:00 PM CBC, Versus*

Game 7, 5/12: @ Pittsburgh TBD CBC, Versus*

*If Necessary


#6 Boston Bruins VS. #7 Philadelphia Flyers

Game 1, 5/1: @ Boston 11:30 AM NBC, TSN

Game 2, 5/3: @ Boston 6:00 PM Versus, TSN

Game 3, 5/5: @ Philadelphia 6:00 PM Versus, TSN

Game 4, 5/7: @ Philadelphia 6:00 PM Versus, TSN

Game 5, 5/10: @ Boston 6:00 PM Versus, TSN*

Game 6, 5/12: @ Philadelphia TBD Versus, TSN*

Game 7, 5/14: @ Boston 6:00 PM Versus, TSN*

*If Necessary


Western Conference

#1 San Jose Sharks VS. #5 Detroit Red Wings

Game 1, 4/29: @ San Jose 8:00 PM Versus, TSN

Game 2, 5/2: @ San Jose 7:00 PM Versus, TSN

Game 3, 5/4: @ Detroit 6:30 PM Versus, TSN

Game 4, 5/6: @ Detroit 6:30 PM Versus, TSN

Game 5, 5/8: @ San Jose 9:00 PM Versus, TSN*

Game 6, 5/10: @ Detroit 6:30 PM Versus, TSN*

Game 7, 5/12: @ San Jose TBD Versus, TSN*


#2 Chicago Blackhawks VS. #3 Vancouver Canucks

Game 1, 5/1: @ Chicago 7:00 PM Versus, CBC

Game 2, 5/3: @ Chicago 7:00 PM Versus, CBC

Game 3, 5/5: @ Vancouver 8:30 PM Versus, CBC

Game 4, 5/7: @ Vancouver 8:30 PM Versus, CBC

Game 5, 5/9: @ Chicago 7:00 PM Versus, CBC*

Game 6, 5/11: @ Vancouver 8:30 PM Versus CBC*

Game 7, 5/13: @ Chicago 7:00 PM Versus, CBC*

*If Necessary

Unlikely Hero gives lift, sends series to Game 7 tonight

An unlikely hero in Matt Radoslovich who has scored just 6 points (2G 4A) all year long scored a critical goal to send the Americans to a Game 7 tonight against the Laredo Bucks tonight where the winner will face the Odessa Jackalopes for the Southern Conference Final. Allen is looking to be the D/FW's main hope for hockey glory in Texas with the Dallas Stars missing out of the playoffs and the Texas Brahmas getting eliminated from the playoffs earlier this week.

Tonight's Game 7 will be in Allen where a huge crowd is expected to help the Americans to win the team's first ever playoff series and looking to make history as the 1st expansion team to win the Presidents Cup Championship in Central Hockey League History.


From the Central Hockey League Website: www.centralhockeyleague.com

From Allen, Texas: With the home crowd behind them, the Allen Americans beat the Laredo Bucks 3-2 at the Allen Event Center. The best-of-7 Conference Semifinals series is tied at 3-3 with the deciding game tomorrow night at the Allen Event Center.

Neither team could generate a goal in the opening frame, which marked the first time the teams headed to the locker room in a 0-0 deadlock. Laredo had the first 4 shots in the game, but Allen picked up the pace and ended the period with a 17-9 shot advantage.

Forward Nino Musitelli gave Allen a 1-0 lead 4:02 into the middle frame. The Americans, already playing aggressively, cranked up the intensity after the goal. Laredo's Todd Griffith responded with his 8th point of the series to even the score at 1-1. The 2nd period ended with the score knotted at 1-1.

Hungry for a win, the Americans scored first in the 3rd period, too. Defensemen Jordie Benn found forward Matt Radoslovich in front of Pier-Olivier Pelletier at 5:28. Pelletier turned away Radoslovich's initial shot, but the forward pounded the rebound into the net to put Allen up 2-1. Seven minute later, Justin Bowers poked the puck around Pelletier's pad on a breakaway to increase the Americans' lead to two goals. Darryl Smith brought the Bucks within 1 again at 15:38 on the power play, but Allen refused to let them get back in the game.

With 1:03 remaining in the third, captain Jarret Lukin was called for a tripping penalty. Laredo called a timeout and returned with 6 skaters on the ice. Despite the two-man advantage, the Bucks could not get another puck past Americans backstop Chris Whitley. The Final score was 3-2.

Whitley made 22 saves tonight, while Pelletier stopped 40 shots.

Allen will host the can't-miss game of the season tomorrow, April 7 at 7:30 PM. Winner plays the Odessa Jackalopes in the Southern Conference Final which should get underway this weekend.


Series Tied 3-3

@Allen Event Center

Laredo Bucks 2 Allen Americans 3 (0-0, 1-1, 1-2)

0-1 ALN: Nino Musitelli (Graham) 4:02 2nd

1-1 LAR: Todd Griffith (Elliott, Deschatelets) 13:47 2nd

1-2 ALN: Matt Radoslovich (Benn, Gaudet) 5:28 3rd

1-3 ALN: Justin Bowers (Unassisted) 12:45 3rd

2-3 LAR: Darryl Smith (PP) (Deschatelets, Bes) 15:38 3rd


Game Stats

SOG: LAR 24 ALN 43

PP: LAR 1/4 ALN 0/3

PIM: LAR 6 Minutes on 3 Penalties ALN 8 Minutes on 4 Penalties

Goalies: LAR Pier-Olivier Pelletier 40 SVS on 43 Shots ALN Chris Whitley 22 SVS on 24 Shots

ATT: 2691

3rd Star: Pier-Olivier Pelletier (LAR)

2nd Star: Justin Bowers (ALN)

1st Star: Matt Radoslovich (ALN)

Laredo Runs away with Game 5, Takes 3-2 Series Lead

From the Central Hockey League Website: www.centralhockeyleague.com

From Laredo, Texas: It doesn't seem that long ago that Brent Cullaton was a championship hero for the Laredo Bucks and after coming out of retirement to join this year's post-season edition, the veteran is up to his old tricks.

Cullaton scored a pair of goals and had an assist in Laredo's 5-1 victory over the Allen Americans in Game five of the best-of-7 semifinal series that now gives the Bucks a 3-2 series lead. Game Six will be back in Allen on Tuesday Night.

Laredo's Rookie Goaltender Pell Pelletier had another solid performance making 41 saves including 19 in the 2nd period.

Jeff Bes and Darryl Smith each had a pair of goals and Sylvain Deschatelets had three points (1G 2A) in the 2nd period alone.

Bruce Graham scored the Americans lone goal in what was the most lopsided game of the series so far.

The Series will return North to Allen for Game 6 back on Tuesday Night with a possible Game 7 being on Wednesday Night if necessary.


Laredo Bucks Win Series 3-2


Game Boxscore

Allen Americans 1 Laredo Bucks 5 (0-2, 1-2, 0-1)

0-1 LAR: Evan Schwabe (Griffith, Deschatelets) 1:16 1st

0-2 LAR: Sylvain Deschatelets (PP) (Smith, Looby) 13:50 1st

0-3 LAR: Brent Cullaton (PP) (Bes, Deschatelets) 3:06 2nd

0-4 LAR: Mike Looby (Cullaton, Trimm) 15:57 2nd

1-4 ALN: Bruce Graham (PP) (Fairbarn, Bowers) 16:59 2nd

1-5 LAR: Brent Cullaton (Bes, Smith) 10:55 3rd


Game Stats

SOG: ALN 42 LAR 28

PP: ALN 1/4 LAR 2/5

PIM: ALN 12 Minutes on 6 Penalties LAR 8 Minutes on 4 Penalties

Goalies: ALN Chris Whitley 11 SVS on 14 Shots David Mckee 12 SVS on 14 Shots LAR Pier-Olivier Pelletier

ATT: 3126

3rd Star: Sylvain Deschatelets (LAR)

2nd Star: Brent Cullaton (LAR)

1st Star: Pier-Olivier Pelletier (LAR)

Major Junior Scores and Playoff Updates

The 2nd Round of the Major Junior Playoffs is now underway as the 24 teams that are still in the running for the Memorial Cup Tournament in Brandon, Manitoba continues. Unlike the Conference Quarterfinals, Calgary is making sure that Medicine Hat doesn't give the Hitmen a scare, Calgary gave the Tigers a 5-2 wake up call that the Hitmen have been on a roll since game 5 of the Moose Jaw Series.

Elsewhere in the West, the Brandon Wheat Kings continue to roll as the team took both games in Saskatoon 6-5 in OT & 4-1 in Game 2 last night. With the next 3 in Brandon, the Wheat Kings will be looking to make quick work of the Saskatoon Blades in the Conference Semifinals.

Finally the Kelowna Rockets are proving to be a tough team as players like Mark Guggenburger is looking to use their WHL Championship Experience from last year as the series is tied at 1-1. While the Vancouver Giants won a high-flying Game 1 as 15 goals were scored as the Giants won 9-6 where Brendan Gallagher used a 4 goal game to help the Giants overcome the Winterhawks in the series' opener.

The Ontario Hockey League has gone to form as the top seeds in Barrie and Windsor are leading 1-0 and 2-0. Barrie is currently playing the Brampton Battalion this afternoon in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Semifinal. On an ind. level, it's a battle of top prospects for this year's NHL Draft as Taylor Hall & Jonathan Seguin look to prove their cases that they should be the #1 Draft Pick this summer.

The #2 VS. #3 Series' is going to be where the drama is going to be as the Mississauga & Ottawa have traded blows in the first two games. While the Kitchener Rangers & London Knights have used high scoring games to win in the first 2 games, including a 13 goal game where the London won 8-5 in game 1 where 7 different players scored in the game led by Daniel Erlich who had 2 goals and an assist in the game.

The QMJHL has all 4 of their series at 2-0 as St. John, Drummondville, Victoriaville and Moncton are currently leading the best of 7 Quarterfinals Series' 2-0. This is not surprising as the 4 teams were the top 2 out of the Atlantic & Central Divisions as the Strongest divisions in the QMJHL During the season.


Major Junior Playoffs


Western Hockey League

4/2

Medicine Hat Tigers 2 Calgary Hitmen 5 (0-3, 2-1, 0-1)
http://whl.ca/stats/game-summary.php?game_id=1006989

Brandon Wheat Kings 6 Saskatoon Blades 5 (2-1, 3-4, 1-0)
http://whl.ca/stats/game-summary.php?game_id=1006996

Kelowna Rockets 3 Tri-City Americans 5 (2-2, 0-0, 1-3)
http://whl.ca/stats/game-summary.php?game_id=1007003

WHL Friday Wrap Up: http://whl.ca/friday-s-whl-playoff-round-up-p141849


4/3

Brandon Wheat Kings 4 Saskatoon Blades 1 (0-0, 2-1, 2-0)
http://whl.ca/stats/game-summary.php?game_id=1006997

Vancouver Giants 9 Portland Winterhawks 6 (2-1, 3-2, 4-3)
http://whl.ca/stats/game-summary.php?game_id=1007010

Kelowna Rockets 3 Tri-City Americans 2 (1-1, 0-0, 2-1)
http://whl.ca/stats/game-summary.php?game_id=1007004


WHL Saturday Wrap Up: http://whl.ca/saturday-s-whl-playoff-round-up-p141869


Current Series Update

Eastern Conference

Calgary Hitmen VS. Medicine Hat Tigers: Calgary Leads Series 1-0

Saskatoon Blades VS. Brandon Wheat Kings: Brandon Leads Series 2-0


Western Conference

Tri-City Americans VS. Kelowna Rockets: Series Tied at 1-1

Vancouver Giants VS. Portland Winterhawks: Vancouver Leads Series 1-0


Ontario Hockey League

4/1

Kitchener Rangers 5 London Knights 8 (1-3, 2-2, 2-3)
www.ontariohockeyleague.com/stats/game-summary.php?game_id=16721

Plymouth Whalers 1 Windsor Spitfires 5 (0-2, 1-1, 0-2)
www.ontariohockeyleague.com/stats/game-summary.php?game_id=16722

Mississauga St. Micheal's Majors 4 Ottawa 67s 1 (1-0, 1-1, 2-0)
www.ontariohockeyleague.com/stats/game-summary.php?game_id=16714

Brampton Battalion 3 Barrie Colts 5 (1-2, 1-3, 1-0)
www.ontariohockeyleague.com/stats/game-summary.php?game_id=16734


OHL Thursday Wrap Up: www.ontariohockeyleague.com/ohl-playoff-roundup-thursday-p141826


4/2

London Knights 2 Kitchener Rangers 5 (0-1, 1-2, 1-2)
www.ontariohockeyleague.com/stats/game-summary.php?game_id=16713

Mississauga St. Micheal's Majors 2 Ottawa 67s 7 (1-2, 1-4, 0-1)
www.ontariohockeyleague.com/stats/game-summary.php?game_id=16715


OHL Friday Wrap Up: www.ontariohockeyleague.com/ohl-playoff-roundup-friday-p141846


4/3

Windsor Spitfires 5 Plymouth Whalers 3 (1-1, 2-1, 2-1)
www.ontariohockeyleague.com/stats/game-summary.php?game_id=16723


OHL Saturday Wrap Up: www.ontariohockeyleague.com/ohl-playoff-roundup-saturday-p141867


Current OHL Playoff Series' Update


Eastern Conference

Barrie Colts VS. Brampton Battalion: Barrie Leads Series 1-0

Mississauga St. Micheal's Majors VS. Ottawa 67s: Series Tied 1-1


Western Conference

Windsor Spitfires VS. Plymouth Whalers: Windsor Leads Series 2-0

London Knights VS. Kitchener Rangers: Series Tied 1-1


Quebec Major Junior Hockey League

4/2

Gatineau Olympiques 4 St. John Seadogs 7 (0-3, 3-1, 1-3)
www.lhjmq.qc.ca/lang_en/index.php?page=342374&id_partie=20962

Victoriaville Tigers 4 Quebec City Ramparts 1 (1-1, 3-0, 0-0)
www.lhjmq.qc.ca/lang_en/index.php?page=342374&id_partie=20948

Moncton Wildcats 6 Rouyn-Nornda Huskies 1 (5-1, 1-0, 0-0)
www.lhjmq.qc.ca/lang_en/index.php?page=342374&id_partie=20955

Rimouski Oceanic 4 Drummondville Voltigeurs 5 (OT) (1-1, 2-2, 1-1, 0-1)
www.lhjmq.qc.ca/lang_en/index.php?page=342374&id_partie=20969


4/3

Gatineau Olympiques 2 St. John Seadogs 7 (0-2, 0-1, 2-4)
www.lhjmq.qc.ca/lang_en/index.php?page=342374&id_partie=20963

Victoriaville Tigers 4 Quebec City Ramparts 2 (1-0, 2-1, 1-1)
www.lhjmq.qc.ca/lang_en/index.php?page=342374&id_partie=20949

Rimouski Oceanic 0 Drummondville Voltigeurs 3 (0-1, 0-1, 0-1)
www.lhjmq.qc.ca/lang_en/index.php?page=342374&id_partie=20970

Moncton Wildcats 4 Rouyn-Nornda Huskies 3 (1-0, 2-1, 0-2, 1-0)
www.lhjmq.qc.ca/lang_en/index.php?page=342374&id_partie=20956


QMJHL Series' Update


St. John Seadogs VS. Gatineau Olympiques: St. John Leads Series 2-0

Drummondville Voltigeurs VS. Rimouski Oceanic: Druumondville Leads Series 2-0

Quebec City Ramparts VS. Victoriaville Tigers: Victoriaville Leads Series 2-0

Rouyn-Nornda Huskies VS. Moncton Wildcats: Moncton Leads Series 2-0

Thinel and Plante make difference in a defensive showdown

From the Central Hockey League Website: www.centralhockeyleague.com

From Odessa, Texas: The Odessa Jackalopes moved within one game of pulling off another magic act as they now lead the best-of-seven conference semifinals series' with the Texas Brahmas three games to two. The Jacks won a defensive duel at the Ector County Coliseum 2-1.

Should the Jackalopes win one of the next two games, they would for the second consecutive season erase a 2-0 series deficit losing both games on home ice and then coming back to winning the series.

The teams skated to a scoreless game all the way until the third period when Sebastien Thinel struck for his 4th goal of the series at the 5:32 mark of the final period. Philippe Plante made it 2-0 when he scored a power play goal at the 14:14 mark of the period.

Texas would score a late goal with an extra skater as Tyler Skworchinski scored his fifth goal of the post-season but that is as close as the Brahmas could get.

Both goaltenders were sharp in the game as Joe Palmer made 35 saves for the Brahmas starting his first game of the playoffs after getting action in relief in each of the last two games.

Juha Toivonen started his third straight game and earned his third straight win making 34 saves. His all-time post-season record improves to 10-1.

Game six is scheduled for Monday Night in Texas and Game 7 would be on Wednesday in Odessa if needed.


Odessa Jackalopes Lead Series 3-2


Game Boxscore

Odessa Jackalopes 2 Texas Brahmas 1 (0-0, 0-0, 1-2)

0-1 ODE: Sebastien Thinel (Pierce, Circelli) 5:32 3rd

0-2 ODE: Philippe Plante (PP) (Thinel, Leveille) 14:14 3rd

1-2 TEX: Tyler Skworchinski (EA) (Rouleau) 19:47 3rd


Game Stats

SOG: TEX 35 ODE 37

PP: TEX 0/3 ODE 1/8

PIM: TEX 23 Minutes on 10 Penalties ODE 13 Minutes on 5 Penalties

Goalies: TEX Joe Palmer 35 SVS on 37 Shots ODE Juha Toivonen 34 SVS on 35 Shots

ATT: 3278

3rd Star: Joe Palmer (TEX)

2nd Star: Sebastien Thinel (ODE)

1st Star: Juha Toivonen (ODE)

A 3 goal 1st Period helps Odessa tie the Series against the Brahmas

From the Central Hockey League Website: www.centralhockeyleague.com

From North Richland Hills, Texas: The Odessa Jackalopes got 27 saves from Juha Toivonen and a pair of goals from Sebastien Thinel as they topped the Brahmas, 5-1, at the NYTEX Sports Center on Friday Night. The win evens up the Southern Conference Semifinals series at 2-2 as the road team has won every game in the series so far.

Thinel's first tally was part of a three-goal first period as the Jackalopes took the lead and early control in the game. Mike Ramsay opened the scoring at 7:09, followed by Collin Circelli at 12:53 on the power play, and then Thinel at 15:07 as he took a pass on the right side of the net, and buried his own rebound for Odessa.

The game's scoring was halted until the third period, when Odessa's Jeff Pierce scored on a rebound at 7:11 to extend the Jacks lead to four. Kevin Seibel scored the lone goal for the Brahmas as his wrist shot from the point slipped through traffic, and past Toivonen who never saw the puck.

Thinel capped off the game with his second of the night at 18:47, a bad-angle shot from the left-wing corner on a Brahmas turnover.

It was the second straight game that the Jackalopes ended the first period with a 3-0 lead and the second straight game that Brahmas goaltender, Joe Palmer, came in for relief for Brett Jeager.

The Win now extends the series to at least six games in order to decide a winner. Game five will be played on Saturday back in Odessa at Ector County Coliseum.


Series tied 2-2


Game Boxscore

Odessa Jackalopes 5 Texas Brahmas 1 (3-0, 0-0, 2-1)

1-0 ODE: Mike Ramsay (Lesperance, Bernard) 7:09 1st

2-0 ODE: Collin Circelli (PP) (Dunn, Bernard) 12:53 1st

3-0 ODE: Sebastien Thinel (Pierce, Circelli) 15:07 1st

4-0 ODE: Jeff Pierce (Mbaraga, Thinel) 7:11 3rd

4-1 TEX: Kevin Seibel (Chorneyko, Burto) 14:18 3rd

5-1 ODE: Sebastien Thinel (Unassisted) 18:47 3rd


Game Stats

SOG: ODE 38 TEX 28

PP: ODE 1/8 TEX 0/6

PIM: ODE 18 Minutes on 9 Penalties TEX 31 Minutes on 10 Penalties

Goalies: ODE Juha Toivonen 27 SVS on 28 Shots TEX Brett Jeager 7 SVS on 10 Shots Joe Palmer 26 SVS on 28 Shots


ATT: 2312

3rd Star: Collin Circelli (ODE)

2nd Star: Jeff Pierce (ODE)

1st Star: Juha Toivonen (ODE)

Bossier-Shreveport Complete Sweep of Colorado, Advances to North Conference Final

From the Bossier-Shreveport Mudbugs Website: www.mudbugshockey.com

The Bossier-Shreveport Mudbugs completed a 4 game sweep of the Colorado Eagles with a 4-2 victory in game 4 of the Northern Conference Semifinals Thursday Night at the Century Tel Center. The win gives the Mudbugs their first triumph in a best-of-seven series in three seasons and sent them to the Northern Conference Final for the first time since 2006. Bossier-Shreveport will now face either Rapid City or Missouri in the third round of the 2010 CHL Playoffs.

Ken Carroll had a big night for the Mudbugs, making 36 saves to hold off the high-scoring Eagles and earn his third straight win of the series. Shawn Limpright and Tyrel Lucas each had a goal and an assist as the Bugs built a 3-0 lead on their way to sweeping a playoff series for the fifth time in their history and the first since 2001.

The Mudbugs came out firing early on, gaining the advantage with a pair of powerplay goals. Limpright tapped in a Jamie Milan pass on the doorstep at 4:18 to start the scoring for the home team. Bossier-Shreveport then tallied on it's second man-advantage as well as Tyrel Lucas slid a pass into the shot for Justin Aikns, who beat Anrew Penner top-shelf to make it 2-0. The lead became 3-0 late in the period as Limpright made a nice play around the defense to get the puck in front to Travis Clayton, who chipped in his third of the playoffs at 17:52.

Colorado got on the board in the second frame, needing just eight seconds worth of a power play to get Ed Mcgrane's goal out of a scramble in front and cut the lead to 3-1 in the first minute. The Bugs extended the lead to 4-1 midway through the 2nd period when Lucas redirected Jim Jorgensen's shot past Penner at 10:51.

The Eagles skated to a 15-7 shot advantage in the third, but couldn't beat Carroll to close the gap until Ryan Tobler scored on a backhanded shot in front with 1:05 left in regulation. The Bugs finished off the last minute to earn their second playoff series win over Colorado after being swept by the Eagles last year.

Andrew Penner suffered the loss, making 30 saves as Colorado out-shot the Bossier-Shreveport 38-34 on the night. The Bugs converted two of 5 power plays chances, while the Eagles scored on 2 of 6 opportunities.

The Mudbugs will now await their opponent for the Northern Conference Finals as the other Northern Semifinal plays out. Top-seeded Rapid City leads #5 Missouri 3-0 into the series heading into game 4 tomorrow night at the Rushmore Plaza Civic Center.

Schedules and Ticketing information for round three will be released as soon as they are determined. For more info, call the team office at 752-BUGS or visit www.mudbugshockey.com


Bossier-Shreveport Wins Series 4-0, The Mudbugs will advance to the Northern Conference Final.


Game Boxscore

Colorado Eagles 2 Bossier-Shreveport Mudbugs 4 (0-3, 1-1, 1-0)

1-0 BOS: Shawn Limpright (PP) (Milam, Kyrzakos) 4:18 1st

2-0 BOS: Justin Aikins (PP) (Lucas, Pszenyczny) 11:37 1st

3-0 BOS: Travis Clayton (Limpright) 17:52 1st

3-1 COL: Ed Mcgrane (PP) (Mcleod, Jackson) 0:50 2nd

4-1 BOS: Tyrel Lucas (Jorgensen, Rutherford) 10:51 2nd

4-2 COL: Ryan Tobler (PP) (EA) (Schneekloth, Nelson) 18:55 3rd


Game Stats

SOG: COL 38 BOS 34

PP: COL 2/6 BOS 2/5

PIM: COL 14 Minutes on 7 Penalties BOS 16 Minutes on 8 Penalties

Goalies: COL Andrew Penner 30 SVS on 34 Shots BOS Ken Carroll 36 SVS on 38 Shots

ATT: 3888

3rd Star: Tyrel Lucas (BOS)

2nd Star: Shawn Limpright (BOS)

1st Star: Ken Carroll (BOS)

3 unaswered goals for Laredo tie the series at 2-2

From the Central Hockey League Website: http://www.centralhockeyleague.com/

The Laredo Bucks beat the Allen Americans 4-3 Thursday Night in Game four of the Central Hockey League Southern Conference Semifinals at Laredo Energy Arena. The best of 7 series is tied at two games apiece with a pivotal game five in Laredo.

Pier Pelletier stopped 37 of 40 shots he faced and Todd Griffith had two goals to help the Bucks snap a five-game home playoff losing streak. The Bucks last home playoff win was April 25, 2008 against the Arizona Sundogs.

Laredo was out-shot in the game 40-28.

The Americans jumped out on top very quickly as they tallied a shorthanded goal just 1:05 into the contest. Jarret Larkin jammed in a rebound from the bottom of the left faceoff circle to pick up his 1st goal of the playoffs.

The Bucks would strike back for two goals in a span of 10 minutes to take a 2-1 lead after the first period. Laredo improves to 10-8 in game four of a playoff series.

Brent Cullaton would tie the game at 1-1 at the 3:27 mark of the first when he streaked down the left side of the ice and hammered in a wrist shot from the top of the circle. The goal was Cullaton's first tally of the CHL Playoffs since April 27, 2006 where the Bucks won game two of the CHL President's Cup Final over Bossier-Shreveport. Cullaton has 13 career CHL Playoff Goals.

Laredo took a 2-1 lead with 6:33 left in the first period when Griffith jammed in a rebound from the bottom of the left circle to pick up his third goal of the playoffs. The Bucks were out-shot 15-12 in the first period.

Laredo took a 3-1 lead as they scored their first power play goal of the series 1:20 into the 2nd period. Neil Trimm jammed in a shot from the right side of the crease to pick up his third goal of the playoffs. Trimm scored a goal in games one and two.

Allen would cut the lead to 3-2 when Erik Adams scored on a laser slap shot from the top of the right circle 4:57 into the 2nd. The strike was Adam's third in the series and his second in as many games.

The Bucks would increase their lead to 4-2 with 3:39 left in the 2nd period when they struck on the power-play again. Griffith scored his 2nd goal of the game and his fourth of the playoffs with a rifle from the slot. Griffith now has six career playoff goals. Each team put up 11 shots in the 2nd period.

Colton Yellow Horn cut the Bucks lead to 4-3 with 6:02 in the third period when he scored from the bottom of the right circle. Yellow Horn now has two goals in the series. The Americans pulled their goaltender for the final 1:48 of the third period to try and tie the game but Laredo held on to tie the series. Laredo was out-shot 14-5 in the third period. Chris Whitley suffered the loss as he stopped 24 of 28 shots in the contest.

With both teams tied at 2-2, the series will go at least 6 games with each team playing at least one more home game in this series. Game 5 will be in Laredo tomorrow night while Game 6 will be in Allen on April 6.


Series is Tied from 2-2.

Game Boxscore

Allen Americans 3 Laredo Bucks 4 (1-2, 1-2, 1-0)

1-0 ALN: Jarrett Lukin (SH) (Unassisted) 1:05 1st

1-1 LAR: Brent Cullaton (Rivet, Bes) 3:19 1st

1-2 LAR: Todd Griffith (Schwabe, Deschatelets) 13:27 1st

1-3 LAR: Neil Trimm (PP) (Schawbe, Rivet) 1:20 2nd

2-3 ALN: Erik Adams (Salekin, ONabigon) 4:57 2nd

2-4 LAR: Todd Griffith (PP) (Schwabe) 16:21 2nd

3-4 ALN: Colton Yellow Horn (Lukin, Whelan) 13:58 3rd


Game Stats

SOG: ALN 40 LAR 28

PP: ALN 0/5 LAR 2/6

PIM: ALN 25 Minutes on 7 Penalties LAR 12 Minutes on 6 Penalties

Goalies: ALN Chris Whitley 24 SVS on 28 Shots LAR Pier-Olivier Pelletier 37 SVS on 40 Shots

ATT: 3112

3rd Star: Jarrett Lukin (ALN)

2nd Star: Evan Schwabe (LAR)

1st Star: Todd Griffith (LAR)

Western Hockey League Conference Semifinals Schedule

The Conference Quarterfinals of the Western Hockey League wrapped up last night as the Portland Winterhawks won a wild back & fourth affair where Winterhawks forward Ty Rattie scored the game winner to knockout the Spokane Chiefs to advance to play the B.C. Division Champion Vancouver Giants.

Even though Portland is only a 5 seed, the team finished with a higher point total then the Vancouver Giants who won the B.C. Division that for the most part wasn't that great this year with teams like the Chilliwack Bruins struggling in the 1st Round.

Calgary moved on to the 2nd Round, but not before Moose Jaw gave them a big scare by being up 3-1 in the best of 7 series. Jason Bast was on his way to having a monster series as the Warriors leading scorer was able to score 6 goals and just playing like a mad man in all situations during the series. Also Moose Jaw Goaltender Jeff Bosch also kept the Warriors in the series, including an amazing game in Game 1 where he made 48 saves in a 4-2 win to open the playoffs. However, Calgary outscored Moose Jaw 18-7 in the last 3 games to comeback and win the Best of 7 series.

The other Eastern Conference Semifinal between the Saskatoon Blades & Brandon Wheat Kings should be awesome as both teams are coming off sweeps. Saskatoon's defense was rock solid as the Blades gave up just 3 goals in the series sweep. Brandon took down Swift Current as Wheat King Forwards Brayden Schenn and Matt Calvert lead the way with 9 & 8 points and are looking to rev it up for the later rounds.

The Surprise upset of the 1st Round came as the defending Champion Kelowna Rockets knocked off the Everett Silvertips in 7 games as the home team won each of the first 6 games. Kelowna needed to win on the road when it mattered most with Geordie Wudrick who currently leading the WHL Playoffs in Goals with 8 in the 1st Round. Tri-City is next up for the defending Champions as the Kelowna Rockets & Tri-City Americans will face off in the post-season for the 2nd straight year. Last year, Kelowna knocked off Tri-City in 6 games in route to the WHL Championship last season.

One of the most interesting things to see is how will Vancouver respond as they will be the road team against Portland. Despite winning the B.C. Division and finishing 2nd, the Winterhawks had more wins and points then the Giants. Because of that, the Winterhawks will have home ice in the Conference Semifinals.

WHL Conference Semifinals


Eastern Conference

#1 Calgary Hitmen VS. #5 Medicine Hat Tigers

Calgary Hitmen's Road to the Memorial Cup

West QFS VS. Moose Jaw: Game 1 2-4 L, Game 2 1-4 L, Game 3 7-3 W, Game 4 3-4 L, Game 5 5-2 W, Game 6 7-3 W, Game 7 6-2 W

Calgary Leading Scorers
Brandon Kozun 7GP 12 PTS (3G 9A, +1)
Tyler Shattock 7GP 9 PTS (2G 7A, +6)
Del Cowan 7 GP 8 PTS (2G 6A, +9)

Calgary Goaltending
Martin Jones 7 GP 4-3 3.18 GAA .893 SV%


Medicine Hat Tigers Road to the Memorial Cup

East QFS VS. Kooteany: Game 1 2-6 L, Game 2 0-4 L, Game 3 4-1 W, Game 4 5-1 W, Game 5 5-2 W, Game 6 4-1 W

Medicine Hat Scoring Leaders
Emerson Etem 6 GP 7 PTS (4G 3A, +3)
Bretton Cameron 6 GP 6 PTS (1G 5A, +3)
Linden Vey 6 GP 6 PTS (1G 5A, E)

Medicine Hat Goaltending
Tyler Bunz 4-2 2.32 GAA .915 SV%
Deven Dubyk 0-0 2.96 GAA .875 SV%


All Calgary Hitmen Home Games are @ Pengrowth Saddledome

All Medicine Hat Tigers Home Games are @ Medicine Hat Arena

Game 1, 4/2: @ Calgary 8:00 PM

Game 2, 4/4: @ Calgary 6:00 PM

Game 3, 4/6: @ Medicine Hat 8:00 PM

Game 4, 4/7: @ Medicine Hat 8:00 PM

Game 5, 4/9: @ Calgary 8:00 PM*

Game 6, 4/11: @ Medicine Hat 7:00 PM*

Game 7, 4/13: @ Calgary 8:00 PM*

*If Necessary


#2 Brandon Wheat Kings VS. #3 Saskatoon Blades

Brandon Wheat Kings Road to the Memorial Cup

East QFS VS. Swift Current: Game 1 5-2 W, Game 2 5-3 W, Game 3 5-2 W, Game 4 3-2 OT

Brandon Scoring Leaders
Brayden Schenn 4 GP 9 PTS (5G 4A, +5)
Matt Calvert 4 GP 8 PTS (3G 5A, +5)
Colby Robak 4 GP 6 PTS (0G 6A, +5)

Brandon Goaltending
Jacob De Serres 4 GP 4-0 2.11 GAA .920 SV%


Saskatoon Blades Road to the Memorial Cup

East QFS VS. Red Deer: Game 1 3-0 W, Game 2 4-0 W, Game 3 2-1 OTW, 5-2 W


Saskatoon Scoring Leaders
Stefan Elliott 4GP 5 PTS (2G 3A, +3)
Walker Wintoneak 4 GP 4 PTS (1G 3A, +3)
Gaaelan Peterson 4 GP 3 PTS (3G 0A, +3)

Saskatoon Goaltending
Steven Stanford 4 GP 4-0 0.73 GAA .977 SV%


All Brandon Wheat Kings Home Games are @ Westman Place

All Saskatoon Blades Home Games are @ Credit Union Center

Game 1, 4/2: @ Saskatoon 8:05 PM

Game 2, 4/3: @ Saskatoon 8:05 PM

Game 3, 4/7: @ Brandon 7:00 PM

Game 4, 4/9: @ Brandon 7:30 PM

Game 5, 4/10: @ Brandon 7:30 PM*

Game 6, 4/12: @ Saskatoon 8:05 PM*

Game 7, 4/14: @ Brandon 8:00 PM*

*If Necessary


Western Conference


#1 Tri-City Americans VS. #6 Kelwona Rockets

Tri-City Americans Road to the Memorial Cup

West QFS VS. Chilliwack: Game 1 4-2 W, Game 2 8-1 W, Game 3 1-5 L, Game 4 4-3 OTW, Game 5 3-4 OTL, Game 6 4-1 W

Tri-City Scoring Leaders
Brooks Macek 6 GP 8 PTS (4G 4A, +7)
Kruise Reddick 6 GP 8 PTS (4G 4A, +3)
Brendan Shinnimin 6 GP 7 PTS (5G 2A, E)

Tri-City Goaltending
Drew Owsley 6 GP 4-2 2.46 GAA .922 SV%
Alexander Pechurskiy 0-0 2.93 GAA .920 SV%


Kelowna Rockets Road to the Memorial Cup

West QFS VS. Everett: Game 1 4-5 OTL, Game 2 2-5 L, Game 3 5-3 W, Game 4 5-4 OTW, Game 5 0-4 L, Game 6 5-4 W, Game 7 2-1 W

Kelowna Scoring Leaders
Tyson Barrie 7 GP 9 PTS (2G 7A, +2)
Geordie Wudrick 7 GP 8 PTS (8G 0A, -2)
Brandon Mcmillan 7 GP 7 PTS (0G 7A, +6)

Kelowna Goaltending
Mark Guggenberger 5 GP 4-1 2.72 GAA .910 SV%
Adam Brown 3 GP 0-2 5.26 GAA .868 SV%


All Tri-City Americans Home Games are @ Toyota Center

All Kelowna Rockets Home Games are @ Prospera Place

Game 1, 4/2: @ Tri-City 9:05 PM

Game 2, 4/3: @ Tri-City 9:05 PM

Game 3, 4/6: @ Kelowna 9:00 PM

Game 4, 4/7: @ Kelowna 9:00 PM

Game 5, 4/9: @ Tri-City 9:05 PM*

Game 6, 4/11: @ Kelowna 7:00 PM*

Game 7, 4/13: @ Tri-City 9:05 PM*

*If Necessary


#2 Vancouver Giants VS. #5 Portland Winterhawks

Vancouver Giants Road to the Memorial Cup

West QFS VS. Kamloops: Game 1 4-3 OTW, Game 2 6-3 W, Game 3 5-4 OTW, Game 4 5-4 W

Vancouver Scoring Leaders
Craig Cunningham 4 GP 10 PTS (5G 5A, +7)
Brendan Gallagher 4 GP 10 PTS (4G 6A, +5)
Lance Bouma 4 GP 6 PTS (1G 5A, +5)

Vancouver Goaltending
Mark Segal 4 GP 4-0 3.46 GAA .857 SV%


Portland Winterhawks Road to the Memorial Cup

West QFS VS. Spokane: Game 1 4-5 L, Game 2 2-4 L, Game 3 2-1 W, Game 4 4-2 W, Game 5 4-3 W, Game 6 3-4 L, Game 7 5-4 OTW

Portland Scoring Leaders
Ryan Johansen 7 GP 9 PTS (3G 6A, +4)
Nino Niederretier 7 GP 8 PTS (4G 4A, +3)
Luke Walker 7 GP 5 PTS (4G 1A, -3)

Portland Goaltending
Mac Carruth 7 GP 4-3 3.03 GAA .905 SV%


All Vancouver Giants Home Games are @ Pacific Coliseum

All Portland Winterhawks Home Games are @ Portland Memorial Coliseum

Despite Vancouver Winning the B.C. Division, the Portland Winterhawks had the better record and will have home ice advantage for the Conference Semifinals.

Game 1, 4/3: @ Portland 9:00 PM

Game 2, 4/4: @ Portland 7:00 PM

Game 3, 4/7: @ Vancouver 9:00 PM

Game 4, 4/9: @ Vancouver 9:30 PM

Game 5, 4/10: @ Vancouver 9:00 PM*

Game 6, 4/13: @ Portland 9:00 PM*

Game 7, 4/14: @ Portland 9:00 PM*

*If Necessary

Odessa Uses Strong 1st Period to make it a 2-1 series

From the Central Hockey League Website. www.centralhockeyleague.com

Destined to show the skill and strength that led them to 101 points during the regular season, the Odessa Jackalopes came out flying on Wednesday Night handing the Texas Brahmas just their third loss on home ice in the past three playoff seasons (15-2 at NYTEX Sports Center before tonight). The final was 5-2 and the win for the Jacks got them back in the best-of-7 series now trailing two games to one and guaranteeing they'll head back home at least for a game five on Saturday Night.

Odessa scored twice in the first period when Jeff Pierce's power play goal at 4:50 setting the tone. A pair of D-Men would strike net with Garrett Gruenke and Alex Dunn each scoring goals before the end of the opening frame making the score 3-0 after 20 minutes.

The Brahmas battled back in the 2nd period with Jordan Cameron and Justin Kinnunen each scoring power play goals making the score 3-2 after two periods but that is as close as the defending champions would get.

The Jacks gained some distance and put the game away in a 47 second stretch of the final period when Pierce scored his second of the game and Mike Ramsay struck making the score 5-2.

Sebistan Thinel had 4 assists in the game and Collin Circelli helped out on three of Odessa's goals.

Odessa outshot Texas 44-31 as Juha Toivonen, seeing his first action of the post-season, made 27 saves earning the win.

Brett Jeager, unbeaten in his previous seven playoff games, was pulled after allowing his 5th Odessa Goal and he took the loss stopping 32 of 37 shots he faced.

Texas Brahmas Lead Series 2-1


Game Boxscore

Odessa Jackalopes 6 Texas Brahmas 3 (3-0, 0-2, 3-1)

1-0 ODE: Jeff Pierce (PP) (Circelli, Thinel) 4:50 1st

2-0 ODE: Garrett Gruenke (Thinel, Cricelli) 7:20 1st

3-0 ODE: Alex Dunn (Thinel, Pierce) 10:32 1st

3-1 TEX: Jordan Cameron (PP) (Deitsch, Rouleau) 3:51 2nd

3-2 TEX: Justin Kinnunen (PP) (Skworchinski, Cameron) 10:33 2nd

4-2 ODE: Jeff Pierce (Circelli, Thinel) 5:54 3rd

5-2 ODE: Mike Ramsay (Swiniarski) 6:41 3rd

5-3 TEX: Adam Chorneyko (Pierce, Gale) 14:43

6-3 ODE: Dominic Leveille (EN) (Plante, Karlander) 18:42 3rd


Game Stats

SOG: ODE 44 TEX 31

PP: ODE 1/3 TEX 2/5

PIM: ODE 10 Minutes on 5 Penalties TEX 6 Minutes on 3 Penalties

Goalies: ODE Juha Toivonen 28 SVS on 31 Shots TEX Brett Jeager 32 SVS on 37 Shots Joe Palmer 6 SVS on 6 Shots

ATT: 2178

3rd Star: Justin Kinnunen (TEX)

2nd Star: Juha Toivonen (ODE)

1st Star: Jeff Pierce (ODE)

Ontario Hockey League Conference Semifinals

For the most part the Ontario Hockey League went as scripted as the OHL Conference Quarterfinals say 6 of the 8 first round series wrap up in 5 games in less. Both of the top teams in the Windsor Spitfires & Barrie Colts swept the Erie Otters while the Barrie Colts just thrashed the Sudbury Wolves by scoring 6 or more goals in 3 of the 4 games, including a 11-4 win on the opening night.

Overall, just 2 series were had any kind of drama as the Kingston Frontenacs and Brampton Battalion where just 2 of the games were won by the home team. Kitchener took down the Saginaw Spirit in 6 games as we had a number of close games as Kitchener won just over a minute into the extra period.

Overall, just one game had any kind of blowout as the Rangers beat the Spirit 4-1 back on Game 4. Kitchener will run into their Midwest Divisional Rivalries London Knights as London & Kitchener have been neck-and-neck several times in recent years for the Midwest Division Title in recent years.

The other series that should be coming in with much interest is the #2 VS. #3 Series in the East as the Mississauga St. Micheal's Majors and the Ottawa 67s in the Eastern Conference.

All 4 of the Series' will get underway on Thursday Night. All the Best of 7 Series' will be back and fourth except for the Ottawa VS. Mississauga Series.

Here's a look at the Schedules for the Conference Semifinals.

Eastern Conference


#1 Barrie Colts VS. #5 Brampton Battalion

Barrie Colts Road to the Memorial Cup

QFS VS. Sudbury Wolves: Game 1 11-4 W, Game 2 2-1 W, Game 3 6-2 W, Game 4 6-3 W

Barrie Leading Scores
Bryan Cameron 4 GP 9 PTS (6G 3A, +3)
Alexander Burmistrov 4GP 9PTS (5G 4A, +6)
Alex Pietrangelo 4GP 8 PTS (1G 7A, +6)

Barrie Goaltending
Peter Di Savo 3GP 3-0-0 2.67 GAA .901 SV%
Mavric Parks 1GP 1-0-0 2.00 GAA .938 SV%


Brampton Battalion Road to the Memorial Cup

QFS VS. Kingston Frontenacs: Game 1 4-2 W, Game 2 5-1 W, Game 3 2-4 L, Game 4 4-7 L, Game 5 4-3 OTW, Game 6 2-1 L, Game 7 5-2 W

Brampton Leading Scores
Sean Jones 7 GP 9 PTS (5G 4A, +1)
Scott Tanski 7GP 9 PTS (3G 6A, -1)
Cody Hodgson 7GP 7 PTS (3G 4A, E)

Brampton Goaltending
Patrick Killen 7GP 4-3 2.85 GAA .895 SV%


All Barrie Colts Home Games are @ Barrie Molson Center

All Brampton Battalion Home Games are @ Powerade Center

Game 1, 4/1: @ Barrie 6:30 PM

Game 2, 4/4: @ Brampton 1:00 PM

Game 3, 4/5: @ Barrie 6:30 PM

Game 4, 4/7: @ Brampton 6:00 PM

Game 5, 4/9: @ Barrie 6:30 PM*

Game 6, 4/11: @ Brampton 1:00 PM*

Game 7, 4/12: @ Barrie 6:30 PM*

*If Necessary


#2 Ottawa 67s VS. #3 Mississauga St. Micheal's Majors

Ottawa's Road to the Memorial Cup

East QFS VS. Niagara: Game 1 4-3 W, Game 2 3-1 W, Game 3 5-4 OTW, Game 4 4-5 L, Game 5 5-1 W

Ottawa Scoring Leaders
Tyler Toffoli 5GP 7 PTS (5G 2A, +1)
Corey Cowick 5GP 6 PTS (5G 1A, +4)
Anthony Nigro 5GP 5 PTS (3G 2A, +6)


Ottawa Goaltending
Chris Perugini 4GP 3-0 3.31 GAA .896 SV%
Petr Mrazek 2 GP 1-1 1.38 GAA .955 SV%


Mississauga St. Micheal's Majors Road to the Memorial Cup
East QFS VS. Peterborough: Game 1 4-2 W, Game 2 2-1 W, Game 3 5-3 W, Game 4 3-0 W

Mississauga Scoring Leaders
Devante Smith-Pelly 4GP 5 PTS (4G 1A, +2)
Dustin Ekelman 4GP 4 PTS (3G 1A, +5)
Casey Cizikas 4 4 PTS (1G 3A, +2)

Mississauga Goaltending
Chris Carrozzi 4GP 4-0 1.50 GAA .944 SV%


All Ottawa 67s Home Games are @ Ottawa Civic Center

All Mississauga St. Michael's Majors Home Games are @ Hershey Center


Game 1, 4/1: @ Ottawa 6:30 PM

Game 2, 4/2: @ Ottawa 6:30 PM

Game 3, 4/4: @ Mississauga 3:00 PM

Game 4, 4/6: @ Mississauga 6:00 PM

Game 5, 4/8: @ Ottawa 6:00 PM*

Game 6, 4/10: @ Mississauga 3:00 PM*

Game 7, 4/12: @ Ottawa 6:00 PM*

*If Necessary


Western Conference

#1 Windsor Spitfires VS. #4 Plymouth Whalers

Windsor Spitfires Road to the Memorial Cup
West QFS VS. Erie: Game 1 6-2 W, Game 2 3-1 W, Game 3 7-6 W, Game 4 5-1 W

Windsor Leading Scores
Taylor Hall 4GP 10 PTS (6G 4A, +6)
Zach Kassian 4GP 6 PTS (2G 4A, +3)
Dale Mitchell 4GP 6 PTS (2G 4A, E)

Windsor Goaltending
Phillip Grubauer 4GP 4-0 2.55 GAA .896 SV%


Plymouth Whalers Road to the Memorial Cup

West QFS VS. Sault St. Marie: Game 1 2-3 L, Game 2 5-2 W, Game 3 8-1 W, Game 4 5-3 W, Game 5 6-2 W

Plymouth Leading Scorers
Phil Mcrae 5GP 11 PTS (6G 5A, +6)
Ryan Haynes 5GP 11 PTS (4G 7A, +7)
Tyler Seguin 5GP 10 PTS (5G 5A, +1)

Plymouth Goaltending
Matt Hacket 5GP 3-1 2.38 GAA .940 SV%
Scott Wedgewood 2GP 1-0 1.27 GAA .944 SV%


All Windsor Spitfires Home Games are @ WFCU Center

All Plymouth Whalers Home Games are @ Compuware Center


Game 1, 4/1: @ Windsor 6:05 PM

Game 2, 4/3: @ Plymouth 6:05 PM

Game 3, 4/5: @ Windsor 6:05 PM

Game 4, 4/7: @ Plymouth 6:05 PM

Game 5, 4/8: @ Windsor 6:05 PM*

Game 6, 4/10: @ Plymouth 6:05 PM*

Game 7, 4/12: @ Windsor 6:05 PM*

*If Necessary


#2 London Knights VS. #3 Kitchener Rangers

London Knights Road to the Memorial Cup

West QFS VS. Guelph: Game 1 3-4 OTL, Game 2 4-3 W, Game 3 5-4 W, Game 4 8-2 W, Game 5 6-2 W

London Scoring Leaders
Nazem Kadri 5 GP 14 PTS (4G 10A, +7)
Daniel Erlich 5GP 9 PTS (5G 4A, +4)
Jared Knight 5GP 9 PTS (5G 4A, +5)

London Goaltending
Michael Hutchinson 5GP 4-1 2.84 GAA .901 SV%


Kitchener Rangers Road to the Memorial Cup
West QFS VS. Saginaw: Game 1 3-2 OTW, Game 2 1-3 L, Game 3 2-1, Game 4 4-1 W, Game 5 3-4 L, Game 6 4-2 W


Kitchener Scoring Leaders
Jeff Skinner 6 GP 5 PTS (3G 2A, -1)
Chris Mackinnon 6GP 5PTS (1G 4A, +1)
Julian Cimadamore 6GP 4PTS (3G 1A, +4)

Kitchener Goaltending
Brandon Maxwell 6GP 4-2 2.00 GAA .939 SV%

All London Knights Home Games are @ John Labatt Center

All Kitchener Rangers Home Games are @ Kitchener Memorial Auditourm


Game 1, 4/1: @ London 6:00 PM

Game 2, 4/2: @ Kitchener 6:30 PM

Game 3, 4/5: @ London 6:00 PM

Game 4, 4/7: @ Kitchener 6:00 PM

Game 5, 4/8: @ London 6:00 PM*

Game 6, 4/10: @ Kitchener 6:00 PM*

Game 7, 4/12: @ London 6:00 PM*

*If Necessary

Mudbugs Put the Eagles on Brink of Elinmation

From the Central Hockey League: www.centralhockeyleague.com

Travis Clayton and Shawn Limpright each finished with a goal and an assist as the Bossier-Shreveport Mudbugs defeated the Colorado Eagles 3-1 to take a 3-0 series lead in the Northern Conference Semifinals Tuesday at the Century Tel Center. The Mudbugs will now have a chance to sweep the series on Thursday night in Game 4 and advance to the Northern Conference Finals.

Ken Carroll stopped 24 of 25 shots as the Bugs shut out Colorado until the final minute of regulation of all Eagles five power plays along the way. Dave Pszenyczny also scored for the 3rd consecutive game to help the Bossier-Shreveport built its first 3-0 series lead since the 2001 post-season.

Both teams had a few near-misses in a back-and-fourth first period in which the Mudbugs held a 9-6 shot advantage. On a late Power-Play Opportunity, Jamie Milam's point shot was deflected on its way through and Limpright knocked in the loose puck on the doorstep to give the Mudbugs a 1-0 advantage with just 22 seconds left in the first period.

Early in the 2nd frame, Clayton redirected a long wrist shot by Chirs St. Croix, sending it past Colorado netminder Mike Mole to make it a 2-0 Mudbugs lead. Pszenyczny extended the lead to 3-0 at 11:38, joining a rush as he exited the penalty box and getting a pass from Clayton before beating Mole on the stick side. The Bugs also killed Three Eagles powerplays in the middle period to take a three-goal lead into the locker room.

Colorado out shot Bossier-Shreveport 8-2 in the third period, but couldn't find the back of the net until Riley Nelson scored with 57 seconds left to break up Carroll's shootout bid and provide the final 3-1 margin.

Carroll is now 30-21 in his playoff career after his second win of the series, while Mike Mole made 17 saves and took the loss in his first action of these playoffs. Bossier-Shreveport converted 1 of 5 power plays chances while being out-shot 25-20 for the game.

The series now continue Thursday night with Game 4 as the Mudbugs try to complete the four-game sweep and advance to the third round of the CHL playoffs. Opening faceoff is set at 7:05 PM presented by Willis-Knighton Sports Medicine.


Special Group Tickets packages and Mudbugs single game playoff tickets are on sale now. For more info., call the team office at 752-BUGS or visit www.mudbugshockey.com . Individual tickets to all Mudbugs Home Games are available at the Century Tel Center main box office, through Ticket Master at 318-741-9700 or online at www.ticketmaster.com


Bossier-Shreveport Mudbugs Lead Series 3-0

Game Boxscore

0-1 BOS: Shawn Limpright (PP) (Kyrzakos, Milam) 19:37 1st

0-2 BOS: Travis Clayton (St. Croix, Limpright) 2:44 2nd

0-3 BOS: David Pszenyczny (Clayton, St. Croix) 11:38 2nd

1-3 COL: Riley Nelson (EA) (Tobler, Mcgrane) 19:03 3rd


Game Stats

SOG: COL 25 BOS 20

PP: COL 0/5 BOS 1/5

PIM: COL 14 Minutes on 7 Penalties BOS 12 Minutes on 6 Penalties

Goalies: COL Mike Mole 17 SVS on 20 Shots BOS Ken Carroll 24 SVS on 25 Shots

ATT: 2882

3rd Star: Shawn Limpright (BOS)

2nd Star: Ken Carroll (BOS)

1st Star: Travis Clayton (BOS)

American Superstars Take a 2-1 Series Lead

From the Central Hockey League: www.centralhockeyleague.com

The Allen Americans dominated the Laredo Bucks 4-1 on the road to take a 2-1 series lead in the Conference Semifinals. The lead is the first series lead in the team history for the expansion club.

For the first time in the series, Allen kept Laredo off the scoreboard in the opening period. The Americans scored two goals in an 11-shot frame for both teams. 2010 CHL All-Star Starter Justin Bowers redirected a shot to give Allen the first goal of the game at 7:17. Four minutes later Ryan Fairbarn gave the Americans a two goal cushion.

Laredo cut Allen's lead in half 6:53 into the 2nd period. Forward Todd Griffith scored on a backhander to make it 2-1. The heat between the clubs continued to escalate until Allen agitator Mike Salekin and Griffith dropped the gloves immediately after a faceoff four minutes later. Salekin landed five quick right punches before sitting in the sin bin. Any momentum the Bucks got in the middle frame was squashed when Captain Jarret Lukin found Erik Adams rushing to the net. Adams beat Laredo backstop Pier-Olivier Pelletier for his 19th career playoff point.

Allen started the third with a 3-1 lead and did not give Laredo any opportunities. The Americans limited the Bucks to three shots in the final period. With 32.8 seconds remaining in the game, Justin Bowers sealed the deal with an empty-net goal. The final score was 4-1.

The Allen Penalty Killing unit continued to shutout the Bucks, killing off all four Laredo Power Plays Tonight. Chris Whitley made 24 saves, while Pelletier made 29 stopped 29 pucks.


Allen Americans Lead Series 2-1

Game Boxscore

Allen Americans 4 Laredo Bucks 1 (2-0, 1-1, 1-0)

1-0 ALN: Justin Bowers (Musitelli, Fairbarn) 7:17 1st

2-0 ALN: Bruce Graham (Fairbarn, Bowers) 11:13 1st

2-1 LAR: Todd Griffith (Deschatelets, Lehr) 6:53 2nd

3-1 ALN: Erik Adams (Lukin, Yellow Horn) 19:24 2nd

4-1 ALN: Justin Bowers (PP) (EN) (Musitelli) 19:28 3rd


Game Stats

SOG: ALN 33 LAR 25

PP: ALN 1/6 LAR 0/3

PIM: ALN 15 Minutes on 6 Penalties LAR 19 Minutes on 8 Penalties

Goalies: ALN Chris Whitley 24 SVS on 25 Shots LAR Pier-Olivier Pelletier 29 SVS on 32 Shots

ATT: 4017

3rd Star: Bruce Graham (ALN)

2nd Star: Chris Whitley (ALN)

1st Star: Justin Bowers (ALN)

Allen uses physical a game to win first ever Playoff Game & Tie Series

From the Allen Americans Website: www.allenamericans.com

The Allen Americans played a physical game to beat Laredo 3-2 and earn their first franchise playoff win. The Conference Semifinals series of the 2010 Ray Miron President's Cup Playoffs is tied at 1-1.

Laredo jumped out to an early lead after Todd Griffith backhanded a shot into the cage less then three minutes into the game. The Americans had the score tied up at 10:10, but the referee waived off the goal due to an interference penalty by Allen's Captain, Jerry Lukin. The Americans fought off 4 Laredo Power Plays in the 1st period and Allen had the extra-man advantage twice. There were 16 combined penalty minutes in the opening frame, which is the same amount that was called in last night's contest. Allen went into the first intermission 1-0.

The Americans came out strong in the 2nd period, scoring three straight goals to take a 3-1 lead. Just 1:16 into the frame, Colton Yellow Horn made the Bucks pay after they could not clear the traffic in front of the net. Yellow Horn's tally was the first career playoff goal. Then, forward Nino Musitelli skated into the Bucks zone and went top shelf to give Allen's its first lead of the night four minutes later. The goal was Musitelli's first career playoff goal as well. With 7:38 remaining in the middle frame, Musiteelli's first career playoff goal as well. With 7:38 remaining in the middle frame, Musitelli's poked a rebound around Buck Pier-Olivier's pad on the power play to gave Allen a two goal cushion.

Laredo staged a comeback in the third but could not find the firepower to get past Chris Whitley more then once. Ryan Lehr brought Laredo within one at 5:48. The Bucks put on the extra attacker with 1:12 remaining in the game as the crowd rose to their feet cheering them on its home team. The final score was 3-2.

Whitley recorded his first career playoff win, stopping 30 shots this evening. Pelletier made 21 shots. The teams combined for 64 career penalty minutes in the game, and Allen stopped all nine Laredo Power Plays.

Allen Continues its best-of-7 series in Laredo on March 30, April 1 and April 3. If the series is forced to six games, Allen will host Laredo April 6 at 7:30 PM.

Series Tied at 1-1


Game Boxscore

Laredo Bucks 2 Allen Americans 3 (1-0, 0-3, 1-0)

1-0 LAR: Todd Griffith (Looby, Agarunov) 2:36 1st

1-1 ALN: Colton Yellow Horn (Graham, Musiteli) 1:16 2nd

1-2 ALN: Nino Musiteli (Graham, Bowers) 5:13 2nd

1-3 ALN: Nino Musiteli (PP) (Fairbarn, Bowers) 12:22 2nd

2-3 LAR: Neil Trimm (Lehr, Griffith) 5:48 3rd


Game Stats

SOG: LAR 32 ALN 24

PP: LAR 0/9 ALN 1/5

PIM: LAR 32 Minutes on 12 Penalties ALN 32 Minutes on 16 Penalties

Goalies: LAR Pier-Olivier Pelletier 21 SVS on 24 Shots ALN Chris Whitley 30 SVS on 32 Shots

ATT: 3377

3rd Star: Chris Whitley (ALN)

2nd Star: Todd Griffith (LAR)

1st Star: Nino Musitelli (ALN)

Mudbugs Claim 2nd Straight to take over Series

From the Central Hockey League Website: www.centralhockeyleague.com

Make it two in a row for the Bossier-Shreveport Mudbugs vs. the Colorado Eagles as the Bugs won for the 2nd straight night in Colorado by a 4-3 score. The win gives the Mudbugs a commanding lead as they head home for three straight games and a chance to win the series.

Joe Blaznek, Joe Ori, and Brett Smith all scored a goal and had two assists as the Mudbugs fell behind but came right back tying the game just under a minute and a half after Ed Mcgrane's first period gave Colorado their only lead of the night.

Ken Carroll made 26 saves earning the win as he was summoned into action midway through the first period after John Decarlo left the game. Game three is scheduled for Tuesday night in Bossier-Shreveport.

Bossier-Shreveport Mudbugs Lead Series 2-0


Game Boxscore

Bossier-Shreveport Mudbugs 4 Colorado Eagles 3 (1-1, 1-1, 2-1)

0-1 COL: Ed Mcgrane (PP) (Tobler, Ulanski) 14:33 1st

1-1 BOS: David Pszencyczny (Ori, Milam) 15:57 1st

2-1 BOS: Joe Blaznek (Ori, Smith) 6:19 2nd

2-2 COL: Ryan Mcleod (PP) (Schneekloth, Lutes) 12:53 2nd

3-2 BOS: Brett Smith (Blaznek) 1:46 3rd

3-3 COL: Kevin Ulanski (Tobler, Jackson) 3:50 3rd

4-3 BOS: Joe Ori (Smith, Blaznek) 6:12 3rd


Game Stats

SOG: BOS 23 COL 47

PP: BOS 0/2 COL 2/2

PIM: BOS 6 Minutes on 3 Penalties COL 6 Minutes on 3 Penalties

Goalies: BOS John Decarlo 18 SVS on 18 Shots Ken Carroll 26 SVS on 29 Shots COL Andrew Penner 19 SVS on 23 Shots

ATT: 5289

3rd Star: Brett Smith (BOS)

2nd Star: Joe Blaznek (BOS)

1st Star: Joe Ori (BOS)

Brahmas win Back & Fourth Affair in OT, Take 2-0 Series Lead

From the Central Hockey League Website: www.centralhockeyleague.com

It may be another playoff season but some things never change as last year's championship hero's for the Texas Brahmas, Brett Jeager and Tyler Skworchinski, are at it again the Brahmas to a 3-2 OT Victory in Odessa on Saturday Night giving the defending champions a 2-0 lead in their best of 7 series. The Series' shifts back to Texas for Games 3 and 4 on Wednesday & Friday Nights respectively.

Skworchinski had an unbelievable post-season a year ago scoring 13 times including 5 game winners and this season is taking the same shape if not one that is more impressive. On Saturday night, Skworchinski scored a pair of goals including the game winner in OT with less then 10 seconds remaining in the extra session. He now has four goals in his last three games this season.

Jeager made 46 saves in the game winning his fourth straight decision in this year's playoffs and seventh straight dating back to last year's Ray Miron President's Cup Championship Season. The Brahmas never trailed in Game Two as Lee Jubinville scored less then two minutes into the first period giving Texas a 1-0 lead. Odessa battled back with Sebastien Thinel scoring just under 10 minutes into the first making it 1-1.

In the 2nd period, Skworchinski scored a power play goal making it 2-1 Texas which is where it stayed until the third period where Kory Karlander tied the game early in the final frame. In the OT, the Jacks had two power play chances taking the league's best man advantage during the regular season and having a chance to tie the series but Jeager made several key saves.

Joel Martin finished with 27 saves but takes the loss as he was also awesome throughout most of the game but with less then 10 seconds remaining in the first OT a puck got away from him and was directed in by a crashing Skworchinski.

The Jacks lose back-to-back home games for the first time since late November and for just the second time this season.

Texas Brahmas Lead This Series 2-0


Game Boxscore

Texas Brahmas 3 Odessa Jackalopes 2 (OT) (1-1, 1-0, 0-1, 1-0)

1-0 TEX: Lee Jubinville (Burto) 1:54 1st

1-1 ODE: Sebastien Thinel (Pierce, Van Drunen) 9:11 1st

2-1 TEX: Tyler Skworchinski (PP) (Deitsch, Jubinville) 8:27 2nd

2-2 ODE: Kory Karlander (Van Drunen, Leveille) 2:23 3rd

3-2 TEX: Tyler Skworchinski (Kinnunen, Cameron) 19:53 OT


Game Stats

SOG: TEX 30 ODE 48

PP: TEX 1/6 ODE 0/8

PIM: TEX 18 Minutes on 9 Penalties ODE 14 Minutes on 7 Penalties

Goalies: TEX Brett Jeager 46 SVS on 48 Shots ODE Joel Martin 27 SVS on 30 Shots

ATT: 3622

3rd Star: Dave Van Drunen (ODE)

2nd Star: Lee Jubinville (TEX)

1st Star: Tyler Skworchinski (TEX)

OT Goal by Joe Blaznek cap Game 1 Comeback

From the Bossier-Shreveport Mudbugs Website: www.mudbugshockey.com

Joe Blaznek scored just 42 seconds into OT to complete the a furious rally and lift the Bossier-Shreveport Mudbugs to a 4-3 victory over the Colorado Eagles in Game 1 of the Northern Conference Semifinals Friday Night at the Budweiser Events Center. The Mudbugs hold a 1-0 lead in the best-of-seven series after winning game 1 for the first time in the last 8 playoff series.

Bossier-Shreveport trailed 3-0 entering the third period, but scored three times in a span of just 3 minutes to tie it up and force the OT Session. Blaznek then ended the game in the first minute of the extra session to give the Bugs 1-0 playoff series for the first time since the 2006 their opening series in the 2006 playoffs.

The Mudbugs got off to a great start in the opening period, out-shooting the Eagles 14-6 and generating a few good scoring chances. Colorado did take a 1-0 lead into the locker room though as Jim Jackson's long shot from the wing bounced off John Decarlo's arm and then off the post before finding the net at 2:14 of the first period.

The 2nd period brought more of the same with Bossie-Shreveport skating to a 12-9 shot advantage but still unable to solve Andrew Penner. The Eagles scored twice more in the 2nd period, going up 2-0 when Decarlo stopped Riley Nelson shot from the left circle only to see the rebound bounce off a skate and into the net at 5:34. Later in the period when Ed Mcgrane broke down the left wing and fired a shot into the top corner to extend the lead to 3-0 for Colorado after 40 minutes.

The Bugs then stormed back in the third starting when Adam Hogg was whistled on a four-minute double minor for high sticking. Shawn Limpright started the scoring at 8:10, redirecting a Jeff Kyrzakos shot past Penner to get the Mudbugs on the board. On the 2nd half of the double-minor, Tyrel Lucas got a pass from Chris St. Croix and beat Penner from the bottom of the circle to make it 3-2.

With Colorado on the Power Play just over a minute later, Brett Smith created a shorthanded 2 on 1 break and found David Pszenyczny, who buried the game-tying goal at 11:11. Decarlo made a number of big saves in the third preserve the tie and force OT.

In the first minute of OT, Colorado turned the puck over in their own zone and Blaznek jumped on it, roofing a hard wrister top-corner over Penner's glove to give Bossier-Shreveport the 4-3 win.

John Decarlo stopped 20 shots in the game as the Mudbugs out-shot the Eagles 37-23. Andrew Penner made 33 saves in his first-ever loss to the Bugs. Bossier-Shreveport converted 2 of 7 powerplay chances, while Colorado finished 1 for 4.

The Bugs will now look to take a 2-0 series' lead tomorrow night in Game 2 at the Budweiser Event Center. Opening face off is once again at set for 8:05 PM Central Time with radio coverage starting at 7:45 PM on AM 1130 KWKH. The game will also be shown live online on CHL-TV.


Bossier-Shreveport Leads Series 1-0.

Bossier-Shreveport VS. Colorado Boxscore


@ Budweiser Events Center

Bossier-Shreveport Mudbugs 4 Colorado Eagles 3 (OT) (0-1, 0-2, 3-0, 1-0)

0-1 COL: Jim Jackson (Lutes) 2:14 1st

0-2 COL: Riley Nelson (PP) (Schneekloth, Ulanski) 5:34 2nd

0-3 COL: Ed Mcgrane (Jackson) 13:55 2nd

1-3 BOS: Shawn limpright (PP) (Kyrzakos, St. Croix) 8:10 3rd

2-3 BOS: Travis Clayton (PP) (Lucas, St. Croix) 10:06 3rd

3-3 BOS: David Pszenyczny (SH) (Smith, Mangos) 11:11 3rd

3-4 BOS: Joe Blaznek (Unassisted) 0:42 OT


Game Stats

SOG: BOS 37 COL 23

PP: BOS 2/7 COL 1/7

PIM: BOS 8 Minutes on 4 Penalties COL 14 Minutes on 7 Penalties

Goalies: BOS John Decarlo 20 SVS on 23 Shots COL Andrew Penner 33 SVS on 37 Shots

ATT: 5289

3rd Star: Jeff Kyrzakos (BOS)

2nd Star: Jim Jackson (COL)

1st Star: Joe Blaznek (BOS)