Saturday, October 31, 2009

Pats vs Raiders (3)

This was the third time so far this season that we saw the Regina Pats take on the Prince Albert Raiders. The first meeting saw the Pats dominate to a 9-3 win. The second one was much different as the Pats lost 3-2, so this one could go either way....

Unfortunately, it went the P.A. way. The Pats lost the game last night be a score of 4-1. Colten Teubert got the lone goal for the Pats in the middle of the third period, as the Raiders goalie was extremely good in net last night. The Pats also took waaaay too many penalties and seemed to be chasing the puck for most of the game. It's a dissappointing loss for the Pats, as it puts them now 4 points behind Prince Albert and in last place in the East devision. With that said, it is still very early in the season, and the Pats next game is against the Medicine Hat Tigers, who have really been struggling lately, so hopefully we can lock up 2 points out of that one!

Oilers Last Two Games...

Well, the Oilers played quite an exciting game on Thursday, although it wouldn't have been as exciting as it was if the Oilers hadn't given up a four goal lead. After dominating all of the scoring in the first period the Oilers built up a 3 goal lead, however Detroit began creeping back into the picture in the second with both teams getting two goals, for a score of 5-2 going into the third. . You have to give some credit to the Detroit kids, they battled in it to the very end and got 3 unanswered goals in the third. Score 5-5 in regulation. Overtime was scoreless, so a seemingly fly-away game ended up going to the shootout. "The Bulin Wall" was great in net for the Oilers stopping all three shots he faced, while Patrick O'Sullivan scored the lone shootout goal, giving the Edmonton Kids the "W".

This morning was quite a different game compared to the one the Oilers played on Thursday. The Oilers never got on the scoreboard and ended up losing 2-0 to the Boston Bruins. This is the 3rd game out of 4 that the Oilers have been scoreless. Granted they are still battling with effects of the flu, but there are more people on this team that are capable of scoring than Mike Comrie... much more!

The Oilers next action is Monday when they take on John Tavares and the New York Islanders at 5:00pm.

Wednesday, October 28, 2009

Oilers Scoreless in Last Two

The Oilers have been bitten by the flu bug, and as a result, have not had a single goal in either of their last two games. The Edmonton kids lost 0-2 to the Canucks on Sunday, a game that saw some "interesting" line combinations to say the least due to so many players being out with the flu. The game against Colorado two days later was not a very fun game to watch for this Oiler fan. The Avalanche jumped out to a 1-0 lead in the first 25 seconds of the game! Apparently the Oilers just weren't ready for that one, as Hedjuk put one past "The Bulin Wall". The Oilers could never get anything going and as a result, Wolski netted two in the third (one on an empty net). Oilers lose again, 0-3.

It is interesting to note that the Oilers were playing blueliner Ladislav Smid, who the very next day was diagnosed with H1N1. Also, Lubomir Visnovsky was unable to finish the entire 60 minute game because he was too sick. Coinsidentaly, Lubo's locker is right next to Smid's. Although Smid didn't miss any games, Gilbert Brule missed three yet does not have the Swine flu, which everyone seems to be baffled by.

Losing a close game is one thing, but not scoring any points in the last two is quite another. Hopefully the Oilers have made it through the worst of the flu, and can get back on the winning track soon! They play the Detroit Red Wings tomorrow night at 7:30pm. You can watch the action live on TSN, I know I will be!

Monday, October 26, 2009

Pats vs Broncos (The Rematch)

The Pats faced the Broncos for the second night in a row, as the home-and-home series came to a close in Regina. The Broncos proved that they really are the worst team on the road, and as a result, the Pats got the win and the 2 points by a score of 5-2. Scoring for the Pats were: Gustafsson(his first as a Pat), Jordan Eberle, Weal, and Hood(2). While Cody Eakin scored both goals for the Broncos in their losing effort. To be fair, this was the third game for Swift in as many days, and they were without some of their key D-men.. but hey, we were without some of our key forwards! With his goal and two assists on the night Regina Pats forward Jordan Eberle moves into a tie for second place in league scoring with 24 points. Jordan also has only played 11 games, while the people he is tied with have played 13 and 14, so in my opinion, for right now, he holds sole possession of the second place title. The Pats have a break until they play Friday in Prince Albert, the Pats beat the Raiders 9-3 one game then lost to them 2-1 the next, so who knows how this game will play out. Their next home game is Wednesday, November 4th when the Medicine Hat Tigers will be in town.

Umm... WHAT?!

Those are the only words that I could muster after hearing of the robbery that took place at the Main Event at UFC 104 on Saturday. If any of you were watching the fight it was OBVIOUS that Shogun had won a decision and should have been announced as "the new" light-heavyweight champ.. but no! Machida somehow, someway managed to get not only a decision but a unanimous decision! My theory is that it must be because the judges found out that he drinks his own piss and decided to reward him with the victory. That's the most logical explanation I could come up with.. I mean come on! This decision was almost, if not worse than Matt Hamill's split decision loss to Michael Bisping back in the day. When Joe Rogan goes to do his interview after the fight, and immediately asks the winner if he would be open to a rematch, then you know everyone thinks the opponent should have won the fight. The fight went for all five rounds, it was quite an unreal fight, I sure enjoyed it. I enjoyed the way Shogun repeatedly punched Machida in the face, kicked him so many times in the ribs that he will be sore for months, and left him with a bruise that looks to be permanent. Yet he lost? Seriously, did I miss something? Did I miss the part where Machida was beating Shogun and deserved to win? Apparenly. I said before that I was on the fence as to whether I even liked Machida or not. Well, it's settled, I hate him. I know, I know, it's not his fault that the judges gave him the win, but.. the whole situation is still annoying! I'm surprised actually at how well Shogun took it, he seemed very calm from just having the UFC belt ripped from his hands. As Dana White says, "Never leave it in the hands of the judges".,... those incapeable, incompetent hands that clearly have no idea what winning a fight looks like!

Saturday, October 24, 2009

Pats vs Broncos

This one's tough to swallow. The first period saw goals from both the pats Weal and the broncos Stickland. Putting the score, obviously, 1-1. The score remained like this through the second and until the dying seconds of the third. 16 dying seconds to be exact. It was at this time that the leading scorer for the Broncos Cody Eakin scored what eventually became the game winning goal. The Pats pulled Ketlo to give the offense a chance, but the Pats just arn't that lucky I'm afraid. The Pats were mere seconds away from at the very least getting 1 point against one of the hardest teams to play on the road, but no. It's interesting to note that the Broncos are now 9-1 at home, but 0-5 on the road. Hopefully we can make that 0-6 tomorrow night when the Broncos come to the Brandt Centre to take on the Pats again. The Pats lines were relatively "crazy" tonight (crazy probably isn't the best word for them, but I'm mad so it's all I can think of for them right now). Being that Strueby is still out with a concussion, Metz has a bruised foot from blocking a shot, and Davidson is having some knee trouble. As a result, the Pats were forced to move Leffler down to the second line and bring new-comer Gustafsson up to join Jordan Eberle and Weal on the first line. Kyle Mulder centered the second line, and Hricina was demoted to the third. On the positive side, the Pats did play a really good road game, in one of the hardest buildings to play in, but those clutch plays just weren't there tonight for the Pats. Good luck to the boys tomorrow, lets bring home the "W", and more importantly, the 2 points! Game starts at a special Sunday time, of 6:00pm.

UFC 104 Tonight!

Lets be honest.. this fight card is relatively awful! The only decent fight is the main event, featuring Machida vs Shogun.. but even then, that fight could be a bust depending on the "type" of fighters that show up. Hopefully the Shogun that shows up will be like the one against Liddell, and not the one against Forrest, or it will be a long night for him. I'm still on the fence as to whether I even like Machida or not. His early fights in the UFC were nothing but an awkward fight style, usually ending in a very boring decision, to which he would squeeze out the victory. However, he has improved grealty and his knockout win to gain the title over Rashad Evans was pretty unreal. With that said, I'm still routing for Shogun, I think it's time for Machida's "0" to go! The UFC is also showing some of the Pre-lims on spike tonight. It is a good plan in theory, the audience gets to see some free fights, which is always appreciated, and if they are good, I am sure it entices a larger audience to pay the $49.95 for the pay-per-view. I think with this fight card, there was no other opption, they had to find some way for people to buy this brutal fight card. But hey, often it's the fighters and fights that you never think will be exciting, end up having something to prove, and can potentially result in some entertaining fights. Cross your fingers that that's what will happen tonight! ps. Go Shogun!

Thursday, October 22, 2009

Pats lose in ToonTown

The Regina Pats opened the scoring on Wednesday night against the Blades with Brett Leffler putting a beauty past Saskatoons goalie. But, the Blades came back in the first to even the score two minutes later. The second saw quite scrambly hockey with goals from Weal of the pats and Elliott and Toomey for the blades. The Pats went into the third down 3-2. Toomey got his second goal of the night for the blades, putting them up 4-2. Jordan Eberle replied for the Pats, but it was too late. As a result, the Regina Pats lose with a final score of 4-3 in regulation. Possibly the greatest loss for the Pats came early in the first period when Matt Strueby took a hard check from behind, resulting in him getting a concussion and cuts on his face, but none that required stitches. Strubes left the game and did not return. When I asked him how he was feeling today he said he, has "a little headache but I'll be fine. Face is sore though." Hopefully Struebs will be back in the lineup as soon as possible! The Pats take on the Swift Current Broncos in a home-and-home Saturday and Sunday night this weekend. The Pats will play at the Brandt Centre on Sunday with the puck dropping at 6:00pm!

Wednesday, October 21, 2009

Question.

How do the Regina Pats go from dominating the Prince Albert Raiders to a 9-3 victory one game, only to lose 3-2 against them in the next meeting? The anwer: that's just hockey I suppose. But still, it's rather annoying, especially when the Pats yet again outplayed the other team but let that extra point slip away in OT. Jordan Eberle opened scoring for the Pats on a dish from Weal, but the Raiders Hickmott replied after the Pats turned the puck over in their own end. Things were all tied up as the boys headed into the second, and a point shot from Colten Teubert managed to get by the Raiders goalie, thus putting the Pats up by 1. The third saw its fair share of scrambling hockey, and resulted in McCallum finding the net in the Pats end. Score 2-2. The Pats drew some penalities in the third but were unable to register another goal, so once again the Pats are going to overtime. Overtime has not been the Pats best friend lately, and tonight was no different. After taking a slashing penalty the Pats were forced to play a little 3 on 4 hockey, a scenario in which 80% of teams score. As a result, Revenko scored the OT winner for the P.A. Raiders and stole the extra point from the Pats. Their consolation prize was about a 2 hour bus ride to Saskatoon, directly after the game. I would imagine that was a silent group. Still, the Pats have the opportunity to redeam themselves tonight against the Saskatoon Blades. It's not an easy task, but one that can still be achieved. Don't forget, the Pats have beaten the Blades this season, while Jordan Eberle was still in Edmonton non-the-less, so this could develope into a very interesting game. Good luck tonight boys!

Monday, October 19, 2009

Pats Back on the Winning Track

The Regina Pats put in a full 60 minute effort on both ends of the ice and it showed. For their efforts, the Pats were rewarded with a "W" and more importantly 2 points. The Pats beat former goalie, Linden Rowat and his new team in the Lethbridge Hurricanes by a score of 4-1. Scoring for the Regina Pats were: Jordan Eberle (2), Matt Strueby and Colten Teubert. While Mestery got the lone goal for the Canes. The Pats now play three away games in a row before returning to the Brandt Centre on Sunday to face the Swift Current Broncos.

Saturday, October 17, 2009

Oilers get the "W"

It was a great night yesterday for the Oilers, who got the win and didn't even have to go to the shootout to get it. The Oilers beat former Oiler, Kyle Brodziak and his new team the Minnesota Wild by a score of 5-2. It was a great team effort by the Oilers, who really had to play together with first line, right winger-Hemsky out of the lineup. Scoring for the Oilers in the win were: Comrie, Penner(2), and Brule (2). Scoring for the Wild were: Pouliot and Brunette. May I just say that I am exteremily impressed with the way Gilbert Brule has been playing since earning a spot on the Oilers roster. Brule has 7 points in as many games, coming from 4 goals and 3 assists. It has been a tough road to get here for Brule, but his hard work is finally paying off. The Oilers next action is Monday as they take on the Vancouver Cannucks.

Close but No Cigar...

That was the story for the Pats last night against the number 5 team in the country, the Kamloops Blazers. Kamloops Shattock opened the scoring, but the one goal lead didn't last long as Hood replied about a minute later for the pats. The Pats went into the second period on a one goal lead coming late in the first courtesy of Matt Strueby. However, The Pats quickley found themselves down one as the second period was coming to a close but a goal from Brett Leffler pulled them into a tie going into the break. Colten Teubert scored for the Pats in the third but the defense couldn't hold off the Blazers and they scored nearly two minutes later to tie the game once again. As the regulation buzzer sounded, the Pats were heading into overtime. It didn't last long, and on one of the luckiest, ugliest, and flukiest goals the Blazers stole the W right from under the Pats feet. It was a tough loss in a game where the Pats clearly deserved the win after playing a hard game, but thats just hockey. Scoring for the Pats in the loss were: Hood, Strueby, Leffler and Teubert
Scoring for the Blazers were: Shattock, Willick, Stretch, and Stebner (OT). The Pats are back in action tonight at the Brandt Centre as they take on Lindon Rowat and the Lethbridge Hurricanes.

Sunday, October 11, 2009

$10,000

That's the amount of money in which Pat Quinn was fined after "speaking his mind" on the Iginla-Souray hit on Thursday.  "I don't understand the players of today," Quinn said on Thursday. "If that had happened in the old days he would have got hit over the head with a stick right after. It was a pretty dirty play in my opinion. He poked his feet out and then piled on top of him. Somehow they never deal with that crap and they won't let the vigilante stuff happen to deal with it. It's disappointing." (TSN.ca) Could the NHL be blowing this comment out of proportion? This blogger thinks so.  I believe the reporters happened to catch Quinn at a very vulnerable moment when he made this comment.  His adrenalin was still pumping from the game, his team just lost a nail-biter in the shootout, and one of his key defensive players now has a concussion because of questionable play.  I believe Quinn got caught up in the moment when he said those comments, which also combined with people taking them too seriously.  I didn't take them seriously when I first heard them, if anything I found them kind of funny.  It's not like Quinn said, "One of our guys should have hit him on the head with a stick." He said that that's "what would have happened in the old days."  But, either way, what's done is done. Say goodbye to 10K Quinner.  

Friday, October 9, 2009

Pats vs The Best Team in Canada

It was an ugly night for the Pats as they took on the best team in the CHL, the Calgary Hitmen.  The Pats could never get any offense going and as a result lost the game 5-0.  The Hitmen proved why they are the top ranked team in Canada with the top ranked power play.  The Pats made some nice plays in an attempt to stir up some offense but the rebounds just never seem to go their way tonight.  Scoring for the Hitmen were: Foucault, Beach, Mackenzie, Fiddler and Kozun.  The Pats have a week long break until they play the Kamloops Blazers next Friday at the Brandt Centre.   

UFC fight of the "Hasbins" has been replaced....

With a much better fight then anyone would have ever seen in the originally scheduled fight. Originally, Tito Ortiz was suppose to make his UFC comeback against former UFC champ and Hall- of-Famer Mark Coleman. However, Coleman has been forced to pull out of the fight with Tito, and in his place will be former lightheavyweight champ..... FORREST GRIFFIN! The two have previously fought in which Tito won the fight by split decision. Fans, get ready for a great fight! Tito is coming off of his breif attempt at commentating for the UFC's enemy Affliction, to which he was absolutely brutal at! Due in part to the fall of Affliction that could be seen a mile away and his recent reconciliation with UFC president Dana White, Tito and his giant monkey head are back. Forrest however, is coming off two straight loses, both of which were quite embarassing to watch. He was TKO'd by Rashad Evans in his first title defense and they KO'd by middleweight stud Anderson Silva which has everyone questioning whether or not Forrest even has a chin. The bout is set for UFC 106 on November 21st. I think I speak for everyone when I say, "GO FORREST!"

Battle of Albert-2

It would have seemed the Oilers were on their way to a 3-2 win over the Flames last night, which would have meant also handing them their first loss.. but, with 1.5 seconds left in the third, Bourque played hero for the flames. Bourque fired a puck through traffic to meet a standing Khabibulin and managed to sneak the shot through the upright goalies feet. Overtime had no scoring so for the second game in a row the Oilers were headed to a shootout. Hemsky, who got the win in the shootout against Dallas, was once again forced into a pressure situation and had to score in order to keep the Oilers in the game. Although he had Kiprusoff beat he went top shelf and banged it square off the post. Oilers lose in a shootout, 4-3. Scoring for the Oilers were: Moreau, Visnovsky and Hemsky. While Langkow, Dawes and Bourque scored in regulation for Calgary, Dawes and Jokinen scored in the shootout. A disappointing loss for the Oil, but they will look to get back on the winning track Saturday when they take on the Montreal Canadians.

Thursday, October 8, 2009

Pats vs Warriors

The Pats were in hostile territory last night as they were looking for their fourth straight win. Unfortunately, the Pats came up short against the Moose Jaw Warriors with a final score of 6-9. You would think that if a hockey team can score 6 goals they would get the W, but not if they let in 9. Offense wasn't the problem last night, scoring for the Pats were: Jordan Eberle(3), Teubert, Strueby, and Hutt. While Stanton, Smith, Howden, Edwards, Bast(2), Hood(2) and Hamonic all registered goals for the Warriors. It was a tough night for the Pats, especially "Guhle the Goalie" who was without a relief because of Ketlo's lingering groin injury. Which has everyone wondering, "Why would you dress a goalie as a backup if he can't even play if need be? Why wasn't Tendler brought up from Sj to fill in as the backup for the night? If Guhle got hurt in the game, what did the Pats plan on doing exactly?" Anyway, it was a hard night for the Pats, but they showed effort until the very end. They will need a full 60 minute effort by every member of the team as they take on the number one team in the country Friday night at the Brandt Centre.

Saturday, October 3, 2009

Make that Three in a Row

The pats seem to be on a role, they won their third straight game tonight as they beat the Red Deer Rebels by a score of 7-3. That brings the pats back to even with a 4-4-0 record. Brett Leffler is now leading the league in points with 4 goals, and 8 assists for a total of 12 points in 8 games. Scoring for the pats tonight were: Delahey (2), Leffler, Mulder, Poletin, Weal and Hood. The pats have combined for a total of 22 goals in their last three games. The pats didn't give up even in the dying seconds of the game and scored with less then 14 seconds left in the game. Things are looking really good for the pats; their new confidence and teamwork is amazing, and the line of Leffler-Weal-Eberle has been having amazing chemistry and incredible finishing ability. Every line seemed to get involved tonight, the defence played well and once again "Guhle the Goalie" came through. The pats next action is Wednesday when they take on the Moose Jaw Warriors for the second time in the regular season.

Two in a Row

The Regina Pats took on the Swift Current Broncos last night at the Brandt Center. Last season the pats were 1-7 against the Broncos but looked great against them yesterday. The final score of the game was 6-1 in favor of the pats. Scoring for the Pats were: Jordan Eberle (2) Strueby, Hutt, Mulder, and Leffler. The Pats are currently playing the Red Deer Rebels and are tied 1-1 after 20 minutes.

Thursday, October 1, 2009

That's more like it

The Pats got their second win of the regular season last night when they played the Prince Albert Raiders. The final score of the game was 9-3 in favor of the pats. Scoring for the Pats: Jordan Weal (3), Jordan Eberle (2), Brett Leffler, Matt Strueby, Brayden Metz and Killian Hutt. It should also be noted that this was Jordan Eberle's first game after being sent back by the Oilers, and Hutt's goal was his first as a Regina Pat. The Pats next action is Friday at home agianst the Broncos.