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Mo needs to make a trade perhaps move the goalie Gorsuch for a forward or 2. Corpus Christi looking for a goalie ??
The Soo Eagles need to use their better players, especailly in the shoot out, #9 #19 #18.
#14 for the Soo is NOT the answer.
Jim: with all do respect one of the Soo Eagles player's who you think shoud be in the Shootout has Zero goals this year!
Hurd, let me re-state. I believe the better veterans should take part. Not a 95 rookie who I believe needs another year of midget major.
Jim: well the 1995 rookie you reffer to (Sabatini) is rated by the NHL for the 2013 Draft so I dont think he needs another year of midget major as you believe...
Hurd, I read that. I have been watching the Soo team via fasthockey, and I don't see anything of that nature out of #14. maybe I'm missing something? I'm retired and live in TC and miss the Junior team here and I'm just following the vets that now play for the Soo. I just don't see the skill level from him versus the vets. Just my 2 cents.
can you cover the Central like this as this is stuff worth reading and as so interesting.
Pete,
I'd love to find a writer that would cover the Central like Randy does the North...
Jim is absolutely correct a 95 no matter how good should be playing midget major. Just because you have been scouted by who ever all be it the NHL you know damn well that does not mean you have a ticket to the show and most likely if he was to go to a top midget major program or academy (sydney crosby shattuck st. marys) he may develop just as well if not possibly better with a midget major program over a jr. team. Those players (95,96) should be left to develop one more year before making the jump and give them the opportunity to come into Jrs more prepared.
Jeff,
For the record, Sidney Crosby played major junior in Canada as a 16-year old with Rimouski of the Quebec Hockey League. Just about every major junior team in Canada has as many as four 16-years olds on its roster every year.
Jeff...thus continues the debate over tne overlap of Midjet Minor and Major with 15 to 18 yr old Juniors...with some districts almost no Midjet and thousands of screaming fans going to HS games (ie Minn)....there are different individual, regional, and even $ situations...along with Canada Major Junior and Tier II Junior A, the NAHL and most Tier III teams have chosen several and the USHL is heavy on "young ones"...the U16 and U18 proponents will always say this weakens AAA...I say let there be all...if 15 or 16 year olds are ready, want to and can play at a level with 19 and 20 year olds, and they want them, let them
Ooops...on my above reply...thinking birth years, i should be saying "if birth years 96' and 95'...blah blah blah...with birth years 93' and 92'".....so lets see, that makes a 95' 16 or 17 during this season, or something like that
A reminder that the latest edition of the HOCKEY NORTH SHOW (with yours truly, Randy Russon and Brad Coccimiglio) airs tonight at 6 p.m. on ESPN 1400 Radio.
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Springfield Jr. Blues e-Newsletter
14th edition
Upcoming Events
Oct.12 and 13
Jr. Blues vs Port Huron
7 PM @ Nelson Center
Oct. 19 and 20
Jr. Blues @ Topeka
7 PM CST
Oct. 26 and 27
Jr. Blues vs Jamestown
7 PM @ Nelson Center
Sept. 3 and 4
Jr. Blues @ Johnstown
7 PM EST on 10/3
1 PM EST on 10/4
The Jr. Blues lost two heartbreaking games over the weekend. 18 seconds was the difference between the Jr. Blues and Jamestown as the Jr. Blues surrendered goals both nights in the final 20 seconds of the games. The Jr. Blues return home this weekend to face the first place Port Huron Fighting Falcons
Jr. Blues lose in Shootout
Jamestown scores 2 goals in final 3:30 minutes
The Jr. Blues got off to a good start Friday night in Jamestown, NY. The Jr. Blues took a 1-0 lead into the locker room after the first period despite being outshot 9-3. Tommy Cooney was able to capitalize on a power play late in the first period period. Cooney picked up the puck at the red line and made a nice move to beat a defender. He crossed the blue line and took a shot through a screen that beat the Jamestown goalie low to the stick side.
10 minutes into the second period, Brett Skibba (pictured above) scored a pretty goal on a fantastic individual effort beating the defensemen wide. 3 minutes later, Mitch Rogge would score his first goal of the season in his first game returning from injury. Skibba threw the puck at the goalie's feet and the rebound landed on Rogge's stick who put the puck in the back of the net. James McGing finished the night with 2 assists and Jack Sloan also added an assist. Despite building a 3-goal lead the Ironmen would add a goal of their own with under 4 minutes remaining in the second.
The Jr. Blues would hold a 3-1 lead until 3:10 left in the third period when Ironman defensemen Dylan Zink found the back of the net from the point. With 6 seconds left in the game the Ironmen had a faceoff in the Jr. Blues zone. The draw was won by the Ironmen and again Dylan Zink scored with 3 seconds on the clock. The teams would play to a scoreless overtime. The Ironmen would eventually win the shootout 3-2 and take 2 points.
Late 3rd Period Goal beats Jr. Blues
Jr. Blues fall on last minute goal
Despite outshooting the Jamestwon Ironmen on Saturday night, 27-23, another last minute goal beat the Jr. Blues. The Jamestown Ironmen scored a goal with 17 seconds left in the game to beat the Jr. Blues 2-1.
The Ironmen opened up the scoring on the powerplay on a 3 on 2 rush. Ross Pavek would find the back of the net after the Ironmen beat 2 Jr. Blues fore-checkers. 8 minutes later the Jr. Blues would get a power play goal of their own. Mike Fazio won the draw back to Nate Chasteen who moved the puck to Jack Sloan. Sloan fired the puck on net and Tom Cooney was able to get a stick on the puck, deflecting it past the Ironmen goaltender.
The game would remained tied and the game would be pretty even until 17 seconds left in the third. 2 Jr. Blues players went down to block a point shot from Ironmen defensemen Dylan Zink. The puck would eventually hit both Jr. Blues players and end up on the stick of Ironmen forward Luc Gerdes who was standing wide open on the back side of the net. Gerdes would score the eventual game winner as the Jr. Blues fell 2-1.
First Place Fighting Falcons come to Springfield
Games Friday and Saturday night at 7 PM
The first-place Port Huron Falcons visit the Jr. Blues this Friday and Saturday night. The Jr. Blues return home to the Nelson Center at 7 PM Friday and again at 7 PM on Saturday.
The Fighting Falcons currently hold a North Division best, 9-3 record, including a 3-1 record in their past 4 games. Port Huron holds a 4 point lead on Jamestown and Kalamazoo for the division lead.
The Jr. Blues will also be giving out magnet schedules to the first 250 fans on Friday and Saturday night.
Youth Hockey Weekend
Kids get in FREE with Jersey!
The Jr. Blues are proud to announce youth hockey weekend at the Nelson Center. Any child wearing their Springfield Kings jersey this weekend will get in FREE.
Friday night is Girls youth hockey night and ONLY girls will get in free with their jerseys on. Saturday night is boys youth hockey night and ONLY boys will get in free with the Springfield Kings jersey on.
The Jr. Blues will also be giving out magnet schedules to the first 250 fans on Friday and Saturday night.
Fan Zone Page
Jr. Blues Launch Fan Zone
The Jr. Blues are proud to announce the addition of the Fan Zone page on the Jr. Blues website. Please visit the Fan Zone for more information!
The Fan Zone includes videos, a facebook link, a twitter link, our Fan of the Week and the Volunteer of the Month.
Coming soon to the Fan Zone is our merchandise page where fans can buy official Jr. Blues gear online!
Jr. Blues Fan Zone
As always, thanks for your support of the Springfield Jr. Blues! Make sure to come out and support your Springfield Jr. Blues.
Sincerely,
Tony Zasowski
Springfield Jr Blues
posted Oct. 9th, 2012 - 7:43pm
Jack Dodd says:
hey Randy! really enjoyed your 'Hockey North Radio Show' this evening! Excellent coverage of the 3 Junior hockey leagues and with the 4 guests and such I just wanted to tell you how much I enjoyd listening.
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