Snickas blown off the rink by the Storm 6-1.
For the first 8 minutes it looked like Snickas were the better team and just might be able to turn their fortunes around against the SU Storm, but then the goals came. For the next period and half the Storm scored at will and Snickas never had a chance.
What makes the loss tolerable is that Snickas still remain in first place and head into the final game of the season knowing just a single point will give them the Regular Season title.
Game Notes:
- Snickas played without two of their top offensive perfomers; Craig Morton (Hand) & Brian Titherington (Flu)
-Dave Pearson's third period goal for Snickas kept their streak of not being shutout intact. Snickas have now played 87 regular season games in a row where they've scored at least a goal.
Snickas Stats:
Goal: Dave Pearson (6)
Assists: Paul Stinnett (9) & Chris Murdoch (9)
Tuesday, February 27, 2007
Monday, February 26, 2007
Snickas Weekly: Special Injury Update
Snickas centre Craig Morton's playing status has been changed from Probable to Doubtful. He will remain a Game Time Decision.
Craig had the stitches in his left hand removed this morning but Team Officials are concerned about the cut reopening & leading to a possible infection.
Snickas Weekly will keep you posted.
Craig had the stitches in his left hand removed this morning but Team Officials are concerned about the cut reopening & leading to a possible infection.
Snickas Weekly will keep you posted.
Snickas Weekly
3 teams, one spot. 3 teams, 3 points separating them. 3 teams, each with only 2 games left.
The Seamen, The Swamp Donkeys and Snickas all head into the penultimate week of the season with their eyes on the Prize; a Spot in the Starbucks Super Series (The Champions League). Super Series spots are reserved for only the Regular season Champs, Snickas currently sit in the pole position with 26 points, Seamen are two behind and the Swamp Donkeys are 3 back.
Tonight Snickas take on a team that has given them a rough ride so far this season. The Sports Unlimited Storm have twice beaten Snickas (4-2, 6-3) this year but in both games Snickas did have early leads.
A win tonight coupled with losses from the Donkeys and Seamen will give Snickas the regular season title. It would be their 3rd Regular Season Title in 4 years. Tonight's action gets underway at 7:15pm at the Powerade Centre in Brampton.
Injury Note:
Craig Morton is listed as a Game Time Decision. Craig had hoped to have his stitches removed on Thursday but that deadline was pushed back to the weekend in a effort to have the wound heal more naturally. Craig did visit with Doctors on the weekend, but no official word of the outcome has come from the team.
Feeling Hot:
Paul Stinnett has been lights out of late, 11 points in last 5 games.
Feeling Cold:
Kirk Burgess is having by far his worst season in a Snickas uniform, A 4.40 GAA in the last 5 games lowlights his recent downfall.
The Seamen, The Swamp Donkeys and Snickas all head into the penultimate week of the season with their eyes on the Prize; a Spot in the Starbucks Super Series (The Champions League). Super Series spots are reserved for only the Regular season Champs, Snickas currently sit in the pole position with 26 points, Seamen are two behind and the Swamp Donkeys are 3 back.
Tonight Snickas take on a team that has given them a rough ride so far this season. The Sports Unlimited Storm have twice beaten Snickas (4-2, 6-3) this year but in both games Snickas did have early leads.
A win tonight coupled with losses from the Donkeys and Seamen will give Snickas the regular season title. It would be their 3rd Regular Season Title in 4 years. Tonight's action gets underway at 7:15pm at the Powerade Centre in Brampton.
Injury Note:
Craig Morton is listed as a Game Time Decision. Craig had hoped to have his stitches removed on Thursday but that deadline was pushed back to the weekend in a effort to have the wound heal more naturally. Craig did visit with Doctors on the weekend, but no official word of the outcome has come from the team.
Feeling Hot:
Paul Stinnett has been lights out of late, 11 points in last 5 games.
Feeling Cold:
Kirk Burgess is having by far his worst season in a Snickas uniform, A 4.40 GAA in the last 5 games lowlights his recent downfall.
Tuesday, February 20, 2007
The Wrap: Snickas vs. The Seamen
View from the top: Snickas sit first overall!!!
In a game that featured two teams tied for top spot, it only ever looked like one would be the winner. Snickas came out and grabbed the most important game of the season by the neck and never gave it back. A pair of 3 goal spurts sunk the Seamen. Despite pulling to within a goal midway through the second, the Seamen just could find away past a vastly improved Snickas backline. Snickas goalie Kirk Burgess and the entire defence corps were solid and even weathered the storm of having one of their blueliners ejected in the second period. Pete Hogan, UFC'd a Seaman to the ice and both were sent off for an early shower.
Despite playing without their leading scorer, Snickas still racked up 6 goals for the third time in the last four games. The goal of the night came from the most unlikely of sources; Gary Hogan, known for his fine defensive work broke up a pass while killing a penalty, noticed no one between the Seamen goalie and himself and took off. Gary was all alone from Centre Ice on, and with a quick move scored what would turn out to be the eventual game winner.
Snickas Stars:
1st Star: Chris Morton. With his brother on the shelf, Captain Chris scored twice and added an assist.
2nd Star: Dan Tojeira. Dan showed again last night why most teams want no part of him. His sandpaper style mixed with soft hands, Dan helped himself to a goal and 2 assists.
3rd Star: Chris Murdoch. The free spirited defencemen played with a wooden stick for the first time since Atom and racked up a trio of assists.
Snickas Game Stats:
Goals: Paul Stinnett (14), Chris Morton 2(8,9), Gary Hogan (2), Dan Tojeira (6) & David Mammoliti (5).
Assists: Dan Tojeira 2(12,13), Chris Murdoch 3(6,7,8), Chris Morton (17), Dave Pearson (3), Neil Townsend (12), Paul Stinnett (8).
In a game that featured two teams tied for top spot, it only ever looked like one would be the winner. Snickas came out and grabbed the most important game of the season by the neck and never gave it back. A pair of 3 goal spurts sunk the Seamen. Despite pulling to within a goal midway through the second, the Seamen just could find away past a vastly improved Snickas backline. Snickas goalie Kirk Burgess and the entire defence corps were solid and even weathered the storm of having one of their blueliners ejected in the second period. Pete Hogan, UFC'd a Seaman to the ice and both were sent off for an early shower.
Despite playing without their leading scorer, Snickas still racked up 6 goals for the third time in the last four games. The goal of the night came from the most unlikely of sources; Gary Hogan, known for his fine defensive work broke up a pass while killing a penalty, noticed no one between the Seamen goalie and himself and took off. Gary was all alone from Centre Ice on, and with a quick move scored what would turn out to be the eventual game winner.
The win moves Snickas into soul possession of first overall with just two games remaining in the regular season.
Snickas Stars:
1st Star: Chris Morton. With his brother on the shelf, Captain Chris scored twice and added an assist.
2nd Star: Dan Tojeira. Dan showed again last night why most teams want no part of him. His sandpaper style mixed with soft hands, Dan helped himself to a goal and 2 assists.
3rd Star: Chris Murdoch. The free spirited defencemen played with a wooden stick for the first time since Atom and racked up a trio of assists.
Snickas Game Stats:
Goals: Paul Stinnett (14), Chris Morton 2(8,9), Gary Hogan (2), Dan Tojeira (6) & David Mammoliti (5).
Assists: Dan Tojeira 2(12,13), Chris Murdoch 3(6,7,8), Chris Morton (17), Dave Pearson (3), Neil Townsend (12), Paul Stinnett (8).
Monday, February 19, 2007
Snickas Weekly
With arguably the most important game of the season less than 12 hours away Snickas have just learned they will be without their number one centre and point producer.
Craig Morton will be out of the lineup for tonight's battle for first place. Morton, who is second in League scoring sliced open a finger Thursday at work and will not be able to play due to the 10 stitches in his hand. This is a major blow for a team whose offense was looking up stoppable in recent weeks.
Tonight's match up against the Seamen will decide who heads into the final 2 games of the season in first place. Both teams have 24 points but the Seamen sit first based the Fewest Penalty Minutes Tie Breaker Rule. Snickas and the Seamen have met 3 times this year with Snickas winning all three (3-1, 4-1, & 3-1). Tonight's game also features the Leagues top offence (78 goals in 19 games for Snickas) and the Leagues top defence (37 goals allowed in 19 games for the Seamen).
The puck drops for this titanic battle at 11pm at the Powerade Centre.
Craig Morton will be out of the lineup for tonight's battle for first place. Morton, who is second in League scoring sliced open a finger Thursday at work and will not be able to play due to the 10 stitches in his hand. This is a major blow for a team whose offense was looking up stoppable in recent weeks.
Tonight's match up against the Seamen will decide who heads into the final 2 games of the season in first place. Both teams have 24 points but the Seamen sit first based the Fewest Penalty Minutes Tie Breaker Rule. Snickas and the Seamen have met 3 times this year with Snickas winning all three (3-1, 4-1, & 3-1). Tonight's game also features the Leagues top offence (78 goals in 19 games for Snickas) and the Leagues top defence (37 goals allowed in 19 games for the Seamen).
The puck drops for this titanic battle at 11pm at the Powerade Centre.
Tuesday, February 13, 2007
The Wrap: Snickas vs. The Swamp Donkeys
Snickas let a golden opportunity slip away in a 4-3 loss.
With a chance to eliminate the Swamp Donkeys from regular Season title contention, Snickas came out flat and never really got into the game. The Swamp Donkeys iced a team of 6 skaters and a goalie and seemed to have more life than a Snickas Squadron that was only missing 2 players.
Snickas were kept in the game by some great saves but even goalie Kirk Burgess couldn't escape the blame game. With Snickas trailing by one in the second period, Burgess came out for a puck and completely missed the poke check. It was an easy tap in from there and despite having a chance to tie in the dying seconds Snickas regular season title hopes took a massive blow.
Snickas Stats:
Goals: Craig Morton (9), Darren Steedman (3), & Neil Townsend (9)
Assists: Dan Tojeira (11), Chris Murdoch (5), Chris Morton (16), Pete Hogan (2), David Mammoliti (10), & Kirk Burgess (4)
With a chance to eliminate the Swamp Donkeys from regular Season title contention, Snickas came out flat and never really got into the game. The Swamp Donkeys iced a team of 6 skaters and a goalie and seemed to have more life than a Snickas Squadron that was only missing 2 players.
Snickas were kept in the game by some great saves but even goalie Kirk Burgess couldn't escape the blame game. With Snickas trailing by one in the second period, Burgess came out for a puck and completely missed the poke check. It was an easy tap in from there and despite having a chance to tie in the dying seconds Snickas regular season title hopes took a massive blow.
Snickas Stats:
Goals: Craig Morton (9), Darren Steedman (3), & Neil Townsend (9)
Assists: Dan Tojeira (11), Chris Murdoch (5), Chris Morton (16), Pete Hogan (2), David Mammoliti (10), & Kirk Burgess (4)
Monday, February 12, 2007
Snickas Weekly
With the end the season in sight, there seems to be more questions than answers for Snickas in their final 4 games. In the next 2 weeks Snickas take on the teams sitting right behind them and then the team they are currently tied with a top the standings.
Questions:
-How will tonight's game shape the season? A win tomorrow night will leave only two teams with a chance at finishing first overall. A loss could end Snickas hopes of finishing first overall.
-How important is finishing first overall? Even though second place has an easier playoff round, finishing first overall slots you into the year end League Winners Tournament. It is the one honour this group of players have yet to win. Two years ago Snickas almost tasted the grand prize but came up short in the final.
-Where have all these goals come from? Over the last 2 games Snickas have scored 14 goals and 75 in their 18 games so far this year. Several players are having career years, most notably the very inform winger Paul Stinnett. What most teams are unable to match though with Snickas is their balanced scoring. Snickas feature 5 players in the Top 10 of League scoring.
-Where is Kirk Burgess? The Snickas goalie has been a shell of himself this season. Yet to record a shut out and a goal against average of 3.71, Kirk must find away out of his current slump if Snickas are to go far in the playoffs. Now Kirk isn't totally to blame but a more committed effort to the defensive end may ease some of the heat of the maligned Snickas goalie and his defencemen.
Snickas take on the 3rd placed Swamp Donkeys tonight at the Powerade Centre in Brampton, the puck drops at 10pm. The league has moved this game into the 7,000 seat Spectator rink to accommodate all the ticket request. Tickets are still available but are going fast.
Questions:
-How will tonight's game shape the season? A win tomorrow night will leave only two teams with a chance at finishing first overall. A loss could end Snickas hopes of finishing first overall.
-How important is finishing first overall? Even though second place has an easier playoff round, finishing first overall slots you into the year end League Winners Tournament. It is the one honour this group of players have yet to win. Two years ago Snickas almost tasted the grand prize but came up short in the final.
-Where have all these goals come from? Over the last 2 games Snickas have scored 14 goals and 75 in their 18 games so far this year. Several players are having career years, most notably the very inform winger Paul Stinnett. What most teams are unable to match though with Snickas is their balanced scoring. Snickas feature 5 players in the Top 10 of League scoring.
-Where is Kirk Burgess? The Snickas goalie has been a shell of himself this season. Yet to record a shut out and a goal against average of 3.71, Kirk must find away out of his current slump if Snickas are to go far in the playoffs. Now Kirk isn't totally to blame but a more committed effort to the defensive end may ease some of the heat of the maligned Snickas goalie and his defencemen.
Snickas take on the 3rd placed Swamp Donkeys tonight at the Powerade Centre in Brampton, the puck drops at 10pm. The league has moved this game into the 7,000 seat Spectator rink to accommodate all the ticket request. Tickets are still available but are going fast.
Wednesday, February 7, 2007
The Wrap: Snickas vs. Milton Chiefs
editors note: The Wrap was delayed due to internal problems at Office HQ, sorry for any inconvenience this may have caused.
Snickas win big; 8-5 over the Milton Chiefs
Snickas flew out of the gate and took advantage of the undermanned Chiefs line-up, scoring 4 times before the game was 5 minutes old. The Snickas attack was led by the line of Chris Morton, Paul Stinnett, & Dan Tojeira, the trio combined for 6 goals and 9 assists. In a sloppy almost pond hockey like affair, Snickas never seemed to be in jeopardy letting their large lead slip away. Whenever the Chiefs got close, Snickas would just add another goal and keep the game out of reach.
Even though Snickas won big over a rival one cannot help but noticed the alarming rate at which they have shipped in goals in the last 3 games. 17 goals allowed in 3 games is not exactly championship calibre numbers. Goalie Kirk Burgess had only this to say after the game. "I've played like garbage, the boys have bailed me out and I need to repay them in the best currency possible, saves!"
Snickas Stars:
1st Star: Paul Stinnett, 5 goals and 1 assist.
2nd Star: Dan Tojeira, a goal and 4 assists.
3rd Star: Chris Morton, 4 assists and a 87% face-off winning percentage.
Next Monday night Snickas take on the 3rd placed Swamp Donkeys. With 3 teams realistically in the hunt for the regular season crown and only 4 games remaining every game is now of the utmost importance.
Snickas win big; 8-5 over the Milton Chiefs
Snickas flew out of the gate and took advantage of the undermanned Chiefs line-up, scoring 4 times before the game was 5 minutes old. The Snickas attack was led by the line of Chris Morton, Paul Stinnett, & Dan Tojeira, the trio combined for 6 goals and 9 assists. In a sloppy almost pond hockey like affair, Snickas never seemed to be in jeopardy letting their large lead slip away. Whenever the Chiefs got close, Snickas would just add another goal and keep the game out of reach.
Even though Snickas won big over a rival one cannot help but noticed the alarming rate at which they have shipped in goals in the last 3 games. 17 goals allowed in 3 games is not exactly championship calibre numbers. Goalie Kirk Burgess had only this to say after the game. "I've played like garbage, the boys have bailed me out and I need to repay them in the best currency possible, saves!"
Snickas Stars:
1st Star: Paul Stinnett, 5 goals and 1 assist.
2nd Star: Dan Tojeira, a goal and 4 assists.
3rd Star: Chris Morton, 4 assists and a 87% face-off winning percentage.
Next Monday night Snickas take on the 3rd placed Swamp Donkeys. With 3 teams realistically in the hunt for the regular season crown and only 4 games remaining every game is now of the utmost importance.
Monday, February 5, 2007
Snickas Weekly
It doesn't get any better than this; Snickas vs. the Milton Chiefs!
Two of True North Hockey's most storied franchises resume their battle for The Molson Canadian League supremacy tonight. Snickas, 2 time League and Cup champions head into tonight's match sitting in a tie for first place. The Chiefs are currently sit fourth, 5 points back with only 5 regular season games left.
This season the two great rivals have met twice with each side coming away with a win. The game will feature 5 of the top 6 players in League scoring. Chiefs swingman Chris Clark leads the way by 9 points over Craig Morton. Clark is the leagues top goal scorer while Morton is the leagues top set up man.
Snickas enter tonight's game winless in their last two and have seen a 3 point cushion atop the standings disappear. A win tonight for Snickas will keep them in at least a share for first and also end any real shot at a back-to-back regular season titles for the Chiefs.
The action gets underway at 8:15pm.
Two of True North Hockey's most storied franchises resume their battle for The Molson Canadian League supremacy tonight. Snickas, 2 time League and Cup champions head into tonight's match sitting in a tie for first place. The Chiefs are currently sit fourth, 5 points back with only 5 regular season games left.
This season the two great rivals have met twice with each side coming away with a win. The game will feature 5 of the top 6 players in League scoring. Chiefs swingman Chris Clark leads the way by 9 points over Craig Morton. Clark is the leagues top goal scorer while Morton is the leagues top set up man.
Snickas enter tonight's game winless in their last two and have seen a 3 point cushion atop the standings disappear. A win tonight for Snickas will keep them in at least a share for first and also end any real shot at a back-to-back regular season titles for the Chiefs.
The action gets underway at 8:15pm.
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