The True North Hockey League has handed down a one game suspension to winger Paul Stinnett for his elbow on a SU Storm player Monday night. The Suspension rules him out of this Monday's Semi-final game against the Milton Chiefs.
Stinnett received a 5 minute major penalty for elbowing during the game but League officials reviewed the play and in their on going attempt to eliminate 'head shots' from the game have decided to have Stinnett sit out the Semi-finals.
Stinnett had this to say about the suspension: At this time my only comment about the incident is that I am re-evaluating my career with the Snickas squad. To be called for a game suspension on that hit is horse shit. Yes I hit the guy, but I did not go directly for his head. Is it my fault that I am short and I have to reach up to hit guys. The ref noticed my intensity and that I was playing hard, and wanted to make an example of me. All I was trying to do is fire up my squad and get our team in the game. If I cannot play hard, then I cannot play at all. The week before I almost had a guy break my leg, where's that call. Bullshit I say. Personally I blame THUMPER (Dan Tojeira), every time I play on a line with him its trouble.
When asked about an appealing to the commissioner , Stinnett couldn't hide his inner rage; "Where do you appeal it? Do you go to McDonalds where the league commish is flipping burgers for his day job?".
The Snickas squad do not plan on appealing, at Paul's request. They would just like to focus all their attention on the upcoming Semi-final.
Friday, March 30, 2007
Tuesday, March 27, 2007
The Wrap: Snickas vs. SU Storm
The Storm get down graded but still soak Snickas 3-2.
In easily the closest of the their four games this season, the SU Storm still came out on top but know if they are going to face Snickas again in the Final in two weeks it won't be as easy as they once might have thought.
The Storm controlled the opening 5 minutes and built a 2-0 lead thanks to two power play goals. To make matters worse Snickas winger Paul Stinnett was ejected for elbowing just after the second goal went in. Snickas used the ejection as a wake up call and for the remaining two and half periods were the better team. Goals by Brian Titherington (a penalty shot) and Dave Pearson, coupled with some great saves by Kirk Burgess kept Snickas in the game. Snickas defencemen Neil Townsend was also ejected for Accumulation; his third penalty coming on an Unsportsmanlike Conduct call after he fired the puck at the Ref, missing and almost decapitating a Storm player on the bench. In the end, despite a vastly improved effort Snickas still came up short.
No player spoke directly to the media after the game but it was evident with the players that more detail to speciality teams be addressed before the Semi-finals. All 3 of the Storm goals came with the man advantage and Snickas were only able to muster 3 shots on their Power Play chances. Perhaps a Power Play Unit featuring Chris & Craig Morton, Titherinton, Townsend and swing man Kevin Wright might make a difference.
Snickas Stats:
Goals: Brian Titherington (3) & Dave Pearson (1)
Assists: Dave Mammoliti (1)
Next Up:
The Semi-finals, Snickas vs. The Milton Chiefs. The action gets underway at 7:15pm next Monday.
Snickas Weekly; Game Day Playoff Edition will be available online all day starting at 9am, with a special one on one with Snickas Captain Chris Morton.
In easily the closest of the their four games this season, the SU Storm still came out on top but know if they are going to face Snickas again in the Final in two weeks it won't be as easy as they once might have thought.
The Storm controlled the opening 5 minutes and built a 2-0 lead thanks to two power play goals. To make matters worse Snickas winger Paul Stinnett was ejected for elbowing just after the second goal went in. Snickas used the ejection as a wake up call and for the remaining two and half periods were the better team. Goals by Brian Titherington (a penalty shot) and Dave Pearson, coupled with some great saves by Kirk Burgess kept Snickas in the game. Snickas defencemen Neil Townsend was also ejected for Accumulation; his third penalty coming on an Unsportsmanlike Conduct call after he fired the puck at the Ref, missing and almost decapitating a Storm player on the bench. In the end, despite a vastly improved effort Snickas still came up short.
No player spoke directly to the media after the game but it was evident with the players that more detail to speciality teams be addressed before the Semi-finals. All 3 of the Storm goals came with the man advantage and Snickas were only able to muster 3 shots on their Power Play chances. Perhaps a Power Play Unit featuring Chris & Craig Morton, Titherinton, Townsend and swing man Kevin Wright might make a difference.
Snickas Stats:
Goals: Brian Titherington (3) & Dave Pearson (1)
Assists: Dave Mammoliti (1)
Next Up:
The Semi-finals, Snickas vs. The Milton Chiefs. The action gets underway at 7:15pm next Monday.
Snickas Weekly; Game Day Playoff Edition will be available online all day starting at 9am, with a special one on one with Snickas Captain Chris Morton.
Monday, March 26, 2007
Snickas Weekly
Snickas vs. SU Storm, 10:15pm.
Rarely do you come across a playoff game that doesn't really mean a lot for both teams but tonight's contest might be one those games. Both the Storm and Snickas have secured semi-final spots and tonight's game (the final game of the round robin) is just a formality.
The Storm have owned Snickas this season, winning all three of their games by a combined score of 16-7. Despite the relevance of tonight's game Snickas will want to keep the momentum they built last week when they eliminated the Mooseheads, who were team they failed to beat in the regular season as well.
A win will see Snickas take the either the Seamen or Swamp Donkeys next week. A loss and Snickas will be forced to face their long time rivals the Milton Chiefs in the semi-finals.
Rarely do you come across a playoff game that doesn't really mean a lot for both teams but tonight's contest might be one those games. Both the Storm and Snickas have secured semi-final spots and tonight's game (the final game of the round robin) is just a formality.
The Storm have owned Snickas this season, winning all three of their games by a combined score of 16-7. Despite the relevance of tonight's game Snickas will want to keep the momentum they built last week when they eliminated the Mooseheads, who were team they failed to beat in the regular season as well.
A win will see Snickas take the either the Seamen or Swamp Donkeys next week. A loss and Snickas will be forced to face their long time rivals the Milton Chiefs in the semi-finals.
Tuesday, March 20, 2007
The Wrap: Snickas vs Mooseheads
SNICKAS WIN, Clinch a berth in the Semi's!!!
Two quotes from the Snickas locker room sum up last nights 5-3 win over the Mooseheads perfectly;
"That is (expletive) Snickas Playoff Hockey!!!"- Brian Titherington
"We didn't have just three stars we had 15!!!" - Kirk Burgess
Even though they were the 2 seed Snickas entered the game as the decided underdog. In their two previous meetings this season Snickas and the Moosehead skated to a 6-6 tie and a Moosehead 6-1 whitewash just two weeks ago. The mood in the change room before the game was one of business for Snickas though, choosing not to think about the previous games but to focus on the task at hand. Snickas also had it in the back of their minds that they were the defending champs and until someone beat them in the playoffs they were the team to beat.
When the teams hit the ice the Mooseheads knew they were in for a fight. Having lost their opening game of the mini-round robin the Mooseheads also knew another loss would end their season. Snickas jumped on them early with 2 quick goals but that was soon followed by two unlucky breaks and at the end of the first period the score was tied 2-2. Snickas reclaimed the lead but saw it again slip away on another unlucky goal, this time the puck slammed off goalie Kirk Burgess' head and deflected into the net. A late power play goal by Gary Hogan gave Snickas the lead heading into the final period.
The Mooseheads pushed hard for a equalizer in the third period but Burgess was their to shut the door. Playing arguably his best game in months the Snickas goalie looked extremely confident in the third period. A beautiful breakaway goal by Kevin Wright iced the game with 4:50 to play.
Snickas still have one more round robin game next week against the SU Storm. Another game against a team they failed to beat all year, but a game that may provide us with a glimpse of what the Championship game in 3 weeks time might look like.
Snickas Stats:
Goals: Craig Morton, Brian Titherington (2), Gary Hogan, & Kevin Wright
Assists: Craig Morton, Chris Morton, Kevin Wright (2) Darren Steedman, & Neil Townsend
Playoff Standings:
Group A
1- Milton Chiefs 4 points
2- Swamp Donkeys 0 points
2- Seamen 0 points
* Swamp Donkeys and the Seamen face off Monday night at 10pm for the second place seed in Group A and the final semi-final spot against the 1st place Group B team.
Group B
1- SU Storm 2 points
2- Snickas 2 points
3- Mooseheads 0 points (eliminated)
* SU Storm and Snickas face off Monday night at 10:15pm to determine who they will play in the semi-finals. The losing team will face the Milton Chiefs on Monday April 2nd at 7:15pm, the winning team will take on either the Donkeys or Seamen that same night at 8pm.
Two quotes from the Snickas locker room sum up last nights 5-3 win over the Mooseheads perfectly;
"That is (expletive) Snickas Playoff Hockey!!!"- Brian Titherington
"We didn't have just three stars we had 15!!!" - Kirk Burgess
Even though they were the 2 seed Snickas entered the game as the decided underdog. In their two previous meetings this season Snickas and the Moosehead skated to a 6-6 tie and a Moosehead 6-1 whitewash just two weeks ago. The mood in the change room before the game was one of business for Snickas though, choosing not to think about the previous games but to focus on the task at hand. Snickas also had it in the back of their minds that they were the defending champs and until someone beat them in the playoffs they were the team to beat.
When the teams hit the ice the Mooseheads knew they were in for a fight. Having lost their opening game of the mini-round robin the Mooseheads also knew another loss would end their season. Snickas jumped on them early with 2 quick goals but that was soon followed by two unlucky breaks and at the end of the first period the score was tied 2-2. Snickas reclaimed the lead but saw it again slip away on another unlucky goal, this time the puck slammed off goalie Kirk Burgess' head and deflected into the net. A late power play goal by Gary Hogan gave Snickas the lead heading into the final period.
The Mooseheads pushed hard for a equalizer in the third period but Burgess was their to shut the door. Playing arguably his best game in months the Snickas goalie looked extremely confident in the third period. A beautiful breakaway goal by Kevin Wright iced the game with 4:50 to play.
Snickas still have one more round robin game next week against the SU Storm. Another game against a team they failed to beat all year, but a game that may provide us with a glimpse of what the Championship game in 3 weeks time might look like.
Snickas Stats:
Goals: Craig Morton, Brian Titherington (2), Gary Hogan, & Kevin Wright
Assists: Craig Morton, Chris Morton, Kevin Wright (2) Darren Steedman, & Neil Townsend
Playoff Standings:
Group A
1- Milton Chiefs 4 points
2- Swamp Donkeys 0 points
2- Seamen 0 points
* Swamp Donkeys and the Seamen face off Monday night at 10pm for the second place seed in Group A and the final semi-final spot against the 1st place Group B team.
Group B
1- SU Storm 2 points
2- Snickas 2 points
3- Mooseheads 0 points (eliminated)
* SU Storm and Snickas face off Monday night at 10:15pm to determine who they will play in the semi-finals. The losing team will face the Milton Chiefs on Monday April 2nd at 7:15pm, the winning team will take on either the Donkeys or Seamen that same night at 8pm.
Tuesday, March 6, 2007
The Wrap: Snickas vs. Mooseheads
Snickas get crushed, Swamp Donkeys win the League!
Snickas were crushed for the second week in a row, this time by the Mooseheads 5-1. It was never going to be Snickas night when they failed to score on the Mooseheads who had the play the first 5 minutes without a goalie. In that time Snickas only managed 1 shot on goal. The game was scoreless after one period but erupted to life in the second, four goals in a minute; 3 for the Mooseheads and 1 for Snickas. The game was iced late in the second when the Mooseheads scored with a tenth of a second remaining.
Snickas Stats:
Goal: Craig Morton (10)
Assist: Brian Titherington (6)
Snickas enter the playoffs knowing they can't play much worse than they have in the last two weeks. With the loss Snickas fell into second place and if pain of not finishing first wasn't enough they must now face the two teams that just busted them up in the playoffs.
The True North Playoffs are a two group round robin format, with each team playing each other once. The teams that finish 1 and 2 then cross over for the Semi-final knock out phase.
If there are ties the 1st tiebreaker is Penalty Minutes.
Snickas are off this coming Monday, they next hit the ice March 19th at 9:15pm against the Mooseheads. Hopefully the week off will the give the boys a chance to re-energize and re-focus. One thing that seems to be lost in the all the frustration of the last couple weeks is that Snickas are still the defending Molson Canadian Cup Champions and until they've been beaten in the playoffs you can't count the little team in Tan out.
With a dark night next week Snickas Weekly will be doing a Season Recap and Playoff Preview featuring an Interview with Paul Stinnett.
Snickas were crushed for the second week in a row, this time by the Mooseheads 5-1. It was never going to be Snickas night when they failed to score on the Mooseheads who had the play the first 5 minutes without a goalie. In that time Snickas only managed 1 shot on goal. The game was scoreless after one period but erupted to life in the second, four goals in a minute; 3 for the Mooseheads and 1 for Snickas. The game was iced late in the second when the Mooseheads scored with a tenth of a second remaining.
Snickas Stats:
Goal: Craig Morton (10)
Assist: Brian Titherington (6)
Snickas enter the playoffs knowing they can't play much worse than they have in the last two weeks. With the loss Snickas fell into second place and if pain of not finishing first wasn't enough they must now face the two teams that just busted them up in the playoffs.
The True North Playoffs are a two group round robin format, with each team playing each other once. The teams that finish 1 and 2 then cross over for the Semi-final knock out phase.
If there are ties the 1st tiebreaker is Penalty Minutes.
Group A:
Swamp Donkeys
Seamen
Milton Chiefs
Group B:
Snickas
SU Storm
Mooseheads
Snickas are off this coming Monday, they next hit the ice March 19th at 9:15pm against the Mooseheads. Hopefully the week off will the give the boys a chance to re-energize and re-focus. One thing that seems to be lost in the all the frustration of the last couple weeks is that Snickas are still the defending Molson Canadian Cup Champions and until they've been beaten in the playoffs you can't count the little team in Tan out.
With a dark night next week Snickas Weekly will be doing a Season Recap and Playoff Preview featuring an Interview with Paul Stinnett.
Monday, March 5, 2007
Snickas Weekly
Snickas go hunting for their 3rd League title in 4 years tonight against the Mooseheads.
With the playoff picture about as clear as bong water, Snickas at least know their destiny is in their own hands. A win, and they are the Regular Season Champs; access to the Starbucks Super Series and a number 1 seed in the Playoffs will be theirs. A loss or tie and it will be scoreboard watching time.
Snickas enter the final game 1 point up on second and 2 points up on third. Without the luxury of a tiebreaker tonight's game is a must win.
Here is a look at tonight's games: (in brackets are the teams current position in the standings)
9pm Snickas(1) vs Mooseheads(6)
9:15pm Swamp Donkeys(2) vs Milton Chiefs(5)
10pm Seamen(3) vs SU Storm(4)
Click here for a look at the league standings http://www.truenorthhockey.com/2006-09/brampton/stnd1379.html
It will be a playoff like atmosphere tonight in Brampton, you don't want to miss it!
Snickas Injury Note:
-Craig Morton (Finger) is still listed as questionable. The stitches are out but mobility and the threat of infection are still major issues.
-Paul Stinnett (Regina) is listed as Doubtful. Inflammation of the Regina has the Flexor on the shelf, Snickas training staff are hopeful the winger will be ready in time for the playoffs.
With the playoff picture about as clear as bong water, Snickas at least know their destiny is in their own hands. A win, and they are the Regular Season Champs; access to the Starbucks Super Series and a number 1 seed in the Playoffs will be theirs. A loss or tie and it will be scoreboard watching time.
Snickas enter the final game 1 point up on second and 2 points up on third. Without the luxury of a tiebreaker tonight's game is a must win.
Here is a look at tonight's games: (in brackets are the teams current position in the standings)
9pm Snickas(1) vs Mooseheads(6)
9:15pm Swamp Donkeys(2) vs Milton Chiefs(5)
10pm Seamen(3) vs SU Storm(4)
Click here for a look at the league standings http://www.truenorthhockey.com/2006-09/brampton/stnd1379.html
It will be a playoff like atmosphere tonight in Brampton, you don't want to miss it!
Snickas Injury Note:
-Craig Morton (Finger) is still listed as questionable. The stitches are out but mobility and the threat of infection are still major issues.
-Paul Stinnett (Regina) is listed as Doubtful. Inflammation of the Regina has the Flexor on the shelf, Snickas training staff are hopeful the winger will be ready in time for the playoffs.
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