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Vics down Stonewall in OT!
The Vics downed the Stonewall Jets Thursday night at the old barn 4-3 in overtime. Kevin Trapmore (pictured at left) scored the winner in overtime at 3:20 with his fifth goal of the year. It was a rocket that eluded Jets goaltender Curtis Vanwalleghem. Other scorers for the Vics were Brady Bouchard,Evan Kastes and Bradley Kutzak. Tim Hook chipped in two assists.
It was a very clean game with referee Shaun Dalgliesh only calling three minor penalties all night.Brent Wolfe stopped 28 shots in the Vics goal for his eighth victory of the year. Vanwalleghem took the loss for the Jets stopping 29 shots. The Vics next action is Sunday Jan 29 vs. the Raiders at Billy Mosienko Arena. The next home game is next Thursday, Feb 2nd Vs. the Fort Garry Twins. Six Victorias represent St. Vital
in MMJHL All-Star Game! A total of six Jr. Victorias will represent the team at this years MMJHL All Star Game on Saturday, Feb. 4 2012 at Billy Mosienko Arena, 709Keewatin St. Leading the St. Vital contingent will be rookie and team leading scorer Brady Bouchard. To date, Brady has 14 goals and 20 assists for 34 points. Forward Tim Hook with 17 goals and 12 assists for 29 points and Brett Dudar with 9 goals and 19 assists round out the forwards from St. Vital. Defenceman and team captain Mark Goerzen will also represent St. Vital. Mark to date has 8 assists on the year. That and his standout leadership and defensive play are the reasons Mark joins the squad. Rookie Daniel Popel rounds out the defenive reps from St. Vital, Dan has 6 goals and 14 assists in his rookie year to date. Finally, in goal will be Christian Peloquin. The goaltender has appeared in 14 games this year with a 3.30 goals against ave. and a save percentage of .904. His record is presently 8-5 Congratulations boys! Well Done Evan Kastes leads Jr. Vics over
Royal Knights Friday night at Terry Sawchuck Arena , the Vics defeated the River East Royal Knights 6-3. Evan Kastes lead the boys with a goal and two assists, Brady Bouchard and Dylan Brako each contributed a goal and an assist, while Jared Neufeld Daniel Popel and Andrew Dunsmore into an empty net rounded out the Vics scoring. Matt Lumsden,Kyle Lee and Stefan Koslor tallied for the Knights. Christian Peloquin made 30 saves for the Vics, while Bryan Tait stopped 35 for the Knights. Vic notes: The next game is Thursday, Jan. 26 vs the Stonewall Jets. The Vics are 8-2 over the last 10 games. The Vics are a very mediocre 7-7 at home, but 11-3-1 on the road! Twisters Drop Victorias 4-1
Sunday night the Pembina Valley Twisters blew through town and left with two points in the MMJHL standings by defeating the Victorias 4-1. Tyler Groening lead the tornadoes with two goals and an assist. Ryan Maynard contributed one goal and two assists. Tyler Peers added the other PV goal. The Vics Bradley Kutzak with his third of the season ,scored the Vics lone goal. The next action for the Jr. Victorias is Friday, Jan 20 when they travel to Terry Sawchuck to take on the River East Royal Knights. Game time is 7:30 PM. Next Home Game is Thursday Jan 26 vs, the Stonewall Jets. VICS KEEP ROLLING, DROP RIELS 6-2
The Vics kept their winning streak alive on Thursday in convincing fashion by dropping the St. Boniface Riels 6-2. Brian Dies opened the scoring at the 2:08 mark of the first period. The first period ended 1-0 but when Jared Neufeld scored at 1:16 of the second period there was no looking back. JJ Kubicek , Brett Dudar,Brady Bouchard and Tim Hook also tallied for the boys, Joel Schreyer and Chris Prejet scored for the Riels. Brent Wolfe was in goal for the Vics stopping 20 shots, while Sean Lofto and Kyle Vandemosselaer combined to make 28 saves with Lofto taking the loss. The Vic's next home game is this Sunday at the old barn, Vs. the Pembina Valley Twisters,always a tough opponent. SEE YOU SUNDAY! 7:30 PM VICS OUTLAST CANUCKS 6-5
Sunday night the Vics downed the St.James Canucks in an offensive minded contest 6-5 at the Civic Centre. The Vics were lead by rookie Brady Bouchard with two goals, including the winner with 1:26 left in the third . Brian Dies, Paul Kastes,Brett Dudar and JJ Kubicek also scored for the Vic's. Cam Fehr with two, Nicolaas Den Ouden, Jesse Antonyshen and Matt Scherger replied for the Canucks. The Vics Christian Peloquin in his second consective start stopped 36 of 41 shots to record the win,Erik Swar took the loss for St. James, stopping 31 of 37 shots. It was a very clean contest ,the two teams took a total of five minor penalties. The Vics next action is this Thursday, at home vs, the St. Boniface Riels. Game Time is 7:30 PM. ASK THE COACH!
NOW YOU CAN ASK HEAD COACH KEVIN MARTYNUIK ANY QUESTIONS YOU HAVE REGARDING THIS YEARS EDITION OF THE JR. VICTORIAS . THE QUESTION SELECTED WILL APPEAR HERE ON THE WEBSITE. TO FORWARD YOUR QUESTION CLICK ON THE CONTACT TAB ON THE TOP RIGHT OF THE WEBSITE AND FORWARD YOUR QUESTION TO DWAYNE BY EMAIL. IF YOUR QUESTION IS SELECTED, YOU WILL BE GIVEN A PASS FOR TWO TO A REGULAR SEASON VIC'S HOME GAME. The first question for coach Kevin Martynuik is " Coach, can you give us your thoughts of the teams performance during the first half of the season ? First half recap: After accepting the position with St. Vital I quickly reviewed our depth chart, with the large amount of returning players I predicted to be at the top of the pack at the Christmas break. Well things quickly changed we had some of our vets opt out for various reason like school, relocating and lack of commitment our large group of returning players became a small group. I was now a little worried about my prediction. We saw the potential in our remaining group but there was a lot of work to be done if we hoped to reach our goal. The coaching staff pushed ahead and was prepared to go to war with the boys who wanted to be here and buy into what we had to do to be at our best. Most players new their role while some others had to find their way. We brought it down to the 23 guys that wanted to be a part of this team and were prepared do what was asked of them, prepared do what it took to win hockey games. Since day one I didn’t want to be a one dimensional team. We needed a mix of goal scorers, defensive minded players, and some toughness in the line-up each night. I believe we succeeded it putting such a team together and it’s all coming together. The boys are being rewarded for their hard work if we want to continue with our success we will have to work hard every night. As we seen there are no easy wins in the league this year. Guys like Bradley Kutzak, Tanner Fowler, JJ Kubicek were prepared to do what ever it took to help there teammates, they played any position we ask of them. All the injuries we had this year added an extra challenge to the staff and players, we lost almost 60 man games to injuries in the first 23 games this year. In all my years of coaching in MMJHL I have never seen anything like it. Thanks to the players from CJS High School and AA Midget Vics for helping out. We are expecting to be healthy and have a full bench for January 5th when we take on the Charleswood Hawks! Let the second have begin! With only 17 games left in the regular season we need to be at our best to make sure we stay in 3rd and try to close in on 2nd place. Kevin Martynuik Thanks Coach! Vics return to win column, down Ft. Garry 6-2
Friday night the Vics resumed their winning ways by dropping the Ft. Garry Twins 6-2 Friday night at the Century Arena. Dan Popel lead the Vics with his 4th and 5th of the season. Brian Dies ,Brett Dudar , Brad Kutzak and Andrew Dunsmore also tallied for the Vics. Dunsmore's goal coming at the 19:59 mark of the third period. Peter Logan and Ben Fowler replied for the Twins. Christian Peloquin was sharp in goal for the Vics, stopping 35 of 37 shots, including one that he took of his mask in the third that appeared to shake up the goaltender, but he did complete the game. The Twins Matt Horta stopped 28 shots ,taking the loss. The Vics continue on the road, Sunday night at the Civic Centre against the St. James Canucks. After the lengthy Christmas break, this will be their third game in four nights. They must keep up their winning ways as the Stonewall Jets are in hot pursuit, two points back in the standings. Hawks end Vic's winning streak at six Too much holiday Turkey for the Vics?? The Victoria's six game winning streak is over thanks to the league leading Charleswood Hawks. The Hawks came to the old barn for their first regular season visit and left with a 5-2 victory. The Vics started out well in the first period and opened the scoring on Brett Dudar's sixth goal of the season. After one period the Vics lead 1-0, but the Hawks came roaring back in the second with three goals, from Jack Josephson, Jesse Toth on the power play and Dillon Smith. The Hawk's power play was deadly , going two for three on the night. In the third, Toth scored his second of the night and Nick Demski recorded his third of the season for the Hawks. The Vic's JJ Kubicek recorded his first goal of the season for the Vic's. The boys need to regroup after Thurdays loss, but have to do it fast as they are in Fort Garry tomorrow (Friday ) to take on the Twins. Game time is 7:30PM @ Century Arena. VICS" SUPER LUBE "PLAYER OF THE MONTH FOR DECEMBER
Congratulations go to Andrew Dunsmore for being named the Victorias "Super Lube" player of the month for December 2011.
Dunsy tallied 6 points in four games. For his efforts ,Andrew is the recipient of an oil change coupon , compliments of Super Lube Auto Centres, Winnipeg. The Victorias would like to acknowledge and thank Super Lube Auto Centres for their support! NEW FEATURE IN 2012!
NOW YOU CAN ASK HEAD COACH KEVIN MARTYNUIK ANY QUESTIONS YOU HAVE REGARDING THIS YEARS EDITION OF THE JR. VICTORIAS . THE QUESTION SELECTED WILL APPEAR HERE ON THE WEBSITE. TO FORWARD YOUR QUESTION CLICK ON THE CONTACT TAB ON THE TOP RIGHT OF THE WEBSITE AND FORWARD YOUR QUESTION TO DWAYNE BY EMAIL. |
The Jr. VICS Christmas Hamper Drive
The Jr. Vics have a Yule Tide custom of collecting food for St.Vital Familes that could use a helping hand.
This year however , things were handled differently by the team.
This is the first year that the players and parents were directly involved in organizing and delivering the Hampers to four very appreciative families.
The executive would like to thank the players and parents for taking on this task.
It shows that this years team is an exceptional group of people!!
From everyone associated with the Junior Vic organisation, have a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
This is the first year that the players and parents were directly involved in organizing and delivering the Hampers to four very appreciative families.
The executive would like to thank the players and parents for taking on this task.
It shows that this years team is an exceptional group of people!!
From everyone associated with the Junior Vic organisation, have a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
Vics keep on Rolling , win their sixth game in a row! Down Stonewall 2-1 in shootout!
The Boys won their sixth in a row on Friday night , entering the holiday break on a six game winning streak.
In the process they defeated the Jets for the first time this season.
The Jets Brett Nespor with his 16th of the season opened the scoring at 3:27 of the first period on a power play goal. After a scoreless second , the Vics Brett Dudar tied the score at 9:54 of the third with his 5th of the year. Kevin Trapmore and Tanner Fowler logged the assists.
It was a goaltending duel , with the Vics Brent Wolfe working his second game in as many nights looking sharp again stopping 35 shots.
The Jets Curtis Vanwalleghem was also sharp stopping 38 of 39 Victoria shots.
Overtime solved nothing and it was on to the shootout , where both teams could not score during the first two rounds and the Vics
Brady Bouchard settled the contest scoring on the Vics third attempt.
With Sick Bay still full the Vics had to call up three affiliate players for the second night in a row, yet still managed to keep the streak going.
The players ,staff and executive of the Victorias would like to wish everyone a happy holiday season and all the best in 2012!
In the process they defeated the Jets for the first time this season.
The Jets Brett Nespor with his 16th of the season opened the scoring at 3:27 of the first period on a power play goal. After a scoreless second , the Vics Brett Dudar tied the score at 9:54 of the third with his 5th of the year. Kevin Trapmore and Tanner Fowler logged the assists.
It was a goaltending duel , with the Vics Brent Wolfe working his second game in as many nights looking sharp again stopping 35 shots.
The Jets Curtis Vanwalleghem was also sharp stopping 38 of 39 Victoria shots.
Overtime solved nothing and it was on to the shootout , where both teams could not score during the first two rounds and the Vics
Brady Bouchard settled the contest scoring on the Vics third attempt.
With Sick Bay still full the Vics had to call up three affiliate players for the second night in a row, yet still managed to keep the streak going.
The players ,staff and executive of the Victorias would like to wish everyone a happy holiday season and all the best in 2012!
VICTORIAS GIVE THEIR FANS AN EARLY CHRISTMAS GIFT! DOWN HIGH FLYING RAIDERS 3-1
The Vics had their last home game before the Christmas
break Thursday night , and gave the home crowd an early
Christmas giftby beating the second place Raiders by
a score of 3-1.
The boys were lead by Brian Dies who had a goal and an assist.
Brady Bouchard chipped in two assists and Paul Kastes and
Dylan Brako were the other marksmen for the Vics.
Nicholas Leoppky replied for the Raiders.
Goaltending again was a major factor, with Brent Wolfe outstanding
in the Vics net stopping 44 of 45 shots.
The Vics could only muster 17 shots on the Raiders Brett Gagnon.
It was a very fast paced game with only five minor penalties called.
The Vics now go on the road to Stonewall tomorrow for a tilt with
the Jets. The Jets will allow anyone into the game for $5.00 if you
donate a "tin for the bin"
Now thats a pretty good deal and its for a worthy cause!!!
The Vics had their last home game before the Christmas
break Thursday night , and gave the home crowd an early
Christmas giftby beating the second place Raiders by
a score of 3-1.
The boys were lead by Brian Dies who had a goal and an assist.
Brady Bouchard chipped in two assists and Paul Kastes and
Dylan Brako were the other marksmen for the Vics.
Nicholas Leoppky replied for the Raiders.
Goaltending again was a major factor, with Brent Wolfe outstanding
in the Vics net stopping 44 of 45 shots.
The Vics could only muster 17 shots on the Raiders Brett Gagnon.
It was a very fast paced game with only five minor penalties called.
The Vics now go on the road to Stonewall tomorrow for a tilt with
the Jets. The Jets will allow anyone into the game for $5.00 if you
donate a "tin for the bin"
Now thats a pretty good deal and its for a worthy cause!!!
The Victorias Executive and Staff would like to thank all that attended Fridays Bud,Spud and Steak Night at Cowboys,making it a success!
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Vics up end Twisters in shoot out , Win streak now at threeThe boys won their third in a row on Saturday night ,in Morris Manitoba ,downing the Pembina Valley Twisters 5-4 in a shootout. The Victorias were lead by Brady Bouchard with 2 goals in regulation and the eventual winner in the shootout. Tim Hook and Andrew Dunsmore were the other Vic's Marksmen.
Tyler Peers lead the Twisters with two goals with Tyler Groening and Doug Lawrence also scoring for the Twisters. Paul Schram made 40 saves the Twisters including 7 in OT. Charlie Pogue was in goal for his second consectutive start for the Vics and looked sharp making 35 saves. The game became chippy in the second period as four players were ejected for fighting, as well as several other roughing penalties and misconducts issued. The teams did settle down for the third and overtime setting the stage for the shootout. In the fourth round of shots the Twisters Doug Lawrence missed while Brady Bouchard tallied the winner for the Vics. The Victorias have now reached the midway point of the regular season in third , with 23 points. Next action for the boys is Sunday,Dec 11 vs. the steadily improving River East Royal Knights. Game Time is 7:30 PM Vics Down Canucks!!On Thursday, Dec 1 the Vics upended the St.James Canucks 8-4 at the old barn .
They were lead by leading scorer Tim Hook with two goals (one on a penalty shot) and two assists. The Canucks Cody Mymko notched a goal and two assists. In a relatively clean contest the two teams split 10 minor penalties, but the Vics power play was deadly scoring three goals on four power play chances Charlie Pogue was solid in the Vic's net making 26 stops. The Vics are now on the road, in Morris to take on the Pembina Valley Twisters , who are two points behind the Vics with a game in hand. They then have a break with the next home game on Sunday Dec. 11 vs. the River East Royal Knights who were off to a slow start,but are now coming on! Game Time is 7:30PM |
