2014-15 Iowa Wild, Quad City Mallards, & Alaska Aces Thread

[tomgilbertfan]

Oh man penalty shot in ot for dumba.

And he doesn't score.

 

[tomgilbertfan]

Going to a shootout. That 4on4 then 3 on 3 ot was neat.

 

[tomgilbertfan]

Harding with the save on grimaldi
Phillips with a nice move and go's 5 hole.
Harding beat far side, off the post and in.
Graovac denied.
Harding beat high glove side.
Keranen tris the forsberg and is denied.

Iowa loses. Harding looked alright. Not at his usual quickness, especially on his glove side.

 

[Avder]

I feel like I've seen a thread like this before...

So sounds like Harding looks okay so far?

 

[tomgilbertfan]

Harding did make 50 saves though.

 

[tomgilbertfan]

I feel like I've seen a thread like this before...

So sounds like Harding looks okay so far?

About as good as someone who hasn't played in a year could be expected to look.

 

[Avder]

Well I expect he'll improve quickly.

 

[Nino Noderreiter]

All in all 50 saves plus shootout work? Couldn't ask for more for a guy looking for reps.

 

[Paul Bunyan]

Archambault named CCM ECHL Rookie of the Month

December 3, 2014

Alaska Aces’ forward Olivier Archambault is the CCM ECHL Rookie of the Month for November.

The 21-year-old scored eight goals, added six assists and was a +9 in November, helping the Aces to a 7-4-0 record for the month.

A native of Le Gardeur, Quebec, Archambault scored at least one point in nine of his 11 games during the month, and had three points (2g-1a) in a 4-1 win against Bakersfield on Nov. 8. Three times in November he had a goal and an assist - Nov. 7 in a 4-2 loss against Bakersfield, Nov. 11 in a 3-1 victory over Idaho and on Nov. 28 in a 3-2 win against the Steelheads.

Under contract to the Iowa Wild of the American Hockey League, Archambault leads Alaska with 10 goals and 18 points. He is second among all first-year players, and tied for fourth overall in the league, in goals and is tied for third among rookies in points.

Archambault played four seasons in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League with Val d’Or, Drummondville and Quebec from 2009-14, recording 231 points (100g-131a) in 270 games. He made his pro debut with Hamilton of the American Hockey League in 2012-13 tallying two points (1g-1a) in 10 games.

Runners Up: Josh Winquist , Bakersfield (13 gp, 2g, 13a, 15 pts.), Evan Mosher, Quad City (2-1-3, 2.30 GAA, .939 save pct.) and Tyler Barnes, Toledo (13 gp, 5g, 9a, 14 pts.).

Also Nominated: Mathew Maione (Brampton), Sam Marotta (Elmira), Eric Faille (Fort Wayne), Greg Carey (Gwinnett), Jason Bast (Idaho), Curtis Valk (Kalamazoo), Alex Lepkowski (Missouri), Ralfs Freibergs (Ontario), Ryan Rupert (Orlando), Braden Pimm (South Carolina), Alex Krushelnyski (Utah) and Matia Marcantuoni (Wheeling).

 

[Dee Oh Cee]

Gustaffson and Bussieres have been sent to Alaska. Hmm.

 

[tyratoku]

Gustaffson and Bussieres have been sent to Alaska. Hmm.

Harding is apparently going to play a lot, which would mean Gus would play very little so that kind of makes sense to send him down to get more playing time.

Buss on the other hand is coming back from a lot of missed game time because of injuries. Hopefully he does well in Alaska + is only there for a short stint before going back to Iowa.

 

[Dee Oh Cee]

Gus and the Bus. Now there's a sitcom.

 

[Avder]

Gus and the Bus. Now there's a sitcom.

I can see it either being about a regular joe and his very fat best friend, or a down on his luck school bus driver just trying to get through the day with hilarious results.

 

[Paul Bunyan]

Alaska needs the help, and they should get work up there, as the Aces are sitting 2nd to last in the division, though I think they've won 8 of their last 10.

 

[tomgilbertfan]

Harding with a nice save early. Looks a little quicker.

 

[tomgilbertfan]

Film crew in Charlotte is much better than San Antonio.

 

[tomgilbertfan]

Iowa giving up chances short handed.

 

[tomgilbertfan]

Both teams getting better chances short handed then on the PP

 

[tomgilbertfan]

Scoreless after 1. Harding looked pretty good. And I'm out to an anniversary dinner.

 

[tomgilbertfan]

Harding left the game with an iniury.

 

[thegoon4567]

Harding left the game with an iniury.

Rumor has it Harding was seen leaving the rink on a stretcher inbetween periods.

 

[StealthClobber]

Rumor has it Harding was seen leaving the rink on a stretcher inbetween periods.

 

[Minny Lakes]

Harding left the game with an iniury.

Like a hockey related injury? Or his MS acting up?

 

[tomgilbertfan]

@TonyVanDemark:
@Russostrib @BlountStrib Harding not starting 3rd period. Looked injured and or tired after a shot in 2nd period.

Haven't seen a single thing about a stretcher.

 

[thestonedkoala]

Gustaffson and Bussieres have been sent to Alaska. Hmm.

Well, that's just great. Buss has been a bust (a huge bust) and I'm disappointed in Gust after such a great career in the SEL. Wouldn't be surprised if he returned there after this season. /sigh