2022-23 Manitoba Bisons/CW

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October 15: SATURDAY MORNING LINKS

On Friday night, only MRU and Calgary had uploaded game stories, so there‛s a lot of Saturday morning links today.

Links:
➤ UofM: Lots at stake in busy away weekend for Bisons teams
➤ UofM: MHKY: Hartje scores game-winner, Bisons beat Regina 2-1 : boxscore
➤ UofR: Cougars drop 2-1 decision to Manitoba in Canada West home opener (with boxscore)

Links:
➤ TWU: SPARTANS FALL TO NO. 1 ALBERTA (with boxscore)
➤ UofA: Hughes, Preziuso power Bears to home win over TWU (with boxscore)

Links:
➤ UofS: MHKY: The Huskies win 4-2 over the UBC Thunderbirds (with boxscore)
➤ UBC: Huskies hand T-Birds first regulation loss (with boxscore)

 

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October 15: SECONDARY SCORING PACES BISONS TO SWEEP

MANITOBA BISONS 4
REGINA COUGARS 3
(in overtime)

Links:
➤ Summaries: LeagueStat : CW
➤ Game reports: LeagueStat : CW
➤ UofM: MHKY: Stewart scores the game-winner in OT, Bisons beat Regina 4-3 (with boxscore)
➤ UofR: Team Website

Quick summary:
Man: D. Thiessen (03:12 2nd) , M. Dyck (03:41 2nd) , T. Apetagon (04:10 2nd) , S. Stewart (03:36 1st OT)
Reg: T. Barnstable (06:02 1st) , T. Adams (01:20 2nd) , M. Culling (18:10 3rd)
Goal: Man: Hawryluk (35 shots, 32 saves), Reg: Evanoff (29 shots, 25 saves)

What stands out in this game is that the Bison top line was held off the scoreboard, but three players nailed their first of the season. Dylan Thiessen (with a goal and two assists) and defencemen Mitch Dyck and Sam Stewart all scored their firsts. Tony Apetagon scored his 3rd goal of the season, and it was also the third Bison goal in a 58 second span of the 2nd period to erase a 2-0 deficit.

The Banjo-Cats scored with their goaltender pulled to force the OT. Stewart‛s OT winner was scored in the 4-on-4 segment of OT on a 2-on-1 setup from Thiessen.

Ross Hawryluk gave the Herd another solid performance in goal. This is just what the Bisons needed. Hopefully some of the injured players will soon return.

OUT-OF-TOWN SCOREBOARD

SASKATCHEWAN HUSKIES 4
U.B.C. THUNDERBIRDS 3

Links:
➤ Summaries: LeagueStat : CW
➤ UofS: Team Website
➤ UBC: T-Birds suffer weekend sweep in frustrating loss to Huskies (with boxscore and video)

Quick summary:
Sask: C. Hobbs (02:49 2nd) , C. Zimmerman (06:33 2nd) , J. Dmytriw (08:33 3rd) , J. Dmytriw (12:41 3rd)
UBC: C. McNabb (19:59 2nd) , S. Huo (01:27 3rd) , L. Kindree (12:13 3rd)
Goal: Sask: Ross (37 shots, 34 saves), UBC: Lane (22 shots, 18 saves)

This sweep moves Sask into the upper echelon whilst UBC falls into that murky middle. This would be a good time to point out that the two teams UBC will face just once are Alberta and MRU. Based on last year‛s standings, this was like winning the lottery.

In this game, Jared Dmytriw scored his league-leading 5th and 6th goals of the season to lead the Banjo-Mutts. There are now five Ukrainians in the CW‛s top 20 scorers, plus three of the top 10 goaltenders. They should get a ?Team Ukraine? together over Christmas time for an exhibition game.

MOUNT ROYAL COUGARS 3
CALGARY DINOSAURS 4
(in overtime)

Links:
➤ Summaries: LeagueStat : CW
➤ MRU: Team Website
➤ UofC: Team Website

Quick summary:
MRU: Z. Rawji (18:20 1st) , R. Aquilon (05:23 2nd) , R. Sawchuk (08:28 2nd)
CGY: D. Krebs (11:05 2nd) , Z. Wytinck (12:11 2nd) , J. Gricius (06:20 3rd) , S. Strange (03:06 2nd OT)
Goal: MRU Sims (31 shots, 27 saves), Calg: Tetachuk (25 shots, 22 saves)

Bedrock U rallied from a 3-0 deficit to take this one in double-overtime. Of note, the Dinos‛ Jake Gricius scored his 5th goal of the season. This the 3rd weekend in a row where Bedrock U lost on Friday and then won on Saturday.

TRINITY WESTERN SPARTANS 1
ALBERTA GOLDEN BEARS 7

Links:
➤ Summaries: LeagueStat : CW
➤ TWU: Team Website
➤ UofA: Team Website

Quick summary:
TWU: L. Fuller (05:06 3rd)
AB: D. Plouffe (11:12 1st) , A. Hall (18:26 1st) , A. Hall (05:15 2nd) , T. Preziuso (06:30 2nd) , E. Sakowich (10:47 2nd) , J. Smallwood (12:21 2nd), T. Preziuso (10:56 3rd)
Goal: TWU: LaBelle (L) (21 shots, 17 saves), Berkeliev (21 shots, 18 saves), Alta: Kruger (19 shots, 18 saves)

This game went about a half hour late due to a big pile of penalties. 74 minutes were assessed, with the Evil Monkeys going 3-for-10 on the PP, and Holy Trinity going 1-for-8.


NEXT UP

Fri Oct 21 Manitoba at Trinity Western (2:15 PDT, 4:15 CDT)
Fri Oct 21 Alberta at Saskatchewan (7:00 CST, 8:00 CDT)
Fri Oct 21 Regina at Calgary (7:00 MDT, 8:00 CDT)
Fri Oct 21 MacEwan at Mount Royal (7:00 MDT, 8:00 CDT)


OUT EAST

Sat Oct 15 Ottawa 1 Cornell 5 (NCAA-ex)
Sat Oct 15 Waterloo 2 Guelph 3
Sat Oct 15 R.M.C. 0 Concordia 7
Sat Oct 15 Queen‛s 1 U.Q.T.R. 4
Sat Oct 15 Lakehead 1 Windsor 4
Sat Oct 15 Toronto Metro 6 Toronto 1
Sat Oct 15 Western Ontario 0 Brock 4
Sat Oct 15 Laurier 1 York 3
Sat Oct 15 Nipissing 3 Carleton 8
Sun Oct 16 McGill at Concordia

Sat Oct 15 Moncton 3 Acadia 6
Sat Oct 15 New Brunswick 0 Saint Mary's 3
Sat Oct 15 U.P.E.I. 3 Dalhousie 6
Sun Oct 16 Moncton at Saint Mary's

Links:
➤ USports: Presto Schedule & Results
➤ OUA: LeagueStat Daily
➤ AUS: Schedule & Results

OUT WEST

Sat Oct 15 Briercrest College 4 Concordia-Edmonton 3
Sat Oct 15 Portage College 0 S.A.I.T. 6
Sat Oct 15 Red Deer Poly 3 Augustana 4

Sat Oct 15 Logan Lake 0 Simon Fraser 8
Sat Oct 15 Vancouver Island 4 Okanagan 0 - in progress

Links:
➤ ACAC: Schedule & Results
➤ BCIHL: Schedule & Results

 

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October 16: SUNDAY MORNING LINKS

On Saturday there were some games where just one side posted a story, so today I listed both.

Links:
➤ UofM: MHKY: Stewart scores the game-winner in OT, Bisons beat Regina 4-3 (with boxscore)
➤ UofR: Cougars force overtime, but lose 4-3 to Bisons in extra session (with boxscore and video)

Links:
➤ UofS: MHKY: Dmytriw and the Dogs Dominate in Vancouver (with boxscore)
➤ UBC: T-Birds suffer weekend sweep in frustrating loss to Huskies (with boxscore and video)

Links:
➤ MRU: Cougars Catchup: October 15, 2022 (with boxscore)
➤ UofC: Strange sounds buzzer in Dinos comeback (with boxscore and video)

Links:
➤ TWU: SPARTANS DROP BATTLE TO BEARS (with boxscore)
➤ UofA: Bears sweep Spartans with feisty 7-1 Saturday win (with boxscore)

Sat Oct 15 Vancouver Island 5 Okanagan 0 (late game)

Links:
➤ BCIHL: Schedule & Results

 

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I randomly tossed out the possibility of a Team Ukraine from the CW in an earlier post. So I looked up rosters and plucked out all the Ukrainian surnames I could find. Now, there may be more players with a Ukrainian mom and a non-Ukrainian dad who could expand this roster. There are four goaltenders, five defencemen, and 15 forwards. Of those 15 forwards, EIGHT had a point-per-game or better last year.

GOALTENDERS
1 Carl Stankowski - Calgary (2nd) 1-1-0, 2.33 GAA, .929 S%
34 Ross Hawryluk - Manitoba (1st) 2-1-0, 2.95 GAA, .917 S%
30 Adam Evanoff - Regina (1st) 1-1-0, 3.15 GAA, .890 S%
30 Carl Tetachuk - Calgary (1st) 2-2-0, 4.11 GAA, .872 S%

DEFENCEMEN
9 Zach Wytinck - Calgary (2nd) 6 GP 2-2-4
22 Ethan Sakowich - Alberta (2nd) 6 GP 2-1-3
4 Parker Malchuk - Manitoba (1st) 4 GP 0-2-2
27 Jade Senkoe - MRU (1st) 3 GP 0-1-1
26 Carter Wolski - Alberta (2nd) 0 GP

FORWARDS
13 Riley Sawchuk - MRU (2nd) 5 GP 4-8-12*
23 Nolan Yaremko - MRU (3rd) 6 GP 3-8-11*
10 Josh Prokop - Alberta (2nd) 6 GP 4-6-10*
15 Jared Dmytriw - Sask (3rd) 6 GP 6-3-9*
10 Devon Skoleski - Manitoba (4th) 4 2-6-8*
14 Eric Florchuk - Alberta (2nd) 6 GP 2-4-6*
25 Jaxan Kaluski - Sask (2nd) 6 GP 2-0-2*
20 Aiden Bulych - Sask (2nd) 6 GP 0-3-3*
11 Scott Mickoski - Regina (3rd) 4 GP 2-1-3
23 Alec Zawatsky - Sask (2nd) 6 GP 2-1-3
27 Merritt Oszytko - MacEwan (1st) 2 GP 2-0-2
22 Marc Pasemko - MacEwan (1st) 4 GP 1-0-1
11 Chantz Petruic - Sask (2nd) 2 GP 0-1-1
12 Eric Houk - Regina (1st) 4 GP 0-1-1
13 Tanner Fincaryk - Alberta (1st) 1 GP 0-0-0

* denotes player who had at least a point-per-game in 2021-22

That set of forwards would be by far and away the best set of forwards assembled by a USports hockey team. The goaltending would be okay. The defence is short on both numbers and experience. As stated at the outset, this list may have left out those half-Ukrainians. If some all-star defencemen are amongst that group, this team would do well against high-level competition. I'd pay to watch them!

 

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Preview: October 21-22: MANITOBA at TRINITY WESTERN

MANITOBA BISONS (2-2-0, 5-5-0, OHT35 #7*)
TRINITY WESTERN SPARTANS (0-5-1, 1-7-1, OHT35 #33*)

Friday, October 21st at 2:15 PDT/4:15 CDT at Langley Events Centre
Saturday, October 22nd at 7:00 PDT/9:00 CDT at Langley Events Centre

* The OHT35 rankings are based solely on the average-of-averages which admittedly lacks accuracy at this stage. This is the final OHT35 where pre-season results are fully used.

Live Links:
➤ Video: CanadaWest TV
➤ Friday: Live Stats ∞ Hockey Tech
➤ Saturday: Live Stats ∞ Hockey Tech

Manitoba Links:
➤ GoBisons: Team Website
➤ CW: Stats ∞ Schedule/Results/Links
➤ LeagueStat: Stats ∞ Schedule/Results/Links

Trinity Western Links:
➤ TWU: Team Website
➤ CW: Stats ∞ Schedule/Results/Links
➤ LeagueStat: Stats ∞ Schedule/Results/Links

Last series:
➤ Jan 29/22: TWU 7 UM 5: LeagueStat : Game Story (with boxscore and video)
➤ Jan 30/22: UM 3 TWU 0: LeagueStat : Game Story (with boxscore and video)

Other Links:
➤ USports: Alberta still on top, UQTR close second in Men’s Hockey Top 10
➤ USports: Schedule/Links ∞ Standings
➤ CW: Home Page ∞ Season Schedule ∞ Daily Schedule
➤ LeagueStat: Media Stats ∞ Daily Schedule

Last year the Bison playoff hopes ultimately fell due to their late-January split with Holy Trinity (see links), followed by a sweep at the hands of Regina. Last weekend, the Bisons reversed their results against Regina. This weekend, the Bisons have an opportunity to remedy their record against TWU. Last year and this, most TWU opponents pick up four points each weekend and the Bisons need to be one of them.

The goaltending, which looked atrocious in their home pre-season games and against the T-irds, was a strength last weekend. Ross Hawryluk started and won both games and now has a very good stats line (2-1-0, 2.95 GAA, .917 S%).

Despite having played just 4 games, the Bisons continue to have three of the top 12 scorers in the CW: Chase Hartje (3-7-10), Brett Davis (4-4-8), and Devon Skoleski (2-6-8).

I‛ll be checking the injury front. I believe that last weekend, other than the backup goaltenders, the Bisons had no healthy scratches. Four players have yet to play in the regular season: defenceman Liam Schioler and forwards Geordie Keane, Linden McCorrister, and Eric Fawkes. Jonny Hooker left the Saturday game against UBC with what appeared to be a shoulder/arm injury of some sort.

Holy Trinity has been solidly whacked in five of their six games thus far. The exception was an OTL against Sask, where the Spartans blew a 5-1 lead. They have been outscored by 37-13. They lead the league in PIMs with 102 (tied with MRU), whereas the saintly Bisons are tied for last with Regina, at just 38.

One big peculiarity in the schedule is that the matinee game is on Friday. That surely makes for difficult travel arrangements.


ELSEWHERE IN THE CW

ALBERTA GOLDEN BEARS (5-0-1, 11-1-2, OHT35 #1*)
SASKATCHEWAN HUSKIES (5-1-0, 8-3-1, OHT35 #3*)

Links:
➤ UofA: Team Website
➤ UofS: Team Website
➤ Huskie Fan: Dogs are 4 and 1 following win in Vancouver
➤ Huskie Fan: Huskie men’s hockey team sweeps T-Birds
➤ CW: HKY: TWU, SSK forwards combine for seven goals in weekend action

This is the feature series of the weekend, and will likely draw a great deal of attention outside of the CW as well. IMO, Alberta is the cream of the crop, TWU is the weakest, and the rest are still to prove themselves. One cannot argue with the Mutts‛ results, but unless they can do well here I would still have them in that murky-middle of CW near-contenders. They did nearly lose to TWU, split with Calgary, and had a tight series with UBC.

REGINA COUGARS (1-2-1, 3-5-3, OHT35 #22*)
CALGARY DINOSAURS (3-3-0, 6-6-0, OHT35 #11*)

Links:
➤ UofR: Team Website
➤ UofC: Another Cougars team readies to face Dinos

These teams each won once against the other last year, but in the last 5 years Bedrock U holds a 12-2 edge over the Banjo-Cats. So far the Dinos are 0-3-0 on Fridays and 3-0-0 on Saturdays. I have a hunch that Regina peaked last year and will be just a notch below this year. To prevent that, a good road weekend against a mid-power like this would help. Regina lost a lot of scoring, but rookie Matt Culling has 4 goals and 3 assists in four games and is a player to watch. The Dinos are led by 2nd year Jake Gricius. Last year he was 2-3-5 for the season, and this year he is 5-1-6 already.

MACEWAN GRIFFINS (2-2-0, 3-7-1, OHT35 #26*)
MOUNT ROYAL COUGARS (3-2-1, 7-4-1, OHT35 #9*)

Links:
➤ MacU: Team Website
➤ MRU: WHKY, MHKY & MSOC earn U SPORTS Top 10 Rankings

This is a home-and-home weekend. The Family Guys have had two splits and are coming off a bye week. Nothing wrong with a split against Regina, and a major celebration for their split with Alberta. They started strong a year ago, then fell apart. The Bluegars were blitzed by the Evil Monkeys on opening weekend, then blitzed Holy Trinity. They are coming off a solid 3-point weekend against the Dinos. Those Mythical Mutants need some points on weekends like this if they intend to stay in playoff contention.


OUT EAST

Wed Oct 19 Brock 3 Western Ontario 2 (ot)
Thu Oct 20 Guelph 1 Cornell 8 (NCAA ex)
Thu Oct 20 Toronto 1 Toronto Metro 2
Thu Oct 20 Concordia 2 McGill 1
Fri Oct 21 Guelph at Dartmouth (NCAA ex)
Fri Oct 21 Windsor at Laurier
Fri Oct 21 York at Lakehead
Fri Oct 21 Carleton at R.M.C.
Fri Oct 21 Western Ontario at Waterloo
Fri Oct 21 Ottawa at Queen‛s
Fri Oct 21 U.Q.T.R. at Nipissing
Sat Oct 22 Guelph at Harvard ((NCAA ex)
Sat Oct 22 U.Q.T.R. at Nipissing
Sat Oct 22 Ottawa at R.M.C.
Sat Oct 22 McGill at Ontario Tech
Sat Oct 22 Waterloo at Toronto Metro
Sat Oct 22 Windsor at Laurier
Sat Oct 22 York at Lakehead
Sat Oct 22 Toronto at Western Ontario
Sat Oct 22 Carleton at Queen‛s
Sun Oct 23 Concordia at Ontario Tech
Sun Oct 23 Guelph at Toronto Metro
Sun Oct 23 Ottawa at U.Q.T.R.
Sun Oct 23 Ontario Tech at R.M.C.

Wed Oct 19 Acadia 0 Saint Mary's 4
Fri Oct 21 St. F.X. at New Brunswick
Fri Oct 21 Dalhousie at Moncton
Fri Oct 21 Saint Mary's at U.P.E.I.
Sat Oct 22 St. F.X. Moncton
Sat Oct 22 Dalhousie at New Brunswick
Sat Oct 22 U.P.E.I. at Acadia

Links:
➤ USports: Presto Schedule & Results
➤ OUA: LeagueStat Daily
➤ 49 Sport: U SPORTS Hat-Trick: 3 takeaways from OUA MHKY’s opening weekend
➤ AUS: Schedule & Results


OUT WEST

Fri Oct 21 S.A.I.T. at Red Deer Poly
Fri Oct 21 Concordia-Edmonton at N.A.I.T.
Fri Oct 21 Augustana at Portage College
Sat Oct 22 Portage College at Augustana
Sat Oct 22 Red Deer Poly at S.A.I.T.
Sat Oct 22 N.A.I.T. at Concordia-Edmonton

Fri Oct 21 Simon Fraser at Victoria
Sat Oct 22 Simon Fraser at Vancouver Island
Sat Oct 22 Logan Lake at Okanagan

Links:
➤ ACAC: Schedule & Results
➤ BCIHL: Schedule & Results

 

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October 21st: BISONS WERE THE ONLY AWAY TEAM TO WIN

MANITOBA BISONS 5
TRINITY WESTERN SPARTANS 2

Links:
➤ Summaries: LeagueStat : CW
➤ Game reports: LeagueStat : CW
➤ UofM (preview): Soccer playoff game highlights busy Bisons weekend
➤ UofM: Boxscore
➤ TWU: SPARTANS FALL TO MANITOBA (with boxscore and video)

Quick Summary
Man: D. Skoleski (01:17 1st) , C. Veloso (16:03 1st) , D. Skoleski (09:40 2nd) , M. King (10:40 2nd) , J. Arpin (11:28 3rd)
TWU: M. Joss (05:25 1st) , K. Johnson (18:48 2nd)
Goal: Man: Hawryluk (28 shots, 26 saves), TWU: LaBelle (30 shots, 25 saves)

This matinee started at 1:00 PDT, after originally being announced as a 2:15 PDT game time. Grrrr. Hawryluk has found his form in goal. Although not a difficult opponent, he did make the saves needed for a comfortable victory. This win puts the Herd above .500 for the first time.

Of note, Bison defenceman Liam Schioler was back in he line-up in this one.


OUT-OF-TOWN SCOREBOARD

ALBERTA GOLDEN BEARS 2
SASKATCHEWAN HUSKIES 5

Links:
➤ Summaries: LeagueStat : CW
➤ UofA: Team Website
➤ Huskie Fan (preview): Huskies prepare for first place Golden Bears
➤ UofS: Team Website

Quick Summary
AB: D. Plouffe (11:49 1st) , M. Fonteyne (08:04 2nd)
Sask: C. Zimmerman (06:22 1st) , L. Keeler (11:37 1st) , S. Collins (04:32 2nd) , J. Dmytriw (07:22 3rd) , T. Prefontaine (16:43 3rd)
Goal: Alta: Schneider (34 shots, 29 saves), Sask: Ross (25 shots, 23 saves)

The Banjo-Mutts came up with a big win to at least claim temporary possession of first place. I was a bit surprised by the way they controlled the Evil Monkeys. There was a bit of an interruption with all CWTV feeds, so I missed a good chunk of all games. And, with three games starting at the exact same time, I missed more than I saw of the out-of-town games.

REGINA COUGARS 2
CALGARY DINOSAURS 5

Links:
➤ Summaries: LeagueStat : CW
➤ UofR: Team Website
➤ UofC: Team Website

Quick Summary
Reg: T. Barnstable (15:33 1st) , T. Adams (17:26 1st)
Calg: J. Gricius (15:02 1st) , J. Joseph (19:45 2nd) , C. Gutenberg (08:57 3rd) , T. Upper (16:38 3rd) , M. Patterson (19:54 3rd)
Goal: Reg: Meger (37 shots, 33 saves), Calg: Tetachuk (22 shots, 20 saves)

The Banjo-Cats disintegrated throughout this game. The 1st period saw them outshoot Bedrock U 12-6 and outscore them 2-1. The Dinos‛ Friday night curse looked to be real at that point. The Dinos gathered steam throughout, outshooting Regina 14-7 in the 2nd period and 18-3 in the 3rd. The paltry three shots in the 3rd period showed that the Cats were not really in this at the end.

MACEWAN GRIFFINS 0
MOUNT ROYAL COUGARS 4

Links:
➤ Summaries: LeagueStat : CW
➤ MacU: Kope thriving with Griffins just steps away from where he once played for Oil Kings (with boxscore)
➤ MRU: Team Website

Quick Summary
Mac: no scoring
MRU: A. Fyten (05:25 1st) , R. Sawchuk (08:15 2nd) , E. Regnier (15:35 2nd) , R. Sawchuk (17:14 3rd)
Goal: Mac: Abel (32 shots, 28 saves), MRU: Berry (10 shots, 10 saves)

The Bluegars dominated The Family Guys in this one. Jackson Berry got a shutout with just 10 saves. Sawchuk‛s goals were his 5th and 6th of the season. If the Mythical Mutants want to escape with Giggity Giggity in the rematch they‛ll need more than one shot in the 1st period, and 10 in the game.


NEXT UP

Sat Oct 22 Mount Royal at MacEwan (5:00 MDT/6:00 CDT)
Sat Oct 22 Regina at Calgary (6:00 MDT/7:00 CDT)
Sat Oct 22 Alberta at Saskatchewan (7:00 CST/8:00 CDT)
Sat Oct 22 Manitoba at Trinity Western (7:00 PDT/9:00 CDT)


OUT EAST

Fri Oct 21 Guelph 3 Dartmouth 7 (NCAA ex)
Fri Oct 21 Windsor 3 Laurier 2
Fri Oct 21 York 2 Lakehead 5
Fri Oct 21 Carleton 2 R.M.C. 3 (ot)
Fri Oct 21 Western Ontario 8 Waterloo 4
Fri Oct 21 Ottawa 3 Queen‛s 2 (ot)
Fri Oct 21 U.Q.T.R. 3 Nipissing 2
Sat Oct 22 Guelph at Harvard ((NCAA ex)
Sat Oct 22 U.Q.T.R. at Nipissing
Sat Oct 22 Ottawa at R.M.C.
Sat Oct 22 McGill at Ontario Tech
Sat Oct 22 Waterloo at Toronto Metro
Sat Oct 22 Windsor at Laurier
Sat Oct 22 York at Lakehead
Sat Oct 22 Toronto at Western Ontario
Sat Oct 22 Carleton at Queen‛s
Sun Oct 23 Concordia at Ontario Tech
Sun Oct 23 Guelph at Toronto Metro
Sun Oct 23 Ottawa at U.Q.T.R.
Sun Oct 23 Ontario Tech at R.M.C.

Fri Oct 21 St. F.X. 1 New Brunswick 6
Fri Oct 21 Dalhousie 1 Moncton 4
Fri Oct 21 Saint Mary's 1 U.P.E.I. 9
Sat Oct 22 St. F.X. Moncton
Sat Oct 22 Dalhousie at New Brunswick
Sat Oct 22 U.P.E.I. at Acadia

Links:
➤ USports: Presto Schedule & Results
➤ OUA: LeagueStat Daily
➤ AUS: Schedule & Results

OUT WEST

Fri Oct 21 S.A.I.T. 2 Red Deer Poly 4
Fri Oct 21 Concordia-Edmonton 2 N.A.I.T. 4
Fri Oct 21 Augustana at Portage College - no report
Sat Oct 22 Portage College at Augustana
Sat Oct 22 Red Deer Poly at S.A.I.T.
Sat Oct 22 N.A.I.T. at Concordia-Edmonton

Fri Oct 21 Simon Fraser 8 Victoria 3 (in progress)
Sat Oct 22 Simon Fraser at Vancouver Island
Sat Oct 22 Logan Lake at Okanagan

Links:
➤ ACAC: Schedule & Results
➤ BCIHL: Schedule & Results

 

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October 22: SATURDAY MORNING LINKS

On Friday, just two teams had posted stories before bedtime so all links, as well as late results, are posted here.

Links:
➤ UofM: MHKY: Bisons top line continues to roll in 5-2 win over Trinity Western (with boxscore)
➤ TWU: SPARTANS FALL TO MANITOBA (with boxscore and video)

Links:
➤ UofA: Team Website (no report yet)
➤ UofS: MHKY: Huskies win 5-2 over Alberta (with boxscore)
➤ Huskie Fan: Early power play goals lift Huskies to victory.

Links:
➤ UofR: Barnstable, Adams score but Cougars fall 5-2 to Calgary (with boxscore)
➤ UofC: Joseph's debut sparks Dinos win (with boxscore and video)

Links:
➤ MacU: Griffins muster just 10 shots in 4-0 loss at Mount Royal (with boxscore)
➤ MRU: Cougars Catchup: October 21, 2022 (with boxscore)


OUT WEST

Fri Oct 21 Augustana 7 Portage College 0 (late game)

Fri Oct 21 Simon Fraser 8 Victoria 4 (late game)

Links:
➤ ACAC: Schedule & Results
➤ BCIHL: Schedule & Results

 

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October 22nd: BISONS ESCAPE WITH 4TH STRAIGHT WIN

MANITOBA BISONS 3
TRINITY WESTERN SPARTANS 2

Links:
➤ Summaries: LeagueStat : CW
➤ Game reports: LeagueStat : CW
➤ UofM: Team Website
➤ TWU: SPARTANS FALL TO MANITOBA (with boxscore and video)

Quick Summary
Man: C. Behun (12:02 2nd) , Z. Patrick (14:28 2nd) , C. Hartje (17:15 2nd)
TWU: D. DuBois (00:59 2nd) , L. Spadafora (02:48 3rd)
Goal: Man: Hawryluk (32 shots, 30 saves), TWU: Audet (30 shots, 27 saves)

First, the Bisons were down one more forward as Devon Skoleski (11 points in 5 games) did not suit up for this one. Defenceman Zach Patrick was moved to a forward spot, and notched his first goal. Dylan Thiessen (6 points in 6 games) was also injured in this game, but did return.

I have to credit Holy Trinity. This was their best game of the season by far. It was Alumni Night, so the players maybe wanted to impress their predecessors. The Bisons seemed to want to just let the clock tick down in the 3rd period without suffering any more injuries. They could use the week to recover.

#28 Codey Behun and #6 Mitch Dyck fight for the puck with two Spartans. Behun had his first goal of the season.


OUT-OF-TOWN SCOREBOARD

MOUNT ROYAL COUGARS 2
MACEWAN GRIFFINS 3
(in overtime)

Links:
➤ Summaries: LeagueStat : CW
➤ MRU: Cougars Catchup: October 22, 2022
➤ MacU: Comrie plays double OT hero as Griffins beat No. 9 MRU for first time in Canada West (with boxscore)

Quick Summary
MRU: R. Sawchuk (05:00 1st) , L. Gilliss (17:48 1st)
MacU: R. Appelt (16:13 1st) , N. Salame (15:19 2nd) , S. Comrie (03:42 2nd OT)
Goal: MRU: Berry (39 shots, 36 saves), Mac: Abel (30 shots, 28 saves)

The Family Guys could barely muster a shot on Friday and badly needed to turn things around in this one. They boosted their shot total from 11 to 39. They were a completely different side. It appeared that they may have won the game with a goal in the 4-on-4 segment of OT, but it was waived off. This gives the Mythical Mutants three straight splits, which they must find to be satisfactory. The Bluegars seem to be on the verge of a breakthrough but never quite make it. They are now 4-2-2.

REGINA COUGARS 1
CALGARY DINOSAURS 4

Links:
➤ Summaries: LeagueStat : CW
➤ UofR: Team Website
➤ UofC: Dinos complete sweep of Cougars (with boxscore and video)

Quick Summary
Reg: T. Barnstable (03:13 2nd)
Calg: M. Westhaver (12:17 1st) , C. Gengenbach (19:22 2nd) , S. Strange (02:58 3rd) , J. Gricius (10:29 3rd)
Goal: Reg: Evanoff (40 shots, 36 saves), Calg: Tetachuk (23 shots, 22 saves)

Bedrock U, as usual, won the Saturday game of the double-header. The Banjo-Cats were disappointing in this one. They did lose a lot of offence from last year and it seems like they are playing with little confidence right now. Of note Jake Gricius scored his 7th goal in 8 games for the Dinos.

ALBERTA GOLDEN BEARS 2
SASKATCHEWAN HUSKIES 1
(in overtime)

Links:
➤ Summaries: LeagueStat : CW
➤ UofA: Team Website
➤ UofS: MHKY: Huskies Fall to top Ranked Alberta in Overtime

Quick Summary
Alta: J. Smallwood (06:14 3rd) , T. Preziuso (01:00 1st OT)
Sask: J. Dmytriw (11:36 2nd)
Goal: Alta: Kruger (25 shots, 24 saves), Sask: Ross (26 shots, 24 saves)

This OTW for the Evil Monkeys made the weekend series 3-2 on points to the Banjo-Mutts, and leaves the teams tied for 1st place. This was a pretty good game I had playing in the background whilst trying to watch the Jets, Bisons, MLB playoffs, and CFL. Sask‛s broadcast quality has taken a nosedive this year. They have a silly little girl who giggles at her own jokes and some guy who just plays along. Very disappointing.


NEXT UP

Fri Oct 28 Mount Royal at Manitoba (7:00 CDT)
Fri Oct 28 Alberta at Regina (7:00 CST/8:00 CDT)
Fri Oct 28 MacEwan at U.B.C. (7:00 PDT/9:00 CDT)

NOTE: Sask, Calgary, and TWU all have byes.

OUT EAST

Sat Oct 22 Guelph 0 Harvard 9 (NCAA ex)
Sat Oct 22 U.Q.T.R. 6 Nipissing 3
Sat Oct 22 Ottawa 9 R.M.C. 2
Sat Oct 22 McGill 3 Ontario Tech 2 (ot)
Sat Oct 22 Waterloo 2 Toronto Metro 1
Sat Oct 22 Windsor 5 Laurier 1
Sat Oct 22 York 2 Lakehead 3 (ot)
Sat Oct 22 Toronto 5 Western Ontario 0
Sat Oct 22 Carleton 1 Queen‛s 4
Sun Oct 23 Concordia at Ontario Tech
Sun Oct 23 Guelph at Toronto Metro
Sun Oct 23 Ottawa at U.Q.T.R.
Sun Oct 23 Ontario Tech at R.M.C.
Thu Oct 27 Brock at Laurier
Thu Oct 27 Lakehead at Guelph

Sat Oct 22 St. F.X. 1 Moncton 4
Sat Oct 22 Dalhousie 1 New Brunswick 5
Sat Oct 22 U.P.E.I. 5 Acadia 3
Wed Oct 26 Saint Mary's at Acadia

Links:
➤ USports: Presto Schedule & Results
➤ OUA: LeagueStat Daily
➤ AUS: Schedule & Results

OUT WEST

Sat Oct 22 Portage College 3 Augustana 4
Sat Oct 22 Red Deer Poly 4 S.A.I.T. 3
Sat Oct 22 N.A.I.T. 2 Concordia-Edmonton 0
Fri Oct 28 Augustana at Briercrest College
Fri Oct 28 S.A.I.T. at N.A.I.T.
Fri Oct 28 Red Deer Poly at Portage College

Sat Oct 22 Simon Fraser 7 Vancouver Island 1
Sat Oct 22 Logan Lake 2 Okanagan 5
No league games until Nov 5.

Links:
➤ ACAC: Schedule & Results
➤ BCIHL: Schedule & Results

 

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Preview: October 28-29: MOUNT ROYAL at MANITOBA

MOUNT ROYAL COUGARS (4-2-2, 8-4-2, OHT35 #13)
MANITOBA BISONS (4-2-0, 7-5-0, OHT35 #12)

Friday, October 28th at 7:00 CT at The Rink, Oak Bluff
Saturday, October 29th at 7:00 CT at The Rink, Oak Bluff

Live Links:
➤ Video: CanadaWest TV
➤ Friday: Live Stats ∞ Hockey Tech
➤ Saturday: Live Stats ∞ Hockey Tech

Manitoba Links:
➤ GoBisons: "Pressure is privilege" for hard-working forward Tony Apetagon
➤ CW: Stats ∞ Schedule/Results/Links
➤ LeagueStat: Stats ∞ Schedule/Results/Links

Mount Royal Links:
➤ MRU: MVB, MHKY, WHKY & MSOC earn U SPORTS Top 10 Rankings
➤ CW: Stats ∞ Schedule/Results/Links
➤ LeagueStat: Stats ∞ Schedule/Results/Links

Last series:
➤ Nov 19/21: MRU 4 UM 1: LeagueStat : Game Story (with boxscore and video)
➤ Nov 20/21: UM 5 MRU 4 (ot): LeagueStat : Game Story (with boxscore and video)

Other Links:
➤ USports: Schedule/Links ∞ Standings
➤ CW: Home Page ∞ Season Schedule ∞ Daily Schedule
➤ LeagueStat: Media Stats ∞ Daily Schedule

The Bluegars are somewhat of an enigmatic team. At their best, they are a contender and a threat to win a berth in the U-Cup. But just when they seem ready for a breakthrough, they falter. They are blessed with two of the best forwards in the country: Nolan Yaremko (3 goals and 10 assists in 8 games) and Riley Sawchuk (7 goals and 8 assists in 7 games).

The Bisons have some lofty stats themselves, with three players in the Top Ten despite having played just six games. Chase Hartje (4-8-12, leads CW defencemen in scoring), Devon Skoleski (4-7-11, in 5 games), and Brett Davis (4-6-10). After last weekend it appears that the Bison defence is fully recovered from injuries. However, they might need to move two of them to the forward lines due to the injuries up front.

The Achilles heel in the Bison home games was in goal. That problem has evidently been addressed on the road, where Ross Hawryluk found his form. Hopefully he can keep that going at The Rink, where the Bisons appear for the last time.

The linked story is on Tony Apetagon, a kid from a remote northern community getting a chance at a top 6 forward spot on the team.


ELSEWHERE IN THE CW

ALBERTA GOLDEN BEARS (6-1-1, 12-2-2, OHT35 #1)
REGINA COUGARS (1-4-1, 3-7-3, OHT35 #23)

Links:
➤ UofA: 182 Golden Bears & Pandas honoured as Academic All-Canadians
➤ UofR: Team Website

So far the Banjo-Cats have played three series. They started with 2 points against MacEwan, then had 1 point against Manitoba, then no points against Calgary. The trend is not good, especially when the Evil Monkeys are coming to town. Regina really needs a split here to stay within shouting distance of playoff contention.

MACEWAN GRIFFINS (3-3-0, 4-8-1, OHT35 #25)
U.B.C. THUNDERBIRDS (3-2-1, 6-4-2, OHT35 #16)

Links:
➤ MacU: Three Stars: Gluska, Abel, Nataroum earn honours
➤ UBC: Birds return to the ice for weekend double dip against MacEwan

The Family Guys have beaten Alberta, so beating the T-irds is not out of the question. They have splits in all three series so far, the others being against Regina and MRU. Their wins have been close games, two in overtime. Their losses have been decisive, one by 3 goals and two by 4 goals. So it might be said that they have squeezed maximum points from their performance thus far. I am not sold on UBC‛s goaltending. If one of their newcomers can solidify that position perhaps they could sweep a series like this one.

NOTE: Saskatchewan, Trinity Western, and Calgary all have byes because there are 16 weeks to the season and each team needs two bye weeks.


OUT EAST

Sun Oct 23 Concordia 4 Ontario Tech 5
Wed Oct 26 Guelph 3 Toronto Metro 4 (ot)
Wed Oct 26 Ottawa 0 U.Q.T.R. 5
Wed Oct 26 Ontario Tech 6 R.M.C. 1
Thu Oct 27 Brock at Laurier
Thu Oct 27 Lakehead at Guelph
Fri Oct 28 R.M.C. at Ottawa
Fri Oct 28 Lakehead at Waterloo
Fri Oct 28 York at Western Ontario
Fri Oct 28 Carleton at U.Q.T.R.
Fri Oct 28 Queen‛s at Concordia
Fri Oct 28 Toronto at Windsor
Sat Oct 29 Toronto at Windsor
Sat Oct 29 Toronto Metro at Brock
Sat Oct 29 Lakehead at Laurier
Sat Oct 29 Nipissing at Concordia
Sat Oct 29 Waterloo at York
Sun Oct 30 Ontario Tech at Ottawa
Sun Oct 30 Nipissing at McGill

Wed Oct 26 Saint Mary's 3 Acadia 2 (ot)
Fri Oct 28 Moncton at St. F.X.
Fri Oct 28 New Brunswick at Dalhousie
Fri Oct 28 U.P.E.I. at Saint Mary's
Sat Oct 29 Moncton at Dalhousie
Sat Oct 29 New Brunswick at St. F.X.
Sat Oct 29 Acadia at U.P.E.I.

Links:
➤ USports: Presto Schedule & Results
➤ OUA: LeagueStat Daily
➤ AUS: Schedule & Results



OUT WEST

Fri Oct 28 Augustana at Briercrest College
Fri Oct 28 S.A.I.T. at N.A.I.T.
Fri Oct 28 Red Deer Poly at Portage College
Sat Oct 29 Red Deer Poly at Portage College
Sat Oct 29 Augustana at Briercrest College
Sat Oct 29 N.A.I.T. at S.A.I.T.

No Games

Links:
➤ ACAC: Schedule & Results
➤ BCIHL: Schedule & Results

 

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October 28: BLUEGARS‛ CARRIED BY SECONDARY SCORING

MOUNT ROYAL COUGARS 4
MANITOBA BISONS 0

Links:
➤ Summaries: LeagueStat : CW
➤ Game reports: LeagueStat : CW
➤ UofM: MHKY: Special teams and zone time a major factor as Mount Royal beats Manitoba 4-0 (with boxscore)
➤ MRU: Cougars Catchup: October 28, 2022 (with boxscore)

Quick Summary
MRU: R. Holmes (15:36 1st) , A. Fyten (16:07 1st) , K. Morrisseau (09:48 2nd) , C. Bouchard (10:26 3rd)
Man: none
Goal: MRU: Sims (13 shots, 13 saves), Man: Hawryluk (50 shots, 46 saves)

The good news: The Bisons managed to shut down the Sawchuk/Yaremko duo. The bad news: They sacrificed any offence of their own in the process. Here‛s how they lined up:

MANITOBA
Goal
34 Hawryluk (1 Harkness)

Defence
4 Malchuk - 16 Hartje
12 Patrick - 2 Stewart
27 Gottfried - 8 Toth

Forwards
10 Skoleski - 22 Davis - 17 Veloso
20 Apetagon - 9 Thiessen - 11 Ostir
21 Basarab - 19 Arpin - 28 Behun
18 Hooker - 29 King - 13 Sutter

Scratches
35 Murphy - 5 Schioler - 6 Dyck
14 Keane - 23 Fawkes - 26 McCorrister

MOUNT ROYAL
Goal
35 Sims (33 Berry)

Defence
25 Aquilon - 5 Ladyman
2 Walker - 24 Jensen
3 Gould - 16 Blake

Forwards
23 Yarekmo - 13 Sawchuk - 12 Bouchard
19 Gillisss - 9 Regnier - 11 Fyten
8 Moe - 10 Holmes - 18 Stevenson
28 Rawji - 14 Morrisseau - 26 Power

Scratches
3 Pow - 17 Tarzwell - 22 Hakim
27 Senkoe - 34 Farkas

The stats show that the Bluegars were 1-for-8 on the PP, however two more goals were scored just seconds after a Bison penalty expired. Hawryluk had a good game in goal and has clearly emerged as the go-to guy. A few years ago, these teams played the heaviest games in the CW where the boards were rattling all game long. It is not like that now. Most penalties were cheap garbage that could have been ignored.

Saturday night‛s game is thankfully the last one at The Rink. After that it is back to the fully renovated Wayne Fleming Arena. Including pre-season, the Bisons are now 0-5-0 at The Rink, 0-1-0 at The Ralph, and 7-0-0 elsewhere.

OUT-OF-TOWN SCOREBOARD

ALBERTA GOLDEN BEARS 7
REGINA COUGARS 3

Links:
➤ Summaries: LeagueStat : CW
➤ UofR: Cougars fall 7-3 to No. 2-ranked Alberta (with boxscore and video)
➤ UofA: Team Website - no team stories since October 15th

Quick Summary
Alta: J. Platz (06:43 1st) , E. Florchuk (18:52 1st) , N. Volcan (01:41 2nd) , J. Prokop (05:13 2nd) , J. Prokop (17:11 2nd) , J. Smallwood (09:46 3rd) , B. MacGregor (16:37 3rd)
Reg: T. Heidt (11:46 1st) , R. Krane (09:50 2nd) , C. Sass (18:07 3rd)
Goal: Alta: Berlin (29 shots, 26 saves), Reg: Evanoff (36 shots, 29 saves)

The stats on this one were not as bad as the scoreline. The play was relatively even. For the Evil Monkeys, Prokop‛s goals were his 5th and 6th of the season, and Smallwood‛s was his 7th. The Banjo-Cats have nobody with that type of finish this year.

MACEWAN GRIFFINS 2
U.B.C. THUNDERBIRDS 6

Links:
➤ Summaries: LeagueStat : CW
➤ MacU: With 47 minutes in penalties and four power-play goals against, Griffins fall 6-2 to Thunderbirds (with boxscore)
➤ MacU (preview): Boosted by big win, Griffins head to UBC for weekend series looking for consistency
➤ UBC: Birds back in win column after feisty affair with Griffins (with boxscore)

Quick Summary
MacU: R. Appelt (13:30 1st) , R. Appelt (07:26 3rd)
UBC: S. Huo (14:20 1st) , J. Wismer (18:15 1st) , E. McIndoe (15:19 2nd) , S. Huo (17:47 2nd) , J. Lee (18:58 3rd) , J. Sandhu (19:42 3rd)
Goal: MacU: Abel (37 shots, 31 saves), UBC: Luding (32 shots, 30 saves)

The scoreline is a bit misleading here as well. It was 4-2 with just over a minute to play. Each side had nine PPs, but the T-irds scored four times on theirs whilst The Family Guys scored just once.


NEXT UP

Sat Oct 29 Alberta at Regina (3:00 CST/4:00 CDT)
Sat Oct 29 MacEwan at U.B.C. (3:00 PDT/5:00 CDT)
Sat Oct 29 Mount Royal at Manitoba (7:00 CDT)


OUT EAST

Thu Oct 27 Brock 4 Laurier 2
Thu Oct 27 Lakehead 7 Guelph 3
Fri Oct 28 R.M.C. 5 Ottawa 2
Fri Oct 28 Lakehead 4 Waterloo 5 (ot)
Fri Oct 28 York 3 Western Ontario 6
Fri Oct 28 Carleton 2 U.Q.T.R. 5
Fri Oct 28 Queen‛s 2 Concordia 3
Fri Oct 28 Toronto 3 Windsor 6
Sat Oct 29 Toronto at Windsor
Sat Oct 29 Toronto Metro at Brock
Sat Oct 29 Lakehead at Laurier
Sat Oct 29 Nipissing at Concordia
Sat Oct 29 Waterloo at York
Sun Oct 30 Ontario Tech at Ottawa
Sun Oct 30 Nipissing at McGill

Fri Oct 28 Moncton 7 St. F.X. 3
Fri Oct 28 New Brunswick 10 Dalhousie 1
Fri Oct 28 U.P.E.I. 2 Saint Mary's 1
Sat Oct 29 Moncton at Dalhousie
Sat Oct 29 New Brunswick at St. F.X.
Sat Oct 29 Acadia at U.P.E.I.

Links:
➤ USports: Presto Schedule & Results
➤ OUA: LeagueStat Daily
➤ AUS: Schedule & Results

OUT WEST

Fri Oct 28 Augustana 3 Briercrest College 2
Fri Oct 28 S.A.I.T. 4 N.A.I.T. 2
Fri Oct 28 Red Deer Poly 5 Portage College 3
Sat Oct 29 Red Deer Poly at Portage College
Sat Oct 29 Augustana at Briercrest College
Sat Oct 29 N.A.I.T. at S.A.I.T.

no games

Links:
➤ ACAC: Schedule & Results
➤ BCIHL: Schedule & Results

 

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October 29: DEPLETED BISONS SWEPT

MOUNT ROYAL COUGARS 7
MANITOBA BISONS 2

Links:
➤ Summaries: LeagueStat : CW
➤ Game reports: LeagueStat : CW
➤ UofM: MHKY: Four-goal second period helps Mount Royal beat Manitoba 7-2 (with boxscore)
➤ MRU: Cougars Catchup: October 29, 2022 (with boxscore)

Quick Summary
MRU: S. Moe (17:08 1st) , J. Power (05:54 2nd) , Z. Rawji (07:25 2nd) , B. Stevenson (14:32 2nd) , N. Yaremko (18:37 2nd) , N. Yaremko (11:24 3rd) , J. Power (17:56 3rd)
Man: B. Davis (14:41 1st) , H. Ostir (18:03 2nd)
Goal: MRU: Sims (13 shots, 11 saves), Man: Hawryluk (L) (31 shots, 26 saves), Harkness (16 shots, 14 saves)

The Bisons did not have enough healthy players to ice a full line-up, and played one short. Dylan Thiessen then left early after a blocked shot, so they were down two players. Last week they had extra defencemen, in this game they were down to five. Rookie Eric Fawkes played his first game. Here‛s how they lined up:

MANITOBA
Goal
34 Hawryluk - 1 Harkness

Defence
4 Malchuk - 16 Hartje
2 Stewart
27 Gottfried - 8 Toth

Forwards
10 Skoleski - 22 Davis - 17 Veloso
18 Hooker - 9 Thiessen - 11 Ostir
21 Basarab - 28 Behun - 23 Fawkes
29 King - 19 Arpin - 13 Sutter

Scratches
35 Murphy - 5 Schioler - 6 Dyck - 12 Patrick
20 Apetagon - 14 Keane - 26 McCorrister

MOUNT ROYAL
Goal
35 Sims (33 Berry)

Defence
25 Aquilon - 5 Ladyman
2 Walker - 24 Jensen
3 Gould - 16 Blake

Forwards
13 Sawchuk - 23 Yarekmo - 12 Bouchard
19 Gillisss - 9 Regnier - 11 Fyten
8 Moe - 10 Holmes - 18 Stevenson
28 Rawji - 14 Morrisseau - 26 Power

Scratches
3 Pow - 17 Tarzwell - 22 Hakim
27 Senkoe - 34 Farkas

The positive thing about this game is that the Bisons won‛t be playing at The Rink any more. From here on in they will be back at the Wayne Fleming Arena. Including the two exhibition games, the Bisons were 0-6-0 at The Rink.

If the Bisons want to pick up points in Edmontown next weekend when they face the Evil Monkeys, they will need some injured players back.

Devon Skoleski was back this weekend after missing a game last weekend.

OUT-OF-TOWN SCOREBOARD

ALBERTA GOLDEN BEARS 4
REGINA COUGARS 3

Links:
➤ Summaries: LeagueStat : CW
➤ UofR: Team Website (no report yet)
➤ UofA: Team Website - no team stories since October 15th

Quick Summary
Alta: T. Preziuso (03:17 1st) , J. Freadrich (10:23 2nd) , R. Hughes (05:35 3rd) , M. Fonteyne (11:24 3rd)
Reg: G. Asham-Moroz (14:42 1st) , T. Barnstable (02:40 2nd) , M. Eskra (14:29 3rd)
Goal: Alta: Kruger (24 shots, 21 saves), Reg: Meger (33 shots, 29 saves)

The Banjo-Cats were unable to pick up any points at home, and this has them in a tricky spot if they want to rally for a playoff berth. Tyler Preziuso‛s goal for the Evil Monkeys was his 8th of the season. It‛s peculiar that Regina still has not posted a review.

MACEWAN GRIFFINS 3
U.B.C. THUNDERBIRDS 2
(in overtime)

Links:
➤ Summaries: LeagueStat : CW
➤ MacU: Abel's 44 save-effort leads Griffins to huge 3-2 OT win over UBC (with boxscore)
➤ UBC: T-Birds felled by Griffins in double OT (with boxscore and video)

Quick Summary
MacU: N. Salame (01:31 1st) ,B. Wood (09:09 2nd) , J. Taupert (01:10 2nd OT)
UBC: J. Wismer (16:30 1st) , C. McNabb (00:35 2nd)
Goal: MacU: Abel (46 shots, 44 saves), UBC: Schwebius (20 shots, 17 saves)

The Family Guys are once again able to salvage a split. Although the Griffins are now 4-4-0, three of those wins have been in overtime. Three of their losses have been by four goals, and one by three goals.


NEXT UP

Fri Nov 4 Saskatchewan at Regina
Fri Nov 4 Manitoba at Alberta
Fri Nov 4 U.B.C. at Calgary
Fri Nov 4 MacEwan at Trinity Western

STANDINGS

OUT EAST

Sat Oct 29 Toronto 3 Windsor 4 (ot)
Sat Oct 29 Toronto Metro 6 Brock 4
Sat Oct 29 Lakehead 1 Laurier 2 (ot)
Sat Oct 29 Nipissing 0 Concordia 1 (ot)
Sat Oct 29 Waterloo 6 York 2
Sat Oct 29 Queen‛s 2 McGill 6
Sun Oct 30 Ontario Tech at Ottawa
Sun Oct 30 Nipissing at McGill
Fri Nov 4 Concordia at Ottawa
Fri Nov 4 Laurier at Waterloo
Fri Nov 4 Western Ontario at Toronto
Fri Nov 4 McGill at Carleton
Fri Nov 4 U.Q.T.R. at Ontario Tech
Fri Nov 4 Toronto Metro at Lakehead
Fri Nov 4 Brock at York
Fri Nov 4 Windsor at Guelph
Fri Nov 4 Nipissing at Queen‛s

Sat Oct 29 Moncton 2 Dalhousie 1 (so)
Sat Oct 29 New Brunswick 5 St. F.X. 2
Sat Oct 29 Acadia 0 U.P.E.I. 3
Wed Nov 2 Moncton at New Brunswick
Fri Nov 4 Dalhousie at Acadia
Fri Nov 4 St. F.X. at Saint Mary's
Fri Nov 4 New Brunswick at U.P.E.I.

Links:
➤ USports: Presto Schedule & Results
➤ OUA: LeagueStat Daily
➤ AUS: Schedule & Results

OUT WEST

Sat Oct 29 Red Deer Poly 2 Portage College 3 (ot)
Sat Oct 29 Augustana 2 Briercrest College 3
Sat Oct 29 N.A.I.T. 4 S.A.I.T. 5
Fri Nov 4 S.A.I.T. at Concordia-Edmonton
Fri Nov 4 Briercrest College at Red Deer Poly
Fri Nov 4 N.A.I.T. at Portage College

Fri Nov 4 Victoria at Oregon (ACHA-ex)

Links:
➤ ACAC: Schedule & Results
➤ BCIHL: Schedule & Results

 

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Preview: November 4-5: MANITOBA at ALBERTA

MANITOBA BISONS (4-4-0, 7-7-0, OHT35 #18)
ALBERTA GOLDEN BEARS (8-1-1, 14-2-2, OHT35 #1)

Friday, November 4th at 7:00 MDT/8:00 CDT at Clare Drake Arena
Saturday, November 5th at 7:00 MDT/8:00 CDT at Clare Drake Arena

Live Links:
➤ Video: CanadaWest TV
➤ Friday: Live Stats ∞ Hockey Tech
➤ Saturday: Live Stats ∞ Hockey Tech

Manitoba Links:
➤ UofM: Team Website
➤ CW: Stats ∞ Schedule/Results/Links
➤ LeagueStat: Stats ∞ Schedule/Results/Links

Alberta Links:
➤ UofA: Team Website
➤ CW: Stats ∞ Schedule/Results/Links
➤ LeagueStat: Stats ∞ Schedule/Results/Links

Last series:
➤ Nov 26/21: UM 7 UA 6: LeagueStat
➤ Nov 27/21: UA 6 UM 2: LeagueStat : Game Story (with boxscore)

Other Links:
➤ USports: Schedule/Links ∞ Standings
➤ CW: Home Page ∞ Season Schedule ∞ Daily Schedule
➤ LeagueStat: Media Stats ∞ Daily Schedule

This series has an ominous feel to it. Although the Bisons split their last trip to Edmontown, they were crushed by MRU a week ago with a short-staffed lineup. The Bisons have to hope for a full roster. Neither side has posted a preview story.

ELSEWHERE IN THE CW

SASKATCHEWAN HUSKIES (6-1-1, 9-3-2, OHT35 #2)
REGINA COUGARS (1-6-1, 3-9-3, OHT35 #31)

Links:
➤ UofS: MHKY: Saturday Night's Game to be Rescheduled
➤ UofR: Team Website

This was supposed to be a home-and-home. However, Saturday‛s game in Saskatown has to be rescheduled due to a watermain break. Maybe the Banjo-Mutts should return to the Rutherdump.

U.B.C. THUNDERBIRDS (4-2-2, 7-4-3, OHT35 #15)
CALGARY DINOSAURS (5-3-0, 8-6-0, OHT35 #8)

Links:
➤ UBC: Team Website
➤ UofC: Dinos return to the ice for second battle with Birds

The Bedrock Boys had been splitting every series until they swept Regina. They could win on any given night. Same for the T-irds, in a way. This is a scheduling oddity. In the days of an 8-team league the 1st half schedule was the mirror image of the 2nd half. Not now. These teams split a series in British California, the Dinos‛ win coming in overtime.

MACEWAN GRIFFINS (4-4-0, 4-9-1, OHT35 #24)
TRINITY WESTERN SPARTANS (0-7-1, 1-9-1, OHT35 #32)

Links:
➤ MacU: Buoyed by big UBC win, Griffins shift focus to road series at Trinity Western
➤ TWU: Team Website

In last year‛s Battle of the Expansion Teams, Holy Trinity picked up a split. In fact, they closed the season playing better than The Family Guys. If Mac wants to make a charge for a playoff berth, they need a sweep in a series like this.


OUT EAST

Sun Oct 30 Ontario Tech 0 Ottawa 3
Sun Oct 30 Nipissing 1 McGill 6
Wed Nov 2 Queen‛s 4 R.M.C. 1
Fri Nov 4 Concordia at Ottawa
Fri Nov 4 Laurier at Waterloo
Fri Nov 4 Western Ontario at Toronto
Fri Nov 4 McGill at Carleton
Fri Nov 4 U.Q.T.R. at Ontario Tech
Fri Nov 4 Toronto Metro at Lakehead
Fri Nov 4 Brock at York
Fri Nov 4 Windsor at Guelph
Fri Nov 4 Nipissing at Queen‛s
Sat Nov 5 Nipissing at R.M.C.
Sat Nov 5 McGill at Ottawa
Sat Nov 5 U.Q.T.R. at Ontario Tech
Sat Nov 5 Concordia at Carleton
Sat Nov 5 York at Brock
Sat Nov 5 Laurier at Western Ontario
Sat Nov 5 Toronto Metro at Lakehead
Sat Nov 5 Waterloo at Toronto
Sat Nov 5 Windsor at Guelph

Wed Nov 2 Moncton 2 New Brunswick 8
Fri Nov 4 Dalhousie at Acadia
Fri Nov 4 St. F.X. at Saint Mary's
Fri Nov 4 New Brunswick at U.P.E.I.
Sat Nov 5 Moncton at U.P.E.I.
Sat Nov 5 Dalhousie at Saint Mary's
Sat Nov 5 St. F.X. at Acadia

Links:
➤ USports: Presto Schedule & Results
➤ OUA: LeagueStat Daily
➤ AUS: Schedule & Results


OUT WEST

Fri Nov 4 S.A.I.T. at Concordia-Edmonton
Fri Nov 4 Briercrest College at Red Deer Poly
Fri Nov 4 N.A.I.T. at Portage College
Sat Nov 5 Briercrest College at Red Deer Poly
Sat Nov 5 Concordia-Edmonton at S.A.I.T.
Sat Nov 5 Portage College at N.A.I.T.

Fri Nov 4 Victoria at Oregon (ACHA-ex)
Sat Nov 5 Victoria at Oregon (ACHA-ex)
Sat Nov 5 Okanagan at Logan Lake

Links:
➤ ACAC: Schedule & Results
➤ BCIHL: Schedule & Results

 

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November 4: DEPLETED BISONS LOSE 3RD STRAIGHT

MANITOBA BISONS 1
ALBERTA GOLDEN BEARS 7

Links:
➤ Summaries: LeagueStat : CW
➤ Game reports: LeagueStat : CW
➤ UofA: Potent powerplay sends Bears over depleted Bisons (with boxscore)
➤ UofM: MHKY: Powerplay helps Golden Bears beat Manitoba 7-1

Quick Summary
Man: J. Hooker (11:00 3rd)
AB: D. Davidson (05:55 1st) , J. Prokop (12:50 1st) , D. Plouffe (19:27 1st) , T. Preziuso (07:51 2nd) , R. Hughes (10:21 2nd) , R. Hughes (13:20 2nd) , D. Lategan (11:23 3rd)
Goal: Man: Hawryluk (L) (32 shots, 26 saves), Harkness (11 shots, 10 saves), Alta: Schneider (18 shots, 17 saves)

The sparse Bison roster just did not look like the team they were, and that is likely because of the injuries. They were one man short and had just five defencemen. For good news, captain Geordie Keane played his first game of the year and the 3rd period was tied! THE Evil Monkeys were 3-for-7 on the PP, which got them off to an early lead.


OUT-OF-TOWN SCOREBOARD

SASKATCHEWAN HUSKIES 5
REGINA COUGARS 1

Links:
➤ Summaries: LeagueStat : CW
➤ UofR: Saskatchewan breaks late tie, scores road win over Cougars (with boxscore)
➤ UofS: Team Website

Quick Summary
Sask: C. Zimmerman (18:57 2nd) , D. Holt (13:55 3rd) , J. Kaluski (15:22 3rd) , J. Kaluski (17:31 3rd) , M. Rumsey (19:19 3rd)
Reg: R. Krane (04:45 1st)
Goal: Sask: Ross (31 shots, 30 saves), Reg: Meger (29 shots, 25 saves)

This was a kooky game. The Banjo-Cats dominated the 1st period, outshooting the Banjo-Mutts 20-7 but leading just 1-0. The Canines outshot the Felines 23-11 over the last two periods to rally for the win. The game was tied 1-1 with just over 6 minutes to play when the floodgates opened. Saturday‛s rematch was to have been played in Saskatown but a watermain break has forced postponement of that one to November 29th.

U.B.C. THUNDERBIRDS 2
CALGARY DINOSAURS 7

Links:
➤ Summaries: LeagueStat : CW
➤ UBC: Team Website
➤ UofC: Dinos cruise to 7-2 win over UBC (with boxscore)

Quick Summary
UBC: L. Kindree (15:40 2nd) , S. Huo (16:54 3rd)
Cal: M. Patterson (02:01 1st) , C. Gutenberg (02:55 1st) , M. Patterson (12:39 1st) , C. Gengenbach (13:47 1st) , J. Gricius (00:32 2nd) , J. Xavier (01:31 3rd) , J. White (06:54 3rd)
Goal: UBC: Luding (42 shots, 35 goals), Cal: Tetachuk (23 shots, 21 saves)

After getting a break in last year‛s Covid schedule (where the T-irds played TWU six times), and getting a break this year (where the two teams they play just once are Alberta and MRU), UBC could have mounted a serious challenge by treading water against the CW middle powers. This series in the Town of Bedrock is an important one for UBC. The teams met earlier, and the standings are now 4 points for the Dinos and 3 points for the T-irds through three games. I was shocked at the margin. The Dinos outshot UBC 14-3 in the 1st period and led 4-0.

MACEWAN GRIFFINS 2
TRINITY WESTERN SPARTANS 5

Links:
➤ Summaries: LeagueStat : CW
➤ Mac: Team Website
➤ TWU: Team Website

Quick Summary
Mac: N. Salame (07:02 1st) , K. Gable (15:16 3rd)
TWU: J. Bogress (05:55 1st) , M. Spafford (05:37 2nd) , T. Hopps (05:58 2nd) , L. Spadafora (04:53 3rd) , T. Hopps (18:48 3rd)
Goal: Mac: Abel (25 shots, 20 saves), TWU: Auget (37 shots, 35 saves)

Holy Trinity hits the win column for the first time this season! From the little I saw of this game, the Mythical Mutants carried the play ever so slightly. But the Spartans were due for a win. This is a costly loss for The Family Guys. I blame Meg.


NEXT UP

Sat Nov 5 MacEwan at Trinity Western (2:15 PDT/4:15 CDT)
Sat Nov 5 U.B.C. at Calgary (6:00 MDT/7:00 CDT)
Sat Nov 5 Manitoba at Alberta (7:00 MDT/8:00 CDT)


OUT EAST

Fri Nov 4 Concordia 4 Ottawa 2
Fri Nov 4 Laurier 2 Waterloo 6
Fri Nov 4 Western Ontario 3 Toronto 2
Fri Nov 4 McGill 4 Carleton 5 (ot)
Fri Nov 4 U.Q.T.R. 6 Ontario Tech 2
Fri Nov 4 Toronto Metro at Lakehead
Fri Nov 4 Brock 0 York 4
Fri Nov 4 Windsor 4 Guelph 2
Fri Nov 4 Nipissing 2 Queen‛s 4
Sat Nov 5 Nipissing R.M.C.
Sat Nov 5 McGill at Ottawa
Sat Nov 5 U.Q.T.R. at Ontario Tech
Sat Nov 5 Concordia at Carleton
Sat Nov 5 York at Brock
Sat Nov 5 Laurier at Western Ontario
Sat Nov 5 Toronto Metro at Lakehead
Sat Nov 5 Waterloo at Toronto
Sat Nov 5 Windsor at Guelph
Sun Nov 6 Toronto Metro at Lakehead

Fri Nov 4 Dalhousie 2 Acadia 5
Fri Nov 4 St. F.X. 7 Saint Mary's 3
Fri Nov 4 New Brunswick 3 U.P.E.I. 1
Sat Nov 5 Moncton at U.P.E.I.
Sat Nov 5 Dalhousie at Saint Mary's
Sat Nov 5 St. F.X. at Acadia

Links:
➤ USports: Presto Schedule & Results
➤ OUA: LeagueStat Daily
➤ AUS: Schedule & Results

OUT WEST

Fri Nov 4 S.A.I.T. 7 Concordia-Edmonton 3
Fri Nov 4 Briercrest College 3 Red Deer Poly 6
Fri Nov 4 N.A.I.T. 4 Portage College 3 (ot)
Sat Nov 5 Briercrest College at Red Deer Poly
Sat Nov 5 Concordia-Edmonton at S.A.I.T.
Sat Nov 5 Portage College at N.A.I.T.

Fri Nov 4 Victoria 1 Oregon (ACHA-ex) 2
Sat Nov 5 Victoria at Oregon (ACHA-ex)
Sat Nov 5 Okanagan at Logan Lake

Links:
➤ ACAC: Schedule & Results
➤ BCIHL: Schedule & Results

 

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November 5: 4TH STRAIGHT LOSS

MANITOBA BISONS 1
ALBERTA GOLDEN BEARS 7

Links:
➤ Summaries: LeagueStat : CW
➤ Game reports: LeagueStat : CW
➤ UofA: Alberta puts up 7 for second-straight night (with boxscore)
➤ UofM: MHKY: Bears beat Bisons 7-1 to sweep weekend

Quick Summary
Man: B. Davis (13:42 1st)
AB: D. Savenkov (00:28 1st) , M. Fonteyne (02:35 1st) , C. Wiebe (04:57 2nd) , M. Fonteyne (00:12 3rd) , J. Smallwood (11:18 3rd) , J. Smallwood (16:49 3rd) , E. Florchuk (17:41 3rd)
Goal: Man: Harkness (L) (16 shots, 13 saves), Hawryluk (19 shots, 15 saves), Alta: Kruger (19 shots, 18 saves)

I was unable to watch this game so all I know is the statistical summary. The score was 3-1 entering the 3rd period. The Bisons switched starting goaltenders but once again did the mid-game yank thing.

The injured list would include: Liam Schioler (D), Mitch Dyck (D), Dylan Thiessen (F), 12 Zach Patrick (D), Tony Apetagon (F), and Linden McCorrister (F). Brett Murphy (G) may or may not be hurt as well.

The Bisons will return to the Wayne Fleming Arena next weekend.


OUT-OF-TOWN SCOREBOARD

REGINA COUGARS -
SASKATCHEWAN HUSKIES -

Links:
➤ UofS (Friday report): MHKY: Huskies Take the Regina Cougars 5-1

Postponed to November 29th.

U.B.C. THUNDERBIRDS 1
CALGARY DINOSAURS 2

Links:
➤ Summaries: LeagueStat : CW
➤ UBC (Friday report): Dinos down T-Birds in Calgary (with boxscore)
➤ UBC: Birds edged by Dinos in tight Cowtown battle (with boxscore)
➤ UofC: Dinos hold on for sweep of Thunderbirds (with boxscore)

Quick Summary
UBC: J. Wismer (19:47 1st)
Cal: J. Maser (07:33 1st) , C. Gutenberg (12:10 3rd)
Goal: UBC: Schwebius (34 shots, 32 goals), Cal: Tetachuk (26 shots, 25 saves)

In the Town of Bedrock the T-irds suffered a sweep. This leaves them in a fight for a playoff berth.

MACEWAN GRIFFINS 3
TRINITY WESTERN SPARTANS 2

Links:
➤ Summaries: LeagueStat : CW
➤ Mac (Friday report): Griffins fall to previously-winless Spartans, losing 5-2 (with boxscore)
➤ Mac: Griffins respond with 3-2 win over Spartans to salvage fifth-straight weekend split (with boxscore)
➤ TWU: SPARTANS EARN FIRST VICTORY OF THE SEASON (with boxscore and video)
➤ TWU: KLESSENS, HOPPS SCORE IN LOSS TO MACEWAN (with boxscore and video)

Quick Summary
Mac: J. Taupert (02:24 2nd) , D. Baker (04:33 2nd) , M. Pasemko (14:30 2nd)
TWU: T. Hopps (08:17 2nd) , J. Klessens (08:17 3rd)
Goal: Mac: Abel (27 shots, 25 saves), TWU: Audet (23 shots, 20 saves)

So no first ever sweep for Holy Trinity. This was a key win for the Family Guys. They stay in the playoff hunt and one loss to the Spartans is enough.


NEXT UP

Thu Nov 10 Trinity Western at U.B.C. (6:00 PST/8:00 CST)
Fri Nov 11 Calgary at Manitoba (7:00 CST)
Fri Nov 11 Regina at Mount Royal (7:00 MST/8:00 CST)
Fri Nov 11 Saskatchewan at MacEwan (7:00 MST/8:00 CST)
Fri Nov 11 U.B.C. at Trinity Western (7:15 PST/9:15 CST)

STANDINGS

OUT EAST

Sat Nov 5 Nipissing 3 R.M.C. 2 (ot)
Sat Nov 5 McGill 1 Ottawa 6
Sat Nov 5 U.Q.T.R. 2 Ontario Tech 5
Sat Nov 5 Concordia 3 Carleton 2 (ot)
Sat Nov 5 York 2 Brock 5
Sat Nov 5 Laurier 4 Western Ontario 3
Sat Nov 5 Toronto Metro 6 Lakehead 4
Sat Nov 5 Waterloo 0 Toronto 3
Sat Nov 5 Windsor 5 Guelph 4 (ot)
Sun Nov 6 Toronto Metro at Lakehead
Wed Nov 9 R.M.C. at Queen‛s
Thu Nov 10 Waterloo at Toronto Metro
Fri Nov 11 Carleton at Ontario Tech
Fri Nov 11 Brock at Lakehead
Fri Nov 11 Concordia at U.Q.T.R.
Fri Nov 11 Guelph at Laurier
Fri Nov 11 Toronto at York
Fri Nov 11 Western Ontario at Windsor
Fri Nov 11 McGill at Queen‛s
Fri Nov 11 Ottawa at Nipissing

Sat Nov 5 U.P.E.I. 2 Moncton 1
Sat Nov 5 Dalhousie 1 Saint Mary's 3
Sat Nov 5 St. F.X. 4 Acadia 2
Tue Nov 8 New Brunswick at Acadia
Wed Nov 9 U.P.E.I. at St. F.X.
Fri Nov 11 Acadia at New Brunswick
Fri Nov 11 Saint Mary's at Moncton
Fri Nov 11 St. F.X. at Dalhousie

Links:
➤ USports: Presto Schedule & Results
➤ OUA: LeagueStat Daily
➤ AUS: Schedule & Results

OUT WEST

Sat Nov 5 Briercrest College 3 Red Deer Poly 5
Sat Nov 5 Concordia-Edmonton 7 S.A.I.T. 3
Sat Nov 5 Portage College 1 N.A.I.T. 2 (ot)
Fri Nov 11 N.A.I.T. at Briercrest College
Fri Nov 11 Portage College at Concordia-Edmonton
Fri Nov 11 S.A.I.T. at Augustana

Sat Nov 5 Victoria 5 Oregon 2 (ACHA-ex)
Sat Nov 5 Okanagan 6 Logan Lake 3
Fri Nov 11 Simon Fraser at Logan Lake

Links:
➤ ACAC: Schedule & Results
➤ BCIHL: Schedule & Results

 

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Preview: November 11-12: CALGARY at MANITOBA

CALGARY DINOSAURS (7-3-0, 10-6-0, OHT35 #6)
MANITOBA BISONS (4-6-0, 7-9-0, OHT35 #22)

Friday, November 11th at 7:00 CT at Wayne Fleming Arena, Winnipeg
Saturday, November 12th at 3:00 CT at Wayne Fleming Arena, Winnipeg

Live Links:
➤ Video: CanadaWest TV
➤ Friday: Live Stats ∞ Hockey Tech
➤ Saturday: Live Stats ∞ Hockey Tech

Manitoba Links:
➤ GoBisons: Bisons to make special visit at Winnipeg ICE game tonight
➤ GoBisons: WEEKEND PREVIEW: Hockey, volleyball and swimming all at home
➤ GoBisons: Two-way defenceman Chase Hartje focusing on the details in year two with Manitoba
➤ CW: Stats ∞ Schedule/Results/Links
➤ LeagueStat: Stats ∞ Schedule/Results/Links

Calgary Links:
➤ UofC: Team Website
➤ CW: Stats ∞ Schedule/Results/Links
➤ LeagueStat: Stats ∞ Schedule/Results/Links

Last series:
➤ Oct 15/21: UC 5 UM 2: LeagueStat : Game Story (with boxscore)
➤ Oct 16/21: UM 4 UC 1: LeagueStat : Game Story (with boxscore)

Other Links:
➤ USports: Schedule/Links ∞ Standings
➤ USports: Pair of sweeps send Golden Bears back on top
➤ CW: Home Page ∞ Season Schedule ∞ Daily Schedule
➤ LeagueStat: Media Stats ∞ Daily Schedule

The Dinos are #6 in both the OHT35 and the USports Top Ten. They started the season losing Friday and winning Saturday for three weekends in a row before sweeping Regina and UBC the last two weekends. That adds up to a 5-game winning streak entering the weekend.

Meanwhile, the Bisons are on a 4-game losing streak. This followed a 4-game winning streak. The Bisons are playing at the Wayne Fleming Arena for the first time this season. Maybe this will change their fortunes. They were 0-6-0 at The Rink. Of major concern is the injury list. A full squad is essential if they want to be competitive in this series.

Last season these teams faced each other on the opening weekend in the Town of Bedrock, and split. The summaries and stories are in the links.

There are plenty of featured players to watch. The Bisons have three Top-20 scorers (Brett Davis, 6-8-14; Devon Skoleski, 4-9-13; and Chase Hartje, 4-8-12), and the Dinos have two (Jake Gricius 8-2-10 and Max Patterson 5-5-10).


ELSEWHERE IN THE CW

REGINA COUGARS (1-7-1, 3-10-3, OHT35 #34)
MOUNT ROYAL COUGARS (6-2-2, 8-4-2, OHT35 #9)

Links:
➤ UofR: Team Website
➤ MRU: WVB, MVB, MHKY & WHKY Named to U SPORTS Top 10 Rankings

It‛s the Battle of the Cougars, this time taking place in Calgary. The Bluegars are off to a good start. After being blitzed by the Evil Monkeys on the opening weekend they are 6-0-2. Meanwhile, The Banjo-Cats appear to have been unable to adequately replace the quality players who graduated last year. The Bluegars are ranked #9 in the OHT35 and #8 in the USports Top Ten.

SASKATCHEWAN HUSKIES (7-1-1, 10-3-2, OHT35 #2)
MACEWAN GRIFFINS (5-5-0, 6-10-1, OHT35 #24)

Links:
➤ UofS: Team Website
➤ MacU: Boston University transfer Abel relishes more playing time in workhorse goaltender role at MacEwan

The Banjo-Mutts have been putting together a very good season so far. They are #2 in the OHT35 and #4 in the USports Top Ten. Meanwhile, The Family Guys have managed splits against everybody from Alberta to Trinity Western. Although 5-5-0, their five wins have been nail-biters. They have three wins in overtime, one by a goal in regulation time, and one by two goals including an empty-netter. Meanwhile, they have 3 losses by 4 goals and 2 losses by 3 goals. While Mac has 10 points, their opponents have 13. This series could go a long way to determine whether they are contenders or pretenders.

TRINITY WESTERN SPARTANS (1-8-1, 2-10-1, OHT35 #32)
U.B.C. THUNDERBIRDS (4-4-2, 7-6-3, OHT35 #19)

Links:
➤ TWU: HOPPS NAMED CANADA WEST PLAYER OF THE WEEK
➤ UBC: Birds Look to Rediscover Their Winning Ways Thursday vs. TWU at Home

This home-and-home Battle of British California is a series UBC needs to sweep. They are in the midst of a three-game losing streak. Holy Trinity finally broke into the win column against MacEwan a week ago. This series is going Thursday-Friday, so here‛s the report on game one:

TRINITY WESTERN SPARTANS 0
U.B.C. THUNDERBIRDS 3

Links:
➤ Summaries: LeagueStat : CW
➤ TWU: SPECIAL TEAMS LIFT THUNDERBIRDS OVER SPARTANS
➤ UBC: Birds Return To Win Column After A 3-0 Shutout Victory Over TWU

Quick Summary
TWU: none
UBC: J. Williams (08:42 1st) , C. McNabb (04:08 2nd) , S. Atkinson (18:52 3rd)
Goal: TWU: Berkeliev (49 shots, 46 saves), UBC: Schwebius (25 shots, 25 saves)

Of note, the T-irds were 3-for-7 on the powerplay, and the Spartans were 0-for-8. Sometimes Holy Trinity can be chippy, but so too can UBC. The UBC goaltending has been shaky so they must be happy with the shutout.


OUT EAST

Sun Nov 6 Toronto Metro 5 Lakehead 1
Wed Nov 9 R.M.C. 0 Queen's 2
Thu Nov 10 Waterloo 2 Toronto Metro 5
Fri Nov 11 Carleton at Ontario Tech
Fri Nov 11 Brock at Lakehead
Fri Nov 11 Concordia at U.Q.T.R.
Fri Nov 11 Guelph at Laurier
Fri Nov 11 Toronto at York
Fri Nov 11 Western Ontario at Windsor
Fri Nov 11 McGill at Queen's
Fri Nov 11 Ottawa at Nipissing
Sat Nov 12 Laurier at Toronto Metro
Sat Nov 12 Guelph at Toronto
Sat Nov 12 Concordia at U.Q.T.R.
Sat Nov 12 Ottawa at Ontario Tech
Sat Nov 12 Brock at Lakehead
Sat Nov 12 R.M.C. at McGill
Sat Nov 12 York at Waterloo
Sat Nov 12 Carleton at Nipissing
Sat Nov 12 Western Ontario at Windsor

Tue Nov 8 New Brunswick 5 Acadia 0
Wed Nov 9 U.P.E.I. 7 St. F.X. 5
Fri Nov 11 Acadia at New Brunswick
Fri Nov 11 Saint Mary's at Moncton
Fri Nov 11 St. F.X. at Dalhousie
Sat Nov 12 Dalhousie at U.P.E.I.
Sat Nov 12 Acadia at Moncton
Sat Nov 12 Saint Mary's at New Brunswick


Links:
➤ USports: Presto Schedule & Results
➤ OUA: LeagueStat Daily
➤ AUS: Schedule & Results


OUT WEST

Fri Nov 11 N.A.I.T. at Briercrest College
Fri Nov 11 Portage College at Concordia-Edmonton
Fri Nov 11 S.A.I.T. at Augustana
Sat Nov 12 N.A.I.T. at Briercrest College
Sat Nov 12 Concordia-Edmonton at Portage College
Sat Nov 12 Augustana at S.A.I.T.

Fri Nov 11 Simon Fraser at Logan Lake
Sat Nov 12 Simon Fraser at Okanagan

Links:
➤ ACAC: Schedule & Results
➤ BCIHL: Schedule & Results

 

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November 11: REMEMBRANCE DAY ACTION IN THE CW

CALGARY DINOSAURS 8
MANITOBA BISONS 2

Links:
➤ Summaries: LeagueStat : CW
➤ Game reports: LeagueStat : CW
➤ UofM: MHKY: Second period barrage helps Calgary beat Manitoba 8-2 (with boxscore)
➤ UofC: Dinos win streak runs to six with 8-2 victory (with boxscore and video)

Quick Summary
Cal: D. Krebs (07:15 1st) , J. Maser (08:17 2nd) , J. Joseph (09:25 2nd) , M. Stewart (11:25 2nd) , R. Stotts (14:50 2nd) , B. Schoonbaert (19:53 2nd) , C. Gutenberg (01:31 3rd) , M. Stewart (08:46 3rd)
Man: T. Apetagon (02:29 2nd) , C. Hartje (03:23 3rd)
Goal: Cal: Tetachuk (20 shots, 18 saves), Man: Hawryluk (L) (37 shots, 31 saves), Harkness (10 shots, 8 saves)

MANITOBA
Goal
34 Hawryluk - 1 Harkness

Defence
27 Gottfried - 2 Stewart
16 Hartje - 4 Malchuk
5 Schioler - 8 Toth

Forwards
10 Skoleski - 22 Davis - 17 Veloso
14 Keane - 19 Arpin - 21 Basarab
18 Hooker - 28 Behun - 11 Ostir
26 McCorrister - 29 King - 20 Apetagon

Scratches
35 Murphy - 6 Dyck - 12 Patrick
9 Thiessen - 13 Sutter - 23 Fawkes

CALGARY
Goal
30 Tetachuk (31 Salmond)

Defence
7 King - 22 Horning
20 DeJong - 4 Strange
9 Wytinck - 2 Krebs

Forwards
14 Gricius - 44 Stotts - 19 White
21 Maser - 33 Patterson - 26 Schoonbaert
17 Westhaver - 42 Stewart - 18 Xavier
23 Joseph - 8 Gutenberg - 28 Gengenbach

Scratches
1 Stankowski - 5 Quigley - 10 Atwal
11 Massier - 27 Upper

This game was the 5th straight loss for the Bisons, all by wide margins. This is with a roster which, on paper, is better than last year‛s and comparable to many recent rosters. There was some line juggling in the 3rd period, notably Colton Veloso was removed from the top line in favour of Hayden Ostir. This was a good move. Veloso is either injured or not fit and has not been able to keep up with his linemates. Ostir was skating much better. Veloso can play a grinding role on another line, where he could be quite effective. Once again, a Bison starting goaltender did not finish the game, as Simon Harkness came on for Rosss Hawryluk to start the 3rd period.

The Bisons also had a full roster, so no excuses there.

There were three near-fights in the 3rd period in what was generally a cleanly-played game. This could lead to some fireworks in Saturday‛s rematch.

OUT-OF-TOWN SCOREBOARD

REGINA COUGARS 3
MOUNT ROYAL COUGARS 5

Links:
➤ Summaries: LeagueStat : CW
➤ UofR: Cougars drop 5-3 road decision to Mount Royal (with boxscore)
➤ MRU: Cougars Catchup: November 11, 2022 (with boxscore)

Quick Summary
Reg: B. Riddle (02:06 1st) , B. Platt (05:14 2nd) , S. Mickoski (08:37 2nd)
MRU: S. Moe (07:27 1st) , M. Ladyman (15:53 1st) , R. Holmes (18:28 1st) , B. Stevenson (02:13 3rd) , R. Sawchuk (19:03 3rd)
Goal: Reg: Evanoff (38 shots, 34 saves), MRU: Sims (25 shots, 22 saves)

The first catfight goes to the Bluegars, salted away with a late empty-net goal.

SASKATCHEWAN HUSKIES 1
MACEWAN GRIFFINS 3

Links:
➤ Summaries: LeagueStat : CW
➤ UofS: Team Website
➤ MacU: Strong defensive effort leads Griffins to 3-1 win over U SPORTS No. 4 Saskatchewan (with boxscore)

Quick Summary
Sask: C. Hobbs (00:28 1st)
Mac: J. Taupert (18:32 1st) , M. Pasemko (14:46 2nd) , C. Chorney (19:53 3rd)
Goal: Sask: Kooy (30 shots, 28 saves), Mac: Abel (29 shots, 28 saves)

So The Family Guys kept their streak alive! Of close victories, that is. This was a game where an empty-netter salted away a one-goal game. Their other split-with-everybody streak would require them to lose Saturday‛s rematch.

U.B.C. THUNDERBIRDS 5
TRINITY WESTERN SPARTANS 4

Links:
➤ Summaries: LeagueStat : CW
➤ UBC: T-Birds outlast Spartans 5-4 to earn weekend sweep (with boxscore)
➤ TWU: AUDET MAKES 61 SAVES IN LOSS TO UBC (with boxscore)

Quick Summary
UBC: S. Huo (01:21 1st) , J. Williams (05:46 1st) , J. Williams (07:38 1st) , J. Lee (05:20 2nd) , S. Mutala (09:37 2nd)
TWU: M. Spafford (14:04 1st) , B. Bird (15:49 2nd) , M. Joss (10:34 3rd) , L. Spadafora (13:52 3rd)
Goal: UBC: Schwebius (36 shots, 32 saves), TWU: Audet (66 shots, 61 saves)

The T-irds achieved a much-needed sweep. They built a 5-1 lead and were on their way to a romp. However, Holy Trinity came storming back to make it 5-4 with over 6 minutes left.


NEXT UP

Sat Nov 12 Calgary at Manitoba (3:00 CST)
Sat Nov 12 Saskatchewan at MacEwan (3:00 MST/4:00 CST)
Sat Nov 12 Regina at Mount Royal (6:00 MST/7:00 CST)


OUT EAST

Fri Nov 11 Carleton 2 Ontario Tech 3 (ot)
Fri Nov 11 Brock 3 Lakehead 2
Fri Nov 11 Concordia 4 U.Q.T.R. 2
Fri Nov 11 Guelph 2 Laurier 3
Fri Nov 11 Toronto 5 York 1
Fri Nov 11 Western Ontario 2 Windsor 5
Fri Nov 11 McGill 3 Queen's 2
Sat Nov 12 Laurier at Toronto Metro
Sat Nov 12 Guelph at Toronto
Sat Nov 12 Concordia at U.Q.T.R.
Sat Nov 12 Ottawa at Ontario Tech
Sat Nov 12 Brock at Lakehead
Sat Nov 12 R.M.C. at McGill
Sat Nov 12 York at Waterloo
Sat Nov 12 Carleton at Nipissing
Sat Nov 12 Western Ontario at Windsor
Sun Nov 13 Ottawa at Nipissing

Fri Nov 11 Acadia 1 New Brunswick 5
Fri Nov 11 Saint Mary's 0 Moncton 2
Fri Nov 11 St. F.X. 7 Dalhousie 5
Sat Nov 12 Dalhousie at U.P.E.I.
Sat Nov 12 Acadia at Moncton
Sat Nov 12 Saint Mary's at New Brunswick

Links:
➤ USports: Presto Schedule & Results
➤ OUA: LeagueStat Daily
➤ AUS: Schedule & Results

OUT WEST

Fri Nov 11 N.A.I.T. 4 Briercrest College 2
Fri Nov 11 Portage College 3 Concordia-Edmonton 5
Fri Nov 11 S.A.I.T. 4 Augustana 3 (ot)
Sat Nov 12 N.A.I.T. at Briercrest College
Sat Nov 12 Concordia-Edmonton at Portage College
Sat Nov 12 Augustana at S.A.I.T.

Fri Nov 11 Simon Fraser 14 Logan Lake 2
Sat Nov 12 Simon Fraser at Okanagan

Links:
➤ ACAC: Schedule & Results
➤ BCIHL: Schedule & Results

 

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November 12: BISONS HAVE A 6-PACK OF LOSSES

CALGARY DINOSAURS 4
MANITOBA BISONS 2

Links:
➤ Summaries: LeagueStat : CW
➤ Game reports: LeagueStat : CW
➤ UofM: MHKY: Dinos come from behind in third for 4-2 win over Manitoba (with boxscore)
➤ UofC: Dinos comeback finishes sweep of Bisons (with boxscore)

Quick Summary
Cal: S. Strange (18:02 1st) , J. Gricius (04:36 3rd) , B. Schoonbaert (10:21 3rd) , B. Schoonbaert (19:46 3rd)
Man: D. Skoleski (14:34 1st) , C. Veloso (06:21 2nd)
Goal: Cal: Salmond (19 shots, 17 saves), Man: Hawryluk (42 shots, 39 saves)

After 5 straight losses, the Bisons held a 2-1 lead entering the 3rd period but were unable to hold on. Here's how they lined up:

MANITOBA
Goal
34 Hawryluk (1 Harkness)

Defence
16 Hartje -27 Gottfried
5 Schioler - 2 Stewart
16 Hartje - 4 Malchuk
27 Gottfried - 2 Stewart
5 Schioler - 4 Malchuk

Forwards
10 Skoleski - 22 Davis - 11 Ostir
20 Apetagon - 29 King - 17 Veloso
14 Keane - 28 Behun - 26 McCorrister
18 Hooker - 19 Arpin - 21 Basarab
23 Fawkes

Scratches
35 Murphy - 6 Dyck - 8 Toth
9 Thiessen - 12 Patrick - 13 Sutter

CALGARY
Goal
31 Salmond (30 Tetachuk)

Defence
20 DeJong - 4 Strange
5 Quigley - 7 King
2 Krebs - 9 Wytinck

Forwards
14 Gricius - 44 Stotts - 19 White
21 Maser - 33 Patterson - 26 Schoonbaert
17 Westhaver - 42 Stewart - 18 Xavier
28 Gengenbach - 8 Gutenberg - 23 Joseph

Scratches
1 Stankowski - 10 Atwal - 11 Massier
22 Horning - 27 Upper

The Bisons made one line-up switch from Friday which I assume was due to injury. Defenceman Evan Toth was scratched, and they played with only five blueliners. I listed the combinations they used. Hartje and Schioler always played LD, and Stewart and Malchuk always played RD. Gottfried was the one who switched. I don‛t know if Fawkes hit the ice as a 13th forward. Bedrock U made one switch (Quigly for Horning on defence).

Ross Hawryluk played well in goal in the first two periods, backstopping the Bisons to a 2-1 lead with 34 saves on 35 shots. Unfortunately, the Dinos‛ 3rd period goals were tainted. The first was a slow trickler through the 5-hole, the second was a rebound on a dropped puck, and the 3rd was an empty-netter. The Bison offence was also limited, especially a powerplay with 5 minutes left when they trailed 3-2.

The line shuffling was fairly effective. Veloso 's line switch made him play better and improved the first line. He was still on the PP, and that needs some work before next week's MacEwan series which could be for a playoff berth.

The Bisons switched to their alternate gold/beige jerseys for this game. Those would be great if they had the logo, rather that the diagonal "BISONS" word-mark.


OUT-OF-TOWN SCOREBOARD

REGINA COUGARS 3
MOUNT ROYAL COUGARS 5

Links:
➤ Summaries: LeagueStat : CW
➤ UofR: Team Website
➤ MRU: Cougars Catchup: November 12, 2022 (with boxscore)

Quick Summary
Reg: J. Doucet (03:41 1st) , M. Culling (12:40 1st) , T. Barnstable (12:32 3rd)
MRU: R. Holmes (11:21 1st) , J. Tarzwell (02:01 2nd) , N. Yaremko (18:34 2nd) , B. Stevenson (06:43 3rd) , R. Sawchuk (09:34 3rd)
Goal: Reg: Meger (33 shots, 28 saves), MRU: Sims (4 shots, 3 saves), Berry (W) (26 shots, 24 saves)

The Banjo-Cats, though swept, gave the Bluegars a good battle. There were long stretches where they had MRU reeling. But MRU has the blue chip players, and they made the difference. MRU‛s starting goaltender Riley Sims was injured early. I never heard the announcers say what actually happened to him.

SASKATCHEWAN HUSKIES 5
MACEWAN GRIFFINS 1

Links:
➤ Summaries: LeagueStat : CW
➤ UofS: MHKY: Huskies Dominate with a 5-1 Win over MacEwan
➤ MacU: Davis' program record 58 saves not enough to save Griffins in 5-1 loss to Huskies (with boxscore)

Quick Summary
Sask: J. Kaluski (01:40 2nd) , J. Kaluski (05:32 2nd) , C. Stebbings (06:56 2nd) , L. Keeler (02:30 3rd) , J. Dmytriw (03:56 3rd)
MacU: K. Mohr (00:56 3rd)
Goal: Sask: Kooy (18 shots, 17 saves), Mac: Davis (63 shots, 58 saves)

Well, another one-sided loss for The Family Guys. That happens every weekend, but just once. On the weekend, these Mythical Mutants had their usual close win and convincing loss. They are the next opponent for the Bisons in a series that will have playoff implications. We can see that MacU can win or lose any time.


STANDINGS

NEXT UP

Fri Nov 18 MacEwan at Manitoba (7:00 CST)
Fri Nov 18 Saskatchewan at Mount Royal (7:00 MST)
Fri Nov 18 U.B.C. at Alberta (7:00 MST)
Fri Nov 18 Calgary at Trinity Western (7:15 PST)


OUT EAST

Sat Nov 12 Laurier 3 Toronto Metro 1
Sat Nov 12 Guelph 4 Toronto 5 (ot)
Sat Nov 12 Concordia 3 U.Q.T.R. 5
Sat Nov 12 Ottawa 1 Ontario Tech 4
Sat Nov 12 Brock 1 Lakehead 4
Sat Nov 12 R.M.C. 1 McGill 3
Sat Nov 12 York 5 Waterloo 3
Sat Nov 12 Carleton 4 Nipissing 0
Sat Nov 12 Western Ontario 3 Windsor 4 (ot)
Sun Nov 13 Ottawa at Nipissing
Fri Nov 18 Laurier at Brock
Fri Nov 18 Lakehead at Toronto Metro
Fri Nov 18 R.M.C. at Ottawa
Fri Nov 18 Guelph at Waterloo
Fri Nov 18 Queen's at Carleton
Fri Nov 18 McGill at U.Q.T.R.
Fri Nov 18 Toronto at Western Ontario
Fri Nov 18 Windsor at York
Fri Nov 18 Ontario Tech at Nipissing

Sat Nov 12 Dalhousie 0 U.P.E.I. 2
Sat Nov 12 Acadia 2 Moncton 4
Sat Nov 12 Saint Mary's 2 New Brunswick 5
Wed Nov 16 Saint Mary‛s at St. F.X.
Wed Nov 16 Acadia at U.P.E.I.
Fri Nov 18 St. F.X. at New Brunswick
Fri Nov 18 Dalhousie at Moncton
Fri Nov 18 Saint Mary's at U.P.E.I.

Links:
➤ USports: Presto Schedule & Results
➤ OUA: LeagueStat Daily
➤ AUS: Schedule & Results

OUT WEST

Sat Nov 12 N.A.I.T. 1 Briercrest College 2 (ot)
Sat Nov 12 Concordia-Edmonton 7 Portage College 5
Sat Nov 12 Augustana 3 S.A.I.T. 6
Fri Nov 18 Briercrest College at S.A.I.T.
Fri Nov 18 Red Deer Poly at N.A.I.T.
Fri Nov 18 Concordia-Edmonton at Augustana

Sat Nov 12 Simon Fraser 6 Okanagan 2
Fri Nov 18 Logan Lake at Victoria
Sat Nov 19 Okanagan at Simon Fraser
Sat Nov 19 Logan Lake at Vancouver Island

Links:
➤ ACAC: Schedule & Results
➤ BCIHL: Schedule & Results

 

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Preview: November 18-19: MACEWAN at MANITOBA

MACEWAN GRIFFINS (6-6-0, 7-11-1, OHT35 #14)
MANITOBA BISONS (4-8-0, 7-11-0, OHT35 #29)

Friday, November 18th at 7:00 CT at Wayne Fleming Arena, Winnipeg
Saturday, November 19th at 2:00 CT at Wayne Fleming Arena, Winnipeg

Live Links:
➤ Video: CanadaWest TV
➤ Friday: Live Stats ∞ Hockey Tech
➤ Saturday: Live Stats ∞ Hockey Tech

Manitoba Links:
➤ GoBisons: WEEKEND PREVIEW: Movember night on November 18th part of action-packed weekend of games
➤ CW: Stats ∞ Schedule/Results/Links
➤ LeagueStat: Stats ∞ Schedule/Results/Links

MacEwan Links:
➤ MacU: Griffins focused on the process ahead of potential eight-point swing weekend at Manitoba
➤ CW: Stats ∞ Schedule/Results/Links
➤ LeagueStat: Stats ∞ Schedule/Results/Links

Last series:
➤ Jan 14/22: UM 4 MacU 2: LeagueStat : Game Story (with boxscore and video)
➤ Jan 15/22: UM 5 MacU 2: LeagueStat : Game Story (with boxscore and video)

Other Links:
➤ USports: Schedule/Links ∞ Standings
➤ CW: Home Page ∞ Season Schedule ∞ Daily Schedule
➤ LeagueStat: Media Stats ∞ Daily Schedule

This is a big series for the Bisons. The Family Guys have managed to split all six series played thus far, even when they play Alberta, Trinity, or anybody in-between. Their MO is win a squeaker in one game and get whipped in the other. The Bisons are on a six game losing streak. Last year, the Bisons won both games against these Mythical Mutants. This year, the Bisons also beat them in a pre-season game.

As usual, the Bisons have three players in the Top 12 scorers (Davis, Skoleski, and Hartje). The Mutants have no eye-popping numbers up front, but each side has scored 33 times this year.

Both #1 goaltenders are below league average. Mac‛s Ashton Abel is 6-4-0, 3.46 GAA, .898 S%. Manitoba‛s Ross Hawryluk is 4-6-0, 4.32 GAA, .892 S%.


ELSEWHERE IN THE CW

SASKATCHEWAN HUSKIES (8-2-1, 11-4-2, OHT35 #3)
MOUNT ROYAL COUGARS (8-2-2, 12-4-2, OHT35 #6)

Links:
➤ UofS: Team Website
➤ MRU: MVB, WHKY, WVB & MHKY Named to U SPORTS Top 10 Rankings

This could be the series of the weekend. These teams have every opportunity of finishing in the top two, and the right to host a semi-final series. The Bluegars started the season being whipped twice by Alberta, but since then are 8-0-2. The Banjo-Mutts have been winning consistently all year, including an impressive 1-0-1 weekend against Alberta.

On offence, six of the CW‛s Top Twenty scorers will be involved. MRU‛s Sawchuk-Yaremko duo are tied for first with 22 points and linemate Connor Bouchard has 12 points himself. Sask has three players in the Top Ten (Hobbs, Dmytriw, Keeler).

In goal, Sask‛s Roddy Ross has the best numbers in the CW (6-0-0, 2.00 GAA, .933 S%). MRU‛s Riley Sims is not far behind (5-0-0, 2.06 GAA, .908 S%).

U.B.C. THUNDERBIRDS (6-4-2, 9-6-3, OHT35 #11)
ALBERTA GOLDEN BEARS (10-1-1, 16-2-2, OHT35 #2)

Links:
➤ UBC: Team Website
➤ UofA: Team Website

This is a rematch of last year‛s CW final. After this weekend, the T-irds‛ next opponent will be Mount Royal. UBC will have to pick up some points otherwise they might be looking to salvage a playoff berth rather than seek a bye through the quarter-finals. UBC sits dead-centre in the CW standings. Against the top half, they are 1-4-1. Against the bottom half, they are 5-0-1. The Evil Monkeys are on their usual roll. They have scored the most goals (60) and surrendered the fewest (25).

CALGARY DINOSAURS (9-3-0, 12-6-0, OHT35 #9)
TRINITY WESTERN SPARTANS (1-10-1, 2-12-1, OHT35 #34)

Links:
➤ UofC: Team Website
➤ TWU: SPARTANS ANNOUNCE SECOND HALL OF FAME CLASS
➤ TWU: THIS WEEK IN SPARTA I WBB, MBB, MHKY, WVB, MVB, WHKY, MRUG

The Dinos started the season going L-W-L-W-L but are now on a 7-game winning streak. Holy Trinity will have a tough time stopping them. The Spartans usually manage one tight game each weekend, however, so one cannot write them off completely.


OUT EAST

Sun Nov 13 Ottawa 5 Nipissing 1
Fri Nov 18 Laurier at Brock
Fri Nov 18 Lakehead at Toronto Metro
Fri Nov 18 R.M.C. at Ottawa
Fri Nov 18 Guelph at Waterloo
Fri Nov 18 Queen's at Carleton
Fri Nov 18 McGill at U.Q.T.R.
Fri Nov 18 Toronto at Western Ontario
Fri Nov 18 Windsor at York
Fri Nov 18 Ontario Tech at Nipissing
Sat Nov 19 Windsor at York
Sat Nov 19 Ontario Tech at Nipissing
Sat Nov 19 Toronto Metro at Laurier
Sat Nov 19 R.M.C. at Carleton
Sat Nov 19 U.Q.T.R. at Concordia
Sat Nov 19 Lakehead at Toronto
Sat Nov 19 Western Ontario at Guelph
Sat Nov 19 Queen's at Ottawa

Wed Nov 16 Saint Mary‛s 4 St. F.X. 1
Wed Nov 16 Acadia 0 U.P.E.I. 2
Fri Nov 18 St. F.X. at New Brunswick
Fri Nov 18 Dalhousie at Moncton
Fri Nov 18 Saint Mary's at U.P.E.I.
Sat Nov 19 Dalhousie at New Brunswick
Sat Nov 19 St. F.X. at Moncton
Sat Nov 19 Acadia at Saint Mary's

Links:
➤ USports: Presto Schedule & Results
➤ OUA: LeagueStat Daily
➤ AUS: Schedule & Results


OUT WEST

Fri Nov 18 Briercrest College at S.A.I.T.
Fri Nov 18 Red Deer Poly at N.A.I.T.
Fri Nov 18 Concordia-Edmonton at Augustana
Sat Nov 19 Briercrest College at S.A.I.T.
Sat Nov 19 Augustana at Concordia-Edmonton
Sat Nov 19 N.A.I.T. at Red Deer Poly

Fri Nov 18 Logan Lake at Victoria
Sat Nov 19 Okanagan at Simon Fraser
Sat Nov 19 Logan Lake at Vancouver Island

Links:
➤ ACAC: Schedule & Results
➤ BCIHL: Schedule & Results

 

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November 18, 2022: BISONS EMPHATICALLY END SLUMP

MACEWAN GRIFFINS 1
MANITOBA BISONS 7

Links:
➤ Summaries: LeagueStat : CW
➤ Game reports: LeagueStat : CW
➤ UofM: Well-travelled forward Dylan Thiessen brings wealth of hockey experience to the Bisons
➤ UofM: MHKY: Bisons snap six-game skid with dominant 7-1 win (with boxscore)
➤ Mac: Team Website

This was a much-needed slump-buster for the Herd. Three players had two goals each to lead the way to a convincing win.

Quick Summary
MacU: M. Pasemko (08:47 3rd)
Man: L. McCorrister (01:09 1st) , D. Skoleski (16:14 1st) , D. Skoleski (00:49 2nd) , C. Veloso (10:44 2nd) , B. Davis (13:20 2nd) , L. McCorrister (03:59 3rd) , C. Veloso (05:13 3rd)
Goal: MacU: Abel (L) (27 shots, 22 saves), Davis (14 shots, 12 saves), Man: Hawryluk (47 shots, 46 saves)

Not to downplay a near shut-out performance from Hawryluk, but that shot clock seemed inflated to me. The alleged combined 35 shots in the first period seemed excessive. Here‛s how they lined up:

MANITOBA
Goal
34 Hawryluk (1 Harkness)

Defence
16 Hartje - 4 Malchuk
27 Gottfried- 2 Stewart
5 Schioler - 6 Dyck

Forwards
10 Skoleski - 22 Davis - 11 Ostir
26 McCorrister - 9 Thiessen - 17 Veloso
14 Keane - 28 Behun - 20 Apetagon
18 Hooker - 19 Arpin - 29 King

Scratches
35 Murphy - 8 Toth - 12 Patrick
13 Sutter - 21 Basarab- 23 Fawkes

MACEWAN
Goal
1 Abel - 33 Davis

Defence
25 Aston - 17 Roach
10 Salame - 13 Schaufler
3 Trott

Forwards
23 Gable - 26 Taupert - 27 Oszytko
22 Pasemko - 9 Webb - 19 Kope
12 McLean - 5 Chorney - 18 Correale
24 Mohr - 8 Boyle - 15 Wood

Scratches
2 Delorme - 4 Baker - 7 Comrie
11 Brown - 14 Smithies - 16 Strang
21 Appelt - 30 Parkinson

The Bisons are largely healthy now. Linden McCorrister came back last week, and scored two goals in this one. Back from the infirmary this week are Mitch Dyck on defence and Dylan Thiessen at centre on the 2nd line. I am not sure how many of the scratches were healthy, but this was the strongest Bison line-up dressed so far this season. Colton Veloso‛s shift to the 2nd line has paid dividends, as he also scored twice. That makes it a 4-goal game for the 2nd line. The 1st line wasn‛t bad either, with Devon Skoleski scoring twice and Brett Davis once.

Of note, the Bisons have now played twice in their alternate tan/gold jersey. There was also a very lively crowd, featuring the Engineers‛ Marching Band. They were at the hockey game from the mid-1st period and through the 2nd period. I am guessing they also graced the volleyball games with their presence. For some reason, they were razzing Abel and Davis about their water-drinking. "Abel‛s Thirsty, clap clap clap-clap clap" when he took a drink, and after each goal "Drink Some Water, clap clap clap-clap clap" followed by applause when he did so. I found it amusing.

One of Devon Skoleski's opportunities.

OUT-OF-TOWN SCOREBOARD

SASKATCHEWAN HUSKIES 1
MOUNT ROYAL COUGARS 3

Links:
➤ Summaries: LeagueStat : CW
➤ UofS: Team Website
➤ MRU: Cougars Catchup: November 18, 2022 (with boxscore)

Quick Summary
Sask: J. Kaluski (08:53 1st)
MRU: K. Walker (02:16 2nd) , R. Holmes (05:46 2nd) , C. Bouchard (08:44 3rd)
Goal: Sask: Ross (27 shots, 23 saves), MRU: Sims (21 shots, 20 saves)

The Bluegars are now on a 9-0-2 roll. Could this be their breakthrough season? The Banjo-Mutts seemed on the verge of a 1st place challenge after they beat the Evil Monkeys. This win moves MRU within one point of Alberta.

U.B.C. THUNDERBIRDS 5
ALBERTA GOLDEN BEARS 3

Links:
➤ Summaries: LeagueStat : CW
➤ UBC: Birds top Bears at Clare Drake with solid effort for third straight win (with boxscore)
➤ UofA: Team Website

Quick Summary
UBC: C. McNabb (04:57 1st) , J. Lee (18:07 1st) , J. Lee (12:13 2nd) , J. Wismer (14:04 2nd) , S. Mutala (03:21 3rd)
Alta: M. Fonteyne (06:20 3rd) , D. Davidson (12:41 3rd) , J. Prokop (14:32 3rd)
Goal: UBC: Luding (36 shots, 33 saves), Alta: Schneider (39 shots, 34 saves)

I was at the Bison game, but saw the ending of this on CWTV. The Evil Monkeys were down 5-0 but stormed back with some authority in the last 15 minutes of the game. All three goals were on the PP. Several other close calls could well have resulted in an all-time epic collapse. Like the Leafs in the playoffs! Big win on the road for the T-irds.

CALGARY DINOSAURS 4
TRINITY WESTERN SPARTANS 0

Links:
➤ Summaries: LeagueStat : CW
➤ UofC: Eight straight: Dinos extend win streak with 4-0 win in Langley (with boxscore)
➤ TWU: SPARTANS FALL TO NO. 4 CALGARY (with boxscore)

Quick Summary
Cal: M. Patterson (13:45 2nd) , R. Stotts (06:28 3rd) , Z. Wytinck (10:08 3rd) , B. Schoonbaert (19:22 3rd)
TWU: none
Goal: Cal: Stankowski (11 shots, 11 saves), TWU: Audet (57 shots, 53 saves)

Holy Trinity looked completely over-matched in this game. Somehow, they kept the game scoreless for over 33 minutes. This makes it 8 straight for Bedrock U. Mr. Slate has to be happy with that.


NEXT UP

Sat Nov 19 MacEwan at Manitoba (2:00 CST)
Sat Nov 19 Calgary at Trinity Western (2:15 PST/4:15 CST)
Sat Nov 19 Saskatchewan at Mount Royal (6:00 MST/7:00 CST)
Sat Nov 19 U.B.C. at Alberta (7:00 MST/8:00 CST)


OUT EAST

Fri Nov 18 Laurier 2 Brock 6
Fri Nov 18 Lakehead 4 Toronto Metro 3 (ot)
Fri Nov 18 R.M.C. 4 Ottawa 5
Fri Nov 18 Guelph 3 Waterloo 2 (so)
Fri Nov 18 Queen's 1 Carleton 5
Fri Nov 18 McGill 5 U.Q.T.R. 3
Fri Nov 18 Toronto 4Western Ontario 2
Fri Nov 18 Windsor 2 York 3
Fri Nov 18 Ontario Tech 3 Nipissing 2 (ot)
Sat Nov 19 Windsor at York
Sat Nov 19 Ontario Tech at Nipissing
Sat Nov 19 Toronto Metro at Laurier
Sat Nov 19 R.M.C. at Carleton
Sat Nov 19 U.Q.T.R. at Concordia
Sat Nov 19 Lakehead at Toronto
Sat Nov 19 Western Ontario at Guelph
Sat Nov 19 Queen's at Ottawa

Fri Nov 18 St. F.X. 2 New Brunswick 4
Fri Nov 18 Dalhousie 1 Moncton 6
Fri Nov 18 Saint Mary's 4 U.P.E.I. 8
Sat Nov 19 Dalhousie at New Brunswick
Sat Nov 19 St. F.X. at Moncton
Sat Nov 19 Acadia at Saint Mary's

Links:
➤ USports: Presto Schedule & Results
➤ OUA: LeagueStat Daily
➤ AUS: Schedule & Results


OUT WEST

Fri Nov 18 Briercrest College 6 S.A.I.T. 3
Fri Nov 18 Red Deer Poly 4 N.A.I.T. 5
Fri Nov 18 Concordia-Edmonton 3 Augustana 2
Sat Nov 19 Briercrest College at S.A.I.T.
Sat Nov 19 Augustana at Concordia-Edmonton
Sat Nov 19 N.A.I.T. at Red Deer Poly

Fri Nov 18 Logan Lake 0 Victoria 11
Sat Nov 19 Okanagan at Simon Fraser
Sat Nov 19 Logan Lake at Vancouver Island

Links:
➤ ACAC: Schedule & Results
➤ BCIHL: Schedule & Results

 

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SATURDAY MORNING LINKS

Three teams never posted game stories on Friday night in time for my post, and here they are now.

➤ Mac: Outworked and in tough against a hot goalie, Griffins fall 7-1 to Bisons

(Mac U uploaded a different game photo, this featuring the returning Dylan Thiessen.)

➤ UofS: MHKY: Huskies Fall 3-1 to MRU Cougars

(The Sask story add this non-archival picture and pointed out that the Mutts played short due to "illness", rather than "injury". I guess the flu bug landed in Banjoland.)

➤ UofA: Team Website

Still nothing from the Evil Monkeys. Their website used to be one of the best for updates. Not so this year.

 

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November 19: SWEEP VAULTS BISONS BACK INTO PLAYOFFS

MACEWAN GRIFFINS 2
MANITOBA BISONS 7

Links:
➤ Summaries: LeagueStat : CW
➤ Game reports: LeagueStat : CW
➤ UofM: MHKY: Bisons score seven in second straight, sweep MacEwan (with boxscore)
➤ Mac: Team Website

This big showdown for a playoff berth turned into a romp. The Bison 6-game losing streak is now tucked into the past, and no giggity giggity for The Family Guys as their streak of 6-consecutive splits comes to an end.

Quick Summary
MacU: C. Roach (08:42 3rd) , D. Kope (17:07 3rd)
Man: D. Thiessen (00:33 2nd) , H. Ostir (05:37 2nd) , M. Dyck (12:20 2nd) , B. Davis (05:27 3rd) , B. Davis (11:21 3rd) , L. McCorrister (15:30 3rd) , D. Thiessen (17:37 3rd)
Goal: MacU: Abel (38 shots, 31 saves), Man: Hawryluk (29 shots, 27 saves)

The line-ups were changed only slightly from Friday. The Bisons subbed-in Evan Toth for Sam Stewart on defence, and kept the lines and pairings the same otherwise.

For the Mythical Mutants, centre Carter Chorney was injured on Friday and no replacement was available, so they had just 11 forwards and 5 defencemen. The defence had a 5-man rotation as they did on Friday. The forward lines were mixed and matched throughout the afternoon.

This marks the mid-point of the regular season for both sides. This was the Bisons‛ final home series of the first semester. They face Saskatchewan next weekend, then have a bye, then it is the exam/Christmas break. The next home games are January 6th and 7th against Regina‛s Banjo-Cats.

Of note, each CW team has two opponents they play just once. For the Bisons, those teams are MacEwan and Saskatchewan. This means that in the event of a tie with Mac in the final standings, the Bisons hold the head-on tie-breaker.

Colton Veloso has 3 goals and 3 assists in the 3 games since the line shuffling.


OUT-OF-TOWN SCOREBOARD

CALGARY DINOSAURS 5
TRINITY WESTERN SPARTANS 2

Links:
➤ Summaries: LeagueStat : CW
➤ UofC: Joseph's CW record propels Dinos to ninth-straight win (with boxscore)
➤ TWU: Team Website

Quick Summary
Cal: C. Gutenberg (02:26 1st) , J. White (01:14 2nd) , J. Joseph (13:29 2nd) , J. Joseph (14:13 2nd) , J. Joseph (15:05 2nd)
TWU: J. Borynec (03:48 2nd) , J. Penner (18:38 2nd)
Goal: Cal: Stankowski (22 shots, 20 saves), TWU: Berkeliev (47 shots, 42 saves)

This was a matinee, so I was unale to catch any of it. Dino Jadon Joseph‛s goals at 13:29, 14:13, and 15:05 of the 2nd period set a CW record for the fastest three goals. Not Billy Mosienko, but impressive. That‛s 9 straight wins for the Bedrock Boys. Yabba dabba doo!

SASKATCHEWAN HUSKIES 0
MOUNT ROYAL COUGARS 6

Links:
➤ Summaries: LeagueStat : CW
➤ UofS: Team Website
➤ MRU: Cougars Catchup: November 19, 2022 (with boxscore)

Quick Summary
Sask: none
MRU: S. Moe (00:17 1st) , R. Sawchuk (04:03 1st) , N. Yaremko (05:02 2nd) , R. Sawchuk (10:16 2nd) , N. Yaremko (19:22 2nd) , J. Power (19:44 3rd)
Goal: Sask: Ross (27 shots, 23 saves), MRU: Sims (21 shots, 20 saves)

This was a game of total dominance for MRU. They truly made the Banjo-Mutts look like a non-playoff team. The Bluegars are now on a 10-0-2 roll. Yaremko and Sawchuk had two goals apiece. The statistics do not do the second period justice. It was that one-sided.

U.B.C. THUNDERBIRDS 1
ALBERTA GOLDEN BEARS 9

Links:
➤ Summaries: LeagueStat : CW
➤ UBC: Team Website
➤ UofA: Team Website

Quick Summary
UBC: C. McNabb (05:54 3rd)
Alta: R. Hughes (06:21 1st) , J. Prokop (07:42 1st) , J. Hall (12:38 1st) , A. Hall (18:13 1st) , J. Paterson (02:47 2nd) , J. Prokop (11:19 2nd) , D. Plouffe (19:43 2nd) , W. McLeod (13:57 3rd) , T. Preziuso (17:52 3rd)

Goal: UBC: Luding (L) (17 shots, 13 saves), Lane (29 shots, 24 saves), Alta: Kruger (23 shots, 22 saves)

The Evil Monkeys did not take Friday‛s loss lightly. They made the T-irds look like beer leaguers, and by mid-way through the 2nd period the T-irds were getting chippy. The T-irds took three penalties in the first half of the game but would up with 50 minutes, aided by a couple of 10-minute misconducts.


STANDINGS

NEXT UP

Fri Nov 25 Trinity Western at Regina (7:00 CST)
Fri Nov 25 Manitoba at Saskatchewan (7:00 CST)
Fri Nov 25 Alberta at Calgary (7:00 MST/8:00 CST)
Fri Nov 25 Mount Royal at U.B.C. (7:00 PST/9:00 CST)


OUT EAST

Sat Nov 19 Waterloo 1 Brock 5
Sat Nov 19 Windsor 3 York 5
Sat Nov 19 Ontario Tech 4 Nipissing 3
Sat Nov 19 Toronto Metro 3 Laurier 4
Sat Nov 19 R.M.C. 1 Carleton 4
Sat Nov 19 U.Q.T.R. 4 Concordia 0
Sat Nov 19 Lakehead 1 Toronto 4
Sat Nov 19 Western Ontario 2 Guelph 3
Sat Nov 19 Queen's 3 Ottawa 4
Sun Nov 20 McGill at Concordia
Thu Nov 24 Brock at Toronto Metro
Thu Nov 24 Waterloo at Laurier
Thu Nov 24 Toronto at Guelph
Fri Nov 25 Nipissing at R.M.C.
Fri Nov 25 Windsor at Lakehead
Fri Nov 25 McGill at Carleton
Fri Nov 25 Ontario Tech at U.Q.T.R.
Fri Nov 25 Western Ontario at York
Fri Nov 25 Ottawa at Queen's

Sat Nov 19 Dalhousie 0 New Brunswick 5
Sat Nov 19 St. F.X. 4 Moncton 2
Sat Nov 19 Acadia 2 Saint Mary's 3 (so)
Wed Nov 23 St. F.X. at Dalhousie
Fri Nov 25 Moncton at Saint Mary's
Fri Nov 25 U.P.E.I. at St. F.X.
Fri Nov 25 New Brunswick at Acadia

Links:
➤ USports: Presto Schedule & Results
➤ OUA: LeagueStat Daily
➤ AUS: Schedule & Results


OUT WEST

Sat Nov 19 Briercrest College 1 S.A.I.T. 3
Sat Nov 19 Augustana 4 Concordia-Edmonton 4
Sat Nov 19 N.A.I.T. 4 Red Deer Poly 6
Fri Nov 25 Portage College at Briercrest College
Fri Nov 25 Concordia-Edmonton at Red Deer Poly
Fri Nov 25 Augustana at N.A.I.T.

Sat Nov 19 Okanagan 1 Simon Fraser 2 (ot)
Sat Nov 19 Logan Lake 3 Vancouver Island 12
Fri Nov 25 Vancouver Island at Victoria
Fri Nov 25 Simon Fraser at Logan Lake

Comment: That Logan Lake team started out as respectable for a first year operation. But these recent scores make me say "Yikes!" They don't really have an operable website so there are no reports out there as to what sort of problems they may be facing.

Links:
➤ ACAC: Schedule & Results
➤ BCIHL: Schedule & Results

 

[MeHateHe]

Comment: That Logan Lake team started out as respectable for a first year operation. But these recent scores make me say "Yikes!" They don't really have an operable website so there are no reports out there as to what sort of problems they may be facing.

Goaltending to start.

Their starter is a guy who played in one of the weaker Junior B leagues (NWJHL) in Alberta/BC and their backup last played for Queens in 1997. (That can't be right, can it?)

Mike Love - Stats, Contract, Salary & More

Eliteprospects.com hockey player profile of Mike Love, Canada. Most recently in the FPHL with Danbury Hat Tricks. Complete player biography and stats.

www.eliteprospects.com

But basically, they don't seem to have any college-level players. They have a bunch of middling Junior B guys. Some of these players have no credits at all on Elite Prospects. This is not a good look for the league.

 

[MiamiHockeyII]

Goaltending to start.

Their starter is a guy who played in one of the weaker Junior B leagues (NWJHL) in Alberta/BC and their backup last played for Queens in 1997. (That can't be right, can it?)

Mike Love - Stats, Contract, Salary & More

Eliteprospects.com hockey player profile of Mike Love, Canada. Most recently in the FPHL with Danbury Hat Tricks. Complete player biography and stats.

www.eliteprospects.com

But basically, they don't seem to have any college-level players. They have a bunch of middling Junior B guys. Some of these players have no credits at all on Elite Prospects. This is not a good look for the league.

Mike Love was 30 years old when he played for Queens in the 1990s. Not the same guy.

 

[MeHateHe]

Mike Love was 30 years old when he played for Queens in the 1990s. Not the same guy.

Hey, if you can’t trust the internet, who can you trust?

 

[Hollywood3]

Mike Love was 30 years old when he played for Queens in the 1990s. Not the same guy.

Could be Jr.