Former Dominator backstops Sugar Kings to 2-1 win over Hurricanes

from http://www.guelphhurricanes.com

GORECKI STOPS FORMER TEAM

One of Gorecki's 43 saves

Former Guelph Dominator goalie Brendan Gorecki came back to haunt his previous teammates by stopping 43 shots to put up a 2-1 win for his new team the Elmira Sugar Kings.

Not to be outdone Hurricanes goalie Chris McDougall had an awesome game as well keeping the Canes close with a number of great saves.

The fans were treated to another exciting fast paced game. The Canes were all over the Kings in the 3rd period and came close on a number of attempts hitting a post, a crossbar and save after save by Gorecki. In all he faced 23 shots in the 3rd. The Canes thought they had scored twice only to have the net come off on the 1st attempt and with 0.4 seconds left. The refs met, discussed and finally decided the goal didn’t count sending the hometown faithful away disappointed but encouraged by the play of the young Hurricane squad.

Captain Mike MacFarland scored his 6th of the season from Tyson Theaker and Cayle Creen.

The Canes travel to Waterloo Sunday for a 1:30 start then host the Stratford Cullitons at the Victoria Road Arena on January 23rd. Game time is 7:30 p.m.

Dutchmen steal one from Hurricanes

In late February when the GOJHL (Greater Ontario Junior Hockey League) regular season comes to a close and the Guelph Hurricanes see who they are facing in the playoffs, they may be thinking of this game tonight at Victoria Road Arena, this 4-3 shootout loss to the Kitchener Dutchmen as… the one that got away.

McDougall down after Dutchmen tie the game

Kitchener’s Ted Anstett opened up the scoring in the first, before Taylor Lukasik (shorthanded) and Blair Goss (powerplay) scored for Guelph and after one period, the Hurricanes led 2-1.

After a scoreless 2^nd period, Tyson Theaker extended the Hurricanes lead to 3-1 at the 15:33 mark of the 3^rd period.

With the Hurricanes leading 3-1 with 2:34 left in the 3^rd period in a tight checking affair with the Kitchener Dutchmen it looked like the gap in points between these two teams was about to widen. With the win Guelph would have moved 6 points ahead (27 pts to 21) of the 8^th place Dutchmen and would have decreased the likelihood of facing the MidWestern Division leading Brantford Golden Eagles in the first round of the playoffs.

But that wasn’t to be.

The Dutchmen called a time out and then pulled their goalie for the extra attacker. Then Tanner DeWitt scored with 2:26 left on the clock and then Ryan Clarkson and tied it up with 56 seconds left in the 3^rd.

Overtime solved nothing, so the teams went to a shootout.

Mark Scheifele’s wrist shot in the top corner over the Hurricane goaltender Chris McDougall’s glove proved to be the winner for the Dutchmen.

With the one point they gained in the shootout loss, Guelph now sit tied in 6th (tied with Elmira, however the Sugar Kings have two games in hand) with 26 pts. , Kitchener with 23 pts. remains in 8^th.

The Hurricanes take to the road for their next two games, Friday Jan. 8^th in Waterloo and Saturday Jan. 9^th in Brantford.

The next Hurricanes home game is the following Thursday Jan. 14^th, when they take on the Cambridge Winter Hawks in a 7:45 pm start at the Sleeman Centre.

3 game weekend only nets Hurricanes one point

Playing well for part of the game and coming up short in the end seems to be the trend following the Guelph Hurricanes these days.

Thursday night they faced a very good Waterloo Siskins ( 19-5-0 38 pts.) team at home and found themselves down 3-0 after the first period. Then they clawed their way back to outscore the Siskins 2-1 in the 2nd and 3rd period, eventually losing the game 4-2.

Saturday night they travelled to Cambridge (14-7-2 30 pts.) to take on the Winter Hawks in a game where they faced 52 shots, including 31 in the 2nd period. Cambridge scored 5 goals in that period and would go on to win the game 6-4.

Then the Canes visited Elmira (11-11-3 25 pts.) Sunday night and they finally avoided the one period let down and came away with a single point in a 3-2 shootout loss.

That point will be critical as teams jockey for playoff position. Currently Guelph sits 8th in the MidWestern Division and would face the top seeded Brantford Golden Eagles in the first round of the playoffs.

*Other GOJHL Notes:

The Stratford Cullitons snapped their 11 game losing streak Sunday afternoon with a 6-5 win over the Listowel Cyclones.

GOJHL’s leading scorer is Josh McQuade (Brantford Golden Eagles) is averaging 3 points per game (81 pts. in 27 games) and is on a pace to score 153 pts. this season.

Next home game for the Canes is Thursday December 3 when they face Josh McQuade and the 1st place Brantford Golden Eagles. Game time at the Sleeman Center is 7:45 p.m.

Siskins use Relentless Forecheck to down Hurricanes 4-2

Waterloo’s relentless forecheck kept the Hurricanes on their heals most of the night and this created many scoring chances for the Siskins in their 4-2 win over the Guelph Thursday night at The Sleeman Centre.

Guelph's Martin Kudla battles Waterloo's Kevin Henriques for the puck

Except for 10 minutes in the 2^nd period, the Siskins were aggressive in taking the play to the Hurricanes.  

If it wasn’t for the stellar goaltending by Chris McDougall who turned away 40 of 44 shots, the score of this game could have easily mirrored the score in their last outing when Waterloo beat Guelph 8-0.

In the opening period, Waterloo fired 24 shots at McDougall and jumped out to a 3-0 lead on goals by Scott Nagy, Ryan Dilks and Andrew Csumrik.

Tyson Theaker pulled the Hurricanes within 2 with a goal 17 seconds into the second period.

Waterloo’s Tony Blyde restored the Siskin’s 3 goal lead 2 and a half minutes later.

The score stayed 4-1 until Peter Soligo scored on shot from the point after Siskins goalie Will Sibley stopped Nic MacEachern and Mike McFarlane on a 2 on 0.

The Hurricanes pulled their goalie late in the game but couldn’t get another one past Sibley.

Final Score: Waterloo (now 18-5-0) 4, Guelph (now 8-16-2) 2

The Hurricanes take to the road for their next 2 games, Saturday in Cambridge and Sunday in Elmira.

Guelph’s next home game will be next Thursday December 3^rd against the league leading Brantford Golden Eagles. Game time is 7:45 pm.

Stratford unlucky in upset loss to Guelph

Mike McFarlane congratulates Chris McDougall

Chris McDougall and the Hurricanes like playing in Allman Arena. (Home of the Stratford Cullitons)

Why?

Because for the second time in a row, they went into Stratford, Chris McDougall stood on his head and they stole the victory.

Friday night, despite being outshot 39-17, Chris McDougall and the Hurricanes defeated the hometown Cullitons 4-1.

Guelph opened up the scoring in the first on an unassisted goal by Brandon Anselmini.  Hurricanes leading scorer Dan Mohle made it 2-0 Guelph. Luca Penzo got the assist.

After a scoreless second period, Craig Dalrymple scored 15 seconds into the 3rd to pull the Cullitons with in one. (assist went to Cohen Adair). The game was close until Martin Kudla made it 3-1 Guelph when he scored a powerplay goal at 16:05 (assist went to Captain Mike McFarlane).

In the late stages of the game (1:34 left) with Stratford looking to pull it within one, the Hurricanes received a penalty.

Then with 59 seconds left Stratford pulled their goalie to create a 6-4, Mike Iacocca sealed the victory with an empty netter to make it 4-1 (Mike McFarlane and Tyson Theaker received assists).

The win put the moved the Hurricanes back into 7th place with 16 pts. (7-13-2). One point over the 8th place Kitchener Dutchmen.

Remember, tomorrow night is Guaranteed Win Night against the Dutchmen.

Which means that anyone who purchase a ticket on game night will receive a free ticket to another Hurricanes home game if they don’t defeat the Dutchmen.

Game time is 7:30 sharp.

 

 

Hurricanes Guarantee Win Saturday Night

The Guelph Hurricanes (who have lost 5 games in a row) have made a bold announcement by guaranteeing their fans a victory over the Kitchener Dutchmen (who have won their last 4 games) Saturday night at The Sleeman Centre.

 “This team never quits and we are confident we will win Saturday night.” said Co-owner and Team President, Mario Cotroneo.

Alex, Danielle and Jacob cheer on the Hurricanes

 According to the Hurricanes’ Marketing Coordinator, Richard Elmes, “Every fan that purchases a ticket on game night will receive a ticket to another game at The Sleeman Centre if the Hurricanes don’t defeat Kitchener.”

 The Hurricanes currently sit 8^th in the Midwestern conference of the Greater Ontario Junior Hockey League with 14 pts. (6-13-2) and the Dutchmen are 7^th with 15 pts. (7-13-1).

 Game time: 7:30 pm at The Sleeman Centre.

Adult tickets are only $8.00, while Seniors and Students (Gd. 9-12) are $6.00 and Children are $2.00.

Home & Home Big for Canes

From http://www.guelphhurricanes.com

 There’s an old saying “Its not how you start but how you finish!”

The Canes hope that saying fits their future as they open a crucial home & home weekend series with the Kitchener Dutchmen. http://www.kitchenerdutchmen.com

Both teams find themselves struggling in the early season. Guelph has a 4 point lead on the Dutchies entering the series. 2 wins for the Canes would put them right back in thick of the race.

Guelph will be relying on the scoring of their big line of Dan Mohle, Tyson Theaker and Ken Rolph. Mohle is in the top 5 scoring in the GOJHL and Theaker and Rolph have been hot lately. More important will be the inspired play of newcomers Martin Kudla and Mike Iaccoca.

On defense the Canes are led by Luca Penzo, Wade Pfeffer, Cayle Creen and Zach Dion.

The goaltending of Chris MacDougall and Trevor McGee will have to step up and continue their improved play.

Game 1 of the home and home is Saturday, October 17. Game time is 7:30 p.m. Fans are reminded to use gate 1 to enter the Sleeman Center. Game 2 goes Sunday, October 18 at the Kitchener Auditorium annex. Game time is 2:30 pm.

How much does it cost to attend a hockey game these days

I ran across this interesting article on Guelph Mercury.com. about what it cost to attend a Leafs game. At the end of the article I will compare it with the ticket prices for the Guelph Storm and Guelph Hurricanes games.

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Taking the family to a Leafs game? That’ll be $628, please

October 10, 2009

By Chris Young, Toronto Star

It’s been a while since the Toronto Maple Leafs did any cashing in on the ice, but as ever it’s a different story at the box office.

According to a recent survey, a Leafs game remains the most expensive night out in the National Hockey League – and it’s not even close.

According to Chicago-based Team Marketing Report’s annual survey released this week, Maple Leafs games at the Air Canada Centre carry an average ticket price equivalent to $117.49 (U.S.) this season, more than double the league’s average price of $51.41.

 click here to check out the rest of the story http://news.guelphmercury.com/Sports/article/545889

 

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Compare this with the cost of attending a friday nights Guelph Storm game:

Adult tickets: $19.00, Student and Seniors $16.50, Children $12.50

Compare that with enjoying a Saturday night with the Guelph Hurricanes,

Adult $8.00, Students and Seniors $6.00, Children (up to grade 8) $2.00 and Children (under 3 yrs. old) Free

So why drive all the way to Toronto, when you can stay in town and support your local Junior teams at a fraction of the cost.

The Next Guelph Storm home games are Friday night @ 7:30 pm vs. the Belleville Bulls and Sunday @ 2:00pm vs. the Mississauga St. Mikes Majors.

The next Guelph Hurricanes home game is Saturday night @7:30 pm vs. the Kitchener Dutchmen.

All three games this weekend are being played at the Sleeman Centre.

Guelph Hurricanes take on the Siskins in Waterloo

The 4-5-0 Guelph Hurricanes who currently sit in 5th place will travel tonight to Waterloo to take on the 5-2-0 Siskins who currently sit in 4th place in the MidWestern Division.

Game Time: 7: 30 pm

Location: Waterloo Memorial Recreation Complex