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Saturday,
March 17, 2007
Hurster
Cup Semifinals vs. Motor City Chiefs
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Tim Jost scored his 50th goal of the year, leading St. Louis to another
sweep.
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St. Patrick's Day Win Sends Motor City Home!
The Jr. Blues started Saturday night quickly. Jarrod
Mermis finished off a cycling play from Andrew
Kurlandski and Chuck Avery.
Then Scott Keeven took the perfect back door
feed from Cory Spradling with Chris
Saracino also assisting the power play goal.
Late in the period, Keeven intercepted a
clearing pass and set up Spradling all alone
in front for another power play goal. Tim Jost
scored early in the 3rd as he deflected a Keeven
shot. The goal was Tim's 50th goal of
the season becoming the Jr. Blues 3rd 50 goal scorer in
their history. After 2 Motor City goals, Cory
Spradling intercepted a pass and then undressed
the defense and sniped a quick shot to make the final 5-2.
Ian Frenzel made 33 saves on 35 shots for
his second victory of the post season. The Jr. Blues
now advance to the Hurster Cup and join the Dubuque
Thunderbirds, Flint Jr. Generals and Toledo Cherokee in
Toledo.
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Friday,
March 16, 2007
Hurster
Cup Semifinals vs. Motor City Chiefs
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Ryan Divito scored twice and added an assist as St. Louis wins game one
over the Chiefs.
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Jr. Blues Scalp the Chiefs 9-1!
The Jr. Blues turned in one of their most impressive showings
of the season destroying the Motor City Chiefs. Early in
the game, Tristan Harper dropped the puck to CJ
Chappell on a 3 on 2 break. Chappell
found Ryan Divito all alone in front for the
easy tap in goal. The Jr. blues then struck on the power
play as Chris Saracino blasted a shot from the
point. Cory Spradling and Bill
McMillen assisted on the goal. Cory
Spradling then scored a power play goal as Bill
McMillen found Spradling in the goal
mouth, Tim Jost also assisted. Early in
the 2nd period, Tim Jost scored a pretty goal
dekeing the goaltender with Spradling and McMillen
assisting. Ryan Divito then won the draw
as Matt Sieb put a quick shot on net and Divito
banged home the rebound as the Jr. Blues were winning all the
battles at this point. Bill McMillen had a
tap in on a tic-tac-toe passing play from Cory Spradling
and Tim Jost. Tim Jost then
netted another with Spradling and McMillen
assisting. Early in the third period, Spradling
scored a power play goal with Scott Keeven and Tim
Jost assisting. Joe Combs finished
off the scoring with a blast from the point with CJ
Chappell and Matt Sieb assisting. Stuart
Scott had all the answers making 28 saves on 29 shots.
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Saturday,
March 10, 2007
Division
Playoff vs. Quad City Express
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Andrew Kurlandski's two assists helped St. Louis to a first round sweep.
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Jr. Blues Beat Express, Advance to 2nd Round!
The Jr. Blues again were on their game as they peppered
the Quad City goalie with 49 shots. After a
terrific effort in the first period by the Express
goaltender, the Jr. Blues finally scored early in the
second. Phil Blackwood made the
play on a odd man rush and found Chris Saracino
in the high slot for a quick shot. Andrew
Kurlandski started the play as he assisted on the
goal also. CJ Chappell then netted
a bouncing puck off a Bill McMillen rebound
with Ryan Armstrong also assisting.
After the Express made it 2-1, Chuck Avery answered
quickly. Avery on a 2 on 1 faked the pass and made a
perfect shot. David Ulm and David
O'Connell assisted on the goal. Jarrod
Mermis scored the only goal in the third with Phil
Blackwood and Andrew Kurlandski
assisting. Ian Frenzel made 24 saves
on 25 shots for the win in nets.
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Friday,
March 9, 2007
Division
Playoff vs. Quad City Express
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Cory Spradling scored twice and added two assists in their win over Quad
City.
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Jr. Blues Start Playoffs- Defeat Express!
While the last few months the Jr. Blues have cruised into the
playoffs, the urgency and determination found its way back
into the lineup in their playoff opener against the Quad City
Express. Cory Spradling set the tone as he
stole the puck on the forecheck and wristed a quick shot past
the goaltender. After the Express tied the score, Tim
Jost knocked home a Spradling rebound to
give the Jr. Blues a 2-1 lead. Spradling
again scored early in the second after receiving a pass from Ryan
Armstrong he undressed the defense and sniped again.
Ryan Divito got in on the fun as he walked the
puck out of the corner and roofed a perfect shot just under
the bar for a 4-1 lead. JJ McAtee and Matt
Sieb assisted on the goal. Tim Jost
scored early in the third period with Spradling
and Chris Saracino assisting. Then CJ
Chappell finished the scoring as he deposited a pretty
pass from Bill McMillen and Scott Keeven
also assisted. Stuart Scott won the game
making 19 saves on 20 shots as the Jr. Blues outshot Quad City
50-20.
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Sunday,
March 4, 2007
League
vs. Peoria Mustangs
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Phil Blackwood scored twice and added an assist to lead all Jr. Blues
scorers.
Stuart Scott finished the regular season leading all
goaltenders with 22 wins.
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Jr. Blues Win Long Shootout!
The Peoria Mustangs played much better in this contest and
forged to a 3-0 lead late in the 2nd period. Being
the come-back team the Jr. Blues are, they decided to end
the regular season in sensational fashion. With 3
minutes remaining in the second period Phil
Blackwood finished off a pretty passing play from Andrew
Kurlandski and Jarrod Mermis.
A moment later, Tim Jost banged home a power
play goal with Ryan Loach and Cory
Spradling assisting. The assist gave Spradling
104 points for the season, a CSHL record!
Early in the third period Peoria scored to give them a
seemingly comfortable 4-2 lead. But as the Jr. Blues
have done all season, they battled to the final whistle.
Jarrod Mermis scored a power play goal with Andrew
Kurlandski and Phil Blackwood
assisting. With 1:20 left in the game, the kid line
struck again with Phil Blackwood launching a
long dump in that bounced by the Peoria goaltender to tie
it at 4. The Jr. Blues had 5 shots to Peoria's 0 in
the OT but couldn't get one past the goalie. Then,
one of the most exciting shootouts witnessed at the Affton
Ice Rink took place. After 5 shooters, neither team
had scored and the Shootout went into sudden death rounds.
Finally, Scott Keeven broke the hearts of
the Mustangs as he was the 9th Jr. Blues shooter and the
only shooter to score out of 18. Stuart Scott
was outstanding in the game and simply spectacular
stopping all 9 shots he faced. With the
Shootout Win, Scott recorded his 22nd win of
the season giving him the most wins in the CSHL.
The Jr. Blues prepare now for their first playoff round
against the Quad City Express. Games to be played at
Affton on March 9 and 10 at 8:15 PM and March 11 at 12:45
PM if a third game is needed.
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Saturday,
March 3, 2007
League
vs. Peoria Mustangs
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Ian Frenzel finishes season atop the league with a .921 Sv%.
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Jr. Blues Beat Mustangs 2-1!
In a game that was completely dominated by the Jr. Blues, the
Mustang goaltender held his team in it until the final minutes
of the game. The first period was dominated by the Jr.
Blues despite killing off a 5 minute major. The Jr. Blues
out shot Peoria 16 - 6 in the period. Tim Jost
scored the only goal though, as Jost intercepted
a clearing pass and made a nifty move with a quick shot for
the lead. The second period was scoreless as St. Louis
again dominated the shots 12-5. The Mustangs tied the
game on a play from behind the net on a centering pass that
went in off a Jr. Blue defenseman's leg. With just under
6 minutes to play, Cory Spradling won the game
with an incredible snipe from in close. After the goal,
it was ruled Tim Jost high sticked a Peoria
player. This put the Jr. Blues down for the next 4
minutes. The Jr. Blues were assessed two additional
penalties as they killed two 5 on 3 advantages to hold on for
a 2-1 victory. Ian Frenzel was rock solid
in nets recording his 18th win of the season. Frenzel
ended up leading the entire CSHL in save percentage at .921.
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Sunday,
February 18, 2007
League
vs. Metro Jets
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Jerrod Mermis scored 3 goals and added 1 assist to lead all scorers.
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Jr. Blues Fly Past the Jets 9-1!
The Jr. Blues started quick and never let up in this contest.
Tim Jost was sent in alone by Cory
Spradling to open the scoring. 14 seconds later,
Jarrod Mermis scored off a Phil Blackwood
feed. Then just 10 seconds later, Mermis
scored again off a Blackwood feed this time Chris
Saracino also assisted. In the second period, Jarrod
Mermis completed his hat-trick on a nifty play. Phil
Blackwood dumped the puck in and Andrew
Kurlandski tipped it to Mermis who was
standing below the goal line. Mermis
quickly changed directions and snuck it in for his hat-trick.
Seconds later, Phil Blackwood scored on a
breakaway with a smart move with Mermis and Scotty
Keeven assisting. Chris Saracino
blasted a power play goal off a Ryan Loach feed
and Bill McMillen finished the 2nd period
scoring off a great pass by Tim Jost as Cory
Spradling set the 2 up all alone in front.
The Jr. Blues put a little icing on the cake in the third as Chuck
Avery scored a pretty one timer off a CJ Jung
feed. CJ Chappell finished the scoring
converting a Ryan Loach rebound with David
O'Connell starting the play. The Jr. Blues
now face their long time rival Peoria Mustangs on March 3
and 4 at Affton.
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Saturday,
February 17, 2007
League
vs. Metro Jets
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Cory Spradling scores 5 and reaches the 100 point mark.
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Spradling: 5 Goals, 100 Points!
Jr. Blues Clinch League Championship!
With the Jr. Blues needing just one victory to clinch their
6th consecutive CSHL League Championship, the Metro Jets were
all that was in the way. Like many games this year, it
wasn't easy. The Jets scored first to put the Jr. Blues
down. Cory Spradling tied it up off a Chris
Saracino rebound late in the period. Just
seconds later, Spradling intercepted a pass and
buried a quick shot. The Jets scored the only goals of
the second period and held a 3-2 lead. Cory
Spradling then completed his hat-trick as he beat the
Jets goaltender over his shoulder for a perfect snipe. Grant
Boyd and David Ulm assisted on the goal.
14 seconds later, Spradling gave the Jr. Blues
the lead as Tim Jost and Joe Combs
assisted. Spradling became only the second
Jr. Blues player to score 5 goals in one game as he tied
University of Wisconsin's Michael Davies record.
Tim Jost and Spradling went down
on a 2 on 1 break as Jost fed Spradling
who scored with another impressive shot. The fifth goal
was also Cory's 100th point of the season making
him the highest scoring regular season player in the St. Louis
Jr. Blues history. Tristian Harper scored
his first CSHL goal to round out the scoring with Ryan
Loach and CJ Jung assisting.
The win clinched a 5th consecutive berth in the Jr. B
Nationals to be held in Grand Rapids Michigan on March 29
though April 2.
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Saturday,
February 3, 2007
League
vs. Chicago Force
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Phil Blackwood had a goal disallowed but set up Jarrod Mermis to lift
St. Louis to victory.
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Jr. Blues Win 3-2!
The Jr. Blues started this game out much stronger as Scott
Keeven blasted a power play goal off a Tim
Jost feed just 2 minutes into the contest. The
Force tied the score later in the period. The Jr.
Blues had another apparent goal disallowed as Phil
Blackwood beat the defenseman and goaltender but the
official ruled it no goal. Joe Combs
started the play early in the second period as he made a
quick breakout to Phil Blackwood. Blackwood
made a nifty move around the Force defenseman in the neutral
zone creating a 2 on 1 break. Blackwood
made perfect pass hitting Jarrod Mermis
driving the net to give the Jr. Blues the lead. Chris
Saracino went coast to coast and wristed a shot to
make it 3-1 on the power play later in the period.
With just 8 seconds remaining, the Jr. Blues gave up a short
handed goal to cut the lead to 3-2. Stuart Scott
made many spectacular saves late in the game to preserved
the win as he had 28 saves on 30 shots. The Jr.
Blues can clinch their 6th straight League Championship this
weekend with one win over the Metro Jets.
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Friday,
February 2, 2007
League
vs. Chicago Force
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Cory Spradling's shoot out goal was disallowed as the Force beat the Jr.
Blues.
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Jr. Blues Lose to Chicago in Shootout
In a game that had many strange events, the Jr. Blues lost in
a shootout 4-3 to the Chicago Force. The Force scored
just 53 seconds into the contest to take a 1-0 lead. Tim
Jost answered with a snipe over the goalie's shoulder
on the power play off a Scott Keeven feed to tie
the score. Cory Spradling then gave the
Jr. Blues the lead depositing a rebound from Bill
McMillen. The Force tied the score late in the
period to make it 2-2. Early in the third period the Jr.
Blues took the lead. Tim Jost again on the
power play as he knocked home a Joe Combs
rebound. The Force then scored a controversial
goal as they had 6 skaters to the Jr. Blues 3 to tie the game.
Unfortunately the officials didn't catch the too many men.
After a scoreless OT, it came down to the shootout. Tim
Jost tied it 1-1 on a great move, then Cory
Spradling tied it with the Jr. Blues last shot.
Unbelievably, the official incorrectly ruled it no goal and
the Chicago Force notched their first ever victory against the
Jr. Blues.
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Sunday,
January 28, 2007
League
vs. Columbus Jr. B Blue Jackets
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Chuck Avery scores as St. Louis splits with Columbus.
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Jr. Blues Explode for 5 First Period Goals!
The Jr. Blues made no mistake that they were ready to play on
Sunday as the bombed the Jr. Blue Jackets with 5 first period
goals. Cory Spradling started the flurry
knocking home a Tim Jost rebound with Bill
McMillen also assisting. Jarrod Mermis
then converted an Andrew Kurlandski rebound
after Phil Blackwood set him up in front. Ryan
Loach blasted a slapper moments later with Tristan
Harper and CJ Jung assisting. Tim
Jost then scored sniping a shot just inside the post
with Bill McMillen and Joe Combs
assisting. CJ Jung capped off the first
period with a power play goal as Harper and Loach
assisted. The Jr. Blues cruised the rest of the way with
Chuck Avery scoring the only goal in the last 2
periods. Avery was set up with a smart
pass from David Ulm as Avery then
blew by the Columbus defender and undressed the goaltender. David
O'Connell also assisted on the goal. Stuart
Scott made 23 saves on 25 shots for the win.
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Saturday,
January 27, 2007
League
vs. Columbus Jr. B Blue Jackets
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David Ulm scores his first CSHL goal in
St. Louis loss.
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Jr. Blues Fall to Columbus
The Jr. Blues dug themselves a hole they couldn't escape from
in the first period. The Jr. Blue Jackets took a 3-0
lead in the period. Andrew Kurlandski cut
the lead as he one timed a pretty Scott Keeven
pass on the power play. The Jr. Blue Jackets quickly
scored a power play goal themselves to make the second period
end at 4-1 in their favor. The third period
saw Ryan Loach score an early power play goal
with Phil Blackwood and Joe Combs
assisting. The Jr. Blue Jackets again scored
quickly to maintain their 3 goal lead. David
Ulm then scored his first CSHL goal with JJ
McAtee and David O'Connell assisting.
But that would be all the scoring despite the Jr. Blues out
shooting the Jr. Blue Jackets 52-20.
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Sunday,
January 21, 2007
League
vs. Dubuque ThunderBirds
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Jarrod Mermis finished the weekend with 3 goals and an assist to inch
the Jr. Blues closer to the League Championship..
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Jr. Blues Come Back and Fly By the Thunderbirds!
The game started bumpy as the Jr. Blues had most of the
pressure in the opening moments. A wide Dubuque shot was
inadvertently directed in the Jr. Blues net by goaltender Stuart
Scott. The shot was Dubuque's first of the game.
Bill McMillen quickly tied the score converting
a Cory Spradling rebound on the power play with Chris
Saracino also assisting. Dubuque then scored on
their next 2 shots giving them 3 a 3-1 lead as the Jr. Blues
changed goaltenders as Ian Frenzel took over.
Frenzel withstood a flurry of shots in the rest
of the period and kept the Jr. Blues only down 3-1. New
comer Tristan Harper was sprung on a breakaway
by Chris Saracino. CJ Chappell
converted the rebound and the Jr. Blues were within one.
Two Dubuque penalties 50 seconds apart gave the Jr. Blues a 5
on 3 power play. Tim Jost hit Ryan
Loach back door to tie the game with Saracino
also assisting. While still on the power play, Jarrod
Mermis gave the Jr. Blues the lead. Phil
Blackwood set up Andrew Kurlandski in
the slot as Mermis banged home the rebound.
With a 4-3 lead heading into the third period, the Jr. Blues
wasted no time add on a goal. Cory Spradling
on the power play fought his way to the net and was set up
perfectly by Ryan Loach. Chris
Saracino also assisted on the goal. Dubuque
scored just 26 seconds later to make it a one goal game once
again. Ryan Loach then scored on a bomb of a
shot just off the post to make it 6-4. Tristan
Harper and Mike Levin assisted on the
goal. Jarrod Mermis put a little icing on
the cake as he one-timed a pass from Andrew Kurlandski.
Scott Keeven also assisted on the goal. Goaltender
Ian Frenzel evened the score for the
weekend after Saturday's loss he recorded his 16th win of the
year making 29 saves on 30 shots.
The weekend split put the Jr. Blues magic number at 7 points.
Any combination of 7 Jr. Blues points or 7 lost points by
Dubuque will clinch the Jr. Blues sixth consecutive CSHL
League Championship.
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Saturday,
January 20, 2007
League
vs. Dubuque ThunderBirds
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Andrew Kurlanski and line mates Phil Blackwood and Jarrod Mermis led St.
Louis with 2 points each.
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Dubuque Snaps Jr. Blues 21 Game Winning Streak
The Five Flags Arena in Dubuque was near capacity with eager
fans awaiting the Jr. Blues. The fans had a lot to cheer
about in the first period. Dubuque scored the games
first goal on the power play half way though the period.
Moments later the ThunderBirds converted an odd man rush to
lead after one period 2-0. In the second, Phil
Blackwood hit Jarrod Mermis on a
breakaway pass. Mermis was hooked down but
still managed a shot as Andrew Kurlandski was
there to knock home the rebound. Two more Dubuque power
play goals put the game at 4-1 after 2 periods. The
third period was vintage Jr. Blues hockey with waves of attack
on the Dubuque net. Cory Spradling sniped
a shot in the slot on the power play early on as Chris
Saracino and Scott Keeven assisted.
At the 10:00 mark, Phil Blackwood cut the lead
to 4-3 on a wrap-around. Jarrod Mermis and
Andrew Kurlandski assisted on the goal.
The final ten minutes the Jr. Blues swarmed but could not
convert the tying goal. St. Louis outshot Dubuque 16-5
in the period and 36-30 for the game.
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Sunday,
January 14, 2007
League
vs. Flint Jr. Generals
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Cory Spradling scores twice to lead St. Louis over the Jr. Generals.
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Jr. Blues win Battle of Division Leaders!
You didn't have to tell the Jr. Blues squad the Flint Jr.
Generals are easily the CSHL's most improved team. The
last meeting of these two division leaders resulted in a Flint
victory. The Jr. Blues have since forged a 20 game
winning streak and were hoping to win the rubber match between
the two first place squads. In an action packed,
physical game, neither team could show a commanding level of
play. Phil Blackwood scored the only
goal of the first period late on the power play. Blackwood
redirected an Andrew Kurlandski pass with Jarrod
Mermis also assisting. The second period had
only one tally and again it was a St. Louis power play goal.
This time Cory Spradling blasted a shot past the Flint
goaltender from the slot. Chris Saracino
and Tim Jost assisted on the goal. Early
in the third period the Jr. Generals killed off two penalties
including a 1 minute 5 on 3. This seemed to energize the
Flint squad and they quickly scored to make it 2-1. Just
44 seconds later the Jr. Blues Cory Spradling
answered the challenge with his second goal of the game.
The play started with a Ryan Armstrong win of a
battle in the defensive zone against two Flint players. Armstrong
moved the puck to Bill McMillen who quickly hit Tim
Jost. Jost found Spradling
in the neutral zone as Spradling sniped a quick
shot as he was streaking in the zone. Ian Frenzel
made 23 saves on 24 shots with many in the spectacular
department for the win. The Jr. Blues travel to Dubuque
this weekend for two games against the 2nd place Thunderbirds.
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Saturday,
January 13, 2007
League
vs. Michigan Ice Dogs
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Andrew Kurlanski scored two goals and added an assist to pace the Jr.
Blues.
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Ice Storm Doesn't Cool Off Jr. Blues!
5:30 Saturday Morning the Jr. Blues found out their flight to
Detroit had been canceled because of the ice storm in St.
Louis. The team was at the airport all day and were
placed on two flights to Detroit. The second flight did
not arrive in Detroit until just minutes prior to the
scheduled game time. Thanks to the terrific
cooperation of the Michigan Ice Dogs staff, the game was
delayed until the entire Jr. Blues squad was available.
The Jr. Blues wish to thank Ice Dogs Owner/President Terry
Kucharski and Head Coach Dan Phelps for their delaying the
start of the contest. It was a great gesture and show of
sportsmanship that demonstrates their kids come first
attitude.
The game started very well for the Jr. Blues. Tim
Jost banged home a Joe Combs shot to
take the early lead. Andrew Kurlanski
deposited a rebound himself with a backhander after a Chris
Saracino shot. Phil Blackwood also
assisted on the power play goal. The young but talented
Ice Dogs turned the tables on the Jr. Blues in the second
period with two quick goals. CJ Jung
responded with a wrap around goal to give regain the lead.
The Ice Dogs responded with a power play goal to tie it at 3.
Then just 11 seconds later, Tim Jost gave the
Jr. Blues the lead for good with Ryan Loach and Chris
Saracino assisting. The third period started
quickly for the Jr. Blues as Ryan Loach scored
off a Jost feed. Then Jarrod
Mermis scored a pretty goal in the slot with Kurlandski
and Blackwood assisting. After a Ice Dogs
goal, Andrew Kurlandski scored an unassisted
empty net goal. Mike Levin put the icing
on the cake with a blast from the point in the closing seconds
with Blackwood and Mermis
assisting. Goaltender Stuart Scott played
extremely well making 39 saves on 43 shots.
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Friday,
December 15-Sunday December 17, 2006
League
Showcase vs. Columbus Jr. B Blue Jackets
Cleveland Jr. Lumberjacks, Cincinnati Jr. Cyclones
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Stuart Scott picked up two more wins at Showcase.
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Jr. Blues
Sneak By Columbus 5-3
The first meeting
this year between these two squads turned out to be battle.
The Jr. Blue Jackets scored the only goal of the first period.
Cory Spradling tied the score on a 5 on 3 power
play with a perfect shot. Phil Blackwood
set up Spradling with Chris Saracino
also assisting. Tim Jost then converted a
2 on 1 with Bill McMillen to take the lead for
the Jr. Blues. Columbus playing inspired hockey tied the
game late in the second period. Phil Blackwood
gave the Jr. Blues the lead early in the third with Paul
Puglisi and Jarrod Mermis assisting.
Cory Spradling scored his second goal with Scott
Keeven and Paul Puglisi assisting.
The pesky Columbus Jr. Blue Jackets wouldn't go away though
and made it a one goal game with about 2 minutes remaining.
Bill McMillen added an empty net goal with Spradling
assisting finalize the score. Stuart Scott
was strong in net making 24 saves on 27 shots.
BOX SCORE
Jr.
Blues Beat the Jr. Lumberjacks 6-3!
The Jr. Blues started
this contest strong scoring twice in the first period. Cory
Spradling scored both on the power play. Bill
McMillen assisted on the first goal. Early in
the second period, Tim Jost made it 3-0 on a
perfect passing play with Bill McMillen and Cory
Spradling. Late in the period, the Jr.
Lumberjacks scored to cut the lead to 3-1. Early in the
third period, CJ Jung converted a perfect pass
from Ryan Divito with Max Barron
also assisting. The determined Jr. Lumberjacks scored
two quick goals to cut the lead to 4-3. Bill
McMillen then put in an insurance goal with a slapper
and Chuck Avery added an empty net goal for good
measure. Stuart Scott was steady making 21
saves for his 17 victory of the season.
BOX SCORE
Jr.
Blues Defeat Cincinnati in a Shootout!
The game was fast
paced with great physical play by both teams. The
Cyclones broke a scoreless tie with 3 minutes remaining in the
first period on the power play. With the Jr. Blues
looking like they were going into the locker room down by a
goal, Jarrod Mermis changed the momentum of the
game. Phil Blackwood flipped a long pass
to Mermis who was racing down the ice. Mermis
caught up to the puck just before the goaltender and flipped
the puck over the goalie with just 11 seconds remaining in the
period. Cincinnati scored again on the power play to
take the lead 2-1. Bill McMillen made a
terrific rush off a Cory Spradling break out
pass. McMillen flew through the neutral
zone then undressed a defenseman before dishing it to Tim
Jost who made no mistake to tie the score.
Although the third period was scoreless, it was far from
boring. The Cyclones pressured early with Ian
Frenzel make key saves. Then the Jr. Blues took
control as the Cyclone goaltender made many key saves.
With a minute and a half remaining, the only penalty of the
period and it was against the Jr. Blues. Great penalty
killing highlighted by a big Frenzel save
sent the game into OT. The Jr. Blues killed off the rest
of the penalty in OT and then pressured the Cyclones hitting
the post twice. Frenzel made one last big
save and the game was off to a Shootout. After a Cyclone
miss, Phil Blackwood scored on a spectacular
move to give the Jr. Blues a 1-0 lead in the Shootout.
The Cyclones tied it up on their next shot. The next
four Jr. Blues missed and Ian Frenzel made
spectacular save after save. Then Bill McMillen
on the sixth shooter, won it with a move that would best be
described as amazing giving the Jr. Blues a weekend sweep at
the Showcase. Ian Frenzel made 25 saves in
the game and 5 of 6 in the Shootout for his 14th win of
the year.
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Sunday,
December 10
League
vs. Peoria Mustangs
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Bill McMillen notched two points in St. Louis sweep of Peoria.
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Jr. Blues Sweep Mustangs!
Its been over four years since the Mustangs had beaten the Jr.
Blues in the Peoria Owens Center but it looked for awhile like
that streak might end. The Mustangs scored the only goal
of the first period and held a 1-0 lead. The second
period was all St. Louis as the Jr. Blues pressured from the
drop of the puck. Bill McMillen one timed
a shot in the slot off a Cory Spradling pass to
tie the score. Tim Jost started the play
on a hustling forecheck and pass to Spradling.
Moments later Ryan Divito sprang Spradling
with Jost on a 2 on 1 break. Spradling
made a perfect pass as Jost tipped the pass into
the net for the Jr. Blues lead. The third period started
well for the Jr. Blues as Cory Spradling
intercepted a pass and fought off a defender to riffle home
the goal. After a power play goal made it 3-2, It was Tim
Jost who brought the Jr. Blues some breathing room.
Bill McMillen set up Spradling who
rang the post with a shot. Jost followed
up on the play and banged home the rebound and the Jr. Blues
had their sweep. Ian Frenzel was strong
again in nets making 32 saves on 34 shots. The Jr. Blues
now head to Detroit for 3 Showcase games. The CSHL
Showcase allows the entire league to be scouted in one
location.
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Saturday,
December
9
League
vs. Peoria Mustangs
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Ian Frenzel stopped 20 of 21 picking up the win over
Peoria.
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Jr. Blues Defeat the Mustangs
5-1!
Once again the St. Louis/Peoria rivalry heats up in the
CSHL. The Peoria Mustangs were in a position to pull
close to the first place Jr. Blues, but the Jr. Blues were
intent in making a statement in Peoria. Cory
Spradling got the scoring started for St. Louis as
he deposited a Bill McMillen pass with Tim
Jost also assisting. The Jr. Blues then took
advantage of an undisciplined penalty by the Peoria ruffian
Earl Power-Murphy. Chris Saracino
blasted a shot from the point, cleanly beating the Mustang
goaltender. Scott Keeven and Tim
Jost assisted on the goal.
The second period was marred by many penalties as the Jr.
Blues found themselves on the short end of many of the
calls. Great goaltending by Ian Frenzel
kept the score 2-0. Early in the third period, Cory
Spradling gave the Jr. Blues some breathing room.
On the power play, Ian Frenzel passed the puck
to center ice for Tim Jost. Jost
using speed and a quick move turned the play into a 2 on 1.
Jost made a perfect feed sending Spradling
in alone on the goal. The Jr. Blues again
capitalized on the power play with Chris Saracino
sniping the goal. Saracino set up on the
point by Phil Blackwood and Andrew
Kurlandski, beat the first man and moved into the
slot and made a perfect shot to make it 4-0. With
about 4 minutes to go, the Mustangs had a power play and
pulled their goaltender. Bill McMillen
intercepted a pass and launched the puck from deep in his
own end as the puck went perfectly into the empty Peoria
net. The Mustangs broke Ian Frenzel's
shutout bid with just over 2 minutes remaining on the power
play.
BOX
SCORE
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Sunday,
December 3
League
vs. Quad City Express
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Tim Jost notches his 6th hat trick of the season in win over Quad City.
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Tim Jost Hat-Trick Shoots the
Jr. Blues Past the Express!
The Jr. Blues had a much stronger first period this day as Cory
Spradling scored the only goal. Spradling's
backhander was assisted by Bill McMillen and Tim
Jost on a cycling play. Bill McMillen
then opened the scoring in the second with a tap in goal off a
Spradling pass with Paul Puglisi
assisting. Seconds later Tim Jost scored on a
power play deflecting a Chris Saracino shot.
Spradling assisted on the goal also. Early
in the third period, Cory Spradling made it 4-0
as he stole the puck from the defense and undressed the
goaltender. The Express then scored 3 times in less than
2 minutes to make it a 4-3 game. After a time-out, the
Jr. Blues pressured again drawing a penalty. It was Tim
Jost who scored the pretty power play goal with Bill
McMillen and Paul Puglisi assisting.
Late in the period, Jost intercepted a pass at
the Express blue line. He tapped it to Cory
Spradling who quickly found Jost all
alone in front. Jost out waited the
goaltender and easily deeked the goalie for his hat-trick.
The hat-trick was Jost's sixth hat-trick of the
season! Stuart Scott was strong in nets
making 31 saves on 34 shots.
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Saturday,
December
2
League
vs. Quad City Express
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Mermis scores with 3:00 minutes remaining to upend
the Express.
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Mermis Late Goal Lifts Jr.
Blues Over Quad City Express!
The first period appeared as if the Jr. Blues never left the
bus. Except for the great goaltending of Ian
Frenzel, the Express owned the entire period.
However, Frenzel was perfect in net making 16
saves in the period. The Express finally broke the
scoreless tie 5 minutes into the second period. The
Jr. Blues answered quickly as Cory Spradling
stripped the puck from a defender and scored on a nifty
breakaway move. Later in the period, Tim Jost
gave the Jr. Blues the lead. Jost was
set up back door by Spradling on the power
play with Bill McMillen assisting. The
Express started the third period with a 5 on 3 power play
goal. The Jr. Blues answered quickly again as Bill
McMillen deposited a perfect Tim Jost
pass with Cory Spradling assisting also.
The Express then tied the game at 3. As the clock was
winding down, Phil Blackwood made a great play
to keep the puck in the offensive zone. Andrew
Kurlandski picked up the loose puck and quickly
passed it back to Blackwood. Blackwood
found Jarrod Mermis in the slot and Mermis
one-timed the pass into the net with just 3 minutes
remaining. Ryan Divito scored an empty
net goal to make the final 5-3. Ian Frenzel ended
up with 42 saves on 45 shots for the win.
GAME
SCORE RECAP
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Sunday,
November 19
League
vs. Chicago Force
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Ian Frenzel stopped 38 of 40 to give St. Louis the sweep of Chicago.
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Jr. Blues Sweep Chicago Force!
The Jr. Blues started the game quickly as Max Barron deposited
a Scott Keeven rebound to take the early lead.
Then moments later Chris Saracino scored a
pretty power play goal with Tim Jost setting him
up streaking into the slot. Keeven also
assisted on the goal. The Force then quickly came back
with two goals to tie it 2-2. The second period was a
battle with both teams having opportunities. Phil
Blackwood got the game winner with a great blue-collar
goal. Andrew Kurlandski started the play
by walking the puck out of the corner and getting a shot on
goal. Jarrod Mermis who was battling the
Force defenseman managed to keep the play alive as he poked
the rebound. Blackwood then pursued the
play and banged home the goal to give the Jr. Blues the lead.
Despite being outshot in the third period, Ian Frenzel
was strong in nets and the Jr. Blues held on to complete the
sweep of the Force.
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Saturday,
November
18
League
vs. Chicago Force
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Tim Jost scored his third hat trick in as many games
to lead St. Louis over Chicago.
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Jr. Blues Shock the Force with
Amazing Come Back!
Just when you thought you have seen the Jr. Blues at their
very worst, they came back and showed their very best.
The Force were skating well early and took a quick lead.
Tim Jost tied the score just 16 seconds later
with Scott Keeven and Cory Spradling
assisting. The Force once again took the lead on a
short handed goal. The Jr. Blues responded with a Paul
Puglisi power play goal to tie it up. Puglisi
buried a Jarrod Mermis rebound with CJ
Jung also assisting on the play. Then, the
Force countered with two quick goals to take a 4-2 lead into
the first intermission. CJ Jung blasted
a shot from the point to close the gap to 4-3 with Andrew
Kurlandski and Jarrod Mermis
assisting. The Force then scored a power play goal and
another quick goal to give them a 6-3 lead half way through
the period. Coach Jack Behan quickly
called time-out to try to change the momentum of the game.
It apparently worked as Scott Keeven scored
during a rare 3 on 3 segment of play on a perfect pass from Tim
Jost. Chris Saracino started the
play and earned an assist. With the third period
starting the Jr. Blues were attacking. Tim Jost
then made it a one goal game on a pretty feed from Ryan
Loach with Cory Spradling assisting
also. It looked like the clock was running out as the
Jr. Blues pressured. With 4 minutes to play, Jost
netted his hat-trick goal on a Scott Keeven
rebound to tie the score 6-6. The goal gave Jost
his third game in a row with a hat-trick. The game was not
over though. The Force were awarded a power play with
2:20 remaining and Ian Frenzel was sharp
making 5 big saves. With the Jr. Blues back at full
strength, Tim Jost tipped a puck to Cory
Spradling who was racing down the left wing side.
Spradling delivered a back-hander that
squeaked through the pads and trickled in the net just
inches across the line. Spradling's goal
came with 6.2 seconds remaining in the game. The Jr.
Blues celebrated yet another unlikely come from behind
victory as the buzzer sounded.
GAME
SCORE RECAP
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Sunday,
November 12
League
vs. Metro Jets
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Ryan Divito notches two assists in sweep of Metro.
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Jr. Blues Sweep the Jets!
The Metro Jets scored the game's first two goals but the Jr.
Blues were not going to be denied. Goals by Scott
Keeven and JJ McAtee tied the game.
Tim Jost then completed his second hat-trick in
as many days. Andrew Kurlandski, Phil
Blackwood and Charles Avery each tallied
goals. Max Barron scored his first goal of
the season in his first weekend in action because of an
injury. Ian Frenzel made 27 saves on 31
shots as the Jr. Blues prevailed 9-4.
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Saturday,
November
11
League
vs. Metro Jets
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Andrew Kurlandski chips in for 3 assists in St. Louis
win.
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Jr. Blues Ground the Jets!
Three Jr. Blues Net Hat-tricks!
The Jr. Blues offense was rolling and the Jets were unable to
stop them. Three different Jr. Blues recorded a
hat-trick in the 12-1 victory. Tim Jost
(3g,2a), Cory Spradling (3g,3a) and Jarrod
Mermis were the hat-trickers as the Jr. Blues were in
complete control. Ryan Loach had a
goal and 3 assists. Phil Blackwood had a
goal and 3 assists. Andrew Kurlandski had
3 assists. Chris Saracino had 3 assists, Paul
Puglisi had 2 assists and Scott Keeven
had one assist. Ryan Divito also scored.
Stuart Scott made 19 saves on 20 shots.
GAME
SCORE RECAP
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Sunday,
November 5
League
vs. Cincinnati Jr. Cyclones
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Stuart Scott picks up 2nd win of the weekend.
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Roller Coaster Game Ends Up in
Jr. Blues Favor!
In a game that took more turns than a formula one race the Jr.
Blues had the final answer. Tim Jost got
the Jr. Blues going with a power play goal as Ryan Loach
and Scott Keeven assisted. The Cincinnati
Cyclones tied it on a power play but the Jr. Blues scored the
final goal of the first period on a Chris Saracino
power play goal. Saracino one-timed a Cory
Spradling pass and blasted a rocket from the point.
Tim Jost also assisted on the goal. Jarrod
Mermis scored just 46 seconds into the second period
to give the Jr. Blues a 3-1 lead. Paul Puglisi
and Bill McMillen assisted on the goal.
The Cyclones then came roaring back with two power play goals
to tie it 3-3. Tim Jost gave the Jr. Blues
the lead late in the period with Chris Saracino
and Scotty Keeven assisting the power play goal.
The third period was a wild one. The Cyclones tied the
score just one minute into the period. Then the Cyclones
took the lead with 10 minutes to go. Chris
Saracino intercepted a pass at the Cyclones blue line
and blasted a quick shot to tie the score. With the game
seemingly heading to OT, Andrew Kurlandski was
the hero as he scored with a quick shot from the slot with Phil
Blackwood and Jarrod Mermis assisting.
The Jr. Blues weren't about to let the Cyclones pull their
goalie this time as they pressured them in the closing minute.
CJ Chappell got the insurance goal with 30
seconds remaining to clinch the victory.
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Saturday,
November 4
League
vs. Cincinnati Jr. Cyclones
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Saracino scores in OT to give St. Louis the win.
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Saracino Lift Jr. Blues to OT
Victory!
The Cincinnati Cyclones appeared headed to a home win in the
Cincinnati Gardens taking a 2-0 lead. Grant Boyd cut
the lead scoring his first CSHL goal on the power play with Jarrod Mermis
assisting. In the third period, Mermis tied
the game on a second effort goal assisted by Phil
Blackwood and Mike Levin. On the
power play, Bill McMillen gave the Jr. Blues the
lead with Blackwood and Mermis
assisting. The Cyclones pulled their goaltender and
tied the score in the closing seconds to force OT. The
Jr. Blues were not to be denied though as they dominated the OT
action. Ryan Loach made a quick cycle to Bill
McMillen. McMillen hit Chris
Saracino driving the net from the point as Saracino
sniped a perfect shot over the goaltender's shoulder. The
OT winner was the Jr. Blues second OT win as Saracino
has both OT winning goals. Stuart Scott was
very good in nets making 34 saves on 37 shots.
GAME
SCORE RECAP
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