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Sunday, January 29, 2006 League vs. Flint Jr. Generals
Cal Heeter records his league leading 5th shutout making 27 saves! Tim Jost goal and 2 assists leads the Jr. Blues over Flint.	Happy Birthday Doc! As Jr. Blues Clinch League! On assistant coach's *Doc Runco's* birthday the Jr. Blues wanted to give *Doc* a birthday present to remember. In recent years, the Jr. Blues have come up short on *Doc's* birthday, but this time the team was not going to be denied. *Ryan Loach* scored in the game's first minute with *Tommy Lange* and *Tim Jost* assisting. The second period started with a 4 on 4 situation. *Tommy Lange* won a big battle in the corner and hit *Tim Jost* back door to give the Jr. Blues a 2-0 lead. Later in the period, *Tim Jost* won a clean draw back to *Bret Morrell* who blasted a shot past the screened goaltender making it 3-0. *Ryan Kretzer* combined with *Eddie Effinger* on the power play as *Kretzer* rolled off the boards and snapped a perfect shot top shelf to increase the lead. Late in the period, *Brenden Sheehan* tapped in a goal mouth scramble with *Effinger* and *Kretzer* assisting. The third period was all St. Louis as they *CJ Chappell* converted a pass from *Scott Keeven* for the power play goal. *Cal Heeter* was sharp early and recorded his league leading 5th shutout making 27 saves. The win clinched the Jr. Blues 5th consecutive CSHL League Championship. It was their 31st win in a row and as they have only one loss on the season. The Championship also earns the Jr. Blues an opportunity to defend their National Championship with a birth to the 2006 Jr. B Nationals in Philadelphia Pennsylvania. Obviously, this will be a birthday memory that *Doc Runco* will fondly remember. St. Louis 1-4-1-6 Flint 0-0-0-0 Shots: St. Louis 12-28-15-55 Flint 16-7-4-27 Goals/Power Plays St. Louis 2/5 Flint 0/5 Scoring: Tim Jost 1 goal, 2 assists Ryan Loach 1 goal, 1 assist Ryan Kretzer 1 goal, 1 assist Bret Morrell 1 goal, 1 assist Eddie Effinger 2 assists Tom Lange 2 assists Brenden Sheehan 1 goal CJ Chappell 1 goal Scott Keeven 1 assist Cal Heeter made 27 saves for the shutout.
Saturday, January 28, 2006 League vs. Metro Jets
Ryan Kretzer's two shorthanded goals highlight Jr. Blues win. Ryan Loach scores twice and adds two assists as the Jr. Blues triumph.	Jr. Blues Ground the Jets 10-1! The Jr. Blues looked like a team ready for postseason. The Jr. Blues were very aware of the Jets home record this season and the Jr. Blues history of not sweeping the Jets in several years. The Jr. Blues definitely played like they had a point to prove as they dominated action. *Chris Saracino* scored the games first goal as he blasted a one timer off a *Ryan Loach* give and go on the power play. Moments later, *Loach* scored on a one timer himself off a *Tim Gardner* feed with *Tim Jost* also assisting on the cycling play. With the Jr. Blues shorthanded, *Brendan Sheehan* won a battle in the corner and set up *Ryan Kretzer* alone in front giving St. Louis a 3-0 lead. Late in the period, *Grant Everett* made a great pass to *Branden Moran* on a two on one break with *Moran* making a perfect move to cap off the period 4-0. The second period was more of the same as the Jr. Blues continued to dominate. *Grant Everett* and *Branden Moran* hooked up again on a passing play this time *Everett* had the goal and *Moran* the assist. *Ryan Loach* made a steal in the zone moments later and sniped his second goal of the game. With the Jr. Blues killing a 2 minute 5 on 3 disadvantage *Ryan Kretzer* made the highlight play of the game. *Kretzer* poked the puck off the defenseman at the point and out skated the Jets to the puck. Then he made the spectacular move on the goaltender to record a rare 5 on 3 shorthanded goal. The Jr. Blues weren't finished though as *Tim Gardner* found *Bret Morrell* cutting to the slot from the point. *Morrell* blasted a shot off the crossbar and in to make it 8-0 with just two seconds remaining in the period. The third period saw the Jets break *Robby Moss'* shutout streak at over 190 minutes. *Moss* was again spectacular in nets making 24 saves. *Tommy Lange* showed his dangles as he made a pretty move and set up *Scott Keeven* for the Jr. Blues ninth goal. Late in the period, *Tim Gardner* banged home a rebound on the power play to make the final 10-1. St. Louis 4-4-2-10 Metro 0-0-1-1 Shots: St. Louis 10-18-12-40 Metro 9-10-6-25 Goals/Power plays St. Louis 2/5 Metro 0/6 Scoring: Ryan Loach 2 goals, 2 assists Tim Jost 3 assists Ryan Kretzer 2 goals, 1 assist Tim Gardner 1 goal, 2 assists Grant Everett 1 goal, 1 assist Branden Moran 1 goal, 1 assist Bret Morrell 1 goal Chris Saracino 1 goal Scott Keeven 1 goal Tom Lange 1 assist Kyle Gouge 1 assist Brenden Sheehan 1 assist Robby Moss made 24 saves on 25 shots.
Sunday, January 22, 2006 League vs. Cincinnati Jr. Cyclones
Cal Heeter Records his 4th Shutout of the season! CJ Chappell's two assists and physical play leads the Jr. Blues over Cincinnati.	Jr. Blues Record Weekend Shutout! In a rarity in the CSHL, the Jr. Blues did not allow a goal the entire weekend against the Cincinnati Jr. Cyclones. This time it was *Cal Heeter* who stood tall in the nets for St. Louis making 21 saves for his 4th shutout of the season. The only goal of the first period was scored on a shot from *Chris Saracino* from the point with *Tim Jost* and *CJ Chappell* assisting. The Jr. Blues killed off a 5 on 3 power play in the period to maintain the 1-0 lead. Early in the second period, the Jr. Blues killed another 5 on 3 power play. Just seconds after the kill, *CJ Chappell* led a rush into the zone. *Chappell* fired a shot and *Grant Everett* found the rebound for the second St. Louis goal. Moments later, *Tim Jost* sent *Tim Gardner* in on a one on one break. *Gardner* used the defenseman as a screen then followed his own shot and poked home the rebound to finish the scoring in the tight checking game. Cincinnati 0-0-0-0 St. Louis 1-2-0-3 Shots: Cincinnati 11-5-5-21 St. Louis 12-18-6-36 Goals/Power Plays Cincinnati 0/5 St. Louis 0/3 Scoring: CJ Chappell 2 assists Tim Jost 2 assists Grant Everett 1 goal Tim Gardner 1 goal Chris Saracino 1 goal Cal Heeter made 21 saves for the shutout.
Saturday, January 21, 2006 League vs. Cincinnati Jr. Cyclones
Robby Moss made 25 saves to secure his fourth shutout of the season.	Jr. Blues Shutout the Jr. Cyclones 4-0! The Jr. Blues are starting to get into that all familiar play-off mode. Their tight checking and strong goaltending led the way with a dominating 4-0 win over the Cincinnati Jr. Cyclones. The first period was scoreless, despite St. Louis out-shooting the Jr. Cyclones 21-4. Late in the second period, the Jr. Blues capitalize on a rare power play. *Pat Dolan* carried into the zone and hit *Ryan Loach* driving to the net. *Loach* then hit *Tim Jost* who broke the scoreless tie. One minute later, the Jr. Blues again scored on the transition. *CJ Jung* started the play deep in the defensive zone giving *Scotty Keeven* a breakout pass. *Keeven* hit *Tommy Lange* in the neutral zone as *Lange* then skated in and snapped a rocket of a shot from 30 feet out to give the home team a 2-0 lead. The period was not over though, and *Ryan Kretzer* gave the Jr. Blues a little insurance. *Chad Larkowski* started it on the forecheck and then he cycled the puck behind the net to *Eddie Effinger. Effinger* found *Kretzer* all alone in the slot as the snapped a perfect shot for the 3-0 lead. The third period was uneventful until the Jr. Blues had a 5 on 3 power play. After hitting a cross-bar and a goal-post, the Jr. Blues finally capitalized on the advantage. *Eddie Effinger* one timed a *Bret Morrell* pass for the goal with *Chad Larkowski* getting the other assist. *Robby Moss* was strong again, making 25 saves for the shutout. In the third period he made the save of the season to preserve his 4th shutout making a spectacular glove save that left the entire rink in a buzz. Cincinnati 0-0-0-0 St. Louis 0-3-1-4 Shots: Cincinnati 4-11-10-25 St. Louis 21-12-14-47 Goals/Power Plays Cincinnati 0/2 St. Louis 2/4 Scoring: Eddie Effinger 1 goal, 1 assist Chad Larkowski 2 assists Ryan Kretzer 1 goal Tom Lange 1 goal Tim Jost 1 goal Pat Dolan 1 assist Bret Morrell 1 assist Ryan Loach 1 assist CJ Jung 1 assist Scott Keeven 1 assist Rob Moss made 25 saves for the Shutout.
Sunday, January 15, 2006 League vs. Columbus Jr. B Blue Jackets
Ryan Loach scores two goals and adds three assists in the Jr. Blues win. Tim Jost records his second hat-trick of the season.	Loach and Jost Lead the Jr. Blues Past Columbus! *Tim Jost* scored the games first two goals as *Ryan Loach* assisted on both and *Bret Morrell* and *Paul Puglisi* assisted on one each. *Loach, then scored a short handed breakaway goal to give the Jr. Blues a 3-0 lead. The second period got a little interesting as Columbus scored twice. But Ryan Loach* scored his second goal of the game with *Danny Weiss* assisting. *Eddie Effinger* gave the Jr. Blues the good start they needed in the third period scoring with *Ryan Kretzer* and *Max Barron* assisting. *Bret Morrell* blasted his second power play goal of the weekend with *Eddie Effinger* and *Danny Weiss* assisting. *Tim Jost* completed his hat-trick on the power play with *Loach* and *Chris Saracino* assisting. *Tim Richards* gets his first CSHL win making the start in nets with 18 saves. St. Louis 3-1-3-7 Columbus 0-2-0-2 Shots: St. Louis 22-13-18-53 Columbus 6-7-7-20 Goals/Power Plays St. Louis 3/8 Columbus 1/5 Scoring: Ryan Loach 2 goals, 3 assists Tim Jost 3 goals Brett Morrell 1 goal, 1 assist Eddie Effinger 1 goal, 1 assist Dan Weiss 2 assists Paul Puglisi 1 assist Ryan Kretzer 1 assist Max Barron 1 assist Chris Saracino 1 assist Tim Richards made 18 saves on 20 shots.
Saturday, January 14, 2006 League vs. Columbus Jr. B Blue Jackets
Max Barron scores twice in the Jr. Blues win. Ryan Kretzer's goal and 3 assists paces the Jr. Blues.	Jr. Blues Skate Past Jr. Bluejackets! After giving up the game's first goal, the Jr. Blues dominated. *Max Barron* tied the score after being set up all alone by *Ryan Kretzer* and *Eddie Effinger. In the second period, Tim Jost* broke the tie on a two on one break with *Ryan Loach. Tim Gardner* also assisted. *Kretzer* then scored a breakaway goal with *Loach* and *Bret Morrell* assisting. *Morrell* then blasted a power play shot with *Effinger* and *Kretzer* assisting. *Kyle Gouge* was set up perfectly in the slot by *Brendan Sheehan* as he made no mistake. After a Columbus goal, *Max Barron* got the third period going with a power play goal with *Kretzer* and *Effinger* assisting. To finish the game, *Tim Jost* scored a power play goal with *Chris Saracino* and *Ryan Loach* assisting. St. Louis 1-4-2-7 Columbus 1-0-1-2 Shots: St. Louis 25-18-17-60 Columbus 4-4-4-12 Goals/Power Plays St. Louis 3/8 Columbus 1/6 Scoring: Ryan Kretzer 1 goal, 3 assists Ryan Loach 3 assists Eddie Effinger 3 assists Tim Jost 2 goals Max Barron 2 goals Bret Morrell 1 goal, 1 assist Kyle Gouge 1 goal Brendan Sheehan 1 assist Tim Gardner 1 assist Chris Saracino 1 assist Cal Heeter made 10 saves on 12 shots
Sunday, January 8, 2006 League vs. Michigan Ice Dogs
Chad Larkowski's hat-trick breaks open the game. Ryan Kretzer's two goals ignited the Jr. Blues as he also added 3 assists for a 5 point game. Eddie Effinger's five assists leads the Jr. Blues.	8-1 Win Over the Icedogs Not That Easy! The first period was more Michigan than St. Louis. With the Icedogs out working and out chancing the Jr. Blues, the home team was lucky to come out of the period scoreless. The second period started to look like the first with the Icedogs getting chance after chance but Jr. Blues goaltender *Cal Heeter* was up to every challenge. At this point, the Jr. Blues top line of *Ryan Kretzer, Eddie Effinger* and *Chad Larkowski* took over the game. On the power play, *Bret Morrell* started the play on the point. *Morrell* passed to *Effinger* who hit *Kretzer* down low who made a nifty move to score the first goal of the game. With the Jr. Blues clinging to a 1-0 lead and killing a penalty, *Paul Puglisi* broke up an Ice Dog play. *Puglisi* passed it to *Eddie Effinger* who poked it to *Ryan Kretzer* in the neutral zone. *Kretzer* used his speed and deception to beat a defender and then made a perfect move on the goaltender to give the Jr. Blues a 2-0 lead. The Michigan team finally scored late in the second on a screen shot from the point. Late in the period the Jr. Blues found themselves on the power play for only the second time. They took full advantage though as *Bret Morrell* again started the play. *Morrell* sauced a perfect pass to *Effinger* from the point. *Effinger* went down to *Kretzer* who found *Chad Larkowski* in front. *Larkowski* banged home the power play goal and gave the Jr. Blues a 3-1 lead. The third period showed for the first time all weekend the speed and skill of the Jr. Blues. *Tim Jost* scored a goal that would make any highlight reel. *Ryan Loach* passed to *Brendan Sheehan* who set up *Jost* who faked one way and went the other to beat the goaltender. *Chad Larkowski* finished a strong cycling play with a goal from in front with *Effinger* and *Kretzer* assisting. Then moments later, *Eddie Effinger* won a big battle behind the net and found *Ryan Kretzer* who quickly hit Larkowski in front. *Larkowski* made no mistake completing his hat-trick with a quick shot. *Pat Dolan* scored his second goal in as many games. This time it was a power play goal with *Pat Sheehan* and *Grant Everett* assisting. It was the Jr. Blues 3rd power play goal in 3 attempts. *Tim Jost* finished the scoring which again highlighted a great passing play from linemates *Brendan Sheehan* and *Ryan Loach. Cal Heeter* again saw 33 shots as he made 32 saves. *Heeter* made 65 saves on 66 shots on the weekend. Michigan 0-1-0-1 St. Louis 0-3-5-8 Shots: Michigan 9-15-9-33 St. Louis 8-14-14-36 Goals/Power Plays Michigan 0/4 St. Louis 3/3 Scoring: Ryan Kretzer 2 goals, 3 assists Eddie Effinger 5 assists Chad Larkowski 3 goals Tim Jost 2 assists Brendan Sheehan 2 assists Ryan Loach 2 assists Pat Dolan 1 goal Paul Puglisi 1 assist Pat Sheehan 1 assist Bret Morrell 1 assist Grant Everett 1 assist Cal Heeter made 32 saves on 33 shots.
Saturday, January 7, 2006 League vs. Michigan Ice Dogs
Cal Heeter records his 3rd shutout of the season blanking the Icedogs on 33 shots. Kyle Gouge's two goals and on assist leads the Jr. Blues past the Icedogs. Captain Pat Dolan scored a goal and added an assist in the Jr. Blues win.	Jr. Blues Shutout Michigan Icedogs! The Jr. Blues hadn't played a game in nearly a week and looked sluggish at times. However goaltender *Cal Heeter* was sharp throughout the contest as he shutout the Icedogs making 33 saves. The first period could have been a big one for the Icedogs but two posts and numerous saves by *Cal Heeter* kept them off the scoreboard. *Pat Dolan* scored the game's first goal off a *Kyle Gouge* face-off win. *Dolan* wristed a quick shot from the point for the goal. *Kyle Gouge* then scored a goal scorers goal as he turned and fired on the net from the face-off circle off a *Max Barron* pass. The second period was all St. Louis. While a delayed penalty was to be called, the Jr. Blues controlled the puck. *Kyle Gouge* replaced goaltender *Cal Heeter* on the play. *Dan Weiss* sent *Ryan Loach* into the zone with a pass. *Loach* hit *Gouge* in front of the net as *Gouge* banged home the pass giving the Jr. Blues a 3-0 lead. *Tommy Lange* was the next goal scorer as he intercepted a Michigan clearing pass and walked in alone on the goaltender. *Lange* made a perfect move depositing the puck. The Jr. Blues again scored on a face-off with *Ryan Kretzer* winning the draw back to *Pat Dolan. Dolan* fired from the point and *Kretzer* gathered the rebound and scored. Just a few moments later, *Brendan Sheehan* stripped the Michigan point man from the puck. *Sheehan's* shorthanded breakaway shot found a way to inch over the goal line for a 6-0 final margin for the Jr. Blues. Michigan 0-0-0-0 St. Louis 2-4-0-6 Shots: Michigan 11-14-8-33 St. Louis 11-10-11-32 Goals/Power Plays Michigan 0/6 St. Louis 0/4 Scoring: Kyle Gouge 2 goals, 1 assist Pat Dolan 1 goal, 1 assist Ryan Kretzer 1 goal Tom Lange 1 goal Brendan Sheehan 1 goal Ryan Loach 1 assist Max Barron 1 assist Cal Heeter made 33 saves for the shutout.