Blues Advance to Division Final
Face Arch Rival Grimsby Next Week
Dundas came out strong from the drop of the puck and never let up, beating Chippawa 5-2 Thursday night to claim the division semi-final four games to one.
The team that outmuscled Dundas in the last week of the season to edge into second place and earn a first round playoff bye outshot Dundas 31 to 22, but the Blues dominated in all other areas and made the most of their opportunities, scoring twice in the first period on just four shots and three times in the second on nine shots.
Dundas scored twice on six powerplays, while shutting Chippawa down on all four of their powerplay opportunities. Blues general manager Steve Aglor credited all aspects of the team for a strong performance in the series winning game.
"We took the lead early and held it the entire game," Aglor said. "Shawn Krzykala was solid in net as were the defence in front of him. The forwards worked hard creating many scoring chances."
Andrew Kolodzey opened the scoring nearly three minutes into the game with an unassisted goal. Andrew Clark followed eight minutes later with a goal assisted by Mike Tache and Mike Peters to give Dundas a 2-0 lead heading into the second period.
The Blues widened their lead to 4-0 with back-to-back powerplay goals from Dylan Gilbert. Robert Bentivegna and Andrew Clark both picked up assists on Gilbert's goals.
Chippawa finally found its way onto the scoreboard in the final three minutes of the second frame, but Dundas kept pace with a goal from Kevin Dowling, assisted by D.J. McConnell and Mike Peters in the final minute of the frame.
Dundas clamped down on Chippawa in the third period, as the opponent notched just one goal - with 10 seconds left to play.
In net, Krzykala stopped 29 of 31 shots for the win.
The Dundas Blues open the best of seven East Division final against Grimsby in Dundas on Tuesday, March 2 at 7:30 p.m. Games two and three are set for Grimsby on Friday, March 5 and Sunday, March 7. Game four is scheduled for Dundas on Tuesday, March 9 at 7:30 p.m.
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Blues Bounce Back in OT
It took another nail-biting overtime victory, but Dundas showed patience and earned a 5-4 win Tuesday night to take a 3-1 lead in their best of seven quarterfinal series against Chippawa.
About six minutes into the extra period, BJ Caco set up Aaron Demain for the winner.
"We dominated most of the game and twice had two goal leads," said Blues general manager Steve Aglor.
He noted the Blues nearly doubled Chippawa's total shots on net, outshooting the visitors 52-27.
Kevin Dowling gave the Blues a 1-0 lead in the first period, assisted by Andrew Clark and Mike Peters.
In the second period, Dylan Gilbert stretched the Blues lead to two goals, with assists from Andrew Kolodzey and John Murray.
From there, it was a true back-and-forth affair as the two teams exchanged goals and the frame ended with Chippawa one point back.
Mike Peters, with help from Dowling and D.J. McConnell, scored in the busy second period. And Gilbert added his second of the game, assisted by Derek Searle and Mike Tache.
Chippawa scored the only goal of the third period four minutes in, to tie it up.
Dundas scored once in four powerplay chances, and held Chippawa to one powerplay goal in six chances.
Goalie Shawn Krzykala kept the game tight, stopping 23 of 27 shots.
Despite not scoring in the third period, Dundas peppered the Chippawa netminder with 21 shots in 20 minutes.
"A couple of breakdowns let the Riverhawks back in," Aglor said
Now the Blues need the all-important fourth win of the series to move on the division final. Dundas would face the winner of the Grimsby-Glanbrook series - which arch-rival Grimsby currently leads three games to none.
Dundas travels to Chippawa for game five on Thursday, Feb. 25. If necessary, the teams will return to Dundas for game six on Saturday, Feb. 27, with a potential game seven scheduled for Sunday, Feb. 28.
It took another nail-biting overtime victory, but Dundas showed patience and earned a 5-4 win Tuesday night to take a 3-1 lead in their best of seven quarterfinal series against Chippawa.
About six minutes into the extra period, BJ Caco set up Aaron Demain for the winner.
"We dominated most of the game and twice had two goal leads," said Blues general manager Steve Aglor.
He noted the Blues nearly doubled Chippawa's total shots on net, outshooting the visitors 52-27.
Kevin Dowling gave the Blues a 1-0 lead in the first period, assisted by Andrew Clark and Mike Peters.
In the second period, Dylan Gilbert stretched the Blues lead to two goals, with assists from Andrew Kolodzey and John Murray.
From there, it was a true back-and-forth affair as the two teams exchanged goals and the frame ended with Chippawa one point back.
Mike Peters, with help from Dowling and D.J. McConnell, scored in the busy second period. And Gilbert added his second of the game, assisted by Derek Searle and Mike Tache.
Chippawa scored the only goal of the third period four minutes in, to tie it up.
Dundas scored once in four powerplay chances, and held Chippawa to one powerplay goal in six chances.
Goalie Shawn Krzykala kept the game tight, stopping 23 of 27 shots.
Despite not scoring in the third period, Dundas peppered the Chippawa netminder with 21 shots in 20 minutes.
"A couple of breakdowns let the Riverhawks back in," Aglor said
Now the Blues need the all-important fourth win of the series to move on the division final. Dundas would face the winner of the Grimsby-Glanbrook series - which arch-rival Grimsby currently leads three games to none.
Dundas travels to Chippawa for game five on Thursday, Feb. 25. If necessary, the teams will return to Dundas for game six on Saturday, Feb. 27, with a potential game seven scheduled for Sunday, Feb. 28.
Sunday, February 21, 2010
Blues Drop Game Three, Still Up By One
A lack of bodies and a lack of discipline cost the Dundas Blues a chance to take a stranglehold in their quarter-final series against Chippawa, as they lost 7-3 Sunday night.
Already down to 10 forwards and five defencemen, the Blues lost two key players to bad penalties and blew a 3-1 lead as Chippawa took advantage to score six unanswered goals.
Dundas opened the scoring in the first period with a goal from Kevin Dowling, assisted by Andrew Cebulak and Mike Peters. After Chippawa tied it at one, Aaron Demain found the net, assisted by BJ Caco and Sean Malone, to give Dundas a 2-1 lead going into the second period.
Neither team received a penalty in the opening period, showing no indication of the trouble that was to come.
Less than three minutes in the middle frame, Jonathon Cox got into a fight and was handed a five minute major as well as a game misconduct.
Andrew Kolodzey scored for Dundas almost seven minutes later to give Dundas the 3-1 lead. John Murray and Andrew Clark had assists, but general manager Steve Aglor said Clark decided to "rub it in" to the Chippawa goalie. He received a 10 minute misconduct for inciting an opponent, then was tossed out of the game for "abuse of officials" when he made a few choice comments on the way to the penalty box.
"Two selfish plays left us with nine forwards and four defence, two forwards had to move back, which was the turning point of the game," Aglor said. "When we lost Clark the game seemed to turn right around in Chippawa's favour."
The home team scored four straight unanswered goals to complete the come back from a two-goal deficit to a four goal win.
Dundas goalie Shawn Krzykala made 19 saves and allowed five goals in the first two periods and just over two minutes of the third frame. He was replaced by Cam Graham after Chippawa took a 5-3 lead. Graham allowed two goals and made six saves in 17 minutes of play in the final period.
"It's playoff hockey and that is the time of year you have to turn your cheek," Aglor said.
After two back-to-back games, Dundas and Chippawa will get a day off before moving back to Dundas' J.L. Grightmire Arena for game four on Tuesday, Feb. 23. Game time is 7:30 p.m. Dundas leads the best of seven series two game to one.
A lack of bodies and a lack of discipline cost the Dundas Blues a chance to take a stranglehold in their quarter-final series against Chippawa, as they lost 7-3 Sunday night.
Already down to 10 forwards and five defencemen, the Blues lost two key players to bad penalties and blew a 3-1 lead as Chippawa took advantage to score six unanswered goals.
Dundas opened the scoring in the first period with a goal from Kevin Dowling, assisted by Andrew Cebulak and Mike Peters. After Chippawa tied it at one, Aaron Demain found the net, assisted by BJ Caco and Sean Malone, to give Dundas a 2-1 lead going into the second period.
Neither team received a penalty in the opening period, showing no indication of the trouble that was to come.
Less than three minutes in the middle frame, Jonathon Cox got into a fight and was handed a five minute major as well as a game misconduct.
Andrew Kolodzey scored for Dundas almost seven minutes later to give Dundas the 3-1 lead. John Murray and Andrew Clark had assists, but general manager Steve Aglor said Clark decided to "rub it in" to the Chippawa goalie. He received a 10 minute misconduct for inciting an opponent, then was tossed out of the game for "abuse of officials" when he made a few choice comments on the way to the penalty box.
"Two selfish plays left us with nine forwards and four defence, two forwards had to move back, which was the turning point of the game," Aglor said. "When we lost Clark the game seemed to turn right around in Chippawa's favour."
The home team scored four straight unanswered goals to complete the come back from a two-goal deficit to a four goal win.
Dundas goalie Shawn Krzykala made 19 saves and allowed five goals in the first two periods and just over two minutes of the third frame. He was replaced by Cam Graham after Chippawa took a 5-3 lead. Graham allowed two goals and made six saves in 17 minutes of play in the final period.
"It's playoff hockey and that is the time of year you have to turn your cheek," Aglor said.
After two back-to-back games, Dundas and Chippawa will get a day off before moving back to Dundas' J.L. Grightmire Arena for game four on Tuesday, Feb. 23. Game time is 7:30 p.m. Dundas leads the best of seven series two game to one.
Blues take 2-0 lead
Spreading the scoring around, dominating on special teams, and benefiting from solid goaltending, the Dundas Blues beat Chippawa 4-2 Saturday night, to take a 2-0 lead in the best of seven second round playoff series.
Dundas scored three times on seven powerplays, while shutting Chippawa down on all five of the visiting team's five powerplays. Dundas had just 16 penalty minutes on four infractions while Chippawa had 22 minutes on seven infractions. Goalie Cam Graham made 26 saves for the win.
Four different Blues scored goals for the winners, and another four players each added at least one assist.
Blues general manager Steve Aglor observed that staying out of the penalty box, and scoring on the powerplay was a huge difference in this game. He said the team aimed to carry the momentum into Sunday night's game three in Chippawa.
"We are playing with lots of confidence right now," Aglor said. "It's an important game in Chippawa tonight. We don't want to let them back in, we hope to go up three games."
Despite outshooting Chippawa 12-7 in the opening period, Saturday night, Dundas gave up a 2-1 lead to the visitors. But those two goals turned out to be the only offence Chippawa would put together all night.
Andrew Clark scored Dundas' first period goal on a powerplay, assisted by Mike Peters.
The tide turned completely into Dundas' favour in the second frame. Powerplay goals from Dylan Gilbert and Cole McNeil gave the Blues a 3-2 lead within the first two minutes of the second frame. McNeil and Gilbert picked up assists on each other's goals, with assists also going to Mike Tache and Robert Bentivegna.
Kevin Dowling iced the win with an even-strength goal in the third period, assisted by Peters and D.J. McConnell.
Dundas travels to Chippawa tonight - Sunday, Feb. 21 - for game three at 7 p.m. Game four brings the teams back to Dundas' J.L. Grightmire Arena on Tuesday, Feb. 23 with a 7:30 p.m. start.
Spreading the scoring around, dominating on special teams, and benefiting from solid goaltending, the Dundas Blues beat Chippawa 4-2 Saturday night, to take a 2-0 lead in the best of seven second round playoff series.
Dundas scored three times on seven powerplays, while shutting Chippawa down on all five of the visiting team's five powerplays. Dundas had just 16 penalty minutes on four infractions while Chippawa had 22 minutes on seven infractions. Goalie Cam Graham made 26 saves for the win.
Four different Blues scored goals for the winners, and another four players each added at least one assist.
Blues general manager Steve Aglor observed that staying out of the penalty box, and scoring on the powerplay was a huge difference in this game. He said the team aimed to carry the momentum into Sunday night's game three in Chippawa.
"We are playing with lots of confidence right now," Aglor said. "It's an important game in Chippawa tonight. We don't want to let them back in, we hope to go up three games."
Despite outshooting Chippawa 12-7 in the opening period, Saturday night, Dundas gave up a 2-1 lead to the visitors. But those two goals turned out to be the only offence Chippawa would put together all night.
Andrew Clark scored Dundas' first period goal on a powerplay, assisted by Mike Peters.
The tide turned completely into Dundas' favour in the second frame. Powerplay goals from Dylan Gilbert and Cole McNeil gave the Blues a 3-2 lead within the first two minutes of the second frame. McNeil and Gilbert picked up assists on each other's goals, with assists also going to Mike Tache and Robert Bentivegna.
Kevin Dowling iced the win with an even-strength goal in the third period, assisted by Peters and D.J. McConnell.
Dundas travels to Chippawa tonight - Sunday, Feb. 21 - for game three at 7 p.m. Game four brings the teams back to Dundas' J.L. Grightmire Arena on Tuesday, Feb. 23 with a 7:30 p.m. start.
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
Blues earn OT win at Chippawa
Shawn Krzykala stopped 41 shots and Mike Peters scored the winning goal in overtime as the Dundas Blues took game one of their second round playoff series with Chippawa 3-2, Tuesday night.
Blues general manager Steve Aglor said Krzykala played his best game of the season, coming up with some big saves. Aglor also credited the Blues defence - down to only four players by the end of Tuesday night's match - for solid play in their own end. Chippawa outshot Dundas 41 to 25, but Kryzkala kept the game tight and the Blues made the most of their 25 chances.
"It was a complete team effort with the players using up every ounce of energy they had to come up with the win," Aglor said.
The big road victory - against a team that dominated in their home arena during the regular season with 13 wins and just two losses - takes home ice advantage away from Chippawa. The Blues hope to capitalize on that as they head back to J.L. Grightmire Arena for Game Two, Saturday.
Dundas started strong against Chippawa, scoring twice in the first period to take a 2-0 lead into the second frame. Robert Bentivegna continued his strong playoff with a goal assisted by Dylan Gilbert and Derek Searle one minute into the action.
Gilbert found the net three minutes later on a powerplay, with assists from Andrew Clark and Jonathon Cox.
Chippawa scored single goals in the second period and third period to tie the game in regulation, and sent it into overtime.
The line of DJ McConnell, Mike Peters and Kevin Dowling continued an impressive post-season just a few minutes into overtime. as McConnell dumped the puck behind the Chippawa net and the opposing goalie left his post to play the puck, but Dowling got there at the same time. He stole the puck and sent it out front to Peters who made no mistake and scored the winner.
found the net on one of their eight Dundas shut down Chippawa's powerplay, holding them scoreless in 13 opportunities. Dundaspowerplay chances.
Game Two is set for Saturday, Feb. 20 at 6:30 p.m in Dundas' Grightmire Arena.
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Shawn Krzykala stopped 41 shots and Mike Peters scored the winning goal in overtime as the Dundas Blues took game one of their second round playoff series with Chippawa 3-2, Tuesday night.
Blues general manager Steve Aglor said Krzykala played his best game of the season, coming up with some big saves. Aglor also credited the Blues defence - down to only four players by the end of Tuesday night's match - for solid play in their own end. Chippawa outshot Dundas 41 to 25, but Kryzkala kept the game tight and the Blues made the most of their 25 chances.
"It was a complete team effort with the players using up every ounce of energy they had to come up with the win," Aglor said.
The big road victory - against a team that dominated in their home arena during the regular season with 13 wins and just two losses - takes home ice advantage away from Chippawa. The Blues hope to capitalize on that as they head back to J.L. Grightmire Arena for Game Two, Saturday.
Dundas started strong against Chippawa, scoring twice in the first period to take a 2-0 lead into the second frame. Robert Bentivegna continued his strong playoff with a goal assisted by Dylan Gilbert and Derek Searle one minute into the action.
Gilbert found the net three minutes later on a powerplay, with assists from Andrew Clark and Jonathon Cox.
Chippawa scored single goals in the second period and third period to tie the game in regulation, and sent it into overtime.
The line of DJ McConnell, Mike Peters and Kevin Dowling continued an impressive post-season just a few minutes into overtime. as McConnell dumped the puck behind the Chippawa net and the opposing goalie left his post to play the puck, but Dowling got there at the same time. He stole the puck and sent it out front to Peters who made no mistake and scored the winner.
found the net on one of their eight Dundas shut down Chippawa's powerplay, holding them scoreless in 13 opportunities. Dundaspowerplay chances.
Game Two is set for Saturday, Feb. 20 at 6:30 p.m in Dundas' Grightmire Arena.
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Sunday, February 14, 2010
Blues Advance to Second Round
Robert Bentivegna scored two goals as the Dundas Blues defeated Dunnville 4-2 Saturday night to advance to round two of the Niagara District East Division Junior C hockey playoffs.
General manager Steve Aglor said Dundas will take a couple of days off to rest before preparing for second round opponent Chippawa - a tough team that out-muscled the Blues for second place in the regular season and a first round playoff bye.
Bentivegna's three point night capped a five game first round series that saw the first year Blue lead the team in scoring with four goals and five assists.
Dunnville hit the scoreboard first, Saturday night, taking a 1-0 first period lead.
BJ Caco evened the tally with a shorthanded goal in the sccond period.
Bentivegna broke the tie with an unassisted powerplay goal early in the final frame. But Dunnville tied it at three with less than six minutes left.
In the final three minutes, Bentivegna scored the winning goal with assists from Andrew Kolodzey and Trevor Atkinson. Kalodzey iced the win with an empty net goal, assisted by Bentivegna.
Dundas goalie Shawn Krzykala made 25 saves for the win.
"The team showed a lot of grit and determination and was pretty drained by the time the game was over," Aglor said, adding the Blues finished with just 13 available skaters.
Aglor said Chippawa is a particularly tough team in their own rink. The division's number two team during the regular season topped Dundas four times in six regular season meetings.
"Every game was close," Aglor said. "The teams are evenly matched."
Dundas is still waiting for a few injured players to return to the line-up, including regular season scoring leaders Cole McNeil and Nick Bazinet. In the meantime, the Blues will continue to rely on several Midget AAA call-up's who all played a big role in the first round.
"They sure helped us get through the Dunnville series," Aglor said.
Veteran Blues Kevin Dowling (five goals, two assists in five games), Mike Peters (three goals, three assists in five games) and D.J. McConnell (two goals and four assists in five games) also stepped up throughout the first round.
The Blues open the second round in Chippawa on Tuesday, then return to Dundas' J.L. Grightmire Arena on Saturday Feb. 20 for game two at 6:30 p.m. Game three goes the next day in Chippawa and game four is set for Tuesday, Feb. 23 in Dundas.
Robert Bentivegna scored two goals as the Dundas Blues defeated Dunnville 4-2 Saturday night to advance to round two of the Niagara District East Division Junior C hockey playoffs.
General manager Steve Aglor said Dundas will take a couple of days off to rest before preparing for second round opponent Chippawa - a tough team that out-muscled the Blues for second place in the regular season and a first round playoff bye.
Bentivegna's three point night capped a five game first round series that saw the first year Blue lead the team in scoring with four goals and five assists.
Dunnville hit the scoreboard first, Saturday night, taking a 1-0 first period lead.
BJ Caco evened the tally with a shorthanded goal in the sccond period.
Bentivegna broke the tie with an unassisted powerplay goal early in the final frame. But Dunnville tied it at three with less than six minutes left.
In the final three minutes, Bentivegna scored the winning goal with assists from Andrew Kolodzey and Trevor Atkinson. Kalodzey iced the win with an empty net goal, assisted by Bentivegna.
Dundas goalie Shawn Krzykala made 25 saves for the win.
"The team showed a lot of grit and determination and was pretty drained by the time the game was over," Aglor said, adding the Blues finished with just 13 available skaters.
Aglor said Chippawa is a particularly tough team in their own rink. The division's number two team during the regular season topped Dundas four times in six regular season meetings.
"Every game was close," Aglor said. "The teams are evenly matched."
Dundas is still waiting for a few injured players to return to the line-up, including regular season scoring leaders Cole McNeil and Nick Bazinet. In the meantime, the Blues will continue to rely on several Midget AAA call-up's who all played a big role in the first round.
"They sure helped us get through the Dunnville series," Aglor said.
Veteran Blues Kevin Dowling (five goals, two assists in five games), Mike Peters (three goals, three assists in five games) and D.J. McConnell (two goals and four assists in five games) also stepped up throughout the first round.
The Blues open the second round in Chippawa on Tuesday, then return to Dundas' J.L. Grightmire Arena on Saturday Feb. 20 for game two at 6:30 p.m. Game three goes the next day in Chippawa and game four is set for Tuesday, Feb. 23 in Dundas.
Thursday, February 11, 2010
Dundas one win away
Dundas Blues can finish off their first round playoff series with a win at home Saturday night, after topping Dunnville 5-2 in the opponent's own rink, Wednesday night.
Some familiar faces helped give Dundas the 4 games to one series lead. The Dundas line of D.J. McConnell, Mike Peters and Kevin Dowling continued to shut down Dunnville's top line while contributing a total of six points. Call-up's Derek Searle and Brayden Knott contributed to the win again, Robert Bentivegna contributed a goal and assist, and Dylan Gilbert chipped in with two points.
Dundas goalie Cam Graham made 24 saves for the win.
Mike Peters scored the game's first goal, assisted by Kevin Dowling, in the final minute of the first period.
Dunnville came back to take a 2-1 lead in the first four minutes of the second frame, but Robert Bentivegna, assisted by Dylan Gilbert and Mike Tache, tied it up just before the end of the middle period.
Dundas took control in the final period, scoring three unanswered goals. First it was the Dundas line again, with D.J. McConell finding the net with help from Kevin Dowling. Then Derek Searle scored, assisted by Bentivegna and Gilbert. Dowling iced the win with an empty net goal, with help from McConnell, in the final minute.
Dundas stayed out of the penalty box for much of the game, receiving only 10 minutes of penalty time for a total of seven infractions. Dunnville had 44 minutes on 12 penalties.
But all Dundas' goals came during even-strength situations. Dundas didn't score on any of their nine powerplay chances, while Dunnville scored on their one powerplay.
Game time Saturday night at the J.L. Grightmire Arena in Dundas is 8:30 p.m.
Dundas Blues can finish off their first round playoff series with a win at home Saturday night, after topping Dunnville 5-2 in the opponent's own rink, Wednesday night.
Some familiar faces helped give Dundas the 4 games to one series lead. The Dundas line of D.J. McConnell, Mike Peters and Kevin Dowling continued to shut down Dunnville's top line while contributing a total of six points. Call-up's Derek Searle and Brayden Knott contributed to the win again, Robert Bentivegna contributed a goal and assist, and Dylan Gilbert chipped in with two points.
Dundas goalie Cam Graham made 24 saves for the win.
Mike Peters scored the game's first goal, assisted by Kevin Dowling, in the final minute of the first period.
Dunnville came back to take a 2-1 lead in the first four minutes of the second frame, but Robert Bentivegna, assisted by Dylan Gilbert and Mike Tache, tied it up just before the end of the middle period.
Dundas took control in the final period, scoring three unanswered goals. First it was the Dundas line again, with D.J. McConell finding the net with help from Kevin Dowling. Then Derek Searle scored, assisted by Bentivegna and Gilbert. Dowling iced the win with an empty net goal, with help from McConnell, in the final minute.
Dundas stayed out of the penalty box for much of the game, receiving only 10 minutes of penalty time for a total of seven infractions. Dunnville had 44 minutes on 12 penalties.
But all Dundas' goals came during even-strength situations. Dundas didn't score on any of their nine powerplay chances, while Dunnville scored on their one powerplay.
Game time Saturday night at the J.L. Grightmire Arena in Dundas is 8:30 p.m.
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
Searle Hat Trick Leads Blues to Win
Derek Searle scored three goals, including a tie-breaker that put the Blues ahead to stay in the second period, leading Dundas to a 9-4 win in game three of a best of seven first round playoff series, Tuesday.
The big win gives the Blues a 2-1 series lead over the Dunnville Terriers as the teams head right back to the ice in Dunnville tonight for game four. Game five is set for Saturday night at Dundas' J.L. Grightmire Arena. Game time is 8:30 p.m.
Searle, a forward for both the Hamilton Jr. Bulldogs Midget AAA team and the undefeated Highland Secondary School Hawks, scored the first goal of Tuesday night's name to give Dundas a 1-0 lead five minutes after the drop of the puck. He was called up along with Ryan Golow and Brayden Knott to help out the injury-plagued Blues. Dylan Gilbert and Robert Bentivegna picked up assists on the goal.
Kevin Dowling gave Dundas a 2-0 lead with a powerplay goal assisted by Sean Malone to wind down the opening period.
Dunnville bounced back early in the second frame with two straight goals to tie the match. Then Searle found the net a second time to break the deadlock, with help from Gilbert and Andrew Kolodzey.
From there, it was all Blues as D.J. McConnell, Gilbert and Mike Peters all scored in the second period. Peters, McConnell, John Murray, Andrew Clark and Mike Tache had assists as the Blues entered the final period up 6-3.
Bentivegna, Andrew Cebulak, and Searle each scored in the third period to finish off the convincing 9-4 win.
Dundas goalie Cam Graham made 26 saves for the win.
It was a satisfying rebound for the team after losing game two largely due to difficulty killing penalties and scoring on the powerplay.
Tuesday night, the Blues held Dunnville to just one goal on eight powerplay chances while scoring four goals of their own with a man advantage on 10 chances.
General manager Steve Aglor said the three call-up's all worked hard and contributed to the win. He also credited the line of McConnell, Peters and Dowling with a strong game. The trio had a total of five points between them.
Derek Searle scored three goals, including a tie-breaker that put the Blues ahead to stay in the second period, leading Dundas to a 9-4 win in game three of a best of seven first round playoff series, Tuesday.
The big win gives the Blues a 2-1 series lead over the Dunnville Terriers as the teams head right back to the ice in Dunnville tonight for game four. Game five is set for Saturday night at Dundas' J.L. Grightmire Arena. Game time is 8:30 p.m.
Searle, a forward for both the Hamilton Jr. Bulldogs Midget AAA team and the undefeated Highland Secondary School Hawks, scored the first goal of Tuesday night's name to give Dundas a 1-0 lead five minutes after the drop of the puck. He was called up along with Ryan Golow and Brayden Knott to help out the injury-plagued Blues. Dylan Gilbert and Robert Bentivegna picked up assists on the goal.
Kevin Dowling gave Dundas a 2-0 lead with a powerplay goal assisted by Sean Malone to wind down the opening period.
Dunnville bounced back early in the second frame with two straight goals to tie the match. Then Searle found the net a second time to break the deadlock, with help from Gilbert and Andrew Kolodzey.
From there, it was all Blues as D.J. McConnell, Gilbert and Mike Peters all scored in the second period. Peters, McConnell, John Murray, Andrew Clark and Mike Tache had assists as the Blues entered the final period up 6-3.
Bentivegna, Andrew Cebulak, and Searle each scored in the third period to finish off the convincing 9-4 win.
Dundas goalie Cam Graham made 26 saves for the win.
It was a satisfying rebound for the team after losing game two largely due to difficulty killing penalties and scoring on the powerplay.
Tuesday night, the Blues held Dunnville to just one goal on eight powerplay chances while scoring four goals of their own with a man advantage on 10 chances.
General manager Steve Aglor said the three call-up's all worked hard and contributed to the win. He also credited the line of McConnell, Peters and Dowling with a strong game. The trio had a total of five points between them.
Saturday, February 6, 2010
Dunnville win evens series
Dunnville's three powerplay goals were the difference as the Terriers evened their best of seven first round playoff series against Dundas at one game apiece with a 7-4 win, Friday night.
John Murray scored twice for the Blues, including a penalty shot in the third period. Kevin Dowling and Aaron Demain each added one goal for the Blues. But it wasn't enough, as host Dunnville capitalized on three of their six powerplays while Dundas found the net on only one of their eight powerplays.
Murray's penalty shot cut Dunnville's lead to 6-4 with a minute to play. An empty net goal 30 seconds later capped the win for the Terriers.
The home team found itself killing more penalty time than the visiting Blues - but Dundas failed to make the most of their opportunities with a man advantage.
Blues general manager Steve Aglor said Dunnville is the most improved team in the league.
"You have to give them credit. They took advantage of our penalties," Aglor said.
Blues starting goalie Cam Graham stopped 11 of 14 shots in just over a period of work. Shawn Krzykala played the remaining 38 minutes and also allowed three goals, stopping 17 of the 20 pucks shot at him by Dunnville.
"We didn't get the goaltending we need in the playoffs," Aglor said. "Both our goalies struggled, allowing a few weak goals. But they can't be blamed for the loss. If some of our players continue to take selfish penalties it could be a quick exit from the playoffs. Hopefully it will be a wake up call."
The deadlocked series returns to Dundas' J.L. Grightmire Arena for game three on Tuesday, Feb. 9. Game time is 7:30 p.m.
Dunnville's three powerplay goals were the difference as the Terriers evened their best of seven first round playoff series against Dundas at one game apiece with a 7-4 win, Friday night.
John Murray scored twice for the Blues, including a penalty shot in the third period. Kevin Dowling and Aaron Demain each added one goal for the Blues. But it wasn't enough, as host Dunnville capitalized on three of their six powerplays while Dundas found the net on only one of their eight powerplays.
Murray's penalty shot cut Dunnville's lead to 6-4 with a minute to play. An empty net goal 30 seconds later capped the win for the Terriers.
The home team found itself killing more penalty time than the visiting Blues - but Dundas failed to make the most of their opportunities with a man advantage.
Blues general manager Steve Aglor said Dunnville is the most improved team in the league.
"You have to give them credit. They took advantage of our penalties," Aglor said.
Blues starting goalie Cam Graham stopped 11 of 14 shots in just over a period of work. Shawn Krzykala played the remaining 38 minutes and also allowed three goals, stopping 17 of the 20 pucks shot at him by Dunnville.
"We didn't get the goaltending we need in the playoffs," Aglor said. "Both our goalies struggled, allowing a few weak goals. But they can't be blamed for the loss. If some of our players continue to take selfish penalties it could be a quick exit from the playoffs. Hopefully it will be a wake up call."
The deadlocked series returns to Dundas' J.L. Grightmire Arena for game three on Tuesday, Feb. 9. Game time is 7:30 p.m.
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
Blues open playoffs on winning note
Moments after receiving the league most sportsmanlike player award Tuesday night, Kevin Dowling scored on his first shift of the game to lead the Dundas Blues to a 5-3 win over Dunnville in game one of the best of seven first round playoff series.
Dowling added another goal on a powerplay just over six minutes later to give Dundas a 2-1 first period lead.
Dunnville tied the match up in what evolved into a back-and-forth, penalty filled game that saw Dundas serve 73 minutes on 21 infractions and Dunnville serve 69 minutes on 21 infractions.
Dundas' John Murray broke the 2-2 tie with a powerplay goal early in the second frame, but Dunnville marched right back to knot the game at three goals each.
Blues veteran and Dundas native Mike Peters netted the winner with six minutes left in the second frame.
In the final period, Dundas clamped down defensively to hold the slim lead - and Dundas' Derek Searle, one of several late additions to the injury-riddled Blues roster - added some insurance with the team's fifth goal.
"Kevin had a strong game," general manager Steve Aglor said. "Derek had a strong game for us as well. "He definitely has no problem playing in this league."
Dundas goalie Cam Graham stopped 24 of 27 shots to earn the win.
Peters, Murray, Jonathon Cox (2), D.J. McConnell, Robert Bentivegna (2), BJ Caco, and new addition Trevor Atkinson all added assists for Dundas.
The first round playoff series continues in Dunnville Friday, Feb. 5 with an 8 p.m. start. The teams return to Dundas for game three on Tuesday Feb. 9 for a 7:30 p.m. start.
Tuesday happens to be the 54th anniversary of the night in 1956 when the New York Rangers played an exhibition game against local junior players at the Dundas Arena, now known as J.L. Grightmire Arena.
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