2013/2014 Non Contact Hockey League Season Recap

This was my sixth season of men's league hockey and first with the Rangers. We finished 5th place out of 6 teams in Division 8/12. I played 27/30 games and had 11 Goals & 13 Assists for 24 points. I was tied with Javan M for the team lead in points. I played in 1/1 play off games and had 1 Assist. We lost our round one play off game and were eliminated.  




Back LtoR- Patrick G, Scott I, Andy R, Dallas H, James S, Harry A, Me
Front LtoR- Jeff M, Leonard L, Javan M, Bartek J, Daniel D, Chris R
Goalie is Mike G
Pic by Chris R's Dad

April 2013/2014 Non Contact Hockey League (Play-Offs)

Tues 1st, (Game #1) 1 Assist
@ 6:15pm, Terwillegar Arena Rangers vs. Ghostbusters (L 6-2) I got my assist as I stole the puck along the boards I chipped it out along the boards just past their defence men and was on a two on one, I took a hard shot low blocker side and the goalie fumbled it and Javan was there to get the rebound and score. In the first period we were skating with them and keeping the game close. We had a not so good second period and had a few lapses in our d zone. We came out with a better effort in the third period, I guess we emptied the tank. Tonight we did not lose due to lack of effort. Dallas H 1G. Leonard L hard fore checking. Chris R was skating so hard he took out the net. I would like to thank my mom for coming out to the game to cheer the team on.

Video of me assisting on Javan M's goal (31 seconds) 



I was flying overtop the ice, lol
Pic by Chris R's Dad

2013/2014 Cross Country Ski Racing Season Recap

Alberta Loppet Race Series XC

1. Canadian Birkebeiner @ Blackfoot AB - Feb 8th, 247th place out of 592 Overall

This was my second season of Cross Country Ski racing.

March 2013/2014 Non Contact Hockey League

Sat 29th, (Game #27) 1 Assist
@ 10:45pm, Terwillegar Arena Rangers vs. Whos Your Daddy (L 4-3) I got my assist when James S shot it at the net and it hit off me and to a pinching Howard C who knocked it in. They out played us in the first period. We had a really good second period and we were tied at two. They found another gear in the third period, but we all tried really hard and together as a team we made it close. Howard C 1G & 2A. Steven W had a good game on defence. Mike G was great between the pipes.

Mon 24th, (Game #26)
@ 10:45pm, Terwillegar Arena Rangers vs. Ghostbusters (L 6-0) I had seven shots on goal and myself and James S rotated as the two centre ice men. Tonight was not from a lack of effort on our teams part as I thought all our players were skating hard all night. Where I think we got caught puck watching at times and we got out of position for a couple of there goals.

Sat 15th, (Game #25)
@ 10:45pm, Terwillegar Arena Rangers vs. Ice Kings (L 3-0) We started out pretty even with some shifts where we had some chances. They got out to a three goal lead mid way in the second period. We kept skating with them and put out our best effort to not let them run away with the score. I thought Blaise F was our best player with some shots on net and good back checking.

Sat 8th, (Game #24)
@ 10:45pm, Terwillegar Arena Rangers vs. Puck University (L 8-1) We started out well with a one nothing lead. I thought that we could skate with them. We had a couple defensive break downs giving up some odd man chances. I thought the huge difference was their #24 and #80 as they were very high level players. Ryan S 1G. Javan M 1A. I thought Bartek J played really well.

Sat 1st, (Game #23) 1 Goal
@ 10:45pm, Terwillegar Arena Rangers vs. Voodoo (W 5-1) I scored my goal of a great stretch pass from Patrick G that sent me just behind the defence and I faked right and went to the back hand (similar to Jordan Eberle lol) I thought we played one of our best games tonight. I liked the fact that every player played as hard as they could and I thought it was a great team effort. Patrick G 2G & 1A, James S 2A, Javan M 1G & 1A, Blaise F 1G & 1A, Cameron B 2A.

March 2014 Training

Thurs 27th, Spin @ home for 1 hour (Isolated Leg Training), Average heart rate=101 Max=123, Avg rpm=77, km's 17

Sun 23rd, Road ride along Ellerslie road for 2hrs 2mins. Average heart rate =120 max =160, Total elevation gain 659 feet. Kms 40

Sat 22nd, Road ride to Beaumont for 2hrs 2mins. Average heart rate =131 max =164, Total elevation gain 486 feet. Kms 43

Tues 18th, Road ride @ Colchester Hall for 1hr (Spin-ups + Dominant leg). Average heart rate =112 max =166, Total elevation gain 197 feet. Kms 19

Sun 16th, Road ride @ Colchester Hall to Beaumont for 2hrs 2mins. Average heart rate =126 max =159, Total elevation gain 617 feet. Kms 46

Thur 13th, Road ride @ Colchester Hall for 1hr 20mins (Test #1). Average heart rate =137 max =171, Total elevation gain 323 feet. Kms 33

Canadian Birkebeiner XC Skiing Race 2014 @ Blackfoot (Alberta Premier Loppet Race Series) #1

Saturday February 8th, I finished overall 247th place out of 592 results and in my (30-39) men's age group 36th place out of 69 results, It took me 3hrs 37mins. It was classic style and it was a total of 31 Kms long. Average heart rate =175bpm Max =193bpm, Elevation gain 3,719 feet. This was my first XC Skiing race (classic style) and considering I have only started classic skiing in December 2013 and have gone classic skiing 8 times ever. I had a really fast start and I was skiing way faster than my normal pace. At the 20km mark it had taken me 2hrs 10mins and was skiing really strong. It took me 22mins longer the last 11kms than my pace I had started out at. Then at the 23km mark I hit the wall as I bonked and my legs then started to get cramps and sore at the same time. It was at that point where I was just trying to hang on and I only stopped once for a minute to take in some energy chews. My Mom came to the start @(Unkranian Culture Heritage Village) and the finish @(Blackfoot) for the race and that was a huge support as it made me dig really deep to finish the race, even though my body was saying otherwise. I ended up on the trails at the end with my United Cycle Bike Race teammate Stew H and he got me at the line by two minutes with a great performance. I am really happy with the race and I beat my goal. Temerature was -24 deg c. Thanks to canadianbirkie.com and all the volunteers for puting on the race and for braving the cold weather. Thank you Fast Trax Ski Shop Sean R for waxing my glide zone and Patrick M for his wax lessions and their entire staff for their support. I also wanted to thank Lana O for giving great skiing lessons.






Mass start and I am under the start sign in red toque. pic by Mom



 



Mass start, this is where I tried to get a good place. pic by Mom

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As I come to the line just buried as I can hardly move. pic by Mom

 

 

 

 

 

Myself and Stew H post race. pic by Mom
 

February 2013/2014 Non Contact Hockey League

Wed 26th, (Game #22)
@ 10:45pm, CallingWood Arena Rangers vs. Whos Your Daddy (L 2-0) I was on the ice for both goals against. I thought I played ok considering I was in Victoria yesterday. Our triple J line had some shifts with prolonged pressure down low. Our other two forward lines had some really good chances. Our defence played strong. I thought we out played them just slightly but it came down to who could capitalize on their chances and they did.

Sat 15th, (Game #21)
@ 10:45pm, Terwillegar Arena Rangers vs. Ice Kings (L 5-2) We definitely got out played however I felt that we were skating with them. I saw our entire team play the best that we could. The Ice Kings have some really good players and I thought we did a good job of containing them. First star Scott I kept the score close with save after save including a great save on a break away. Second star Leonard L 1A and was carrying the puck and stick handling. Third star Harry A was breaking up scoring chances with his active stick.

Mon 3rd, (Game #20)
@ 10:45pm, Millwoods Arena Rangers vs. Puck University (W 5-2) We skated hard all night. I thought it was a fairly evenly matched game with both teams having sustained offensive pressure. Our sub goalie Blake M made a great save in the third period reaching back with the puck on the goal line. First star Dallas H 2G & 1A strong back check as well. Second star Jeff L 1G & 1A short handed goal. Third star James S 1G & 1A with a lazer shot with only one second left in the game.

February 2014 Training

Tues 25th,  MTB ride @ Victoria, BC for 1 hour, Average heart rate=159 Max=183, Elevation gain 518 ft, km's 13

Sun 16th, XC Skiing (Classic style) for 1hr 17mins @ Goldbar Park to Goldstick Park. Average heart rate =141 Max =178. Elevation gain 1,240 feet. Km's 10

Thurs 13th, Spin @ home for 1 hour, Average heart rate=114 Max=148, Avg rpm=86, km's 20

Sun 2nd, Spin @ home for 1 hour, Average heart rate=151 Max=184, Avg rpm=88, km's 26

Sat 1st, Spin @ home for 1 hour 30mins, Average heart rate=138 Max=161, Avg rpm=86, km's 34

January 2013/2014 Non Contact Hockey League

Wed 29th, (Game #19) 1 Assist
@ 10:45pm, Terwillegar Arena Rangers vs. Voodoo (T 2-2) My assist I got the puck at centre ice from a James S pass and then I made a toe drag "N" dangle move to get around their defence men and I took a shot and Javan M was there to burry the rebound. This game was so evenly matched. Both teams had some good scoring chances and both goalies made some really good saves. In the shoot out Javan M hit the post, Chris R got stopped on his shot, and I had the goalie beat but the puck bounced on me. First star Javan M 1G. second star Dallas H 1G. Third star Myself.

Sat 25th, (Game #18)
@ 10:45pm, Terwillegar Arena Rangers vs. Whos Your Daddy (L 5-2) They came out hard in the first period. They have a lot of really good skaters and for sure out played us. I like that we fought back and played a stronger second and third period. First star Cameron B 1G & 1A lots of hard for checking. Second star Blaise F 1G good back checking as well as offence. Third star Jeff M had some good scoring chances.


Mon 13th, (Game #17) 2 Assists 
@ 10:45pm, Terwillegar Arena Rangers vs. Ghostbusters (W 6-4) My first assist I won the face-off and Javan M got it to James S who shot it and got the rebound and then passed it to Javan M and he scored. My second assist I won the face-off & Javan M passed it to Dallas H shot from the point went it. I had a bad cold but played through it. This was a very fast paced game as both teams had some really strong skaters. It was a fun game to play in. First star Dallas H 3G playing defence. Second star Taylor W 1G & 1A created lots. Third star Javan M 1G & 1A.

Video of the triple J line taken by Martin P. edited by James S. I am #27, James S #93, Javan M #14 (5min 42sec)

James S left, Me in the middle, Javan M on right. pic by Martin P



I am in front of the net as James S #93 points to Javan M as he scored. pic by Martin P



I am #27, James S #93 and Javan M after he scored a goal. pic by Martin P



I steal the puck from their Defence-men. pic by Martin P

Sat 11th, (Game #16) 1 Goal
@ 10:45pm, Terwillegar Arena Rangers vs. Ice Kings (L 4-2) I scored as our defense chipped the puck out and I picked it up along the boards with speed then I went inside out on their defence men and I toe dragged it around him and took a hard shot. We got out played tonight. I thought we played a little bit better in the second and third periods. They seemed to be first on loose pucks. First star Scott I kept us in all night making save after save. Second star myself only two centre's gave me a lot of skating. Third star Bartek J 1G and won battles along the boards.


Sat 4th, (Game #15)
@ 10:45pm, Terwillegar Arena Rangers vs. Senators (L 6-2) We lost to the better team tonight and they had there one defence men score a hat trick and their goalie was very good making some unbelievable saves. We had a lot of chances to score more but hit posts or just missed. I felt that we skated with them and considering we are div #8 and they are div #6 we faired ok. First star Jeff L 1G. Second star Dallas H 1G. Third star Chris R 1A and looked poise to score his first goal of the season but made a play to get his assist.

Video of the triple J line taken by Martin P. edited by James S. I am #27, James S #93, Javan M #14 (4min)



I take a shot & Javan M goes to net. Pic by Martin P.
 

Javan M on left, Myself in the middle, James S on the right forming the triple J line. Pic by Martin P



Javan M furthest away, Myself taking the draw, James S #93 forming the triple J line.  Pic by Martin P

Javan M #14, Myself in the middle #27, James S #93 forming the triple J line. Pic by Martin P
 

January 2014 Training

Sun 26th, XC Skiing (Classic style) for 1hr 5mins @ Strathcona Wilderness Centre  Average heart rate =114 Max =149, Elevation gain 219 ft. Km's 6

Thurs 23rd, Spin @ home for 1 hour 25mins, Average heart rate=132 Max=165, Avg rpm=86, km's 36

Sun 19th, Spin @ home for 1 hour, Average heart rate=148 Max=174, Avg rpm=90, km's 28

Sat 18th, Spin @ home for 1 hour, Average heart rate=151 Max=178, Avg rpm=83, km's 26

Wed 8th, Spin @ home for 1 hour, Average heart rate=134 Max=181, Avg rpm=88, km's 26

Sun 5th, Spin @ home for 1 hour, Average heart rate=128 Max=175, Avg rpm=86, km's 20

Wed 1st, XC Skiing (Classic style) for 1hr 7mins @ Goldbar Park with parents. Avg heart rate =167 Max =196. Elevation gain 732 feet. Km's 9