Royals Win Second Game in a Row against Roblin Park

two weeks ago the Royals played Roblin Park and tied them in a large scoring game, the Royals out played Roblin Park and were disappointed to lose one point because of the tie. First Period: Cody P. breaks in shorthand and buries the rebound after his breakaway to go up 1-0 after a lead pass from Blaise. But on the next face Roblin Park comes back down ad scores on the power play to tie them game up at one goal a piece heading into the second period. Second Period: Cody scores his second goal after cutting in from the corner to the slot, assisted by Jordan. Third Period: Roblin Park ties up the game at 2 after their second power play goal on the game. However, three minutes later Joel scores from in the slot after a pass from the corner by Jordan to go up 3-2. At just over a minute left in the game, Roblin Park player in hauled down on a questionable breakaway and a penalty shot was awarded. But the stop was made my Nick. Roblin Park had one more chance but it was enough to stop the Royals from winning their second game in a row 3-2. Key Points: lowest goals allowed in a game for the Royals this year and lost goals scored in a win this year as well, the Royals goalies are 2 for 2 on penalty shots this year as well. Areas for Improvement: Better penalty kill and not worrying about the refs. Three Stars: 1.Cody P. 2.Nick 3.Joel

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Royals win a key game against the Seals to keep their dream of first place alive

This was a game that the Royals were looking forward to the most all first half and and finally got there chance to play the Seals. First Period: The Royals get on the board first after Cody P. scores a bit of a soft goal when he scores on a wrist shot from just outside the blue line after a springing pass from Matt. Two minutes after, the Seals answer back with a rebound goal to keep the game tied at 1-1 going into the second period. Second Period: Joel scores from in the slot to give the Royals lead after passes from Kyle and Jordan, Under a minute after the Seals score again and tie it back up. Two minutes after that the Seals score a breakaway goal to take a 3-2 lead. However Devan dangles to get a great solo effert goal to tie the game at 3 goals a piece. 12 seconds after Jordan scores a great goal assisted by Blaise and Joel scores a shorthanded breakaway goal assisted by Jordan to head into the third period with a 5-3 lead. Third Period: Just under six minutes to go the Seals score and make it a one goal game but Cody P. and the Royals answer right back to stop any moment they had and win the game 6-4. Key Points: Once we were down 3-2 but we never gave up and scored three straight goals in under four minutes. The game could have been 8-4 if the two goals wave off were actually counted. Three Stars: Joel, Cody P. Jordan

It's A Draw

Last Friday the Royals faced off against one of there rivals from last year Roblin Park (last year they were named Varsity View). Last Year the Royals successfully defeated them in the championship game to win the Gateway Christmas Challange but Roblin Park swept the Royals in the two regular season games last year and one the city championship. First Period: Roblin Park opens up the scoring with a quick shot of the draw, but just after Cody P. scores from the slot assisted by Shane and Derrick to make it a 1-1 hockey game after one period of play. Second Period: Derrick scores a great goal on the power play after a great shot from the point by Connor. Just after that Derrick snipes his second goal after a great pass from Shane. However, Roblin park stromed back and scored three answered goals to end the second period 4-3 in their favor. Third Period: Kyle scores a great breakaway goal after a great lead pass from Jordan. Shortly after Cody scores his second goal on the game in slot assisted by Blaise to go up 5-4. But Roblin Park once again come back with two quick goals to lead the Royals 6-5. Under two minutes to play Jordan scores a great goal from thee slot assisted by Cody to tie the game with a final score of 6-6. Key Points: Only two penilties called against the Royals in this game and was there first tie on the season. Areas For Improvement : Less defencive pinching and less predictable hockey. Three Stars: Cody, Derrick and Kyle

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Injury Report

Cody W. will be out for two weeks after breaking his leg in the exhibition game against the fishermen! Get better soon.

Royals lose their second game in there last three to the hands of the Sabers.

Before the season began this year. The Royals and The Sabers squared off in an exhibition game full of hits, goals, saves and most of all trash talking making their first meeting of the season well anticipated. First Period: No goals in an evenly match period. Second Period: The Royals get on the board first after Zach absolutely snipes a shot from the slot on the powerplay after a great pass from Shane and Connor. Shortly after Cody W. scores on an open net assisted by the Sabers goalie (LOL). Unfortunately the Sabers score three goals to end the second and put the Royals down 3-2 going into the third. Third Period: Sabers score two more goals and beat the Royals 5-2. Key Points: The Sabers scored five unanswered goals in 1 and a half periods. Areas for Improvement: Don't focus on the refs as well less odd men breaks against s therefore the defence to to pinch down a little less often. Three Stars: Shane, Cody W. and Blaise

Royals get back on track by narrowly beating A. West Perditors

After losing the night before, the Royals were looking to get back on track with a win against a team they have had success against already this year. First Period:Joel opens up the scoring for the Royals on a rebound goal after a point shot from Connor and a pass from Derrick. Second Period: Royals lay back and A. West scores three goals in the period to go up 3-1. Third Period: TSN turning Point. After killing off a five on three, Nick making a huge glove save and Kyle laying out a huge hit the Royals started to put together a come back with under seven minutes to go. Derrick starts it off sniping a shot underneath the bar after a great pass from Joel. Derrick scores is second with just under three minutes to go to tie the game with a great support pass from Jordan. At exactly two minutes to go Devan scores a rebound goal to after a passes from Kyle and Connor to give the Royals the lead and the win! Key Points: That was the biggest comeback that I have ever seen. Areas For Improvement: Put play three periods of great hockey to win more games. Three Stars: Derrick, Joel and Devan

Royal lose a tough one to the Lazers

last year the Royals won both season games against the Lazers as well as eliminating them from the playoffs, this year however, things maybe different. First Period: Dakota gets a two goal lead of of two power play goals caused by unnecessary penalties to go up 2-0.Second Period: Derrick riffles one past the Dakota goalie to make it a one goal game but off the next faceoff Dakota stormed down the ice to score two more goals and make it 4-1. As the period was just about to end the Royals score but it 's immediately waved off for a high stick call that did not sit well , with players, coach and fans. Third Period: Alex makes it a two goal game again when he snuck the puck past the goalie on his short side after an up ice pass from Jordan. Dakota scored once more before the game end, sneaking one over Brandon's shoulder to cement the 5-2 win and handing the Royals their first lose. Key Points: The defence scored all the goals! Areas for Improvement: Less penalties, forwards need to create more scoring chances by getting back to the basics, using your teammates and not trying to over complicate thing. Three stars: Derrick, Alex, Jordon

Royals go to 3-0 on the season by striking seven goals again!

Over the past couple of years The Fort Gary Flyers and the River East Royals have had a great rivalry. Last year Fort Gary won the rivalry winning 2 out of the 3 games against the Royals. This year the Royals plan to turn it around. First Period. Fort Gary strikes first on a breakaway after dodging a poke check. Second Period. Cody w. buries the first goal for the Royals on the night and his goal as a River East Royal after a great end to end rush by Connor. Just over a minute after that Joel scores a rebound goal on he power play after the point shot from Matt and the pass from Connor. 30 seconds later Devan snipes power play goal for the Royals after a pass from Matt. The Flyers cut the lead down to one after another breakaway goal but the Cody P. answers back by sliding a softy pass the Flyers goalie to make it a 4-2 hockey game. Third Period. Flyers scores right as their power play ran out, on a screened shot making it a one goal game. However, Devan scores his second goal on the night on a great shot assisted by Shane to regain the two goal lead. Just over half way through the period Derrick scores an unassisted goal and Zach scores a power play rebound goal assisted by Connor and Devan to give the Royals the 7-3 victory and 3-0 record to start the season. Key points: The power play unit was unbelievable tonight and mainly because of the great passing executed by every player on the ice. As well, penalty kill was perfect again by not allowing any power play goals for the Flyers. Areas for Improvement. Just remember to watch the offsides, we got called a little to often as well, breakaway,preventing shots and stopping goals could be worked on by the defensive part of the team (goalie(s) stopping and defence preventing). Three Stars: Connor, Devan, Matt

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Royals light the lamp against the Seven Oaks Flames

Before the game there was a lot of talk about how the Seven Oaks team was going to be great just because they came down to A1. But the Royals did not back down. Period 1: The flames score the first goal twenty seconds into the game. The Royals answer back after Blaise slips one by the goalie from outside the blue line with the leading pass from Derrick and Trent. Shortly after, Derrick scores a goal from the point after a great faceoff win from Jordan. Period 2: Joel opens up the scoring for the Royals in the second after burying a rebound set up by Jordan and Kyle. But the flames answer back with a quick shot on the slow side on Brandon, cutting the Royals lead to two. Jordan ups the lead back to three after tucking in the rebound created by Derrick and Alex. 5-2 Royals! Third period. Zach makes it a four goal lead after burying the puck top self thanks to passes from Shane and Derrick. Shorty after Alex scores a quick one timer from the point on the power play after a draw win from Blaise and passed over by Cody P. On the very next power play Joel scores a breakaway goal by slipping the puck through the goaltenders five-hole, the lead pass for the breakaway was given by Jordan. Brandon stood strong in the third period allowing no goals past him and covering up every loose puck that he could backstopping the Royals to a 7-2 win. Key points: Once the Royals noticed the Seven Oaks Flames were a slower team, they turned up the speed and started sprinting down the ice.The flames couldn't stop them and lost because of it. Areas for Improvement: Neutral Zone positioning and passing could be improved. Three Stars: Derrick, Jordan, Cody W.

Line Change

With Korden's unfortunate season ending injury someone had to fill his spot. On Wednesday it was official that Cody W. will move up and fill in his spot on the yellow line with Cody P. and Blaise.

Coach Al's Corner

Here is and instructional video from Coach Al on where to shot the puck

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=312kzbJ2s5E

watch up to the five minute mark

Enjoy!

(sorry its not a direct link for some reason I could not get it working)

Injury Report

Cody W. will be out till late this week with a contusion to his knee and Korden will be out for the remainder of the season with a broken collar bone. Get better soon

Points and Stats

Points: G-A

Connor#2 2-12
Matt#3 1-11
Trent#4 0-5
Alex#6 5-3
Zach#7 5-5
Korden#8 0-0
Devan#9 13-4
Cody W.#10 3-1
Jordan#11 17-26
Kyle#12 3-8
Blaise#13 5-10
Shane#15 3-8
Derrick#16 11-14
Cody P.#17 13-3
Joel#19 18-5

Goals for average: 4.14

Goalies: w/l/t/so/assists

Nick#33 8-2-1-1-1
Brandon#35 8-4-2-0-0

Goals against average: 3.14

The Royals start off the season in high gear with an offencive explosion against the A. West Predators

After a hard fought preseason game the day before, The Royals were looking for retribution. A. West had the Royals number in two of the three games last year. They were not pretty. This year though the Royals were looking to turn things around even while missing three defense men. First Period. The Predators had the first shot of the game, a breakaway but was stopped by Nick. The puck was then was taken down the ice by Derrick. Who took a great point shot and Joel crashed the net and put in the first goal and powerplay goal for the Royals on the season at just two minutes and eleven seconds into the game. Shortly after Jordan wins a draw and passes it over to Cody P., who fires off a quick wrist shot on A West. goalies five hole for is first as a River East Royal and makes it 2-0. At just over five minutes to go in the first, Cody P. scores his second on the night after shot from Derrick was passed over by Devan. Second Period. Cody P. gets the hat trick off an awesome shot on the powerplay after a great pass from Jordan which made 4-0 Royals at five minutes to go in the second. Just before the period ended, Zach scores his first with a top shelf snipe from the point. Third Period. Devan scores his first goal as a Royal, shorthand! After not giving up on the play. Under three minutes after that Shane tucks in the puck from close range to score his first goal on the year on the powerplay that was set up by Jordan and Derrick. The Predators scored three goals in the final twelve minutes of the game but it was not even close to beat the rage'nRoyals with a final score of 7-3. Key Points: The new players to the team this year were absolutely amazing. Accounting for five of the royals seven goals, and the penalty kill left the Predators speechless after holding them to 0/8 on the powerplay! The only thing that would have made the game perfect was fewer penalties and not laying back on a lead, but hockey is not and never will be a perfect game. Three stars 1,2 and 3 Everybody!

A New Year

It's that time again. River East Royals hockey has started up and is better then ever. With returning players from last year, Connor, Matt, Alex, Zach, Jordon, Kyle, Derrick Joel and Nick. Along side them are a bunch of new skillful players, They are Trent, Devan, Korden, Cody W., Blaise, Shane, Cody P and Brandon. And like every other year the Royals are hoping to win the city championship.

Royals News

Injury and missing people report
Connor will be out till Friday with a dislocated finger. Derrick is questionable for tonight's game with a sore knee. Kyle is questionable for tonight's game due to illness and Matt is gone to Palm Springs till Friday/Saturday.

Line up changes
Sean and Zach switched positions Zach is now on defence with Mason and Sean is now winger with Kyle and Jordan.

Royals lose to Seals in a goal scores dream.

Prior to the game the Royals and Seals realized that this game has to be a win in order to stay in the top three of the standings. First Period Action: Jordan scores first for the Royals on a breakaway unassisted. Under a minute later the seals answer back on the power play when a winger tips in the puck with his head off a point shot. Two minutes later Lucas shoots and scores on the Seals assisted by Jordan and Zach on the power play. Later the royals cant keep the puck in at the blue line Seals shoot on the breakaway save by Nick rebound and the wide open trailer scores on the open net. On the next face off Seals score on a point shot rebound. But with just over a minute left Lucas scores again with a top shelve goal by bring the goalie across the crease assisted by Jordan and Evan. Second Period Action: the seals score two by having unmarked men in front off the rattling one timer from a pass from behind the net. Third Period Action: Seals score short handed breakaway goal after the defence fumble the puck at the offencive blue line. Lucas would end up completing the hat trick assisted by Sean and Derek but it would not be enough to beat the seals. Final score 6-4 Seals. Key Points Lucas got his second hat trick of the year. Great opening period in the form of pure offence. Areas for Improvement: Goalie: rebounds. Defence: trailers, high slot, keeping the puck in at the offencive blue line. Offence: need to create more scoring chances. Three Stars: 1. Lucas, 2. Jordan, 3. Derek

Royals dominate Oxford Height Blues

First Period Action: Tanner opens up the scoring for the Royals with a slap shot goal assisted by Joel and Zach. Second Period Action: Jordan scores a jam in assisted by Kyle and Matt. One minute later Lucas scores assisted by Derrick and Evan. But the Blues score on the power play point after being redirect by a Blue's winger. But on the next royals power play Joel scores assisted by Tanner and Derek. Lastly, Derrick scores a breakaway goal unassisted Third Period Action: The blue's tried to come back but great defending and goaltending did not allow a goal in third to protect the Royals 5-1 lead and earn the victory. Key points: In my mind we played the best game on the year so far. And I have to say this, after I made a point shot save during the game one of the Blue's forwards comes up to me and says "Man, goalie you are unstoppable". Connor happens to be right beside me and says"You know your doing good when the other team is giving you compliments" and that was probably the funniest thing that has ever happened to me on the ice. Areas for Improvement: IF you are going to block a shot make sure that you are fully stopping it and not redirecting it towards the net. Three stars: 1.Tanner, 2. Joel, 3. Derrick.

Royals out play yet lose to Earl Grey

First Period Action: Earl Grey opens up the scoring with a ccross crease power play goal to go up 1-0. Second Period Action: No goals were scored but great pressure by both teams and great svaes from both goalies. Third Period Action: Earl Grey scores again off after a winger turns it over in the Royals end. Lucas gets the Royals first goal of the game with a slap shot that goes right underneath the bar. THe royals would pull there goalie for the extra attacker but Earl Grey would score on the open net.
Final score: 3-1 Earl Grey

Key Points: The Royals had lots of chances again but could not score. Great defence game by the defencive squad and Goalie. Areas For Improvement: Need to hit the net more and need to raice the puck. I know the coaches say that low shoots create rebounds but when the goalie is going down every shot shoot for that top corner. Like Lucas' goal.
Three stars: 1.Connor 2. Evan 3. Sean

Royals out shoot and out score Ravenscourt for the win

First period Action: Jordan scores on a funny bounce on the first shot of the game assisted by Kyle to put the Royals up 1-0. Second Period Action: Royals shoot at least twenty shots on goal in the second but none would go in. Ravenscourt ties up the game on breakaway caused by a crucial turnover in there own end. Third Period Action: The Royals finally score again thanks to Zach on a scramble goal assisted by Jordan. Under one minute later Evan scores on a rebound goal unassisted. Soon after Ravenscourt come on a breakaway but is robbed by the glove of Nick to keep the lead 3-1 for the royals. Just under nine minutes left Jordan scores assisted by Alex to give the Royals a 4-1 win.
Key Points: The royals took at least forty shots on net in total this game. Areas for improvement: Could still be more point shots, back checking was a little bit sloppy and need more higher shots. The goalie was always going in a butterfly and was leaving the top shelve wide open all game. Three stars: 1. Jordan 2. Connor 3. 3. Evan

Royals lose a close match to Varsity View

Prior to the game the Royals knew that they needed to win if they want a shot at finishing first overall in the standings. A loss would make it almost impossible. First Period action: Zach gets a costly hooking penilty and Varsity View scores on the power play to go up 1-0 Second Period Action: Evan ties up the game with a great point shot assisted by Derrick and Lucas. But under a minute later Varsity View scores on a knuckle puck that escapes the sight of Nick and goes into the net. Third Period: There was very little chances by the Royals in the third. Tons of shots against the Royals and Varsity View dominated the puck postion time to win 2-1. Key Points: Everyone was working hard but shots were not hitting the net. Areas for improvement: Shots need to hit the net. Very little offencive productivity in the third which contributed to the lost. Three stars: 1. Evan, 2. Sean, 3. Nick

Royals win a crazy game against Red River

First Period: Derek scores the first goal of the game with a nice dangle unassisted. Two minutes later Joel scores on a nice passing play assisted by Derek and Tanner. Five seconds later Kyle score sniping the puck upstairs assisted by Jordan and Mason. Two minutes later Joel scores his second goal of the period off rebound on Sean's point shot. Red River responds with a short handed breakaway goal to cut the to three but the Tanner responds with point shot blast to give the Royals a 5-1 lead. Second Period: red River scores on the power play with a deflect point shot. Right after that Red river scores a goal on the door step to cut the lead to two. Just over a minute later they score again this time on cross ice one timer. Just overt a minute again red river scores with a one timer assisted by the boards. 5-5 but the royals were not backing down Tanner scores off of Sean's point pass to give the Royals the 6-5 lead. Third Period: Evan scores on redirection of Sean's point shot also assisted by Derrick. 7-5 but with under a minute to go Red River score again with a power play one timer on the doorstep to make it a one goal game. yet the Royals would battle it out and win a crazy 7-6 game Key Points: The Royals scored 5 goals in the first period and had lots of shots also lots of great hits especially Conner's behind the net Areas for improvement: The Royals are going to really want to work on defencive coverage in front of the net and defending in there zone for both forwards and defence. Still scoring in spurts. Three Stars: 1. Sean 2. Tanner 3. Joel

Royals lose hard fought battle against Assiniboia West

Prior to the game the Royals were feeling the pressures after losing an ugly game to Assiniboia West and want to win to make everyone forget. First Period: Assiniboia opens the Scoring point shot rebound goal. Under a minute later Matt ties up the game with a top corner point shot assisted by Joel. With slightly over a minute to go Derrick scores a power play goal assisted by Lucas and Alex to give the Royals 2-1 lead. Second Period: Assiniboia ties up the game up after picking off a sloppy defencive pass. Later that period Assiniboia would take the lead of a break away goal to be up 3-2. Third period: Assiniboia forwards out skates a Royal defender, he passes it in front for a one timer goal. Final score 4-2. Key Points: The Royals were able to get the lead in the game for a while and were 1/3 on the power play. Areas for improvement: The offence is still scoring in spurts and needs to more consistently. Also the high slot and point coverage could us improvement. 3 stars: 1.Matt 2.Derrick 3.Jordan

Second Half Points

players
Name/Number/Goals/Assist

Connor #2 0-1
Matt #3 1-1
Mason #4 0-1
Alex #6 0-2
Zach #7 1-2
Tanner #9 5-3
Jordan #11 4-5
Kyle #12 1-2
Evan #13 3-3
Derek #14 1-3
Derrick #16 2-3
Sean #17 0-4
Joel #19 4-2
Lucas #91 7-2

Goalie
Name/Number/Record/shutouts
Nick #33 15-10-1 2

Royals finally get back in the wins column with a great finish against Waverly Heights

Last time the Royals played against Waverly Heights they won playing a fantastic game of hockey but they have dropped four straight regular season games, but they have just came of an incredible gold medal win against varsity view. First Period: Lucas opens up the scoring with a great offence set up goal assisted by Evan and Tanner. Soon after the Storm score a breakaway goal off a very bad defencive turn over. On the ensuing face off the Storm score a top shelve goal from the blue line (Oops) but Tanner ties it up with a great rebound goal assisted by Connor. Second Period: The Storm take the lead when there wide open forwards one times it by Nick for the lead Third Period: Derrick tie up the game with just over three minutes to go when he picks off a defence to defence pass and snipes the puck right underneath the crossbar. One Minute later Joel scores right of the draw assisted by Jordan to give the Royals to the lead and the 4-3 win. Key Points: The royals have now won two straight against a team they could not beat all last year. Most first period goals for in ten games! Areas for improvement: There were a handful of people floating in our defencive zone which gave the Storm lots more chances. Also players were having trouble playing there defencive duties because most were chasing the puck. Three stars: 1. Derrick 2. Tanner 3. Joel

Royals Win the Christmas Challenge Two Years in a Row!

Prior to the game the Royals felt like they had the edge. They felt that Varsity View maybe a little bit over confident due to the fact that they have won every match so far this year. But the Royals were determined to end there streak. First Period: No goals and the teams seemed evenly matched. Second Period: Joel opens up the scoring for the Royals with a great power play goal assisted by Alex. just over thirty seconds later Mason scores with a quick wrist shot assisted by Evan. Just Under four minutes left in the period Derrick scores on the power play unassisted. Third Period: At six eighteen Tanner scores assisted by Sean to give the Royals a four goal lead. varsity view would score two goals to make it close in the last minute but you need to play sixty minutes of hockey to win a game and that is what the Royals were able to do to earn the 4-2 victory and there second consecutive gold medal in the Gateway Christmas Challenge. Key Points: The Royals power play has been clutch scoring 8 power play goals in 4 games, Throughout this entire tournament the Royals have aloud only nine goals against (lower than there final game of the regular season). Areas For improvement: The Royals need to scores more goals in the first period (only one goal for in the first period all tournament) Three Stars: 1. Derrick 2.Nick 3. Tanner and Evan.

Royals win in semi finals against Il de Chein and are in the Finals

Last time the Royals played Il De Chien they tied but the Royals felt and knew that they outplayed Il De Chien, only through unnecessary penalties called against the Royals seemed to force a tie. First Period: Il De Chein opens the scoring on a questionable "Loose Puck" call by the ref when it appear to be covered by Nick but was stripped of him and shot into the net. Second: Period: This time Il de Chein ran into some penalty troubles when Derek slips a five hole shot past The Elks net minder to tie the game assisted by Derrick. Twenty seven seconds later Lucas scores a breakaway five hole goal assisted by Mason to give the Royals the Lead Third Period: The royals defence and goalie shut down all possible game tying goals to give the Royals a 2-1 victory and a birth in the gold medal game against Varsity View in The Gateway Christmas Challenge. Key Points: The royals have a loud only one goal in three out of the four tournament games, The Royals have now scored 5 goals in last minute of the period the season. Areas for improvement: The offence needs to be more consistent. Three stars: 1. Derek 2. Nick 3. Lucas