Royals get a hard fought win against Ravenscourt Eagles

Earlier this year the Royals faced the Eagles and one a close game 1-0. The Royals were disappointed in the lack of goals due to the great offence pressure created and they wanted more for this game especially. First period: Once again there were no goals in the first but some solid hits were coming from both teams, even one sandwich hit! Second Period: Kyle opened up the scoring with a great play set up by the red line, assisted by Jordan and Zach. Under a minute after that the Eagles respond with a rocket from just inside the blue line to tie up the game. On the ensuing face off Jordan gets the puck and goes end to end assisted by Sean to regain the lead. Third Period: Derrick increases the lead with a snipe top shelve unassisted on the power play. Two minutes later the Eagles cut the lead down to one when there player skates from the corner to slot and finds the back of the net. Shortly after that Kyle gets his second of the night with a one timer on the door step assisted by Jordan and Zach to regain the two goal lead. Just over two minutes remaining the eagles capitalize off a series of bad clearing attempts to make it a one goal game. The Eagles pull there goalie but the Royals would fight them of to win there fifth game in a row 4-3. Key Points: Most goals allowed by Royals this year and the red line gathered 7 points collectively. Areas for improvement: Must be able to breakout with out defencive panic and giving the puck away to the other team (last two goals scored against the Royals were because of this). Three stars: 1. Kyle 2. Jordan and Zach 3. Derrick

Suspension Report

Tanner will miss the next game due to delivering a hit from behind in a AA marauders game.

Royals win there fourth in a row in a close game against Fort Gary Flames

The Royals faced off with on of there top rivals from last year. The Royals eliminated the Flames in the B side semi final last year and they were looking for revenge. Even the Coaches don't like each other. Coach Russ and the head coach of Fort Gary got into an argument after a game last year, which shows why each team wants the victory besides solo possession of third place. First Period: The Flames pocket the first goal of the game with just over four minutes remaining in the first, with a walk out goal from the corner to the slot. Second Period: The Royals tie it up with a beautiful cross creased goal scored by Lucas assisted by Tanner, Soon after the Flames respond with a one timer on the door step to regain the lead but under two minutes after that Jordan lets a rocket go from the ringette line assisted by Matt to retie the game. Third Period: Both teams had lots of chances but the puck would not go in for either team until the last fifteen seconds with a hash mark one timer from Joel assisted by Derrick to win the game! Key points: The Royals have one three straight against the Flames and this was Joel and Jordan's first goals this year. Areas for improvement: NEED to Score in the FIRST PERIOD and got to watch the penalties. Three stars: 1. Joel 2. Jordan 3. Matt

Royals win a nail bitter against Ravenscourt Eagles

Prior to the game the royals were down a men, Kyle did not show up due to illness. Sean is suffering from a lower back injury, Nick is feeling under the weather and Alex still has a hurt finger but they still played. To start of the game there were no goals. The Royals dominated the first period in the puck position and shots on goal zone. In the second Lucas opened up the scoring with a one timer in the slot from Evan behind the net. That was all the Royals would need, Nick would not allow a goal thanks to great defence and back checking from the entire team to win there third game in a row, 1-0. Key points: best start in team history and the lowest scoring win ever for the team. Areas for improvement: The Royals need to score more than just one goal a game and once again the team ran into some penalty troubles. Three stars: 1. Evan 2. Alex 3. Nick

Royals win a hard fought game to claim domenice over Waverly Heights

After the first period there was no score just lots of neutral zone battles. In the second period Waverly Heights opens the scoring with a breakaway goal high glove on Nick. In the third the royals quickly answer with a rebound goal scored by Lucas and assisted by Derrick and Connor. Soon after that the Royals capitalize on another opportunity and Derek scores to give the royals a lead assisted by Derrick. With the dying seconds left and the net pulled the royals Breakout and secure the game with an empty net goal scored by Derrick and assisted by Zack. The royals win 3-1
Key points Derricks first three points game this season and The royals had only one penalty on the night. Three stars 1:Derrick 2: Mason 3: Matt. Areas for improvement: Defence have to watch the pinching in the offencive end. The royals finally beat Waverly Heights (last years St. Norbert) after losing 4 straight to them and look forward to facing Ravens courts on Sunday.

First Half Points (season and tournaments)

Goals Assists
#2 Connor 0 - 4
#3 Matt 1 - 2
#4 Mason 1- 3
#6 Alex 0- 3
#7 Zack 5- 5
#9 Tanner 4 - 5
#11 Jordan 4 - 7
#12 Kyle K. 4 - 1
#13 Evan 1- 3
#14 Derek 4- 1
#16 Derrick 5- 5
#17 Sean 1- 4
#19 Joel 4 - 1
#91 Lucas 8- 3

W/L/T - GAA - Shutouts
#33 Nick 11-5-1 2.56- 2

Royals offence explodes with a great Game 3 vs. Dazota Lasers

Game 3: In the first two minutes of the game Tanner ends the Royals scoreless drought with a great offencive goal from the white line assisted by Evan. Under three minutes later Tanner scores his second goal on the night assisted by Alex. Second period Zack scores his second on the season on a juicy rebound assisted by Alex and Jordan. Nick also made a huge point glove save screen shot on the penalty kill to give thee royals a three goal lead and a shutout chance. In the third the Tanner completes the hat trick unassisted under thirty seconds in. Lucas scores a great goal assisted by Tanner and Evan on the power play. With six minutes remaining Kyle scores his first on the year on a beautiful deke set up by Jordan, Connor and Alex. With under a minute to go Dakota gets a breakaway but could not beat Nick. The royals Win there second game of the season 6-0. Key points: Nick captures his first shutout of the season and Tanner obtains the Royals first hat trick. Areas for improvement : prebreakout (chasing in for the puck), Breakout and power play (1/8 on the day). Three stars: 1.Tanner 2.Nick 3.Alex

Royals lose there first game on the season n game @ against Varsity View

Game 2: In the first period there were no goals but there was tons of pressure in the Royals defencive zone and it became apparent that there breakout was a problem. Second period: Varsity View opens the scoring with a slot shot with under two minutes to go. In the third period Varsity view increases there lead with a cross crease pass to a wide open player and a snipe of a shot of the cross bar and in. The Royals pull Nick in the last minute but it was no use, The Royals loss 2-0 with a very low productive offence. Areas for improvement: Zone break out, point and slot coverage and offence shots.

Royals get first W. in game 1 vs. Oxford Heights

Coming into this game the Royals had high expectations after last years incredible season. After losing and gaining some players to AA the Royals had picked up some brand and returning players, Zack, Derek, Joel, Sean, Jordan and Mason. Players form last year include Connor, Kyle K., Matt, Lucas, Evan, Tanner, Derrick, Alex and Nick. Game 1: The very first shot on goal of the game came from a point one timer from Oxford where Nick made a huge glove save to set the tone for the game. Zack opened up the Royals scoring with his first A1 goal with a nice assist from Jordan. In the second period Oxford ties it up with a rocket of a point shot on the power play. In the third period Royals get back the lead a great toe drag goal by Derek and the assists by Zack and Connor. In the dying seconds The royals get an empty net goal scored by Lucas and assisted by Tanner to lock up the game. Key points: Great goaltending, solid defence and offence. To work on: 8 penalties and zone breakout.

New year

On October 11 a brand new Royals team was created. Full of new found speed, defence and offence. Welcome to the 14a1 River East Royals Website. I would like to welcome all new and returning players to what I believe is a city championship team. On the site I will have a game summaries with players comment as well as points (goals, Assist sorry Matt it is really hard to do plus and minus). There will be week polls up as soon as possible and much more.