Soo Eagles Weekly Update
February 22, 2013 - North American Hockey League (NAHL)
Soo Eagles News Release
The Soo Eagles will hit the road this week, as they travel to Springfield, Illinois, to take on the Jr. Blues, for a pair of games at the Nelson Center on Friday and Saturday at 7:05 pm (CST), each night.
You can catch all the action on fasthockey.com.
The Eagles currently lead the North Division, with 70 points, and lead by three points over the Kalamazoo Jr. K-Wings, and six points over the Jamestown Ironmen. Springfield is in sixth place in the North Division, with 46 points. They are only two points ahead of the seventh place Janesville Jets. The top six teams in the North Division make it to the post-season.
These teams have met four times this season, with the Eagles holding a 3-1 series advantage. The two teams split during their early November series at Springfield. The Eagles swept the Jr. Blues at Pullar Stadium on November 30 - December 1. These teams will meet on March 22-23 at the Pullar.
The Jr. Blues are led in scoring by forward Brett Skibba, who has 24 goals and 21 assists, for 45 points. Forward Ryan Atkinson has 16 goals and 14 assists, for 30 points, and forward Parker Johnson is 5-17-22.
Goaltender Ryan Kellenberger gets the majority of work for Springfield and is 6-10-2 on the season with a 2.98 goals against average and a save percentage of .909.
The Eagles are led in scoring by Jared VanWomer, who has 17 goals and 38 assists, good for 55 points. VanWormer also leads the team in the plus/minus rating, with a +26. Eric Rivard has 24 goals and 30 assists, for 54 points, and Alexander Taulien 14-23-37.
Eagles goaltender Tyler Marble is 23-6-3 this season, with a goals against average of 2.24 and a save percentage of .942. Paige Skoog played in his first game, as an Eagle, last Saturday earning the victory, and allowing only two goals.
You can see the game notes and stats for Friday's game here.
You can see the game notes and stats for Saturday's game here.
Eagles sweep Fighting Falcons in pair of tight games The Soo Eagles swept a series last weekend, against Port Huron Fighting Falcons, for the second time this season, at Pullar Stadium. They lead the NAHL's North Division by three points over the charging Kalamazoo Jr. K-Wings, and six points over the Jamestown Ironmen.
Here is a recap of last weekend's action.
Soo Eagles 3, Port Huron Fighting Falcons 2 (SO) - February 16, 2013
Soo Eagles goaltender Paige Skoog, who came to Sault Ste. Marie in early February, made 42 saves on Saturday night, to help the Soo Eagles to a 3-2 shootout win and sweep of the Port Huron Fighting Falcons, in North American Hockey League play at Pullar Stadium. Skoog made many impressive saves, including a pair of beauties in the shootout, where you could start to hear the chants of "Skoog" from some of the 675 fans in attendance. It seems like everything the Eagles touch has turned to gold this season. vPort Huron led 1-0 in the 1st period on a goal from Dan Dupell. The Eagles struck back with two goals in the 2nd period from Sean Murphy and Matt Menta. Tyler Spezia scored in the 3rd period to tie the game for Port Huron. In the shootout, Murphy and Robin Hoglund scored for the Eagles, while Vito Aluia had the lone goal for the Fighting Falcons. With the victory, the Eagles improve to 5-0-1 against the Falcons this season, with five of the games decided by just one goal. You can see the box score here.
Soo Eagles 3, Port Huron Fighting Falcons 2 - February 15, 2013
Soo Eagles goaltender Tyler Marble made 52 saves, including 25 in a third period ambush, as the Eagles hung on and outlasted the Port Huron Fighting Falcons, 3-2, in North American Hockey League action Friday night at Pullar Stadium. Eric Rivard scored a pair of goals for the Eagles. Rivard started the scoring less than five minutes into the 1st period and Robin Hoglund added to the lead with a goal late in the period to make it 2-0. Port Huron closed the gap to within one as Brett D'Andrea scored the lone goal of the 2nd period. Rivard then increased the lead back to two as he scored a shorthanded goal early in the 3rd period. Mick Bruce scored the second Port Huron goal midway through the 3rd period, but Port Huron could not find the equalizer. You can see the box score here.
Salute to Local Heroes will be on March 8 The Soo Eagles will be saluting local heroes, when they face the Janesville Jets, on Friday, March 8 at Pullar Stadium. Tickets are only $5.00 for all firefighters, police officers, EMS workers, Department of Homeland Security Officers, Corrections Officers, and their family members, when purchased with an ID.
Eagles pre-draft tryout camp 2013-14
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The Soo Eagles are proud to announce the try-out camp schedule for the 2013-2014 North American Hockey League season. The first camp will be held May 17-19 at the Big Bear Arena, in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan.
Additional camps for the 2013-14 NAHL will be listed on the website.
The Eagles are committed to find those players who have a passion for hockey and wish to pursue the highest level of hockey possible. We are looking for players who place a premium on character on and off the ice. The Eagles have the finest Billet and Education coordinator along with Coach Bruno Bragagnolo, who has compiled a 127-39-12 record in three years in SSM including a NOJHL Championship in 2010/11.
Coach Bragagnolo has moved several players to higher levels and has a network of college coaches he is in contact with throughout the year. The Soo Eagles are anticipating several openings for their roster next year.
The Eagles camps are designed so players can show the coaches and scouts their respective skills. There will be at least three games guaranteed and then a chance to be selected for the Sunday All-star game.
The Eagles will have their main camp in August for those boys who would be invited back. With the NAHL draft on June 3rd, this is a wonderful opportunity to show the staff your skill level prior to the draft.
All players will get three full games. All Soo Eagles coaching and scouting staff will be in attendance to closely watch all players. There will be an "All Star" game Sunday morning (selected by the coaching staff).
The cost of the camp for players born 1993-1997 is $250.00 USD. Refunds will be available, up to 30 days before the start of camp.
Soo Eagles Programs and Prizes When you attend a Soo Eagles game at Pullar Stadium, make sure you purchase the 2012-13 program. You can get your program in the main lobby for $3.00. The all new Soo Eagles program contains team rosters and the opportunity to receive one of 18 prizes, donated by our great sponsors. The numbers located at the bottom of the rosters will be the numbers called for prize winners. Don't miss out on your chance to win one of 18 prizes.
Over $2800 raised for Nick Watson's family The Soo Eagles are proud to say that over $2800 raised on January 25, 2013 for Nick Watson. Nick is a Cheboygan high school goaltender, who sustained a life changing injury during hockey game. The Soo Eagles will match their portion of the 50/50 drawing, to help assist Nick's family with the high medical costs they are incurring. Members of the Watson family were there to accept the donations in the second intermission and were extremely grateful for the fans and Soo Eagles generosity.
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Upcoming Eagles games
Friday, February 22nd, at Springfield Jr. Blues - 7:05 pm CST (Nelson Center)
Saturday, February 23rd, at Springfield Jr. Blues - 7:05 pm CST (Nelson Center)
Friday, March 2nd, at Kalamazoo Jr. K-Wings - 2:00 pm (West-Borgess)
Saturday, March 3rd, at Kalamazoo Jr. K-Wings - 2:00 pm (West Borgess)
Friday, March 8th, vs Janesville Jets - 7:30 pm (Pullar Stadium)
Saturday, March 9th vs Janesville Jets - 7:30 pm (Pullar Stadium)
Friday, March 16th at Port Huron Fighting Falcons - 7:00 pm (McMorran Main)
Saturday, March 17th at Port Huron Fighting Falcons - 7:00 pm (McMorran Main)
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