Soo Eagles Weekly Update
Published on March 1, 2013 under North American Hockey League (NAHL)
Soo Eagles News Release
Eagles travel to Kalamazoo for first-place showdown
The Soo Eagles will hit the road again this week, as they travel to Kalamazoo, for a pair of games against the Jr. K-Wings this Saturday and Sunday afternoon. Game times are 2 p.m., and you can catch all the action on fasthockey.com.
The Eagles currently are in first-place in the North Division, with 72 points, and lead by one point over Kalamazoo, and four points over the Jamestown Ironmen. The Eagles have ten games remaining in the season along with Jamestown, while Kalamazoo has nine.
These teams have met six times this season, with the Eagles holding a 4-2 advantage in the season series. The last time these teams met, the Eagles swept Kalamazoo at Pullar Stadium, on January 4-5. The teams are 1-1 in games played in Kalamazoo.
The Jr. K-Wings are led in scoring by former Soo Eagle and Northern Michigan University tender, Robbie Payne who has 25 goals to go along with 35 assists. Forward Tyler Burden has 19 goals and 22 assists good for 41 points on the season, while Kyle Gattelaro is 10-30-40.
Goaltender Alex Okicki is 18-3-3 on the season with a goals against average of 2.73 and a save percentage of .916. Marcus Due-Boje is 12-4-2 with a 2.23 gaa and a save percentage of .936 for Kalamazoo.
The Eagles are led in scoring by Jared VanWomer, who has 20 goals and 40 assists, good for 60 points. VanWormer also leads the team in the plus/minus rating, with a +27. Eric Rivard has 24 goals and 34 assists, for 58 points, and Alexander Taulien 14-23-37.
Eagles goaltender Tyler Marble is 24-7-3 this season, with a goals against average of 2.43 and a save percentage of .938. Paige Skoog is 1-0-0 on the season with a gaa of 3.00 and a save percentage of .925.
Eagles earn a weekend split in Springfield The Soo Eagles split a series last weekend against the Jr. Blues in Springfield, Illinois, to maintain their lead in the NAHL's North Division.
Here is a recap of last weekend's action.
Soo Eagles 6, Springfield Jr. Blues 5 - February 23, 2013
The Soo Eagles showed the resolve that has made them so tough to beat this season, and one of the reasons they are in first place in the North American Hockey League's North Division, as they came back late, and earned a 6-5 victory over the Springfield Jr. Blues, to avoid getting swept on the weekend, and maintain their first-place standing. A wild 3rd period saw each team score three times as the Eagles scored the final two goals of the game with under three minutes left just :52 second apart from one another. Sean Murphy had a hat-trick and an assist for the Eagles, which included the game winner late in the 3rd period. Jared VanWormer scored twice and Brandon Adams had the other goals for the Soo. Brett Skibba scored twice and Jeff McFarland, Nate Chasteen and Mike Severson scored for the Jr. Blues. You can see the box score here.
Springfield Jr. Blues 7, Soo Eagles 1 - February 22, 2013
Ryan Atkinson scored twice and Matt Leon made 33 saves as the Springfield Jr. Blues helped their playoff chances with a big 7-1 win at home over the first-place Soo Eagles on Friday night at the Nelson Center. After a scoreless 1st period, the Jr. Blues opened up a 3-1 lead in the 2nd period with goals from Brett Skibba, Tom Cooney and Nate Chasteen. Jared Van Wormer had the lone Soo goal. Atkinson's two goals, along with goals from Micah Ranum and Mike Severson were part of a four-goal 3rd period in the Springfield win. You can see the box score here.
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.
There will also be a try-out camp in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on May 31 - June 2. Additional camps for the 2013-14 NAHL season, will be announced soon.
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. The cost of the camp for players born 1993-1997 is $250.00 USD. Preferred method of payment is Pay Pal, but checks and cash will be accepted (follow instructions after submitting form). Refunds will be available, up to 30 days before the start of camp.
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.
VanWormer makes NCAA D1 Commitment, Adams to Oswego State
By Randy Russon - Miki Media
A dandy duo of 1992 birth year forwards from Soo Eagles of the North American Hockey League have secured National Collegiate Athletic Association commitments for the 2013-14 season. Jared VanWormer is headed to the Ferris State Bulldogs, a Division 1 powerhouse that will be part of the exodus from the Central Collegiate Hockey Association to the Western Collegiate Athletic Association effective next season. And Brandon Adams is off to the Oswego State Lakers of the Division 3, State University of New York Athletic Conference. Oswego State has a reputation as one of the top D3 programs in the United States. Continue Reading...
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, 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)
Friday, March 22nd vs. Springfield Jr. Blues - 7:30 pm (Pullar Stadium)
Saturday, March 23rd vs. Springfield Jr. Blues - 7:30 pm (Pullar Stadium)
Friday, March 29th vs. Janesville Jets - 7:30 pm (Pullar Stadium)
Saturday, March 30th vs. Janesville Jets - 7:30 pm (Pullar Stadium)
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