(1) Calgary Hitmen vs (8) Moose Jaw Warriors
Hitmen win in 7 4-3
Calgary GF GA PP PK
31/22/9-35/32-40
Moose Jaw GF GA PP PK
22/31/8-40/26-35
Calgary Name GP G A PTS PIM
Brandon Kozun/7/3/9/12/4
Tyler Shattlock/7/2/7/9/14
Del Cowan/7/2/6/8/12
GP GA SO W L %
Martin Jones 7/22/0/4/3/.893
Moose Jaw Name GP G A PTS PIM
Jason Bast/7/7/3/10/2
Thomas Frazee/7/4/6/10/4
Antonin Honejsek/7/4/2/6/6
GP GA SO W L %
Jeff Bosch/7/30/0/3/4/.882
Brandon Glover/2/1/0/0/0/.900
(2)Brandon Wheat Kings vs (7) Swift Current Broncos
Wheat Kings win in 4 4-0
Brandon GF GA PP PK
18/9/5-16/13-14
Swift Current GF GA PP PK
9/18/1-14/9-16
Brandon Name GP G A PTS PIM
Brayden Schenn/4/5/4/9/0
Matt Calvert/4/3/5/8/0
Colby Robak/4/0/6/6/0
GP GA SO W L %
Jacob De Serres/4/9/0/4/0/.920
Swift Current Name GP G A PTS PIM
Justin Dowling/4/2/2/4/2
Taylor Vause/4/3/0/3/0
Michael Stickland/4/0/3/3/4
GP GA SO W L %
Mark Friesen/2/8/0/0/2/.910
Morgan Clark/2/8/0/0/2/.884
(3)Saskatoon Blades vs (6) Red Deer Rebels
Blades win in 4 4-0
Saskatoon GF GA PP PIM
14/3/3-19/19-20
Red Deer GF GA PP PK
3/14/1-20/16-19
Saskatoon GP G A PTS PIM
Stefan Elliott/4/2/3/5/2
Walker Wintoneak/4/1/3/4/0
Gaelan Patterson/4/3/0/3/6
GP GA SO W L %
Steven Stanford/4/3/2/4/0/.977
Red Deer GP G A PTS PIM
Ruan Nugent-Hopkins/4/0/2/2/0
Willie Coetzee/4/1/0/1/0
Brett Ferguson/4/1/0/1/4
GP GA SO W L %
Kraymer Barnstable/3/7/0/0/2/.926
Darcy Kuemper/2/6/0/0/2/.806
(4)Kootenay Ice(5) Medicine Hat Tigers
Tigers win in 6 games 4-2
Kootenay GF GA PP PK
15/20/4-31/29-32
Medicine Hat GF GAG PP PK
20/15/3-32/27-31
Kootenay GP G A PTS PIM
Kevin King/6/4/3/7/10
Steele Boomer/6/0/4/4/2
Brayden McNabb/6/0/4/4/18
GP GA SO W L %
Nathan Lieuwen/3/4/0/0/1/.892
Todd Mathews/5/13/1/2/3/.884
Medicine Hat GP G A PTS PIM
Emerson Etem/6/4/3/7/0
Bretton/6/1/5/6/20
Linden Vey/6/1/5/6/2
Second Round Preview
(1) Calgary Hitmen Medicine Hat Tigers
Hitmen in 6
Calgary GP W L GF GA PP PK
6/4/2/23/19/9-31/28-33
Medicine Hat
6/2/4/19/23/5-33/22-31
Game 1 Medicine Hat at Calgary Friday April 2 7:05 pm
Game 2 Medicine Hat at Calgary Sunday April 4 5 pm
Game 3 Calgary at Medicine Hat Tuesday April 6 7 pm
Game 4 Calgary at Medicine Hat Wednesday April 7 7pm
Game 5 Medicine Hat at Calgary Friday April 9 7 pm * if necessary
Game 6 Calgary at Medicine Hat Sunday April 11 6 pm * if necessary
Game 7 Medicine Hat at Calgary Tuesday April 13 7 pm * if necessary
(2) Brandon Wheat Kings vs (3) Saskatoon Blades
Blades in 7 games
Brandon GP W L GF GA PP PK
8/5/3/39/20/9-36/20-27
Saskatoon
8/3/5/20/39/7-27/27-36
Game 1 Brandon at Saskatoon Friday April 2 7:05 pm
Game 2 Brandon at Saskatoon Saturday April 3 7:05 pm
Game 3 Saskatoon at Brandon Wednesday April 7 7 pm
Game 4 Saskatoon at Brandon Friday April 9 7:30 pm
Game 5 Saskatoon at Brandon Saturday April 10 7:30 * if necessary
Game 6 Brandon at Saskatoon Monday April 12 7:05 pm * if necessary
Game 7 Saskatoon at Brandon Wednesday April 14 7:05 pm * if necessary
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
Guggs= Danny Battocio
Danny Battochio.
Who?
Danny Battochio.
If that name sounds vaguely familiar, he was a 20 year-old goaltender who played for the Ottawa 67's at the 2005 Memorial Cup in London, Ontario.
Battochio backstopped a 67's team that finished the 2004-2005 regular season with 34 wins, just one fewer than the Kelowna Rockets this season.
The 67's would finish as the 6th seed in their conference, the same seeding position as the Rockets in 2009-2010.
With Battochio providing solid goaltending, the 67's would beat third seeded Barrie in round one.
The 67's would then upset Sudbury in round two before using just four games to sweep Peterborough in the conference final.
The magic would eventually run out on Battochio and the 67's, who would lose to London in the 2005 OHL final. But because the Knights were hosting the Memorial Cup, the 67's got in as the league runner-up.
It's interesting that should the Brandon Wheat Kings win the league title this season, the runner-up will be awarded a Memorial Cup birth.
What Battochio and his 6th seeded Ottawa 67's teammates showed in 2005 is that indeed a red hot overage goaltender and a solid work ethic by the players in front of him can out duel teams with a significantly higher skill level.
Is Mark Guggenberger the next Danny Battochio to lead a 6th seeded team on a magical playoff ride?
Who knows.
What is clear is a 20 year-old goalie can take you a long way in the playoffs, even if you are a 6th seed.
Want proof?
Look no further than Danny Battochio.
Who?
Danny Battochio.
If that name sounds vaguely familiar, he was a 20 year-old goaltender who played for the Ottawa 67's at the 2005 Memorial Cup in London, Ontario.
Battochio backstopped a 67's team that finished the 2004-2005 regular season with 34 wins, just one fewer than the Kelowna Rockets this season.
The 67's would finish as the 6th seed in their conference, the same seeding position as the Rockets in 2009-2010.
With Battochio providing solid goaltending, the 67's would beat third seeded Barrie in round one.
The 67's would then upset Sudbury in round two before using just four games to sweep Peterborough in the conference final.
The magic would eventually run out on Battochio and the 67's, who would lose to London in the 2005 OHL final. But because the Knights were hosting the Memorial Cup, the 67's got in as the league runner-up.
It's interesting that should the Brandon Wheat Kings win the league title this season, the runner-up will be awarded a Memorial Cup birth.
What Battochio and his 6th seeded Ottawa 67's teammates showed in 2005 is that indeed a red hot overage goaltender and a solid work ethic by the players in front of him can out duel teams with a significantly higher skill level.
Is Mark Guggenberger the next Danny Battochio to lead a 6th seeded team on a magical playoff ride?
Who knows.
What is clear is a 20 year-old goalie can take you a long way in the playoffs, even if you are a 6th seed.
Want proof?
Look no further than Danny Battochio.
Dub Playoffs
And then there was just one series left to be determined in the opening round round of the WHL Playoffs, and for the good of us all it is going to be another game 7. The third game 7 to be played in the first round this season. Both Calgary and Kelowna won their game 7 on Monday so who will take this game Spokane or Portland. My money is Spokane.
The Hitmen may have won their series with the Moose Jaw Warriors but they did it just barley. In what many thought it would have been over very quickly and ugly for the Warriors, they took the Hitmen to the brink of elimination. The Warriors believe it or not held a 3 games to 1 lead in this series, but three straight Calgary wins put to bed any thought of one of the biggest upsets in a very long time. But you have to take your hat off to those pesky Warriors as they gave Calgary all they could handle and more.
But it just wasn't meant to be for the boys from the Friendly City. But as much as it pains me to knows this and say it the Warriors will be a team to watch out for next season. I just hope my Pats will be ready for them and going another 1-7 against them, like they did this season.
The Kelowna Rockets are onto the second round as they beat the Evertte Silvertips 4-3. The home team had won all 6 games going into game 7, so you know the Tips had to be feeling pretty good about this game. But as the Rockets were the lower rank team they had to win just one game on the road in the series to win the series. And there wasn't a better time to do it.
The Rockets just somehow continue to pull the rabbit out of the hat when it comes to the playoffs. They will be in tough against the Tri City Americans, but they are the Kelowna Rockets so don't look past them.
That's it for now I will have a recap of the first round of the Eastern Conference Playoffs and a preview of the second round. West Conference tomorrow.
The Hitmen may have won their series with the Moose Jaw Warriors but they did it just barley. In what many thought it would have been over very quickly and ugly for the Warriors, they took the Hitmen to the brink of elimination. The Warriors believe it or not held a 3 games to 1 lead in this series, but three straight Calgary wins put to bed any thought of one of the biggest upsets in a very long time. But you have to take your hat off to those pesky Warriors as they gave Calgary all they could handle and more.
But it just wasn't meant to be for the boys from the Friendly City. But as much as it pains me to knows this and say it the Warriors will be a team to watch out for next season. I just hope my Pats will be ready for them and going another 1-7 against them, like they did this season.
The Kelowna Rockets are onto the second round as they beat the Evertte Silvertips 4-3. The home team had won all 6 games going into game 7, so you know the Tips had to be feeling pretty good about this game. But as the Rockets were the lower rank team they had to win just one game on the road in the series to win the series. And there wasn't a better time to do it.
The Rockets just somehow continue to pull the rabbit out of the hat when it comes to the playoffs. They will be in tough against the Tri City Americans, but they are the Kelowna Rockets so don't look past them.
That's it for now I will have a recap of the first round of the Eastern Conference Playoffs and a preview of the second round. West Conference tomorrow.
Sunday, March 28, 2010
WHL Playoffs
Last night the Clagary Hitmen went into the perfect step up by the Moose Jaw Warriors. The Warriors had just right where they wanted them, but Calgary had other plans and spoiled the Warriors coming out party. This was the Warriors chance to do what nobody thought their could do, by beating the powerful Calgary Hitmen. Calgary came out early and took control of the game by going up 3-0 and 4-1. But goals by Suer and Cox 1:23 apart pulled the Warriors within 1 going into the 3rd.
They had to feeling good about their chances of doing the unthinkable but the Hitmen were not ready to good-bye to each just yet. As by the fact of Cowan scoring just 1:12 into the 3rd to go up 5-3 and Warriors pressed hard for another goal but it was to be. And to make matters worse for them Calgary defenceman Ian Schultz scored twice in the period to help salt the game away and force there to be a 7th heaven. I believe the Warriors blow any shot of winning this series they were up 3-1 in the series.
Now with the Hitmen having all the momentum also game 7 is in their barn with their fans the team in the end that was supposed to win, and win easy. Will win game 7 but the Warriors should be giving credit for this series even going to a game 7.
In another series the Kelowna Rockets and the Everett Silvertips win play game 7 on Monday in Everett., it should also be noted that the home team has won all 6 games. So with that said the Tips have everything going for them. But DO NOT count out the Rockets as they are the defending League and they have also being to four Memorial Cups in 8 years winning in 2003. Yes so of the players have changed from last year but they still have that winning formal, and if you have that well then your a team not to be looked past.
Also The Portland Winter Hawks took a 3-2 against the Spokane Chiefs. This series is the total opposite where the road team has won all five games so far. Spokane jump out to 2-2 start after taking the first 2 in Portland, then the Winter Hawks came storming back to win the last 3 in Spokane. Game 6 will go Monday night in Portland, where the Hawks will look to end the home teams woes.
In action tonight is the Tri City Americans taking on the Chilliwack Bruins in game 6 in Chilliwack. The Ams look to end the series as their lead 3-2.
The Medicine Hat Tigers host Kootneay, the Tigers also have a chance to wrap up their series with the Ice as they lead 3-2. The Tigers have came back after dropping the first 2 to the Ice.
They had to feeling good about their chances of doing the unthinkable but the Hitmen were not ready to good-bye to each just yet. As by the fact of Cowan scoring just 1:12 into the 3rd to go up 5-3 and Warriors pressed hard for another goal but it was to be. And to make matters worse for them Calgary defenceman Ian Schultz scored twice in the period to help salt the game away and force there to be a 7th heaven. I believe the Warriors blow any shot of winning this series they were up 3-1 in the series.
Now with the Hitmen having all the momentum also game 7 is in their barn with their fans the team in the end that was supposed to win, and win easy. Will win game 7 but the Warriors should be giving credit for this series even going to a game 7.
In another series the Kelowna Rockets and the Everett Silvertips win play game 7 on Monday in Everett., it should also be noted that the home team has won all 6 games. So with that said the Tips have everything going for them. But DO NOT count out the Rockets as they are the defending League and they have also being to four Memorial Cups in 8 years winning in 2003. Yes so of the players have changed from last year but they still have that winning formal, and if you have that well then your a team not to be looked past.
Also The Portland Winter Hawks took a 3-2 against the Spokane Chiefs. This series is the total opposite where the road team has won all five games so far. Spokane jump out to 2-2 start after taking the first 2 in Portland, then the Winter Hawks came storming back to win the last 3 in Spokane. Game 6 will go Monday night in Portland, where the Hawks will look to end the home teams woes.
In action tonight is the Tri City Americans taking on the Chilliwack Bruins in game 6 in Chilliwack. The Ams look to end the series as their lead 3-2.
The Medicine Hat Tigers host Kootneay, the Tigers also have a chance to wrap up their series with the Ice as they lead 3-2. The Tigers have came back after dropping the first 2 to the Ice.
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
Hale Out for Game 4
The Brandon Wheat Kings will be without left-winger Jordan Hale for Game #4 of their first round playoff series with Swift Current tonight.
Hale has been suspended by the WHL for a charging major he received in the final minute of Game #3 last night.
The length of Hale's suspension has not been determined but he will sit tonight, making it likely that rookie Brenden Walker will make his WHL playoff debut.
Brandon leads the Best-of-Seven series 3-0 and can advance to the second round with a victory tonight.
You can hear the game on CKLQ, starting with our pre-game show at 7:30.
Hale has been suspended by the WHL for a charging major he received in the final minute of Game #3 last night.
The length of Hale's suspension has not been determined but he will sit tonight, making it likely that rookie Brenden Walker will make his WHL playoff debut.
Brandon leads the Best-of-Seven series 3-0 and can advance to the second round with a victory tonight.
You can hear the game on CKLQ, starting with our pre-game show at 7:30.
2010 Bantam Draft Preview Top 10 Defencemen
10. Colton Waltz, Lloydminster Universal Heat
The Goods: 5.10, 160, 30 GP, 18-24-42
Scouts say...Good skating Dman, runs Lloydminster’s powerplay, hard shot from the point, can play physical, fades late in games, needs to defend better against top forwards.
9. Kyle Burroughs, Langley Eagles
The Goods: 5.10, 154, 1st all star team at Burnaby Christmas Tournament
Scouts Say...Physical and skilled, strong skater, good vision, can deliver big
open ice hits, missed first quarter of the season due to injury.
8.Joseph Carvalho, Burnaby Winter Club
The Goods: 5.08, 160, John Reid Memorial tournament all star
Scouts say...Undersized powerplay specialist, excellent vision, very composed, runs the best PP in BC. Might be the smartest player in this year’s draft.
7.Paul Stoykewych, Winnipeg Monarchs
The Goods: 5.10, 160, 30 GP, 10-25-35
Scouts say...Decent size, strong skater, excellent vision, best PP Dman in Manitoba, his 2 brothers recently committed to NCAA schools.
6. Jared Hauf, Calgary Bronks
The Goods: 6.04, 170, 33 GP, 4-13-17
Scouts say...Bigger is better, improves every time he hits the ice, could be the next Tyler Myers?
5. Scott Savage LA Selects
The Goods: 5.11, 150, Led his team to 22-1 tournament record.
Scouts say...Best American Dman in this year’s draft, might be the best skater in this group, can play any kind of game, mature beyond his age and peers.
4. Madison Bowey, Winnipeg Monarchs
The Goods: 5.10, 160, 29 GP, 15-42-57
Scouts say...Big strong kid, solid on his skates, defends well, might end up as the best of the group by 18 years of age, vision and hockey sense has to improve.
3.Jesse Lees, Calgary Northstars
The Goods: 6.0, 165, 30 GP, 18-20-38
Scouts say...A player you notice every shift, aggressive, loves to rush the puck, can play physical, great work ethic, prone to turn overs and can be often guilty of doing too much.
2.Carter Hansen, Lumsden-Bethune Lions
The Goods: 5.11, 160, 26 GP, 19-15-34
Scouts say...Plays forward and defence, carried Lumsden on his back all the way to the Sask provincial final, hard shot from the point, needs to play more physical, plays too much and tires easily.
1.Josh Morrisey, Calgary Royals
The Goods: 5.11, 170, 32 GP, 21-28-49
Scouts say...Best dman in this year’s draft, dominates every shift, solid in the dzone, likes the big hits in the neutral zone, rocket of a shot, good offensive instincts, all the Royal’s offence comes off of his stick.
“Knocking at the door”Joel Topping_Red Deer, Spenser Jensen-Airdrie, Taylor Green- Port Coquitlam, Tyler King-Notre Dame, Kayle Doetzel-West Central
The Goods: 5.10, 160, 30 GP, 18-24-42
Scouts say...Good skating Dman, runs Lloydminster’s powerplay, hard shot from the point, can play physical, fades late in games, needs to defend better against top forwards.
9. Kyle Burroughs, Langley Eagles
The Goods: 5.10, 154, 1st all star team at Burnaby Christmas Tournament
Scouts Say...Physical and skilled, strong skater, good vision, can deliver big
open ice hits, missed first quarter of the season due to injury.
8.Joseph Carvalho, Burnaby Winter Club
The Goods: 5.08, 160, John Reid Memorial tournament all star
Scouts say...Undersized powerplay specialist, excellent vision, very composed, runs the best PP in BC. Might be the smartest player in this year’s draft.
7.Paul Stoykewych, Winnipeg Monarchs
The Goods: 5.10, 160, 30 GP, 10-25-35
Scouts say...Decent size, strong skater, excellent vision, best PP Dman in Manitoba, his 2 brothers recently committed to NCAA schools.
6. Jared Hauf, Calgary Bronks
The Goods: 6.04, 170, 33 GP, 4-13-17
Scouts say...Bigger is better, improves every time he hits the ice, could be the next Tyler Myers?
5. Scott Savage LA Selects
The Goods: 5.11, 150, Led his team to 22-1 tournament record.
Scouts say...Best American Dman in this year’s draft, might be the best skater in this group, can play any kind of game, mature beyond his age and peers.
4. Madison Bowey, Winnipeg Monarchs
The Goods: 5.10, 160, 29 GP, 15-42-57
Scouts say...Big strong kid, solid on his skates, defends well, might end up as the best of the group by 18 years of age, vision and hockey sense has to improve.
3.Jesse Lees, Calgary Northstars
The Goods: 6.0, 165, 30 GP, 18-20-38
Scouts say...A player you notice every shift, aggressive, loves to rush the puck, can play physical, great work ethic, prone to turn overs and can be often guilty of doing too much.
2.Carter Hansen, Lumsden-Bethune Lions
The Goods: 5.11, 160, 26 GP, 19-15-34
Scouts say...Plays forward and defence, carried Lumsden on his back all the way to the Sask provincial final, hard shot from the point, needs to play more physical, plays too much and tires easily.
1.Josh Morrisey, Calgary Royals
The Goods: 5.11, 170, 32 GP, 21-28-49
Scouts say...Best dman in this year’s draft, dominates every shift, solid in the dzone, likes the big hits in the neutral zone, rocket of a shot, good offensive instincts, all the Royal’s offence comes off of his stick.
“Knocking at the door”Joel Topping_Red Deer, Spenser Jensen-Airdrie, Taylor Green- Port Coquitlam, Tyler King-Notre Dame, Kayle Doetzel-West Central
Touchdown Atlantic Pre-Sale A Success
MONCTON - Today's one-day pre-sale of tickets for Scotiabank Touchdown Atlantic has been a big success, and more than 13,000 tickets have been sold for the September 26th game here between the Toronto Argonauts and Edmonton Eskimos, the Canadian Football League announced.
"The response has been tremendous, with fans across Atlantic Canada rallying to our league and our game," Commissioner Mark Cohon said late today."
And there are still good seats available for when the general public sale opens tomorrow.
"When you wrap 20,000 seats around the game of Canadian football, with our big field and exciting players, every seat is a good seat in what is still an intimate venue," said Cohon.
"The response has been tremendous, with fans across Atlantic Canada rallying to our league and our game," Commissioner Mark Cohon said late today."
And there are still good seats available for when the general public sale opens tomorrow.
"When you wrap 20,000 seats around the game of Canadian football, with our big field and exciting players, every seat is a good seat in what is still an intimate venue," said Cohon.
Autistic Teen Picks Two NCAA Rounds Perfectly
An autistic teenager from the Chicago area has done something almost impossible.
Nearly 48 games into an upset-filled NCAA tournament, 17-year-old Alex Hermann is perfect.
"It's amazing," he says. Truly.
The teenager predicted that Northern Iowa would beat the Kansas Jayhawks. He picked Ohio to knock off Georgetown. And Cornell to knock off Wisconsin.
In fact, he picked every game through the first two rounds correctly. The odds of anybody doing that? One in 13,460,000, according to BookofOdds.com. It's easier to win the lottery. Twice.
"I'm good at math," Alex, a Glenbrook South High School student, said. "I'm kind of good at math and at stats I see on TV during the game."
Alex entered the bracket on CBSsports.com's bracket challenge. His 24-year-old brother Andrew, who helped him enter his picks into CBS' bracket manager, also entered the contest -- and ranks behind 500,000 other people.
“My bracket is totally shot,” hist 24-year-old brother Andrew said. “So is everyone else I know.”
ESPN estimates around 4.78 million played in their bracket challenge, but no one picked all the games correctly. The leader at ESPN’s bracket has already missed four games.
But Alex Hermann's miraculous bracket is still a picture of perfection.
Andrew is still shocked --- after looking it over for the umpteenth time, he told his mother to alert the media.
"I checked his bracket and it was off the chart," Andrew said. "I thought it was a big deal."
Alex doesn't get anything for perfection. He entered one of three bracket games offered by CBS -- the only one without a prize attached.
Alex’s basketball knowledge could have been worth a fortune. One of the other CBS games offers a prize of $5,000 per round. Other sites offer even more money -- Yahoo offers $1 million for a perfect bracket; SportsBook.com offers $13 million.
“If he would have won any money he would have just saved it,” his mother Diane said. "He's a big saver."
CBSSports.com can not confirm Alex's entry -- the company doesn't track entries to their Bracket Manager program. Unlike CBSSports' Bracket Challenge, which ranks players nationally and locks entries once the tournament begins, Bracket Challenge does allow changes after play starts.
The Hermanns insist, however, that they filled out their brackets as a family before the tournament started, and haven't touched the picks since. When asked whether the bracket was altered after the tourney began, Alex's mother said, simply, "no."
And then there's this: Alex picked Purdue to win the whole thing. Probably not going to happen.
And that just happens to be his brother’s alma mater.
“They’re his favorite for that reason,” Diane said. Or maybe he knows something no one else does.
And there are still four rounds remaining, so it could fall apart.
The odds of a perfect wire to wire bracket? As high as 1 in 1,000,000,000,000
Nearly 48 games into an upset-filled NCAA tournament, 17-year-old Alex Hermann is perfect.
"It's amazing," he says. Truly.
The teenager predicted that Northern Iowa would beat the Kansas Jayhawks. He picked Ohio to knock off Georgetown. And Cornell to knock off Wisconsin.
In fact, he picked every game through the first two rounds correctly. The odds of anybody doing that? One in 13,460,000, according to BookofOdds.com. It's easier to win the lottery. Twice.
"I'm good at math," Alex, a Glenbrook South High School student, said. "I'm kind of good at math and at stats I see on TV during the game."
Alex entered the bracket on CBSsports.com's bracket challenge. His 24-year-old brother Andrew, who helped him enter his picks into CBS' bracket manager, also entered the contest -- and ranks behind 500,000 other people.
“My bracket is totally shot,” hist 24-year-old brother Andrew said. “So is everyone else I know.”
ESPN estimates around 4.78 million played in their bracket challenge, but no one picked all the games correctly. The leader at ESPN’s bracket has already missed four games.
But Alex Hermann's miraculous bracket is still a picture of perfection.
Andrew is still shocked --- after looking it over for the umpteenth time, he told his mother to alert the media.
"I checked his bracket and it was off the chart," Andrew said. "I thought it was a big deal."
Alex doesn't get anything for perfection. He entered one of three bracket games offered by CBS -- the only one without a prize attached.
Alex’s basketball knowledge could have been worth a fortune. One of the other CBS games offers a prize of $5,000 per round. Other sites offer even more money -- Yahoo offers $1 million for a perfect bracket; SportsBook.com offers $13 million.
“If he would have won any money he would have just saved it,” his mother Diane said. "He's a big saver."
CBSSports.com can not confirm Alex's entry -- the company doesn't track entries to their Bracket Manager program. Unlike CBSSports' Bracket Challenge, which ranks players nationally and locks entries once the tournament begins, Bracket Challenge does allow changes after play starts.
The Hermanns insist, however, that they filled out their brackets as a family before the tournament started, and haven't touched the picks since. When asked whether the bracket was altered after the tourney began, Alex's mother said, simply, "no."
And then there's this: Alex picked Purdue to win the whole thing. Probably not going to happen.
And that just happens to be his brother’s alma mater.
“They’re his favorite for that reason,” Diane said. Or maybe he knows something no one else does.
And there are still four rounds remaining, so it could fall apart.
The odds of a perfect wire to wire bracket? As high as 1 in 1,000,000,000,000
Sask Budget
REGINA - Saskatchewan residents will have to pay more for cigarettes and alcohol as the government raises taxes and prices in an effort to boost dwindling provincial. offers.
The measures are in a new budget that sees the province spend more than it takes in.
The government says it expects to collect $9.95 billion in revenue this fiscal year and spend $10.1 billion _ meaning the province must dip into its savings account to keep the books in the black.
It hopes to raise almost $36 million by hiking the tobacco tax and just over $18 million with the liquor markup.
The province is also trimming costs by cutting civil service jobs by 15 per cent _ about 1,800 full-time positions _ over four years.
Saskatchewan will also delay promised cuts to the education portion of property taxes, eliminate coverage for chiropractic treatment and shut down its government TV channel to save money.
The measures are in a new budget that sees the province spend more than it takes in.
The government says it expects to collect $9.95 billion in revenue this fiscal year and spend $10.1 billion _ meaning the province must dip into its savings account to keep the books in the black.
It hopes to raise almost $36 million by hiking the tobacco tax and just over $18 million with the liquor markup.
The province is also trimming costs by cutting civil service jobs by 15 per cent _ about 1,800 full-time positions _ over four years.
Saskatchewan will also delay promised cuts to the education portion of property taxes, eliminate coverage for chiropractic treatment and shut down its government TV channel to save money.
Riders Add Three
The Saskatchewan Roughriders announced today they have signed import defensive backs Brandon Foster, LaDarius Key and Brandon Register to contracts. Financial details of the signings were not released.
Foster (5'8 - 185lbs) played four seasons at cornerback for Texas where he played in 46 games and accumulated 106 tackles, 16 special teams tackles, five tackles for a loss, four interceptions and four fumble recoveries. The 25-year old signed as a free agent with the NFL's Indianapolis Colts in May 2008 where he remained until July 2009.
Key (5'8 – 178 lbs) played 30 games for McNeese State at cornerback where he tallied 65 tackles, eight pass knockdowns, four tackles for a loss, three quarterback sacks and one interception. He was named to the all-conference team his senior season after recording 32 tackles and three tackles for a loss. The 24-year old signed as a free agent with the Roughriders in week six of the 2009 CFL season and spent time on the practice roster before being released.
Register (5'10 – 195 lbs) played four seasons for Alabama Birmingham. He accumulated 123 tackles, three interceptions and two fumble recoveries at defensive back for the Blazers. In 2007 he spent time with the NFL's Washington Redskins and in 2008 signed with the Georgia of the AFL. He spent the 2009 season playing arena football with the Louisville Fire.
Foster (5'8 - 185lbs) played four seasons at cornerback for Texas where he played in 46 games and accumulated 106 tackles, 16 special teams tackles, five tackles for a loss, four interceptions and four fumble recoveries. The 25-year old signed as a free agent with the NFL's Indianapolis Colts in May 2008 where he remained until July 2009.
Key (5'8 – 178 lbs) played 30 games for McNeese State at cornerback where he tallied 65 tackles, eight pass knockdowns, four tackles for a loss, three quarterback sacks and one interception. He was named to the all-conference team his senior season after recording 32 tackles and three tackles for a loss. The 24-year old signed as a free agent with the Roughriders in week six of the 2009 CFL season and spent time on the practice roster before being released.
Register (5'10 – 195 lbs) played four seasons for Alabama Birmingham. He accumulated 123 tackles, three interceptions and two fumble recoveries at defensive back for the Blazers. In 2007 he spent time with the NFL's Washington Redskins and in 2008 signed with the Georgia of the AFL. He spent the 2009 season playing arena football with the Louisville Fire.
Broncos/Wheat KIngs Game 4
Now some might why are you blogging about the Broncos and Wheat Kings playoffs series. It's simple it's the only playoff hockey we in Regina? What do you mean, you ask what happened to the Pats. For those who don't know the Pats missed the playoffs again for the second season in a row. And the Broncos can't play at home in Swift Current, as they got the boot in favor of the World's Women Curling Championship.
The Wheaties are up 3-0 so in the pivot game 4 tonight bring your brooms, as it looks like the Wheat Kings are about to wrap it up. But the 4th win is always the hardest one to get, so don't expect the Broncos just to lay and give it to them. As they did show some life last night while they were down 2-0, the Broncos fought back and tied it up at only to lose 5-2.
The reason they were able to tie the game is because they started hitting and skating and not just giving the game to Brandon.
I guess we will see how bad the Broncos want to continue their season. For me it would be bitter sweet watching the Broncos season come to a end tonight, yes I am cheering for Brandon a Wheat King win would mean that's all the playoff hockey I get to see this season. So with that said if the Broncos could somehow win tonight and game 5 in Brandon game 6 would be back here. Meaning at least one more game in the playoffs will be played at the Brandt Centre.
The Broncos are not the only team on verge of beaning swept out of the playoffs that could happen to the Kamloops Blazers, as they trail the Vancouver Giants 3-0 as well. The Giants will have the chance to complete the sweep tonight in game 4 in Kamloops, so if your not coming down to the Brandt Centre tonight. the Giants/ Blazers game can be seen live on Shaw TV or if you live in Regina or nearby Access 7 will have it as well.
The Blades and Rebels also continue their best of 7 quarter final tonight with game 3 and 4 in Red Deer. I don't think we will see anything like in game 2. Where the Rebels ran the Blades net mined Steven Stamford followed by a scrum . After all over that and refs got things figured out, as soon as the puck dropped so did the mitts, a 4 0n 4 line brawl. to see it for yourself http://saskatoonblades.com to click on link and go to the game highlights.
Four other games are to be played tonight as well:
Game 4 Tri City at Chilliwack (Tri City leads 2-1)
Game 4 Kootenay at Medicine Hat (Kootenay leads 2-1)
Game 4 Everett at Kelowna (Everett leads 2-1)
Game 3 Spokane at Portland (Spokane leads 2-0)
The Wheaties are up 3-0 so in the pivot game 4 tonight bring your brooms, as it looks like the Wheat Kings are about to wrap it up. But the 4th win is always the hardest one to get, so don't expect the Broncos just to lay and give it to them. As they did show some life last night while they were down 2-0, the Broncos fought back and tied it up at only to lose 5-2.
The reason they were able to tie the game is because they started hitting and skating and not just giving the game to Brandon.
I guess we will see how bad the Broncos want to continue their season. For me it would be bitter sweet watching the Broncos season come to a end tonight, yes I am cheering for Brandon a Wheat King win would mean that's all the playoff hockey I get to see this season. So with that said if the Broncos could somehow win tonight and game 5 in Brandon game 6 would be back here. Meaning at least one more game in the playoffs will be played at the Brandt Centre.
The Broncos are not the only team on verge of beaning swept out of the playoffs that could happen to the Kamloops Blazers, as they trail the Vancouver Giants 3-0 as well. The Giants will have the chance to complete the sweep tonight in game 4 in Kamloops, so if your not coming down to the Brandt Centre tonight. the Giants/ Blazers game can be seen live on Shaw TV or if you live in Regina or nearby Access 7 will have it as well.
The Blades and Rebels also continue their best of 7 quarter final tonight with game 3 and 4 in Red Deer. I don't think we will see anything like in game 2. Where the Rebels ran the Blades net mined Steven Stamford followed by a scrum . After all over that and refs got things figured out, as soon as the puck dropped so did the mitts, a 4 0n 4 line brawl. to see it for yourself http://saskatoonblades.com to click on link and go to the game highlights.
Four other games are to be played tonight as well:
Game 4 Tri City at Chilliwack (Tri City leads 2-1)
Game 4 Kootenay at Medicine Hat (Kootenay leads 2-1)
Game 4 Everett at Kelowna (Everett leads 2-1)
Game 3 Spokane at Portland (Spokane leads 2-0)
Monday, March 22, 2010
Ex-Pat Called Back Up
General Manager Steve Tambellini announced today the Edmonton Oilers have recalled defenseman Dean Arsene from the Springfield Falcons of the American Hockey League.
Arsene, 29, has two goals, nine assists and 100 PIM in 56 games this year with the Falcons. He has also played in three games with the Oilers gathering four PIM.
Arsene, 29, has two goals, nine assists and 100 PIM in 56 games this year with the Falcons. He has also played in three games with the Oilers gathering four PIM.
Robertson Heading West
Vancouver) The BC Lions Football Club announced today that import running back Jamal Robertson has signed with the team. In keeping with club policy, terms of the contract were not disclosed.
"Jamal is a proven running back in our league and I believe he helps fill a significant need we have at that position," said Lions GM and head coach Wally Buono.
Spending the 2008 and 2009 seasons with the Toronto Argonauts, Robertson recorded 326 career carries for 1,676 yards and 15 TD's. He also racked up an additional 753 yards and a TD on 86 receptions.
"I'm very excited to be joining the Lions," said Robertson from his offseason home in Georgia. "They were tough to play against the past two seasons and I'm glad to be going out west to be part of a team that's making some big offseason moves."
"Jamal is a proven running back in our league and I believe he helps fill a significant need we have at that position," said Lions GM and head coach Wally Buono.
Spending the 2008 and 2009 seasons with the Toronto Argonauts, Robertson recorded 326 career carries for 1,676 yards and 15 TD's. He also racked up an additional 753 yards and a TD on 86 receptions.
"I'm very excited to be joining the Lions," said Robertson from his offseason home in Georgia. "They were tough to play against the past two seasons and I'm glad to be going out west to be part of a team that's making some big offseason moves."
IT'S ABOUT TIME!!!
Yes it is about time I dust off the old keyboard and put something down. I have so many thoughts about this past Pats season and, and why not share them with you. First off all I will like to send out a big THANK YOU to Jordan Eberle, you have been truly been a pleasure to watch and in my opinion the best player to ever wear a Regina Pats jersey. I fought back the tears on that Friday night watching you skate off the Brandt Centre ice for the last time. Even as I write this I can feel all those same emotions I had that night, you will be missed you are a world class person both on and off the ice.
I am looking forward to coming up to Edmonton this Oct. to watch you play in the show. I know you are going to light it up there as well best of luck Ebs and thank you.
Let's not forget about the little talked about 17 year old sensation Jordan Weal wow what a season 102 points third in lead scoring and is going to be a high draft pick in this years NHL Entry Draft. I'm thinking late 1st early 2nd is will he will go. Weal is also a very special player and ya he has been over looked by some, it's not because of anything he did it's just that he played with someone who scored a few goals and wore number 7. But with Weal being the man this up coming season he will be in the spotlight all the time and I'm sure will raise up and welcome the challenge.
Colton Teubert what a difference a year makes last year had to one of the worst in Colton's life, besides winning a Gold Medal for Canada in the WJC. Nothing could go right for him. But this season was different as he came back refocused and ready to be the Colton of old. Yes that means grumpy and mean, but I love grumpy Colton the rest of the league can't say the same thing. I think Teubert will be back here next season to continue his wrecking ball play on the rest of the league. Truth be told I hope he is back, hell I pray that Ebs comes back too.
This season was hard to watch at times and ended with the Pats missing the playoffs for the second year in a row. That's quit the feat being that they have not done that since 1921. So many went wrong this year for that to happen they gave up 278 goals 4th most in the league. You just can't do that if want to make the playoffs, they had some guys who look like they wanted to anywhere else but on the ice. Some say it's Brent Parker, some say it's Curtis Hunt and some say it's the players. You know what ever one can take a piece of blame just not one person but ALL can.
I'm not going to sit here and harp all day I could but something are best left unsaid. I will say this there are some players who I hope want be back next year, and there are some who I'm looking forward to seeing again. The thing I do know is that changes need to happen and fast have the people in place so they can get some what settled before the WHL Bantam Draft. And this what I think they should do is Brent Parker moves up to be the team President, Curtis Hunt becomes the new GM and Sutter is named the new Head Coach.
In which he brings in Jamie Heward as a assistant and a new goalie coach someone to help Ketlo with his rebound control. They bring in some help for Ripper as when it comes to drafting players, nothing against him but there have been some big time players missed while drafting busts. And just a whole new attitude to the team. I guess time will time if any or all of those are done but for the Pats sake I hope something is done. Well I guess that's it for now I will check back later.
See ya.
I am looking forward to coming up to Edmonton this Oct. to watch you play in the show. I know you are going to light it up there as well best of luck Ebs and thank you.
Let's not forget about the little talked about 17 year old sensation Jordan Weal wow what a season 102 points third in lead scoring and is going to be a high draft pick in this years NHL Entry Draft. I'm thinking late 1st early 2nd is will he will go. Weal is also a very special player and ya he has been over looked by some, it's not because of anything he did it's just that he played with someone who scored a few goals and wore number 7. But with Weal being the man this up coming season he will be in the spotlight all the time and I'm sure will raise up and welcome the challenge.
Colton Teubert what a difference a year makes last year had to one of the worst in Colton's life, besides winning a Gold Medal for Canada in the WJC. Nothing could go right for him. But this season was different as he came back refocused and ready to be the Colton of old. Yes that means grumpy and mean, but I love grumpy Colton the rest of the league can't say the same thing. I think Teubert will be back here next season to continue his wrecking ball play on the rest of the league. Truth be told I hope he is back, hell I pray that Ebs comes back too.
This season was hard to watch at times and ended with the Pats missing the playoffs for the second year in a row. That's quit the feat being that they have not done that since 1921. So many went wrong this year for that to happen they gave up 278 goals 4th most in the league. You just can't do that if want to make the playoffs, they had some guys who look like they wanted to anywhere else but on the ice. Some say it's Brent Parker, some say it's Curtis Hunt and some say it's the players. You know what ever one can take a piece of blame just not one person but ALL can.
I'm not going to sit here and harp all day I could but something are best left unsaid. I will say this there are some players who I hope want be back next year, and there are some who I'm looking forward to seeing again. The thing I do know is that changes need to happen and fast have the people in place so they can get some what settled before the WHL Bantam Draft. And this what I think they should do is Brent Parker moves up to be the team President, Curtis Hunt becomes the new GM and Sutter is named the new Head Coach.
In which he brings in Jamie Heward as a assistant and a new goalie coach someone to help Ketlo with his rebound control. They bring in some help for Ripper as when it comes to drafting players, nothing against him but there have been some big time players missed while drafting busts. And just a whole new attitude to the team. I guess time will time if any or all of those are done but for the Pats sake I hope something is done. Well I guess that's it for now I will check back later.
See ya.
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