It's Game Day! Kimberley Dynamiters at Columbia Valley Rockies

Kimberley Dynamiters	vs	Columbia Valley Rockies
14-1-0-2	Record	8-10-0-0
30	Points	16
1st	Division Standing	4th
3rd (4.29)	Offence (GFA)	10th (3.22)
1st (1.71)	Defence (GAA)	15th (3.83)
0.940	Goaltending (SV%)	0.897
4th (22.89%)	Power Play	10th (13.68%)
4th (90.59%)	Penalty Kill	11th (84.03%)
T-2nd	Power Ranking	T-12th
W11	Streak	W4
10-0-0-0	Last 10	5-5-0-0
Jason Richter (15G-13A)	Top Scorer	Michael Cardinal (7G-11A)
Eric Buckley (8G-19A)	2nd Top Scorer	Donoven Quintin (11G-6A)
Jared Marchi (7G-16A)	3rd Top Scorer	Nolan Menard (4G-9A)
Justin Meier (45)	PIM Leader	Ryan St. Jean (47)

Kimberley Dynamiters 2015/16 Goal Song

I try to pay attention to searches that bring viewers to the blog, that way I can post materials that people are looking for. Recent searches have pretty much asked "What is the Kimberley Dynamiters goal song?"

Here it is, Booyah by Showtek:



And just as a bonus, here is the intro song. TNT by ACDC:

Kimberley Dynamiters win 11th straight after blanking the Golden Rockets 2-0

For the third time in 11 days the Kimberley Dynamiters and Golden Rockets faced each other. Kimberley played a defensively solid game, and came out of Golden with a 2-0 victory.

Game Notes

• The two teams are heading in different directions. Golden is on a 12 game losing streak, and Kimberley is on a 10 game winning streak.
• Mitch Traichevich started against Brody Nelson
• The previous two meetings were 5-4(OT) and 5-2 victories for Kimberley.
• Reported 80 fans were in attendance

1st

Kimberley came out flying. They fired a lot of shots at Nelson, who was up to the task. Sawyer Hunt scored the only goal in the period in a scramble play. Kimberley led in shots 12-3.

2nd

Kimberley got into penalty trouble. Busch went off, then Buckley, and then Meier was given the game. Rota and Marchi were also penalized, giving Golden many opportunities to get back in the game. But Kimberley had an aggressive PK, so much so that Hunt scored a short-handed marker, his second of the game, giving Kimberley a 2-0 lead.

3rd

Golden got into penalty trouble (or the ref balancing out calls... not sure). But the number of times Buckley looked sky high, shrugging his shoulders because Neslon responded with glove save after glove save. Buckley did beat Nelson once, but smacked the puck off the post. Got to remember, Nelson played with the Nitro's last season, and is familiar with the teams systems. Kimberley again was peppering the net, leading in shots 15-6, but couldn't score. Nonetheless, Kimberley finished with a 2-0 win, and Traichevich got his first shut out of the season.

Dynamite Player of the Game

Sawyer Hunt - 2G exploded with his 2nd & 3rd goals of the season.

Honourable Mentions

Mitch Traichevich - 19 save performance for the shut out.

Kenaan Haase - I don't think he lost a face-off, which definitely helps keep possession of the puck.

Extra Reading

Taylor Rocca article

Boxscore

It's Game Day! Kimberley Dynamiters at Golden Rockets

Kimberley Dynamiters	vs	Golden Rockets
13-1-0-2	Record	0-13-0-2
28	Points	2
1st	Division Standing	5th
2nd (4.44)	Offence (GFA)	17th (2.07)
2nd (1.81)	Defence (GAA)	20th (6.00)
0.937	Goaltending (SV%)	0.871
2nd (25.68%)	Power Play	13th (10.45%)
5th (89.61%)	Penalty Kill	20th (76.32%)
T-2nd	Power Ranking	20th
W10	Streak	L15
10-0-0-0	Last 10	0-8-0-2
Jason Richter (15G-13A)	Top Scorer	Jake Gudjonson (4G-6A)
Eric Buckley (8G-19A)	2nd Top Scorer	Terix Fischer-Kobes (7G-1A)
Jared Marchi (7G-16A)	3rd Top Scorer	Tanner Wit (3G-3A)
Justin Meier (43)	PIM Leader	Sean Ripley (59)

Kimberley Dynamiters explode in 2nd Period for 8-1 victory over Chase Heat

The last time these two teams met, Kimberley lost in overtime to the Heat in Chase. This time Chase was in Kimberley... and what happens when you mix heat with dyanmite? An explosion! And this time, one that was very lopsided in the Dynamiters favour.

Game Notes

• Tyson Brouwer started in net
• Kimberley entered the game on a nine game winning streak

1st

It appeared that this game was going to be defensive, as Rota notched his first of the season, to give the Dynamiters a 1-0 lead.

2nd

The explosion happened. Four goals were scored within the span of two minutes. Buckley scored with helpers to Haase and Meier. The Heat responded 20 seconds later to make it 2-1. Then Richter scored two goals within a minute to give the Nitro's a 4-1 lead. But that wasn't it! Kimberley added another two goals before the period was over as Moser and Chabot scored a minute apart. Quite the offensive influx.

3rd

Kimberley continued to add to their well built lead as the notched two more goals on the power play. Meier and Buckley, with his second of the game, gave the Dynamiters a commanding 8-1 victory.

Kimberley is now undefeated in the past 10 games. They have are also 8-0 at home this season.

Dynamite Player of the Game

Jason Richter - 2G, KIJHL Player of the game

Honorable Mentions

Jordan Busch - 3A

Jared Marchi - 3A

Eric Buckley - 2G including GWG

Extra Reading

Boxscore

It's Game Day! Kimberley Dynamiters vs Chase Heat

Kimberley Dynamiters	vs	Chase Heat
12-1-0-2	Record	9-5-1-0
26	Points	19
1st	Division Standing	2nd
3rd (4.20)	Offence (GFA)	7th (3.53)
2nd (1.87)	Defence (GAA)	7th (2.40)
0.936	Goaltending (SV%)	0.929
2nd (24.64%)	Power Play	3rd (22.97%)
8th (88.89%)	Penalty Kill	12th (84.81%)
T-2nd	Power Ranking	10th
W9	Streak	T1
9-0-0-1	Last 10	6-3-1-0
Jason Richter (13G-13A)	Top Scorer	Logan Mostat (11G-8A)
Eric Buckley (6G-19A)	2nd Top Scorer	Kolten Moore (8G-8A)
Jared Marchi (7G-13A)	3rd Top Scorer	Trevor Okino (2G-12A)
Justin Meier (43)	PIM Leader	Logan Mostat (60)

Kimberley Dynamiters continue their winning streak and undefeated at home record with 5-2 win over 100 Mile House

Photo by Jonathan Righton

The last time these two teams met, it was a very physical encounter and 100 Mile House edged out a victory. This time, the two teams played in Kimberley on a larger ice surface, and the outcome favored Kimberley.

Game Notes

• Both teams had winning streaks on the line. Wranglers won their past six, and Kimberley their past eight.
• Wallace and Pagura remain out with their injuries. Campanella was not in the game either.
• Head coach Jerry Bancks could not attend the game, so assistant coach Jeff Keiver was acting head coach.
• The sense around this game was that 100 Mile House plays an aggressive game, which suits them in a smaller venue; whereas Kimberley plays a speed game, which suits them in a larger venue. The fear was if the Nitro's would try to play the game the Wranglers way not their own way.
• It was a rematch in net: Mitch Traichevich squared off against Steeves.
• I was on a daddy-daughter date, and she wanted to hang out in the media booth with Taylor Rocca from the Bulletin and whoever was tweeting for the Dynamiters and track stats. Unfortunately we were booted out of that booth so the Nitro's could record the game (which is fine). But it was great having her track goals and penalties for us (which you will understand later).

1st

If you blinked, you missed three goals. Doell got a breakaway feed from Marchi and Richter, and he potted the first goal 38 seconds into the contest. The Wranglers were quick to even the score, adding their first of the game 90 seconds later. But Kimberley had another answer and Richter gave the Dynamiters a 2-1 lead. It felt like the two teams were going to be averaging a goal per minute at this rate. And then the penalties started. Two first against Kimberley, and then two against 100 Mile House. Kimberley was efficient on the PK, and scored on their 5-on-3. Haase got the tally, and it was 3-1 Kimberley to finish the period.

2nd

This period went to the Wranglers. They were able to draw Kimberley in for three penalties, and scored the only goal of the period. Kimberley got trapped into playing 100 Mile's aggressive physical, and unpredictable, play. I was at an RCMP sponsored training earlier this week and the brought in a neuro-scientist who specialized in teenage brains. Every time a hit happened, especially in this game, as the hits continued to get higher and higher as the game progressed; I kept going "Their brains! Their brains! Protect their brains!" The hits were heavy, hard and followed through on. There was a moment where Marchi was drilled, very reminiscent of his injury last December, and a scramble ensued; Marchi thankfully got up, but he was in the fight-mode to protect himself and grabbed which ever Wrangler was closest. Period ended with the Nitro's up 3-2.

3rd

The game was getting frustrating for both benches. Inconsistent and incongruent calls aggravated the players and the coaches. Both teams got edgy after a late hit, and there was a lot of yelling. Even the coaches verbally went after each other. Tension was high. Haase scored his second on a give away, but assists were awarded to Hunt and Busch anyway. Then the anxiety as a viewer increased as there was fear for injuries. Penalty calls started mounting up as the ref tried to manage the game. Haase then scored again with three minutes left, and there was confusion amongst us media people if that was his third goal, to which my daughter said "27 has scored three goals" while pointing to her stats sheet. It was 5-2 for the Nitro's. But like basketball, the last minutes of the game take longer than the whole game. The Dynamiters held onto the three goal lead and won 5-2.

Kimberley ended 100 Mile House's winning streak, and Kimberley has now won their past NINE games. The put their streak on the line again on Sunday when they play Chase.

Dynamite Player of the Game

Kenaan Haase - Scored the last three goals for the Dynamiters, including the GWG. KIJHL star of the game.

Honorable Mentions

Trey Doell - 1G 1A

Mitch Traichevich - 25 saves

Extra Reading

Boxscore

It's Game Day! Kimberley Dynamiters vs 100 Mile House Wranglers

Kimberley Dynamiters	vs	100 Mile House Wranglers
11-1-0-2	Record	9-3-0-1
24	Points	19
1st	Division Standing	2nd
3rd (4.14)	Offence (GFA)	7th (3.62)
2nd (1.86)	Defence (GAA)	7th (2.46)
0.937	Goaltending (SV%)	0.932
2nd (25.81%)	Power Play	12th (11.59%)
8th (87.69%)	Penalty Kill	17th (78.65%)
T-2nd	Power Ranking	16th
W8	Streak	W6
9-0-0-1	Last 10	7-3-0-0
Jason Richter (12G-12A)	Top Scorer	Brett Harris (5G-11A)
Eric Buckley (6G-17A)	2nd Top Scorer	Ryan Friesen (7G-6A)
Jared Marchi (7G-12A)	3rd Top Scorer	Justin Bond (6G-6A)
Justin Meier (41)	PIM Leader	Tate Page (34)

Kimberley Dynamiters storm back with five unanswered goals to beat Golden Rockets 5-2

The anticipation for this game from local fans was intriguing. Some were worried that with how Friday's game ended for Golden, that Golden would come out a blazing in their own barn; others were excited to see the win-streak continue. Golden did come out blazing, but they did not have a response to Kimberley storming their way back.

Game Notes

• Both these teams came into the game headed in different directions. Kimberley has won 7-straight and Golden has lost 11-straight.
• Brouwer started against Nelson
• Webcast - felt empathy for the broadcast team in Golden, they showed up expecting the equipment to work, but it was a viewers nightmare, and they took the brunt of it.
• Golden only dressed 15 skaters, suggesting injury struggles.

1st
Golden looked like they were going to dominate early. They scored their first goal two minutes into the game. Then followed up with their second goal shortly after the nine minute mark. Hesitation and concern growing. But the captain, Richter, had an answer as he scored getting the Nitro's back in the game. That goal was also the one that put him number one as the Kimberley Dynamiters all-time goal scorer.

2nd
Golden held pace with the Dynamiters, maintaining their lead. But then Doell scored his first as a Nitro shortly after the halfway point. The score was 2-2. The shots, 10-4, suggesting that Kimberley was controlling the play more.

3rd
Kimberley began an all-out assault. They led in shots 15-4. Hunt finished off a nice passing play between him, Buckley and Marchi. Moser got a similar break away chance, and this time got all-net instead of all metal. Then to finish it off, Meier, who was all over the ice, notched the fifth goal for the team. It was 5-2, and that's how the game ended.

Kimberley is now undefeated in the past eight games, and holds onto their 6-point lead over Creston Valley Thunder Cats

Dynamite Player of the Game
Jared Marchi - 3A. Helpers on the opening, go-ahead and finishing goals.

Honorable Mentions
Jason Richter - 1G
Justin Meier - 1G 1A

Extra Reading
Boxscore

It's Game Day! Kimberley Dynamiters at Golden Rockets

Kimberley Dynamiters	vs	Golden Rockets
10-1-0-2	Record	0-10-0-1
22	Points	1
1st	Division Standing	5th
5th (4.08)	Offence (GFA)	18th (1.91)
2nd (1.85)	Defence (GAA)	20th (6.18)
0.939	Goaltending (SV%)	0.868
2nd (26.32%)	Power Play	15th (10.20%)
6th (88.14%)	Penalty Kill	20th (74.14%)
T-2nd	Power Ranking	20th
W7	Streak	L11
8-0-0-2	Last 10	0-9-0-1
Jason Richter (11G-12A)	Top Scorer	Jake Gudjonson (4G-6A)
Eric Buckley (6G-16A)	2nd Top Scorer	Terix Fischer-Kobes (5G-1A)
Jared Marchi (7G-9A)	3rd Top Scorer	Emerson Pugh (3G-2A)
Justin Meier (41)	PIM Leader	Sean Ripley (43)

Kimberley Dynamiters complete the comeback to win 5-4 in OT over Golden Rockets

Photo by Jonathan Righton

The third meeting between these two teams was vastly unique compared to the other two games. Golden was so frantic, that it Kimberley struggled with the pace. It's like that friend that when you are around them, everything goes chaotic. With all that chaos the Rockets were three minutes away from winning their first game in the third before the game was tied and then lost in OT. Quite the game.

Game Notes

• Keenan Haase was not in the game
• Brody Nelson, Kimberley's backup goalie last season, started against his former team. I queried GM Mike Reid about this his response: "Brody was a great teammate and friend but that goes aside when competing against him." Adding that "[Brody] also knows our best shooters very well."
• Mike Traichevich got the start for Kimberley.
• According to the boxscore, Golden dressed 16 skaters.

1st Period

Chaos. The first half of this period was dominated by Golden. They scored two goals in the first five minutes that Traichevich could not see, and was an apparent victim of a bad practice. Brouwer replaced Traichevich in net, now his shut-out streak was on the line with Golden up 2-0. Then somehow, the tables turned. And for the last half of the period, Kimberley dominated tying the game with goals from Chabot and Langelaar (his first as a Nitro).

2nd

Brouwer remained in the net. But this period was Golden's. After a fight which removed Doell from the game, the Rockets took a 3-2 lead. And then what happens when the new way of trying things as a team doesn't work? Revert back to individual strengths...which doesn't work in a team sport. Kimberley dug themselves more in a hole as they focused on taking out the man, which created more penalty trouble. Golden took another two goal lead, 4-2. There was a moment that created confusion, an infraction occurred, the ref started to raise his hand, Brouwer started to leave the net, and then the ref lowered his hand, which left Brouwer scrambling back to the net surprised at the no-call. So were we.

3rd

The Dynamiters got back to their game play, controlling the play. Busch brought the team within one. Then in the last five minutes, on the PP, a nice tic-tac-toe play leveled the score. Sigh of relief. Then later, Moser, who managed to split the D had a breakaway and beat everyone and everything but the post. The game was headed to OT.

OT

Kimberley truly played the possession game, especially as Marchi had the puck on his stick like a yo-yo. Then in almost the same chaotic fashion as the game had been, Meier scored the OT winner as the puck crossed the line, and then he followed. Golden was not impressed, but the Dynamiters were celebrating, and the goal stood.

With that kind of ending, Golden will be looking for revenge in their barn when the two teams face off again tonight (Saturday) in Golden.

I was truly impressed with Brody Nelson, who made a lot of grand saves.

I chatted with one of goal judges after the game, and he felt the team was lucky to escape that game with a W. When I asked about the last goal, he simply responded "We hit the light when the puck crosses the line" eluding to any other judgements about a goal are up to the ref.

Dynamite Player of the Game

Justin Meier - His presence was known, scored the GWG with intent

Honorable Mentions

Austyn Moser - 1A, KIJHL Player of the Game

Jordan Busch - 1G 2A

Trevor van Steinburg - He's like a crash-test dummy, willing to do anything for the team sacrificing his body.

Extra Reading

Taylor Rocca's article in the Kimberley Bulletin

Boxscore

It's Game Day! Kimberley Dynamiters vs Golden Rockets

Kimberley Dynamiters	vs	Golden Rockets
9-1-0-2	Record	0-10-0-0
20	Points	0
1st	Division Standing	5th
5th (4.00)	Offence (GFA)	19th (1.70)
1st (1.67)	Defence (GAA)	20th (6.30)
0.945	Goaltending (SV%)	0.868
4th (24.53%)	Power Play	20th (6.82%)
3rd (90.74%)	Penalty Kill	20th (75.93%)
T-2nd	Power Ranking	20th
W6	Streak	L10
7-1-0-2	Last 10	0-10-0-0
Jason Richter (11G-10A)	Top Scorer	Jake Gudjonson (4G-5A)
Eric Buckley (5G-15A)	2nd Top Scorer	Terix Fischer-Kobes (4G-1A)
Jared Marchi (7G-8A)	3rd Top Scorer	Emerson Pugh (3G-2A)
Justin Meier (37)	PIM Leader	Sean Ripley (43)

KIJHL Clutch Scorers - October 15, 2015

Hi! And welcome to the first KIJHL Clutch Scorers list of the 2015/16 season.

How does this work?
It is a formula looking at goals scored, and assisted on at key times. Please note that this stats analysis is only as good as the original stats are. So if PP, SH and GW goals are not being tracked accordingly, this analysis.

• PPG - 2 points for every one goal scored
• PPA - 1 pt for every one assist
• SHG - 2 pts for every one goal
• SHA - 1 pt for every one assist
• GWG - 2 pts for every one goal

Purpose

This is to help recognize the players that are able to score at key moments of the game. So for example, Eric Buckley, is 2nd in team scoring for the Dynamiters, but does not appear on this list, while Jason Richter (1st), Jared Marchi (3rd), and Jordan Busch (4th) do.

So here is the first list. Includes 21 players this time around:

PLAYER	TEAM	PPG2	PPA	SHG2	SHA	GW2	TOTAL
Jason Richter	Kimberley Dynamiters	10	3	2	0	2	17
Logan Mostat	Chase Heat	8	3	4	0	2	17
Cole Keebler	Fernie Ghostriders	2	4	6	0	4	16
Rainer Glimpel	Osoyoos Coyotes	10	3	0	2	0	15
Jackson Bruce-Fuoco	Creston Valley Thunder Cats	6	4	0	0	4	14
Jared Marchi	Kimberley Dynamiters	2	4	2	0	6	14
Alec Wilkinson	Creston Valley Thunder Cats	2	10	0	0	0	12
Bryson Yee	Grand Forks Border Bruins	8	0	0	0	4	12
Carson Cartwright	Creston Valley Thunder Cats	8	2	2	0	0	12
Kolten Moore	Chase Heat	2	4	0	0	6	12
Jack Mills	Summerland Steam	6	0	2	3	0	11
Paulsen Lautard	Summerland Steam	0	2	4	1	4	11
Jonathan Lee	Kelowna Chiefs	4	4	0	0	2	10
Jordan Busch	Kimberley Dynamiters	0	10	0	0	0	10
Bobby LaRue	Osoyoos Coyotes	2	3	2	0	2	9
Jace Weegar	Beaver Valley Nitehawks	4	3	0	0	2	9
Jaden McNulty	Kelowna Chiefs	6	1	2	0	0	9
Josh Kobelka	Kelowna Chiefs	2	3	0	0	4	9
Kevin Roth	Kelowna Chiefs	4	5	0	0	0	9
Kurtis Redding	Spokane Braves	4	3	0	0	2	9
Tre Sales	Kamloops Storm	4	1	2	0	2	9

KIJHL Alumni in NHL 16

Just about two weeks ago I shared on twitter that I was able to compile at KIJHL Alumni squad on NHL 16. I have finally sim'd them through the NHL, AHL and WHL. And here are the results.

First the lineup, as I shared on twitter:

Finally put together a #KIJHL alumni team on #NHL16. Now time to sim them through the #NHL #AHL & #WHL pic.twitter.com/moxJJwxPQt

— Josh Lockhart (@joshuaklockhart) September 30, 2015

I look at the team, and they are solid defensively, but lacking in other levels... potentially.

Keep in mind the rosters and ratings were prior to any roster updates.

NHL Simulation
I substituted out the Arizona Coyotes for the KIJHL Alumni team.

In 82 games, the team posted 53 points, a 24-53-5 record; last place in the division, conference and league.

David LeNeveu went 17-38-3, 2.94 GAA and .916 SV%
Justin Pogge went 7-16-1, 3.12 and .911

Leading scorers were:

1. Shea Weber 8-44-52
2. Cody Franson 19-25-44
3. Andrew Ebbet 12-29-41
4. Chuck Kobasew 17-23-40
5. Drayson Bowman 24-16-40

More Info At Bottom

AHL Simulation

I substituted out the Manitoba Moose for the KIJHL Alumni team.

In 76 games, the team posted 97 points, a 45-24-7 record, finishing third in the league.

David LeNeveu went 29-17-5, 2.40 GAA and .911 SV%

Justin Pogge went 16-7-2, 2.11 and .921

Leading scorers were:

1. Cody Franson 17-70-87
2. Shea Weber 18-52-70
3. Chuck Kobasew 31-35-66
4. Drayson Bowman 27-30-57
5. Andrew Ebbett 16-37-53

In the post-season, they went 3-1 against Charlotte Checkers; then 4-0 against Rockford Ice Hogs; 4-3 against Texas Stars; and then lost 3-4 against the Syracuse Crunch in the finals... so close!

Cody Franson and Shea Weber led the attack. David LeNevue posted a 1.78 GAA and .935 SV%

More Info At Bottom

WHL Simulation

I substituted out the Kootenay Ice for the KIJHL Alumni team.

In 72 games, the team posted 131 points, going 65-6-1. Top in the league.

David LeNeveu went 42-5, 1.46 GAA and .921 SV%
Justin Pogge went 23-1, 1.30 GAA and .926 SV%

Leading scorers were:

1. Shea Weber 33-93-126
2. Cody Franson 28-76-104
3. Andrew Ebbett 33-47-80
4. Craig Cunningham 23-42-65
5. Derek Ryan 18-38-56

In the post season the first round proved most difficult as they went 4-2 against the Red Deer Rebels, 4-0 against the Medicine Hat Tigers, 4-0 against Prince Albert Raiders, and 4-0 against Portland Winterhawks in the finals.

Craig Cunningham and Chuck Kobasew led the attack. David LeNevue went 9-2 and posted 1.54 GAA, .925 SV%; Justin Pogge went 7-0 0.73 GAA, .967 SV%

Summary

As was the case last time I did this. The NHL proves to be a struggle, competitive in the AHL and dominant in the WHL.

Screen Shots

WHL Playoffs

 WHL - Regular Season

AHL - Playoffs

AHL - Regular Season

NHL - Regular Season

Kimberley Dynamiters remain undefeated at home with 3-0 win over Grand Forks Border Bruins

Photo by Jonathan Righton

The Grand Forks Border Bruins came to town, and in their bright yellow jerseys, they took on the Dynamiters in their breast cancer pink jerseys (very vibrant colours for a hockey game). The Dynamiters continued their winning ways over the Border Bruins with a 3-0 win.

Game Notes

• Devan Langelaar made his Nitro's debut
• Brouwer got back-to-back starts. He squared off against Galliart.
• Just a reminder that the pink jersey's are being auctioned.
• Cydnie Rice (a local girl) was back in town refereeing her first game in Kimberley
• 566 in attendance

1st

Marchi continued his hot ways as he squeaked in the first goal of the game on the short-side of the goalie. Later, the Nitro's got a PP opportunity as Trevor van Steinburg was launched into the net, call was interference. Despite numerous chance, and crisp passes, the Dynamiters were held blank during their PP chance. As that opportunity concluded the Nitro's took back-to-back penalties, giving the Border Bruins a PP for four minutes. But the penalty kill was once again strong, and kept Border Bruins at bay. Period ended 1-0 for Nitro's.

2nd

Haase built the lead for the Dynamiters, as he continues averaging a point per game (and nearly a goal per game too!).  Farmer followed it up later with his first of the season, giving the Dynamiters a 3-0 lead in the first 30 minutes of the game. Many in the stands thought the scoring would continue for the remainder of the game... but it didn't. The Border Bruins held the fort.

3rd
The Dynamiters did not give up. They fired the most amount of shots on net this period, hoping to increase their lead (16 shots), but the goalie, Galliart, impressively shut the Dynamiters out for the remaining 30 minutes of the game. On the other end, Brouwer shut the Border Bruins out for the full 60 minutes, going 120 minutes without letting in a goal, earning his fourth shutout of the season, and his second in a row.

A win is a win, and the Dynamiters, as Austyn Moser put it, so hot right now. Winning their past six games in a row.

Dynamite Player of the Game
Jared Marchi - GWG, and had many moments of great stick-handling. Also played a versatile role, filling in on the back end when needed, especially when D pinched in.

Honorable Mentions
Tyson Brouwer - with the shut out
George Bertoia - silently shutting down the opposition. KIJHL star of the game.
James Farmer - first Nitro's goal.

Extra Reading
Boxscore

It's Game Day! Kimberley Dynamiters vs Grand Forks Border Bruins

Kimberley Dynamiters	vs	Grand Forks Border Bruins
8-1-0-2	Record	3-7-0-1
18	Points	7
1st	Division Standing	T-4th
3rd (4.09)	Offence (GFA)	19th (1.82)
2nd (1.82)	Defence (GAA)	17th (4.36)
0.941	Goaltending (SV%)	0.888
4th (26.53%)	Power Play	14th (10.94%)
4th (90.00%)	Penalty Kill	12th (85.14%)
T-2nd	Power Ranking	T-17th
W5	Streak	L1
7-1-0-2	Last 10	2-7-0-1
Jason Richter (11G-9A)	Top Scorer	Shayne Pluto (4G-3A)
Eric Buckley (5G-14A)	2nd Top Scorer	Bryson Yee (5G-0A)
Jared Marchi (6G-8A)	3rd Top Scorer	Josh Gladman (0G-5A)
Justin Meier (35)	PIM Leader	Nico Sidoni (46)

Kimberley Dynamiters blank Creston Valley Thunder Cats in 4-0 victory

Photo by Jonathan Righton

There was much anticipation for this divisional rivalry game (or division friendship), at least for me. This game was going to be a nice indicator of where both teams were at. The outcome, while exciting for Nitro's fans, was a little unexpected as the Nitro's held the Cats back.

Game Notes

• Both teams came into the game hot, both on a 4-game winning streak
• Wallace and Pagura - both out indefinitely
• Brouwer and Lefebvre got the start in net (both stellar goalies)
• Always grateful for those dedicated Creston Valley fans who make the trip to Kimberley to support their team. It really adds energy to the arena.
• It looks like I followed the Thunder Cats bus home from work - which this was at 5:45. Had me wondering if getting to the arena at 6pm was enough time to stretch, warm up, and mentally prepare for the game that started as 7pm.
• Prior to the game GM Mike Reid said this was going to be a game where every inch of the ice was going to be contested.

1st

These two teams have built a finesse rivalry. The intensity is there, but it is not the zoo that usually happens when we play Fernie. It was a fast paced game, chances at both ends. The Cats were dominating special teams when entering the game. But the Dynamiters didn't get stuck playing a numbers game and scored on their first PP chance of the game, Marchi from Richter and Busch. In the dying minutes of the game, the Cats got their first PP chance, but Kimberley did an excellent job of cutting down the angles and held onto their 1-0 lead as the period finished.

2nd

Marchi and Richter teamed up for another goal, as Marchi scored his second of the game. Shortly after the goal, the Dynamiters were short handed again. But their penalty kill was very aggressive. It reminded of the days in the NHL when the Buffalo Sabres were confident in Hasek to keep the puck out, so they had a man hovering high while killing the penalty. Well, it almost worked out. The Nitro's got a penalty shot opportunity while on the PK, but a tired penalty killer couldn't solve Lefebvre. Both teams then swapped penalties as the period ended.

3rd

The Taber boys gave the Dynamiters a 3-0 lead, as Moser potted one, assist to Bertioa. Then the tempers spiked as the nearly 16 year old Chabot dropped the gloves with 19 year old Hogue. Both received 5 minutes and a game. However, Chabot also received a massive bear hug of support from Meier as he left the game. Both teams settled down and the finesse resumed. As the period wound down, Marchi with the help of Doell, scored his third goal of the game, completing the hat-trick. Brouwer also held on for the shutout.

After the game, both coaches chatted, and the webcast overheard them saying that this was going to be a great season.

Dynamite Player of the Game

Jared Marchi - 3G, the versatile player is getting his offensive flair in gear. Also KIJHL player of the game, and currently who's hot in the KI.

Honorable Mentions

Tyson Brouwer - 30 saves for the shut out. Josh Hoffman of Summit 107 pointed out that Brouwer now has 3 SO this season after 8 games, and it took Brouwer 37 games last season to get 3 SO.

Extra Reading

Boxscore

It's Game Day! Kimberley Dynamiters vs Creston Valley Thunder Cats

Kimberley Dynamiters	vs	Creston Valley Thunder Cats
7-1-0-2	Record	6-1-0-0
16	Points	12
1st	Division Standing	2nd
3rd (4.10)	Offence (GFA)	4th (4.00)
3rd (2.00)	Defence (GAA)	2nd (1.71)
0.935	Goaltending (SV%)	0.953
4th (26.09%)	Power Play	1st (35.14%)
4th (89.36%)	Penalty Kill	1st (94.74%)
T-2nd	Power Ranking	1st
W4	Streak	W4
7-1-0-2	Last 10	6-1-0-0
Eric Buckley (5G-14A)	Top Scorer	Alec Wilkinson (4G-12A)
Jason Richter (11G-7A)	2nd Top Scorer	James Severs (3G-9A)
Jordan Busch (0G-12A)	3rd Top Scorer	Carson Cartwright (5G-6A)
Justin Meier (35)	PIM Leader	Nicholas Kovacik (30)