Highlights courtesy of Cary Derksen.
Saturday, September 22, 2012
BULLDOGS @ EXPRESS HIGHLIGHTS
Highlights courtesy of Cary Derksen.
Friday, September 21, 2012
EXPRESS TRAIN ROLLS TO 4-0
The Express have their best 4 game start in franchise history after improving to 4-0 with a 6-2 win over the Alberni Valley Bulldogs Sunday.
Balanced scoring from the top weapons and a strong game on both side of the special teams paced the Express attack. And Cole Huggins had another solid game in between the pipes.
Cameron Marks got the offence rolling reading the play and jumping into the rush and cleaned up the rebound of a Mitch Nardi chance to bury his first BCHL goal at 7:24 of the first period.
The Express took their 1-0 lead into the second period. That's when the powerplay got up and running. Malcom McKinnney extended the Express lead 3:24 into the second period as he cut to the net and deked around Jay Deo before sliding the puck home for his second goal of the season and second in as many games.
Justin Georgeson extended the Express lead on their second powerplay of the game. He came off the left wall and wired a perfect shot over the glove of Jay Deo to give the Express a 3-0 lead.
The Bulldogs got one back before the period was done. A shot from the right wing was stopped by Huggins but the rebound was put into the slot where Nathan Craft pounced on it and snapped it home at 18:31.
Early in the third the Express restored their three goal lead with their third powerplay goal of the game. Zach Pryzbek from the slot tipped a Marc Biega point shot to put the Express up 4-1.
Just 14 seconds later however the lead was back down to two as Brandon Halls wired a slap shot that overpowered the glove of Huggins and found the back of the net to cut the score to 4-2.
Less than 4 minutes later Justin Georgeson capped off a 3 point night (2G, 1A) snapping home his second of the game from the left wing off the post and in past Jay Deo.
Brady Shaw rounded out the scoring in the final minute of the game as he was alone in front and was set up and slid the puck home for his 3rd goal of the season.
Multiple point nights were scattered all over the Express side of the scoresheet with 6 players posting multi point nights. Justin Georgeson (2G,1A), Brady Shaw and Malcom McKinney each (1G,1A), Marc Biega, Alex Kerfoot and Mitch Nardi each (2A).
The powerplay finished 3 for 4. And now has struck 5 times in the last two games. The penalty killing remains perfect after killing off all 4 Alberni Valley powerplays. And it's now 20 for 20 to start the season. The strong performance on both sides of the special teams was one of the key contributors to the Express success a year ago.
Cole Huggins made 34 saves on 36 shots to post his 4th win on the season.
The Express will look to improve to 5-0 when they host the Victoria Grizzlies Sunday afternoon.
Saturday, September 15, 2012
RIVERMEN @ EXPRESS HIGHLIGHTS
Highlights courtesy of Cary Derksen.
2012-13 PLAYER INTRODUCTIONS
Highlights courtesy of Cary Derksen.
Friday, September 14, 2012
EXPRESS TAKE HOME OPENER VS. RIVERMEN
The Coquitlam Express improved to 3-0 on the young season with a 3-2 win over the Langley Rivermen at the home opener at the Poirier Sports and Leisure Centre.
Brady Shaw picked up his 2nd game winning goal of the season in the third period to put the Express in the lead for good.
Alexander Kerfoot made his season debut for the Express. And it didn't take long for the Harvard committed and New Jersey Devil draft pick to hit the score sheet as he and Zach Pryzbek teamed up to set up John Siemer for a powerplay goal to open the scoring for the Express at 5:10.
Less than a minute later the Rivermen pulled even as 16 year old Victor Dombrovsky was the first player to put a puck past Cole Huggins this season to tie the game at 1 just 54 seconds after Siemer's goal. Huggins had turned aside the first 80 shots sent his way to open the season after posting back to back shutouts last weekend vs. Victoria and Cowichan Valley.
The Express had good energy in the first period. And most of the time saw the Express on the powerplay as the Rivermen took 5 minor penalties in the opening 20 minutes.
Late in the period Langley was called for back to back Unsportsmanlike Conduct penalties giving the Express a 5 on 3 advantage for more than 90 seconds. Malcom McKinney made Langley pay for the undisciplined play as he re-directed a pass through the legs of Darren Hogg to give the Express a 2-1 lead.
Hogg saw 20 Express shots sent his way in the first period alone. He was the main reason that the game remained close all game long. He was tough to beat throughout the course of the night as the Express sent plenty of rubber his way especially in the first two periods. He turned aside 33 of 35 shots he faced through 2 periods.
A number of his saves came off the numerous 2 on 1 breaks the Express were creating off of Langley turnovers.
Langley did pull even in the second period on a nice shot from the right wing by Trevor Cope as he snapped a shot low to the stick side past Cole Huggins.
In the final 40 minutes the powerplays began to even up. Langley had a 5 on 3 of their own in the third period for over a minute but couldn't take their first lead of the game. The Express penalty killing has been a bright spot begin the season. They killed off all 6 Langley powerplays and is a perfect 16 for 16 in the first 3 games to open the season.
Brady Shaw broke the deadlock 5 minutes into the third period as he converted a pass from behind the net from Kerfoot to put the Express up for good.
Siemer & Shaw (1G, 1A), Kerfoot (2A) each had 2 point nights for the Express.
Langley had one last chance in the dying seconds as Tyler Vanscourt had a chance from the left circle, but Huggins stared him down and kept it out to preserve the Express victory.
The Express are back in action looking to improve to 4-0 when they host the Alberni Valley Bulldogs next Friday.
Brady Shaw picked up his 2nd game winning goal of the season in the third period to put the Express in the lead for good.
Alexander Kerfoot made his season debut for the Express. And it didn't take long for the Harvard committed and New Jersey Devil draft pick to hit the score sheet as he and Zach Pryzbek teamed up to set up John Siemer for a powerplay goal to open the scoring for the Express at 5:10.
Less than a minute later the Rivermen pulled even as 16 year old Victor Dombrovsky was the first player to put a puck past Cole Huggins this season to tie the game at 1 just 54 seconds after Siemer's goal. Huggins had turned aside the first 80 shots sent his way to open the season after posting back to back shutouts last weekend vs. Victoria and Cowichan Valley.
The Express had good energy in the first period. And most of the time saw the Express on the powerplay as the Rivermen took 5 minor penalties in the opening 20 minutes.
Late in the period Langley was called for back to back Unsportsmanlike Conduct penalties giving the Express a 5 on 3 advantage for more than 90 seconds. Malcom McKinney made Langley pay for the undisciplined play as he re-directed a pass through the legs of Darren Hogg to give the Express a 2-1 lead.
Hogg saw 20 Express shots sent his way in the first period alone. He was the main reason that the game remained close all game long. He was tough to beat throughout the course of the night as the Express sent plenty of rubber his way especially in the first two periods. He turned aside 33 of 35 shots he faced through 2 periods.
A number of his saves came off the numerous 2 on 1 breaks the Express were creating off of Langley turnovers.
Langley did pull even in the second period on a nice shot from the right wing by Trevor Cope as he snapped a shot low to the stick side past Cole Huggins.
In the final 40 minutes the powerplays began to even up. Langley had a 5 on 3 of their own in the third period for over a minute but couldn't take their first lead of the game. The Express penalty killing has been a bright spot begin the season. They killed off all 6 Langley powerplays and is a perfect 16 for 16 in the first 3 games to open the season.
Brady Shaw broke the deadlock 5 minutes into the third period as he converted a pass from behind the net from Kerfoot to put the Express up for good.
Siemer & Shaw (1G, 1A), Kerfoot (2A) each had 2 point nights for the Express.
Langley had one last chance in the dying seconds as Tyler Vanscourt had a chance from the left circle, but Huggins stared him down and kept it out to preserve the Express victory.
The Express are back in action looking to improve to 4-0 when they host the Alberni Valley Bulldogs next Friday.
Tuesday, September 11, 2012
SHUFFLING THE DECK ON DEFENCE
They have acquired 18 year old defenceman Brett Seldon from the Surrey Eagles in exchange for future considerations.
They have also traded 19 year old defenceman Josh Finkelstein to the Wellington Dukes of the OJHL in exchange for future considerations.
The moves on the backend come on the heels of the Express losing 2nd year defenceman Jason Bird for an indefinite period of time with a shoulder injury suffered in the overtime of the Express' 1-0 win over the Victoria Grizzlies on Friday at the BCHL Showcase in Chilliwack.
Seldon has two years of Junior A experience under his belt having spent the last two seasons with the North York Rangers of the OJHL. The Thornhill Ontario native has 1 goal and 19 points in 88 games the last two seasons. He was an assistant captain with the Rangers last season.
He stands at 6'2 and weighs 205lbs.
Speaking with Head Coach Jon Calvano this evening, he likes the physical presence he will bring to the Express blueline and provide a presence in front of his own net.
Seldon initially came to BC as part of the trade this summer that saw the Surrey Eagles send the rights of Sean McGovern to the Rangers.
Finkelstein played 56 games for the Express last season scoring 2 goals and 9 points. He didn't dress for the Express this weekend in Chilliwack.
He will be heading to one of the top Junior A Programs in the OJHL and will play for Head Coach Marty Abrams.
The Express would like to thank Josh for his contributions and wish him the best of luck in Wellington.
Welcome to the Express Brett.
Monday, September 10, 2012
HUGGINS 1ST BCHL PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Cole Huggins made it a pretty easy decision for the BCHL when it came to handing out their first player of the week honor of the season. He posted back to back shutouts to open the season at the 2012 BCHL Showcase. He made 40 saves in a 1-0 win over Victoria Friday. Then followed that up with a 3-0 win over Cowichan Valley Sunday.
See the full press release from the BCHL below:
Huggins posted an unblemished recored at the BCHL Showcase as he turned aside 74 shots in two games including all 40 in a 1-0 overtime win agains the Victoria Grizzlies where he was named 2nd Star.
The Englewood, Colorado native followed that up with a 34-save effort in a 3-0 win over the Cowichan Valley Capitals and was named 1st Star.
Honourable mentions this week go to: West Kelowna Warriors forward Max French (4G, hat trick vs. Salmon Arm, 2nd Star vs. Salmon Arm)
West Kelowna Warriors forward Brett MacKinnon (2G, 4A, 1st Star vs. Salmon Arm, 3rd Star vs. Surrey)
West Kelowna Warriors defenceman Adam Plant (1G, 2A, game-winner vs. Salmon Arm)
Prince George Spruce Kings forward Lyndon Martell (2G, 2A, overtime game-winner vs. Langley, 1st Star vs. Merritt) Prince George Spruce Kings forward Coltyn Hansen (3G, 1A, 2nd Star vs. Merritt)
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