Tuesday, April 28, 2009
Website is up!
The new TGC website is up and running. We are continuing to update our alumni page with goalies who have been a part of TGC through MSU-Mankato, Shattuck-St. Mary's, or our Prodigy School. Feel free to send along an action shot of yourself to coachdes@thegoalieclub.com if you are looking to be included in the Alumni page or if you are wanting to update your current picture on the TGC/Alumni page.
Friday, April 17, 2009
NEW WEBSITE TO LAUNCH SOON
The Goalie Club has revamped it's website and is very excited that the new site will be up and running soon. TGC prides itself on a certain passion that is difficult to explain. We like to be the best at whatever it is we are doing; whether it's teaching goalies, developing new programs, updating drills, writing blogs, or updating our website, we will always GO FOR IT!
Keep your browser open and check out the new website later on this week at www.thegoalieclub.com
And for those of you who are familiar with the TGC video (and Coaches Corner for Tuesday's video, when something goes horribly wrong) as soon as you see the new site you can say, "there it is! TEXTBOOK!" because that's exactly how you'll feel about it!
Keep your browser open and check out the new website later on this week at www.thegoalieclub.com
And for those of you who are familiar with the TGC video (and Coaches Corner for Tuesday's video, when something goes horribly wrong) as soon as you see the new site you can say, "there it is! TEXTBOOK!" because that's exactly how you'll feel about it!
Monday, April 13, 2009
Sadjadi Completes Rookie Season In GMHL
Geoff Sadjadi, an SSM Alum who won a National Championship with the Sabers in 2008 recently completed his rookie season with the Innisfil Lakers (Innisfil, ON, Canada) of the Greater Metro Junior 'A' Hockey League. Sadjadi, a 5'9, 160 lb, 19-year old from Faribault, MN and the Lakers finished the regular season as South Division Champions with a record of 36-6-0-1 for 73 pts, just 2 points ahead of second place Bradford. The Lakers made it to the South Division Finals beating the Ontario Lightning Rams 3 games to 1 in a best-of-five series in the Quarterfinals. Innisfil received a 'bye' in the Semifinals before falling to the Deseronto Storm in six games in a best-of-seven series in the South Division Finals.
Sadj finished the regular season 14-3 in 17 games played and 930 minutes between the pipes for the Lakers. There were no statistics available for saves or save percentage during the regular season, but Geoff finished third in the GMHL with a 2.90 goals against average, giving up just 45 goals, while posting 1 shutout, 1 assist, and racking up 17 penalty minutes. During the playoffs, Sadj went 3-3 in 326 minutes, giving up 20 goals, stopping 86 of 106 shots on goal for a .811 save percentage and 3.68 goals against average, and picking up 4 penalty minutes.
Sadj finished the regular season 14-3 in 17 games played and 930 minutes between the pipes for the Lakers. There were no statistics available for saves or save percentage during the regular season, but Geoff finished third in the GMHL with a 2.90 goals against average, giving up just 45 goals, while posting 1 shutout, 1 assist, and racking up 17 penalty minutes. During the playoffs, Sadj went 3-3 in 326 minutes, giving up 20 goals, stopping 86 of 106 shots on goal for a .811 save percentage and 3.68 goals against average, and picking up 4 penalty minutes.
Wednesday, April 8, 2009
"Doc" named to RBK Second-Team All-USHL
Congratulations to Lincoln Stars goaltender Kevin Murdock for being selected to the RBK Second-Team All-USHL. "Doc" led the Lincoln Stars to the top of the West Division in just his second season in the USHL. In 35 regular season games for the Stars, he compiled a record of 21-10-4 (W-L-OTL). In 2005:11 minutes between the pipes, Murdock made 860 saves, giving up 75 goals and recording 1 shutout. He leads the league in both goals against average (2.24) and save percentage (.920) through the regular season. We wish Kevin Murdock and the Lincoln Stars the best of luck as they being the 2009 playoffs on Friday, April 10. The Stars will take on the Sioux Falls Stampede in the first round best-of five-series in the battle for the Clark Cup. Friday, April 10 @ Lincoln
Saturday, April 11 @ Lincoln
Tuesday, April 14 @ Sioux Falls
Friday, April 17 @ Sioux Falls, if necessary
Saturday, April 18 @ Lincoln, if necessary
Monday, April 6, 2009
SSM Girls Prep: 19U National Champions!
In her final game as a Saber, Becca Ruegsegger was at her best. Leading the team into the third with a 2-0 lead, she made 18 saves through the first two periods of play, however she did need a little help from a friend. Brianna Decker, a senior center from Dousman, WI also chipped in with a save of her own. During a scramble late in the second period, she recognized Ruegsegger out of position and came in behind her with a perfect butterfly slide to Becca's blocker side post to make a pad save and allow Ruegsegger to cover for a whistle. Decker's save helped keep the Mission off the board through 2 periods of play.
In a penalty filled third, Becca stopped 20 of 21 shots and was SSM's best penalty killer. She was instrumental in holding the Chicago Mission scoreless on 9 power-play opportunities, 3 of which were 5-on-3s and allowed just one even strength goal. Becca finished the game with 38 saves and a 5-1 victory to cap off a great career as a National Champion.
For the tournament, the senior goaltender stopped 124 of 132 shots on goal in 298 minutes between the pipes. She had a perfect 6-0 record to go along with 2 shutouts and 1 assist with a .939 save percentage and 1.37 goals against average.
CONGRATULATIONS SSM GIRLS PREP:
2009 19U NATIONAL CHAMPIONS!
In a penalty filled third, Becca stopped 20 of 21 shots and was SSM's best penalty killer. She was instrumental in holding the Chicago Mission scoreless on 9 power-play opportunities, 3 of which were 5-on-3s and allowed just one even strength goal. Becca finished the game with 38 saves and a 5-1 victory to cap off a great career as a National Champion.
For the tournament, the senior goaltender stopped 124 of 132 shots on goal in 298 minutes between the pipes. She had a perfect 6-0 record to go along with 2 shutouts and 1 assist with a .939 save percentage and 1.37 goals against average.
CONGRATULATIONS SSM GIRLS PREP:
2009 19U NATIONAL CHAMPIONS!
Sunday, April 5, 2009
National Tournament: Semi-finals
Becca Ruegsegger picked up her 5th win of the tournament in a 5-3 victory against a physical Colorado Select team. Despite being down 2-0 early in the game, Becca was able to shut down the Colorado offense to allow the Sabers to get back into the game, scoring 5 second period goals. Becca stopped 18 of 21 shots, bringing her tournament totals to 124 saves on 131 shots in 255 minutes of action. She goes into the Championship with a .947 save percentage and 1.4 goals against average with 2 shutouts.
The 16U Girls lost their semi-final game 2-1 to Team Illinois. Erin Krichiver stopped 16 of 18 shots on net, but gave up two power-play goals in the loss. Krich finished the tournament with a 2-2 record, a .903 save percentage, stopping 65 of the 72 shots she faced in 204 minutes of action, and a 1.75 goals against average.
The 16U Girls lost their semi-final game 2-1 to Team Illinois. Erin Krichiver stopped 16 of 18 shots on net, but gave up two power-play goals in the loss. Krich finished the tournament with a 2-2 record, a .903 save percentage, stopping 65 of the 72 shots she faced in 204 minutes of action, and a 1.75 goals against average.
Saturday, April 4, 2009
Day 4: Quarterfinals
Girls Prep 19U defeated the Ohio Flames 7-2 in Quarterfinal action Saturday morning. Becca Ruegsegger made her third consecutive start, stopping 23 of 25 shots in 42 minutes of play. Lauren Joarnt, a junior from White Bear Lake, MN came in with 9 minutes to play in the third and made a couple of textbook stops on plays in tight and finished the game with 5 saves.
Boys Prep 18U lost 5-4 to the Dallas Stars Saturday afternoon in their Quarterfinal matchup in Pittsburgh, PA. Garrett Jensen stopped 19 of 24 shots in the game. On the tournament, Jens was 2-1 with 10 goals against in 153 minutes of action. He made 63 saves on 73 shots for a .863 save percentage and 3.33 goals against average.
SSM 16U Girls squeaked by with a come-from-behind 2-1 win in Quarterfinal action against Belle Tire in the Girls 16U Tournament. Erin Krichiver stopped 17 of the 18 shots she faced and surrendered one powerplay goal to pick up the win.
The Boys 16U team lost 7-6 in overtime to Compuware in Quarterfinal action at the Boys Tier I 16U Tournament. A.T. stopped 40 of 47 shots bringing his tournament totals to 83 saves on 92 shots with 9 goals against in 160 minutes (.902 save percentage, 2.89 goals against average) with a record of 2-1.
Bantam Tier I lost 3-2 to the Colorado Thunderbirds in Boys Tier I 14U Quarterfinal action. Kyle Hayton stopped 22 of the 25 shots he faced through 2 periods of play. For the tournament, Hayton finished the tournament with a record of 1-1 while holding a .915 save percentage and 2.32 goals against average. Oscar Dansk took over in the third and stopped all 5 shots he faced. Oscar finished the tournament with a record of 2-1 with a .886 save percentage and 2.09 goals against average.
Boys Prep 18U lost 5-4 to the Dallas Stars Saturday afternoon in their Quarterfinal matchup in Pittsburgh, PA. Garrett Jensen stopped 19 of 24 shots in the game. On the tournament, Jens was 2-1 with 10 goals against in 153 minutes of action. He made 63 saves on 73 shots for a .863 save percentage and 3.33 goals against average.
SSM 16U Girls squeaked by with a come-from-behind 2-1 win in Quarterfinal action against Belle Tire in the Girls 16U Tournament. Erin Krichiver stopped 17 of the 18 shots she faced and surrendered one powerplay goal to pick up the win.
The Boys 16U team lost 7-6 in overtime to Compuware in Quarterfinal action at the Boys Tier I 16U Tournament. A.T. stopped 40 of 47 shots bringing his tournament totals to 83 saves on 92 shots with 9 goals against in 160 minutes (.902 save percentage, 2.89 goals against average) with a record of 2-1.
Bantam Tier I lost 3-2 to the Colorado Thunderbirds in Boys Tier I 14U Quarterfinal action. Kyle Hayton stopped 22 of the 25 shots he faced through 2 periods of play. For the tournament, Hayton finished the tournament with a record of 1-1 while holding a .915 save percentage and 2.32 goals against average. Oscar Dansk took over in the third and stopped all 5 shots he faced. Oscar finished the tournament with a record of 2-1 with a .886 save percentage and 2.09 goals against average.
Day 3: SSM @ Nationals
Oscar Dansk stopped 21 of 24 shots and held strong stopping all 3 shots in the shootout in a 4-3 win over the Mid-Fairfield Blues. Oscar is now 2-0 in 2 games with 101 minutes between the pips stopping 34 of 39 shots on net while giving up 5 goals, 2 of which came while SSM was a player short (0.872 save percentage, 2.38 gaa). Oscar won the goalie portion of the Boys Tier I 14U Skills Competition.
Anthony "A.T." Terenzio stopped 17 of 18 shots in a 3-1 victory over the Connecticut Wolves. For the tournament A.T. is 1-1 with an OT loss in 107 minutes. He holds an .892 save percentage and 3.810 goals against average with 66 saves on 74 shots.
Kurt Williams got the start for the Boys Prep team for his first action in the Tier I Boys 18U tournament. Williams stopped 23 of 26 shots, but gave up 2 goals in a shootout as they SSM Boys Prep suffered a 4-3 shootout loss to the LA Jr. Kings.
Erin Krichiver led the 16U Girls Team to a 3-1 victory over the Alaska Icebreakers. Krich stopped 10 of 11 shots in 51 minutes of play. In 2 starts, she holds a 1-1 record with 32 saves on 36 shots and 4 goals against in 102 minutes (.889 save percentage, 2.00 goals against average).
Anthony "A.T." Terenzio stopped 17 of 18 shots in a 3-1 victory over the Connecticut Wolves. For the tournament A.T. is 1-1 with an OT loss in 107 minutes. He holds an .892 save percentage and 3.810 goals against average with 66 saves on 74 shots.
Kurt Williams got the start for the Boys Prep team for his first action in the Tier I Boys 18U tournament. Williams stopped 23 of 26 shots, but gave up 2 goals in a shootout as they SSM Boys Prep suffered a 4-3 shootout loss to the LA Jr. Kings.
Erin Krichiver led the 16U Girls Team to a 3-1 victory over the Alaska Icebreakers. Krich stopped 10 of 11 shots in 51 minutes of play. In 2 starts, she holds a 1-1 record with 32 saves on 36 shots and 4 goals against in 102 minutes (.889 save percentage, 2.00 goals against average).
Becca Ruegsegger continued her strong play for the 19U Girls Prep team in stopping 33 of 35 shots on goal in 51 minutes of play to get the 5-2 win over LA Selects. Becca also won the goaltending competition in the Girls 19U Skills Competition.
Thursday, April 2, 2009
DAY 2: SSM @ Nationals
Kyle Hayton, a freshman from Colorado, backstopped the Boys Tier I 14U team to a 4-3 shootout victory against the LA Selects. Kyle stopped 38 of 41 shots in 53 minutes of action in Plano, TX.
Peter Traber, a sophomore from Houston, TX got the nod in Plano, TX for the Boys 16U team against the Alaska All-Stars. Traber turned away 29 of 32 shots in 51 minutes of action as the Sabers fell to the All-Stars 4-1, with an empty net goal against.
Garrett Jensen backstopped the SSM Boys Prep Team to a 3-2 victory over Team Maryland in Boys Tier I 18U tournament action. Jens stopped 26 of 28 shots in 51 minutes of action. Jensen is now 2-0 in the tournament with a 0.898 save percentage and a 2.50 goals against in 102 minutes.
Erin Krichiver, a sophomore from Chicago, IL got her first start in the girls 16U tournament against a feisty Connecticut Polar Bear team. Krichiver allowed stopped 22 of 25 shots in 51 minutes of action in a tough 3-2 loss in Rochester, NY.
Becca Ruegsegger continued her solid play in net posting a 19 save shutout in a 4-0 win over the Mid-Fairfield, Connecticut Stars. Becca also had a solid game of playing the puck and picking up an assist on the game-winning goal, catching the Stars on a line change, turning an SSM 3-on-1 into an Amanda Kessel goal. Ruegsegger is now 2-0 with 2 shutouts, turning aside all 48 shots she's faced, to go along with 1 assist.
Peter Traber, a sophomore from Houston, TX got the nod in Plano, TX for the Boys 16U team against the Alaska All-Stars. Traber turned away 29 of 32 shots in 51 minutes of action as the Sabers fell to the All-Stars 4-1, with an empty net goal against.
Garrett Jensen backstopped the SSM Boys Prep Team to a 3-2 victory over Team Maryland in Boys Tier I 18U tournament action. Jens stopped 26 of 28 shots in 51 minutes of action. Jensen is now 2-0 in the tournament with a 0.898 save percentage and a 2.50 goals against in 102 minutes.
Erin Krichiver, a sophomore from Chicago, IL got her first start in the girls 16U tournament against a feisty Connecticut Polar Bear team. Krichiver allowed stopped 22 of 25 shots in 51 minutes of action in a tough 3-2 loss in Rochester, NY.
Becca Ruegsegger continued her solid play in net posting a 19 save shutout in a 4-0 win over the Mid-Fairfield, Connecticut Stars. Becca also had a solid game of playing the puck and picking up an assist on the game-winning goal, catching the Stars on a line change, turning an SSM 3-on-1 into an Amanda Kessel goal. Ruegsegger is now 2-0 with 2 shutouts, turning aside all 48 shots she's faced, to go along with 1 assist.
Shattuck-St. Mary's at National Championships
Five Shattuck-St. Mary's Hockey teams are participating in the USA Hockey National Championships.
The Bantam Tier I is participating in the 14U Tournament in Plano, TX. Oscar Dansk and Kyle Hayton backstop the SSM Bantam team. The Boys 16U team, featuring the goaltending tandem of "A.T." Terenzio and Peter Traber are playing in Chesterfield, MO in the Tier I 16U Boys Tournament. The Boys Prep squad is playing in Pittsburgh, PA in the Tier I 18U tournament with Garrett Jensen and Kurt Williams sharing netminding duties. The 16U Girls and Girls Prep are playing in the 16U and 19U tournaments in Rochester, NY. Erin Krichiver and Jorie Walters are in net for the 16U team, while Becca Ruegsegger and Lauren Joarnt anchor the 19U Girls Prep squad.
All five teams were victorious on day one of their respective tournaments.
Oscar Dansk, a freshman from Sweden stopped 13 of 15 shots in 48 minutes of action to come away with a 3-2 win against the Panthers Alliance in the first game of the Tier I 14U Boys Tournament in Plano, TX.
In Tier I 16U action in Chesterfield, MO, despite falling behind the TPH Thunder in the first period, the boys scored a PP goal in the third and A.T., a sophomore goaltender from New Canaan, CT shut the door stopping 26 of 27 shots, including 6 shots in OT, in 56 minutes and won 2-1 in a shootout on a goal by Jimmy Mullin, a junior forward from Blackwood, NJ.
Garrett Jensen, a senior from Salinas, CA stopped 18 of 21 shots in 51 minutes of action to get a 4-3 win over the Mid-Fairfield Blues for the Boys Prep Team in Pittsburgh, PA in the first game of the Tier I 18U Boys Tournament.
Jorie Walters, a freshman from Iowa, stopped 6 of 7 shots in 51 minutes of play in her debut at the Girls 16U tournament in Rochester, NY recording a 5-1 win over the Montgomery Blue Devils.
Becca Ruegsegger, a senior from Lakewood, CO recorded a 29 save shutout in 51 minutes of action in an 8-0 victory over the Washington Pride in the first game of the Girls 19U tournament in Rochester, NY.
The Bantam Tier I is participating in the 14U Tournament in Plano, TX. Oscar Dansk and Kyle Hayton backstop the SSM Bantam team. The Boys 16U team, featuring the goaltending tandem of "A.T." Terenzio and Peter Traber are playing in Chesterfield, MO in the Tier I 16U Boys Tournament. The Boys Prep squad is playing in Pittsburgh, PA in the Tier I 18U tournament with Garrett Jensen and Kurt Williams sharing netminding duties. The 16U Girls and Girls Prep are playing in the 16U and 19U tournaments in Rochester, NY. Erin Krichiver and Jorie Walters are in net for the 16U team, while Becca Ruegsegger and Lauren Joarnt anchor the 19U Girls Prep squad.
All five teams were victorious on day one of their respective tournaments.
Oscar Dansk, a freshman from Sweden stopped 13 of 15 shots in 48 minutes of action to come away with a 3-2 win against the Panthers Alliance in the first game of the Tier I 14U Boys Tournament in Plano, TX.
In Tier I 16U action in Chesterfield, MO, despite falling behind the TPH Thunder in the first period, the boys scored a PP goal in the third and A.T., a sophomore goaltender from New Canaan, CT shut the door stopping 26 of 27 shots, including 6 shots in OT, in 56 minutes and won 2-1 in a shootout on a goal by Jimmy Mullin, a junior forward from Blackwood, NJ.
Garrett Jensen, a senior from Salinas, CA stopped 18 of 21 shots in 51 minutes of action to get a 4-3 win over the Mid-Fairfield Blues for the Boys Prep Team in Pittsburgh, PA in the first game of the Tier I 18U Boys Tournament.
Jorie Walters, a freshman from Iowa, stopped 6 of 7 shots in 51 minutes of play in her debut at the Girls 16U tournament in Rochester, NY recording a 5-1 win over the Montgomery Blue Devils.
Becca Ruegsegger, a senior from Lakewood, CO recorded a 29 save shutout in 51 minutes of action in an 8-0 victory over the Washington Pride in the first game of the Girls 19U tournament in Rochester, NY.
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