Dauphin Kings @ Swan Valley Stampeders October 30

DAUPHIN KINGS (9-8-2-0) 20 Points 5th in the Sherwood Division

SWAN VALLEY STAMPEDERS (12-7-1-0) 25 Points 1st in Sherwood Division

The Dauphin Kings will try and salvage their first points against the Swan Valley Stampeders this regular season. The Kings got off to a strong start last night on home ice and even scored on their third shot of the game, as Jeff Archibald was able to beat Stampeders goaltender Jason Argue to make it 1-0. After that it was all Swan Valley as the Stampeders were able to get shots through the Kings defence, and even jumped on several rebounds making Brett Willows evening less than enjoyable. Despite a third period powerplay goal by Kyle Krzyzaniak, Dauphin dropped their fifth game in a row at Credit Union Place by a score of 4-2.

This month the Kings sport a record of 4-3 on the road; the Stampeders are 4-1-1 at the Centennial Arena. Marlin Murray returns behind the bench this evening after serving a two game suspension.

The only meeting in Swan River this regular season ended in a 3-1 Stampeders win back on October 2nd. The Kings outshot Swan Valley 33-32 by only managed a late third period powerplay goal courtesy of Shane Luke. The Stampeders goals came from Tyler O’Connor, Dylan Reimer and Clark Byczynski short-handed. The goaltending match-up between Dylan Wells and Brett Willows was great to watch as Wells stopped 32 shots for the victory and Willows made 29 saves for the loss.

The Dauphin Kings will look to continue their streak of nine straight games with at least one powerplay goal.

Looking at the Sherwood Division, the Kings are fifth with 9 wins and 20 points. The Neepawa Natives are one point ahead of the Kings for fourth spot thanks to a 6-1 drubbing of the Winnipeg Blues last night. Neepawa is the hottest team in the MJHL right with six straight wins heading into tonight’s tilt with the Steinbach Pistons.

The Swan Valley Stampeders continue to lead the Division with 12 wins and 25 points. Five points separate first place Swan Valley, second place Portage, third place OCN, fourth place Neepawa and fifth place Dauphin.

SEASON SERIES

SWAN VALLEY is 3-0 versus DAUPHIN. The STAMPEDERS have 9 goals while the Kings have 4.

HEAD TO HEAD STATS

SWAN VALLEY STAMPEDERS

Clark Byczynski 3 games (2G, 1A, 3PTS, PPG, SHG, 12PIM)
Brendan Mitchell 3 games (3A, 3PTS, 18PIM)
Shelby Gray 3 games (1G, 1A, 2PTS, 4PIM, GWG)
Luke Hill 2 games (1G, 1A, 2PTS, 2PIM, GWG)
Brad McDonald 2 games (2A, 2PTS, 20PIM)
Hugo Allard 1 game (1G, 1PT)
Connor Pennell 3 games (1G, 1PT, 2PIM)
Jeff Peel 2 games (1G, 1PT, PPG)
Dylan Reimer 3 games (1G, 1PT, GWG)
Dylan Trowell 17PIM in 3 games
Eric Rochefort 2PIM in 3 games

Dylan Wells 2 games (2-0) 1.00 GAA .975 SV PCT
Jason Argue 1 game (1-0) 2.00 GAA .939 SV PCT

DAUPHIN KINGS

Jeff Archibald 3 games (1G, 1PT)
Colton Graf 2 games (1G, 1PT, PPG)
Shane Luke 3 games (1G, 1PT, PPG)
Kyle Krzyzaniak 1 game (1G, 1PT)
Bryn Chyzyk 3 games (1A, 1PT, 2PIM)
Chris Daniels 3 games (1A, 1PT, 19PIM)
Quentin Holmes 1 game (1A, 1PT, 2PIM)
Brenden Kotyk, Jeremy Peeke and Matt McAleenan 1 game each (1A, 1PT)
Calvin Cairns 20PIM in 2 games played
Eddie Friesen 4PIM in 1 game
JR Krolik and Landon Hall 2PIM each

Brett Willows 3 games (0-3) 2.70 GAA .919 SV PCT

POWERPLAY

Swan Valley Stampeders 2/11  18%
Dauphin Kings 3/11  27%

PENALTY KILL

Swan Valley Stampeders 8 for 11  73%
Dauphin Kings 9 for 11  82%

STREAKS

Jeff Archibald 2 games (2G, 2PTS)
Shelby Gray 2 games (2G, 1A, 3PTS)
Brendan Mitchell 2 games (2A, 2PTS)

GOAL LESS SKIDS

[Keep in mind the players with a (0) beside their name do not have a goal this season]

DAUPHIN KINGS

Calvin Cairns 14 games (0)
Mathew Backhouse 13 games (0)
Derek Falloon 7 games
Eddie Friesen 6 games
Jared Morris 5 games
Dayton Shaw 5 games
Quentin Holmes 5 games
Chris Daniels 4 games
Shane Luke 3 games

SWAN VALLEY STAMPEDERS

Ryan Marshall 1G in 12 games
Brendan Mitchell 20 games (0)
Dylan Trowell 20 games (0)
Luke Hill 10 games
Terrence Jorgenson 11 games
Tyler O’Connor 9 games
Brent Wilson 9 games
Cramer Coulthart 3 games
Brad McDonald 3 games
Eric Rochefort 3 games

We’ll have the broadcast tonight starting with the pre-game show at 7:05. In the booth with me this evening will be Adam Bernardin and Christian Laughland.

Happy Halloween!