Post Game: Reign 5, Grizzlies 3.

Ontario drew first blood with a short handed goal 1:44 into the 1st. Utah was able to hold the Reign's tally to a single goal through the rest of the period, then opened the 2nd with two goals of their own to take the lead. However, a minute later, the Reign tallied two goals to tie it, then regain the lead. Late in the 2nd, Ontario added an additional goal to end the period 4-2.

Utah attempted to battle back but was not able to bridge the 2 goal gap, even with the help of a 5-on-3 power play. Both Ontario and Utah scored on power plays late in the 3rd to end the game in Ontario's favor, 5-3.

From the official post game:

The Grizzlies had 1:21 of five-on-three power-play time to start the third period, but were unable to score and the Grizzlies then preceded to commit three minors, one of which was taken advantage of by the Reign who buried a goal to extend their lead to 5-2 at 11:15 of the third period. [utahgrizzlies.com]


post game || Ontario defeats Grizzlies 5-3
gamesheet || Ontario at Utah 1/23/10
photos || 1/23/09 - Utah Grizzlies vs Ontario Reign
highlights || Game Highlights 1/23/10 vs Ontario
interview || Ryan Kinasewich 1/23/10 intermission
blog || Adrian Denny's game day blog

Photo of the Game:


Additional Game Photos/Video:

Bobby Hughes vs Michael Pelech
(not our best work, but whatevs.)

Scoring Summary:

ONT C. Curran (2), 1:44 1st period ; Reign 1, Grizzlies 0
UTA R. Kinasewich (27), 2:47 2nd period (Perry, Hunter); Reign 1, Grizzlies 1
UTA A. Perry (16), 5:36 2nd period (Kinasewich, Maxwell); Reign 1, Grizzlies 2
ONT M. Howe (3), 6:04 2nd period (Pelech, Martens); Reign 2, Grizzlies 2
ONT T. Voce (10), 6:40 2nd period (Francisco, O'Connor); Reign 3, Grizzlies 2
ONT T. Voce (11), 17:03 2nd period (Starling, Francisco); Reign 4, Grizzlies 2
ONT G. Hogeboom (20), 11:15 3rd period (Lenes, Walker); Reign 5, Grizzlies 2
UTA R. Kinasewich (28), 18:33 3rd period (Hunter); Reign 5, Grizzlies 3


What We Think Worked Well: Perry-Hunter-Kinasewich
This line was responsible for all goals scored during this game, 7 of the 8 points earned by the Grizzlies, and 11 out of 31 SOG. We can't deny (nor would we want to) that this line works incredibly well together.

What Could Have Worked Better: Power Play
The Grizzlies have a sizzling power play when they're on, but when it's off, it's completely past the mark. Both Ontario and Utah went 1/6 on the power play and neither were able to capitalize on 5-on-3 situations. However, the Grizzlies had a hard time controling the puck, keeping it in, and even allowed a shorty during their first power play of the night. Maybe we've been spoiled, but compared to the last few games, this definitely could have worked much better for the Grizzlies.

Who Made the Difference: Brock Wilson
Even though we really can't say enough about Captain Kinasewich's star-of-the-game performance in this game, we have to give props to Brock Wilson for his crazy, long-ass, helmet-less shift. He played a good game and took care of business. Check it out:

Definitely in the top 3 best game moments for us (other two: the first Kinasewich goal, Hughes sticking up for himself). Props to Brock.


Stars of the Game:

3. UTA - R. Kinasewich


Additional Notes:

> Ryan Kinasewich, Dylan Hunter, and AJ Perry all racked up multipoint nights.
> Overall, the Grizzlies tallied 31 SOG; Ryan Kinasewich led the team with 8 of the 31.

Grizzlies News and Transactions: Prokop, Friesen traded, Kinasewich named All-Stars Alternate

Defenseman Dustin Friesen was traded to Idaho earlier this week in exchange for defensemen Matt Sorteberg and Kyle Radke.

While none of the players dressed for the game on Wednesday, Sorteberg and Radke should be dressed for the game tonight against Stockton.

We're sad to see Friesen go. He was solid and could take a hit like nobody's business. Luck, Friesen!

Defensemen Patrick Prokop was traded to Cincinnati yesterday in exchange for future considerations. Utah picked up Prokop in a trade to Bakersfield for Evan Stoflet earlier this season.


Kinasewich All-Stars Alternate Captain

Ryan Kinasewich has been named as an Alternate Captain for the National Conference at the All-Stars game. Kinasewich, Perry, and Bartley were selected to represent the Grizzlies at the All-Stars game this year. The game will be played on January 20 and will be broadcast on the B2 and XM radio. The skills competition will be held January 19.


Utah Grizzlies to help with Haiti effort

Grizzbee, Bobby Hughes, and VP Jared Youngman appeared on the KUTV Haiti Relief fund telethon today. Half of the procedes from the games on January 22 and 23 will be donated to the Haiti relief fund.


Luck tonight, Grizzlies!

Utah Grizzlies vs Idaho Steelheads Post Game 12/26/09

Welcome to Christmas.

There has never been a more appropriate time to use that phrase. Kinasewich with his 20th goal of the season, Hughes with a goal, Romano with three assists, Clarke with 2 assists, and Hugo, Crowder, and May all tallying an assist and a goal. And a fight brought to you by RJ. Could there be a better Christmas present for Colley? We think not.

We don't have any pictures from this match because we forgot the SD card for our camera. Fail. And since we're behind, we've decided to not do a full postgame. So for a recap, the official post game is at the Utah Grizzlies' site. Also, you can find the gamesheet at ECHL.com.

Here's to getting caught up after the holidays.

Go Grizzlies!

Utah Grizzlies vs Alaska Aces Post Game 11/28/09

What a night for Alaska.

One of their players got a hat trick and two assists, several of their players had multipoint games, their captain got a 5-on-3 short handed goal, and their goaltender was on fire.

The Grizzlies 3 top players, on the other hand, finished up the game with a -5.

Seriously depressing.

However, Pavli did get his first goal of the season, which was probably the one good thing to come out of this for Utah.

But don't just take our word for it. Go read the official post game at the Utah Grizzlies site and the gamesheet at ECHL.com. Our post game is below.

FIRST PERIOD

Alaska gets the first goal a minute in on Parker.

1-0.

Damnit, this is going to be a repeat of last night.

In the neutral zone: Snatch, Perry, Hunter, Friesen, and Gannon.

Utah pretends to play some defense.

Gannon gets a penalty for tripping.

Killed.

Snatch talks to the ref.

But the Grizzlies hold off Alaska until the end of the period.

When they get their second goal of the night.

End of first. 2-0, Aces.

SECOND PERIOD

Alaska repeats the 1st period, getting a goal in under a minute of play.

3-0.

Different goalie, same lack of defense on Utah's part.

Hughes mourns a missed shot.

Alaska gets a penalty, and the Grizzlies capitalize.

May knocks one in. 3-1.

Points to Hughes and Vlady on the assists.

Goal celebration!

Then Utah gets a penalty.

Parnham goes to the box for high-sticking.

Alaska scores. 4-1.

Some guy at the game got arrested during the 2nd.

This was the most interesting thing to happen for the whole game.

Seriously.

Unfortunately, the picture we got of it is way too blurry.

Alaska gets two more goals in this period.

One of them was a short handed 5-on-3 goal.

Utah was alseep on the ice.

At this point in the game, Kinasewich, Hunter, and Perry all have a -5.

This is not the same team we saw two games ago.

End of second. 6-1, Aces.

THIRD PERIOD

The best thing about this period was Pavli's goal.

His first of the season.

We were actually talking about him getting a goal earlier in the game.

So we were excited about it.

Assists to Dale and Maxwell on that.

Dale is pretty much awesome.

If Kinasewich put in as much effort as Dale did during his shifts, this would have been a completely different game.

There were a lot of penalties.

And two Gannon fights.

The first he was totally punked from behind.

It was ridiculous.

But Alaska probably knew if they didn't cheap shot him, they'd be the one's going down.

Which is what happened in the second fight.

Gannon took Alaska out.

But our camera had died by that point.

Along with the Grizzlies will to live.

Game.

6-2, Alaska.

Post game skate with the team photo:

Stars of the Game:

1. Not Ryan Kinasewich

2. Not Dylan Hunter

3. Not A.J. Perry

NOTES

We're not going to sugar coat this at all. This was quite the pathetic display. And we're pretty sure the boys got an earful from Colley and Curcio, as they should have.

We did have a few questions, though . . .

What happened to our excellent defense?

It seems like Utah was stellar defensively prior to the last two games. Now, all of the sudden the Grizzlies can't break up a play to save their lives, let alone protect the net. There were a couple of moments last night where the defense just let the Aces waltz past them while they were looking at the bench. We could actually see the Aces' setting up the goal from center ice, yet our boys failed to stop it. What gives?

Why aren't we checking anyone?

When Vlady (and Dale) is the only one consistantly throwing a decent check, there's something wrong. May was the only one on our team that looked close to the size of the Alaska players, yet Vlady was the one throwing the checks on these guys? Come on.

Kinasewich, really?

We actually love Kinasewich, don't get us wrong. And when the kid is on fire, he's lethal. He even tallied 9 SOG during this sad excuse for a game. But when you play an entire shift in your defensive zone and your stick doesn't even touch the ice . . . dude. Really? That's a poor show of effort, no matter who you are - from Ovechkin down to peewee hockey. Now, there could be a myriad of reasons as to why Snatch put on such a sad show (jetlag, time zone changes, emo-ness, whatevs), but we still expect to see him play hockey when he steps on the ice.

But again. Who said we knew anything about hockey.
We're just calling it how we see it.

To better luck next time.

Go Grizzlies!

Utah Grizzlies vs Las Vegas Wranglers Post Game 11/21/09

Another solid win for the Grizzlies.

Two goals for Vlady, multipoint nights again for Perry and Hunter, more amazing defense from our blueliners.

The Utah Grizzlies power play currently sits at the top of the league.

Almost another shutout, but Vegas got lucky.

We're a little slow with this one because we have so many pictures to choose from. But we did finally get this up for you. And we had some pretty decent seats (Thanks, Jen!), so we got some nice shots. And we didn't do anything during the intermissions, so we just left those out this time around.

The official Utah Grizzlies post game is up at their site, the gamesheet is at ECHL.com, and our postgame is below.

FIRST PERIOD

Grizzlies start the period a little shaky but quickly get past it.

We don't even know if Vegas had a chance.

O'Keefe with the save.

Utah picks up the first penalty.

Shea goes to the box for holding 3:39 in.

Killed.

Guthrie in the box.

Beljo takes a tour for tripping about 3 minutes later.

Killed.

Maxwell plays some defense.

Bartley with the puck behind the net.

Vegas gets a penalty.

Grizzlies can't capitalize.

35 seconds left in the 1st, Vlady's the first to draw blood. 1-0.

Points to Bartley and Beljo on the assists.

End of first. 1-0, Grizzlies.

SECOND PERIOD

Vegas picks up the first penalty of the 2nd for interference.

Grizzlies capitalize.

May knocks one in. 2-0.

Goal celebration.

Perry and Hunter pick up the assists.

The Grizzlies' power play rocks.

Kotsy and Schwarz go at it.

It was a short one, or we'd have video.

Dale in the corners.

Guthrie picks up the third goal of the night.

Points for blueliners Bartley and Maxwell.

Brooks goes to the box for hooking.

Killed.

Hunter takes the faceoff.

Hughes gets one in. 4-0.

Brooks and Bartley for the assists.

Vegas penalty.

Vlady puts another one away. 5-0.

Perry and Hunter get the points on this one.

Maxwell waits for the faceoff.

This period was all Utah.

Vegas didn't have a chance.

End of second. 5-0, Grizzlies.

THIRD PERIOD

Perry waits for the puck to drop.

Vegas starts the period with a penalty.

Grizzlies can't do anything with it.

Kotsy passes the puck.

We have no idea what's going on in this photo, but Bartley looks mortified. Beljo just looks bored.

Then by some stroke of strange luck, Vegas gets a goal. 5-1.

Then, they get another penalty.

Nothing.

And another penalty.

Nada.

Parnham takes the faceoff.

Grizzlies get a penalty.

Parnham takes a tour for slashing.

Killed dead.

O'Keefe and Friesen protect the net.

Vegas takes a penalty late in the 3rd.

Utah does nothing with it.

Whatevs.

Gannon and Van Buskirk watch from the bench.

Game.

5-1, Grizzlies.

Stars of the Game:

1. Vlady

2. Bartley

3. Perry

NOTES

Well, we think we are in for a tough game tomorrow. Vegas needs to pick up a win and they're going to come out with everything they've got.

But we think the Grizzlies can handle it.

Go Grizzlies!

Utah Grizzlies vs Las Vegas Wranglers Post Game 11/20/09

What a win.

It's nice to see the boys prove they can still play a mean game without their top two scorers.

I mean, we knew they had it in them. We just didn't know if they did.

Multiple point nights for Hunter and Perry; first game, first goal for Parnham; and deadly special teams on the power play (3/5) and PK (0/4). Not to mention the awesome penalty shot by Vlady at the end of the game or O'Keefe's shut out.

And all of this in front of a 9000+ crowd. Nice.

The official Utah Grizzlies post game is up at their site, the gamesheet at ECHL.com, and our song and dance is below.

PreGame Introductions: Pack the House, indeed! We didn't take as many pictures because we were behind the netting. Anthem pictures:

FIRST PERIOD

30 seconds in Pavli gets into a fight.

Wow.

We're thinking this is going to be a wild game.

As soon as Pavli's out of the box, Gannon picks one up for high sticking.

1:36 later, Bartley joins him for tripping.

5-on-3 with two of our blueliners in the box.

Crap.

But the boys kill it with style.

Both teams are looking pretty good in the 1st.

Vegas started out strong, but the Grizzlies start to control the game about halfway through the period.

Vegas gets a penalty.

Grizzlies waste no time capitalizing.

N00b Parnham gets the goal on the power play. 1-0.

First game, first goal.

We're starting to like this kid.

Points on the assists to n00b Hughes and n00b Beljo.

We didn't know Beljo would be able to play.

But we're glad he is.

Kotsy plays some defense.

Nearing the end of the 1st, May knocks one in.

But they don't count it. Rude.

High stick on the puck.

Whatevs.

End of first. 1-0, Grizzlies.

First Intermission: Little kids play hockey. Adorable.

SECOND PERIOD

Vegas takes an early penalty.

And May makes up for his uncounted goal. 2-0.

Points to Hunter and Perry.

The only bad thing about this period, is that we were sitting behind the Grizzlies' net.

The puck rarely came down our way.

Dale was all over the ice.

Damn.

Everywhere the puck was, Dale was.

Awesome shifts from this kid.

The boys dominated this period.

Seriously. 18 SOG to Vegas's 3.

Ouch, Vegas.

We know we haven't said enough about our blueliners so far this year.

They're pretty incredible.

And their play kind of says it all.

Late in the 2nd, Grizzlies get another power play opportunity.

And Hunter buries it. 3-0.

Points to Maxwell and Hunter on the assists.

Both Perry and Hunter just picked up multipoint nights.

O'Keefe in goal.

Vegas gets another penalty at the end of the 2nd.

Grizzlies will start the 3rd with 1:24 left in it.

End of second. 3-0, Grizzlies.

Second Intermission: Ummmm . . . here's a picture of the crowd.

THIRD PERIOD

Vegas came out with a vengence.

At first we wondered if Utah would keep up.

We stopped taking pictures at this point and opted to watch the game.

Utah started out with a partial power play.

Nothing.

Vegas was pretty amazing at chasing the Grizzlies down in their own end.

Vlady had some amazing shifts.

Grizzlies get another power play.

Nothing.

Vegas is starting to pick things up, but it's too little too late.

Grizzlies are back on their game.

Then, Brooks goes to the box for Interference.

Joni had a few strokes, but . . .

Killed.

Hughes follows shortly after for hooking.

Killed beautifully.

Vegas had no chance on this one. They couldn't even keep it in.

Then, as Vegas is setting up a shot, Vlady swoops in.

Vlady's tripped on the breakaway.

Penalty shot.

Vlady buries it. 4-0.

You could see it going in before he even shot it.

Ouzas had no chance. Which is the perfect theme of the game.

Game.

4-0, Grizzlies.

Stars of the Game

1. O'Keefe with the shutout

2. Hunter with one goal, one assist

3. Perry with two assists.

NOTES

Nice to see the n00bs holding their own. We had a hunch that Parnham would get a goal in this game, we just didn't realize it would be the first one.

We need to pay attention to the lines tonight so we can make some new fantasy lines. We've got at least 3 new faces to work with and we're not familiar with their methods yet. However Colley and Curcio set them up last night was pretty sweet by us - no complaints here. We love the idea of a Kotsy-somebody-Pavli line, we just need to figure out a third person. for that.

Kind of administrative, but we know our comments are messed up on the page. We're working on fixing that. Sorry. :(

That's all for now.

Go Grizzlies!

Game Day: Utah Grizzlies vs Las Vegas

We're running out of things to say about Vegas.

You'd think we could come up with something after a week.

Nope.

Utah Grizzlies have lost both of their top scorers to call-ups. Vegas hasn't really been untouched in that department either. We're hoping this will even out the odds. Yo's game day blog covers this in a litle more depth.

On the defense end, it sounds like Brooks is back. He was pretty solid defensively last year, so we're hoping to see this from him tonight. Also, the Grizzlies confirmed our Parnham and Hughes rumors from earlier this week. They sound like they will be good additions. Nice.

Beljo won't be in a Grizzlies jersey tonight. Apparently, he still has work permits and stuff to deal with.

We really don't have much else to say today.

We've been dishing all week, what with the call-ups, trades, and signings.

We can't even think of any good predictions.

So . . .

Go Grizzlies!

Brett Parnham to join Utah Grizzlies from OHL, Bobby Hughes from AHL

We didn't get to listen to all of Grizzlies' Live last night because apparently 1230 AM does not work in North Utah County. Grr.
But what we did hear rocked. Woot, Pavli and Kotsy!

It sounds like the Utah Grizzlies are getting some new blood from the OHL and some sent down from the AHL to help cover the holes made by Kinasewich and Sixsmith moving up in the hockey world. Here's 2 of the n00bs to the team.

Brett Parnham is joining the Utah Grizzlies from the Oshawa Generals in the OHL. We don't know if he played for them this season, but last season he racked up 76 points (50 goals, 26 assists) in 56 games. Nice.



Bobby Hughes is also joining the boys from Bridgeport where he's played 5 games so far this year.

And yes, we were correct about Caria being traded to Florida. Utah Grizzlies posted the news late yesterday afternoon. Enter Beljo, exit Caria.

While we still have mixed emotions on that trade, we can say that Jadran Beljo has been playing in Europe with the Medveščak Zagreb so far this season. That's former Grizzlies defenseman Andy Sertich's current team.

We miss Serty.

In other semi-related Grizzlies news, Abbotsford beat Hamilton last night, 4-1. Ouch! We didn't hear much on Meyers, but Snatch had 1 SOG. It went wide of the net, but was apparently close enough to make the announcer Derek Wills excited. (Yes, we were listening.)

Speaking of exciting, it sounds like the Bulldogs had a smoother night last night in Abbotsford than they did a couple of days ago. We snagged this from their Twitter:

Bulldogs outworked and outplayed by the Heat last night...rematch in Abbotsford tonight. The team isn't skating this morning.
Curtis Sanford will start, Mathieu Carle is on his way to Abbotsford from Montreal and will play. No fires or earthquakes yet today LOL

Wills called the game last night the 3rd natural disaster to happen for the Bulldogs since arriving in Abbotsford: hotel fire, earthquake, then their 4-1 loss.

And a little Sixsmith news . . . sort of. Bridgeport finally decided to post an article on signing Sixsmith to a P.T.O. so we're posting the link: Sixsmith Joins Sound Tigers.

We'll post more Grizzlies related news if we find it!

But that's all for now.

Go Grizzlies!