The Colts on to Game 3

I hope everyone had a great Easter!

The Barrie Colts are on to game # 3 versus Brampton tonight.

The Colts dominated Game 1 last Thursday, 5-3, and clinched game number 2 yesterday afternoon 3-2 in OT.

Yesterday's game saw Barrie out-shoot Brampton 42-25...

LEADING SCORERS;

Alexander Burmistrov leads the Colts with six goals and six assists in the post-season... that is good enough for 6th place in the OHL playoff point race.



1 Nazem Kadri London Knights 7 6 12 18
2 Taylor Hall Windsor Spitfires 6 9 5 14
3 Phil McRae Plymouth Whalers 7 6 8 14
4 Daniel Erlich London Knights 7 8 5 13
5 Ryan Hayes Plymouth Whalers 7 6 7 13
6 Alexander Burmistrov Barrie Colts 6 6 6 12
7 Ryan Ellis Windsor Spitfires 6 1 11 12
8 Bryan Cameron Barrie Colts 6 7 4 11

Tonight's Game;

Barrie Hosts Brampton at the BMC. Game time is 7:30.

UPDATE!!! - First ever kyleblogskyle contest!!!

Thanks for playing everyone!

It's April 1st... there is no Green Maple Leaf Player. There is an Ipod, but no one gets it.

Ok, there is no Ipod either.

I am sorry for lying to all of you April fools.

Somewhere on this blog, you will find a Toronto Maple Leaf player, whose name has been written in Green!

The first to find this name, will win and I-pod touch.

GO!

The Colts Stampede into Round 2!

The latest on the Colts.

Round 2 will begin on Thursday night.

The Colts defeated Brampton in all six games in the regular season, out-scoring their division rivals 23-10.

ROUND 2 SCHEDULE

Game 1 Brampton @ Barrie, Thursday, April 1st, 7:30 p.m.
Game 2 Barrie @ Brampton, Sunday, April 4th, 2:00 p.m.
Game 3 Brampton @ Barrie, Monday, April 5th, 7:30 p.m.
Game 4 Barrie @ Brampton, Wednesday, April 7th, 7:00 p.m.
Game 5 Brampton @ Barrie, Friday, April 9th, 7:30 p.m.
Game 6 Barrie @ Brampton, Sunday, April 11th, 2:00 p.m.
Game 7 Brampton @ Barrie, Monday, April 12th, 7:30 p.m.

Colts play Thursday - New Leaf! - UPDATED

The Colts continue to wait;

The Barrie Colts will find out tonight who their opponent for the second round of the playoffs will be. Kingston and Brampton play a big game 7 this evening... with the winner facing Barrie.

A New Leaf;

Following last year's trend, Brian Burke has secured a College Player. Brayden Irwin was signed to a two-year entry-level contract.

The 6-foot-5, 215-pound forward led his NCAA team with 34 points. Irwin was set to practice with the club today, and lace-up for the team later this week.

Irwin went to the same college (Vermont) as Viktor Stalberg, and even played on the same line. We will have to see whether the chemistry carries over to the NHL game!

Update;

I have found a little more info on Irwin's game.

Although he is a big guy, Brayden's game is not that of a fighter. He is great on the boards, and has decent hands for a guy his size.

Some similarities have been drawn between Irwin and Hanson, although Irwin seems to me more like a Blake Wheeler type player. Big body that will score a few goals as well.

Brian Burke has pegged the new acquisition as a top 6 forward, but only time will tell if he fits into that role, or sits on the 3rd/4th line with Hanson and Mitchell.

Some Awards for the Colts!

Every year, the coaches of the OHL vote on 12 different categories of who are some of the best players in the league... and the results are in!

A few notes...
The number in the brackets are the votes awarded.
Red are Barrie Colts.
Blue are Leaf prospects. There are not many!


EASTERN CONFERENCE

Most Underrated Player
Ken Peroff, Brampton (23)
Luke Judson, Belleville (19)
Andrew Agozzino, Niagara (18)

Most Improved Player
Christian Thomas, Oshawa (30)
Cody Lindsay, Ottawa (25)
Luke Judson, Belleville (13)

Smartest Player
Cody Hodgson, Brampton (23)
Alex Pietrangelo, Barrie (22)
Cameron Gaunce, Mississauga (15)?

Hardest Worker
Alex Friesen, Niagara (21)
Kyle Clifford, Barrie (19)
Casey Cizikas, Mississauga (14)

Best Playmaker
Luke Pither, Barrie (41)
Ryan Spooner, Peterborough (16)
Cameron Gaunce, Mississauga tied Calvin de Haan, Oshawa, tied Cody Lindsay, Ottawa

Most Dangerous in the Goal Area
Bryan Cameron, Barrie (40)
Christian Thomas, Oshawa (17)
Tyler Toffoli, Ottawa (12)

Best Skater
Shawn Lalonde, Belleville (32)
Alex Hutchings, Barrie (27)
Scott Tanski, Brampton (12)

Best Shot
Bryan Cameron, Barrie (34)
Christian Thomas, Oshawa (19)
Cody Hodgson, Brampton (13)

Hardest Shot
Erik Gudbranson, Kingston (24)
Christian Thomas, Oshawa (22)
Cody Hodgson, Brampton (13)

Best Stickhandler
Alexander Burmistrov, Barrie (35)
Cody Hodgson, Brampton (17)
Christian Thomas, Oshawa tied Tyler Toffoli, Ottawa tied Ryan Spooner, Peterborough

Best on Face-Offs
Alex Friesen, Niagara (27)
Casey Cizikas, Mississauga (22)
Cody Lindsay, Ottawa (10)

Best Body Checker
Matt Clark, Brampton (39)
Zac Rinaldo, Barrie (13)
Luke Judson, Belleville (11)

Best Defensive Forward
Kyle Clifford, Barrie (24)
Thomas Nesbitt, Ottawa (21)
Dustin Ekelman, Mississauga (16)

Best Penalty Killer
Alex Hutchings, Barrie (36)
Luke Judson, Belleville (16)
Thomas Stajan, Brampton (15)

Best Offensive Defenceman
Nick Crawford, Barrie (27)
Shawn Lalonde, Belleville (25)
Calvin de Haan, Oshawa (18)

Best Defensive Defenceman
Matt Clark, Brampton (36)
Dalton Prout, Barrie (20)
Brett Flemming, Mississauga (12)



Western Conference:

Most Underrated Player
AJ Jenks, Plymouth (24)
Justin Shugg, Windsor (21)
Garrett Wilson, Owen Sound (20)

Most Improved Player
Greg McKegg, Erie (23)
Josh Shalla, Saginaw (19)
Brett Thompson, Sault Ste. Marie (15)

Smartest Player
Tyler Seguin, Plymouth (24)
Ryan Ellis, Windsor (23)
Jeff Skinner, Kitchener (14)

Hardest Worker
Garrett Wilson, Owen Sound (23)
Eric Wellwood, Windsor (15)
Jordan Szwarz, Saginaw (14)

Best Playmaker
Tyler Seguin, Plymouth (30)
Jordan Skellett, Saginaw (16)
Joey Hishon, Owen Sound (15)

Most Dangerous in the Goal Area
Taylor Hall, Windsor (27)
Jeremy Morin, Kitchener tied Tyler Seguin, Plymouth (22)
Taylor Beck, Guelph (16)

Best Skater
Taylor Hall, Windsor (39)
John Moore, Kitchener (18)
Nazem Kadri, London (14)

Best Shot
Ryan Ellis, Windsor (29)
Jeremy Morin, Kitchener (28)
Peter Holland, Guelph (11)

Hardest Shot
Jacob Muzzin, Sault Ste. Marie (37)
Ryan Ellis, Windsor (20)
Sam Lofquist, Guelph (10)

Best Stickhandler
Nazem Kadri, London (33)
Tyler Seguin, Plymouth (26)
Michael Latta, Guelph (8)

Best on Face-Offs
AJ Jenks, Plymouth (31)
Scott Timmins, Windsor (24)
Tyler Murovich, Saginaw (17)

Best Body Checker
Leigh Salters, London tied Jacob Muzzin, Sault Ste. Marie (20)
Mike Halmo, Owen Sound (18)
Marc Cantin, Windsor (10)

Best Defensive Forward
Scott Timmins, Windsor (41)
Tyler Murovich, Saginaw (27)
Joe Gaynor, Plymouth (7)

Best Penalty Killer
Scott Timmins, Windsor (35)
Joe Gaynor, Plymouth (21)
Garrett Hunter, London (8)

Best Offensive Defenceman
Ryan Ellis, Windsor (39)
Jacob Muzzin, Sault Ste. Marie (23)
Steven Tarasuk, London (16)

Best Defensive Defenceman
Jacob Muzzin, Sault Ste. Marie (26)
Dan Kelly, Kitchener (25)
Leo Jenner, Plymouth (15)

Tonight's game + was the Race Card played?

Digging into Sunday's suspensions, allegations are coming out about racism on the ice...

Sudbury Wolves forward Kain Allicock is accusing Colts forward Stefan Della Rovere of using racial slurs. The OHL says they have no proof of any racial comments.

Allicock

Here is what the Colts had to day;

"It has been reported by some media outlets, on both the regional and national level, that a racial slur by Della Rovere brought on the attack. In fact, there is no foundation that any type of racial comment was made. It is the position of the Barrie Colts that no such comment was ever made and the incident was one of frustration during a heated game.

“We are concerned that some media have chosen to report on the incident without any foundation of fact. We are talking about a young man’s reputation and career here,” stated Jim Payetta, Co-owner of the Barrie Colts.

“Any playoff hockey game can get heated and there is always a certain level of talk on the ice between opposing players. Stefan Della Rovere is not only a top quality player; he is a top quality person who has represented the Barrie Colts and our country well, in two appearances at the World Junior Tournament. He receives lots of media attention and always handles himself in a professional manner. It is unfortunate that some sensationalism has been applied to the incident in question. The league has ruled on the issues of the game, resulting in suspensions to Staal and Allicock of Sudbury and our player, Zac Rinaldo. We accept the leagues rulings and now want to focus on the rest of the series and the rest of the playoffs,” added Payetta. "


Game 4 tonight!

The skinny; Sudbury hosts Barrie. Game time is 7:30. BAR Zac Rinaldo, SBY Kain Allicock, and SBY Jared Staal are suspended and will not play.

The game will be on Rogers TV (check your local listing)

Rinaldo's hit!

Here is a clip of Rinaldo's hit from Sudbury...

Do you think it is worthy of a 12 game suspension?

Suspensions! - UPDATED

After a fight filled game on Sunday... here is the latest news from the OHL....

I will add more info as it becomes available...

Toronto, ON - The Ontario Hockey League today announced the results of its review of separate incidents which occurred in the game played in Barrie on the 21st of March, 2010 involving the Colts and the visiting Sudbury Wolves Hockey Club.

Player Zac Rinaldo:

The incident reviewed was a 5 minute major and game misconduct for interference assessed to player Zac Rinaldo of the Barrie Colts Hockey Club.

In reviewing the incident, it is the position of the League that a player must at all times respect his opponent, especially when the opposition player is in a vulnerable position on the ice.

As a result of his actions, player Zac Rinaldo shall be suspended for twelve (12) games.

Rinaldo received a five-minute interference major and a game misconduct for a hit on Wolves forward Marcus Foligno on Sunday.

Player Jared Staal:

The incident reviewed was a bullying action by player Jared Staal of the Sudbury Wolves Hockey Club and his involvement with player Alexander Burmistrov of the Barrie Colts Hockey Club.

As a result of his actions, player Jared Staal shall be suspended for five (5) games.

Staal received slashing and cross-checking minors following his stickwork on Colts forward Alexander Burmistrov on Sunday.

Player Kain Allicock:

The incident reviewed was a game misconduct assessed to player Kain Allicock of the Sudbury Wolves Hockey Club for his bullying actions.

As a result of his actions, player Kain Allicock shall be suspended for five (5) games.

Allicock jumped Colts captain Stefan Della Rovere in the third period and was assessed seven minutes in penalties, including two game misconducts, for being the aggressor in a fight and for abuse of official.

http://www.ontariohockeyleague.com/news-s10840

Cameron is Player of the Week!

Congrats to Bryan Cameron!

The Barrie Colts forward has been named player of the week....

He has 5 goals and 3 assists in Barrie's first round playoff series versus Sudbury...

Barrie Colts Playoffs

Watch this blog for updates on the Barrie Colts!

The OHL team is currently up 3-games-to none in the first round series vs Sudbury.

I will be following the Colts through the playoffs... and try to throw a blog up before the games!

Kyle