UNB VReds Hockey - Red Line

First Half

Sun, 30 Nov 2008 24:00:00 GMT

UNB finished the first half in a 3-way tie for first on the strength of a 5 game winning streak. UNB has a game-in-hand over UdeM and two over SMU. SMU had a chance on Saturday to take sole posession of first place, with a win over SFX, but lost 6-1 on the road in Antigonish.

UNB has the second most goals scored (58) and the second best goals against (39). UNB is third in Most shots per game (501) but first in average shots per game (38).

Despite the critical comments on UNB's power-play, UNB has the second best powerplay percentage (.268) and the second most goals on the power-play (22 = 38% of UNBs overall total). UNB's penatly killing is 6th but they are the second least penalized team.

UNB's next games are Jan. 2nd and 3rd against visiting Boston College - USCHO.com #2/USA Today #3 which will be the toughest games of the season so far. (UNB lost pre-season games against Boston University 4-1 and UMass 6-0 and split games against UMaine. BU is currently USCHO.com #7/USA Today #5 while UMass and UMaine are not currently ranked but sit in a tie for 5th in Hockey East standings).

G14 vs STU (W) 3-2 SO

Sun, 30 Nov 2008 23:00:00 GMT

A tought road game at the LBR with UNB escaping with a 3-2 Shootout win over STU. UNB scored first on the power-play (Friesen) in the first which was the only goal of the period. STU tied the game at the mid-point of the second. UNB regained the lead at the end of the second on the power-play (Dickson). STU tied the game 5 minutes into the third. Derrick Yeomen's stopped a breakaway late in the third to hold the score at 2-2.

UNB lead the overtime with shots 10-4. UNB shot first in the Shoot-out. Tremblay and Bailey missed but Dacosta scored as UNB's third shooter. Chamberland, Banfield and Rinzler missed for STU.

Shots were 42-25 for UNB - UNB was 2-7 on the PP while STU was 0-6.

This was UNB's last game in the first half and places them in a 3-way tie for first with SMU and UdeM.

G13 vs UdeM (W) 3-1

Sun, 30 Nov 2008 22:00:00 GMT

A big win for UNB over CIS #4 and AUS Leaders UdeM on Friday night. UNB took a 2-0 lead in the first on goals by Cuddihy and Seymour. UdeM cut the score in half with a Power-Play goal in the second only to have UNB regain their 2 goal lead 3 minutes later on a goal by Tremblay. There was no scoring in the third.

Shots were 30-28 for UNB - UNB was 1-3 on the PP while UdeM was 1-5.

This was UdeMs last game of the first half and leaves them with 20pts. They have lost their last four games (two in OT for a total of 2 points). UNB has one game remaining on Saturday against STU and trails UdeM by 2 points. SMU also has 20 points and one game against SFX on Saturday.

Goal #11 vs DAL

Mon, 24 Nov 2008 24:00:00 GMT

An 11th goal was disallowed, in the UNB vs DAL game, when it was determined that DAL was playing 4-5 while having two players in the penalty box. DAL was not assessed a Too-Many-Men penalty as they had started play from a face-off with 4 players - fault lies with the Referee and Linesmen when such an incident occurs. The clock was returned to the last recored face-off (goal #10) approxmately 45 seconds earlier, penalty clocks corrected and play resumed. UNB was unable to score on the remaining 5-3 and the game ended 10-2.

G12 - vs ACD (postponed)

Mon, 24 Nov 2008 23:00:00 GMT

Due to bad weather on PEI and western Nova Scotia, Acadia was unable to make the road trip from Charlottetown on Saturday and returned to Wolfville instead.

G11 - vs DAL (W) 10-2

Mon, 24 Nov 2008 22:00:00 GMT

An easy win for UNB that was never in doubt from the start. UNB had a 4-0 lead before DAL got on the board to end the first period 4-1. UNB had a 6-2 lead going into the third and scored four more times in the third. DAL no-shots in the 3rd period.

Shots were 55-16 for UNB. UNB as 3-6 on the Power-play versus 1-3 for DAL.

An 11th goal was disallowed when it was determined that DAL was playing 4-5 while having two players in the penalty box. DAL was not assessed a Too-Many-Men penalty as they had started play from a face-off with 4 players - fault lies with the Referee and Linesmen when such an incident occurs. The clock was returned to the last recored face-off (goal #10) approxmately 45 seconds earlier, penalty clocks reset and play resumed. UNB was unable to score on the remaining 5-3 and the game ended 10-2.

UNB #5

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 12:00:00 GMT

UNB jump up to 5th spot in this weeks rankings on the strength of their win over Moncton. Alberta remains #1 and Moncton remains #2.

G10 - vs UdeM (W) 5-4 SO

Mon, 17 Nov 2008 12:00:00 GMT

A big win on the road for UNB in Moncton. Trailing 4-2 in the 3rd, UNB scored with 1:45 left and tied the game with 3.1 seconds left on a tip by John-Scott Dickson (Barrie, Ont.) off a David Bowman (St. Catherines, Ont.) point shot and the Derek Yeomans (St. Albert, AB) on the bench.

Nothing was decided in the 10 min. 4-4 overtime. UNB outshot UdeM 12-4 in the OT

There were no goals by either team during the first 3 shoters. Both teams failed to score in the first round of Sudden-Win. David Bowmen scored for UNB while UdeM captian, Pierre Andre Bureau, failed to score on Yeomans.

UNB is now in a 3-way tie for third with 14 pts, 1 behind Acadia in second - with a game-in-hand on all teams ahead of them.

G9 - vs UPEI (W) 3-1

Fri, 14 Nov 2008 16:00:00 GMT

Despite a UPEI goal on their first shot in the firts minute, UNB still won the game. UNB scored two goals on a double minor to take the lead mid-way through the period. UNB extended their lead in the second. UNB outshot UPEI 39-19.

Next up for UNB is UdeM on Saturday, in Moncton.

UNB #8

Wed, 12 Nov 2008 24:00:00 GMT

UNB remains #8 in CIS rankings this week. They had dropped to 8th after their 1-point Nova Scotia road trip last weekend.

There are five AUS schools in the top 10. The other AUS teams are UdeM at #2, Acadia #5, UPEI #7 and SMU #9.

G8 - vs SMU (L) 4-2

Sat, 8 Nov 2008 24:00:00 GMT

A new day and new result - a loss. UNB always seemed a bit behind SMU tonght. SMU took the lead in the first, UNB tied it in the second - only to have SMU take the lead again. SMU extended the lead (3-1) early in the third. UNB cut the lead to 3-2 on a 4-min power-play (the goal game in the second penalty). UNB had a chance to tie the game on another double minor but only had 2 chances and no shots. SMU scored on a break away in the last minute when the UNB defencemen were pinching-in.

UNB forward Dion Campbell was not dressed due to an injury the previous night versus SFX.

UNB is now in a two-way tie for 4th.

G7 - vs SFX (W) 8-3

Sat, 8 Nov 2008 23:00:00 GMT

UNB controlled the game from the outset. Out playing, out shotting and out scoring the visiting X-men. Unlike last week, where SFX goalie Battochio stole the game - UNB was able to convert their chances tonight. SHots were 36-24 for UNB. UNB was 1-6 on the power-play.

This game saw the return of UNB forward John-Scott Dickson (Barrie, ON).

CHSR Cancelled Friday

Sat, 8 Nov 2008 22:00:00 GMT

CHSR cancelled their broadcast on Friday Nov. 7th, as Dave and Dave were requested to work the Rogers Local Channel 10 broadcast of the game.

Rogers broadcasts an AUS event each Saturday. They are scheduled to cover one of the Boston College games over Christmas

Tough Weekend

Mon, 3 Nov 2008 16:00:00 GMT

UNB had a tough weekend only getting 1-point (overtime loss to SMU on Sunday), and fall to 3rd, but are only 1 point out of second. UNB out played St.FX on Saturday, but X goalie Battochio stole the game (36 saves on 38 shots while X only had 16 shots) and on Sunday - SMU was 3-8 on Power-play while UNB as 1-9.

UNB is at home for the rest of the first half with two local road trips; STU and Moncton.

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Wed, 29 Oct 2008 024:00:00 GMT

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VReds Hockey on CHSR

Wed, 29 Oct 2008 024:00:00 GMT

CHSR will be covering a number of UNB VReds games this season.

CHSR has also added a half-hour pre-game show.

Date Start time Place
Friday, October 10 6:30 PM Aitken Centre
Friday, October 17 6:30pm UPEI
Friday, October 24 6:30pm Halifax
Saturday, October 25 6:30pm wolfville
Wednesday, October 29 6:30pm Aitken Centre
Saturday, November 1 6:30pm Antigonish
Sunday. November 2 6:30pm Halifax
Friday, November 7 6:30pm Aitken centre
Saturday, November 8 6:30pm Aitken Centre
Saturday, November 15 6:30pm Moncton
Friday, November 28 6:30pm Aitken Centre
Saturday, November 29 6:30pm LBR

Wednesday, January 14 6:30PM LBR
Friday, January 16 6:30PM Aitken Centre
Friday, January 23 6:30PM Wolfville
Saturday, January 24 6:30PM Halifax
Wednesday, January 28 6:30PM Aitken Centre
Friday, January 30 6:30PM Halifax
Saturday, January 31 6:30PM Antigonish
Friday, February 6 6:30PM Aitken Centre
Saturday, February 7 6:30PM Aitken Centre
Saturday, February 14 6:30PM Moncton

G4 - Home Openner (W) 7-4

Wed, 29 Oct 2008 023:00:00 GMT

UNB won their home openner with ease, a 7-4 win in the first 'Battle of the Hill' over the STU Tommies. UNB out shot the Tommies 43-12. UNB openned the scoring within the first minute ending the first period 3-1 and 5-4 after two.

Next - UNB is on the road this weekend with games on Saturday and Sunday versus SFX and SMU (no Friday games due to Halloween). Both games are on CHSR.

UNB moves to #3

Tue, 28 Oct 2008 024:00:00 GMT

UNB received 2 first place votes and moved from #4 to #3 in this week's CIS TOP 10 (at the expense of Acadia who dropped to 7th). Alberta remains first, despite a loss to USask and USask remians #2.

UNB increased their points from 57 to 62. Alberta dropped from 81 to 77 while USask moved up from 62 to 72. Six teams received first place votes including UdeM, UQTR and UPEI. 90 points is the maximum possible (9 x 10).

AUS POW - Kyle Baily

Tue, 28 Oct 2008 023:00:00 GMT

UNB forward, Kyle Baily (Ponoka, AB), is this week's AUS Picture of the Week (POW).

http://www.atlanticuniversitysport.com/pow.php

G2+G3 - 4 Points

Tue, 28 Oct 2008 022:00:00 GMT

Sorry for being late this week.

UNB were on the road last weekend and captured 4 points with wins over DAL and Acadia.

In Game #2 on Friday, UNB scored 3 goals early in the third to take a 5-1 lead. They gave up a power-play goal at the end of the period to end the game 5-2. UNB out shot DAL 43-14. UNB was 4-6 and DAL 1-6 on the power-play.

In Game #3 on Saturday, UNB was on olympic ice at Acadia. Acadia scored first, but UNB came back with three of their own to hold a 3-1 lead in the second, only have Acadia comeback with two of their own by the end of the period toe end the 2nd at 3-3. UNB won the game in OT with 1:04 left on a goal by Dustin Friesen(). UNB out shot Acaida 33-23. UNB as 1-6 while Acadia was 2-4 on the power-play.

UNB Ranked #4

Wed, 22 Oct 2008 024:00:00 GMT

UNB opens the 08/09 season ranked #4 behind #1-Alberta, #2-USask and #3-Acadia. SMU and UdeM were also ranked in the Top 10, 9th and 10th respectively.

G1 - UNB vs UPEI (4-3 OT Loss)

Wed, 22 Oct 2008 023:00:00 GMT

UNB openned their 2008/09 season on the road against UPEI. This is second year in a row that UNB has openned on the road versus UPEI (last year they won 4-3). This year UNB scored first, but had to come from behind twice in the third period to tie the game 3-3 and force OT, their last goal coming with an empty net at 19:31. UNB would fail to capitalize on there 4-3 Powerplay and would lose a few minutes later when UPEI was on the powerplay (UNB too many men). UNB out shot UPEI 31-21.

This game saw the return of Robert Pearce and Dion Campbell.

UNB receives one point for the OT Loss and sits in a tie for 3rd with St. FX, one point behind UdeM, SMU and DAL. STU is last with zero points.

UNB is on the road again this coming weekend versus DAL and #3 ACD.

UNB Injuries

Tue, 14 Oct 2008 08:00:00 GMT

UNB has 5 players out indefinitely with injuries: Rob Pearce (knee injury vs UMass), John-Scott Dickson (separated shoulder vs UMaine Game #1), Dion Campbell (concussion vs UMaine Game #2), Daine Todd (separated shoulder vs UMaine Game #2) and Kyle Baily (concussion and neck spasms vs UMaine Game #2).

UNB Splits vs UMaine

Tue, 14 Oct 2008 07:00:00 GMT

UNB split their two games against visiting UMaine with a loss on Friday night (5-4) and a win on Saturday (7-6 SO).

UNB had penalty trouble on Friday and was unable to score on the power-play going 0-8 while Maine was 3-4. UMaine went up 3-0 before UNB eventually caught up to tie the game 4-4 by the end of the second. UMaine scored on the power-play mid-way through the third to win 5-4.

On Saturday, UMaine had a 3-0 before UNB scored three of their own mid-way through the second, only to have Maine score 3 more times and finish the second period 6-3. UNB was able to solve their power-play slump to score 3 power-play goals, two by Kyle Baily (Ponoka, AB) all assisted by Justin Dacosta (Mississauga, Ont.), to tie the game with a 2:32 left. The period and game ended 6-6.
Overtime was skipped and the teams went directly to a shootout. UNB's Justin Dacosta was the only player to score (UNB's first shooter) and Travis Fullerton (Riverview, N.B) stopped all of Maine's shooters for a shootout of 1-0 and the game 7-6.

Kyle Baily was injured on his second goal, the team's sixth, with an elbow to the head by UMaine forward Jeff Marshall (Kyle, Sask) resulting in Kyle being knocked unconscious followed by neck spasms. Kyle was attended to by both Team's Athletic Therapists, St. John Ambulance, City of Fredericton Fire Dept and NB Ambulance Services. Kyle has since been released from hospital.

Schedule Change: UNB vs UPEI

Wed, 08 Oct 2008 22:00:00 GMT

The UNB's games against UPEI in the second half have been flipped.
Old:
Jan 17 - UNB @ UPEI
Feb 12 - UPEI @ UNB

New:
Jan 17 - UPEI @ UNB
Feb 12 - UNB @ UPEI

UNB vs UMass (L) 0-6

Sat, 04 Oct 2008 22:00:00 GMT

UNB had special team troubles in game #1 on their US road trip, giving up 4 power-play and one short-handed goals. UNB was 0-6 on the Power-play. This marked Daine Todd's first game for UNB.

UNB vs BU (L) 1-4

Sun, 05 Oct 2008 21:00:00 GMT

UNB had a tough first period and went on to control the rest of the game, but were unable to catch the Terriers. A three goal first period, two even-strength and one Power-Play goals put UNB in a deep hole. UNB scored on a 5-3 Power-play (Daine Todd, Red Deer, AB) in the middle of the second. BU scored an empty net with 11 seconds left. UNB was 1-7 on the power-play.

Next: UNB vs UMaine (Oct. 10th/11th)

Sun, 05 Oct 2008 22:00:00 GMT

UNB's next game(s) come this Canadian Thanksgiving at home versus UMaine Black Bears. This marks the first time that UMaine has played UNB in Fredericton. This is not UMaine's first visit to New Brunswick, UMaine played UNB, in St. Stephen, in the Fall of '81.