(The 2005-06 Game-by-Game Descriptions)
The
Royals and all the Royalamaniacs send out our thoughts and prayers
to Dennis and his family at this difficult time. Chin up Cutman!
EDMONTON
ROYALS PROVINCIAL SILVER MEDALIST - CONGRATULATIONS!!!
TEAM
PICTURES SATURDAY APRIL 22 6:00 @ SCOTTY'S. GET THERE ON TIME
SO WE HAVE LIGHT. YES THE NORMAL STOCK OF GLUE AND CHILI WILL
BE ON TAP!
The
Championship game was great after 2 periods but we all know that
the game is 60 minutes long - the final score 2-3. When 2 teams
go out and play hard there still has to be a winner and a Silver
Medalist. This season we earned Silver as the 2nd best Junior
B team in the Province. I know there is a team or two out there
that think they are the best but all that has to be proved, out
on the ice. Tyler Thomlison and Matt Kalinowski scored our goals
with assists to Matt Kalinowski, Kory Ebel (2) and Tyler Thomlison.
PP 0-5, PK 5-6, shots 23-29. Our great season came to a close
with a sour note but reflection tells the story of a great TEAM
that over came many hurdles during the season and playoffs. We
had winning streaks (longer than any in Royal history), player
changes throughout the season, those damn vacations that need
to be planned better, injuries both in season and playoffs, our
players living on that thing call SCRUB and whatever it is made
of, the ability to learn and trust what the coaches asked you
to do and how to play - even if it was so different than how you
have been taught your whole life, did I mention those damn vacations,
the extra long Christmas break and even the extra long playoff
break in the last series. We all learned some great lessons about
team and depending and trusting your teammates and coaches to
do their job. We may not ever have the most talented group of
players but we ALWAYS ALWAYS have the best group of teammates
who learn to play as a team and support their teammates. There
is no I in team {but there is one in WIN, ask me what that is
about} and this team proved that every time we got together. We
started on Aug. 29 with a goal of getting better every time the
team got together and we did. Thanks for the season and memories
- of course some of those memories I may have to blank out of
Davy's brain. Our write-in Royalamaniac was Chris Marsh.
In
the Semi Finals we came up against our old friends the Red Wings
and happily the result was the same as in the league championship
series 5-1 for the good guys. It was the first time that both
teams had earned the right to play 2 games in the same day and
maybe that early morning game didn't look so bad. We got back
to our speed first ask questions later type of game and it paid
off early on a penalty kill as we caused them to take one on us,
that helped us score our power play goal to start the game. Playing
hard for each second really helped in this game. Our goals were
scored by Jarret Hager, Tyler Thomlison, Daryl Bunnell, Scott
Reid and Kris Gies; assists to Matt Kalinowski (2), Kody Smith
(2), Joe Sangha, Dan Pennock, Kory Ebel, Tyler Thomlison and Pat
McNary. PP 2-5, PK 8-8, shots 31-23. Our write-in Royalamaniac
was Shane Kelly.
Game
3 didn't go as planned on the score board, 2-3 to Saddle Lake.
We started this very early morning game with 1st place in our
pool clinched, knowing we would be playing at 8:00 in the Semi
Final. At times that showed but the biggest thing was that our
hands were gripping our sticks way to tight. Scott Reid and Matt
Kalinowski scored with assists to Jarret Brophy, Matt Buskas,
Jeff McLeod and Kody Smith. PP 2-12, PK 8-9, shots 56-30. We had
a good rest up for the playoff round. Our write-in Royalamaniac
was Ryan Zahara.
Game
2 once again went as planned, we went to the net and continually
frustrated Red Deer and this paced us to our 6-3 victory. Being
the hardest team to play against is important to the Royal and
we showed that kind of a game today. Austin Krysa went to the
net without the puck and scored to get things started, then Kory
Ebel (1), Scott Reid (2), Matt Kalinowski and Ben Brown. The goals
were assisted by Rory Shott (2), Matt Buskas (3), Matt Kalinowski,
Steve Bilawey (2) and Kory Ebel. PP 2-8, PK 10-11, shots 45-32.
This mornings wake up calls had an interesting feature {not many
of knew the hotel had this service}. With the proper motivation
the front desk can utilize the choking method of getting someone
out of bed, but even they knew that this method sometimes has
its hitches, so the will follow it up with the customary phone
call. Our write-in Royalamaniac was Gord Beebe.
Game
1 against Fort St. John went as planned, a strong forecheck and
keeping the shots to the outside gave us a 4-0 win. Our whole
team was a little nervous to start the game, but we got over that
as we realized that our speed would be the difference, that and
Dan Pennock getting his 1st shut out of the playoffs. Mike Taylor
started the scoring then Rory Shott, Pat McNary (sh) and Ben Brown
finished it. Assists went to Ben Brown, Steve Bilawey (2), Joe
Sangha (2), Jarret Hager and Jarret Brophy. PP 0-6, PK 6-6, shots
38-42. We went straight to another 3 hour meal without incident.
(See game 2). Our write-in Royalamaniac was Cade Barry.
As
you can see we are alive. But the process of putting up information
is to hard to think about, yet. Give me another day or so of not
thinking about it so we can put our great season into the spot
light that it deserves. Thanks to all the Royalamaniacs for all
the calls, text messages and e-mail's.
Congratulations
to Dan Pennock and Jon Erickson - and their teammates - for winning
the best goaltending record for the season. When we finally see
the trophy, we will be able to see some of the great goaltending
tandems the Royal have had over the years.
EDMONTON
ROYALS 2005-2006 CJHL CHAMPIONS!!! (click
here for the pictures)
6-4
in an exciting game that had all the ups and downs that a championship
game deserves. We were down by 2 early but started playing the
way we practice and it paid off with 5 straight goals. A little
cycle around the net got us started and a little STOP in front
of the net finished it off. Our goal scorers were Rory Shott (2),
Mike Tayler, Ben Brown, Joe (nice backhand) Sangha and Steve Bilawey.
They were assisted by Jarret Hager, Joe Sangha, Steve Bilawey,
Kody Smith, Mike Tayler (2), Matt Kalinowski, Matt Buskas and
Pat McNary. PP 2-7, PK 4-8, shots 28-27. The celebration went
long and hard into the morning - so long that our site wasn't
updated until 4:00 P.M. - YES WINNING is good. The boys were a
little late getting to the local establishment but when they finally
arrived the stories were worth the wait. To some of the old Royalamaniacs,
the trophy still comes apart and with the right amount of gum
you can drink out of the cup. We have some great pool players
on the team they gave out some lessons, to bad Broph. They sure
make the glass strong around arenas these days cause it looked
like an earthquake was happening around the glass at our end of
the rink at the end of the game. Grande Prairie's web page is
www.gpwheelers.com.
Did anybody know that The Royals are the 1st CJ team to win our
championship without getting a first round bye. I will try to
keep this updated but it may be tough, so keep coming back I may
even surprise myself. Our write-in Royalamaniac was Matt Boyda.
Ya
I know, but late is better than never being updated. A full house
Saturday night went home or back to there day home (out on work
release) sad as the might Royal lost 2-4. Joe Sangha and Matt
Kalinowski scored with assists to Austin Krysa, Jeff McLeod, Steve
Bilawey and Barrett Kyle. PP 0-7,PK 7-9, shots 34-22. On the good
side the Bulldogs had a great end of season tournament. Our write-in
Royalamaniac was Andy Lukawesky.
Winning,
on the other hand, feels great - 6-5 in another goofy one. When
we score more PK goals than PP, some guys get more points than
penalties and others get more penalties than goals, lets just
call it goofy, and no that isn't another Cutman reference. Our
goal scorers were Tyler Thomlison (2), Kory Ebel (3) and Steve
Bilawey. With assists to Matt Kalinowski (3), Tyler Thomlison,
Barrett Kyle (3), Rory Shott and Kody Smith (2). PP 1-5, PK 8-10,
shots 29-41. We are starting to build up to 60 minutes again but
we need to shoot the puck more. Our write-in Royalamaniac was
Ryan Miller.
Losing
sucks and so does being sick, combined with an early morning Bulldog
practice, equals updating the page on Monday. Royals take it on
the chin Saturday night 3-7. Tyler Thomlison, Pat McNary and Kory
Ebel scored from Kris Gies (2), Jordan Dezman and Tyler Thomlison.
PP 1-6, PK 6-11 {yes they scored 5 goals}, shots 33-41. Some much
needed rest is critical the night before a playoff game. Our write-in
Royalamaniacs were the combined force of Marc Renfret and Jason
Dawes.
The
Royals travel to the north and skate away with a 2-1 victory,
we then got on our dog sleds and mushed through the snow back
south before our passports expired. We have to remember what we
have won - nothing yet!! The game could have been played at a
higher tempo, I think we can take care of the tempo thing at tonight's
practice. Barrett Kyle and Joe Sangha scored our goals with assists
going to Mike Tayler, Steve Bilawey, Matt Kalinowski and Jarret
Hager. PP 1-4, PK 4-4, shots 21-27. This is not the time to be
happy, smiling yes, just not happy - yet. Our write-in Royalamaniac
was Jon Shapka.
The
Royals home away from home in Grande Prairie we will be The Ramada
Inn 780-814-7448.
Royalamania
ran rampant after the 3-2 series clinching victory over the Chiefs
(click here for pictures
of the big win!). The teams battled hard in every
game and it showed in how many ice bags were needed after a game
was over. This clinching game had everything you could imagine;
a goal scored with no time on the clock and no buzzer ringing,
a successful penalty shot, a 5 minute major (yes to us), spectacular
goaltending (both ends) and of course the Royal killing a penalty
in the last three minutes of the game. Those few of you that missed
it, [Bob], shame on you. The action on the ice was spectacular
and the action in the stands was loud, entertaining and wouldn't
you know it silly at times. Our goal scorers were Steve Bilawey
and Mike Tayler (2); with Barrett Kyle and Steve Bilawey assisting.
PP 1-8, PK 7-9, shots 21-38. Now for the fun stuff. Have you ever
seen a 6' 4" 225 lb. man jump up on to a bar and sing and
dance his way into legendary (as if he wasn't one already) status.
How about the hair swinging shirt swinging duo performing many
many of their favorite hit songs. Or even a rendition of happy
birthday that would have made Marilyn Monroe blush and the finishing
touch of 'The Gambler'. Our write-in Royalamaniac was Sebastien
Polikar. For all you northern Royalamaniacs we will be bringing
our road show to Grande Prairie April 6-9 at the Coca Cola Centre.
Be there and feel the bright lights of the Royal glow. 1st things
1st and that is practice tonight 10:00 @ Tipton this is where
we start preparing for the Red Wings.
3-1
was the score and there was coffee spilt at the game, maybe it
had been thrown first. Scoring our goals were Joe Sangha, Tyler
Thomlison and Jarret Hager with assists going to Jarret Hager,
Matt Buskas, Joe Sangha and Matt Kalinowski. PP 3-13, PK 10-10,
shots 26-25. We are getting closer and closer to that 60 minute
effort, trusting the system and being a great teammate will take
the Royal along way. Our write in Royalamaniac was Cory Cross.
A
very festive Royal win 4-3 in front of ton of Royalamaniacs. Confederation
was a very full barn and they all went home happy with the Royals
or cursing the Royals, either way they went home or to some near
by establishment. Tyler Thomlison, Jarret Hager, Cam Breckon and
Rory Shott were our goal scorers. The assists went to Scott Reid,
Rory Shott, Matt Amyotte, Jarret Brophy, Pat McNary, Kory Ebel
(2) and Tyler Thomlison. PP 3-6, PK 7-10, shots 21-27. It may
look like our PK let us down but the inside scoop says that we
killed off two 5 minute majors and that includes being shorthanded
for the last 7 minutes of the game. We must be the dirtiest team
in the world, because even when we get twice as many penalties
as the other team they still think we should get more (or maybe
it's just playoff hockey). Our write-in Royalamaniac was Blair
Zahara.
Sorry
about the late update, the Bulldogs had some important matters
that needed to be taken care on. The good guys win 3-2 in a fast
paced game. Tyler Thomlison and Rory Shott (2) scored from Kory
Ebel (2), Ben Brown, Tyler Thomlison, Joe Sangha and Jarret Hager.
PP 1-4, PK 9-10, shots 18-19 {maybe we should count them out there}.
A very full coaching staff attended the game even T made it out.
We got close to 60 minutes and we did get smarter but most importantly
we got the win. Our write-in Royalamaniac was Kyle Green.
Royals
lose 1-3. Kris Gies scored from Tyler Thomlison and Kory Ebel.
When we play Royals hockey we are great when we get frustrated
and try to do it as individuals we aren't very good. That has
been the way in the first 2 games. We will play Royals hockey
on Friday for 60 minutes. PP 1-6, PK 4-6, shots 28-24. Royalamaniac
Chris Marsh made it out last night and that brought back a whole
lot of good memories and stories. The leather lunged Royalamaniacs
were quite entertaining. Our write-in Royalamaniac was Joel Amyotte.
We
finally got to play a playoff game at Confederation and we forgot
to score, as we lost 0-1 in game 1. We keep learning every night
and the lessons we picked up last night will make us better today.
No goals or assists, that wasn't to tough to figure out. PP 0-7,
PK 7-7, shots 20-31. Lots of skating, hits and of course making
people not like us, also Side Show said he liked the game except
for the score. What more can we say, but aren't the playoffs fun!!
Our write-in Royalamaniac was Jeff Pringle.
The
snow couldn't stop the Royal from rolling to a series clinching
7-1 victory over the Warriors. This series had 2 of the most interesting
penalties that we have ever seen and both happened to put us into
a 3 on 5 penalty kill. Then in this game we had as many PP goals
as PK goals, but once again with this fellow we turned out to
be a team that never passes. Jarret Hager (2), Kris Gies, Matt
(just like a shorter Kent Love, straight from the penalty box)
Buskas, Ben (with an assist from you know who) Brown, Steve Bilawey
and Mike Tayler scored for us. The assist on the game sheet went
to Matt Kalinowski, Joe Sangha, Kory Ebel, Rory Shott and Kody
Smith. PP 2-6, PK 11-12, shots 32-34. The Bullet was kind enough
to host some post victory hockey talk that included singing, dancing
without poles, popcorn (you know who cooked it) and the kind of
comedy that you have to have a Cutman around for to understand.
Our write-in Royalamaniac was Brenan Jones.
Good
Luck Gary, our thoughts are with you.
We
took the trip north and came up short 3-4, in game 3 of the series.
It's very important to play every second of the game, even the
ones that run off the clock, but it's more important to play the
first 50 minutes of the game. Our goal scorers were Rory Shott,
Scott Reid and Matt Kalinowski. They were assisted by Scott Reid,
Tyler Thomlison (2), Rory Shott and Matt Buskas. PP 3-12, PK 10-11,
shots 32-30. I guess we all remember Daryl Goretzki and the Strathcona
Sabres. Our write-in Royalamaniac was Stephen Skoreyko.
Friday
night in the hood and another Royal win, this time 4-3. With no
lock downs on this part of the southside and Royalamaniacs coaching
a playoff win on the 'A' side of the rink the barn was jammed
and they all went home happy, that is unless you had get back
over the river before your passport expired. Barrett Kyle, Tyler
Thomlison, Matt Kalinowski and Steve Bilawey scored our goals.
The assists went to Steve Bilawey, Mike Tayler, Matt Amyotte,
Jarret Brophy, Joe Sangha and Barrett Kyle. PP 0-8, PK 7-10, shots
27-22. In a very slow post game meeting that was lacking many
many of its main contributors, it is quite evident how serious
the Royalamaniacs are taking game 3 on Sunday night. Our write-in
Royalamaniac was Clayton (hammerhands) Vanderham.
Game
1 goes to the Royal 4-2. A big nasty sounding crowd in the hood
of Millwoods went home happy although with the venom that they
directed to the ice I hope the dog doesn't piss anyone off tonight.
Matt Kalinowski and Tyler Thomlison both scored 2 goals to pace
the offense with assists going to Joe Sangha (2), Kody Smith,
Matt Kalinowski, Matt Buskas, Pat McNary and Tyler Thomlison.
PP 1-6, PK 12-14, shots 23-24. I got to get a bottle of that hair
growing stuff, somehow we have to get that guy to like us more.
Our write-in Royalamaniac was Cody Campbell.
THIS
JUST IN. ROYALS ANNUAL PLAYOFF AIR HOCKEY CHAMPIONSHIP IS ON SUNDAY
FEB. 19TH 6:00 @ SCOTTY'S!! WE WILL BE UPDATING THIS SITE WITH
TEAM NAMES WHEN THEY COME IN. In a thrilling game (only
to the winners - hey they just played by the rules, that may have
to be changed) THE PURPLE COBRAS Dan Pennock and Jon Erickson
win the title over Vanilla Ice (Scott Reid and Jordan Dezman).
Another epic Royals function that was very well attended by all
except those who never check their cell phone messages. The rest
of the teams were The Sabres, Team Fusion, The Bulldogs, The Lawn
Wranglers, The Hicks, The Wheelers, The Joe Sammas, The Dominators,
2442Win and The Songbirds.
The
series ended as quickly as it started with a 3-2 win. We forgot
to start the game so we only had 40 minutes to play. Tyler Thomlison,
Joe Sangha and Kris Gies scored with assists to Steve (from the
bench) Bilawey, Kory Ebel (2), Pat McNary and Tyler Thomlison.
PP 2-9, PK 9-10, shots 30-23. It was important to get off the
north side in a hurry because of the cold weather, but I was late
getting to work just the same. The next series is against the
Warriors and it will begin Wednesday Feb. 22 at a site to be determined
later. Our write-in Royalamaniac was Kurt Rackel.
We
took the first step with a 5-1 win out in Spruce Grove. When you
skate fast and show up good things happen. Kody Smith, Rory Shott,
Scott Reid and Mike Tayler (2) scored our goals with assists going
to Tyler Thomlison (2), Kris Gies, Rory Shott, Barrett Kyle and
Steve Bilawey (2). PP 2-3, PK 5-5, shots 27-26. You got to like
a game when the ref gets hit with a stick in the face and says
that he is OK cause "this is the playoffs (the best time
of the year) and you just suck it up and play on". Those
are words we all can listen to and get better because of. YES
the learning never stops!! I hope you soft ..... people had fun,
where ever you were, because we did. Let the winning continue.
Our write-in Royalamaniac was Tyler Budinski.
Our
regular season came to an end with a 9-5 win over our 1st round
playoff opponents, the Spruce Grove Regals. It's a good thing
that we didn't take 19 penalties (ya it's us not you micro managing
the game). Lots of goals are great not as good as keeping them
out of our own net but winning is what it's all about. Our goal
scorers were Rory Shott, Jarret Hager, Matt Kalinowski (2 both
short handed), Steve Bilawey (2), Joe Sangha and Kory Ebel (2).
They were assisted by Tyler Thomlison (2), Kory Ebel, Kody Smith,
Matt Buskas (3), Mike Tayler, Jarret Brophy, Matt Kalinowski,
Kris Gies, Rory Shott and Scott Reid. PP 5-11, PK 11-14, shots
36-15. The 'Room de Royal' was jumping till all hours of the morning
and does anyone know what happened to the Cutman? The Playoffs
are here and the learning will continue. This is the 1st time
in Royal history that we have four 21 year olds that have played
all 4 seasons with us. We are proud of Kali, The Possum, Rory
and Patty, lets send them out with a bang by getting 12 wins.
A
fine Friday night in Beaumont wrecked with a 3-4 loss. The effort
gods were on our side for the most part but the willingness to
fight for every inch as hard as we can didn't show up. Hockey
takes 60 minutes and we learned a few things as a team that will
help us out down the road. Scott Reid, Joe Sangha and Matt Kalinowski
were our goal scorers and they were assisted by Rory Shott (2),
Kory Ebel and Tyler Thomlison. PP 1-4, PK 7-9, shots by their
score keeper 12-29. There were no stories to be told after the
game, I don't know if that will be the same after Saturday night.
Showing
up not ready and not getting ready until late in the 3rd equals
2-3 for South Fort. Tyler Thomlison and Kory Ebel scored goals
that were assisted by Kory Ebel, Kris Gies, Matt Kalinowski and
Dan Pennock. PP 1-7, PK 7-8, shots 23-24. Lets get better tonight.
Royals
take the trip to Jon's home town and he leads us to a 3-1 win
out in Stony Plain. We waited 31 sec. to start the game with a
goal tonight, I like that. Tyler Thomlison and Jarret Hager (2)
scored with assists to Cam Breckon, Matt Buskas, Matt Kalinowski
and Joe Sangha. PP 1-10, PK 6-7, shots 29-21. There was no time
to go to the old bar so the next best thing (as you all know)
is the curling rink. We made a few new Royalamaniacs bought some
beef jerky and thankfully everyone made it home with out incident.
Sunday has a chance to be our 1st full lineup in a while, I like
it.
Wow
the Royals win a weird one 2-0 over the River Kings. The game
started great with a goal 10 seconds in, then it was goofy the
rest of the game (check out the PP's for both teams). Tyler Thomlison
and Kris Gies scored and were assisted by Kory Ebel (2) and Matt
Kalinowski (2). PP 0-12, PK 19-19 [yes that is correct], shots
30-37. Dan got the shutout and stopped the last one with his face.
There were more 5 on 3's in this one than you should ever see
in a month of games. Waved off goals that didn't count, waved
off goals that did count (kind of reminds you of another game),
linesman injured and his replacement comes out of the penalty
box, did I mention all the 5 on 3's and no Lady Bing for Dan (are
you kidding me) because of a net getting knocked off. Winning
is good!!!!! Coach Kent reminded me that Kris's goal reminded
him of himself coming out of the penalty box getting a break away
and scoring a big goal, those guys with the speed always make
there own breaks.
A
late surge and another Royal win out in Leduc 6-5 on OT. We are
sure glad that got excited and played 8 minutes of hockey, it
must have been tough to watch. Goals by Scott Reid, Jeff McLeod,
Matt Kalinowski, Jarret Hager, Joe Sangha and Rory Shott with
helpers from Rory Shott (2), Tyler Thomlison, Scott Reid, Jordan
Dezman and Matt Buskas (2). PP 2-7, PK 7-9, shots 26-33. It was
to bad that Jarret and Kent had to miss the post game activity
(because they went to Bo's instead), the magnets were flying as
well as the posters, some ears may never be the same. Who was
to know that Royal wear would look so good under the black lights
of a fine local establishment. The totals came in and THANK YOU
VERY MUCH to all our Casino workers with out your efforts we would
not have a hockey club. Oh ya thanks to all those people who lost
all that money, you really went overboard this time.
Yes
40 points and you know what that means. G. F.
E. We made the weekend a sweep with a 6-4 win out in
Wetaskiwin. There was everything in the game that you may not
see ever again and hopefully some of it never again. Matt Buskas
scored 2 goals with Ben Brown, Rory Shott, Scott Reid and Kory
Ebel getting the others. The assists went to Barrett Kyle, Tyler
Thomlison, Kory Ebel, Austin Krysa, Jeff McLeod and Matt Buskas.
PP 3-8, PK 8-9, shots 32-32. With no reported breakdowns on the
way home, the trip to a local watering hole was quite quick. Although
the stay was extended just because. The work that the Royal put
in on Saturday at Minor Hockey Week was the talk of the city.
Great Work and the girls at Hooters thank you as well.
Royals
get back on the winning track with a 8-0 victory over Strathcona.
Jon Erickson got his 1st shutout of the season in the win. Scoring
goals Mike Tayler, Jeff McLeod, Austin Krysa, Matt Kalinowski
(2), Joe Sangha, Kory Ebel and Cam Breckon. They were assisted
by Cam Breckon, Scott Reid, Jordan Dezman, Matt Buskas (2), Kody
Smith, Jarret Hager, Matt Amyotte, Matt Kalinowski and Ben Brown.
PP 3-9, PK 7-7, shots 39-18. The post game entertainment at Bo's
was toned down but we were told that it picked up a lot at the
Buckle. Good luck to all that are working today at Minor Hockey
Week at WEM.
THIS
JUST IN SIDE SHOW BOB IS NO LONGER A LONE WOLF ON THE PROWL. YES,
HE OWES US ALL DRINKS THAT CHEAP GUY. CONGRATS TO BOTH OF YOU,
BUT ONE HAS TO WONDER WHAT THAT POOR POOR GIRL ROBIN BE THINKING!!!
Royals
lose 0-4 to the Warriors. It's never a good sign when you don't
score a goal and give up 3 on the PP. No goals, No assists, PP
0-8, PK 3-6, shots 31-36. We sure had a lot of help in the time
box - it's to bad they didn't have anything good to write in to
the Royal side. We are looking forward to tonight's practice.
Between
Minor Hockey Week and the stuff you do after the game this has
been the 1st time to update since Friday. No it hasn't been pouting
because of all the Royal and Bulldog losses but 4 in a weekend
could bring anybody down. The Wild were 3-4 victors on Fri. in
a game that saw one relative give another one 5 minors - why can't
they just get along? Kory Ebel, Joe Sangha and Tyler Thomlison
scored and they were assisted by Jarret Hager, Barrett Kyle, Matt
Kalinowski (2), Kris Gies and Matt Buskas. PP 3-11, PK 8-9, shots
27-31.
If
the Royals don't win, guess what, the update will be slow. With
that being said 2-4 to Beaumont Sunday night. It was great to
be back playing hockey instead of sitting around doing nothing,
now we will be able to get some practices in and get back to playing
Royals hockey. Jarret Hager and Matt Kalinowski scored our goals
and they were assisted by Pat McNary and Tyler Thomlison. Yes
both Pat and Tyler are back. PP 0-7, PK 6-8, shots 18-29.
Good
Luck to all the Royal All Stars Saturday @ NAIT. Playing at 3:30
are Matt Amyotte, Austin Krysa and Ben Brown. Playing at 7:00
are Dan Pennock, Matt Kalinowski, Barrett Kyle and Jarret Brophy,
they will be guided by their own Royals coaching staff minus the
out of town Cutman. It is with a heavy heart that I have to announce,
that for the first time since that 8 hour trip to Fort Saskatchewan,
there will be no Royal Road Trip to the All Star Game. I'm to
upset for words so we will leave it like that.
Our
game out in Morinville had just about everything, except the win,
6-6 was the score. Our goal scorers were Rory Shott, Barrett Kyle,
Matt Buskas, Cam Breckon, James Cho and Matt Kalinowski. They
were assisted by Matt Amyotte, Matt Buskas (3), James Cho (3),
Steve Bilawey, Barrett Kyle and Kris Gies. PP 5-20, PK 8-9, shots
54-24. It's taken a while to get this up because I felt it was
important to not say what I was really thinking. When you respect
someone and they turn out to be nothing more than a river king
it makes your stomach turn, like after a hard night of ripple
and old mil. The antics of other teams coach, bench and fans especially
the coach (some kind of coach of the year) makes me glad I left
my family at home. ------- 'MERRY CHRISTMAS and HAVE A VERY ROYALAMANIAC
NEW YEAR'!!!!
In
a battle that deserved a winner there was none. 2-2 and an empty
taste in our mouths. At least the Room de Royal lived up to its
billing - that is, after just about everybody left. Barrett Kyle
and Matt Buskas scored and they were assisted by James Cho and
Joe Sangha. PP 1-8, PK 9-9, shots 29-44. There were no animals
harmed in the filming of the turkey toss, but a couple of drumsticks
may have been broken.
We
lost to Sherwood Park 4-5. Scoring were Barrett Kyle, Matt Kalinowski,
Tyler Thomlison and Daryl Bunnell. Assisted by Tyler Thomlison,
Ben Brown, Matt Kalinowski and Matt Amyotte. PP 1-4, PK 4-5, shots
38-38. Not our best 60 minutes of hockey, but we got better in
a couple of areas. Now lets get back to playing hard for 60 -
getting better - and most importantly WINNING!!!
Royals
win 2-1 against Leduc! The firsts were Mike Tayler and Jarret
Brophy scoring goals that were assisted by Matt Kalinowski, Rory
Shott (2) and Matt Buskas. PP 0-6, PK 6-6, shots 35-31. It looked
like the post Christmas party hit both Dan and Rory as they made
a couple of amazing plays in the 3rd period and somehow neither
resulted in a goal. The beer was almost gone and there went the
team, without a Brenan sighting, but they left behind a dancing
coach and a little bit of chili. Of course the Cutman got the
best present, but this time it didn't make it to his bedroom -
why did he leave the pen behind??
We
were very fortunate that our goalie did not call in sick or else
the shorthanded bunch we call the Royal would not have skated
away with a 3-3 tie with the Red Wings. We played hard but not
that smart and as the game went on we could not get out of our
own way as we skated to the penalty box. It could have been the
type of penalties that were called or more likely we swing our
sticks to much, but out of the 9 we got all but 2 were stick calls.
Cross checking, slashing and high sticking, nice way to play the
game, I shouldn't have talked about it in the pre game, I must
have planted the seed. Joe Sangha, Ben Brown and Matt Kalinowski
scored some timely 3rd period goals, after we were down 0-3. They
were assisted by Matt Kalinowski, Kris Gies and Ben Brown. PP
1-6,PK 7-9, shots 27-38. Lets take this week off to get healthy,
unsuspended, smarter and most importantly get ready for Thursday's
practice and then the Royal Christmas party on Friday.
A
cold night at Millwoods got colder as the Royal dropped a 4-5
decision to Wetaskiwin. Matt Kalinowski, Kris Gies, Tyler Thomlison
and Joe Sangha scored our goals. With the assists going to Matt
Buskas, Barrett Kyle (2), Rory Shott, Ben Brown, Matt Kalinowski
and James Cho. PP 2-8, PK 10-11, shots 28-28. We can't lose games
like that!!!
If
a tie is like kissing you sister then I'm glad that's mine's hot,
but in the world of the Royal it sucks the big one. We tied the
River Kings 0-0 last night. It was good to see that one team was
a lot happier with a tie than ours. Good thing that little chicken
shit things that one team does, that are always before the game
starts, never have an effect on the scoreboard. Scoring for the
Royal - oops. PP 0-8, PK 8-8, shots 60-41 although I don't believe
them. How about Dan's return to playing, in 3 games against one
team they have scored 1 goal.
Sunday
night marked the return of number 14 and he didn't waste any time
scoring. Both the Royal and Eskimos won, 10-2 out in Ardrossan
it was the Royals. Our goals were scored by Ben Brown (2), Tyler
Thomlison, Jeff McLeod, Kody Smith, Joe Sangha, Austin Krysa (2),
Steve Bilawey and Barrett Kyle. Assists to Barrett Kyle (3), Matt
Buskas (2), Cam Breckon, Matt Kalinowski (2), Jordan Dezman, Scott
Reid (2), Jeff McLeod, Joe Sangha and Kris Gies. PP 1-7, PK 9-9,
shots 48-21. The skill level of the Royals took a jump up today.
I
bought a new computer and wasn't able to access the site until
now. So here is what happened. A dismal 1st period in Wetaskiwin
turned into a nice 3-2 win in OT. 16 called in sick again so no
other comments are needed. Scott Reid, Steve Bilawey and Kris
Gies scored goals, with assists going to Jordan Dezman, Matt Buskas
and James Cho. PP 0-4, PK 5-5, shots 33-38. The trip to the Creamery
was not without incident but it turned out that they weren't trying
to rob the place. While waiting for the long long train to pass
we were able to hook up with a couple of broke down Royals, the
rest of the night became a blur.
For
the first time in a long time the trip across the river was unsuccessful,
1-3 to the Warriors. It was an uninspired group of Royals who
skated slowly for 2 hours and 10 minutes around the ice, waiting
for the buzzer to go and send them back home. Kody Smith scored
from Matt Buskas and Joe Sangha, PP 1-7, PK 3-4, shots 25-31.
Hey number 16 called last night and asked if he still played on
the Royal and that he had a night off on Sat., we asked if he
remembered how to skate.
The
big game by the Eskimos was followed by a big 7-2 victory over
Stony Plain. A fun night that ended without incident for a nice
change. The Royalamaniacs who said they were coming didn't show,
much to everyone's disappointment (Clay and Robby), you no shows,
maybe next time. We finally played in a game in under 2 hours
and you will never guess who's relative was the ref, nice job
Don. Lots of goal scorers and here they are, Scott Reid, Barrett
Kyle (2), Matt Kalinowski, Joe Sangha, Jarret Hager and James
Cho. They were assisted by Rory Shott, Steve Bilawey, Ben Brown
(2), Joe Sangha, Matt Kalinowski, Kris Gies (3), Barrett Kyle,
Kody Smith and Scott Reid. PP 1-3, PK 5-6, shots 36-23. Winning
is sweet and a weekend sweep is solid. The Royal and their 14
coach's made an quite an impression on the bench - by only having
2 at the game.
In
our 1st Friday game in Leduc ever, the good guys go home with
a 5-1 win. There was a post game meeting planned for The Waldorf
but as soon as the Cutman blew us off we realized that they can
smoke there and we quickly left. A short handed team left nothing
in the tank as we got back to being the hard skating bunch that
we call Royals. Matt Kalinowski scored 2 goals with the others
going to Jeff McLeod, Jarret Hager and Kody Smith with his 1st
as a Royal (it was a rocket). The goals were assisted by Cam Breckon
(2), Joe Sangha (2), Jordan Dezman and Kody Smith (2). PP 3-9,
PK 8-8, shots 29-28. The scoring summary was as incorrect as the
penalty calls, or as they were given out (no hair pulling but
the 5th guy in gets the 3rd man in).
There
is no joy in mudville as the mighty Royals lose 2-5 to Beaumont.
The only things good about the night were the Eskimo win and I
didn't get stuck behind a train on the way home, although I was
asked, "why was I home so early I thought the games didn't
end until 1:30". Steve Bilawey and Ben Brown scored with
assists going to Rory Shott, Kody Smith and Barrett Kyle. PP 0-5,
PK 7-9, shots 19-25, yes those are correct stats. We need to play
harder.
Another
Sunday night victory for the Royal, this time 4-1 over the River
Kings. It was our 2nd win of the day at Confederation because
earlier the Bulldogs had won their game. The snow on the streets
couldn't slow us down and by going to the net that much we were
rewarded. What is up with that team and their talking to the Royal
coaches? As of press time there were no reports of any traffic
tickets given out at the game, so that should save some money.
Our goal scorers were Jarret Hager, Matt Kalinowski, Matt Buskas
and Rory Shott, with assists going to Rory Shott (2), Austin Krysa,
Ben Brown, Matt Buskas (2) and Jarret Brophy. PP 2-12, PK 10-10,
shots 33-19. You know it is a goofy night when both Kali and Scott
get penalties and Scott actually doubled his 2 year total, but
a win is a win and winning is good.
The
road to the north side was tough, but we all had our passports
and they lets us cross in and leave with 2 points in hand, 4-1
over the Red Wings. There were north side Royalamaniacs along
with north country Royalamaniacs sitting side by side wondering
how many bench and yapping minors they would see before that little
kid would leave them alone long enough for them to top off their
cups. Scoring goal for us Steve Bilawey, Jordan Dezman, Jeff McLeod
and Ben Brown with assists to Barrett Kyle, Matt Buskas, Matt
Kalinowski (2) and Joe Sangha. PP 2-11, PK 7-7, shots 24-21.
Winning
is good, just check out Pat's web page and you will know what
I mean. This time 4-3 over Wetaskiwin, in a very quick game, yes
that means no crazy stuff. There was a Brent Cox sighting but
no contact, the guy looks so upstanding I didn't recognize him.
Come back again. Scoring their 1st Royal goals were Austin Krysa
and Steve Bilawey along with Matt Kalinowski and Rory Shott. We
must be puck hogs because there were only these assists, Barrett
Kyle, Ben Brown and Matt Buskas. PP 1-6, PK 7-7, shots 31-31.
There are more Buskas relatives than you can shake a stick at
or throw the odd punch towards. You know the beer is bad when
it will only go down with a lot of juice on the side, that is
no reason to stop though. The web has been a bitch to enter things
today.
The
good guys win again, this time 4-2 out in St. Albert. It was date
night and not a Side Show to be found, so there is no fishing
stories. There were hard battles all over the ice and some icepaks
were used in both rooms, but the most interesting fact was why
did that stewardess keep walking by our table. We still need breakaway
practice. Barrett Kyle, Scott Reid (2) and Jarret Hager were our
goal scorers and they were assisted by Steve Bilawey, Ben Brown,
Kody Smith, Matt Amyotte and James Cho. PP 2-8, PK 9-9, shots
(by their timekeeper) 29-39. Sorry for the late update but the
Bulldogs were on at 7:45 and I needed a little nappy time after.
Losing
sucks and when we are dumb and selfish it sucks more, 2-4 loss
to Sherwood Park. It was another tough night on the stick vouchers.
I think we need more breakaway practice. Matt Kalinowski and Barrett
Kyle scored the assists went to Matt (I didn't think he was out
of the box long enough to get any points) Buskas (2), Joe Sangha
and Jarret Hager. PP 1-7, PK 8-9, shots 27-26. I'm not sure what
we did to the Red Wing cut but he sure didn't like some of us.
On
a night that the Oilers couldn't do anything right the Royal could
do no wrong out in Spruce Grove and we came away with a 9-0 victory.
Dan got his 2nd shutout of the season, Jarret got our 1st hattrick,
and our guys who knew their goalie couldn't score on him. Our
goals were scored by Scott Reid (2), Ben Brown, Joe Sangha, Cam
Breckon, Jarret Hager (3) and Jeff McLeod. The assists went to
Jeff McLeod, Jordan Dezman, Matt Kalinowski (2), Steve Bilawey,
Matt Buskas (2), Cam Breckon, James Cho, Austin Krysa (2), Jarret
Hager and Scott Reid. PP 6-9, PK 10-10, shots 45-25. It was a
night that the smoking Bi-law chased us back to the big city so
there are no fun stories. Word is that there have been T and Lover
sightings and sounds like they are back in the fold very soon.
Royals
win 3-2 over Morinville. What a goofy game, we created but had
no finish until we just put the puck on net and it crossed the
goal line. The way the points were given out is the same way the
calls were made, although we can't hit their goalie that hard.
Matt Kalinowski (2) and Jeff McLeod scored, Kody Smith, Steve
Bilawey, Jordan Dezman and Matt Kalinowski assisted the goals.
PP 2-4, PK 3-4, shots 49-23. There are no reported problems from
the Eskimos, so we can go back, just never on the afternoon of
the day before a game.
It
was the 1st day of Royals Hockey School and it was our 1st win
in Fort Saskatchewan this season, a 6-1 win at that, also Kal
Sambhi's 1st win. That's allot of firsts, so just to change things
up we went for some post game wings and ran into some Wildcats
who also happen to be Royalamaniacs, so as you can see it was
a good night all over. Scoring goals were Joe Sangha, Barrett
Kyle, Matt Kalinowski, Cam Breckon, Rory Shott and Matt Buskas
with assists to Jordan Dezman, Ben Brown, Matt Kalinowski (2),
Kris Gies, Rory Shott and Jarret Hager. PP 3-6, PK 9-9, shots
37-27. This just in I found out today that their is more than
one 5:30 in a day, it seems that there is one in the morning as
well as the one at night - who knew?? The Royal will be strutting
their stuff at the Eskimo game on Saturday, so if you hear of
any problems in the tailgate section 'it wasn't us'.
A
short handed Royals team skated to a 4-1 win over the Wild. With
lots of turkey and gas powering the Royal machine, we were able
to show the boxing team from England a win that didn't include
enough fights for their liking. Our goals were scored by Cam Breckon,
Ben Brown, Matt Kalinowski and Kevin Kruse. Setting up the goals
were Matt Buskas (3), Matt Kalinowski (2), Steve Bilawey, Barrett
Kyle and Jarret Brophy. PP 4-11, PK 9-9, shots 33-21. Hopefully
we get healthy and bring 60 minutes to our next skate. We received
a great deal at Overtime on some beverages and are already looking
for a new place. Sorry for the late update but the Bulldogs had
a late night and early morning meeting to go over their 1st win
in their 1st game of the season.
We
traveled to Millwoods looking for a win, and as luck would have
it we found one, in the form of 2-0 over the River Kings. The
round belly Royalamaniacs will be able to remember this one because
there was not a squishy in sight. Even with a couple of Royals
getting tossed from the game, for not very good reasons, we were
able to use our speed and keep the tempo to high for our opponents.
Scoring goals Rory Shott and Kris Gies, assisting them Jarret
Hager, Kody Smith and Kory Ebel. Dan got his 1st shutout of the
season and looked good doing it. PP 1-11, PK 8-8, shots 26-23.
The game was goofy with us being short handed the 1st period and
them the rest of the game, I guess some people never learn. On
a side note there was not a blue hair in sight. Winning is way
better than talking about it.
This
was more like it, a 7-2 victory in our home opener. All you Royalamaniacs
missed one of the best pregame shows that the Royal have ever
put on. With the last second confirmation, from the fire marshal,
giving us the OK for the fireworks inside the arena they capped
off the event that had cheer leaders, lasers, big screen highlights
and celebrity speeches (OK Tiger Woods isn't a hockey player but
I like golf so that's why we brought him in). It's really to bad
the players missed the show because of our pregame meetings. Our
goal scorers were Matt Amyotte, Ben Brown, Jarret Hager, Cam Breckon
(2), Matt Buskas and Barrett Kyle. They were assisted by Matt
Kalinowski (2), Matt Buskas (5), Barrett Kyle, Matt Amyotte and
Scott Reid. PP 4-13, PK 9-10, shots 46-25. It's not often a Royal
makes it to 60 but Big Jim did and had some fun with it last night.
There was even a 'Roxanne' heard ringing in our ears, yes that
means Side Show made an appearance. We improved in some of the
areas that needed it and still have some more learning to do in
others - but it was a fun night.
Royals
win, 5-4 in OT. It's hard to believe that this is the same team
that has been skating together for the last month. Thank goodness
our first game jitters are out of our system and we can start
playing Royals Hockey. We were fast and hard to play against for
short bursts throughout the game but we want 60 minutes of speed.
Enough of the negative stuff, did I say that we went out there
to get 2 points and were very successful. 1st win and 2 points,
YES!!! Scott Reid scored 2 goals, Kory Ebel, Barrett Kyle and
Rory Shott with the shorthanded game winner. Assists went to Matt
Kalinowski, Matt Buskas, Ben Brown (2), Steve Bilawey, Kris Gies
and Cam Breckon. Dan got his first win of the season and had more
shots than he usually gets in practice. PP 1-3, PK 4-5, shots
31-42. The pizza party after the game was not very well attended,
thanks, the leftovers tasted great this morning. Receiving a pregame
call from Derek Paulgaard, from Montana, was a great perk and
we now have confirmed Royalamaniacs in 41 states.
Sorry
about the late update. It had nothing to do with our 5-4 victory
out in Sherwood Park. We played smarter and with lots of speed.
The team is coming together and we look forward to having the
guys from the stands in our lineup when the season starts on Friday
out in Beaumont. With all the planing, by our opening game committee,
Sunday's game against Leduc will be an opening for all to remember
(get your tickets early).
As
the competition gets stronger so are the Royal. 3-0 was the final
score over the Knights in our 1st home game. We have to keep playing
the way we practice and playing the things we practice. When we
get to that point it's going to be great.
A
very strong performance out in Spruce Grove 4-1, their goalie
kept it close in the 1st period when we outshot the Regals 24-4.
The speed was great and there were no let downs as the game went
on. No major collisions between Royals in the game. There was
a lot of communication between the coach and some old Royals.
Hope to see you all Sunday at Confed.
The
games are finally getting played and the Royal start with a 8-1
victory over Strathcona in a swimming pool. Lots of speed and
the new guys scored some great ones. There were hits all over
the ice and sometimes we hit them, not ourselves. Oh ya, Cutman
Corner has been updated!! And it's a good one.
The
ROYALS
4th EVER GOLF TOURNAMENT is on Saturday September
24th at the unbelievable Mill Woods Golf and Polo Grounds (we
hear that they are expanding again to include a Highlands Games
Pitch). As the confirmed entries come in I will post them, we
will only be accepting 40 entries so if you don't see your name
on here you are not in. 1ST. Entry Kurt (2 time provincial
winner) Rackel, Scotty, Brad Smith, Matt (I'm still looking for
my clubs [ya that's how he spelt it]) Kalinowski, Barrett Kyle,
(a special caddy will be appearing in the form of Kris Gies) he
will be on the bag of Jarret (who is now injured)Hager, Matt Buskas,
Wayne Buskas, Kyle Green, Matt Amyotte, Angus Love (confirmed
as player and MC), David (Bull) Turnbull, Big Jim, Jordan Dezman,
Geoff Dowson, Dan (new coach) Thomas, Harold (Heading the Filming
of the Event) Kruse, Alex (I'm looking for a bag to carry) Smith,
[I HOPE ARE CADDIES ARE STRONG BECAUSE IT MAY BE A LONG WALK],
Scott Reid, Sebastien Polikar, Steve Bilaway, Kory Ebel, Dan Pennock,
{pending Tyler Thomlison, Mike Kalinowski},
Welcome
to the 2005-06 season for the Edmonton Royals. We hope everyone
had a fantastic summer and that you are looking forward to another
solid year of hockey the Royal way. The way last season ended
still leaves a bitter taste in our mouths, but lets not let that
cloud the fact that we were a tremendously successful hockey team.
We will continue to learn and, this season, find a way to win
that last game.