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Accomplishments
**** 1998/99 ****
SemiFinalist - 1998 Troy Christmas Classic
Champions - 15th Annual EMHA Mite Tournament
**** 1999/00 ****
SemiFinalist - Markham Waxers Thanksgiving AAA Tournament
Champions - 15th Annual Brantford Tournament of Friends
Champions - 2000 Dofasco Minor Hockey Select Tournament
SemiFinalist - 2000 Cambridge Mighty Mite Tournament
Champions - 16th Annual EMHA Mite Tournament
**** 2000/01 ****
Champions - 10th Annual Flint Christmas Classic
SemiFinalist - 42nd Annual Preston International Invitational
RunnerUp - 17th Annual EMHA Mite Tournament
**** 2001/02 ****
Bronze Medal Winner - 32nd Annual Wayne Gretzky Novice AAA Championship
Winner - Bob Perani Academic Award
We Are the Champions
2009/2010 NHL DRAFT
CHICAGO (IP) March 23, 2002. In an unprecedented move on Friday the NHL announced several 2009 and 2010 Draft Picks. Today the following list of players was released by NHL President Gary Bettman.
New Jersey Devils - Dalton Bates, Defense
New York Rangers - Carter Foguth, Defense
Phoenix Coyotes - Ivan Gaydayenko, Wing
Florida Panthers - Dane Genord, Defense
Chicago Blackhawks - Dalton Hammond, Defense
Atlanta Thrashers - Spencer Hill, Goal
Boston Bruins - Garrett Hudson, Wing
Vancouver Canucks - Alex Jakubic, Defense
Edmonton Oilers - Andrew Lay, Center
Nashville Preditors - Zach Makimaa, Center
Philadelphia Flyers - Brendan McLeskey, Wing
Washington Capitols - Vaughn Mortimer, Wing
Colorado Avalanche - William Peltier, Wing
L.A. Kings - Spencer Spurlin, Center
Tampa Bay Lightning - Ryan Thomas, Goal
Toronto Maple Leafs - Chris Zikmund, Wing
1992 Flint Icelanders Head South For Spring
FLINT (IP) The 1992 Flint Icelanders have gone their seperate ways for the spring season. Some will play golf, baseball or soccer, while others just rest-up for next season. A few have elected to work on their skills in Flint under Coach Mike Jakubic. Andrew Lay will be skating for a tournament team out of Buffalo, New York while Zach Makimaa skates with the 1993 Battalion team and the Simcoe Express, a tournament team in Canada. Seven of the 1992 Flint Icelanders however, will be skating for Detroit Tier 1 teams this spring. A source close to the Icelander Press has confirmed that Ivan Gaydayenko will be skating with the 1992 Little Caesars team. Dalton Bates, Carter Foguth, Brendan McLeskey, Vaughn Mortimer and William Peltier will skate for the 1992 Honeybaked team, while Dane Genord is with the 1992 Compuware team. These seven may find themselves playing against each other and some of the best talent in Michigan and Ohio. Of course we KNOW where the best players are from. You can check them out in the Big Dog tournament at Lakeland Ice Arenas in Waterford on April 19 - 21. Congratulations to those that made the Tier 1 teams and good luck to all the 1992 Flint Icelanders. Have fun this summer and good luck next year.
1992 Icelanders Wrap-up Season With 10-1 Win Over Ann Arbor
FLINT (IP) The 1992 Flint Icelanders defeated Ann Arbor on Saturday, March 16 in their final game of the season at Flint Iceland Arenas. The Flint players were really tested in the game, not by the Ann Arbor team, but by their own coach. In the lockeroom before the game, the Flint coach placed some heavy demands on his team asking each player to test himself by putting EVERYTHING he had been taught into this one final game. Remember to use all your breakouts, the D to D, the BOARD, the QUICK and the CROSS. Forwards, use the pass and cross, set up the offensive zone Triangle, make sure there are 2 men on the A.T.S., and be ready to back-check. Goalies, cut down the angle, stay focused and be aggressive on the shot. Everybody, look for the weak-side pass and stay out of NO MAN'S LAND, remember the JERICO play, defensemen, be strong inside the offensive zone, close the gap at the blueline on the 1 on 1s and keep your feet moving, use the net, passes are hard, quick and in the passing lanes, dont forget to KEEP THE MOUSE OUT OF THE HOUSE. To an outsider the terms may appear complicated and demanding but to these 8 and 9 year olds they were all too familiar. It did not matter who the opponent was, it could have been any team, no one in the lockeroom even thought about it. A challenge had been made and the 1992 Flint Icelanders would respond, out-shooting their opponents 43-8 in a 10 - 1 victory that would leave a lasting impression on their coaches.
In the opening period it was a shooting gallery with Flint out-shooting Ann Arbor 17-1. The Ann Arbor goalie was on fire in the period stopping everything, but at the 2:11 mark, Flint finally scored on a Spencer Spurlin shot set-up by Andrew Lay and Garrett Hudson. With 1:30 left in the period Flints Zach Makimaa put the Icelanders up by two scoring what turned out to be the game winner, assisted by William Peltier and Christopher Zikmund. First period score Flint 2, Ann Arbor 0.
In the second period, Flint picked up where they had left off, shelling the Ann Arbor netminder with 14 more shots, scoring 4 times. The first goal coming just one minute into the period on a shot by Christopher Zikmund with Andrew Lay and Dalton Hammond assisting. Flints William Peltier made it 4-0 at the 9:51 mark on a nice pass from Zach Makimaa. Captain Andrew Lay scored the last two goals of the period. The first at 6:03 on a nice set-up by Christopher Zikmund and the second goal with just 55 seconds left, assisted by Carter Foguth. Second period score Flint 6, Ann Arbor 0.
The Icelanders started the third period shorthanded with Garrett Hudson in for roughing, but Flints penalty-kill units worked hard keeping Ann Arbor off the scoreboard. At the 10:29 mark, Flints Ivan Gaydayenko scored on the powerplay with Vaughn Mortimer and Alex Jakubic getting the helpers. Flint made it 8-0 on Zach Makimaas unassisted goal, his second of the day. Andrew Lay scored on the powerplay at 3:46 to complete his hattrick with Ivan Gaydayenko assisting. The Icelanders scored their last goal with three minutes left in the game, a Zach Makimaa blast for the hat trick, helpers going to Spencer Spurlin and Garrett Hudson. The Ann Arbor team scored their only goal, a shorthanded tally with 16 seconds left in the game (16 from 44). Final score Flint 10, Ann Arbor 1. Ann Arbors netminder had a miraculous game turning back 33 of 43 Flint shots while Flint goalie Spencer Hill stopped 7 of 8 for the Icelanders. The 1992 Flint Icelanders really put on a clinic, demonstrating great passing, speed and teamwork. Only time will tell what is in store for these talented young men.
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Big THANKS To Kitchener Jr. Rangers
FLINT (IP) The 1992 Flint Icelander staff, team and parents would like to thank Coach Al, Tim Pearson, and all the Junior Rangers and their parents for their hospitality and friendship during our recent series in Kitchener. Everyone had a great time at the Rangers/Generals game and you really made our boys day with the wonderful gifts. They will always remember their trip to Kitchener. We look forward to your group coming to Flint. Thanks again
1992 Flint Icelanders Take Bronze at Wayne Gretzky
BRANTFORD (IP) The 1992 Flint Icelanders won the 32nd Annual Wayne Gretzky Novice AAA Consolation Championship defeating the Providence Friars 5-2 on Saturday. A heartbreaking loss to Brantford in the last 2 minutes of the semi-finals is all that keep the Icelanders from the Championship game for the Gold.
Flint opened up the tournament on Thursday with a 4-1 win over the Buffalo Regals and a 0-1 loss to the Lambton Jr. Sting. The Icelanders advanced to the semi-finals after a 6-0 win over the Amherst Knights on Friday. In the semi-final, Flint dropped a 1-2 heartbreaker to the Brantford 99er's setting up a showdown with the Rhode Island team for the Consolation Championship.
The tournament attracted a total of 188 teams including more than 150 Canadian teams, European teams from Finland, Sweden and Latvia and USA teams from Colorado, Wisconsin, Illinois, New York, Michigan and Rhode Island. The Flint team took part in the opening ceremonies with an on ice parade participating with the European, Canadian and other USA teams. The National Anthems of each country played as the teams paraded around the arena. It was a great experience, one the boys will not soon forget. More to follow.
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1992 Flint Icelanders Beat Port Huron 4 - 2
PORT HURON (IP) The 1992 Flint Icelanders defeated the Port Huron Flags 4-2 Wednesday night at Glacier Pointe Arena in Port Huron.
Port Huron's Alex Teraikian opened up the scoring at 7:51 of the first period on a nice backhand shot assisted by Spencer LaParl. At the 4:14 mark Flint's Dalton Bates and Port Huron's Tony Campbell were each called for roughing but a double minor on Campbell gave the Icelanders the odd man advantage. It took Flint's William Peltier only 24 seconds to even the score with Zach Makimaa getting the helper. Flint's second goal came at 3:02 on a great play from Zach Makimaa to Christopher Zikmund. 1st Period score Flint 2 Port Huron 1.
In the second period the Flags made it 2-2 on a Spencer LaParl shot assisted by Alex Teraikian. Flint regained the lead with 2:15 left in the 2nd period on a Garrett Hudson blast, assists going to Ivan Gaydayenko and Spencer Spurlin. 2nd period score Flint 3 Port Huron 2.
The third period opened up with Flint's Zach Makimaa and the Flag's Tony Campbell trading roughing calls. Flint stetched the lead to 2 at the 7:56 mark on a great shot by Ivan Gaydayenko (Garrett Hudson and Carter Foguth (assisting). With 7:39 left in the game, Flint's Alex Jakubic was called for roughing giving the Flags their first powerplay of the game. Flint found themselves shorthanded again at 2:01 when Zach Makimaa was called for holding but Flint penalty killers Spencer Spurlin, Ivan Gaydayenko, Dalton Bates, Garrett Hudson, Dane Genord, Dalton Hammond and Carter Foguth were more than up to the task shutting the Flags down on both occations. Final score Flint 4 Port Huron 2. Port Huron's Josh Kelly turned back 12 of 16 Flint shots while Flint's Ryan Thomas stopped 7 of 9 for the Icelanders.
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1992 Flint Icelanders Come Short at Novice Championship
MISSISSAUGA (IP) The 1992 Flint Icelanders ran into some stiff competition at the 1st Annual "Novice International Championship Cup" in Mississauga, Ontario. With three players on the injured reserve list and a tough "AAA" division and schedule the Icelanders knew they were in for a challenge.
The opener against the Buffalo Regals was a very tight game with no scoring in the first period. Flint's Ivan Gaydayenko put Flint out front 1-0 at the 7:53 mark of the second period with Spencer Spurlin assisting. The Regal's Dan Potter tied the game on an unassisted goal with 6:02 left in the period. Second period score Flint 1 Buffalo 1. Buffalo took a 2-1 lead early in the third period on a powerplay goal by Dan Krauss with Adrean Copeland assisting. At 6:25 of the third period Buffalo's Adrean Copeland was called for interference giving Flint their first powerplay opportunity. With 4:40 on the clock Buffalo's Dan Krauss made it 3-1 with an unassisted shorthand tally. Final score Flint 1 Buffalo 3. Buffalo netminder Harrison Civin turned back 15 of 16 Flint shots while Flint's Ryan Thomas stopped 6 of 9 Buffalo shots.
Flint's second game was against the number one team in the GTHL, the Jr. Canadiens. The Icelanders opened the scoring at 9:56 of the first period on a Garrett Hudson shot assisted by Alex Jakubic. The Canadiens however answered back with goals by Matthew Galati (Jordan Merante), Jeffery Skinner (Louis Lisozzi) and Jeffery Skinner (Jordan Merante/Stephen Witiuk). First period score Flint 1 Canadiens 3. In the second period the Canadiens made it 4-1 on an Erlick Loucks shot assisted by Jeffery Skinner and Jordan Merante. Flint's Zach Makimaa scored just 11 seconds later on a pass from Dane Genord to make it 4-2. The Canadiens retalliated with 3 more goals, Matthew Galati (Zach Hyman/Stephen Witiuk), Jeffery Skinner (Tyler Toffoli) and Jeffery Skinner (Tyler Toffoli/Mackenzie Smith). Flint's Spencer Spurlin scored the last goal of the period at the 1:03 mark with assists going to Ivan Gaydayenko and Alex Jakubic. Second period score Flint 3 Canadiens 7. The Jr. Canadiens scored the only goal in the third on an Erlick Loucks shot assisted by Stephen Witiuk. Final score Flint 3 Canadiens 8. Flint's Spencer Hill and Ryan Thomas combined for 7 of 15 while the Canadien's Victor Adamo stopped 6 of 9 Flint shots.
Flint's third game was a real heartbreaker, ending in a shotout loss to the Ajax/Pickering team. Ajax took an early first period lead on an Alex Clements shot assisted by Chris Raguseo and Charles Dorey. The Raiders hung on to the 1-0 lead thru the second period but at the 10:50 mark of the third period Flint's Ivan Gaydayenko tied the game on a shot setup by teammate Spencer Spurlin. Third period score Flint 1 Ajax/Pickering 1. The Raiders won the game in the overtime shootout on goals by Spencer Bentley and Mitchell Robertson. Final score Flint 1 Ajax/Pickering 2. In regulation play Flint netminder Spencer Hill stopped 2 of 3 Raider shots while Eric Gagne turned back 19 of 20 Flint shots.
Flint wrapped up the tournament with a 3-2 win over the London Jr. Knights. The Icelanders scored the only goal of the first period on a Zach Makimaa shot assisted by Carter Foguth. In the second period Flint made it 3-0 on goals from Christopher Zikmund (Dalton Hammond and Spencer Spurlin assisting) and Alex Jakubic (powerplay) with Brendan McLeskey getting the helper. With less than two minutes left in the game the Jr. Knights scored back to back goals, the first by Eric Nemeth (Dillion Graham/Cameron Dounir assisting) and the second from Aaron Dartch (Nikolas Knezig assisting). Final score Flint 3 London 2. Flint goalie Ryan Thomas stopped 8 of 10 shots while Nick Trudell turned back 12 of 15 for the Jr. Knights.
The London Jr. Knights advanced to the Consolation game to play the Brantford 99er's while the Jr. Canadiens and Whitby Wildcats played for the Championship.
Championship Final:
Jr. Canadiens 6 Whitby Wildcats 2
Consolation Final:
Brantford 99er's 4 London Jr. Knights 1
1992 Flint Icelanders Down Ice Mountain 9-3
FLINT (IP) The 1992 Flint Icelanders chalked up another win on Saturday defeating the Ice Mountain Blades 9 - 3 at the Flint Iceland Arenas.
The Flint Icelanders opened up the scoring at 6:12 of the first period with Zach Makimaa scoring on passes from Vaughn Mortimer and Brendan McLeskey. Flint scored again at 5:25 on a William Peltier shot with Spencer Spurlin getting the helper. The Icelanders went up 3-0 with 2:07 left in the period on Zach Makimaa's second of the game, Dane Genord assisting. The Blades made it 3-1 on a Jon Walraven shot assisted by Steve Basinski.
Flint regained the three goal lead at 5:27 of the second period when Ivan Gaydayenko converted on a Zach Makimaa pass. The Blades came right back a minute later to make it 4-2 on a Trevor Troupe shot with Tim Donnelly assisting. The Icelanders scored twice more in the period, a shorthanded tally from Ivan Gaydayenko (unassisted) at the 1:06 mark and the second at the 16 second mark, Spencer Spurlin with his first of three, assisted by Brendan McLeskey. Second period score Flint Icelanders 6 Ice Mountain 2.
In the third period Icelander Chris Zikmund converted on the powerplay with Dalton Bates and Zach Makimaa assisting. The Blades returned the favor at 6:59 when Brandon Hammermeister scored with Dan Cowan getting the helper. The Icelander's closed out the scoring on Spencer Spurlin's second and third goals. The first at 4:24 assisted by Brendan McLeskey and the last a powerplay goal at the 3:54 mark with Vaughn Mortimer and Carter Foguth assisting. Final score Flint Icelanders 9 Ice Mountain 3. Blade coach Jim Walraven credited the Icelander defensemen and the forechecking game as being key factors in the Icelander win. Ice Mountain's Mike Underwood stopped 8 of 17 Icelander shots and Spencer Hill turned away 8 of 11 for Flint.
1992 Flint Icelanders and Ice Mountain Skate to 5-5 Tie
FLINT (IP) The 1992 Flint Icelanders and Ice Mountain Squirt A team skated to a 5-5 tie at the Ice Mountain Arenas on Sunday. The Icelanders opened the scoring at 8:59 of the first period on a goal by Zach Makimaa, asssisted by Brendan McLeskey. The Blades wasted no time scoring 3 unanswered goals to finish off the period. Dan Cowan scored the first with Steve Basinski assisting. The second goal was a Steve Basinski shot with Dan Cowan and Trevor Troupe assisting. Dan Cowan scored the final goal of the period on a nice pass from Trevor Troupe. First period score Flint Icelanders 1 Ice Mountain 3.
Ice Mountain's Trevor Troupe made it 4-1 early in the second period with an unassisted tally but Flint's Zach Makimaa pulled the Icelanders to within one on two quick goals. The first at 4:23 of the second period assisted by Brendan McLeskey and Vaughn Mortimer. And the second coming just 26 seconds later again on passes from Brendan McLeskey and Vaughn Mortimer. Second period score Flint Icelanders 3 Ice Mountain 4.
In the third period the Icelanders tied the game on a William Peltier shot assisted by Christopher Zikmund and Zach Makimaa. Ice Mountain regained the lead with 6:50 left in the game on a Steve Basinski shot (Dan Cowan assisting). With two minutes left in the game and a one goal lead, Ice Mountain's Tim Donnelly was called for a two minute minor giving the Icelanders a powerplay opportunity. The Icelander powerplay unit hit the ice and with clock at the 1:43 mark Flint pulled their goalie giving them a two man advantage. The Blades fought hard to clear the puck but with 1:19 left in the game Flint's William Peltier tied it up with his second of the game assisted by Zach Makimaa and Brendan McLeskey. Final score Flint Icelanders 5 Ice Mountain 5. Icelander netminder Spencer Hill stopped 10 of 15 shots while Mike Underwood turned away 8 of 13 for Ice Mountain. For Flint, Zach Makimaa - 5 point day including a hattrick and Brendan McLeskey - 4 points including a playmaker. For Ice Mountain, Dan Cowan - 4 points and Trevor Troupe - 3 points and Steve Basinski - 3 points.
"New Look" Icelanders Drop One To Stars 5-2
FLINT (IP) The 1992 Flint Icelanders gained some valuable playing experience from their 5-2 loss to the Bluewater Stars on Thursday at the Flint Iceland Arenas. Each Icelander got a taste of what their teammates position is like and how the game looks from that position. By playing the forward players back on defense and the defensemen up in the wing positions and wingers at center and centers at wing the team hopes to gain some valuable experience that will help them during future games. The "New Look" Icelanders outshot their opponents 25 to 14 but could not solve the Stars excellent goaltending.
In the first period the Stars went up 2-0 on a couple of Brandon Rentz goals. The first a solo effort and the second on helpers from Chad Delano and Wilie Mulligen. Flint's Alex Jakubic made it 2-1 at the 2:17 mark with Ivan Gaydayenko and Zach Makimaa assisting. First period score Flint 1 Bluewater Stars 2.
The Stars scored first in the second period making it 3-1 on a Kyle Mazzola shot assisted by Garrett Heiser. The Icelanders cut the lead to one with 1:56 left in the period on a Zach Makimaa shot with Ivan Gaydayenko assisting. Second period score Flint 2 Bluewater Stars 3.
The Icelanders kept the game close firing 6 shots on net in the third period but the Star's Brandon Rentz put the game away scoring his 3rd and 4th goals with assists going to Kyle Mazzola, Patrick Cansfield and Zach Wawreyniak. Final score Flint 2 Bluewater Stars 5. Jack Campbell turned back 23 of 25 Flint shots while Flint goalies Spencer Hill and Ryan Thomas combined for 9 of 14.
Belle Tire Gets a Taste of Flint's ATS in 2-2 Tie
FRASER (IP) Belle Tire got a firsthand look at the 1992 Flint Icelander's forechecking game in a 2-2 tie on Sunday at the Great Lakes Sports Complex.
In the first period it was Belle Tire scoring first on a Cody Schmidt shot assisted by Matt Lining. The Icelanders made it 1-1 when Christopher Zikmund scored at the 48 second mark with helpers going to William Peltier and Dalton Hammond. First period score Flint 1 Belle Tire 1.
The second period was a real battle with both teams fighting for the go ahead goal. The Icelanders survived an early Belle Tire Powerplay but with 2:25 left in the period Flint's Ivan Gaydayenko and Spencer Spurlin were both called for minors giving Belle Tire a 5 on 3 advantage. The Icelanders worked very hard but Belle Tire's Cody Schmidt jammed one in with 2 seconds left in the 2 man advantage. Cody's second goal of the game was assisted by Dimarco Anthony and Zachary Plotzke. Second period score Flint 1 Belle Tire 2.
In the third period Flint's forechecking game, known as "ATS" was tenacious allowing the Belle Tire team only 2 shots on goal. The tying goal came with 1:30 left in the game on a Zach Makimaa shot assisted by Brendan McLeskey and Dalton Hammond. Final score Flint 2 Belle Tire 2.
Flints Ryan Thomas stopped 9 of 11 Belle Tire shots while Rick Ice turned back 9 of 11 for Belle Tire.
Quote of the game (after the warmups): "Is this team our age" - Brendan McLeskey
1992 Flint Icelanders Defeat Sylvania 8 - 6
SYLVANIA (IP) The 1992 Flint Icelanders traveled to Sylvania, Ohio on Saturday to take on the Sylvania Maple Leafs in their second meeting of the year. The earlier contest was a 3-3 tie back in October at Flint Iceland Arenas. Saturdays game however, belonged to Flint as they skated to an 8-6 win at the Tam-o-shanter.
The Icelanders jumped out to a 4-0 lead in the first period with Ivan Gaydayenko scoring the first on a solo effort at the 8:08 mark. Flints second goal came on a Christopher Zikmund shot assisted by Zach Makimaa and Dane Genord. Ivan Gaydayenko scored his second of the game, a powerplay goal at 4:17 with Brendan McLeskey getting the helper. Flint's Brendan McLeskey made it 4-0 at the 4:07 mark assisted by Zach Makimaa. The Mapleleafs made it 4-1 on a Justin Portillo shot with assists going to Drew Salstein and Josh Fonseca. First period score Flint 4 Sylvania 1.
Things settled down in the second period with each team scoring once. Flint scored first on a Spencer Spurlin shot assisted by Alex Jakubic. The Mapleleaf's Justin Portillo made it 5-2 with an unassisted goal at the 3:08 mark. Second period score Flint 5 Sylvania 2.
The Icelanders put the game away in the third period scoring twice to take a 5 goal lead, the first a powerplay goal by William Peltier assisted by Christopher Zikmund and Dalton Hammond. Flint's Zach Makimaa scored an unassisted tally at the 4:17 mark making it a 7-2 game. Sylvania's Justin Portillo scored at 3:56 to complete his hattrick (unassisted). Third period score Flint 7 Sylvania 3.
The teams deceided to play a 5 minute overtime period giving the Mapleleafs some added gametime as they tuneup for the Little Caesars playoffs. Flint used the opportunity to try some players at different positions. Sylvania started the overtime period with a two man advantage, pulling their goaltender while Flint's Dalton Bates was in the box for roughing. The hard work of Flint's shorthanded unit (Forwards Dane Genord and Carter Foguth and Defensemen Vaughn Mortimer and Spencer Spurlin) really paid off when Carter Foguth scored an empty netter from center ice to go up 8-3. They period was far from over however, as the Mapleleafs really got their game in gear, scoring 3 unanswered goals before the horn could blow. The first was a powerplay goal from Kevin Hoyle unassisted. Then at the 3:00 minute mark, Sylvania's Jordan Roberts scored on a pass from Kevin Hoyle to make it 8-5. The Mapleleafs last goal came with 1:20 on the clock, scored by Brian Brookover with helpers going to Kevin Hoyle and Jordan Roberts. Final score Flint 8 Sylvania 6. Flint's Spencer Hill stopped 12 of 18 shots while Erik Fisher turned back 19 of 27 for the Mapleleafs.
1992 Flint Icelanders 5 Petrolia Oilers 1
FLINT (IP) A 12-1 shot advantage in the 3rd period helped the 1992 Flint Icelanders to "ICE" a 5-1 game against the Petrolia Oilers on Saturday at Flint Iceland Arenas. The first period was very close with lots of forechecking, backchecking and turnovers in the neutral zone. Flint managed to score the only goal of the period with just 1:10 left on a William Peltier shot assisted by Carter Foguth and Dalton Hammond. Shots on net were 4-3 in favor of Flint. First period score Flint 1 Petrolia 0.
In the second period the Icelanders scored first at 10:48 on a goal by Garrett Hudson, helpers going to Zach Makimaa and Ivan Gaydayenko. The Oilers closed the gap to one with a powerplay goal by Jake Unsworth, assisted by Adam Arsenault and Jake McPhail. Flint's Dane Genord put the Icelanders back up by two with his own powerplay tally, a blast from the point, assisted by Vaughn Mortimer and Spencer Spurlin. Second period score Flint 3 Petrolia 1.
The Icelanders really put the icing on the cake in the third period outshooting the Oilers 12-1 and scoring twice. Flint's first goal came at 8:22 on a shot by Ivan Gaydayenko assisted by Zach Makimaa and Brendan McLeskey. The final goal of the game was a blast from Zach Makimaa setup by Dane Genord and Dalton Hammond with one second left in the game. Final Score Flint 5 Petrolia 1. The Oiler's Tyler Preece and Dylan McNeil combined for 18 saves on 23 shots while Flint's Spencer Hill stopped 8 of 9 Petrolia shots.
1992 Flint Icelanders Tie Bluewater Stars 1-1
PORT HURON (IP) The 1992 Flint Icelanders and Bluewater stars skated to a 1-1 tie on Sunday at Glacier Pointe Arena in Port Huron. Flint got off to a slow start in the first with the Stars outshooting them 6-2. Bluewater scored the only goal of the period on Brandon Rentz shot assisted by Willie Mulligen. First period score Flint 0 Bluewater Stars 1.
In the second period Flint outshot the Stars 8-5 but neither team could put it in the net. Second period score Flint 0 Bluewater Stars 1.
The Icelanders finally took control of the game in the third period firing 8 shots on net to setup the final goal of the game. With the Curfew clock under 2 minutes the Icelanders pulled their netminder for the oddman advantage sending Defenseman Dalton Bates into the play with one purpose...shoot the puck. At the 1:03 mark (45 seconds on the curfew clock) he did just that jamming one home with helpers from Zach Makimaa and Brendan McLeskey. Final Score Flint 1 Bluewater Stars 1. Flint netminder Ryan Thomas turned back 14 of 15 shots while the Star's Jack Campbell stopped 17 of 18 Flint shots.
Raiders Defeat the Bombers 6-4 in the Final Battle
FLINT (IP) It was a very entertaining afternoon on Sunday at the 3rd Annual Bomber vs. Raider Reunion game. The game which was billed as the "Final Battle" was held at the Flint Iceland Arenas in Flint, Michigan. After a 5 minute warm-up, the players returned from the lockerooms for a fog-filled, musical, spotlight introduction followed by the National Anthem. Playing in this year's match-up for the Raiders: Vaughn Mortimer, Jon Barr, Alex Jakubic, Justin Fisher, Sean Swigert, Nik Keene, Carter Foguth, Dalton Bates, Spencer Spurlin, Josh Hosking, Marcus Wojtkowicz, Will Dawson and William Peltier. Playing for the Bombers: Dalton Hammond, Dominic Gutierrez, Gavin Rustin, Dane Genord, Jared Trebtoske, Luke Conner, Alex Reno, Garrett Hudson, Zach Makimaa, Ryan Thomas, Spencer Hill, Ivan Gaydayenko and Christopher Zikmund.
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The Bombers struck first at 13:23 on a blast from Garrett Hudson setup by Zach Makimaa. The lead lasted less then 3 minutes as the Raiders answered back with an unassisted goal by Dalton Bates at 10:53. Raider forward William Peltier scored next on a nice pass from Sean Swigert to make it a 2-1 game. At the 8:49 mark Spencer Spurlin gave the Raiders a 2 goal lead with William Peltier getting the helper. The Raiders continued to dominate on the scoreboard scoring their fourth goal at 6:22 on a Nik Keene shot set up by Will Dawson. There were no penalites in the period but things would soon change. First period score Bombers 1 Raiders 4.
At 12:08 of the second period the Raiders found themselves shorthanded when Spencer Spurlin was called for tripping but Raider defensive tandems Carter Foguth/Justin Fisher and Alex Jakubic/Josh Hosking worked hard keeping the puck out of the defensive end. The Raiders stretched their lead to 4 goals at 9:03 of the second period with Vaughn Mortimer scoring and Josh Hosking getting the helper. The Raiders took a commanding 6-1 lead when Bomber Luke Conner was called for tripping setting up a William Peltier powerplay goal assisted by Alex Jakubic and Josh Hosking. The Bombers went shorthanded again at the 5:13 mark when Zach Makimaa was called for tripping. Goaltender Spencer Hill was tested twice during the powerplay but the Raiders could not convert. With 1:56 left in the period Bomber Christopher Zikmund scored his first of three on blast from the slot setup by Garrett Hudson and Zach Makimaa. Second period score Bombers 2 Raiders 6.
The third period was a real battle as both teams settled into the bump and grind mode. There were six penalties in the period and no scoring. The Raiders were called at 13:50 (Vaughn Mortimer-tripping), 9:03 (Sean Swigert-tripping) and 7:32 (Nik Keene-tripping) giving the Bombers three powerplay opportunities. Alex Jakubic (Raiders) and Ivan Gaydayenko (Bombers) traded roughing calls just 30 seconds into the Nik Keene penalty. With 28 seconds on the clock the Bombers went on their fifth powerplay of the game but could not put it in the net. Third period score Bombers 2 Raiders 6.
The Bombers controlled the fourth period outshooting the Raiders 10 - 5 but strong play by goaltender Marcus Wojtkowicz kept the Raiders on top. With 8:20 left in the game Christopher Zikmund found the Raiders net off an Ivan Gaydayenko pass to cut the lead to three. The Bombers scored again at the 6:08 mark when Christopher Zikmund blasted his third of the game setup by a Zach Makimaa pass. Bomber Luke Conner and Raider Sean Swigert traded roughing/slashing penalties with 5:24 left in the game and the teams remaining at even strength. The Bombers had one final chance at the powerplay when Raider Vaughn Mortimer was called for his second of the game but could not convert. Final score Bombers 4 Raiders 6.
Marcus Wojtkowicz turned back 24 of 28 Bombers shots while Spencer Hill (10 of 12) and Ryan Thomas (10 of 14) combined for 20 of 26. The tradional Bomber vs. Raider shootout ended in a 3-3 tie.
1992 Flint Icelanders 9 Petrolia Oilers 2
PETROLIA, ONTARIO: The 1992 Flint Icelanders defeated the Petrolia Oilers 9-2 at the Greenwood Arena in Petrolia, Ontario on Saturday. The Icelanders found themselves in a tight spot entering the warm-ups without a netminder but Oiler goalie Dylan MacNeil stepped in for the Flint team and the game was on.
Flint got off to a quick start scoring four goals in the first 6 minutes of the game. Christopher Zikmund scored his first of two at 9:10 on passes from Andrew Lay and Brendan McLeskey. Flint made it 2-0 when Spencer Spurlin tapped home a perfect setup from center Andrew Lay. Christopher Zikmund got his second goal at 5:41 with Zach Makimaa getting the helper. Flint winger Brendan McLeskey lit the lamp with 4:33 left in the period, Dalton Hammond assisting. Petrolia's Jesse Ferguson cut the lead to three with an unassisted goal at the 3:34 mark. Flint closed out the period on a goal by Zach Makimaa with helpers going to Dane Genord and Dalton Hammond. Flint outshot the Oilers 8 to 4 in the period. First period score Flint 5 Petrolia 1.
In the second period Petrolia outshot Flint 4 to 2 but the Icelanders put both shots in the net stretching the lead to six. Flint's Dalton Bates (unassisted) and Alex Jakubic (William Peltier assisting) each scored shorthanded goals. Flint netminder Ryan Thomas took over 4 minutes into the period. Petrolia goalie Dylan MacNeil played an excellent 14 minutes logging the win for the Flint team (Thanks Dylan). Second period score Flint 7 Petrolia 1.
The Icelanders really put the pressure on in the third period with 10 shots on net. Flint's Dalton Bates scored his second of the game with assists going to Alex Jakubic and Carter Foguth. Petrolia's Brett Thompson put one past the Flint netminder at 7:32 on helpers from Alex McLean and Nick Atkinson. Flint got the final goal of the game with 5:30 left on a William Peltier shot assisted by Dalton Bates. Final score Flint 9 Petrolia 2. Petrolia's Tyler Preece stopped 11 of 20 Flint shots while Dylan MacNeil and Ryan Thomas combined for 10 of 11 Oiler shots.
1992 Flint Icelanders 8 Riverside Rangers 3
WINDSOR (IP) The 1992 Flint Icelanders defeated the Riverside Rangers 8-3 at Riverside Arena in Windsor on March 2, 2002. The game was close through two periods but Flint broke it open in the third scoring four goals to put the game away.
Flint's Vaughn Mortimer struck first at 6:22 of the first period with Spencer Spurlin and Zach Makimaa assisting. The Icelanders took a two goal lead at 3:08 when Andrew Lay setup William Peltier for the score. The Rangers cut the lead to one on a Ryan Jones shot setup by Evan Rutckyj. The Icelanders killed off a 5 on 3 early in the game with some great hustle by their shorthanded units. First period score Flint 2 Riverside 1.
In the second period Flint's Zach Makimaa scored back to back goals. The first at 13:39 with assists going to William Peltier and Christopher Zikmund and the second at the 10:16 mark with Spencer Spurlin getting the helper. The Rangers closed the gap at 6:28 on a Evan Rutckyj shot assisted by Ryan Jones. Second period score Flint 4 Riverside 2.
The Icelanders pulled away early in the third period when Garrett Hudson scored at 11:28 assisted by Andrew Lay and Dalton Hammond and again at 11:04 with Ivan Gaydayenko and Dalton Hammond assisting. Flint's Zach Makimaa made it 7-2 with a shot setup by William Peltier and Christopher Zikmund. Flint's final goal came at 2:12 on a Christopher Zikmund shot with Zach Makimaa and Dane Genord assisting. The Ranger's Matthew Aytoun scored on a setup from Eric Moore with 45 seconds left in the game but it was too little too late. Final score Flint 8 Riverside 3. Riverside goalie Darc'y Turner stopped 20 of 28 Flint shots while Icelander netminders Ryan Thomas and Spencer Hill combined for 10 of 13.
Flint Drops Two to Ice Mountain
FLINT (IP) The 1992 Flint Icelanders lost back to back games Friday and Saturday at the hands the Ice Mountain Blades.
In Friday's game the Icelanders score first on an unassisted shot by Andrew Lay but it was the Blades all the way with Jon Walraven (Brandon Hammermeister/Cory Mills), Trevor Troupe (Cory Mills) and Jon Walraven (Tim Donnelly/Trevor Troupe) each scoring to make it 3-1.
In the second period Ice Mountain's Steve Basinski setup Dan Cowan just 36 seconds into the period to take a 4-1 lead. Flint scored their second of the game at 6:54, Andrew Lay from Carter Foguth. That was as close as it would get as the Blades cashed in three straight, Mike Smith (Jon Walraven/Tim Donnelly), Trevor Troupe (Steve Basinski/Dan Cowan) and Jon Walraven, his third of the game from Brandon Hammermeister. Flint scored again at the 2:34 mark on a shot by Zach Makimaa, assists going to Vaughn Mortimer and Dalton Bates. The Blades scored once more in the period with Joe McAuliffe setting up Steve Basinski for a powerplay goal. Second period score Ice Mountain 8 Flint 3.
Ice Mountain's Jon Walraven scored his fourth of the game at the 11:26 mark assisted by Tim Donnelly and Mike Smith. The Icelander Andrew Lay scored the final goal of the game to complete his hattrick at 7:21 with William Peltier and Ivan Gaydayenko getting the helpers. Final score Ice Mountain 9 Flint Icelanders 4. Mike Underwood stopped 8 of 12 Flint shots while Ryan Thomas and Spencer Hill combined for 10 of 19 Ice Mountain shots.
The Icelanders traveled to Ice Mountain on Saturday for a rematch.
The shots were even at 6 and 6 in the first period but the Blades took a 1-0 lead at 2:12 on a Steve Basinski shot assisted by Cory Mills and Trevor Troupe. First period score Ice Mountain 1 Flint Icelanders 0.
The Blades pushed the lead to two at the 8:53 mark of the second period on a shot by Tim Donnelly with Jon Walraven assisting. The Icelanders cut the lead too one at 7:26 on a Vaughn Mortimer blast setup by Zach Makimaa and Brendan McLeskey. Second Period score Ice Mountain 2 Flint Icelanders 1.
In the third period the Blades scored first on an unassisted shot by Dan Cowan. The Icelanders made it 3-2 with 5:25 left in the game on a Garrett Hudson shot assisted by Ivan Gaydayenko and Spencer Spurlin. The Icelanders outshot the Blades 10 to 2 in the period but could not get the tying goal as goalie Mike Underwood turned away 9 of 10 for the period. Final score Ice Mountain 3 Flint Icelanders 2. Flint goalie Spencer Hill stopped 9 of 12 and Ice Mountain's Mike Underwood turned back 18 of 20.
Flint Falls to Taylor Wild 5-3 in Penalty Filled Affair
TAYLOR (IP) The 1992 Flint Icelanders played one heck of a game on Sunday, February 17 losing to the Taylor Wild 5-3 in what the Flint coach called the worst officiated game of their season.
Taylor opened up the the first period with a goal by Kody Polin, Jacob Oblak and Mychal Monteith assisting. The Wild then took a two goal lead at 4:53 on a Ryan Satko shot with Jacob Oblak and Philip Mitchell getting the helpers. The Icelander's William Peltier scored a powerplay goal with 52 seconds left in the period, assisted by Andrew Lay and Christopher Zikmund. The Period saw four penalties two for Flint and 2 for Taylor. First period score Taylor 2 Flint 1.
The second period was filled with penalties. Flint was called 4 times and Taylor 3 times creating several oddman advantages. Flint tied the game with an even strength goal at 14:16 by William Peltier, assisted by Andrew Lay. The Wild found themselves with a two man advantage on penalties to Flint's Alex Jakubic and Zach Makimaa. And with one second left in the five on three Taylors Ryan Satko setup Robert Bodette for the go ahead goal. The Icelanders tied the game again with 8 seconds left in the period on a shot from Andrew Lay, setup by Christopher Zikmund and William Peltier. Second period score Taylor 3 Flint 3.
The game got rough in the 3rd period with action at both ends of the ice. With less than six minutes in the game Taylor's Robert Bodette scored twice, the first from Matt White and Kody Polin at 5:38 and the second, completing his hattrick from Ryan Satko and Kody Polin at 5:15. Final score Taylor 5 Flint Icelanders 3. Flint's Spencer Hill turned back 19 of 24 Taylor shots while Matt Pigula stopped 10 of 13 for the Wild.
1992 Flint Icelanders Sting Lambton 6-1
FLINT (IP) The 1992 Flint Icelanders defeated the Lambton Jr. Sting 6-1 on Saturday, February 16 at the Flint Iceland Arenas. It was Flints first win in five outing against the Sting.
In the first period Flint's Brendan McLeskey opened up the scoring with a shot setup by Vaughn Mortimer and Zach Makimaa. The Icelanders made it 2-0 on a Garrett Hudson shot with Spencer Spurlin getting the helper. It was a very defensive period with Flint outshooting Lambton 4-3. First period score Flint 2 Lambton 0.
The Icelanders scored three more in the second period. The first at the 10:00 mark by Zach Makimaa with Brendan McLeskey assisting. Flint's Andrew Lay made it 4-0 on a shot setup by Brendan McLeskey. With 35 seconds left in the period Brendan McLeskey scored his second of the game with helpers going to Zach Makimaa and Alex Jakubic to give Flint a five goal lead. Shots were 7 for Lambton and 6 for Flint. Second period score Flint 5 Lambton 0.
In the third period Flint's Andrew Lay scored at the 5:08 mark, assisted by William Peltier. Lambton's Eric Hicks scored the final goal of the game at the 3:45 mark assisted by Elliot Pecora. Final score Flint 6 Lambton 1. Flint's Ryan Thomas had an excellent game turning back 16 of 17 Lambton shots while Lambton's Liew Falla and Darren Foubister combined for 10 of 16.
Lambton Wins Fourth Straight Against Flint 5-3
SARNIA (IP) The Lambton Sting won their 4th straight outing against the 1992 Flint Icelanders on Sunday, February 10th at the Sarnia Sports and Entertainment Centre.
Lambton opened the scoring at 12:53 on a shot by Denver Spearman assisted by Brandon Moore and Derek D'Andrea. Flint's Zach Makimaa tied the game at one each with a shot setup by Dane Genord. The Sting broke the tie at the 3:23 mark on Denver Spearmans second of the game (Brandon Moore assisting). Lambton made it a two goal lead when Eric Hicks scored on passes from Elliot Pecora and Brent Sauve. The Icelanders had the final goal of the period at the 22 second mark, Ivan Gaydayenko from Carter Foguth. First period score Lambton 3 Flint 2.
In the second period Flint blasted the Sting netminder with seven shots but only found the net once to tie the game, a shot by Brendan McLeskey with helpers going to Ivan Gaydayenko and Carter Foguth. Second period score Lambton 3 Flint 3.
There were lots of shots by both teams in the third period but it was Lambton turning on the red lamp twice. The first at 11:17 on a shot by Elliot Pecora assisted by Derek Nap and Eric Hicks. The final goal came with 3:35 left in the game when Lambton's Derek D'Andrea scored on passes from Brandon Moore and Denver Spearman. Final score Lambton 5 Flint 3. Darren Foubister stopped 17 of 20 for the win while Flint's Ryan Thomas turned back 13 of 18 Lambton shots
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Cleveland Takes Two From Flint
TAYLOR (IP) Team Cleveland defeated the 1992 Flint Icelanders in back to back games on Saturday, February 9th at the Taylor Sportsplex. The Icelanders could not get untracked in either game suffering their biggest losses of the year.
In the first game it was all Cleveland with 5 goals in the first period, Kyle Cook (Nathan Myeroff/Adam Grodzik), Kevin Vineyard (unassisted), Kyle Cook (Ronnie Narolewski/Kyle Plageman), Kyle Plageman (Hunter Cherni/Kyle Cook) and Kyle Kreiner (Kevin Irwin/Nathan Meyeroff). First period score Cleveland 5 Flint 0.
Cleveland added three more in the second period a goal by Kyle Cook with assists going to Ronnie Narolewski and Kevin Vineyard and Kyle Kreiner's second of the game assisted by Nathan Myeroff and Adam Grodzik and finally Ronnie Narolewski on a pass from Hunter Cherni. Second period score Cleveland 8 Flint 0.
The Icelanders finally got on the board in the third period on a goal by Christopher Zikmund assisted by Zach Makimaa and Dalton Bates. Killing the shutout was the only victory they could claim that day. Cleveland scored once more on a Zach Buehner shot assisted by Nathan Meyeroff and Adam Grodzik. Final score Cleveland 9 Flint 1. Justin Stemler stopped 12 of 13 Flint shots while Spencer Hill and Ryan Thomas combined for 10 of 19.
In the second game Cleveland got on the board first with an unassisted goal by Ronnie Narolewski and a second goal by Tyler Preston with helpers going to Kyle Plageman and Kevin Vineyard. Flint's Brendan McLeskey cut the lead to 1 with 8 seconds left in the period assisted by Zach Makimaa and Dalton Hammond. First period score Cleveland 2 Flint 1.
Cleveland had the only goal in the second period a shot by Kyle Kreiner assisted by Hunter Cherni and Zach Buehner. Second period score Cleveland 3 Flint 1.
Cleveland put the game away scoring three unanswered goals in the third the first from Kyle Cook (Kevin Vineyard/Tyler Preston). Hunter Cherni made it 5-1 on a shot setup by Justin Saunders and Tyler Preston finished the scoring with Adam Grodzik assisting. Final score Cleveland 6 Flint 1. Flint's Spencer Hill was 6 for 11 and Ryan Thomas closed with 3 saves on 4 shots for a combined total of 9 for 15. Cleveland netminder Justin Stemler stopped 14 of 15 shots. Glad it is over.
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1992 Flint Icelanders 4-0-0 in Buffalo
BUFFALO (IP) The 1992 Flint Icelanders were very successful in the first half of the Buffalo/Flint home and home series winning all 4 games in Buffalo. The Icelanders opened against the Buffalo Regals winning 4 - 1 Saturday morning at the Holiday Twin Rinks. This game was very close despite the score. In the afternoon match-up at the Leisure Rinks Complex the Icelanders had the hot hand beating the Regals 9 - 2. On Sunday at the West Seneca Ice Rink, Flint took on a very fast West Seneca Wings team eking out a hard fought 4 - 2 victory. The final game of the weekend was held at the Leisure Rinks Complex with Flint and Buffalo paired up once again. The game was one of the best of the weekend with both teams working hard. The shots were close with Flint at 20 and Buffalo 19 but it was Flint edging Buffalo 5 - 3 on the scoreboard. Check the game summaries for details of each game. We would like to thank the Buffalo Regals for their hospitality and we look forward to seeing them in Flint in December.
Coach Mike Moves to Novice for 2002/03 Season
FLINT (IP) It looks like the Flint Icelander Novice program may be getting a new addition to their coaching staff this season. In a recent interview with EMHA President Gale Cronk, it was reported that Coach Mike Van Norman will be returning to the Novice group starting on Saturday, September 7, 2002. Coach Mike who spent the last 5 years with the 1992 Flint Icelander AAA team is looking forward to working with the newest Flint Icelanders. If there is enough interest, he would like to take a select group of 1997, 1998 and 1999 players one night a week. The Novice group skates every Saturday and Sunday @ 1:30pm - 2:30pm starting September 7, 2002 and runs thru March. See you there.
10 Year Olds Make Their Coaching Debut
FLINT (IP) Who ever heard of 10 year olds coaching hockey? Well, the EMHA Flint Icelanders Novice group has. Players who previously played under Coach Mike Van Norman on the 1992 Flint Icelander Select teams, will have an opportunity to work as coaches during the 2002/03 Novice season. "The Novice kids, who are 4 and 5 years old really look up to these guys," said Coach Mike, "they watch them and listen to them and work very hard to duplicate their moves." This year, the Novices have already had sessions with William Peltier (1992 Honeybaked AAA), Gavin Rustin (Lapeer Squirt AA), Dalton Hammond (Flint Squirt AA), Dane Genord (1992 Compuware AAA), Jon Barr (1992 Honeybaked AAA), Andrew Lay (Compuware AAA), Travis Carto (Compuware AAA), Nik Keene (Flint Squirt AA), Danny Jordan (Flint Squirt AA), Spencer Hill (Lapeer Squirt AA), Matt Bowman (Flint Squirt AA), Marcus Wojtkowicz (Compuware AAA), Zach Makimaa (Battalion Squirt AA) and Niles Owen (Ice Dogs AAA). "It's nice to see these boys come back and work with the younger players. We know they have their own teams and schedules to keep up with plus their school work and we appreciate their help. I know the Novice parents also appreciate having them out there. The parents know what a difference it makes when they are on the ice with the boys. These guys take their jobs very seriously and it has a positive influence on the Novice players." "The Novice group can always use help" said Coach Mike, "I'm looking forward to seeing some of the other 1992 players come out this season to work with these guys and get a taste of what coaching is all about." The Novice group skates every Saturday and Sunday from 1:30pm to 2:30pm.
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1992 Icelanders: Practice Makes Perfect
Just another day on the ice for the 1992 Flint Icelanders. Practice, practice, practice and more practice. It's what dreams are made of.
1992 Flint Icelanders Turn Heads in Detroit
FLINT (IP) With the new season fast approaching, players wanting to play at youth hockey's highest level made their way south to tryout for Detroit area Tier 1 (AAA) teams. You can take your pick but Compuware, Little Caesars and Honeybaked (aka. The Big Three) and the Ice Dogs and Belle Tire will be tough teams to make. The tryouts are very competitive in the Tier 1 division with players coming from all over Michigan. Landing a spot on any of these teams would be quite an accomplishment.
The loss of Tier 1 hockey in Flint played a major role in the outcome of these tryouts. It also took it's toll on the 1992 Flint Icelander select team with many of it's players heading south hoping for a spot with one of these teams. The 1992 Flint players have as much experience as any ten year old in Michigan having played four years against Canada's best elite teams. It was no surprise to this reporter when these players turned heads at the tryouts. Their passing, speed, positional play and teamwork speak for themselves. During the tryouts one coach summed it up with the following statement, "The Detroit coaches are fighting over the Flint Players". When it was all over ten 1992 Flint Icelanders were selected for the fall season. Five Flint players chose not to tryout for the Tier 1 teams. Honeybaked landed Utility player Dalton Bates along with sharpshooters Brendan McLeskey and William Peltier. The Ice Dogs picked up tough guy Garrett Hudson while Compuware got 2 top defensemen in Dane Genord and Carter Foguth plus Icelander Captain and centerman Andrew Lay. Little Caesars added a real speedster to their team with the addition of winger Ivan Gaydayenko. Compuware's 1993 Battalion team hit the jackpot with the addition of Zach "Bulldog" Makimaa and Spencer Spurlin. Tier 1 teams will compete against each other in the MidWest Elite Hockey League (MWEHL) starting in September. Watch for these talented Flint players starring at an arena near you.
Coach Mike Selected to Coach 1998 Flint Icelanders
FLINT (IP) The Eastern Michigan Hockey Association (EMHA) will unveil its youngest select team when the 2003/2004 hockey season begins. The 1998 Flint Icelander Selects will be coached by Mike Van Norman and will take the ice in September 2003. Joining Coach Mike will be assistant coaches Dane Genord and Dalton Hammond. Players for this team will be selected from the Novice Program which begins September 6, 2003 @ 1:30pm. If you have any questions about this team you can contact Coach Mike at 810/236-1519 (Days) or 810/629-0678 (Evenings).
1998 Flint Icelander Assistant Coaches Selected
FLINT (IP) Seven year veterans Dalton Hammond and Dane Genord are the latest addition to the 1998 Flint Icelanders coaching staff. Dalton and Dane have played against some of the toughest Select, All Star and AAA teams in Canada and the United States. They started playing with Coach Mike's Select teams when they were 5 years old. Both play defense and know Coach Mike's game plan very well. The 1998 Icelanders are very lucky to have Dalton and Dane onboard.
Dalton Hammond
1996 - Flint Icelander Novice
1997 - Flint Icelander Select 5
1998 - Flint Icelander Select 6
1999 - Flint Icelander Select 7
2000 - Flint Icelander Mite AA
2001 - Flint Icelander Squirt Minor AAA
2002 - Flint Icelander Squirt AA
2002 Flint Icelander Novice Coach
Dane Genord
1997 - Flint Icelander Select 5
1998 - Flint Icelander Select 6
1999 - Flint Icelander Select 7
2000 - Flint Icelander Select 8
2001 - Flint Icelander Squirt Minor AAA
2002 - Compuware Squirt Major AAA
2002 Flint Icelander Novice Coach
'92 Icelanders Defeat Windsor Jr. Spitfires 11 - 6
WINDSOR (IP) The 1992 Flint Icelanders opened their new season at the Ice Park arena on Saturday with an impressive 11 - 6 win over the Windsor Jr. Spitfires. William Peltier lead the way with a 5 point night which included a HatTrick and 2 assists. Andrew Lay and Zach Makimaa followed up with 4 point efforts with Andrew picking up a playmaker and a goal and Zach a HatTrick and an assist. Fowards Ivan Gaydayenko, Brendan McLeskey and Austin Giesey all had 3 point games with each adding a goal and two assists to the tally. Defensemen Alex Jakubic, Dalton Bates, Carter Foguth and Dalton Hammond also contributed with Alex adding two helpers and Dalton Bates, Carter and Dalton Hammond one each. Vaughn Mortimer added a goal and Spencer Spurlin and Garrett Hudson each had an assist to round out the scoring. Flint Goalie Spencer Hill stopped 6 of 11 shots thru 2 periods and Ryan Thomas turned back 3 of 4 in the 3rd to finish the game. Scoring for the Spitfires were Sammy Berga (2), Zach Miletic, Adam Laport, Tylr Lawrence and Michael Pearl. Assists were tallied by Joel Pierce (3), Marco Camzoneri (2), Adam Laport, Zach Miletic (2), Tylr Lawrence, Mike Stanesic and Dylan Turner. The game was very close thru a period and a half but by the end of the 2nd period the Flint team had a 4 goal lead and never looked back. Flint defenseman Carter Foguth was awarded the famous "Stinger 99" Jersey for his defensive efforts. The '92 Icelanders travel to Toronto on Friday where they will play in the 2nd Annual Plaza Charity Tournament.
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Plaza Charity A Tough Test
TORONTO (IP) In their first tournament of the season the 1992 Flint Icelanders proved that they can play with the best AAA teams around. The Flint team opened the Plaza Charity tournament against a very strong and physical Markham Waxers team giving up a goal in each period in a 3 - 0 loss. Shots were (21 - 18) in favor of the Icelanders but the Waxers netminder was 21 for 21 in the shutout victory. Next up was the Markham Islanders who were fresh off a 8 - 2 victory over the Mississauga Rebels. In the 1st period each team scored twice making it a 2 - 2 tie. Flint picked up two more in the 2nd period to take the lead outshooting the Islanders 21 - 4 through 2 periods. The Markham team came alive in the 3rd period scoring 2 goals on 7 shots to tie the game at 4 - 4. The game was totally dominated by the Icelanders who outshot the Islanders 23 - 11 but the game ended in a 4 - 4 tie. In the 3rd game the Icelanders faced the Mississauga Rebels who had lost 11 - 0 to the Waxers and 8 - 2 to the Islanders. What should have been Flint's first win became their first nightmare as the Rebels muscled the Icelanders for a 6 - 3 win. Once again the Icelanders outshot their opponnet but could not take advantage on the scoreboard. The loss put Flint in the 4th seed position forcing them to go up against the 1st seed Markham Waxers in the Semi-finals. In their final game Flint really showed off their talent skating head to head with the Waxers. It was a scoreless game deep into the 2nd period but back to back penalties by Flint gave the Waxers an opportunity that they quickly took advantage of. At 8:30 of the 2nd period Markham took the lead scoring a 5 on 3 powerplay goal. Markham continued to pour on the pressure with a 1:30 still left in the Flint penalty but the Icelanders worked hard holding back the Waxers for the remainder of the 4 on 3. The period ended 1 - 0 but the Icelanders felt they were dominating the play and had high hopes of tying the game. The 3rd period was a nail-biter with both teams realizing that the next goal was crucial. But it was the Waxers that came up big scoring with just 4:17 left in the game. Final score Markham Waxers 2 Flint Icelanders 0. The Waxers moved on to face the Islanders in the Championship game with the Markham Islanders winning 3 - 2. Congratulations to both teams.
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Flint Shuts Down Windsor Jr. Spitfires 4 - 0
FLINT (IP) The 1992 Flint Icelanders recorded their first shutout of the year as they played host to the Windsor Jr. Spitfires on Saturday at the Flint Iceland Arenas. The first period was all Flint with the Icelanders outshooting Windsor 11 - 3, scoring 3 times. Captain Andrew Lay opened up the scoring at the 11:20 mark with Brendan McLeskey assisting. Flint's second goal came on a nice shot from Ivan Gaydayenko also setup by Brendan McLeskey for Brendan's second helper of the game. The final goal of the period was scored by Austin Giesey with 1:13 on the clock. Austin's goal was assisted by Zach Makimaa and Vaughn Mortimer. 1st period score Flint 3 - Windsor 0.
The second period went scoreless with Flint outshooting the Spits 5 - 3. Windsor had two powerplays opportunities and Flint had one but neither team was able to take advantage. Flint defensemen Dalton Hammond, Alex Jakubic and Dalton Bates made excellent defensive saves in the period to keep the shutout alive. 2nd period score: Flint 3 Windsor 0.
The Windsor team really picked up the pace in the 3rd period outshooting Flint 7 - 5 but a combination of good backchecking, defensive play and goaltending kept the Spitfires from scoring. Flint scored their final goal at the 4:37 mark on a William Peltier shot assisted by Spencer Spurlin and Dane Genord. Final Score: Flint 4 Windsor 0. Flint netminder Spencer Hill earned the shutout turning back 13 of 13 Windsor shots while Spitfire goaltending stopped 17 of 21. In a shutout after the game the Windsor team scored 10 of 14 shots to win the shootout 10 - 4.
Icelanders Dominate Great Lakes 10 - 1
FLINT (IP) The 1992 Flint Icelanders defeated the Great Lakes Panthers 10 - 1 on Saturday at the Flint Iceland arenas. It was all Flint as the Icelanders outshot their opponent 35 - 12. Flint took a 3 goal lead in the first period on goals by Spencer Spurlin (Austin Giesey/Dane Genord), Ivan Gaydayenko (William Peltier) and William Peltier (Andrew Lay). The Panthers picked up the play in the 2nd period but could not penetrate the goaltending of Flint's Ryan Thomas. The Icelanders scored twice more in the 2nd period with Ivan Gaydayenko netting his 2nd of the game (William Peltier/Andrew Lay) and Austin Giesey scoring his first of three (Spencer Spurlin/Brendan McLeskey). Flint really broke it open in the 3rd period with goals by Andrew Lay (Ivan Gaydayenko), Austin Giesey (Spencer Spurlin), Andrew Lay (William Peltier/Alex Jakubic), Zach Makimaa (Garrett Hudson) and Austin Giesey (Spencer Spurlin/Brendan McLeskey). The Panthers only goal came in the 3rd period, Jetts from (Leffler/Herbert). Flint's Thomas stopped 11 of 12 shots while the Panthers turned back 25 of 35 Flint shots. The Great Lakes team outscored Flint in an exhibition shoot-out 5 - 4.
1992 Icelanders Tie Midland with 15 Seconds Left
FLINT (IP) The 1992 Flint Icelanders showed some real determination Saturday afternoon tying Midland with 15 seconds left and forcing a overtime period. Flint, who was coming off games on Friday night and Saturday morning showed little signs of wear as they took the ice against a very tough Midland Squirt A team. Midland never trailed in the game as they scored goals in each of the 3 periods. Their first coming unassisted on a Kenny Babinski shot at 7:18 of the first period. Flint however, came right back at the 4:47 mark on a William Peltier goal also unassisted. 1st Period score Flint 1 Midland 1.
In the second period, Midland went ahead on a Matt Alcott goal, assisted by Dylan Beger. Midland outshoot the Icelanders 11 - 6 through 2 periods but Flint netminder Ryan Thomas kept the game close. 2nd period score Flint 1 Midland 2.
The 3rd period was fastpaced and full of action with 3 goals being scored and both teams fighting hard for the win. With just 1:47 left in the game and trailing 2 - 1, Flint's Austin Giesey knotted it at two each on a nice play from teammate William Peltier. The lead however, only lasted 8 seconds as Midland came right back on Kenny Babinski's 2nd of the game (Eli Rytzewski assisting). With the faceoff at center ice and down 3 - 2, Flint quickly got the puck into the offensive zone and with 1:10 left pulled the goalie for the extra shooter. The six skaters went to work and with 15 seconds on the clock, Zach Makimaa took an Austin Giesey pass a stuffed it home. 3rd Period score Flint 3 Midland 3.
In the 5 minute overtime Flint outshot Midland 4 - 0 but could not turn the light on. The Icelanders killed off 3 Midland powerplays in the game and turned away 11 of 14 shots while Midland went penalty free stopping 14 of 17 Flint shots. Big defensive plays for Flint were made by Dalton Bates, Brendon McLeskey and Dalton Hammond.
Final Score Flint 3 Midland 3.
The Icelanders travel to Buffalo, New York on Friday to take on the Buffalo Regals and West Seneca Wings.
Jay On TV In The Cold War Game
LANSING (IP) If you skated in the 2001 Nichol's clinic then you were skating with one of UofM's best defensmen, Jay Vancik. I hope everyone had a chance to see him play in the Michigan/Michigan State (Cold War) game. The game was televised and Jay was highlighted several times during the game. He logged alot of ice time for the Wolverines and put some really big hits on the Green and White.
1992 Icelanders Wrap Up Buffalo Trip with 5 - 3 Victory
BUFFALO (IP) The 1992 Flint Icelanders finished 4-0-0 in Buffalo, New York wrapping up the weekend with a 5 - 3 victory over the Buffalo Regals. Flint opened the scoring at 10:43 of the first period on a shot by Andrew Lay with William Peltier and Alex Jakubic assisting. Buffalo's Sean McCarriagher made it 1 - 1 with 2:54 left in the period (Tyler Gmerek assisting). The Icelanders took the lead again when Zach Makimaa converted on passes from Austin Giesey and Brendan McLeskey. Both teams had plenty of chances in the period with Flint firing 8 shots on net and Buffalo 7. First Period score Flint 2 Buffalo 1.
Early in the second period one of Flint's top penalty-killers was called for roughing giving the Regals a great opportunity to tie the game. Buffalo's hopes were dashed however, when Flint's Andrew Lay picked up a loose puck with 24 seconds left in the penalty and buried it to give Flint a 2 goal lead. The Regals came right back to make it 3 - 2 at the 8:51 mark on a Justin Hussar shot assisted by Cody Fenske. Flint scored the final goal of the period when Centerman Zach Makimaa scored on passes from Garrett Hudson and Alex Jakubic. Second Period score Flint 4 Buffalo 2.
In the 3rd period each team scored once with Flint edging the Regals in the shot department. At the 13:50 mark William Peltier scored on a nice play from Ivan Gaydayenko giving Flint a 3 goal lead. The Regals came back to make it 5 - 3 on Adrean Copeland's goal at 13:25, Dan Potter assisting but that would be as close as it would get. Buffalo goaltending turned back 15 of 20 Flint shots while Flint's Ryan Thomas stopped 16 of 19. Big defensive efforts came from Dane Genord and Carter Foguth. Final score Flint 5 Buffalo 3.
1992 Flint Icelanders Tested by West Seneca
BUFFALO (IP) The 1992 Flint Icelanders ran into a very quick West Seneca Wings Squirt Minor AAA team on Sunday at the West Seneca Ice Rink. Down twice in the game the Icelanders battled back to eke out a 4 - 2 win.
In the 1st period the Icelanders found themselves down 1 - 0 when the Wing's Matthew Grazen notched the first goal of the game assisted by Zachary Haun. The period went quick with lots of forechecking and puck movement. Flint was outshot for the first time in the Buffalo series as West Seneca had 7 and Flint 5. First Period score West Seneca 1 Flint 0.
In the 2nd period Flint tied the game at the 10:15 mark on a powerplay goal by Austin Giesey with helpers going to Andrew Lay and Brendan McLeskey. The Wings wasted no time coming back scoring just 35 seconds later on a Sean Sharman shot assisted by Jonathan Clark and Jared Vona. Flint went to work on the Wings goalie firing shot after shot in the 2nd period, finally scoring at the 7:35 mark on a shot by Brendan McLeskey assisted by Austin Giesey and Zach Makimaa. The period ended with Flint's shots on net at 9 and West Seneca 4. Second Period score West Seneca 2 Flint 2.
In the 3rd period the Icelanders jumped out quick taking the lead on a Dalton Bates shot from the point assisted by Spencer Spurlin. With a one goal lead Flint once again went to work on the Wings netminder. With 3:29 left in the game Brendan McLeskey made it a 2 goal lead with Austin Giesey assisting. Flint held the Wings to only 2 shots in the 3rd period for a total of 13 while Flint had 23 for the game. Wing netminder Scott Diebold turned back 9 for 13 and Flint's Spencer Hill stopped 21 of 23 for the win. Final score Flint 4 West Seneca 2
1992 Icelanders Fired Up for 2nd Buffalo Game
BUFFALO (IP) The 2nd game of a 4 game weekend in Buffalo, New York was a showcase game for the 1992 Flint Icelanders. The Icelanders were fired-up and showed what they could really do when they were on their game. Flint scored twice in the 1st period, a short-handed tally by Spencer Spurlin at the 11:00 minute mark just 38 seconds into the penalty. Flint's number one penalty-kill unit (Spencer Spurlin, Ivan Gaydayenko, Carter Foguth and Dane Genord) are one of the best in the business and can prove it. Flint's 2nd goal came with 1:21 left in the period on an Andrew Lay shot with assists going to Garrett Hudson and Carter Foguth. It was all Flint as they outshot the Regals 9 to 2. First Period score Flint 2 Buffalo 0.
The Icelanders really broke the game open in the 2nd period scoring four more times. At 5:31 Brendan McLeskey poked one in assisted by Austin Giesey and Zach Makimaa, then at 4:54 Flint's Andrew Lay scored his 2nd of the game on passes from William Peltier and Garrett Hudson. At the 3:24 mark Austin Giesey got his first of two with Spencer Spurlin and Vaughn Mortimer assisting. The final goal of the period came on a Zach Makimaa shot with assists from Brendan McLeskey and Dalton Bates. Second Period score Flint 6 Buffalo 0.
The Buffalo team spoiled any Flint chances of a shutout when Collin Farrell lit the lamp at the 9:10 mark of the 3rd period, assisted by Justin Hussar and Cody Fenske. Flint answered back just 30 seconds later on a William Peltier shot assisted by Andrew Lay. Flint scored again on a shot from the point by defenseman Dalton Bates with Ivan Gaydayenko and Zach Makimaa assisting. The Regal's Dan Krauss made it an 8 - 2 game on his goal with 6:17 left assisted by Craig Januszkiewicz and Trevor Maciejewski. Flint scored the final goal of the game on Austin Giesey's 2nd with helpers going to Spencer Spurlin and Dalton Hammond. Buffalo's Shane Irwin turned back 22 of 31 Flint shots while Flint's Ryan Thomas stopped 12 of 14. Big defensive plays came from Flint's Alex Jakubic and Garrett Hudson.
Final Score Flint 9 Buffalo 2.
1992 Flint Icelanders Win Buffalo Opener 4 - 1
BUFFALO (IP) The 1992 Flint Icelanders defeated the Buffalo Regals 4 - 1 in Squirt Minor AAA action Saturday at the Holiday Twin Arenas in Buffalo. This was the first of three meeting between the 2 teams.
In the 1st period the game ran almost 10 minutes without any scoring but at the 2:36 mark Flint's Zach Makimaa buried one on passes from William Peltier and Dalton Hammond. Flint's second goal came with 1:26 left in the period on a William Peltier shot with assists going to Andrew Lay and Garrett Hudson. It was definitely Flint's period as they outshot the Regals 5 - 0. First period Flint 2 Buffalo 0
In the 2nd Period the Buffalo team really picked up the pace scoring just 1:09 into the period on a Sean McCarriagher shot assisted by Tyler Gmerek. It was a rough and tough period with 4 penalties dished out. Flint scored the final goal of the period at the 2:10 mark on a shot by Zach Makimaa. Each team had 6 shots on net for the period. 2nd Period Flint 3 Buffalo 1.
The 3rd period was a carry over from the 2nd, rough, tough and very defensive. The next goal would be big for either team, but it was Flint putting the game away at 10:19 on a Brendan McLeskey shot, assisted by Zach Makimaa. Buffalo had 2 powerplay chances in the period but could not solve the Flint penalty-kill system. Shots in the period were Flint 4 and Buffalo 3. Spencer Hill stopped 8 of 9 shots for the Icelanders while Buffalo's netminders turned back 11 of 15. Flint Defenseman Dane Genord and Dalton Bates each made big defensive plays in the game neutralizing Buffalo scoring chances. Final score Flint 4 Buffalo 1.
SQUIRTS ON ICE
FLINT (IP) The "Squirts on Ice" series starring the 1992 Flint Icelanders Squirt Minor AAA Club is at a deadlock at 2 wins, 2 losses and a tie. This weeks game featured full bodychecking and slapshots with "Team Thomas" edging out "Team Hill" 7 - 6. Watch for more exciting action from the Best of the Best in the coming weeks.
1992 SQUIRTS ON ICE
PLAYER GAMES SHOTS GOALS ASSISTS PIM
Bates,D. 5 8 2 3 10
Foguth,C. 5 4 1 2 0
Gaydayenko,I.5 16 2 3 4
Genord,D. 5 1 0 1 0
Hammond,D. 5 1 0 1 0
Hudson,G. 5 11 0 1 4
Jakubic,A. 5 0 0 4 8
Lay,A. 4 22 14 3 0
Makimaa,Z. 5 34 13 8 4
McLeskey,B. 4 11 3 4 4
Mortimer,V. 5 5 4 3 2
Peltier,W. 4 19 7 3 2
Spurlin,S. 4 3 1 10 10
Zikmund,C. 2 4 0 3 2
GOALIE GAMES WIN LOSSES TIES SAVE %
Hill,S. 5 2 2 1 0.750
Thomas,R. 5 2 2 1 0.772
Report Cards Due
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Christopher Zikmund Joins the 1992 Flint Icelanders
FLINT (IP) The 1992 Flint Icelanders have a new Right Wing, he is Christopher Zikmund. Christopher and his family recently relocated to Midland from New Hampshire where Chistopher played for the New Hampshire Avalance. Christopher previously played in the Boston area for the Lowell Jr. Riverhawks. Welcome aboard Chris.
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You Can't Win the Kentucky Derby on Mr. Ed
Food for thought: It is important that players take care of their bodies. This involves rest, nutrition and fitness. Hockey is a demanding sport, especially at the "AAA" level where the pace is fast with little or no breaks in the game. Even at nine years old, players should begin to prepare themselves for practices and games. A WELL BALANCED MEAL is important. Avoid fatty foods and all fastfoods. Meals should be eaten 3 - 4 hours before games and practices. Pre-game snacks can be eaten 2 hours before. One good meal does not make-up for a week of poor eating. Lots of FLUIDS are also important. Water and Gatorade type products are the best and plenty of them at least 30 minutes before practices and games. Avoid Caffine and sugary products like soft drinks. REST and RELAXATION is also very important. Players need to be mentally and physically ready. This starts with a good nights sleep and ends with a 2 hour relaxation period prior to workouts. STRETCHING is a must. All players should be properly stretched before games and practices. Do not stretch cold. Stretches should be done ONLY after a player has warmed up. So remember, Easy on the Gravy because "You can't win the Kentucky Derby on Mr. Ed."
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Amherst Knights 2 Rochester Americans 3
Amherst Knights 5 Buffalo Regals 2
Brantford 99ers 1 London Jr. Knights 1
Brantford 99er's 0 Waterloo Whalers 0
Buffalo Regals 2 Amherst Knights 5
Buffalo Regals 4 West Seneca Wings 4
Team Cleveland 6 Sylvania Maple Leafs 2
Team Cleveland 8 Sylvania Maple Leafs 2
Hamburg Hawks 5 Perinton Blades 2
Hamburg Hawks 3 Rochester Americans 1
Kitchener Jr. Rangers 2 Cambridge 2
Kitchener Jr. Rangers 3 Hamilton 1
London Jr. Knights 1 Brantford 99er's 1
London Jr. Knights 3 Cambridge Winterhawks 2
Markham Waxers 2 Richmond Hill 0
Markham Waxers 6 Central Ontario Wolves 3
Rochester Americans 3 Amherst Knights 2
Rochester Americans 4 Syracuse Stars 2
Waterloo Whalers 0 Brantford 99er's 0
Waterloo Whalers 0 Kitchener Jr. Rangers 2
West Seneca Wings 1 Wisconsin 2
West Seneca Wings 2 Mississauga Rebels 3
Wisconsin 92s 5 Kenosha Komets Squirt A 5
Wisconsin 92s 4 Kenosha Komets Squirt A 0
WE WANT YOU
The 1992 Flint Icelanders are looking to schedule games for the upcoming 2001/2002 regular season. We are an independent team playing Squirt Minor AAA in the States and Novice Major AAA in Canada. We would like teams to come to Flint for a 2 or 3 game weekend and return to your city for the same. Call or e-mail Randy or Coach Mike. See our "General Info" page.
Academics First
The EMHA has always stressed the importance of academics. Each year the association honors players who have maintained a minimum of a 3.0 grade point average and special recognition to those with a 3.5 - 4.0 average. The "Bob Perani Academic Award" is given to the team with the highest percentage of players at 3.0 or above. Starting this year, 1992 Squirt Minor players will turn in a copy of their report card (each marking period) to Coach Mike. We want our team to be the best they can be in the classroom and on the ice. Lets shoot for 16 out of 16 and win the "Bob Perani Academic Award this year.
1992 Icelanders Post Tie & Win Against Team Cleveland
TAYLOR (IP) The 1992 Flint Icelanders came away with a tie and a win against Team Cleveland in back to back games on Saturday at the Sportsplex in Taylor.
In the first game Cleveland jumped out to a 2 - 0 lead on goals by Kyle Kreiner (Kevin Irwin assisting) and Ronnie Narolewski (Justin Saunders and Nathan Myeroff assisting). Flint drew within one late in the period when William Peltier scored on passes from Andrew Lay and Ivan Gaydayenko. 1st Period score Flint 1 Cleveland 2.
The second period was all Flint's with the Icelanders outshooting their opponents 7 - 2 and ralling back to take the lead on goals by Zach Makimaa (Brendan McLeskey and Austin Giesey assisting) and Andrew Lay (William Peltier and Ivan Gaydayenko assisting). 2nd Period score Flint 3 Cleveland 2.
Cleveland really picked up the pace in the third scoring twice early in the period to take the lead. The first goal going to Kyle Plageman, assisted by Kevin Vineyard and Nathan Myeroff and the second to Kyle Kreiner with Hunter Cherni getting the helper. With the clock under three minutes and down by a goal Flint fought back to tie the game on a shot by William Peltier. Cleveland took a 5 - 4 lead just 14 seconds later on a shot by Kyle Kreiner (Kevin Irwin and Hunter Cherni assisting). The Icelanders quickly got the puck into the offensive zone and with less than a minute on the clock pulled the goalie for the extra man. The move payed off when Captain Andrew Lay buried one with just 33 seconds left on helpers from William Peltier and Brendan McLeskey. Final score Flint 5 Cleveland 5. Flint's Spencer Hill stopped 11 of 16 while Cleveland's Justin Stemler turned back 14 of 19 Flint shots.
In the second game Flint's Andrew Lay scored his first of three goals at 6:07 of the first period to give Flint a one goal lead. Cleveland came back at the 2:20 mark on a Kevin Irwin shot, assisted by Kyle Plageman and Hunter Cherni. 1st Period score Flint 1 Cleveland 1.
Andrew Lay completed his hattrick in the second period, the first assisted by William Peltier and Dane Genord and the second, a powerplay goal assisted by Austin Giesey. 2nd Period score Flint 3 Cleveland 1.
Flint continued to pour it on the Ohio team in the third period scoring their fourth of the game on a William Peltier shot with helpers going to Ivan Gaydayenko and Andrew Lay. The Icelanders took a four goal lead at the 7:46 mark on an Austin Giesey goal, assisted by Brendan McLeskey and Zach Makimaa. Cleveland cut it to three when Kevin Vineyard scored one with 3:42 left in the game, assisted by Kevin Irwin. Flint's Austin Giesey tallied one more just a minute later on passes from Garrett Hudson and Zach Makimaa to complete the scoring. Final score Flint 6 Cleveland 2. Cleveland goalie Justin Stemler stopped 7 of 13 shots and Flint's Ryan Thomas turned back 6 of 8 Cleveland shots.
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1992 Icelanders Finish 1 - 2 - 1 in Rochester
ROCHESTER (IP) The 1992 Flint Icelanders came up short at the Rochester Americans Squirt Minor "AAA" Thanksgiving Tournament, finishing with a 1 - 2 - 1 record. The Icelanders won their opener, beating a very good Brantford 99er's team 3 - 2, but a 3 - 4 loss to the Hamburg Hawks and 3 - 0 loss to the Rochester Americans ended any hopes of advancing to the Finals. The Flint team ended the weekend with a 2 - 2 tie against the Burlington Eagles. More to follow.
Seven Game Unbeaten Streak Snapped
TAYLOR (IP) The 1992 Flint Icelander's seven game unbeaten streak came to end on Sunday at the hands of a very good Taylor Wild Squirt A team. In the first period Taylor jumped out to an early lead at the 9:22 mark (66 from 19 and 12). The Icelanders made it 1 - 1 just three minutes later on an Austin Giesey shot assisted by Zach Makimaa and Brendan McLeskey. The period was very even with each team registering 5 shots on net. First Period score Taylor 1 Flint 1.
In the second period the Wild really picked it up firing 12 shots on net but Flint's Spencer Hill was up to the task turning away 11 of the 12. The Taylor goal came with 12:21 left in the period (66 from 14). Second Period score Taylor 2 Flint 1.
It was anyones game as the third period got underway. Flint had an early chance to tie the game when Taylor was called for tripping at the 12:43 mark. The Icelander's powerplay however, could not get untracked and Taylor took advantage of the situation scoring shorthanded (94 unasssisted) to make it a 3 - 1 game. At the 11:36 mark Flint's Alex Jakubic was called for tripping giving Taylor the extra-man advantage but the Flint shorthanded units did an excellent job controlling the play and icing the puck, killing off the penalty. Taylor scored their final goal with 5:39 left in the game (94 from 66 and 14). Both goaltenders had excellent games. Flint's Spencer Hill stopped 20 of 24 shots while Taylor goaltending turned away 16 of 17. Final score Taylor 4 Flint 1.
Flint Icelanders Tie Sylvania 3 - 3
FLINT (IP) The 1992 Flint Icelanders managed a 3 - 3 tie against the Sylvania Maple Leafs in a lackluster performance on Saturday at the Flint Iceland Arenas. The Maple Leafs jumped out to an early 2 goal lead with Kevin Hoyle scoring at the 3:27 mark (Jake Manders and Justin Portillo assisting) and again at 2:04 with Justin Portillo getting helpers. With 1:45 left in the first period Flint cut the lead in half on a redirection in front of the net, Andrew Lay from William Peltier. First Period score Sylvania 2 Flint 1.
There was no scoring in the second period. Flint and Sylvania were each called twice on infractions during the period but neither team could put it in the net. Second Period score Sylvania 2 Flint 1.
In the third period the Maple Leafs regained the 2 goal lead on a Jake Manders shot with Justin Portillo assisting. It was another penalty marred period with each team being called 3 times. Flint took advantage of their first odd man advantage when Andrew Lay scored at the 8:08 mark making it 3 - 2. The Icelanders knotted the game just 26 seconds later on a William Peltier shot assisted by Austin Giesey and Andrew Lay. Sylvania's Erik Fisher turned back 13 of 16 Flint shots while Ryan Thomas stopped 11 of 14 for the Icelanders. Final Score Sylvania 3 Flint 3.
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Icelanders Drop 3 in Wisconsin
Milwaukee (IP) The 1992 Flint Icelanders ran into a tough Wisconsin 92 team this past weekend losing all 3 games at the Pettit National Ice Center. Flint outshot their opponents in 2 of the 3 games but could not overcome Wisconsin's excellent goaltending and passing. In the first game Wisconsin jumped out to a 2 goal lead with Aidan Cavallini scoring his first at the 10:09 mark assisted by Derek Watt. Trevor Morbeck turned on the light less then a minute later on passes from Derek Watt and Aidan Cavallini. Wisconsin stretched the lead to three in the 2nd period on Cavallini's 2nd of the game, assisted by Clayton Curwin. The Icelanders fired 10 shots on net in the period but could not get one by Wisconsin's Michael Parda. In the 3rd period Flint's Brendan McLeskey made it 3 - 1 on a nice play from Austin Giesey and Zack Makimaa. Again Flint dominated in the shot department outshooting the Wisconsin team 11 - 2 in the period but the Wisconsin goaltender put on a great show turning back 10 of the 11. Final score Wisconsin 3 Flint 1. Flint's Spencer Hill stopped 9 of 12 while Michael Parda turned back 24 of 25 for Wisconsin.
In the 2nd game Wisconsin took an early lead on an unassisted shot by Aidan Cavallini just a minute into the game. Flint made it 1 - 1 at the 5:44 mark when Andrew Lay scored on a Brendan McLeskey pass. At the 4:51 mark Flint's Dalton Bates was called for roughing and Wisconsin's Aidan Cavallini wasted no time scoring just 10 seconds into the powerplay making it 2 - 1 Wisconsin. Wisconsin added two more in the first period, the first from Truman Landowski (Sean Grosenick assisting) and the second from Leahy Simon assisted by Jose Delgadillo. In the 2nd period it was all Wisconsin as they stretched the lead to 7 - 1 on goals by Leahy Simon (Joseph Aiken and Jose Delgadillo assisting), Aidan Cavallini on the powerplay for the Hat Trick (Sean Grosenick assisting) and Clayton Curwin (unassisted). Flint's Andrew Lay added a final goal in the 3rd period with assists from Ivan Gaydayenko and William Peltier but this was Wisconsin's game all the way. Final Score Wisconsin 7 Flint 2. Flint's Ryan Thomas and Spencer Hill combined to turn back 10 of 17 shots while Wisconsin's Michael Parda stopped 16 of 18.
In the 3rd game Wisconsin opened up the scoring on a Derek Watt shot assisted by Aidan Cavallini. Flint's Andrew Lay made it 1 - 1 at the 3:53 mark with the assist going to Dalton Bates. Wisconsin took back the lead with 1:21 left in the period on an Aidan Cavallini shot (assisted by Derek Watt). Once again the Flint team outshot their opponent (Flint 7 Wisconsin 5) but the Wisconsin goalie continued to dominate. The 2nd period was a defensive battle with shots at a premium. The Wisconsin team took advantage of only 4 shots in the period scoring twice. The first by Derek Watt (Aidan Cavallini and Truman Landowski assisting) and the second by Leahy Simon (Clayton Curwin and Zach Vanderveldt assisting). Flint closed out the period on a Zach Makimaa goal (unassisted) making it 4 - 2. In the 3rd period Flint found themselves shorthanded twice erasing any chance of a comeback. Wisconsin led the period in shots with Truman Landowski scoring the final goal of the game assisted by Zach Vanderveldt and Austin Bevilacqua. Final Score Wisconsin 5 Flint 2. Wisconsin's Michael Parda turned back 9 of 11 Flint shots while Flint's Ryan Thomas and Spencer Hill combined for 11 of 16.
The Flint Icelander coaching staff would like to thank the Wisconsin team for their hospitality and also a big thanks to Gino for visiting our lockeroom and signing cards for the boys.
1992 Icelanders Defeat Wisconsin Twice
FLINT (IP) The 1992 Flint Icelanders turned the tables on the Wisconsin 92's winning both games this weekend at the Flint Iceland Arenas. On Saturday, in the first game Flint opened up the scoring with just 1:10 left in the first period on a nice play from Garrett Hudson to Austin Giesey giving the Icelanders a 1 - 0 lead. Both Flint and Wisconsin had powerplay chances but neither team could convert. 1st Period score Flint 1 Wisconsin 0.
In the second period Flint took a 2 - 0 lead on a Brendan McLeskey shot assisted be Zach Makimaa and Vaughn Mortimer. Wisconsin drew within one late in the period when Aidan Cavallini set up Trevor Morbeck for the score. 2nd Period score Flint 2 Wisconsin 1.
The third period was a real battle with both teams realizing that the next goal would be a deciding factor in the game. Wisconsin's offense began to pick up some steam but Flint's Austin Giesey put out the fire with his second of the game at the 5:54 mark (Andrew Lay assisting). Final Score Flint 3 Wisconsin 1. Flint's Spencer Hill stopped 8 of 9 while Wisconsin's Michael Parda turned back an amazing 36 of 39 Flint shots.
Sunday's game was a real barn burner with the lead changing several times. Flint took the early lead at 10:59 of the first period when Brendan McLeskey set up Zach Makimaa for the score. Wisconsin's Joseph Aiken tied the game with 5:42 left in the period on helpers from Jakob Batcha and Leahy Simon. 1st Period score Flint 1 Wisconsin 1.
Wisconsin took the lead at 9:32 of the second period on a Aidan Cavallini shot, assists going to Trevor Morbeck and Jose Delgadillo. The Icelanders came right back just 21 seconds later on a shot from Andrew Lay (assisted by William Peltier and Austin Giesey) to tie the game at two each. Then at the 7:25 mark Flint's Garrett Hudson blasted a shot off the faceoff (Spencer Spurlin assisting) to take the lead. 2nd Period score Flint 3 Wisconsin 2.
The final period was very intense with end to end action but good goaltending from both teams resulted in a scoreless third period. Final Score Flint 3 Wisconsin 2. Wisconsin goalie Michael Parda turned back 26 of 29 shots while Spencer Hill stopped stopped 16 of 18 for the Icelanders.
1992 Icelanders Crush Canton
FLINT (IP) The 1992 Flint Icelanders defeated the Canton Crush 9 - 3 in a match up on Thursday at the Flint Iceland Arenas. Flint jumped out to a 3 - 0 lead on goals by Vaughn Mortimer (Brendan McLeskey), Austin Giesey (Andrew Lay/Carter Foguth) and William Peltier (Andrew Lay). Canton came back with 2:25 left in the first period on a shot by Nick Sofios assisted by Michael Payne. 1st Period score Flint 3, Canton 1.
In the 2nd period Flint's William Peltier scored his second of three at the 9:18 mark to make it a 4 - 1 game. Flint struck again just a minute later when Brendan McLeskey scored off a Zach Makimaa pass. The Icelanders had survived 4 Canton powerplays to this point but the fifth one, a double minor was too much. Canton's Michael Payne made no mistake with the man advantage scoring a powerplay goal with 1:09 left in the period. With the Icelanders still shorthanded it could have been the turning point in the game for Canton but Flint's William Peltier iced the game with a shorthanded tally to complete his hattrick giving Flint a 4 goal lead. 2nd Period score Flint 6, Canton 2.
Flint scored three times in the 3rd period. Two back to back goals, the first by Andrew Lay at 8:28 with Carter Foguth assisting. Then at 8:18 Flint's Spencer Spurlin fired one in on an Ivan Gaydayenko pass to make the score 8 - 2. Flint's final goal came with 3:41 left in the game, a shorthanded tally by Brendan McLeskey, his 2nd of the game. Canton's Sean Gaffney closed out the scoring with a powerplay goal at the 1:46 mark, Stevie Haburne assisting. Flint's Ryan Thomas had a great outing turning back 19 of 22 shots and Canton's James Bryans stopped 16 of 25 Flint shots. Final Score Flint 9, Canton 3.
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Flint Suffers 2nd Loss to Taylor Wild
FLINT (IP) The 1992 Flint Icelanders suffered a 5 - 2 loss at the hands of the Taylor Wild Squirt A club, Saturday at Flint Iceland Arenas. It was only the 3rd time in 31 games that the Icelanders were outshot by their opponent.
Flint opened up the scoring at 10:22 of the 1st period on a Zach Makimaa goal. Taylor's Jake Passerman scored for the Wild at the 5:34 mark with Daniel Hastings assisting. The Wild took a 2 - 1 lead when Kody Polin buried a Robert Bodette pass with 1:33 left in the period. First Period score Taylor 2, Flint 1.
The Icelanders tied the game early in the 2nd period on a shot by Andrew Lay, assisted by Garrett Hudson. Taylor's Kevin Bechard scored at the 6:26 mark with Robert Bodette assisting to make it 3 - 2. Second Period score Taylor 3, Flint 2.
The 3rd period was the difference in the game with Taylor scoring twice. The first coming at 12:42 on a shot by Dakota Klecha with Robert Bodette assisting to complete his playmaker. The Wild's Daniel Hastings put the game away with 6:19 left, Cameron Smith assisting. Flint's Spencer Hill stopped 9 of 14 Taylor shots while the Wild's Matt Pigula turned back 9 of 11 Flint shots. Final Score Taylor 5, Flint 2.
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Icelanders Drop 2 Against Cleveland
TAYLOR (IP) The 1992 Flint Icelanders lost 5 - 3 and 5 - 2 in back to back games to Team Cleveland on Saturday, December 1, 2001 at the Taylor Sportsplex.
In the 1st period Flint took a 2 - 0 lead on goals by William Peltier (Andrew Lay assisting) and Ivan Gaydayenko (Spencer Spurlin and Brendan McLeskey assisting). The Icelanders could have put the game away early with a powerplay opportunity late in the period but Cleveland's Kevin Irwin turned the tables scoring at the 1:42 mark to make it 2 - 1 (assisted by Kyle Kreiner). The Icelanders closed out the scoring in the period while still on the powerplay on a William Peltier shot assisted by Brendan Mcleskey and Andrew Lay. 1st period score Flint 3 Cleveland 1.
The 2nd period was all Cleveland with goals going to Kyle Cook (Kyle Plageman), Kyle Plageman (Kevin Irwin) and Hunter Cherni (Kyle Plageman/Kevin Vineyard). 2nd Period score Flint 3 Cleveland 4.
The 3rd period was a real defensive battle with each team getting only 3 shots on goal. But at the 6:38 mark the Icelanders were called for roughing giving Cleveland the odd man advantage. It only took Cleveland's Kyle Cook 38 seconds to put the game away with an unassisted powerplay goal. Final score Flint 3 Cleveland 5. Justin Stemler stopped 11 of 14 Flint shots while Ryan Thomas and Spencer Hill combined for 12 of 17.
In the 2nd game it was Cleveland scoring first on a goal by Kyle Plageman with Kyle Cook and Ronnie Narolewski getting the helpers. Flint's Spencer Spurlin made it 1 - 1 on a shot assisted by Andrew Lay and Brendan McLeskey. Cleveland scored twice more in the period on goals from Kyle Cook (Kyle Plageman/Ronnie Narolewski) and Kevin Vineyard (Ronnie Narolewski) to make it 3 - 1. Flint's Andrew Lay closed out the period scoring at the 1:38 mark with assists going to Zach Makimaa and William Peltier. 1st period score Flint 2 Cleveland 3.
In the 2nd period Flint outshot Cleveland 8 to 3 but it was Cleveland that scored the only goal with just 3 seconds left in the period, a Tyler Preston shot assisted by Hunter Cherni and Kevin Irwin. 2nd Period score Flint 2 Cleveland 4.
The Icelanders had several good chances in the 3rd period but Cleveland's Justin Stemler held tough and with 1:12 left Flint pulled their goalie for the odd man advantage but Cleveland's Hunter Cherni iced the game with an open netter at the 30 second mark. Final score Flint 2 Cleveland 5. Flint's Spencer Hill stopped 9 of 14 shots and Clevelands Justin Stemler turned back 17 of 19 Flint shots.
1992 Icelanders 3 Port Huron 5
FLINT (IP) The 1992 Flint Icelanders came up short on Thursday against the Port Huron Flags losing a 5 - 3 decision at Flint Iceland Arenas. Flint outshot their opponent 27 - 18 but 3 quick goals in the 2nd period by the Flags proved to be the difference.
The Icelanders scored early in the 1st period on an Andrew Lay shot (unassisted) to make it 1 - 0. Shots on goal, Flint 7 Port Huron 4.
In the 2nd period Port Huron took the lead on goals by Brandon Archibald (Tony Campbell asssisting), Tom Mertz (Buster Olsen with the assist) and Tyler Billins (unassisted). Flint's Ivan Gaydayenko made it a one goal game at the 8:08 mark with assists going to Spencer Spurlin and Dalton Hammond. Flint 2 Port Huron 3. Shots on goal at the end of the 2nd period were Flint 16 Port Huron 9.
The Flags put the game away in the 3rd period on goals from Tony Campbell (powerplay) and Spencer LaParl. Flint's Zach Makimaa scored with 1:53 left in game (William Peltier assisting). Final score Port Huron 5 Flint 3. Port Huron goalie Josh Kelly turned back 24 of 27 Flint shots while Ryan Thomas and Spencer Hill combined for 13 of 18 for the Icelanders.
1992 Icelanders 4 Kitchener 2
Kitchener, Ontario (IP) The 1992 Flint Icelanders returned from Canada on Saturday after winning all 3 games in the first half of a home and home series with the Kitchener Jr. Rangers. Flint defeated the Junior Rangers 4-2 and 5-1 and the Waterloo Whalers 4- 1 in Novice "AAA" action.
The Icelanders opened up the series on Friday against the Rangers in what was a real battle of a game. The Rangers scored first on a goal by Derek Schoenmaker assisted by Brett Clampitt and Tanner Pearson. Shots in the period were Flint 5 Kitchener 3. 1st Period score Kitchener 1 Flint 0.
Flint picked up their shot production in the 2nd period firing 8 shots to Kitcheners 3 tying the game on a Dalton Bates shot from Alex Jakubic. 2nd Period score Kitchener 1 Flint 1.
The 3rd period proved to be the difference in the game with Flint scoring 3 times. The first from Icelander "newcomer" Christopher Zikmund assisted by Zach Makimaa and Vaughn Mortimer. Flints third goal was a beautiful play from Zach Makimaa to Ivan Gaydayenko for the one timer. Rounding out the scoring for the Icelanders was Ivan Gaydayenko for his 2nd of the game assists going to Spencer Spurlin and Garrett Hudson. The Rangers would score once more on an Eric Fischer blast but time was on Flint's side. Final score Kitchener 2 Flint 4. Kitchener's Josh Heer stopped 17 of 21 Flint shots while Icelander Spencer Hill turned back 7 or 8 Kitchener shots.
1992 Flint Icelanders Defeat Waterloo 4 - 1
Waterloo (IP) The 1992 Flint Icelanders defeated the Waterloo Whalers 4 - 1 in a penalty filled Major Novice "AAA" matchup at the Waterloo Ice Arena on Saturday. The was no scoring in the first 2 periods but plenty of opportunity with 14 minutes in penalties being dished out. 2nd Period score Flint 0 Waterloo 2.
Most of the action was in the 3rd period with Flint scoring four times and the Whalers once. The difference in the game was a powerplay goal and a shorthanded goal by the Icelanders to put the game away. Flints first goal came from William Peltier on the powerplay at 14:05 with assists going to Brendan McLeskey and Ivan Gaydayenko. The Icelanders scored again at 11:05 on Brendan McLeskey's first of two, Spencer Spurlin with the helper. McLeskey came right back at 8:58 on helpers from Zach Makimaa and William Peltier. Flints final goal was a shorthanded effort by Zach Makimaa with Brendan McLeskey capping a 4 point night with the assist. The Whalers played a tough game and ended the period scoring on a Jeffrey Worswick shot, Teddy Anstett and Dominic Caiazzo assisting. The Whalers and the Icelanders each had 5 powerplay chances during the game. Whaler goalie Stephanie Snyder turned back 14 of 18 Flint shots while Flint's Ryan Thomas stopped 12 of 13 Waterloo shots. Final score Flint 4 Waterloo 1.
92 Icelanders Wrap Up Weekend with 5 - 1 Win
Kitchener, Ontario (IP) The 1992 Flint Icelanders wrapped up their weekend with a 5 - 1 win over the Kitchener Jr. Rangers on Saturday at the Kitchener Auditorium in what was a much closer game than the score would indicate.
The Icelanders scored the only goal of the 1st period on a Spencer Spurlin shot, assisted by Brendan McLeskey and Carter Foguth.
In the 2nd period Flint's William Peltier made it 2 - 0 on a nice solo effort. 2nd Period score Flint 2 Kitchener 0.
The Rangers came out quick in the 3rd period scoring at the 10:59 mark to make it a 2 - 1 game. Matt Gazzola scoring with assists going to Spencer Charlesworth and Dylan Cave. With a little over 5 minutes left in the game the Flint team took over scoring 3 unanswered goals. Brendan McLeskey scored at the 5:41 mark assisted by Zach Makimaa and Vaughn Mortimer. Flint's Dalton Bates scored aon an unassisted shot with 1:47 left in the game. Flint's final goal came on Brendan McLeskey's 2nd of the game with helpers going to Zach Makimaa and Dalton Bates. Final score Flint 5 Kitchener 1. Ranger Zach Ziegler stopped 9 of 14 shots while Flint's Spencer Hill turned away 5 of 6 Kitchener shots.
1992 Icelanders Shutout Monroe Ice Hawks 2 - 0
MONROE (IP) The 1992 Flint Icelanders defeated the Monroe Ice Hawks 2 - 0, Monday night at the Multi-Sports Complex in Monroe. The game was a defensive battle with shots and goals at a premium.
There was no scoring in the 1st period. The Flint team had one powerplay opportunity but could not convert against a good Ice Hawk penalty kill unit. 1st Period shots Flint 2 Monroe 2.
The 2nd period was much like the first with no scoring and very few chances. The Ice Hawks had the only odd man advantage in the period but sustained pressure by the Flint penalty killers kept the game scoreless. 2nd Period shots Flint 4 Monroe 3.
The Icelanders took over in the 3rd period firing 9 shots on goal and holding Monroe to only 1 shot. Flint's defense along with their forechecking and backchecking skills forced the Ice Hawks to play in the Flint end most of the period. Monroe netminder Matt Mahalak kept the game scoreless until the 2:49 mark when Flint's Zach Makimaa scored on a pass from teammate Ivan Gaydayenko. It was still anyones game until Flint iced it on a Spencer Spurlin shot with 1:02 left. Spurlin picked up the rebound off a Carter Foguth blast from the point (Spurlin from Garrett Hudson and Carter Foguth) giving Flint the 2 goal lead. Final Score Flint 2 Monroe 0. Shots totals were Flint 15 and Monroe 6. Monroe's Matt Mahalak turned back 13 of 15 Flint shots while Flint's Ryan Thomas stopped 6 of 6 for the shutout.
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