Tuesday, April 30, 2019

Tuesday Final Score

New Foundland Growlers 4, Manchester Monarchs 2

//New Foundland leads Best of Seven, 2-1

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Preview Story

Manchester, N.H. – Cory Ward and Joe Sullivan of Las Vegas and the ECHL Manchester Monarchs are getting set for Game 3 of a Best of Seven against the New Foundland Growlers here Tuesday night at the SNHU Arena. The series is tied 1-1. Eight ECHL teams are still in playoff action.

Breaking News

Irvine, Ca. – The Sin City Barons 18u roller team from Las Vegas won a gold medal in a major tournament at the NARCh West Regional here this weekend. Kevin Conaway is head coach.

SIN CITY BARONS 18U

5-5 vs Mission Mayhem

2-6 vs Mission Skittles

3-3 vs Sour Skittles

Final 4

5-0 over Raiders HC

Gold Medal Game

3-1 over Mission Mayhem

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The Sin City Barons 18u roller team includes Antonio Buck, Darion Conaway, Steven Avalone, Mark Nowag, Nathan Durrans, John Chiareli, Daniel Cascarano, Justin Lakin

Sunday, April 28, 2019

FINAL SCORE

AHL CHICAGO WOLVES 4, GRAND RAPIDS GRIFFINS 2

//Chicago Wolves win Best of Five 3 games to 2 and advance to next round 

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Rosemont, Illinois – It’s a must-win Game Five playoff game today for Gage Quinney of Las Vegas and the AHL Chicago Wolves who are on home ice against the Grand Rapids Griffins today at the All-State Arena. The Chicago Wolves are an affiliate of the NHL Vegas Golden Knights and the ECHL Fort Wayne Komets. 

Gage, 23, has had an awesome season with 19 goals, 24 assists for 43 points. He is +36 on the ice for the Wolves.

A massive snowstorm which hit Chicago this week has moved on. The weather today will be clear, cold in the low 40s today outside of the All-State Arena.

The AHL Grand Rapids Griffins are an affiliate of the NHL Detroit Red Wings. Grand Rapids won the AHL Calder Cup in 2013, 2017.  

The game begins today 3 pm central time.

Here are the playoff scores leading up to today’s decisive game.

Grand Rapids 5, Chicago Wolves 1

Chicago Wolves 3, Grand Rapids 2

Grand Rapids 6, Chicago Wolves 2

Chicago Wolves 5, Grand Rapids 2

Can Am Tournament

City National Arena – Las Vegas

Sunday, April 28, 2019

Men’s Gold Medal Game

Colvin Construction 4, Team Domo Dusters, Park City, Utah 0

Las Vegas goal scorers

Chris Rial

Cody Castro

Tyler Auricchio

Morgan Marinello

Goalie

Ryan Sutliffe

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Saturday Scores

1-4 to Domo Dusters, Park City, Utah (Derek Sutliffe scored for CC)

5-2 over Grey Grizz, Salt Lake City

Sunday – 9:25 am – Rink B

Colvin Construction in gold medal game

//Bethany Drysdale reporting for Vegas Hockey

Best Search of the Day on Vegas Hockey from our readers 

A LOOK AT UNLV REBELS STAR DEFENSEMAN ERIC WILLIAMS

By Bethany Drysdale

Las Vegas local Eric Williams is on pace for a career high season for UNLV this year. The 6 foot, 205 pound defenseman has played in 19 games this year for the Rebels, scoring 4 goals, with 8 assists. After wrapping up a four game road trip to Arizona, Williams sat down with me to talk about his hockey career. Learning to skate at age 6, he loved to be out on the ice and chose hockey over baseball early on in his development. Eric is a sophomore, undeclared major at UNLV, with aspirations of being a commercial airline pilot. The skill and dedication it takes to become a pilot is well within Eric’s reach, just as he shows his dedication to hockey.

The team is connecting at the right time and making the best of the opportunities coming into 2019. Eric is a key player, helping the Rebels to jump to #8 this week after their successful road trip. Scoring a goal and contributing 2 assists, I asked Eric what kept them going playing four games in five days. He said, “Everyone, stepped up to contribute. When someone got down, another guy would make a play and kept the team focused. There isn’t just 1 big playmaker on the team; it is a collective effort when we win games.” Watching the games, it was easy to see how well the guys get along.

Being a local, I asked Eric what he thought about the growing hockey community in Las Vegas. He said, “It’s great to see the kids out there learning to skate. Hockey in Las Vegas has always been a tight knit group, and the Golden Knights brought more attention to our sport. The UNLV games pack City National and it’s humbling to see the support we get at home games.”

When asked what team or line has been his favorite during his career, Eric was quick to say he feels bonded to this year’s UNLV team.

“We have a goal in mind each time we get out on the ice. We want to grow the program to the next level. Everyone understands that each game builds a positive foundation for the future.” Playing against ranked ACHA Division 1 teams is what brings out the best in Eric and the Rebel team. To be the best, you have to play the best. Minot State, University of Arizona, and Arizona State will almost certainly be part of the championship tournament.

When asked what player or coach influenced his game the most, Eric said, “Hockey Hall of Famer Joe Sakic.” Joe’s rapid snap-shot release is legendary and one big reason why he twice scored 50 goals in a season. For young kids, emulating their favorite players is often behind the drive and motivation to keep getting better. I asked Eric if he realized the example he was setting for the kids of Las Vegas who watch him play now. He said, “I love that kids in Vegas can have hometown players that they can look up to. Guys like Zucker and Quinney are great to watch.” I reminded him that for my two boys, he is one of those hometown heroes.

Bethany Drysdale was voted ‘Best Hockey Writer’ by our readers on Vegas Hockey

Playoff Game Saturday Night

Final Score

Cory Ward, Joe Sullivan of Las Vegas and ECHL Manchester Monarchs 2

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Newfoundland Growlers 4

//Best of Seven is now tied 1-1

Game was at Mile One Centre, St. John’s, Newfoundland Island off of the coast of Canada. It was chilly at game time – about 30 degrees; tomorrow a cold icy rain is on the weather report.

Beau McCue, who played on the Pokey Reddick-coached Las Vegas Storm bantam team which won a National Championship in 2010, is now playing for the University of Prince Edward Island collegiate team. Beau, a former captain with the WHL Tri City Americans, had 6 goals this season. Beau, 24, is going into his senior season this fall.

http://www.gopanthersgo.ca/sports/mice/2018-19/bios/mccue_beau_fab1?view=profile

Friday, April 26, 2019

Live at CNA, Reporter Bethany Drysale, Vegas Hockey

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Las Vegas – In a Can Am game ice hockey game tonight Kyle Clay of Las Vegas had two goals and Derek Sutliffe dealt 4 assists for Colvin Construction of Las Vegas in a 4-2 win over the Wild Knights at City National Arena.

Colvin Construction scoring

CC – Cody Castro

CC – Kyle Clay

CC – Chris Rial

CC – Kyle Clay

Derek Sutliffe 4 assists

CC goalie – Ryan Sutliffe

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Colvin Construction roster

#1 Ryan Sutliffe; #4 Kris Carter; #7 Chris Rial; #9 Robbie Silvernail; #10 Roma Lydon; #11 Nick Robone; #17 Micah Sanford; #19 Gabriel Short; #24 Christian Bryan; #25 Anthony Robone; #31 Justin Porter; #74 Morgan Marinello; #92 Tyler Auricchio plus Vincent Ciaglo, Ross McMullan

Erik Atchison, Las Vegas – WHL Spokane Chiefs

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Friday, April 26, 2019

WHL

Final Score

Erik Atchison of Las Vegas and Spokane Chiefs 2

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Vancouver Giants 3

//Vancouver Giants wins Best of Seven, 4-1, in Langley, BC

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ECHL

Final Score

Cory Ward, Joe Sullivan of Las Vegas and Manchester Monarchs 3

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New Foundland Growlers 2

//Manchester Monarchs lead Best of Seven, 1-0