Moose Get Shut Out

RIDGE MEADOWS DISH

February 27, 2012

Ridge Meadows Juvenile A1 'Moose' were shut out and forced to a 3rd and deciding playoff game after a 2-0 loss to Burnaby Winter Club Bruins. 

The Moose who went into the game 2 points ahead in the 4 point series fell quickly behind the eight ball in the first period. #1 Brenden Vogt, net minder for the Moose was working at full speed keeping shot after shot out of the Ridge Meadow net.  

A flurry of costly penalties plagued the Moose during the entirety of the game.  The first goal was scored on a four on four, while the second goal a full strength goal.  Burnaby Winter Club was aggressive on the ice, keeping Ridge Meadows from tying the game. 

With the series now tied at 2 points a piece, the series returns to Burnaby on Wednesday February 29th.  Puck drops at 9:45pm at the Burnaby Winter Club, which is located 4990 Canada Way in Burnaby. 

If Wednesday's game ends in a tie, a fourth game will be played back at Planet Ice in Maple Ridge (date TBA if necessary).  This game will continue until a clear winner is decided. In other words, a tie will force sudden death overtime periods with no shoot out to decide the winner. 

With the caliber of talent on both teams, combined with the hunger to get to the next round of the Juvenile Playoffs. Wednesday night's game is sure to be a thrilling event for any minor hockey fan to enjoy.

For more information on the Juvenile Playoffs or any other minor hockey level, visit the P.C.A.H.A website.

http://www.pcaha.bc.ca/

http://www.burnabywinterclub.com/leagues/homeBWC.cfm?leagueID=0&clientID=1449&link=BWC

http://www.ridgemeadowshockey.com/leagues/homeRMMHA.cfm?leagueID=0&clientID=2687&link=RMMHA

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Ridge Meadows Juvenile Moose in Playoff Chase

RIDGE MEADOWS DISH

February 23, 2012

Minor Hockey in Ridge Meadows is in full swing of the playoffs and the Juvenile A1 team, affectionately known as the 'Moose' are winding their way through the flurry of teams in order to achieve their ultimate goal of a Provincial Championship. Coached by Derek Ferguson, Derek Bedard and Brady Dysserink all whom are former Moose players. 

The Moose have had plenty of playoff experience including a few trips to the Provincials (this year held at the Richmond Ice Centre).  The 2008 crushing defeat to Surrey A1 in Prince George weighs heavily on the minds of these eighteen, nineteen and twenty year old. The brass ring was within reach but slipped through in the waning moments of the Championship Game.

Brenden Vogt, a goalie with the Moose is in his final year with the team. He has seen both the good and bad of the team's efforts and always keeps an optimistic approach to the game. When I spoke to Brenden and asked him for a quote, his response was quick and high spirited. "Well hopefully it will go Moose sweep Bruins". 

The Moose already 2 points in the lead of the 4 point series will face the Burnaby Winter Club at Planet Ice (Cam Neely rink) on Sunday February 26th. The puck drops at 8:15pm and it is sure to be an exciting game.

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