Blaine Jaycees Owl Stars Award Update!!!
After every game the Owls announce the Three Owls Stars of The Game
The player that gets the number one star gets three points, the number two star gets two points, and the number one star would get one point.
The points are tabulated throughout the season and the winner announced after the last regular season home game. The current leader is Robert Erickson. He won the award in 2011 and looks to be the first ever two time winner. The current totals are before the game on the 21st vs. the Energy.
Blaine Jaycees
21- Robert Erickson 11- Sheldon Kihle
9- Kolton Kahoot, Jacob Melwitz 8- Austin Campbell, Tim Prinz 7- Brad Jerzewski 6- Jerid Adamson, Kyle Johnson 5- Taylor Bargar 4- Kyler Ackewance
3- Richie Brown, Nick Ernst 2- Jess “Bubba” Enquist, Blake Jorenby, Tanner Vinson 1- Brett Lucas, Tim Nakae
Owls look to start another run this week in Showcase vs Lakers and Lights
By Dave Druk
December 13th, 2011
The Minnesota Owls came into last weekend picking up 15 of a possible 16 points and were the hottest team in the Minnesota Junior Hockey League. The weekend started well and ended with a disappointing home loss to end the streak.
On Friday the Edina Lakers came to David C. Johnson Arena to take on the Owls. The first period saw both teams score a goal. Jerid Adamson scored on the PP for the Owls.
The second period had the Owls outscore the Lakers 2-1 to take a 3-2 lead. Jacob Melwitz on the PP and Nick Ernst put the biscuit in the basket for the home squad.
The Owls scored the next two goals in the third period as Robert Erickson scored and Kolton Kahoot blasted one home shorthanded style. Things were looking great for the team that the fans came to cheer for with only 8 and a half minutes left in the game and a 5-2 lead. However Edina never gave up scoring the next three goals with two of them on the power play and the game went to overtime.
Great players score big goals. Robert Erickson won the Blaine Jaycees Owls Star Award in 2011 and is the favorite in 2012. Especially after he scored the biggest goal of this game in Overtime to give the Owls a hard fought 6-5 win.
Brad Jerzewski stopped 28 shots to get the win for the Owls.
The Blaine Jaycees Three Stars of the game were (3) Nick Ernst, (2) Jacob Melwitz, and (1) Robert Erickson
On Saturday the Owls took on the team that is immediately behind them in the standings and played perhaps there most uninspired game of the year. They were outshot 18-3 and outscored 2-0 in the first period and fell 4-1.
The team played much better in the next two periods as Nick Ernst scored a nice goal in the second period but it just wasn’t enough. Jerzewski was in goal and played a great game stopping 33 shots in defeat.
The Blaine Jaycees Three Stars of the Game were (3) Jess Enquist, (2) Kyle Johnson, and (1) Jacob Melwitz
Three Stars Standings Updated
9- Jacob Melwitz 8- Austin Campbell 7- Brad Jerzewski 6- Jerid Adamson, Kyle Johnson, Kolton Kahoot 5- Taylor Bargar, Tim Prinz 4- Kyler Ackewance 2- Jess “Bubba” Enquist, Blake Jorenby, Tanner Vinson 1- Nick Ernst, Tim Nakae
MnJHL November Players of the Month
The Minnesota Junior Hockey League is pleased to announce its Players of the Month for November of 2011.
The award winners are as follows:
Forward: Tyler Beasley, Rochester Ice Hawks
Rochester forward Tyler Beasley (Indianapolis, Ind.) ran away with the honor last month, as he posted a ridiculous 23 points in eight November games. He had at least five points in a game twice, and finished the eight-game tear with 8 goals and 15 assists.
Also nominated: Jeremy Vernon, Dells Ducks; Nick Townes, Hudson Crusaders; Tim Prinz, Minnesota Owls.
Defenseman: Dallas Tucker, Minnesota Owls
The Minnesota Junior Hockey League’s beat team in November was the Minnesota Owls, and they did it largely with defense. Dallas Tucker (Littleton, Colo.) and company allowed an average of two goals a night in running up a 7-1 November record. Tucker pitched in some offensively as well, notching a goal and seven assists for the Owls.
Also nominated: Mackie Hayman, Hudson Crusaders; Michael Argyris, Dells Ducks.
Goaltender: Austin Campbell, Minnesota Owls
Austin Campbell started four games for Minnesota in November, won them all. For the month, the Spokane, Wash. native posted a goals against average of 2.25 and a saves percentage of .926, including a 25-save shutout in a win over Maple Grove Nov. 26.
Also nominated: Gordy Defiel, Hudson Crusaders; Daniel O’Leary, Dells Ducks.
Team picks up 3 of a possible 4 points
By Dave Druk,
12-6-11
The Minnesota Owls traveled to Wisconsin Dells for the first time ever and had another successful weekend picking up three of a possible four points.
On Friday night the Owls got off the bus ready to go as they explode for two quick goals and end up shooting down the Ducks 9-4. In the game the Owls were led by Tim Prinz as he had two goals and two assists. Nick Ernst and Sheldon Kihle had a goal and two assists. With a goal and a helper were Jess “Bubba” Enquist, Blake Jorenby, and Jacob Malwitz. Also scoring for the Owls were Zach Allen and Taylor Bargar. Picking up his fifth straight win was Austin Campbell for the Owls. He stopped 32 in the win.
On Saturday night things started out well again for the Owls as they had a 3-1 lead after one period of play. Unfortunately the Ducks scored three of the next four and eventually won the game in a shootout.
The Owls had goals from many of the harder working players on the team in the game and they were Zach Allen, James Pyle, Jess “Bubba” Enquist, and Kolton Kahoot.
Austin Campbell played well in the game stopping 33 of 37 shots.
The Owls are at home this Friday and Saturday night versus the Edina Lakers and Hudson Crusaders respectfully. Game times are at 7:30 at David C. Johnson Ice Arena in Isanti. The Owls are 3-1-1 versus the Lakers and 3-2 versus the Crusaders in previous meetings this season.
By Dave Druk November 28, 2011
The Minnesota Owls had a great week. They ate some turkey, had a good nights sleep, and then woke up ready to beat three teams in the Minnesota Junior Hockey League. On Friday the Owls defeat the Hudson Crusaders at home 3-2 followed by a home whooping of the Energy from Maple Grove 9-0. On Sunday the team continued its fine play on the road versus the league leading Twin Cities Northern Lights in Bloomington winning 7-5. The weekend was one of the most successful weekends ever for the Owls!!!
On Friday night at the David C. Johnson Arena in Isanti the rival Crusaders came to town and in a very back and forth game the home squad won 3-2. In the win Robert Erickson scored twice and Jacob Malwitz once. Sheldon Kihle chipped in with two helpers for the Owls. Austin Campbell was in goal for the Owls picking up the win.
The Blaine Jaycees Three Stars of the Game were (3) Malwitz, (2) Kihle, and (1) Erickson.
On Saturday night the Owls played perhaps their best overall game of the year. In the game the league’s leading scorer Robert Erickson had the hat trick. Tim Prinz had a goal and two assists. Nick Ernst had four assists. Jared Adamson had three assists. Austin Campbell had a 25 save shutout and picked up the win.
The Blaine Jaycees Three Stars of the Game were (3) Prinz, (2) Campbell, and (1) Erickson.
On Sunday the Owls wanted to prove that they were for real. They went to the leagues number one team in the standings and put up seven on them in their rink in a 7-5 win over the Twin Cities Northern Lights at the Bloomington Ice Gardens. Tim Prinz was the hero for the Owls scoring four goals including the game winning goal. Robert Erickson scored two more goals giving him an amazing seven on the weekend. James Pyle scored his first ever goal for the Owls in the game. Kolton Kahoot and Sheldon Kihle eached chipped in with two helpers. Austin Campbell stayed hot in nets picking up his fourth straight win stopping 33 in the game.
The Owls now travel to Wisconsin Dells for two big road games versus the Ducks this Friday and Saturday. You can watch the games on mnsportsnetwork.com/mnjhl if you can’t make the trip.
Blaine Jaycee’s Three Stars of the Game Point Leaders 18- Robert Erickson 11-Sheldon Kihle 8- Austin Campbell 7-Brad Jerzewski 6-Jerid Adamson, Kolton Kahoot 5-Taylor Bargar, Tim Prinz 4- Kyler Ackewance, Kyle Johnson, Jacob Malwitz 2-Blake Jorenby, Tanner Vinson 1-Jess “Bubba” Enquist, Tim Nakae
By Dave Druk November, 21 2011
On the day where the area received its first snowfall, the Minnesota Owls score the first four goals and hold on 4-2 against the Edina Lakers.
The Owls came out flying as Sheldon Kihle scored just a minute in followed by Tim Prinz with a goal midway through the first period.
After coming out strong in the first period they came out even stronger in the second as Nick Ernst scored just thirty seconds in to make it 3-0. Jess “Bubba” Enquist then put one in just two minutes later to up the lead to 4-0. Midway through the period the Lakers were able to capitalize on a power play and make the score 4-1 after two periods of play.
The third period saw the visiting team from Cakesville score the lone goal on the power play to make the final score 4-2 in favor of the good guys.
Austin Campbell stopped 30 of 32 for the win.
After a shaky end of October the Owls now seem to be back on track winning three of their past four games. This weekend might be the most important weekend so far this season for the Owls. They hope to pick up some ground on the leaders in the Minnesota Junior Hockey League. They have home games versus Hudson on Friday and Maple Grove on Saturday followed by a trip to Bloomington to take on the league leading Twin Cities Northern Lights.
The Blaine Jaycees Three Stars of the Game were (3) Campbell, (2) Kihle, and (1) Prinz
Blaine Jaycees Owls Stars Standings 12- Robert Erickson 9-Sheldon Kihle 7-Brad Jerzewski 6-Jerid Adamson, Austin Campbell, Kolton Kahoot 5-Taylor Bargar, 4- Kyler Ackewance, Kyle Johnson, Tim Prinz 3-Jacob Malwitz 2-Blake Jorenby, Tanner Vinson 1-Jess “Bubba” Enquist, Tim Nakae,
Owls have up and down weekend
November 17th, 2011
The Owls won two out of three this past weekend in the Minnesota Junior Hockey League and were fortunate that they were able to get four points.
On Friday in Maple Grove the Owls played a spirited Energy squad. A game that had the Owls start out hot with a 2-0 lead on goals by Matt Strang and Nick Ernst followed by the home team scoring the next three. The Owls then scored the next two with Trevor Morrin and Tim Prinz giving the Owls a 4-3 lead early in the third period. The Energy scored late to tie it at 4-4. The Owls then won on a nice goal by Jerid Adamson giving the Owls two huge points in the Minnesota Junior Hockey League. Goalkeeper Austin Carr was unbelievable for the Wildcats stopping 56 of 61 shots with many being while the Owls had one of their 12 power plays. Josh Messick won his first ever game for the Owls stopping 16 in the game.
On Saturday in Isanti the Owls started out red hot as Taylor Bargar scored two quick goals to give the Owls a 2-0 lead against the top team in the Minnesota Junior Hockey League in the Twin Cities Northern Lights. After that however the Lights shown brightly scoring an amazing seven goals in a row to take a 7-2 lead. Blake Jorenby did score for the Owls late in the game to make the final score 7-3. Tim Prinz did do well in a tangle with a Lights player in the third period.
The Blaine Jaycee’s Three Stars of the game were (3) Tim Prinz, (2) Blake Jorenby, (1) Taylar Bargar
On Sunday the Owls went back to Maple Grove and played a much better game draining the Energy 7-1. The Owls were led by Robert Erickson and Tim Prinz with two goals each. Dallas Tucker and Colton Kahoot each had two helpers in the contest. Brad Jerzewski bounced back from a sub-par performance on Saturday to a great performance on Sunday stopping 21 of 22 shots picking up the win.
The Owls have one game this weekend at home against the Edina Lakers on Saturday. Game time is 7:30pm. See you There!!!
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Blaine Jaycees Owls Stars Standings
12- Robert Erickson 7-Brad Jerzewski, Sheldon Kihle 6-Jerid Adamson, Kolton Kahoot 5-Taylor Bargar, Austin Campbell 4-Kyle Johnson, Kyler Ackewance 3-Jacob Malwitz 2-Blake Jorenby, Tanner Vinson 1-Jess “Bubba” Enquist, Tim Nakae, Tim Prinz
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By Dave Druk November 12, 2011
Since the 2003-2004 season the Minnesota Owls have announced the Owls three stars of the game after every home game. The announcer of the owls Dave Druk was sick of announcing other players for the three stars and figured that the home crowd would like to hear names of players from the home team after the game for the three stars. Since that first game of the 03-04 season the tradition of Owls Greatness started!!!
Each player receives one point for a third star, two points for a second star, and three points for being the number one star of the game. At the end of the season the Blaine Jaycees present the winner of the award a trophy and also put that players name on a plaque listing all of the all time winners.
The all time winners of the award are…
2004-Dominic Morris (D) 2005-Brandon Olivier (F) 2006-Jon Griefenhagen (F) 2007-Ronnie Druk (G) 2008-Phil Poeschl (G) 2009-Joscha Pettit (F) 2009-Jakub Simicek (F) 2010-Robert Erickson (F)
This year has last years winner Erickson on top again. Erickson could be the first ever two time winner if he holds onto the lead. Here are all of the point totals for 2011-12 after 10 games.
12- Robert Erickson 7-Brad Jerzewski, Sheldon Kihle 6-Jerid Adamson, Kolton Kahoot 5-Austin Campbell 4-Kyle Johnson, Kyler Ackewance 3-Jacob Malwitz 2-Tanner Vinson, Taylor Bargar 1-Jess “Bubba” Enquist, Tim Nakae
The winner will be announced after the final regular season home game.
By Colin Dickey The Minnesota Owls would like to thank everyone who supported their Breast Cancer Awareness Night on Friday Oct. 21. It was a great night of both hockey and fundraising which culminated in raising $4000.00 for the Harbor Room Cancer Resource Center which is located at the Cambridge Medical Center. The Owls played in pink jerseys which were bid on during the game by their loyal fans in a silent auction. After some last minute, frenzied bidding, the lucky winners were awarded their jerseys at the end of the game by the players themselves. It was a great show of support by our Owls fans! The Blaine JayCees were also extremely generous, and donated $200.00 for every puck Owls Assistant Coachs Travis Kuznia and Dennis Johnson put in the net, in a contest during the first intermission. The coachs netted 9 out of 10 goals from the blue line, for a total of $1800.00! The Blaine JayCees then donated $200.00 more by bidding and winning Kyle Johnson’s pink jersey. We would like to thank the JayCees for their wonderful donation of $2000.00 total! The outcome on the ice was not what everyone hoped, with the Owls losing in a shootout 3-2, but in the end it was a fun night for all, with the most important part being, the money raised will help support local cancer patients and their families.
Owls Pick up three of four points!!! Adamson’s hat trick and game tying goal the key to both wins!!! Article By Dave Druck 9/30/11 The Minnesota Owls picked up three big points in the Minnesota Junior Hockey League standings this past weekend with two games at home. The weekend started with a 9-3 win versus the Maple Grove Energy.Read more....
