Monday, February 28, 2011

Weekend Medford Mail Tribune

South downs Crater in overtime
February 27, 2011

Bobby Ruddel scored the game winner in overtime to lift South Medford past Crater 6-5 in the Southern League prep hockey playoffs Saturday at The RRRink.
Ruddel tallied on a power play with just 31 seconds remaining in the extra period.

Ruddel accounted for the game's first goal on an assist from Ryan Lund at 12:37 of the opening period.

Daniel Gomez had a pair of goals for Crater, which suffered its first loss in the double-elimination playoffs.

Andrew Phillips had two goals for South Medford and Preston Carney picked up one goal and an assist. Brandon Punsuk also scored for the Panthers.

Crater received goals from Dustin Gomez, Jerin Dinkins and Thomas Gamble. Bryce Crawford had two assists for the Comets.

South goalkeeper Brandon Andrews had 12 saves, while Alec Looman and Derek Baker combined for 35 saves in net for the Comets.

The playoffs continue today at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. at The RRRink.

South Medford 3 1 1 1 — 6
Crater 2 2 1 0 — 5

Sunday, February 27, 2011

Eliminated!

Out of the high school playoffs!  We lost to Eugene today 6-2.  We did not play well as a team.  I had the assist to our opening goal, but we didn't really get much going after that.  It was only 3-2 at the end of the 2nd, but it was all downhill from there.  Now, time to focus on preparing for District select camp and Nationals!

High School Playoffs

We started our double elimination high school hockey tournament last night against South Medford.  At the end of regulation we were tied 5-5.  We lost in the sudden death overtime when one of South's Spartan players scored on us.  It's all good, because I had a sweet power play goal last night!  I also had a nice assist out of the corner to Daniel G. but I was not officially credited with the assist.

So it goes.  Game today at 1:00 pm to avoid elimination.

Tuesday, February 22, 2011

District Select Camp...

...third time's a charm?  I made it to the Pacific District select Camp again.  This is my third trip, and my dad says it'd be really nice if I could go the extra mile and make it to the National Select camp this year.

I guess I'll get to work on that...

Sunday, February 20, 2011

Lost the Championship Game

Team Alaska U16's came up short losing the Championship game 2-1 to the Alaska Icebreakers.  Gotta figure out how to beat them...will see them again in a few weeks as a precursor to Nationals!

Saturday, February 19, 2011

Team AK U16's win against U19's!

The U16's won tonite against the U19's by a score of 2-1.  Jerin had another goal.  They finished round robin play 1-1-1. Not sure where that gets them in championship play tomorrow.  Updates when we have them.

Tie...

Team Alaska U16's have tied the University of Alaska - Fairbanks Women's Hockey Team 1-1 on a goal from:

JERIN DINKINS!!!!!!!!!!!

Updates from Alaska...

Game 1 of the Arctic Freeze Winter Tournament:
Alaska Icebreakers 2  Team Alaska 1
Jerin had 0 points and a 2 minute minor penalty for checking.
She also had a "huge" breakaway and didn't finish it.

She has 2 games today.  Check back later for more updates.

btw, it was 8 degrees when she got to Fairbanks yesterday and -18 for the low last night.  I think the tournament is properly named.

Sunday, February 13, 2011

0'fer weekend, oh well, next weekend is Alaska!

I played 4 games this weekend.  Two games with the Crater Comets against the Churchill Lancers in high school league play.  We lost the 1st game, hands down. The 2nd game went to a shootout. I was one of the shooters for the shootout, and despite a pretty sweet move (according to my dad) inside then out, I didn't get the backhand up and the Churchill goalie made a sharp, sliding save. We ended up losing, but not on the back of my miss alone. I got an assist in the 2nd game.

I also played 2 games with the So. Oregon Jr. Spartans U18 boys team.  We played the Portland Jr. Hawks U18 AA team.  We lost bad Saturday night, but came back very strong Sunday morning, losing by just 1 goal!  I got lots of playing time, and I think that playing with the Spartans improves my speed and game skills. I had lots of shots, especially in Sunday's game. It was a good weekend despite the Saturday night blowout...

Next weekend I am travelling to Fairbanks, AK with my Team Alaska U16 girls! Can't wait! We'll be playing a little round robin tourney against the UAF Women's team, the Alaska Icebreakers, and Team Alaska's U19 girls.  Gonna be amazing...  Can't wait to see you girls!

Tuesday, February 8, 2011

PNAHA Washington State Select Camp

I spent all weekend at the Pacific Northwest Amatuer Hockey Association's Washington State Select Camp in Wenatchee, WA.  (Ya, I did!)  I'm not eligible to be selected from WA to go on to the District Select Camp, but here in Oregon I have to go to the state camp with boys (Oregon state Select Camp was 2 weeks ago).  In Washington, there are enough girls, or enough girls come together anyway, to hold our own camp.  It's fun, and as the season turns towards the final stretch, I get inspired to work even harder to become the best female hockey player in the Pacific NW and beyond.  I've also skated with a bunch of the girls who attend the WA Camp over the years and so it's good to see them all again.  Finally, it gives me a 1st look at some of my competition at Districts.  Oh yeah, I plan to be there....