"It was good start, but because of the last 10 games, we can not say we are satisfied." This is how head coach Guy Carbonneau called the first quarter of the season 2008-2009. A first quarter that raises more questions than it provides answers. Booted from hats wheel with eight victories and one loss in regulation time after 10 matches, quarter this season ended with three gains only in the last 10 meetings. Result: with 26 points in the Canadian was closer yesterday morning, the eighth and last place giving access to the series (there Carolina, with 24 points) in the Eastern Conference as the first place occupied by the Boston Bruins and New York Rangers, who totaled 32 points each. "Nobody is happy with the final set, but I would rather there have been a series of such early in the season that in the playoff race," said Guillaume Latendresse philosophized, author of two goals and eight points during the first quarter of the season. In the race Latendresse was also a source of comfort by comparing the beginning of this year's last season. After 20 games, the Canadian is substantially the same level as this time last year. And it did not prevent him from climbing to the forefront of his association. Only difference, but it is size, productivity, or rather unproductive in attack. After 20 games last season, Canadian pride of place in the top of the NHL. He had scored 28 goals in 96 opportunities, for a performance of 29.2%. This year, the Canadian languishing in 23rd place with 15 goals scored in 100 opportunities (15%). "It's one thing to say that opportunities to score are there, but quite another to take advantage. Defensively, we played well but in attack, lack of confidence. And it is reflected in the digital benefits. Last year it was a goal every four or five occasions. This year marks on all nine occasions. We must improve, find synchroneity in our attack, "said Carbonneau. But the head coach was far from despair. "I do not think no one save with the championship in the East again this year. It will be tight until the end, hence the importance of staying in the race. " Christopher Higgins also found solace in the fact that the club is still at the height of the struggle. "We are in the middle of the front runners, even if we played hockey ordinary since the beginning of the year. Being here gives us flexibility that we will enjoy, I hope. " Tanguay wants to do more First marker of the Habs with eight goals and 17 points, Alex Tanguay outlined a pouting dissatisfaction when asked to described his first quarter-season with the Canadiens. "Collectively, I think there is too much talent in this team to be satisfied with the results of the first 20 games. It can be much better. Beginning with the attack to five, "said Tanguay. "Personally, I'm regular. The points are there, but I know I can be more consistent. I had some good matches, but other less pretty good. I should be more regular. After 20 games, adaptation is made and it is time to find our cruising speed, "said the attacker Quebecois. While the first quarter of Tanguay season was marked by ups and downs, it was especially marked down to the first trio of last year, he piloted by Tomas Plekanec and supplemented by Alex Kovalev and Andrei Kostitsyn. Despite his 15 points, Kovalev seems to have slowed down and seems to slow down his fellow Thursday Despite the fact that sells the final year of his contract, his game looks more than two years ago at an electrifying performance of last year. But Kovalev like all his teammates, there is still much time and many games to correct the fire and revive the team.
Wednesday, November 26, 2008
Calgary celebrates its champions
Thousands of supporters Stampeders responded to the invitation of Mayor Dave Bronconnier and celebrated winning the Cup Gray Olympic Plaza in downtown Calgary, Tuesday noon. The Stampeders beat the Alouettes 22-14 on Sunday at Olympic Stadium in Montreal to win the sixth Gray Cup in their history, the first since 2001. The event show drew about 10 000 supporters. They gave a welcome to watch Henry Burris, player par excellence of the final, and kicker Sandro DeAngelis, better Canadian game. They were also able to get autographs of their favorite players. The victory Stampeders creates a lot of enthusiasm for the presentation of the Gray Cup in Calgary in 2009. The clerks at the counters are overworked because the Stampeders supporters want to buy their tickets immediately.
Michael Vick pleads guilty in the court of the State of Virginia
The old quarter Michael Vick pleaded guilty to a charge of organized dog fighting in the courts of the State of Virginia, Tuesday, a move that could lead to an early release from prison and possibly accelerate its efforts to return to professional football. Aged 28 years, Vick has also submitted a plea of not guilty to a charge of animal cruelty, but that count was abandoned in the wake of his admission into another folder. The former star of the Atlanta Falcons was sentenced suspended sentence of three years - far less than the prison sentence of 10 years to which he was liable. "I want to offer my apologies to the court, my family and all young people who made me their idol," said Vick to the judge. Brenda Boddie, Vick's mother, his brother Marcus and the girlfriend of former quarter Kijafa Frink, arrived and were seated together in the first row of the classroom with other family members and 'friends. Vick's mother refused to answer questions from the media but Marcus acknowledged that the family was relieved that this ordeal was drawing to a close. Vick has remained stoic during the hearing, which lasted nearly 20 minutes. Thereafter, he turned to his young daughter and sent her a glance. After the hearing, Gerald Poindexter, Prosecutor of the State of Virginia, approached the mother of Vick, it was the hug and dragged him: "Finally, part of this case is over." Vick is currently serving a sentence less than 23 in Leavenworth, Kansas, with respect to federal charges to finance operations around fighting dogs at his residence south-east of Richmond, Virginia. He also confessed to having participated in the execution of several dogs that were deemed ineffective. Vick is about to release on 20 July 2009 and it will then be subject to a probationary period of three years. His most recent advocacy is vital because it allows to classify the latest charges against against him, an essential condition to be transferred to a transition house, according to U.S. federal laws. Present at the hearing Joel Segal, the agent Vick did not want to elaborate on the chances that his client returns to the NFL. "Mike assumes full responsibility for his actions. It is ready to move forward and let his actions speak on his behalf," he merely said. Once the highest paid player in the league, Vick also appeared slim Tuesday that during his imprisonment a year ago. Billy Martin, his lawyer, said that he and his colleagues are working to allow Vick to renew ties with his family and had participated in any effort to revive his career. "We absolutely want to save Michael, the human being. Later, someone may wish to give a chance for Michael, the football player." Encore will be an organization wants to take such a risk. Vick is still under contract with the Falcons, but the owner Arthur Blank made it clear last month that it will become ever more uniform of the team. "I hope they are ready to face all dog lovers of America", launched Carl Peterson, president and CEO of Kansas City Chiefs, referring to the leaders of the team that will grant contract Vick. "There will be problems. People love their pets, especially dogs," said Peterson. There will be protests and people will give their opinions - even if he spent time behind bars. " Nine activists from PETA, a group that sees the ethical treatment of animals, remained outside the court room before the hearing, calmly waving placards and photographs of bloody dogs. According to Dan Shannon, assistant director at PETA, Vick must denounce the organization of fighting dogs in recalling his participation in the holding of such events and seen how it made him lose his reputation and his fortune all the respect he had acquired ". "This is his only way to restore its reputation and being seen, again, positively by the general public."
Six new members inducted
The six new members in the company of Gerry Frappier. (Photo RDS.ca) MONTREAL - More than 400 guests were given appointments at the Cabaret du Casino de Montreal on Monday night as part of the 18th Gala Induction of Hall of Fame Hall of Fame sports Quebec. On this occasion, six new members have entered in this select group of sporting excellence Quebec: Lucille Goyette-Lemay (archery), Graham Cooke (golf), Otis Grant (boxing), Annie Pelletier (Diving ), Guy Lapointe (hockey) and Marcel Aubut (builder). The honorary chairmanship of the gala was provided by Gerry Frappier, president and CEO of Sports Network. A dozen members of the Hall of Fame were also present at the event Sylvie Bernier, chef de mission of the Canadian Olympic team for Beijing Games, and Nathalie Lambert, who occupy that role in Vancouver in 2010. Théorêt Edgar, president of Sports Hall of Fame in Quebec, reiterated the relevance to see become a veritable museum of sports in Quebec to the sporting history that continues to inspire younger generations. "The place is chosen, and I would like this happen in the next year," he said. The success of the Pavilion Hall of Fame sports in Quebec last week in the village of Gray Cup speaks for itself. More than 14 000 people visited the pavilion set up in collaboration with the Montreal Alouettes and the Ministry of Education, recreation and sport by the Government of Quebec. Here are the new members of the Hall of Fame Hall of Fame sports in Quebec: Lucille Goyette-Lemay (athlete, archery) Fifth Olympic Games in Montreal to test 30 m, which is always the best Canadian Olympic history, Lucille Goyette-Lemay also participated in the Olympic Games in Los Angeles (1984). It would probably have been those of Moscow (1980) had it not been for the Canadian boycott. Today administrative assistant for recreation in the city of Boisbriand, she wished to thank his family. "I'm back and I pampered in a beautiful period of my life. When I was an athlete, my husband (also athlete archery) and I brought our little girl in competition. It was the perfect baby for two sporting parents. And today I am a grandma spoiled, "to indicate that was also bonze medalist at the Commonwealth Games in Australia in 1982. Graham Cooke (athlete, golf) The golfer Graham Cooke won over fifty amateur championships including four tournaments Alexander of Tunis and five Duke of Kent. Although it is still active playing in the national amateur senior circuit, he continued to make his mark in another facet of his sport. Architect of more than one hundred golf courses since 1973, he designed the land around the world, including that of The Beast, in Mont-Tremblant. "I respect and comradeship in sport. On the ground, we are fighting against each other, but once completed, we are colleagues, "said Graham Cooke at the time of his enthronement. "Today, building land has become a fairytale for me. I feel that I have a huge responsibility when people m'accordent their confidence. I want them to be proud to invite their friends to come and play on a ground that I imagined. " Otis Grant (athlete, boxing) Otis "Magic" Grant has marked the history of boxing in Quebec, both in the ring and outside. Double world champion, he has accumulated 89 victories in the amateur ranks and a silver medal at the Pan American Games. Among professionals, he signed 38 victories - 17 by KO - and a tie in 42 presences. The pugiliste suffered a serious road accident in 1999. Doctors told him he never boxerait. Grant has been lying and went up in the ring five years later. Otis Grant owns a boxing gym with his brother Howard, in addition to working with youth in high school and the community, always in connection with his foundation. Let's also working within the Group Yvon Michel, a boxing promoter. "I never thought such an honor to receive the first time I walked into a boxing gym, when I was only 11 years," said Grant, particularly pleased to receive its appreciation to the Cabaret du Casino. "The Casino is like my second home, because I often boxing here. I am recognized by the world of boxing, this is normal. But as I am by all the sports community is very special. It is one of the greatest honors of my life. " Annie Pelletier (athlete, diving) The highlight of the career of Annie Pelletier is undoubtedly its deserved bronze medal in 3m springboard Olympic Games in Atlanta in 1996. More than this medal is worth mentioning how the Montrealer was mounted on the podium. Ranked 17th after the preliminaries and 12th at the end of the semi-finals, Pelletier continued his incredible rise to the third level in its latest dive. The new member of the Hall of Fame Hall of Fame sports of Quebec was presented by Sylvie Bernier, Olympic gold medalist on 3M Olympics in Los Angeles. "Annie opened the way for young divers here as evidenced by the very high proportion of Quebec athletes in the Canadian Olympic teams of recent Games," said the former Olympic champion. The winner then reported to reciprocate Sylvie Bernier. "Sylvie is the one that allowed us to believe it was possible to win an Olympic medal in diving. " Annie Pelletier is now communications coordinator for the Foundation for Athletic Excellence Quebec. His past athlete allows him to provide sensible advice to the notes, including the preparation of the post-sports career. Guy Lapointe (athlete, hockey) Member of the famous "Big Three" with Larry Robinson and Serge Savard, Guy Lapointe helped the Canadiens to earn six victories from the Stanley Cup in the 1970s. Inducted into the Hall of Fame NHL in 1993, he participated in 1 017 matches in 16 regular season and playoffs, totaling 197 goals and 692 points. "It's the greatest honor that I receive from my induction to the Hall of Fame in the NHL," says one who wanted to become a policeman before a career in hockey. "Receiving this recognition, it makes me reflect on the meaning of my career. With hindsight, I see that I was very lucky. My parents always encouraged me without me putting too much pressure as is unfortunately the case for many young people today, "said one father of three children and scout for the Minnesota Wild in the NHL . Marcel Aubut (builder) A lawyer by training, Marcel Aubut is the founding president of the Quebec Nordiques and project management of Rendez-Vous'87, a tournament where the best players competed in the NHL against those of the USSR. Member of the Hall of Fame sports in Canada, it is also an Officer of the Order of Canada and the Ordre national du Quebec. Marcel Aubut also made its mark in the Olympic sport as President of the Nordic Foundation, which distributes thousands of dollars to amateur athletes. It is also a member of the Executive Committee and Board of Trustees of the Canadian Olympic Committee. Always full of ideas in mind, it would now work on a possible bid from Quebec City to host the Winter Olympics. "I am proud to leave a legacy to the sporting history of Quebec," he said with the passion that he knows. "Sport is a symbol of our identity and it is important to preserve our sporting history. In sports as in business, there is competition and we need boldness. Sport and a formidable tool for promoting health and an extraordinary platform of visibility and profitability. "
Garber and Ecclestone even fight!
The exclusions of the calendar Montreal Grand Prix Formula 1 race and to obtain a concession in the next expansion of the MLS have a very big thing in common: Commissioner Don Garber is the Bernie Ecclestone soccer north America. Joey Saputo think without doubt, but merely to say that he found the commissioner of the MLS "too greedy" with an entry price set at U.S. $ 40M for the 2011 season. "I want to make explanations as clear as possible about the release of our dossier by Commissioner Garber, but at the same time, I must be careful not to cut the bridges," said the chairman of Impact and Stadium Saputo. Caution is required because the group Saputo-Gillett remains interested in following the expansion could take place in 2013. "Commissioner Garber said that Montreal does not disappear and the portrait could try his luck later, Saputo said. We are always interested in what impact playing at the highest level, but as we have said repeatedly, not at any price. " From $ 10M to $ 40M in three years! The greed of the MLS is obvious. Toronto has paid U.S. $ 10M to its entry in 2007. Seattle is paying U.S. $ 20M to join MLS in 2009 and Philadelphia will pay U.S. $ 30M for its entry in 2010. These figures do not place the MLS in the same league as the Formula 1 of Bernie Ecclestone who demanded a guarantee of $ 175M for the next five Grands Prix at Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve. However, the principle is the same. "We have perhaps made a mistake by offering an entry price of U.S. $ 20 million and a total of $ 45 million if one includes the cost to bring the stadium capacity of 20 000 places, but we were ready to negotiate , Said Joey Saputo. However, there has never been any calls from the MLS after the filing of our project in October. To me it shows a lack of professionalism on the part of Commissioner Garber. " Prudence Update In an economic and financial landscape very uncertain where incomes of the subsidiary marketing for the MLS would be required to significantly reduce its costs and increase, among others, because the players' collective agreement expires at the end of the season 2009, caution is doubly appropriate. "Agreeing to pay the price demanded by the MLS seriously jeopardize the viability of the impact and future of professional soccer in Montreal," said Joey Saputo. "We would be able to pay $ 40M, but our business plan would no longer make sense. It would greatly increase ticket prices and revenues from corporate sponsorships while accumulating losses for four years and reaching break even only in the fifth year. We should then ten years to eliminate the debt ... " If there is a lesson that Joey Saputo has drawn from its fifteen years of involvement in professional soccer with the Impact, is that "we need a realistic business plan and credible to be able to support long-term concession in good financial health. " Message from Saputo and Gillett In developing any scenario imaginable and possible financial assistance to representatives of the Gillett family, who have a tremendous expertise in all operations of a concession professional sports, it was not possible to find a solution that is "Both financially responsible and guaranteeing a long-term stability." Of course, Montreal file was the only one that did not contain any public financial involvement. With levels of government to take charge of the erection of a stage, it is easier for private developers to put $ 40M on the table to acquire a license. "But this is not the path we have chosen," said Joey Saputo. The shelving of the Montreal bid for a concession on the MLS for the 2011 season is not the end of the world. "We will continue to improve as a team and as an organization even if it is outside the scope of the MLS," promised Joey Saputo. Impact may have lost a battle but the war is not over!
Leafs sink
The arrival of Brian Burke in Toronto fall point. In what was possibly their last match before the hiring of new general manager, the Maple Leafs lost 6-3 to face the Atlanta Thrashers on Tuesday at the Air Canada Center. In his third start of the season, the guardian of the Leafs, Curtis Joseph, has sold only once in 13 shots in the first period, before granting three goals in the second commitment. The athlete 41 years, substitute Vesa Toskala, allowed 15 goals in 3 starts this season. The attackers Todd White (two goals) and Slava Kozlov (two grants) were the most productive for the winners. Ilya Kovalchuk took the opportunity to register his seventh goal of the season. In the loser clan, the attacker Nik Antropov recorded his eighth net. Defenseman Jeff Finger has managed his first goal in uniform to the maple leaf. Johan Hedberg stopped 32 shots for the victory sign. He helped the Thrashers to slow slide of three defeats. Blues 1 - Predators 0 (F) The city of the country smiled Blues. The St. Louis Blues won 1-0 on the Predators in Nashville. Chris Mason will not steal the victory. The guard was defiant face his former teammates during the 65 minutes of the meeting by blocking 47 shots. By extension, the Predators have riddled the guardian visitor washers during a power play, become even more advantageous when one of three Blues players broke his stick. In shooting, David Perron and Brad Boyes have rewarded their goaltender for his efforts by scoring blow on blow against Dan Ellis, reached only 17 shots in regulation time. The Blues sign a third victory in a row.
Mike Sullivan back in Tampa
Mike Sullivan is back behind the bench of the Tampa Bay Lightning. Sullivan was appointed assistant coach of the Lightning, a position he held last season. "He knows the players and it will add quality to our coaching staff in place," said Director General of training Brian Lawton said in a statement. "Mike is respected throughout the NHL and has enjoyed success as head coach in the NHL, AHL and internationally."
Laval hegemony
It was entitled to a final between two of the finest organizations of Canadian university football. But with a 44-21 victory at the expense of Mustangs from the University of Western Ontario, the Rouge et Or left no doubt. If there are several very good teams in the country, there is only one superpower. Now we can even talk of hegemony Laval. The players have shown Glen Constantin, in rewriting the record books in the Vanier Cup. As a result, they won the fifth championship in their short history, and their fourth in six years! Too strong Multiplying the big games, the offensive was far too volatile for the Mustangs, who have granted affected 63, 74, 82 and 92 yards! Meanwhile, the defense has created its share of reversals, limiting the offensive in white and purple at its second worst performance of the season. If the offensive and defensive played an excellent match, is on special teams that the party has played. While the mark was 13-0 and that nothing had yet been played, Julian Feoli-Gudino has returned an punt of 74 yards to register a superb hit, which gave an advance of 20 points his team. After this game, the Mustangs have never been in the coup and, after a pair of touchdowns over 80 yards, registered by Feoli-Gudino and Mathieu Bouvette, the score was 34-7 in favor of Red Or Can , A race of 63 yards to the revelation of the year, Sébastien Lévesque, and it was really finished Troopers Greg Marshall. Final score: 44-21. We must talk about the defensive, that even if it gave its highest total of points of the season, once again played a strong game. Against an excellent offensive, led skilfully by his watch Michael Faulds, the unit has once again drawn its own game defensive line was able to put much pressure on Faulds, the downwash on the ground behind the line four times. In addition, it has completely stopped the game ground Mustangs, who have therefore turned to a completely one-dimensional offensive and, therefore, much easier to stop. Especially with a service like Red and Gold, a unit that did not so much talk about it this season, but played football at the highest quality. It was particularly loved the work of Alex Surprenant, Jonathan Laliberté, and Dominique Christmas, all of which have changed the look of the game in their own way. Surprising with an interception returned deep into enemy area, with Laliberté caused one fumble when he arrived at full speed with his helmet on the ball, and Christmas with his many solid tackles. Small details Oddly, the biggest difference between the two teams did not seem to be at the level of raw talent, template, or the strategy deployed by the coaches. Rather, the basic details, that Laval had the advantage over the net. Sign of a team extremely well run, the players seemed to always perform their responsibility, rather than trying constantly pass the big game they seemed to always take the proper angle of pursuit, so that the ball carrier is left with a sea of red players around him. Mustangs side, we saw a lot of missed tackles by players who tried to wrest the head of opponent rather than go for a plate. That all things that are taught from high school, and it often takes for granted that the university level, all this is well integrated. But often it is these small details that make the difference. This was proof, Saturday. After seeing the defensive Calgary be cut into pieces when playing man coverage-to-man, half-final, it was believed that coaches Mustangs took notes. But again, the two longest affected by the pass, Benoît Groulx recognized that the coverage man to man, and he paid his opponents. The first time, on a double feint Julian Feoli-Gudino who easily outpaced penny roofer, ending his run 82 yards farther in the area of goals. The second, on a pass from 92 yards which Bouvette Mathieu managed to break many tackles, and then spinning into the pay zone. That was the longest game of the history of the Vanier Cup. Laval hegemony The victory of Red and Gold raises several questions about the health of the football league Canadian university. It is nice that the caliber of play is increasing year by year, but if we know in advance who will win, as is almost the case now, the show loses its interest. That was the case in Forumul 1, a few years ago, when Michael Schumacher and his Ferrari were simply in a league apart. This was the case, too, when we did not even have to wonder if Roger Federer would win, while chain victories in Grand Slam with the regularity of a Swiss watch set with quarter turn. It is not normal to see the same team win six times in a row on the championship conference. It is still less than normal during this period, she was crowned Canadian champion four times. It certainly can not blame the Rouge et Or for that dominance. The team continuously wins, but wins with class, each year increasing its level of play Indeed, it forces other teams to continually improve, expect to reduce the gap that separates them from Laval. But the problem is precisely that impression that the Red and Gold continues to improve faster than other teams, digging a little more the gap each year. The rich get richer, as they say ... Domination Quebec Gerry McGrath, head coach of Concordia Sitngers, said that if his team had beaten the Red and Gold Cup at Dunsmore, she managed to get his hands on the Vanier Cup. To see the opposition that Laval has received, against Calgary and Western, one can not help but think like him. We must admit that the game more difficult than the champions will have to play this season, against the Stingers. This proves once again that the best football is played at home in our beautiful province. Of course there are good teams elsewhere in Canada. But there is no conference now, where size is as strong in Quebec. That is unfortunate for teams like Concordia, Montreal or Sherbrooke, which would probably have to win their conference a few times in recent years, they played elsewhere. It is said that as there are more good players coming out of college ranks, the talent will eventually be divided, and a beautiful parity will eventually settle in the Quebec league. But for now, the best players want to play the best team, with the results we know. Can we really blame them? Even better next year? The most épeurant in all this is that the Rouge et Or lose very few players during the season. Indeed, the 2009 edition could be even better than just win the Vanier Cup with ease. Players like Matt Leblanc, Steve Landry, Mathieu Parent, Luc Brodeur-Jourdain, Vincent Turgeon and Laurent Lavigne-Masse have completed their academic careers, and their departure will be felt, but none are irreplaceable. The offensive line will surely not as dominant this season, while three of its members met on the first team All-Canadian, and two of them will not be back (Brodeur-Jourdain and Turgeon) . But with the player in the country, Benoît Groulx, back for a fifth year, the offensive should once again turning many heads. It was especially eager to see if the holders Sebastien Levesque and Maxime Béland will be able to take ground attack on their shoulders for a full season. In defense, if Stephen Légaré returns for a fifth season, the line will once again be one of the strengths of the team, while the tertiary sector, which remains virtually unchanged, will continue his excellent work. And what is most important is that as long as Glen Constantine and his coaching team will return, faithful to the position. It says you might review the Rouge et Or in the final Canadian quite often.
O'Byrne should move on to other things
Ryan O'Byrne has been possibly the most embarrassing moment of his young career by sending the puck into his goal in the third period against the Islanders. The rest is history: The Canadian has not been able to resume its advance and has saved New York with a victory in shooting barrage. It must be really pleased, especially since it is not a good start to the season and he plays very nervous. He even boo at the end of the game, this is nothing to improve his confidence. But O'Byrne is a young player and there will be many other moments that will mark one way or another. He should forget this incident and not drag this bad memory for the rest of his career. This is not the kind of thing that happens often in the career of a player and it is normal to be disappointed. It must be said that this is not the only factor in the defeat of Canadians: special units have not worked and O'Byrne is not the only one to blame. Forever I would have liked to see the veterans go O'Byrne to talk to him immediately after his gaffe. When he returned to the bench, he was alone, without any support. The minute he spent in solitary certainly seemed like an eternity. On the one hand, I understand the reaction of players to have frozen because it is not the kind of event we can predict. At least we saw after the game that his teammates came to his defense. O'Byrne is very nervous because he wants to do well in the eyes of his coaches. This is not an easy situation to live for the moment, but it does not ruin a career so far. The importance of Gorges Josh Gorges is a defender who impressed greatly since his arrival in Montreal. There was talk of him as a possible seventh defender and some saw the same in Hamilton. Things are different today. It is somewhat the same style as Francis Bouillon, ie it does not have a big fixture but it will stop at nothing It has its place slowly, and now with the absence of Mike Komisarek, he gained confidence in its submissions. Its games are simple and effective, which enabled him to win the confidence of the coach and Guy Carbonneau gives it a lot more responsibility. It responds very well to management's expectations. Carbo plays musical chairs The Canadian does not know his best moments of the season. When things go wrong, it is normal to see a coach continually change its trios. It tries to shake the attack and find solutions to unlock some players. The players already know each other and with what teammates know they have the greatest affinity. It only remains to find the right combination. Sometimes it can also take a lucky goal to boost an attack which has difficulty mark as is the case with the tricolor. Fuel power game The first month announced a beautiful season for the Canadiens but say it is a little different since the beginning of November. The biggest gap in the Canadian this season was the favorite weapon of Carbonneau last year: the digital advantage. As of Tuesday, the Canadian has been entitled to 100 digital benefits since the beginning of the season but has scored only 15 goals for a meager 15 percent success, ranking 23rd in the league. I hope that it will replace the Canadian. The execution is still good. Rather, the finishing is the problem. The team is full of talent and there is a little more work from major players. Everything is a question of will. As I said before, a lucky goal or a lucky victory could restore confidence in the attack. Evaluate the team before moving Bob Gainey is a very good general manager and is on the lookout for everything that happens in the league. We just think the record Mats Sundin in which he was very involved. Before making a movement, it will assess the needs of the team. I repeat: If the CH has a transaction to be done, I hope it will be to acquire an experienced defender is able to carry the attack. There are already Andrei Markov fact that while Komisarek is the specialist in strength and Roman Hamrlik responsible defensive game. In Montreal, the centennial and we talk a lot of the Stanley Cup. It lacks a fourth defender to the team to aspire to top honors. I said in a previous column that Philippe Boucher was a perfect candidate. Now he is returned to Pittsburgh, it remains to be seen whether other defenders may be of interest Gainey. If the name of Jay Bouwmeester often in rumors, we must first know what to give back. At that time, we can compare what is in the best interest of CH.
Remparts swallow the pill
(Quebec) The Quebec Remparts have no intention to challenge the 15-game suspension imposed on their attacker, Frederick Roy. "There are all sorts of rumors about it. I can confirm that we will not appeal, "said the chairman of the team, Claude Rousseau, yesterday morning while the players attending a training session on the ice. The number 26 des Remparts did not participate in it following the decision of the prefect of discipline at Raymond Bolduc him. There is submitted for a few seconds, then returning to the locker room. "What is happening between players and management, is governance and we keep it between us. We must realize that we work with young people between 16 and 20 years, and that our task is to supervise. Walls are one of the best teams in this regard, both at school and in terms of hockey, then we will do the same thing with Frederick, "the president replied when asked if the player concerned had posted regret since the incident. The heads of Walls discussed the situation over the past few hours. As at the unveiling of the new rules, they fall behind the decision of the QMJHL to punish their player of 17 years. "In the same vein as you have mentioned this morning (in the Tuesday edition of the Sun), we said Remparts follow the regulations. The League decided that it was a 15-game suspension, we will respect the 15 games and continue to play hockey, "said one who is also the president of Bell Challenge and the radio station CHRC. According to him, Walls did not need to appeal, "because the new regulations dictated by the League are clear and we knew that sanctions would be more severe," he said, adding that attention would be focused on next sanctions to ensure they are in the same vein. Roy Frederick therefore miss almost a quarter of the season. He will return to the game in January. Walls did not want to compare the suspension to those already awarded this season, both in the QMJHL in Ontario. He noted that a climate may have installed throughout the Canadian junior hockey in this regard. As the temperature "A suspension is like the outside temperature. For you, it's very nice to see snow falling in Quebec for others, they are "Tabarouette" because they will arrive late at the office. The perception in life is to nature. We have not done any research to compare with other gestures, it is not the kind of organization out 12 tapes to show that it was 10 or 25 games. We will not lose our time doing that and we trust the people who run the circuit Courteau. "
Sunday, November 23, 2008
The 33 inspires Thomas
Tim Thomas is nothing like Patrick Roy.
Thomas, a guard at unorthodox style, is not a fan of the butterfly style. Whatever the technique, the guard from Flint, Michigan is really effective since the beginning of the season.
Thomas has blocked 33 shots in a gain of the Bruins 3-2 in shots dam on the Canadian, Saturday, at the Bell Center.
On a momentum, the Bruins signed a ninth victory in their last ten games.
Rookie Blake Wheeler scored the only goal in shootout. Wheeler was surprised Carey Price with a very simple feint.
"It did not make a feint, he simply lost the puck," says Price. I could do anything. It's frustrating because I wanted to win this match in honor of Roy. "
Alex Kovalev, Andrei Markov and Saku Koivu could not beat Thomas at shooting barrage.
"We just lost against the team's most burning in the NHL, the Bruins played with a lot of confidence, to console Guy Carbonneau. We managed to disturb still making some minor adjustments. "
Tom Kostopoulos forced the extension by including the equalizer at 16: 55 of the last third. The combative winger redirected a shot from the edge of Patrice Brisebois.
Andrei Kostitsyn recorded another goal the Habs in the first period.
Milan Lucic, who is on the blacklist of supporters Montreal, and Matt Hunwicks replied for the Bruins.
A small adjustments had to name, Georges Laraque. The strong man of CH followed in the footsteps Milan Lucic, especially during the first two periods.
Spend a night, Laraque left his usual fourth trio to play alongside Koivu, Alex Tanguay, Tomas Plekanec and Kovalev.
Despite several invitations to dance, Lucic did not want to rub which also number 17.
"For me it was more a matter of respect," says Laraque. In our last game, he fought against Mike Komisarek and we have not appreciated his way of celebrating. I wanted to convey a message. It is sad to see it refuses the challenge. If he wants to be respected in the NHL and play the role of a disk, it must face the music. "
In the locker room Bruins, Claude Julien has defended his young winger.
"It is I who told him not to fight, admits the former coach of the Habs. At 20 years, he did not fight against a guy from the fourth trio. "
Hamrlik injured
Already deprived of Mike Komisarek at the blue line, the Canadian has held its breath at the end of the match. Reached a puck in the face, Roman Hamrlik did not finish the meeting.
"This is not a serious injury, said Carbonneau. I saw him in the locker room and did a few stitches on his face. "
Injured a shoulder, Guillaume Latendresse missed the rendezvous with the Bruins. Bred in the corridors of Bell Center, he mentioned that it was a minor injury.
In 19 games only, the HC has already participated in seven shootings, with a record of 4-3.
The Canadiens (11-5-3) will argue its next match Monday, facing the New York Islanders. Switzerland's Mark Streit will make his return to Montreal.
Thomas, a guard at unorthodox style, is not a fan of the butterfly style. Whatever the technique, the guard from Flint, Michigan is really effective since the beginning of the season.
Thomas has blocked 33 shots in a gain of the Bruins 3-2 in shots dam on the Canadian, Saturday, at the Bell Center.
On a momentum, the Bruins signed a ninth victory in their last ten games.
Rookie Blake Wheeler scored the only goal in shootout. Wheeler was surprised Carey Price with a very simple feint.
"It did not make a feint, he simply lost the puck," says Price. I could do anything. It's frustrating because I wanted to win this match in honor of Roy. "
Alex Kovalev, Andrei Markov and Saku Koivu could not beat Thomas at shooting barrage.
"We just lost against the team's most burning in the NHL, the Bruins played with a lot of confidence, to console Guy Carbonneau. We managed to disturb still making some minor adjustments. "
Tom Kostopoulos forced the extension by including the equalizer at 16: 55 of the last third. The combative winger redirected a shot from the edge of Patrice Brisebois.
Andrei Kostitsyn recorded another goal the Habs in the first period.
Milan Lucic, who is on the blacklist of supporters Montreal, and Matt Hunwicks replied for the Bruins.
A small adjustments had to name, Georges Laraque. The strong man of CH followed in the footsteps Milan Lucic, especially during the first two periods.
Spend a night, Laraque left his usual fourth trio to play alongside Koivu, Alex Tanguay, Tomas Plekanec and Kovalev.
Despite several invitations to dance, Lucic did not want to rub which also number 17.
"For me it was more a matter of respect," says Laraque. In our last game, he fought against Mike Komisarek and we have not appreciated his way of celebrating. I wanted to convey a message. It is sad to see it refuses the challenge. If he wants to be respected in the NHL and play the role of a disk, it must face the music. "
In the locker room Bruins, Claude Julien has defended his young winger.
"It is I who told him not to fight, admits the former coach of the Habs. At 20 years, he did not fight against a guy from the fourth trio. "
Hamrlik injured
Already deprived of Mike Komisarek at the blue line, the Canadian has held its breath at the end of the match. Reached a puck in the face, Roman Hamrlik did not finish the meeting.
"This is not a serious injury, said Carbonneau. I saw him in the locker room and did a few stitches on his face. "
Injured a shoulder, Guillaume Latendresse missed the rendezvous with the Bruins. Bred in the corridors of Bell Center, he mentioned that it was a minor injury.
In 19 games only, the HC has already participated in seven shootings, with a record of 4-3.
The Canadiens (11-5-3) will argue its next match Monday, facing the New York Islanders. Switzerland's Mark Streit will make his return to Montreal.
Olympic Torch landed at home
Failing to host the Games, Quebecers will soak up the Olympic spirit next year at the passage of the torch relay for the 2010 Winter Games in Vancouver. Throughout his 45 000 km across Canada, the Olympic Torch Relay comes from 29 November to 4 December 2009 in Quebec City, Levis, L'Ancienne-Lorette, Saint-Georges and Rimouski. An opportunity to celebrate the sport for some municipalities, a springboard for others. "We hope that this too brief passage in the walls is a prelude to a more prolonged shutdown of the flame, and in the near future," said Mayor Regis Labeaume of Quebec at the unveiling of the route of the flame. For its part, L'Ancienne-Lorette wants to involve the entire population in the activities surrounding the passage of the torch through its streets. "We want the event to have a major impact on the sport among young people," said Mayor Emile Loranger. On the other side of the river, there is already preparing a big party. "We will organize a rally featuring artists and athletes Levis," says Yves St-Maurice, co-chair of the Committee for Olympic Torch Relay in Levis. In Saint-Georges-de-Beauce, the passing of the Olympic flame will be preceded by an evening gala marked a relay through the streets of the city and "show night". Mayor Roger Carette take the opportunity to "make the event a major regional promotion of sport and our city through Canada." The flame will also pauses in Sept-Iles, Gaspe, Riviere-du-Loup, Matane, Baie-Comeau and Les Escoumins. Two stops are planned in Rimouski, one at Place des Veterans for a show, the other at Lighthouse Pointe-au-Father. "We call upon the public to find an original idea to carry the flame by about 18 porters Rimouski," said Eric Forest, mayor of Rimouski. The flame will leave Victoria on October 30 2009 for the north, then to the prairies and then return north before taking the leadership of the Maritime provinces. It comes in Quebec in December 2009, Val-d'Or in the New Year's Day 2010. The Olympic cauldron will be lit on 12 February 2010.
Carbo: "We hoped for Christmas review Komisarek"
When Mike Komisarek left the ice after his fight with Milan Lucic, last week in Boston, Canadian remained silent on the nature of his injury and the early period of his absence. In fact, conceding that Komisarek would not travel three games that was coming, the Habs left to float a false optimism. Not only the big defender will not match the other hand face the Bruins tonight, but will be out of the game four to five weeks, according to Guy Carbonneau. "It was difficult to assess the status of Mike because of the swelling," said Carbo, never confirm that Komisarek was suffering really is a dislocated shoulder. "Then, in the days that followed, he underwent further testing to be certain of that diagnosis. "We hope to see him again at Christmas." This is a blow for a brigade which, in the short term, does not have much depth, which must employ a Roman Hamrlik decreased by sores and a Ryan O'Byrne who knows his share of trouble. And as bad news never comes alone, Guillaume Latendresse missed training yesterday due to an injury which he himself preferred silence nature. "We will see tomorrow if he can play" said Carbo. In training, he had placed Sergei Kostitsyn alongside Saku Koivu and Alex Tanguay. The name of Mike Komisarek was placed on the injured list, allowing the Canadian to release a place in his training to replace him. Earlier this week, the CEO of Hamilton Bulldogs, Julien Brisebois, a colleague entrusted to Mathias Brunet and short-term, the robust Alex Henry could be rather a reminder that young Yannick Weber and Matt Carle, whose defensive play is still polishing. "Henry has 175 games of experience in the NHL and is one of our defenders the most stable," said Brisebois. Guy Carbonneau said yesterday that some defenders in Hamilton "Do a phone call." But he also recalled that if necessary, Mathieu Dandenault could assist in the blue line. However, even if the Habs held the fort in the absence of Komisarek - eight goals allowed in four games - its loss may be felt in the longer term. The back 26 years is the most robust in the Canadian and undoubtedly the best to block shots. "We must not seek to replace, but each play our own style more relieved," said Josh Gorges yesterday, which was the player most used by Carbo, Thursday, against the Senators (27:33). Question: Given the problems of the Habs in its transition game and the fulcrum in the digital benefits, the injury Komisarek encourage Does Bob Gainey to inquire about the availability of Jay Bouwmeester? We hope so. Meanwhile, Carey Price acknowledges that he is going to miss Komisarek. "Oh! Clearly, he said. But fortunately the guys play well in front of me. Thursday, against the Senators, had given only 11 shots after two periods ... " Several noted that Josh Gorges had raised his level of play since he was paired with Andrei Markov. "Josh had a defect in the past, that want to play as a big player even if he is not, said Guy Carbonneau. Since he stopped wanting to run around, it has become much more efficient. " "I like to play more often because I better take my rhythm and I do not have time to think back to the bench, said Gorges. "Having more responsibility is a challenge, but I love challenges."
The game of life
He is a man who had transformed the Alouettes camp in June. The illness of his wife Alexia everything into perspective for Anthony Calvillo. The arrival in Montreal by Marc Trestman, it enabled the career of veteran smuggler to know a second wind. The opportunity to silence its critics once and for all has never been as beautiful as Sunday evening and understands very Calvillo well. I received a call from a Mexican newspaper this week. He believed that I spoke Spanish - not the case - and wanted to know how to contact Anthony Calvillo. In the ROC, there is usually a paper in all the newspapers of the city where Calvillo is passing. As a major star. In Montreal? C'a always been more mixed. We are beginning to realize that our quarter is not ugly at all, but we never had the impression that he had fully document. Except in one place, one that really matters. It would be blind not to see that this is not always harmony within the organization Alouettes. Except when it comes to Calvillo, a rare issue that is still unanimously. Nobody said a word when it comes time to sign his checks, which are obviously the highest in the team. Moreover, the memory of a special citation from the DG Jim Popp remains burned. It was during a press conference in Toronto last year when ACA experiencing a difficult season. "Who knows, Anthony will play perhaps as long as Damon Allen, had launched Popp. I almost giggle believer that Jim was joking, but he was serious as a catechism teacher. Calvillo was 35 years, Allen has hung his spikes to 44 ... But Popp has always gone to the front for his shift. What we did not know at this point is that Calvillo's career was almost terminated a few months later. For some reason that nobody could have envisaged. We knew that something was wrong when Calvillo was absent from training. Popp and Ben Cahoon discussed outside the rest of the team for long minutes. Everyone had a long face and there was a sound inside the Olympic Stadium, with players such as journalists. The first meeting was held Calvillo with the media after the terrible news was deep sadness. Of gray everywhere, in the eyes in the sky to fall. The tears flowing one after another of his black eyes, Calvillo looked more like a boy than a quarter star. What could we say to a man who had just learned that his young wife was suffering from cancer, although she had given birth of the couple's second child two weeks earlier? The season burlesque knew that the Alouettes became even more trivial. Strength and courage "It must pass blood tests every two months, and each time it makes me nerves ball," said Calvillo. You will understand qu'Alexia Calvillo is better. She completed her treatment of chemotherapy and radiotherapy and doctors are satisfied with what they observe. It will be fingers crossed. Things are slowly returned to normal, but Anthony Calvillo, it is no longer quite the same as the one man who left the team last year to be at the bedside of his wife and s' occupy their two young children. It is not easy to fall into any more than it used to embellish this story: Calvillo is a changed man. We would be less, but he seems deeply. "I do not see things the same way. I appreciate and cherish every moment, every match, which was not the case before, "said candidly confessed leader of the Alouettes earlier this week. Calvillo has never played with such passion, confidence and determination. There is a click happened. Calvillo's speech after he was named the best player in the league, Thursday evening, was also significant that touching. "Finally, I thank the most important person, that showed me what courage and strength. I thank God for allowing us to be able to spend more time on this earth, "said Calvillo, eyes moist, but this time for any reason. Calvillo has talked about retirement this week. "A year at a time, repeat there for over a year. But Calvillo has never suffered serious injury, appears in the best physical condition of his career, and has a great complicity with Marc Trestman. He could play three more seasons if he meant. And those who believe it is impossible to exceed Calvillo Damon Allen for the number of yards and everything else - it is the second in almost all categories of importance - go take a small glimpse of what Trestman has done with a Rich Gannon-end career in Oakland. The consecration? It is reported there. A victory and a good performance in front of more than 60 000 supporters tonight Calvillo then take its rightful place alongside the great quarters in the history of Canadian football. If it does not, critics re-surface when the last whistle will be heard. Calvillo I asked if the game today would define his career at a breakfast team official on Thursday. "Yes, he replied bluntly. It was a record of 1-4 in the final and I know what people think if I find myself with a record of 1-5. But if we win Sunday, no longer speak. I understand the situation. " You can blame some things to Calvillo, but we can never say it scrolls.
The Vanier Cup back in the hands of Laval
For the fifth time in its history, the university reign Laval University on football in the country. Beaten in the semi-finals in 2007, the Rouge et Or has therefore reduced the Vanier Cup in Quebec City in the Mustangs 44-21 taming of Western Ontario, Saturday afternoon in Hamilton. The R & O became the third team to a 12-0 record after the Golden Hawks Wilfrid-Laurier (2005) and Manitoba Bisons (2007). That cut Vanier fifth place also R & O in second place in the history of Canadian university football behind ... Mustangs (6). In addition, Glen Constantin equaled the mark Peter Connellan (Dinos from the University of Calgary) for as many titles as head coach (4). In 1999, during the first Vanier Cup of R & O, Constantin was the defensive coordinator. "This is Vanier Cup is the culmination of all the work we have done since our defeat at Saint Mary's last season," said Constantine after the victory. "We had told the guys that things were difficult and sometimes he had to pay the price for learning lessons," said head coach of the R & O. Our players have always been very receptive. They accepted the teachings, instructions and critics and they really adhered to the model that we propose. It's great to see that they have managed their mission. " Constantine acknowledged that many people in the Red and Gold were still on the heart of their 24-2 defeat to the Huskies face. He explained that losing was one thing, but not to play at his level was another. "This is not our real team that we had to. And early in the camp, we said that there would not this year room for complacency. " Constantine also had a good thought for Justin Ethier seeing the 44 points posted on the scoreboard. During their four previous participations in the Vanier Cup, the R & O had never been able to score over 14 points. Sensing a coordinator in the attack was worried, he even had to reassure him. Chosen best player of the meeting, Julian Feoli-Gudino stole the spotlight during the second quarter when he registered a pair of touchdowns in an explosion of 24 points for Laval, who returned to their locker room with a lead of 27-7. He scored his first major on a kick return of 72 yards, the third longest in the history of Canadian university final. He succeeded on his second pass and racing 82 yards. "I am pleased to my appointment as MVP, but for me, all that counted was the Vanier Cup. The title of player of the match to me shortly. In a meeting like yesterday, they are often five games that make the difference. And I wanted to succeed at least two. " The long kick return of the recipient of passes was his first major since a long time in special units. "I had trouble on special teams this season. My hit came at the right time. I just won my first Vanier Cup, and is an absolutely incredible feeling. " In addition Feoli-Gudino (2), Cesar Sanchez-Hernandez, Mathieu Bouvette? on a pass and a course record in a national final 92 yards? Levesque and Sebastien (race 63 yards) have other major champions. Christopher Milo completed the scoring with three seats and five conversions.
Saturday, November 22, 2008
The best in 2008: Benoît Groulx
Benoît Groulx was last night appointed player par excellence on the stage of Canadian university football in 2008. The wait lasted 39 years!
The brilliant quarter of the Rouge et Or at Laval University became the second player having evolved to a team from Quebec to get his hands on the prestigious trophy Hec Creighton.
Not since 1969 to trace the first winner, the holder of balloon Dave Fleiszer, McGill Redmen.
Looks like another, it makes a wick.
The evening was charged with emotions for the quarter launch. The high point: thanks to his father, Jean-Yves Groulx, and his mother, Lucie Lacoste, the present banqueting stars.
"In the past, I forgot to thank always said Groulx. They have always been present. I play football since the age of six and have not missed more than ten games. This evening (yesterday), I wanted to pay tribute. "
Groulx also warmly thanked his head coach. Last year, an injury to his ankle had ruined his season, but there was more. Before the start of the campaign, Glen Constantin has "stirred" a bit player his star. He wanted to be an example for all others by being more serious in training.
Stephen Légaré player Outstanding Lineman
Groulx became the fifth Quebecers to get their hands on this prestigious trophy. The former player of the Montreal Alouettes Eric Lapointe was awarded the best player twice in 1996 and 1998.
"You appreciate, but the ideal is the Cup Vanier, said Lapointe. Benedict has already won the Vanier Cup and now he inherits the Hec Creighton while having the chance to put the hand on another Vanier Cup. I'm happy for him. I see Benedict as a phenomenon of football. I've never seen a quarter as calm as safe within its means. "
Another player the Red and Gold has put his hand on an individual basis. Indeed, the tackle Stephen Légaré was selected player of the year line.
The brilliant quarter of the Rouge et Or at Laval University became the second player having evolved to a team from Quebec to get his hands on the prestigious trophy Hec Creighton.
Not since 1969 to trace the first winner, the holder of balloon Dave Fleiszer, McGill Redmen.
Looks like another, it makes a wick.
The evening was charged with emotions for the quarter launch. The high point: thanks to his father, Jean-Yves Groulx, and his mother, Lucie Lacoste, the present banqueting stars.
"In the past, I forgot to thank always said Groulx. They have always been present. I play football since the age of six and have not missed more than ten games. This evening (yesterday), I wanted to pay tribute. "
Groulx also warmly thanked his head coach. Last year, an injury to his ankle had ruined his season, but there was more. Before the start of the campaign, Glen Constantin has "stirred" a bit player his star. He wanted to be an example for all others by being more serious in training.
Stephen Légaré player Outstanding Lineman
Groulx became the fifth Quebecers to get their hands on this prestigious trophy. The former player of the Montreal Alouettes Eric Lapointe was awarded the best player twice in 1996 and 1998.
"You appreciate, but the ideal is the Cup Vanier, said Lapointe. Benedict has already won the Vanier Cup and now he inherits the Hec Creighton while having the chance to put the hand on another Vanier Cup. I'm happy for him. I see Benedict as a phenomenon of football. I've never seen a quarter as calm as safe within its means. "
Another player the Red and Gold has put his hand on an individual basis. Indeed, the tackle Stephen Légaré was selected player of the year line.
Boxing - IBF - Super-cock - Caballero dropped Molitor
Celestino Caballero has unified the WBA and IBF title super-cock Friday by beating Canadian Steve Molitor, holder of the IBF belt by stopping the referee resumed the fourth. Caballero, 32 years, bringing his record to 32 wins (including 22 before the limit) against 2 losses, inflicted its first defeat to his opponent, unable to meet the accuracy and power of Panamanian. Molitor fell for the first time early in the fourth resumed after several winning combinations of Caballero. he managed to get up but returned to carpet a few seconds later, and the referee stopped the fight.
Latendresse has taken its place alongside Koivu and Tanguay
Andrei, who disappointed this season with only two goals and four assists, began meeting in the third trio alongside Robert Lang and Tom Kostopoulos, while Sergei found himself in the fourth with Steve Bégin and Georges Laraque.
After a good night's sleep, Carbonneau has seen fit to offer another chance to Guillaume Latendresse alongside Saku Koivu and Alex Tanguay.
The other line of attack was formed by Tomas Plekanec, Alex Kovalev and Chris Higgins.
"We try to revert to three we had earlier this season when we worked well and won matches," said Carbonneau.
"We will try to keep those lines intact in the coming weeks."
Maxim Lapierre and Mathieu Dandenault were left out.
A discussion with Sergei
When asked whether the fact Carbonneau demote the brothers Kostitsyn was a warning to them, he replied: "We should not see a particular message. The warning serves to everyone. Sergei is the fourth in the trio because they did not want to send in the stands.
"Even if it can not just rely on that, Sergei played well during attacks and it will play its time I had a discussion with him. I want him back at the base and he works harder, "said Carbonneau.
"Whether you play in the second, sixth or 82nd trio (!), I want to see a sustained effort from every player. The results will follow if you work hard. It was enough. The time has come to act. "
Latendresse rewarded
Latendresse is the big winner of changes, having climbed from fourth to first trio.
Earlier this season, Latendresse had benefited from the absence of Chris Higgins to play on the left of Koivu and he had his best moments, collecting a goal and five mentions aid during the first five meetings.
Latendresse believes he played well in matches in St. Louis and Raleigh, but he admits to having been surprised by his promotion.
"I kept his head high and I think the coach has seen things he loved, says a Latendresse was all smiles. I worked hard. "
He had a good discussion with Carbo during training on Wednesday.
"I needed to talk to him, to ask questions, said Latendresse. I wanted to understand certain things. It made me well. "
A first for Higgins
Higgins filed for the first time yesterday with a trio Kovalev and Plekanec.
"I do not think of a more competitive match in the past along with Kovy, he said. He has a way of playing very special and I will quickly m'ajuster trying to myself to receive his passes.
"As for Plekanec, adaptation will be easy since played together with the Hamilton Bulldogs, and it is a fantastic player," said Higgins.
"This is my third trio of change since my return to the game, he pointed out. This is not always easy, but it is normal that the coach is seeking the best combinations. We'll see now whether this experiment will be successful or if it will last only three games ... "
After a good night's sleep, Carbonneau has seen fit to offer another chance to Guillaume Latendresse alongside Saku Koivu and Alex Tanguay.
The other line of attack was formed by Tomas Plekanec, Alex Kovalev and Chris Higgins.
"We try to revert to three we had earlier this season when we worked well and won matches," said Carbonneau.
"We will try to keep those lines intact in the coming weeks."
Maxim Lapierre and Mathieu Dandenault were left out.
A discussion with Sergei
When asked whether the fact Carbonneau demote the brothers Kostitsyn was a warning to them, he replied: "We should not see a particular message. The warning serves to everyone. Sergei is the fourth in the trio because they did not want to send in the stands.
"Even if it can not just rely on that, Sergei played well during attacks and it will play its time I had a discussion with him. I want him back at the base and he works harder, "said Carbonneau.
"Whether you play in the second, sixth or 82nd trio (!), I want to see a sustained effort from every player. The results will follow if you work hard. It was enough. The time has come to act. "
Latendresse rewarded
Latendresse is the big winner of changes, having climbed from fourth to first trio.
Earlier this season, Latendresse had benefited from the absence of Chris Higgins to play on the left of Koivu and he had his best moments, collecting a goal and five mentions aid during the first five meetings.
Latendresse believes he played well in matches in St. Louis and Raleigh, but he admits to having been surprised by his promotion.
"I kept his head high and I think the coach has seen things he loved, says a Latendresse was all smiles. I worked hard. "
He had a good discussion with Carbo during training on Wednesday.
"I needed to talk to him, to ask questions, said Latendresse. I wanted to understand certain things. It made me well. "
A first for Higgins
Higgins filed for the first time yesterday with a trio Kovalev and Plekanec.
"I do not think of a more competitive match in the past along with Kovy, he said. He has a way of playing very special and I will quickly m'ajuster trying to myself to receive his passes.
"As for Plekanec, adaptation will be easy since played together with the Hamilton Bulldogs, and it is a fantastic player," said Higgins.
"This is my third trio of change since my return to the game, he pointed out. This is not always easy, but it is normal that the coach is seeking the best combinations. We'll see now whether this experiment will be successful or if it will last only three games ... "
Roy would have thought to Pierre Turgeon, he had to choose an ex-teammate
Patrick Roy had opted for Pierre Turgeon in the role of presenter on the ice at the Bell Center, Saturday, he had to choose a former teammate with whom he has evolved over the 10 seasons he spent in the 'Canadian uniform.
"I was very close to Pierre, even if we did not play long together," Roy said during an interview with The Canadian Press in Quebec City earlier this week.
The two have been teammates for only a few months at the end of the season 1994-95 and early the following season, before the Habs n'échange Roy.
"It's somewhat thankless n'identifier of a former teammate because there have been several that have had an impact on my career," he argued.
"I was co-boarder with Eric Desjardins for four years. This is another person for whom I respect enormously dedicated, yet I admire greatly.
"Mike Keane is another that I appreciate very much and with whom I speak frequently, he added. He was part of the transaction between the Canadiens and the Avalanche with me. It's a nice teammate to have, a competitor.
"I called three names, but I might add that Jean-Jacques Daigneault, with whom I got on well. I also think Stephane Richer. We played together in the junior ranks for a season and a half before making our debut together in the Canadian organization. Claude Lemieux is another. "
Roy made the choice that was asking his adviser for the first time, Pierre Lacroix, who has subsequently been acquired as Director General of the Colorado Avalanche in 1995 to fulfill the task of presenter.
"It's always difficult to choose a person," said Roy. But Peter has played an important role in my coaching career. It was very good for me and my family. "
Top Secret
Roy wants to enjoy the évévement surrounded by his family, especially her three children: Jonathan and his son Frederic, he heads for the Quebec Remparts, and his daughter Jana. His parents Barbara and Michel Roy Miller will also accompany him on the ice, when we will raise the number 33 on the ceiling of the auditorium, as we learned, in addition to Lacroix and Robert Sauvé, who was his adviser during the second half of his career. Several former teammates and members of the champion team of 1993 should not be far away.
Canadian wants to keep top secret anything that relates to conduct a ceremony that will set in motion on the ice at 18h, an hour and a half before the game against the Boston Bruins. Maybe for us there as a surprise that we got to see Bob Gainey get on the ice in uniform during his ceremony to withdraw sweater, last season.
In the entourage of the old guard patrol boat, it was only leaked that Roy has prepared a speech of about three and a half minutes, which will raise the crowd several times.
"I worked with the text several people and it provides an interesting result I think," said Roy.
"I was very close to Pierre, even if we did not play long together," Roy said during an interview with The Canadian Press in Quebec City earlier this week.
The two have been teammates for only a few months at the end of the season 1994-95 and early the following season, before the Habs n'échange Roy.
"It's somewhat thankless n'identifier of a former teammate because there have been several that have had an impact on my career," he argued.
"I was co-boarder with Eric Desjardins for four years. This is another person for whom I respect enormously dedicated, yet I admire greatly.
"Mike Keane is another that I appreciate very much and with whom I speak frequently, he added. He was part of the transaction between the Canadiens and the Avalanche with me. It's a nice teammate to have, a competitor.
"I called three names, but I might add that Jean-Jacques Daigneault, with whom I got on well. I also think Stephane Richer. We played together in the junior ranks for a season and a half before making our debut together in the Canadian organization. Claude Lemieux is another. "
Roy made the choice that was asking his adviser for the first time, Pierre Lacroix, who has subsequently been acquired as Director General of the Colorado Avalanche in 1995 to fulfill the task of presenter.
"It's always difficult to choose a person," said Roy. But Peter has played an important role in my coaching career. It was very good for me and my family. "
Top Secret
Roy wants to enjoy the évévement surrounded by his family, especially her three children: Jonathan and his son Frederic, he heads for the Quebec Remparts, and his daughter Jana. His parents Barbara and Michel Roy Miller will also accompany him on the ice, when we will raise the number 33 on the ceiling of the auditorium, as we learned, in addition to Lacroix and Robert Sauvé, who was his adviser during the second half of his career. Several former teammates and members of the champion team of 1993 should not be far away.
Canadian wants to keep top secret anything that relates to conduct a ceremony that will set in motion on the ice at 18h, an hour and a half before the game against the Boston Bruins. Maybe for us there as a surprise that we got to see Bob Gainey get on the ice in uniform during his ceremony to withdraw sweater, last season.
In the entourage of the old guard patrol boat, it was only leaked that Roy has prepared a speech of about three and a half minutes, which will raise the crowd several times.
"I worked with the text several people and it provides an interesting result I think," said Roy.
The commissioner of the CFL disregards the presence of the NFL in Toronto
At its press conference Friday, the CFL Commissioner Mark Cohon said not to worry about the growing of the NFL in Toronto, where the Buffalo Bills intend to contest a Annual match in the coming years.
"I will not speculate on that, Cohon said Friday. This is the week of the Gray Cup, it's time to talk about our league, and I am confident that our base of supporters remains strong, particularly in southern Ontario. In this region we have received very high ratings listening at the classic Labor Day.
"If the ratings were listening to the decline in this region during the semi-finals and finals association, for the first time in our history, we had no team of Ontario who was involved."
Cohon has also indicated that once Ottawa back in the CFL, the league will examine more closely the imbalance between eastern and western sections in the number of teams. The rule allowing the formation of a fourth section to access the series if he has a better description than the third place team from another section could jump to that time.
Cohon has said, however, skeptical that one day a league single-section.
"He should consider it in financial terms, he said. The success of this league is based on ticket sales, and promote regional rivalries ticket sales. There would also travel costs to consider. I think it would be difficult to be accepted by the board of governors. "
The commissioner expressed optimism that the CFL withstand the current economic crisis.
"We are not immune to the weather, but we believe that the league is well positioned compared to other sports leagues because it has deep roots in the community. We remain a product accessible and inexpensive. "
The Commissioner also said that the league was on track to invest in equipment that will enable the officials to have a "command center" in Toronto, much like the NHL, where all matches will be monitored by video and where leaders will be asked to decide where some decisions of officials will be challenged.
The league will also consider ways to ensure that the quarters are better protected.
He scored 56.24 points per game average this season in the CFL, the sixth total in the annals of the circuit, "said Commissioner Mark Cohon. This is an increase of 14.5 percent compared with last year.
Cohon has also indicated that the number of penalties awarded had declined by 23 per cent, which also improved the quality of the show, according to the Commissioner.
We should not rely on the fact that the Alouettes have suffered defeat in their two games against the Stampeders in the regular season, to predict the pace of the meeting Sunday, according to Marc Trestman.
"In our first match (against Calgary), we had not found our identity as a team, the coach noted Bird. That was the case of attack, but particularly the defensive, which followed different paths this year in terms of defensive schemes.
"Then, in the second game, we lacked concentration and lost our calm, but we have grown to that level since. We have learned a lot about ourselves, like them elsewhere."
If there is still worried about the form of Anthony Calvillo 1-4 in Cup matches Gray, Marc Trestman is not part of the group.
"His past performance is not a reliable indicator of what he will do Sunday," said Trestman. It is now a man of maturity. And then, he has not won or lost, these games - there alone. No game does not define a man, although the public tends to perceive things that way. The players will be critical anyway, no matter what they do.
"Anthony is at a stage of his life where he savors every moment. It will savor the moment, and then afterwards he will move on to something else and enjoy the next time."
It has been many cases statements of Henry Burris, that there was a lack of respect towards that Stampeders because individual trophy went to a player on this team, Thursday night at the annual gala LCF. It is perhaps a way for Stamps to motivate, but Marc Trestman, the coach of the Alouettes, is not a fan of this approach.
"You will not see this on our bulletin board, said Trestman. This kind of thing is a trap, a trap t'éloigne what you must do to get ready for the match. Ultimately, these are things that mean nothing, which are only fun for amateurs. "
"I will not speculate on that, Cohon said Friday. This is the week of the Gray Cup, it's time to talk about our league, and I am confident that our base of supporters remains strong, particularly in southern Ontario. In this region we have received very high ratings listening at the classic Labor Day.
"If the ratings were listening to the decline in this region during the semi-finals and finals association, for the first time in our history, we had no team of Ontario who was involved."
Cohon has also indicated that once Ottawa back in the CFL, the league will examine more closely the imbalance between eastern and western sections in the number of teams. The rule allowing the formation of a fourth section to access the series if he has a better description than the third place team from another section could jump to that time.
Cohon has said, however, skeptical that one day a league single-section.
"He should consider it in financial terms, he said. The success of this league is based on ticket sales, and promote regional rivalries ticket sales. There would also travel costs to consider. I think it would be difficult to be accepted by the board of governors. "
The commissioner expressed optimism that the CFL withstand the current economic crisis.
"We are not immune to the weather, but we believe that the league is well positioned compared to other sports leagues because it has deep roots in the community. We remain a product accessible and inexpensive. "
The Commissioner also said that the league was on track to invest in equipment that will enable the officials to have a "command center" in Toronto, much like the NHL, where all matches will be monitored by video and where leaders will be asked to decide where some decisions of officials will be challenged.
The league will also consider ways to ensure that the quarters are better protected.
He scored 56.24 points per game average this season in the CFL, the sixth total in the annals of the circuit, "said Commissioner Mark Cohon. This is an increase of 14.5 percent compared with last year.
Cohon has also indicated that the number of penalties awarded had declined by 23 per cent, which also improved the quality of the show, according to the Commissioner.
We should not rely on the fact that the Alouettes have suffered defeat in their two games against the Stampeders in the regular season, to predict the pace of the meeting Sunday, according to Marc Trestman.
"In our first match (against Calgary), we had not found our identity as a team, the coach noted Bird. That was the case of attack, but particularly the defensive, which followed different paths this year in terms of defensive schemes.
"Then, in the second game, we lacked concentration and lost our calm, but we have grown to that level since. We have learned a lot about ourselves, like them elsewhere."
If there is still worried about the form of Anthony Calvillo 1-4 in Cup matches Gray, Marc Trestman is not part of the group.
"His past performance is not a reliable indicator of what he will do Sunday," said Trestman. It is now a man of maturity. And then, he has not won or lost, these games - there alone. No game does not define a man, although the public tends to perceive things that way. The players will be critical anyway, no matter what they do.
"Anthony is at a stage of his life where he savors every moment. It will savor the moment, and then afterwards he will move on to something else and enjoy the next time."
It has been many cases statements of Henry Burris, that there was a lack of respect towards that Stampeders because individual trophy went to a player on this team, Thursday night at the annual gala LCF. It is perhaps a way for Stamps to motivate, but Marc Trestman, the coach of the Alouettes, is not a fan of this approach.
"You will not see this on our bulletin board, said Trestman. This kind of thing is a trap, a trap t'éloigne what you must do to get ready for the match. Ultimately, these are things that mean nothing, which are only fun for amateurs. "
Friday, November 21, 2008
The wall stands for Steelers
The Pittsburgh Steelers have allocated first six games after a successful thrust of the opponent early meeting Thursday, so to move towards a gain of 27-10 deal with the Cincinnati Bengals.
The Steelers (8-3) have won their last five matches facing the Bengals (1-9-1).
The Steelers were firing from behind 7-0 before Ben Roethlisberger not completed a touchdown pass three yards closer to winger Heath Miller at 4:37 in the second quarter.
Gary Russell has taken two yards for a touchdown include providing advance to the Steelers 20-7, with 21 seconds to play in the third quarter.
The Russell touched crowned a surge during which Mewelde Moore carried the ball four times for 21 yards, in addition to capturing a pass from 22 yards.
Roethlisberger completed 17 of 30 passes for 243 yards, in addition to providing a touchdown run of eight yards in the end game.
Jeff Reed has investments of 37 and 38 yards for the Steelers.
Ryan Fitzpatrick of the Bengals managed 20 assists in 37 for 168 yards.
Groulx deserves the Hec Crighton Trophy
A quarter-back fourth year Benoit Groulx, of Laval University, is the best player in CIS football for the 2008 season.Groulx is the first representative of the Rouge et Or to win the Hec Crighton Trophy since the program prolific joined CIS in 1996. The athlete from Montreal is also the first recipient from the conference in Quebec since Phil Côté quarter Gee-Gees Ottawa in 1999 and only the second in history from a university in Quebec after the ball carrier Fleiszer Dave McGill, who was the third winner of Crighton Trophy in 1969.
The other major award-winning unveiled Thursday evening at the banquet of the Canadian stars taking place at the Convention Center in Hamilton are linebacker Thain Carter (Nanaimo, BC) Queen's, who won the Presidents' Trophy as best defensive player, the defensive blocker Légaré Etienne (St-Raymond, Que.), also from Red and Gold, who was presented with the trophy JP Metras as the best player line, the linebacker Jordan Verdone (Sault Ste . Marie, Ont.) Waterloo, winner of Peter Gorman as a rookie par excellence, then the quarter-back David Hamilton (Mississauga, Ont.) Toronto, who received the Russ Jackson Award, which recognizes excellence in sports, education and community involvement.
The winners of the Frank Tindall trophy, awarded to the coach of the year CIS, and the price Gino Fracas, reward a volunteer assistant coach, will be unveiled Friday morning at the lunch the coach of the year, which also held at the Convention Center.
The Mustangs of Western Ontario (10-1) and the Rouge et Or Laval (11-0) will compete Saturday at 14h at Ivor Wynne at the 2008 Desjardins Vanier Cup. The final football SIC will be televised live on The Score and RDS, while SSN Canada will meet on the web.
Sixth gain on Voltigeurs
Olivier Vachon scored a goal and collected an assist and Drummondville Voltigeurs have won a sixth game in a row taking the measure of the Quebec Remparts 3-1, Thursday night at Center Marcel Dionne. Gabriel Dumont and have entered Dany Massé other nets Voltigeurs, who also won a third consecutive meeting in front of their supporters. Antoine Tardif has rejected 27 of the 28 rounds led him to register his 13th win of the season. Mikael Tam was deprived of a shutout in cash early in the third period. Charles Lavigne gave two goals on 33 shots before the cage des Remparts, who had won their last two parties on the road.
The Senators let another spin
They have not even been able to take advantage of an opponent routed, tired after a long week on the road. The Ottawa Senators have left spinning an advance in the last five minutes of the third period last night. They then left spinning in a classification at all, when Alex Tanguay had enabled the Montreal Canadiens to leave Scotiabank Place with a 3-2 victory in shootout. That their six consecutive defeats. Arbitrators This time, the Senators could blame referees. They denied a goal at a time when they could have done very poorly in Canada. That left just two minutes to dispose the second period. The referee Don VanMassenhoven had his right arm in the air, he looked a white player touches the puck to send Alex Kovalev bench penalties. He was quick whistle when Josh Gorges has deviate. A second quarter and later, when Anton Volchenkov was sent to the bottom of the net, it was too late. Article 15.1 of the book of regulations of the NHL stipulates that the official should not whistle before the team soon to be penalized takes control of the puck. "I do not think the Canadian took control of the puck, but the referees have the right to make mistakes. Hockey, today is a sport where everything is going very quickly, "commented partner Volchenkov, Chris Phillips. If this had been allocated, the Senators reportedly led by a goal to return the second intermission. The Senators managed to seize this precious advance, however, when Nick Foligno scored his first goal in 13 parts. Quite spectacular, too. Andrei Markov has reduced both teams to square one, in the final third. Solid start. VanMassenhoven hit a second time in the last minute of the third period. He awarded a minor penalty two minutes to Guillaume Latendresse for a high stick to the face of increased Volchenkov. Senators defenseman bleeding nose. Under normal circumstances, the penalty for high stick rises to four minutes, when the player is bleeding. "We can not do anything now. The arbitrators' decisions have been taken, we must live with, "said head coach Craig Hartsburg, who may also be pleased with the performance of his attackers. The Triumvirate, first, began the match in force. When Dany Heatley had foiled Carey Price, in the fifth minute of play, he reacted as if he had just mark a very important goal. The partners trio of Foligno, Ilya Zubov and Cody Bass, got great chances. Antoine Vermette finally played a solid second game in a row. He served inter alia a feint to the Canadian goalkeeper during a breakaway, but it has not bitten. Saku Koivu recorded another goal of Glory.
Calvillo still has the sacred fire, but ...
Anthony Calvillo still has the sacred fire. It still has the taste to play football. But it could still retire if the health of his wife required.
Apart from all these considerations, a quarter of the Montreal Alouettes enjoy the title of best player he received Thursday at the annual gala of the Canadian Football League. An honor that he gave for the second time, he was a finalist in this category four times in all.
The veteran of 36 years the savory especially as last season was marked by his triumphant return, he saw the 2007 campaign ended in fish tail. He had to leave the team before the start of the series because his wife, Alexia Kontolemos, had been diagnosed with cancer shortly after giving birth to their second daughter. Disease she fought successfully since then.
"The fact that I could return to play and play at such a high level is special," said Calvillo when he met journalists after the gala. The fact that my wife was able to attend the first game this season, and then the other during the season, it has been even more special.
"When she took the best, what we wanted above all was to return to a normal life as possible. The football was part of that. That is why I appreciate things more than ever.
"This trophy player par excellence, I already enjoy. Before this year, yes, yes, it would have taken a week or two that I start kicking back and enjoy. Indeed, the week of the Gray Cup, usually it's very fast for a player. But for me this week, it has been very slow. I take the time to savor every moment, every aspect. "
He then pointed out that these are worthy of an athlete who will compete in his last match. But Calvillo said that this was not necessarily the case, although he acknowledged that retirement was not out of the question either.
Much will depend on the health of Alexia, suggested Calvillo, whose wife is another consideration close to being officially declared in remission. Calvillo family will know later this winter.
"I have never hidden that I go one year at a time," said veteran quarter. I still have the sacred fire in me, I still have the desire. I will sit down with my family and my priority will be the health of my wife. I do not direct any attention to me this week, but I want to continue to play, no doubt _ except there will be other factors, factors that have nothing to do with football, to consider . "
Calvillo's performance this year has surprised because of family with whom he had to compose, but also because of his age. While many athletes decline in mid-thirties, he seemed to grow.
"When it comes to the position of quarter-back, we must throw age out the window," said Calvillo. Year after year, you store experience, and this is an asset that many organizations want. Me, it took me some time before an organization to trust me, it happened to me only in 2000, when I succeeded Tracy Ham at the Alouettes. So I will not let me run it under your fingers.
"I do not feel that I have 36 years. It is the presence of young people reminds me. Some of them were born in 1985, when I started high school in 1986. But since this year, there were chances that I do not come back, I felt like a rookie when I went to the camp. At the difference that this time I knew what I was doing.
"So I continue to play, but being aware that this will be removed me one day. I realize that I'm near the end of my career. "
Apart from all these considerations, a quarter of the Montreal Alouettes enjoy the title of best player he received Thursday at the annual gala of the Canadian Football League. An honor that he gave for the second time, he was a finalist in this category four times in all.
The veteran of 36 years the savory especially as last season was marked by his triumphant return, he saw the 2007 campaign ended in fish tail. He had to leave the team before the start of the series because his wife, Alexia Kontolemos, had been diagnosed with cancer shortly after giving birth to their second daughter. Disease she fought successfully since then.
"The fact that I could return to play and play at such a high level is special," said Calvillo when he met journalists after the gala. The fact that my wife was able to attend the first game this season, and then the other during the season, it has been even more special.
"When she took the best, what we wanted above all was to return to a normal life as possible. The football was part of that. That is why I appreciate things more than ever.
"This trophy player par excellence, I already enjoy. Before this year, yes, yes, it would have taken a week or two that I start kicking back and enjoy. Indeed, the week of the Gray Cup, usually it's very fast for a player. But for me this week, it has been very slow. I take the time to savor every moment, every aspect. "
He then pointed out that these are worthy of an athlete who will compete in his last match. But Calvillo said that this was not necessarily the case, although he acknowledged that retirement was not out of the question either.
Much will depend on the health of Alexia, suggested Calvillo, whose wife is another consideration close to being officially declared in remission. Calvillo family will know later this winter.
"I have never hidden that I go one year at a time," said veteran quarter. I still have the sacred fire in me, I still have the desire. I will sit down with my family and my priority will be the health of my wife. I do not direct any attention to me this week, but I want to continue to play, no doubt _ except there will be other factors, factors that have nothing to do with football, to consider . "
Calvillo's performance this year has surprised because of family with whom he had to compose, but also because of his age. While many athletes decline in mid-thirties, he seemed to grow.
"When it comes to the position of quarter-back, we must throw age out the window," said Calvillo. Year after year, you store experience, and this is an asset that many organizations want. Me, it took me some time before an organization to trust me, it happened to me only in 2000, when I succeeded Tracy Ham at the Alouettes. So I will not let me run it under your fingers.
"I do not feel that I have 36 years. It is the presence of young people reminds me. Some of them were born in 1985, when I started high school in 1986. But since this year, there were chances that I do not come back, I felt like a rookie when I went to the camp. At the difference that this time I knew what I was doing.
"So I continue to play, but being aware that this will be removed me one day. I realize that I'm near the end of my career. "
Thursday, November 20, 2008
Duclos wins and Tetreault
Pierre-Ludovic Duclos-Lasnier, head of the third series, and Valerie Tetreault have both spent the next step in their respective tennis tournament. The Fidéen and 336th global player has qualified for the quarter-finals by beating the Israeli Saar Steele 6-3, 7-6 (3). He now faces Frenchman Pierre Metenier (7th head series), 419th in the world, the Future of Israel in Tel Aviv, Israel. At Challenger Britania Zavaleta presented in Puebla, Mexico, Valerie Tetreault of St-Jean-ISUP-Richelieu, defeated American Chloe Jones in two straight sets of 6-3 and 6-2. It will be measured by Julia Cohen, another American, in the second round on Thursday. Tetreault is currently the 418th largest in the world while his opponent is in 409th place in the class of the WTA.
The Russians have their revenge on Canada-Russia Challenge
QMJHL - The Russians have their revenge on Canada-Russia Challenge The guard Jake Allen in action during a match in Verdun earlier this season.Russian hopes took their revenge on the stars of the League of Quebec Major Junior Hockey tonight at Saint John, by defeating 4 to 3. Pavel Chernov was the best in the camp victorious with a harvest of two goals and an assist. The visitors were simply more efficient than their opponents during most of the 60 minutes of play must confess, however, that fatigue took hold of most players in the QMJHL, which in some cases disputed fifth match in six night. Allen did the job Jake Allen, the guardian of the Montreal Junior who is approached to carve out a position with Team Canada for the upcoming World Junior Championships, was closely monitored by the leaders of this team. The young man from New Brunswick has done well by blocking 29 of 33 shots directed towards him, even if it seemed a bit low on the 3rd goal of the Russians. Russian players have taken the initiative of the match by registering the first to score. Pavel Chernov was a superb individual effort at 14:21 of the first third to lead 1-0 in his country. The Russian took the puck in its own territory, déculotté defender Yann Sauvé to the opposing blue line with a superb feint from inside to outside and beat Jake Allen with a powerful shooting in the window. Guy Boucher, the coach of the stars of the QMJHL, had to wait until the beginning of the second period to see his men create equality. Maxime Sauvé, of Val-d'Or Foreurs, took advantage of a beautiful pass by Maxime Macenauer to register his first goal of the Canada-Russia Challenge. At just 1 minute and 47 seconds later, Pavel Chernov has benefited from a reversal of Steven Anthony to record his second match of the net while his teammates are defending him and with one player less. Jake Allen had obstructed the view on the game and had no chance to make the stop. At 6:46 of the median, the defender Mikhail Pashnin doubled the advance of Russian hopes on a shot from the point which has remained within a few inches of ice. Chernov, who won his 3rd point of the evening on the sequence, handed the disc directly on the palette Pashnin winning a game in enemy territory. Fruitless efforts of the QMJHL Representatives of the QMJHL have tightened the mark less than two minutes later when Luke Adam did flicker red light showing a nice concentrations. The door colors Montreal Junior was able to slide the puck behind goaltender Sergey Gayduchenko even if an opponent did stumble in the hanging near the net. Evgeny Dadonov came wearing a heavy blow to the representatives of Quebec at 16:01 of the engagement by taking a return run to bring the mark to 4-2 for the Russians. Representatives from eastern Canada did not let them impose. As soon as next Thursday, Paul Byron, Gatineau Olympiques, took the disc and beat Gayduchenko with a start at the top of the net. The local club had a golden opportunity to create equality at the end of the match when he was awarded a power play with 51 seconds remaining, but could not take advantage and had to overcome Is. Russia hopes to lead now in Ontario to compete in two events similar deal with stars Ontario, before doing the same in the west. Regarding the QMJHL players, they join their respective teams to resume the regular schedule from Wednesday.
Canadian dust falls
Guy Carbonneau has not released the whip this morning. He even found some serenity in the absence of a certain serenity in the aftermath of the 2-1 defeat cashed Carolina. "It is always better the next morning," said head coach of the Canadian. "I talked with my assistant, we watched the match on video conducting the flight to Ottawa and back nine," Carbo ensured that has not changed its three yesterday morning at training. In Ottawa, Canadian cross a team that wants it too. At the very last row of the association is following the victory of the Florida Panthers, the Senators represent a cure for interesting Canadian who has bleached 4-0 last week and has won the last three duels between the two teams. In addition, the Senators will be deprived of the services of Mike Fisher and Chris Neil. The first suffers from stretched knee ligaments. He will be absent for an indefinite period which is calculated in weeks ... As for Neil, he will undergo an arthroscopic knee to determine the extent of damage earlier this week in Uniondale. "It's two weeks that I hear comments that crosses on teams that have trouble. The only thing I like in preparation for the next two matches is that crosses teams with whom we have established rivalries. If our guys are not able to prepare physically and mentally for these two matches, it will mean that our problems are deeper we think, "said Carbonneau. Guy Carbonneau returned to the management team and the threats he has launched on the sidelines of how to punish players who refuse to give maximum effort. "We have 17 games to play. The time for experiments is over. The guys who play well, play. Those who do not play well will be replaced. But at the same time, I have to dress 20 and I 22 at my disposal, "said Carbonneau. Carbonneau believes that its best players believe they really are because of predictions that placed at the top of the classification before the start of the season. "These predictions are certainly not from me. I think our team is not as good as it can be. But at the same time, I have confidence in our players and our talent. Simply providing a constant effort of 60 minutes. " Carey Price will be before the Canadian net. Alex Auld begin a fifth starting immediately before the Senators net. The Deputy Martin Gerber has undertaken in 12 of the last 13 games of his team. In the wardrobe of Canadian n'agonisait person. Good! It was not the great joy, but the small guys ate their submarines with appetite out of the shower. Alex Tanguay, come face the mercenary journalists, acknowledged that many supporters have noticed. "There is no excuse. It does not play up to our talent. But I have confidence in our talent. It was an excellent match played in the last game against Ottawa. It will do the same again and especially to us use our speed, "Tanguay acknowledged that refuses to judge too early on his new trio. "We have not played much together and honestly, we were pretty ordinary in the last two games. It is expected most of our trio and we expect to give more too, because we can play better, "said Tanguay. We'll see tomorrow if Maxim Lapierre and Georges Laraque resume their place in training.
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