After a three game road trip to start the season the Ghostriders played two home games against Revelstoke and Columbia Valley and won both games 4-0.
The Riders played near perfect in their end in both games, credit to coaches Chad Scharff, Ben Sherven, and all the players for their defensive dedication and fearless shot blocking.
Also, with their shutouts both Leo den Besten and Kael Svenson were picked as the players of the games and den Besten was one of the BCHC inaugural 3 STARS of the week. Leo has a 3-0 record 2 S/O and a .971 save percentage…Svenson is no slouch either with a .944 SV% and 1 S/O
Boston Logan leads the team in scoring so far and 14 players have at least one point, full team scoring click here
Well enough from Rider News, lets hear what coach Scharff has to say.
Chad Scharff “ A great opening weekend at home for our group for sure. I thought Friday night was one of our best games in the two years that I’ve been involved with the Ghostriders organization. Outside the last 7 minutes of the third period I believe that was one of our most complete efforts. We were able to push with all 4 lines and our 6 D-men were fun to watch. Svenny was sharp and gave us the confidence all night! ”
Scharff adds “ The challenge for us was to see if we could have the same effort in a back to back game against a team that we knew would be hungry for a win. The group stayed resilient and focused to have a complete weekend with another solid performance from the entire lineup. Leo den Besten once again was perfect ”.
Rider News Which of your players stood out for you ?
Scharff “All 23 players!! Our 2 goalies are the best in the league! Sawyer Samycia continues to impress. Boston Logan has taken huge strides! Domenic Rattai has been a very nice addition. Jaden Piper is off to a great start. Our depth guys of Hunter Jaman, Rayne Jones, Gavin Harty and Carter Chown were very good this weekend”.
Revelstoke 0 @ Fernie 4
On Friday against Revelstoke Kael Svenson earned his first win and shutout when he stopped all 25 shots and weathered a strong late game push and power play by the Grizzlies… who, went 2-6 on the PP and won 4-3 in Kimberley on Saturday… so thank you RG.
The goal scorers on Friday were Dominic Rattai (1 & GW) from Carter Singleton (1) and Liam Breakenridge (1)
Jaden Piper (2) unassisted
Jackson Roberts (1) from Garrett Buchanan
Boston Logan (1) from Liam Breakenridge (1)
Shots 50-25 FG Power Plays Fernie 0-3 Revy 0-5
Attendance 636
On Saturday it was Leo den Besten who stopped 22 shots for his second shutout and third win of the young season.
The goal scorers
Liam Breakenridge (2) from Carter Singleton (2) and Boston Logan(4)
Dominic Rattai (2) from Singleton (3) and Logan (5)
Hunter Jaman (1) unassisted
Koa Percival (2) from Rattai (1) and Carter Chown (1)
Shots 54-22 F
Power Plays both teams 0-6
Attendance 549
More Scharff “ It’s been fun to watch this group early this season! They seem to be having fun doing the hard things. I look back at last nights game when we got into penalty trouble the guys were prepared to block a bunch of shots and our bench was electric! I really think that’s what makes this team great. The players are competitive and push each other to be their best”.
Round’ The League
Quesnel won 2-1 in OT vs Summerland and and 5-4 against Nelson in Quesnel Friday and Saturday, Quesnel plays here in Fernie on Saturday October 3rd. TICKETS HERE
And Finally, the Ghostriders don’t want to have the run of the arena, they just don’t want to get run out of the arena.
Councillors up for COF election that I have talked to over the years.
Aline Anselmo – fought hard to keep the Prentice Park ball field.
Tracey Kelly- a onetime minor hockey president
Phil Iddon– a onetime Ghostrider President and KIJHL VP
Ted Shoesmith- Shoesmith Construction has supported sports and reovated the Rider room (for cost) several years ago.
