14U Prep

Saturday, March 29, 2008

14U Prep Bulldogs Win

Bantam AA NTXHL Championship!!!

Champions - Bantam 14U Prep

'Dogs Sweep Best 2 of 3 for League Title...

After a solid and convincing shutout win in Game 1 earlier Saturday, the 14U Prep Bulldogs won a wild one in Game 2 Saturday night to sweep the Stars Selects in their Best 2 of 3 Series to bring home the NTXHL Bantam AA Championship for Alliance.

Alliance started to build momentum early in Game 1 with a single tally in the first, but continued to get better, scoring 2 more in the 2nd period, and then finishing strong with another 3 in the final frame for the resulting 6-0 victory and a 1-0 series lead. Game 2 couldn't have been more different.

After riding the momentum evidently continuing from Game 1, the Bulldogs jumped out to 3-0 first period lead in Game 2, and looked to be cruising home for the title after increasing their margin to 4-0 in the first minute of the second frame. The Stars had different ideas, though, and did not quit playing hard. The Stars let Alliance know they were still there with 3 goals in under 2 minutes to make it 4-3, and it was now "Katy Bar the Door" time.

The wild middle period would eventually see eleven (11) goals scored between the two teams, with the Stars scoring again in the final minute of the period to make it 8-6 Bulldogs headed into the last period. The 2nd period must have taken the gas out of both squads, as there was no more scoring until Alliance iced the game with an empty-netter with only 26 seconds left. The league title is the 14th for Alliance in it's 7 season history.

Saturday, November 17, 2007

14U Preps Nipped Again...

Texas Attack 94AAA - 3, Alliance - 2: The Attack started the scoring early in the 1st period with the Bulldogs answering with their own goal at 9:08 in the 1st. The Attack ended the period with another score. The Attack got their 3rd in the at 13:10 in the second. The Bulldogs were able to shut down the Attack in the third giving themselves a chance at a comeback and halved the lead seconds into the 3rd period. Unfortunately, the Attack also heightened their defensive game and the scoring ended there.

Sunday, November 11, 2007

Bulldogs Get All "Tied" Up in Phoenix...

The Bulldogs traveled to Phoenix and gained valuable experience during the Veteran's Day tournament. The Bulldogs finished 4th overall after battling in the pool games. In a very strange hockey scoring weekend, the Bulldogs tied the California Stars (2-2), the Las Vegas Outlaws (4-4) and the Phoenix Firebirds (4-4). They lost to the Phoenix Jr. Coyotes and to the California Stars in the Consolation game. The boys had a terrific weekend and played hard - holding their own against significantly larger teams. They are also looking very forward to meeting the California Stars again during the Thanksgiving tournament.

Sunday, November 4, 2007

Bulldogs Ice the Penguins...

Alliance - 3, DJHA AA - 1: The Bulldogs beat the DJHA AA Penguins on Sunday November 3rd in a strong showing. The Bulldogs scored first after dominating the puck in the Penguins end for most of the 1st period. The Penguins came back and tied the score - it was 1-1 at the end of the first.

The scoring for the Bulldogs opened up in the 2nd with two goals scored including a power play goal. The Penguins were unable to mount a comeback in the 3rd period as they were constantly skating on man down due to a substantial amount of penalties and the game ended with the 3-1 score.

Sunday, October 28, 2007

'Dogs Return the Favor, Douse the Flames...

Alliance - 4, Tulsa Flames - 2: The Bulldogs were looking forward to playing the Tulsa Flames after having lost to them in the opening round of an early season tournament in St. Louis. The team prepped for the game and was ready for the show down. Alliance scored four goals (including an empty netter) with four different Bulldogs lighting the lamp - showing the depth and consistency of effort on this team. Both teams had substantial penalties however the Bulldogs played strong shorthanded and only allowed one goal in their many penalty kill opportunities.

Tuesday, October 9, 2007

Preps Drop Close NTXHL Battle...

Ice Jets '93AAA/AA - 4, Alliance - 3: The Bulldogs dropped a NTXHL game to the Ice Jets 93AAA/AA Tuesday night. The Jets scored very early in the first. The Bulldogs came back and tied it up with 3 minutes left in the 1st. The Jets moved ahead with only seconds left in the 1^st – leaving it at 2-1. Early in the second – the Bulldogs tied it up with a shorthanded goal. The score stayed tied throughout the entire 2^nd period.

The Jets moved ahead again midway into the 3^rd. They added another goal to make it 4-2. The Bulldogs stayed focused and scored in the last minute of the 3^rd.

They had a number of shots on net in the last seconds but it was not quite enough to move it into overtime. There was extremely strong effort – particularly in the second two periods.

Saturday, October 6, 2007

Bulldogs put up a Valiant Fight...

Houston Wild – 5, Alliance – 4 (OT): The Bulldogs came from behind a couple times to tie the score against the powerful Houston Wild – however the Bulldogs lost the NTXHL contest in Overtime, 5-4. The first period was very tight with the Bulldogs scoring first midway through the first period. The Wild came back and scored two at the end of the first period.

The Bulldogs stayed positive and scored the tying goal early in the second period. The Wild moved ahead midway through the second on a power play goal bringing the score to 3-2. The Wild scored one more toward the end of the second period leaving the Bulldogs with a two goal deficit to make up in the third.

The Bulldogs were up to the task – scoring one early in the third and a second with 5:22 left in regulation. Midway through the overtime period – the Wild scored ending an exciting and hard fought game.

Overall the Bulldogs had a very disciplined game with only 2 penalties. They had 28 shots on net and exhibited great persistence – continuing to push the puck even when behind.