Junior Rangers come up Big in EHL Showcase

The Junior Rangers EHLteam came into the Christmas Shocase, locates in Simsbury, CT, looking to get above .500 in the standings. In order to do that the team needed to win all 3 games. That is what they did 

It all started on Friday against the New York Bobcats. The Rangers came out strong in the game. They applied pressure all over the ice.  The Rangers were able to get on the board with a goal by Nick Aleva 5 minutes into the game.  However, the Bobcats were able to get on the board a minute and half later to make it 1-1. The Rangers took the lead for good at 10:58 of the first with a goal from Chris Hinrichs and then again 5 minutes later with a goal from Drew Dawson. The Bobcats added a goal late to make it a final of 3-2 

The Rangers killed off 6 of 7 power plays and Cole Burak had 26 saves.

The second game of the weekend saw the Rangers pick up a 4-2 win against the New York Applecore. The rangers jumped out on the Applecore quick and often. The Rangers scored 3 in the first twelve minutes of the game.  Greg Stoya started the scoring off a minute into the game.  Alan Boozer scored the second one on a short handed penalty shot. Garrett Otten finished the Rangers first period scoring off with finishing a nice passing play from Boozer and Theodoulou. 

The Applecore scored 2 in the second half.  But Nick Aleva finished off the Applecore finishing a Chris Hinrichs shot from the point. The rangers killed off 7 penalties and Cole Burack made 27 saves. 

The Junior Rangers finished off the un-defeated weekend with a 2-0 win over Wilkes Barre Scranton. The game was was played with an early morning start time.  Both teams came out sluggish in the first half. The second half saw the Rangers scored 2 in the second half. Both goals were scored by Alan Boozer. The first coming on the power play off a pass from Tyler Theodoulou.  The second came off nice puck movement of the defensive pair of Chardon and Standish, getting the puck too Boozer who finished scored the goal and finish off Wilkes-Barre. 

Cole Burack had 43 saves and finished the weekend off 3-0 to lead the Rangers into the break with a 13-12-2-2. They start the second half against against the Boston Bandits, who they look to catch in the standings, on January 8th at 1pm at Breakaway Ice Center. 

Boston Jr. Rangers: Top scoring line laying on the hurt with showcase approaching

Looking back on the Boston Jr. Rangers’ last six games before the EHL Showcase in Connecticut, it would be tough to point out the immediate positives.

The team went 2-3-1 from the start of the showcase they hosted in late November/early December through Dec. 13. This week’s showcase sees them play three games between Dec. 20 through Dec. 22 at the International Skating Center of Connecticut in Simsbury, Conn.

After those games, the Rangers have a break from games until Jan. 8.

Looking into the scoresheets, the Rangers were certainly excited to go into the Connecticut weekend with their top line simply on fire.

Leading the charge are returning players captain Tyler Theodoulou (nine points in those six games) and alternate captain Alan Boozer (eight points in five games).

The ’93-born Bedford, N.H., native Theodoulou scored 28 points in 41 games in his first year with the Rangers, and he’s already more than matched that with 30 points in 26 games.

Boozer, who started the year with the Trenton Golden Hawks (Ontario Junior League), had 21 points in his first 24 games this year after scoring 28 points in 44 games in 2012-13.

“Boozer and Theodoulou have been on a tear. They play really well together. When Alan came back to the team, I knew immediately I’d be putting them back together. They played most of the season last year together,” said head coach Mario Martiniello. “It wouldn’t take long before they’d start to click.”

Their linemate is Garritt Otten, a first-year Ranger who played a few games for the Laconia Leafs in the Atlantic Junior League last year. He had 16 points in 25 games.

“Garritt is creeping up with points. He’s a real thinker out there, he sees the ice well, and both Boozer and Theodoulou bring a lot of energy,” said Martiniello.

Garrett Chardon was the Rangers’ captain last year and played for the Boston Jr. Bulldogs before that franchise was sold to the Rangers organization. He rejoined the Rangers after starting the season with the P.A.L. Junior Islanders (USPHL), and he had five points in his first eight EHL games.

“He missed being with us and he enjoyed his time with us last year,” said Martiniello. “We were thrilled to get him back. He’s one of the better defenseman in the league.”

Chardon has attracted attention from Division 1 and 3 schools, with the U.S. Military Academy (Army) being his top choice, but no decisions have been made yet.

Another new acquisition, Cole Burack, joined the Rangers prior to their Nov. 22 game. He had three wins already and four losses, one of which saw him make 62 saves in a 6-5 loss to the Northern Cyclones on Dec. 5.

“He gave up just three goals in three showcase games,” said Martiniello.

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EHL Loses tough one to Little Flyers

The Rangers came into the game with the Little Flyers looking to avenge an early season loss 4-0.  The First half was an up and down game with both teams getting multiple scoring chance. again the Rangers played a very strong defensive game.  While the Little flyers posted 15 shots in the half, most of them came from the outside, where Burack steered them aside.

The second period the Rangers were able to get the offensive game going.  For the first 10 minutes of the period it was all the Rangers.  At the 7 Minute mark it was the line of Theodoulou, Boozer and Otten that put the Rangers on the board with continuos pressure. It was Theodoulou that scored off some nice puck movement by the trio.

The rangers continued to control the game until the 13 minute mark off the period.  With the Flyers coming in on a 2 on 2.  With the flyers forward crashing into Burack, and no call on the play, the flyers were able to slip the puck by a sprawling Burack for the goal.

The Flyers went up on top on the power play goal at the 16 minute mark, off a questionable call to put them on the power play.  The Rangers pressured the rest of the game, but were unable to put one by the flyers goalie.

Junior Rangers Start Thanksgiving Showcase Strong

The Jr Rangers looked to get the ball rolling early against the NJ Rockets.  That is just what they did, Alan boozer scored just 30 seconds into the game.  He banged home rebound off a shot from Mason Nichols.

The Junior Rangers would struck again half way through the period with Tyler Theodoulou stealing a puck and walking in scoring to put the Rangers up 2-0.

The Rangers played an extremely strong defensive game.  While the Rockets are young and very skilled, with multiple players already committed to D1 schools.  The rangers held the Rockets high flying attack to only 19 shots.  When did get a quality scoring chance, Cole Burack was there to turn them away.

The game ended with the score 2-0

EHL Looks to Avenge Early season loss

The Jr Rangers look to avenge an early season 7-3 loss to the NH Monarchs.  The Rangers have been playing much better since that loss, and they came out looking to prove it.  However it was the Monarchs who jumped out to early lead.  Th score was 2-0 and looked the Rangers were going to take another one on the chin.

The Rangers game out in the 2nd period and finally got their game going against the Monarchs. The Rangers scored on the power play half way through the period.  Alan Boozer banged home loss pouch caused form a shot from Andrew Standish. The rangers went into the 3rd period down 2-1, but felt good about themselves.

The Rangers came out in the 3rd looking to prove they could make it game.  That is what they did.  Andrew Standish scored off a pass from Garret Otten.  Two minutes later on the power play alan boxer scored off a rebound shot from Tyler Theodoulou to make it 3-2.  The Rangers thought they had this on in the books.  It was not to be, Th monarchs scored with a minute to go to force overtime. The Rangers were able to get a point out of the game, but the monarchs scored in the extra frame. To win 4-3 in overtime.  Tyler Fay had a 50 save night.

EHL Team ties New York Bobcats

The Boston Junior Rangers came back on Saturday night to face another New York team the NY Bobcats.  The Rangers came in looking to get above 500 for first time this season.

The Rangers came out strong with a Mason Nichols scoring off a pass from Chris Hinrichs 3 minutes into the game.  The Rangers held a 1-0 lead for ten minutes than the Bobcats scored while on the Power play.  Th first ended 1-1.

The Rangers came out in the second flying.  They went back up 2-1 with power play goal form Blake Waldersen.  The New york Bobcats tied the game 7 minutes later.  The second period ended 2-2.

The 3rd period and overtime were uneventful.  Both teams exchanged opportunities.  The holies form both teams stole the show and the game ended 2-2.  Matt Beliveau had another 35 save night, and still has not lost this season.

Jr Rangers EHL win over Applecore

The Boston Junior Rangers EHL came into the game against the New York Aplecore looking to get back to 500 in the standings.  The team started out the season with and 0-4 record.

The Junior Rangers got going early in the game with a goal from Tyler Theodoulou off a nice pass from Andrew Standish.  The rangers finished the first period with 1-0 lead.

The Rangers came out in the second period looking to extend the lead.  It took the rangers only 5 minutes to get back on the board.  Garret Otten scored off a rebound off a Michael Bears shot.  TEh apple core scored 3 minutes later to make it a 2-1 game.  It was the play off goalie Matt Beliveau that kept the game 2-1 going into the 3rd.

The Applecore came out in the 3rd looking to even the game.  They did that 9 minutes in to the period.  The game was tied with under 2 minutes to go in the game when Greg Stoya sniped a shot over the Applecore goalies glove to make it 3-2.  Then with 20 seconds to go off great individual effort from Garret Otten who ended the game with an empty net goal.  Matt Beliveau was solid in net with a 39 save night.