Bulldog Hockey

2009 Varsity Game Reports Spring

5/16/09 - Game 1
NV 3, St. Lawrence 2

It had been a couple of weeks since the Bulldogs had last played in a game - there were no games during Mother's Day weekend.  St. Lawrence was looking to revenge their loss record against the 'Dawgs.  The first period was filled with penalites but neither team scored on their power plays, and the score remained tied at 0-0.

The second period saw a couple of goals - the first scored by SL, however North Valley quickly responded when Captain Carl Harter (#19) scored to tie it up.    The third period saw a nice give-n-go exchange between Kyle Boruff (#27) and Carl Harter and Carl was able to score his second goal of the game.  Saint Lawrence scored as well in the third to tie it up, but Carl was able to put his third goal of the game into the net to give the Bulldogs the final lead of the game.  North Valley out shot the Celtics 32-13.

5/16/09 - Game 2
 NV 3, Bellarmine 4

North Valley got off to a rocky start by giving up three straight goals to a determined Bellarmine team.  In addition, the Bulldogs took three penalties which tired out the Bulldog defense.   North Valley was finally able to put one past the goalie and get on the scoreboard, however Bellarmine quickly responded with another goal to make it 4-1 at the end of the second period.

In the third period, the Bulldogs continued to own the puck and apply pressure on the Bellarmine net and mid-way through the period, North Valley scored  - AC John Morris (#88) from Carl Harter, and AC Rich Winingar (#87) also on an assist from Carl.  In the last minute of the game, Bellarmine was called for a penalty and with North Valley's goalie pulled, the Bulldogs were able to mount an attack of five skaters against Bellarmine's three, but it was just too late in the game and though North Valley dominated on the shot clock they were not able to score the equalizer.  This was North Valley's first loss of tthe season.

5/2/09 - NV 6, Bellarmine 4

The Bulldogs faced off against the Bellarmine Bells - generally considered a hockey power within the Silicon Valley.  Bellarmine has 5 different teams within the entire High School League at RollinIce.

North Valley took control of the game early by dominating on the "shot clock" and making their opportunities count.   The Bulldog's talented forward Kyle Boruff (#27) put put on a scoring clinic and had himself a "hat trick" in the first period!  Captain Carl Harter (#19) and Alternate Capatain Brad Zachary (#17) assisted on these goals - Carl 2, Brad 1.  The Bulldogs were in control of the game and the period ended with the score 3-0.

The second period saw the game turn upside down as Bellarmine gained control of loose pucks and began to put up some decent shots on North Valley's netminder - Zack Langston (#20).  Bellarmine scored four unanswered goals during the second period, and during this time the Bulldogs were unable to score on a couple of power plays, so the period ended with Bellarmine up 4-3!

In the third period, the Bulldogs decided to take back control of the game and started moving their feet to get to the puck and get more shots on net.  Brad Zachary (#17) was able to score on a nice pass from Carl Harter (#19) to tie the game at 4 each.  Then the Bulldogs had to kill off a two-man advantage for Bellarmine as both Devan Rhoe (#25) and AC Jon Morris (#88) were in the "sin bin" for interference and delay of game penalties, respectivley.  North Valley was able to kill off the entire penalty and Captain Carl Harter (#19) was able to score on a break away to put the Bulldogs ahead for good.  Kyle Boruff, not to be outdone, put in a nice "insurance goal" late in the third period - his fourth of the night.  This was a very physical game and the Bulldogs had to get "awakened" before they decided to put the game away.  The fans were treated to another great :come from behind" victory.  Zack Langston was solid in his net for the entire third period as there were plenty of shots - especially during the penalty kill.  The come back victory was a total team effort as some players did not end up on the score sheet but were able to put plenty of sustained pressure on Bellarmine - AC Rich Winingar (#87) showed plenty of hussle as he was constantly getting shots to the net and displayed solid "back checking" as a forward.  Luke Flood (#21) played another great game in his defensive role as he stepped up to spell the two senior defensemen, and AC Kevin Boruff put in some valuable time on the penalty kill during Bellarmine's two man advantage.  Great game Bulldogs! 

4/18/09 - NV 7, St. Lawrence 5

The Bulldogs were off to a slow start when St. Lawrence opened the scoring off of a NV turnover, however NV quickly responded with three unanswered goals of their own: AC  Brad Zachary (#17) from Captain Carl Harter (#19), AC Kevin Boruff (#12) unassisted, and again Brad (#17) on a tip in on a shot from AC Jon Morris (#88).    St. Lawrence scored two more goals as the first period came to a close, the score was tied up a 3 each

The second period saw no scoring, however, North Valley did have a Power Play and a Penatly Kill.

In the third period, St. Lawrence broke the tie with a quick score.  The Bulldogs again responded with an unassisted goal by AC Jon Morris (#88), which tied the game up at 4 each.  Then, the Bulldogs were the beneficiaries of another Power Play, and this time they were able to make it work, as AC Brad Zachary (#88) was able to score on a great assist from AC Jon Morris (#88) giving the Bulldogs the lead, 5-4 with just a few minutes remaining.  Carl Harter (#19) was able to take control of the puck from within his own zone, skate it out and put a great shot past the St. Lawrence goalie in order to go up 6-4.  However, St. Lawrence was able to score on an ensuing Power Play to draw back to within one goal, 6-5. 

With their goalie pulled for the extra attacker in the last minute of play, St. Lawrence was putting a massive pounding on North Valley's netminder, but Zack Langston's (#20) net was closed for the night   Carl was able to gain control of the puck and from deep within his own zone, he was able to fire the puck down and into the empty St. Lawrence net, to make the final score, 7-5.