CAHA League Play: RoughRiders 4 Rampage 2

The U18 Rocky Mountain RoughRiders fought off a few demons that have haunted them this season. Today they played the Colorado Rampage and turned back every challenge. The RoughRiders came away with a 4-2 victory against the Rampage in Monument, Colorado. The RoughRiders never trailed but the Rampage never gave them a lot of breathing room. Unlike previous encounters with the Rampage, this time the RoughRiders not only protected the lead but added to it.

The RoughRiders scored first early in the first period. The Rampage followed with a goal in the second period and tied the game at one apiece. The RoughRiders scored three and a half minutes later only to be followed by another Rampage goal five minutes later. The RoughRiders scored once more in the second and finished the period with a 3-2 lead. The RoughRiders closed out the scoring for the game late in the third period to take a 4-2 lead through the end of the game.

The Rampage out shot the RoughRiders 31-22 for the game. Both teams had fourteen penalties each. The RoughRiders had three power play goals and scored on a penalty shot. The Rampage were unable to convert a power play goal and scored their two goals even strength.

Official Gamesheet

Video from the game. RoughRiders are wearing the black jerseys.


Clip of the RoughRiders second goal on a penalty shot.

CAHA League Play: RoughRiders 2 Rampage 2

The Rocky Mountain RoughRiders U18 team had not played an NAPHL or CAHA game since October 24. However, they have been on the ice working hard at becoming a better hockey team. They played a strong game on Friday, November 12 at home against the Rampage, showing little, if any rust.

After a scoreless first period in this well played hockey game, the RoughRiders tallied the first goal followed by a Rampage goal three and a half minutes later. The second period would end with the score tied at 1-1. The Rampage took the lead and held a 2-1 advantage until the RoughRiders scored with 2:26 left in the game.

The game ended in a 2-2 tie with the Rampage outshooting the RoughRiders 38-31. Both teams will face off on Saturday in their final CAHA league game against each other this season.

Official Gamesheet

Video from the game. RoughRiders are wearing the white jerseys.

NAPHL Showcase San Jose: RoughRiders 4 San Jose 3

The Rocky Mountain RoughRiders finished up the NAPHL Showcase in San Jose with a 4-3 win over Orange County. The RoughRiders went 3-2-0 in San Jose.

Orange County scored the only goal in the first period and held a 1-0 lead until the RoughRiders scored four consecutive goals. Three of the goals came in the second period and one in the third. The RoughRiders out shot Orange County 39-19 in the game with three of their four goals scored on the power play.

The Roughriders are now 7-3-0 in NAPHL league play.

Official Gamesheet

Next Up CAHA League Play: RoughRiders vs. Colorado Rampage on Friday, November 12, 2010

NAPHL Showcase San Jose: Detroit Falcons 4 RoughRiders 0

In a match up between two teams tied for second place in the U18 Division of the NAPHL, the Detroit Falcons blanked the Rocky Mountain RoughRiders 4-0. The Falcons improved their record to 7-2-0 while the RoughRiders fell to 6-3-0 in NAPHL League play.

The RoughRiders fell behind early 2-0 in the first two minutes of the game. The Falcons scored their third goal in the second and closed out the scoring with a goal in the third period. The RoughRiders could night find a way to score throughout the game, including on ten power play opportunities. The RoughRiders out shot the Falcons 35-27.

The RoughRiders have a chance to bounce back with their final game of the Showcase in San Jose against Orange County later today (Sunday).

Official Gamesheet

NAPHL Showcase San Jose: RoughRiders 4 Boston Jr. Rangers 3

The Rocky Mountain RoughRiders U18 team defeated the Boston Jr. Rangers at the NAPHL Showcase in San Jose this morning. The RoughRiders opened the game with a 2-0 lead after one period of play. The RoughRiders held a 3-2 lead after two periods and never trailed in the game.

After the streak of five straight NAPHL wins came to an end last night, the RoughRiders were able to put together a much needed win this morning. The RoughRiders are now 6-2-0 in NAPHL league play. According to the official gamesheet, the Jr. Rangers out shot the RoughRiders 41-15. *Apparently the scorekeeper had the shots reversed. The RoughRiders actually out shot the Jr. Rangers 41-15. For more stats on the game follow the official gamesheet link below.

Official Gamesheet*

The RoughRiders have little time to enjoy the victory. They have another game this afternoon. The Detroit Falcons will be the fourth opponent during the San Jose trip. The RoughRiders are currently tied for second place among the eighteen teams in NAPHL.

NAPHL Showcase San Jose: Texas Tornado 5 RoughRiders 3

The Texas Tornado U18 team handed the Rocky Mountain RoughRiders their second loss in NAPHL league play. The outcome was disappointing as the RoughRiders had an opportunity to win its sixth straight league game. It was not to be. The RoughRiders gave up three goals in the second period and were never able to establish any kind of control in the game. The Tornado out shot the RoughRiders 21-20 in the game and scored the final goal into an empty net.

The RoughRiders fall to 5-2-0 in the NAPHL and the Tornado raise their record to 3-5-0. The RoughRiders will play two games on Saturday. The first will be against the Boston Jr. Rangers and the second will be against the Detroit Falcons.

Official Gamesheet