2012-2013 Line Combos

Forwards:

G.Latendress-M.Cammelleri(Assistant)-E.Lisin
B.Morrow(Captain)-R.Schremp-H.Zetterberg
R.Callahan-B.Boyes-C.Kobasew
Artychukin-P.Pelletier-M.Karsumus

Defensemen:

D.Byfuglien(Assistant)-A.Edler
L.Smid-K.Letang
T.Gilbert-A.Holden

Goalies:

M.Nittymaki
Kozybaev

Off-Season Maneuvers

A very forgettable draft class, had one bright side for Medicine Hat. Mika Nittymaki was drafted 25th, a steal for a player ranked in the top ten. This goalie will make an immediate impact for Medicine Hat, and will continue to for years to come. Anthony Holden was another good pick to fill in for the retired D-Man, Francois Boullion. Now to the key additions.

Key Additions:
Guillaume Latendresse
Enver Lisin
Mike Cammelleri
Henrik Zetterberg

Players Leaving:
Francois Boullion-Retired
Marc-Andre Fleury
Chad McAllister
Jean-Francois Jacques
Jarret Stoll
Tyler Kennedy

Yes a deal has been made, Chad McAllister and a 2nd round draft pick for Henrik Zetterberg and a 1st Round Pick. Also another big shocker, Mike Cammelleri is back! A year after being released he has been signed to a 1 year contract, and will be signed again after, as told by GM D'Angelo.

Round 1 Playoff Recap

The first round of Medicine Hat vs Los Angeles was very quick and one-sided. Los Angeles absolutely pounded a revamped Medicine Hat squad. It showed Medicine Hat how much they missed Cammelleri. It also showed, yet again, that Chad McAllister couldn't perform in key situation, and actually never. The only question is, who will McAllister be traded for?

Off-Season Moves

The Rookie draft was not a memorable one, or even worth mentioning for Medicine Hat, but some HUGE changes have been made.

Key Players Leaving:
Kyle Brodziak
Denis Grebeshkov
Mike Cammelleri
Brian Gionta

Key Additions:
Pascal Pelletier
Ryan Callahan
Tyler Kennedy

A big shocker in Medicine Hat, Mike Cammelleri has been shipped out for a younger player, Ryan Callahan. Mike Cammelleri has been the team captain since 2008-2009 season and has lead the team in points every year except one. But this move was inevitable. Chad McAllister, and extraordinary player is at the end of is contract and will demand a huge pile of money, so letting go the 7 million Brian Gionta, and 8 million Mike Cammelleri has made way for Chad McAllister's big 4 year $9.12m contract.

Stanley Cup Final Wrap-up+Awards

It wasn't a very close series due to DiPietro setting a franchise record for most shutouts in the playoffs. DiPietro played phenomenal and showed why he should have been starting the whole playoffs. He didn't face many shots in Game 1 but he turned away 26 shots in Game 2 and 24 in Game 3, only letting in one shot out of a total of 50 shots. The Magicians also proved they could win games without they're leading scorer, Mike Cammelleri. He was hip checked late in game 1 and suffered a broken leg.

A big congrats goes out to the following awards won by the Magicians:

Stanley Cup
Clarence S. Campbell
Conn Smythe-Mike Cammelleri
Vezina Trophy-Rick DiPietro

GOOD JOB MEDICINE HAT MAGICIANS!!!!

Stanley Cup Finals: Boston Bruins vs. Medicine Hat Magicians

Game 1

Boston 0 Medicine Hat 3

1st Period
M.Cammelleri (K.Letang, C.McAllister)
Shots are 5-3 for Medicine Hat

2nd Period
R.Schremp (A.Edler, J.Jacques)
Shots are 14-12 for Medicine Hat.

3rd Period
Cammelleri Injured
A.Hemsky (J.Tanabe, T.Gilbert) EN
Savard Injured

NOTE: Cammelleri is out until July 9th, the whole playoffs.

Game 2

Boston 0 Medicine Hat 3

1st Period
D.Byfuglien (L.Smid, C.McAllister)
Penalty Shot for Patrice Bergeron Saved by Rick DiPietro
B.Boyes (R.Schremp, B.Gionta)
R.Schremp (B.Boyes, B.Gionta)
Shots are 7-5 for Medicine Hat

2nd Period
No Goals
Shots are 18-10 for Medicine Hat

3rd Period
No Goals
Shots are 26-21 for Boston

Game 3

Boston 1 Medicine Hat 2

1st Period
No Goals
Shots are 5-5.

2nd Period
R.Shannon (S.Chistov, M.Sturm)
A.Hemsky (L.Smid, C.McAllister)
Shots are 9-9

3rd Period
C.McAllister (D.Byfuglien, A.Hemsky)
Shots are 26-25 for Medicine Hat

Game 4

Boston 3 Medicine Hat 4 (1OT)

1st Period
S.Chistov (M.Handzus, S.Curry)
K.Brodziak (B.Gionta, R.Schremp
Shots are 6-5 for Medicine Hat

2nd Period
D.Byfuglien (P.O'Sullivan, B.Gionta)
S.Chistov (S.Upshall)
T.Gilbert (L.Smid, D.Byfuglien)
Shots are 15-10 for Medicine Hat

3rd Period
S.Upshall (R.Shannon, A.Forsbacka)
Shots are 25-15 for Medicine Hat

1st OT Period
Boyes (Gionta) 2:18 Left

Conference Finals Recap

The Magicians advance to the Stanley Cup Finals for the first team ever. Props goes out to DiPietro for finishing out the series in fashion. It came down to the last game for Medicine Hat, they had many chances to win, but the goaltending of Cloutier stopped them until 20 seconds left where Ales Hemsky, just back from injuries, scored a goal top shelf to win the game and advance to the next round.