Flames Prospects in US Junior 2021-22

[dammage79]

Originally Posted by Sandman

Perhaps you're thinking of Igor Korolev? Sergei Berezin? Either way, I agree-he was advertised at the draft as being very conscious of his 200-ft game, and he's showing that. Top-20 in USHL scoring, top-5 in +/-.

EDIT: In 2008-09, Mikael Backlund (in his D+2 year) was sent to the Kelowna Rockets, where he put up a mere 30pts in 28 games (1.07 ppg), and his status as an NHLer was questioned. At 28 games, Nikoleev had 32pts (1.14 ppg) in a league that's considered hard to score in. Backlund's situation, as well as his style, are remarkably similar to that of Nikolaeev.

Kulemin. My bad. Belarusian I believe. He was the 2nd Russian after Grabovski in the post Sundin era.

Well, if he's trending like Backs, all the better. Middle 6 centers are also a premium position player.

[Sandman]

Jan.28:

Nik with the game-winner, as TC beats Lincoln 4-2. 31gp/11g/24a/35pts,+19, 33 PIM. Tied for 16th in scoring.

Sergeev stops 27 of 29. 1.55 GAA, .936%.

[Sandman]

Feb.5th:

Sergeev first star in a 5-0 win over powerhouse Chicago, stopping 21 shots. 1.49 GAA, .938%.

Nikolaev second star with 1g,2a, +2. 32gp/12g/26a/38pts,+21, 33 PIM. 19th overall (he's played less games than most ahead of him), 7th in plus/minus.

[Cheese]

Tri-City Storm 5 at Chicago Steel 0 - Status: Final
Saturday, February 5, 2022 - Fox Valley Ice Arena

Tri-City 2 0 3 - 5
Chicago 0 0 0 - 0

1st Period-1, Tri-City, Miller 15 0:41. 2, Tri-City, Wilmer 15 (Nikolaev, O'Hara), 7:44. Penalties-O'Hara Tc (tripping), 4:51; Livanavage Chi (boarding), 11:59; Miller Tc (kneeing), 19:39.

2nd Period- No Scoring.Penalties-Delaney Chi (cross checking), 2:55; Emerson Chi (tripping), 8:39; Dowiak Tc (head contact), 12:07.

3rd Period-3, Tri-City, Dowiak 7 (Cebrian, Miller), 0:09. 4, Tri-City, Nikolaev 12 (O'Hara, Wilmer), 5:23. 5, Tri-City, O'Hara 18 (Brindley, Nikolaev), 14:26 (PP). Penalties-Moldenhauer Chi (high sticking), 8:22; Miller Chi (high sticking), 13:07; Wheeler Tc (cross checking), 15:33; Gustafsson Chi (cross checking), 17:39.

Shots on Goal-Tri-City 8-7-15-30. Chicago 7-5-9-21.
Power Play Opportunities-Tri-City 1 / 6; Chicago 0 / 4.
Goalies-Tri-City, Sergeev 23-3-0-0 (21 shots-21 saves). Chicago, Manz 5-2-0-0 (30 shots-25 saves).
A-1,561
Referees-Default Referee, Jack Young.
Linesmen-Patrick Giles, Logan Wetekamp.


Storm break organization record in win

https://www.stormhockey.com/page/show/5189291-news


Tri-City wins 11th straight game for first time in history

GENEVA, IL. – The Tri-City Storm broke an organizational record in Saturday’s 5-0 road shutout of the Chicago Steel. The 2021-2022 team became the first in the Storm’s history to record 11 straight wins during a single season. Mitchell Miller, Jeremy Wilmer, Dane Dowiak, Ilya Nikolaev, and Cole O’Hara each netted a goal for Tri-City in the win. Arsenii Sergeev notched his league-leading sixth shutout of the season in goal for the Storm. Tri-City improved to 29-5-1-0 in the victory and will return to action tomorrow afternoon in another road game against the Steel.

Mitchell Miller gave the Storm a one-goal lead 41 seconds into Saturday’s 1st period. Miller’s goal was his 15th of the season. Jeremy Wilmer scored his 15th goal of the year at 7:44 of the period to put Tri-City ahead by two goals. Wilmer’s goal was assisted by Ilya Nikolaev and Cole O’Hara. The Storm outshot the Steel 8-7 in the 1st period and led 2-0 entering Saturday’s 2nd period.

Dane Dowiak scored nine seconds into the 3rd period following a scoreless 2nd period. The goal gave the Storm a three-goal lead in the game. Dowiak's goal was his 7th of the year. Kieran Cebrian and Mitchell Miller each recorded an assist on the scoring play. Ilya Nikolaev notched his 12th goal of the season at 5:23 of the 3rd period to give the Storm a four-goal lead in the game. Cole O’Hara and Jeremy Wilmer each notched an assist on the scoring play. Cole O’Hara scored his team-leading 18th goal of the season at 14:26 of the period to give Tri-City a 5-0 lead. Gavin Brindley and Ilya Nikolaev each recorded an assist on the play. O’Hara’s goal was netted on the powerplay and gave Tri-City its league-leading 46th powerplay goal of the season. Tri-City outshot Chicago 15-9 in the 3rd period and 30-21 overall in the game.

Arsenii Sergeev stopped all 21 of Chicago’s shots on net to notch his league-leading sixth shutout of the year. Christian Manz made 25 saves on 30 shots and recorded the loss in net. The Storm improved to 20-0-1-0 when leading after the 1st period and 22-0-1-0 when leading after the 2nd period. Tri-City now holds a nine-point lead over Chicago for first place in the USHL’s league standings.

Arsenii Sergeev was named the 1st Star of the Game with teammates Ilya Nikolaev and Cole O’Hara collecting 2nd and 3rd Star honors, respectively.

Tri-City hits the ice again on Sunday, February 6th, in a road game against the Chicago Steel. Puck drop for the game is set for 3:05pm CT. For the latest information regarding the Storm skate to www.StormHockey.com. #StormAhead

[Sandman]

Feb.6th:

Chicago gets revenge, beating the Storm 4-3 in OT. Nikolayev had 1a,+1, and 4 PIMs. 33gp/12g/27a/39pts,+22, 37 PIM. He is tied for 17th in scoring, but only 12 players in the top-20 have a better p/gp than his 1.18.

Sergeev stops 19 of 23. 1.58 GAA, .934%

[Sandman]

Sergeev gets Goaltender of the Week for the fourth time, and Chechelev wins Goaltender of the Week for the ECHL.

[D as in David]

Originally Posted by Sandman

Sergeev gets Goaltender of the Week for the fourth time, and Chechelev wins Goaltender of the Week for the ECHL.

Dustin Wolf, you're up next.

[Sandman]

Feb.11th:

Nikolayev had no points,-1 in a 3-2 win over Fargo. 34gp/12g/27a/39pts,+21, 37 PIM. 18th overall in scoring, 6th in plus/minus.

Sergeev got a rest for this one. 1.58 GAA, .934%

[Sandman]

Feb.12th:

Fargo beats TC 5-3. Sergeev was pulled after 5 goals on 25 shots. 1.72 GAA, .929%.

Nik with 1g,1a, +1. 35gp/13g/28a/41pts,+22, 39 PIM. Tied for 14th in scoring.

[bigrangy]

I like to see Nikolayev keep scoring. I wonder if he’s eligible for college still or if he’s aiming to play for the Heat next year?

[robertsfanatic]

Originally Posted by Sandman

Feb.12th:

Fargo beats TC 5-3. Sergeev was pulled after 5 goals on 25 shots. 1.72 GAA, .929%.

how good are you playing when a 5 goal on 25 shot performance drops your stats to 1.74 GA and .929 SV%? unreal.

[Sandman]

Originally Posted by bigrangy

I like to see Nikolayev keep scoring. I wonder if he’s eligible for college still or if he’s aiming to play for the Heat next year?

I fully expect him to be playing for the Heat next year. He looked pretty competent in the prospect games at camp this year.

[Samonadreau]

Originally Posted by Sandman

I fully expect him to be playing for the Heat next year. He looked pretty competent in the prospect games at camp this year.

Agreed, he came over here for a reason and if this was his audition to make the Heat he is passing with flying colors.

[sureLoss]

https://twitter.com/user/status/1494712158084427778

[robertsfanatic]

is it weird that this suspension makes me like him more?

[Sandman]

Tri-City loses to Omaha,3-2. No points for Nikolayev. 36gp/13g/28a/41pts,+22, 39 PIM. Tied for 16th in scoring, but only 12 skaters ahead of him have a better ppg than his 1.14. He is 5th in plus/minus.

Of course, no Sergeev due to suspension. 1.72 GAA, .929%, still by far the best goalie stats in the league-the next highest SV% is .914.

[cral12]

Originally Posted by robertsfanatic

is it weird that this suspension makes me like him more?

Sergeev, Russia for "Hextall".

Probably...

[Sandman]

Feb.25th:

Nikolayev had no points,+2 in a 7-1 win over Sioux Falls, which was a fight-filled affair. 37gp/13g/28a/41pts,+24, 39 PIM. 19th in scoring, 6th in plus/minus.

Sergeev had the night off, due to his suspension.

[Sandman]

Feb.26th:

Nik second star with 2a, even in a 4-1 win over Sioux Falls. Another penalty-filled night. Nik is 17th in USHL scoring.

[Sandman]

Mar.4th:

Tri-City loses to Des Moines, 2-0. No points for Nik. 39gp/13g/30a/43pts,+22, 41 PIM. 20th in scoring, although only 14 players in the top-20 have a better ppg than his 1.10. Tied for 7th in plus/minus.

No Sergeev again tonight. 1.72 GAA, .929%