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March 6th, 2013 Stampede escalate scoring against Jr. Oilers. The Cheyenne Stampede took two games in their series against the Tulsa Jr. Oilers in their last three game series of the season on March 1-3. The Stampede came up short in their first game, falling by a score of 5-2, before rebounding for a shootout win on Saturday night, and then dominating on Sunday with a 6-2 victory. The Stampede opened up the scoring on Friday, March 1 with a Kevin Rosset goal from Noah Eckebrecht midway through the first period. Tulsa would go on to score four goals before Drew Baggen and Rosset would connect to score the second goal of the game for the Stampede. Tulsa would top the win off with a fifth goal late in the game to give the Stampede a 5-2 loss. The Stampede came back strong in the second game of the weekend. Tulsa opened the scoring by putting two goals up in the first half of the game, before the Stampede came back to score three goals late in the period. Jimmie Kotilainen scored the first goal for Cheyenne, following an assist from Eckebrecht. Eckebrecht would notch another assist minutes later on Kevin Rosset's goal, before scoring one himself in the final seconds of the period, with Kotilainen and Heath Lantz getting the helpers on the goal. Tulsa would score the tying goal in the second period. Both teams were scoreless in the third and in the short overtime period. The game would need to be decided in a shootout, where Eckebrecht stepped up big for Cheyenne scoring the only goal from both teams in the best-of-five shootout. Goaltender Daniel Cepila stopped 29 of 32 shots in the game, as well as stopping all five shootout attempts. Sunday morning, Cheyenne showed up ready to play. Ryan Carroll netted the first goal of the game five minutes into the first period with Russell Armbruster and Cody Miller getting the assists. Tulsa would tie the game ten minutes later, but Rosset answered late in the first to take the lead, with Kotilainen and Eckebrecht both getting assists. The second period saw the Stampede explode to three goals, two from Armbruster and one from Kotilainen. Armbruster's two goals were both assisted by Miller and Carroll, while Kotilainen's goal came from Rosset and Eckebrecht. Tulsa would manage to put one more goal up towards the end of the period, but it was for not, as Carroll would score the last goal of the game in the third period, this time being assisted on the play by Dominic Manochio. Carroll finished the game with 4 points, while linemates Miller and Armbruster both had three points. Sam Mallory stopped 21 shots out of 23 in the Cheyenne victory. The Stampede will return home for a final regular season game against the rival Boulder Bison on March 8, before heading to Boulder on March 9. Following that, the Stampede will enter the WSHL playoffs in pursuit of the Thorne Cup. February 19, 2013 Cheyenne Stampede Donate "Military Appreciation" Funds The Cheyenne Stampede Jr. "A" Hockey Team recently donated funds to, two local Military Charities from the Cheyenne area. These Funds were raised as part of the proceeds from the sale of the teams Military Appreciation Custom Jersey sale and other donations received. Our first recipient was: The Cheyenne Community AIM Foundation founded by Glen and Annette Chavez. Cheyenne Community AIM Foundation supports military personnel as well as veterans with a free Thanksgiving Day Dinner. They also give out food baskets, Christmas trees, and have set up a support network to help military personnel. AIM stands for (Appreciates its Military).
Our second and final recipient was: F.E. Warren Air Force Base 90th Force Support Squadron. The Squadron is responsible for the Airman Support Family Readiness Center. Its mission is to support the men and women, and their families, assigned to F.E. Warren Air Force Base, including the men and women who work on the base, support the missile complex, or are deployed overseas.
Both organizations received $500 from the Cheyenne Stampede Jr "A" Hockey Team, According to Mark Lantz, The Stampede's GM/Owner "the boys were very excited about these donations and are looking forward to making the "Military Appreciation Weekend" an annual event" The Stampede are on the road for the next 2 weeks, but return home on March 8th at 7:35pm to play their final regular season game, before heading into playoffs! Photos Courtesy of Kevin Mallory February 10, 2013 Stampede split home and home series against rival Bison
The first matchup was on Friday Feb. 8, in Boulder. The game started with the Stampede coming out fast in the first period to start the game, in which the Stampede had multiple shots that rang off the post. The second period was a different story though, as the Stampede were not able to get anything going, and 9 minutes into the period, Boulder struck first. Boulder put two more into the net at two minute intervals each to take a 3–0 lead. The third period saw the Stampede get on the board on a powerplay, when Noah Eckebrecht threaded a pass from the corner to Kevin Rosset on the far post for the quick snap shot. It would be the Stampede's lone tally of the game. Looking to avenge their loss the previous night, the Stampede came out strong at home on Feb. 9. Noah Eckebrecht chiseled in the first goal following assists from Heath Lantz and Ryan Demyen. Eckebrecht stuffed the puck in off the rebound late in the first period. The Bison put a powerplay goal in mid-way through the second period to the tie the game. New Swedish import Jimmie Kotilainen broke the tie with his first goal of the year for the Stampede. Russell Armbruster and new defensemen Cody Miller both had assists on the play. Defenseman Dario Trupina scored just under a minute later, where he rifled a shot home following an assist from Demyen. Midway through the third period, Cody Miller completed a stretch pass to Kevin Rosset, who went in on a breakaway and beat the goalie clean to seal the 4–1 victory. The Stampede will next head to Ogden, Utah to take on the Ogden Mustangs Feb. 15-17 starting a three week period of away games for the Stampede. The next home game for the Stampede will be on March 8. WHO ARE THE CHEYENNE STAMPEDE? If you've ever wondered who, what, when, why?...about the Cheyenne Stampede Junior A Hockey Team! This is the definitive recruitment video for the Cheyenne Stampede Junior A Hockey Team. Complete with player interviews, Coaching staff interviews, game action highlights, and more. This is a "MUST SEE" video for parents and kids with an interest in joining the Cheyenne Stampede organization. This 30 minute documentary style informational video covers everything from joining the Stampede Team to the players community service efforts, training habits, gym workouts, practice sessions, physical therapy, rehabilitation, study hall and other off-ice behavior. Hear directly from the Team's Medical Director, Education Coordinator, General Manager and Billet Coordinator as they inform you of their interaction with the players. An in depth interview with a Billet family mom is included to share the experience of housing an out of town hockey player. Filmed and produced by DGW Video Productions LLC, this video includes everything you need to know about the team and how they shape the character of their players to not only be outstanding hockey players, but exceptional citizens as well. January 28, 2013 Stampede sweep the Moose
The Cheyenne Stampede opened their three game home series with a 2-0 win against the Salt Lake City Moose on Jan. 25. The game was not only the first game of the weekend for the Stampede though, it was also the first hockey game Wyoming Governor Matt Mead had ever attended. The 32nd Governor of Wyoming arrived to the game early, just after the warm up and met all of the players, and gave a bit of a pre-game speech. He told the team that he wanted them to play well, before going player to player and shaking all of their hands. He said that seeing them get suited up brought back memories of his own high school and college football days. "I love the competitive atmosphere" he said. The Governor also did the ceremonial puck drop to start the game. The game's first period passed scoreless, as the game quickly turned into a dual between goaltenders. Sam Mallory for the Stampede stood tall throughout the game, shutting out the Moose, stopping all 35 shots. The Stampede got on the board just 42 seconds into the second period, when Russell Armbruster scored the go ahead goal. Ryan Carroll had the assist on the play, and would finish the game with two points, as he scored the empty netter at the end of the game to give the Stampede the 2-0 lead. The Cheyenne Stampede followed up their Friday night victory with a 6-5 win Saturday Jan. 26. The Stampede were first to get on the board when Tyler Elkins passed the puck to Noah Eckebrecht, who set up Ryan Demyen for the first goal of the night. Former Stampede players Brandon Luke and Wayne Hoffman teamed up for the tying goal by Salt Lake. The Moose netted another goal on a shorthanded attempt to take a 2-1 lead. On a powerplay late in the period though, Heath Lantz jammed a puck in for Stampede following a play in which Trevor Zakrajsek and Eckebrecht moved the puck around to Lantz. Salt Lake managed to take the lead again though in the final minutes of the first period. The Stampede again tied the game in the second period when Eckebrecht scored the lone goal of the period following an assist from Kevin Rosset. The first ten minutes of the third period showcased an aggressive Stampede, as both Kevin Rosset and Ryan Demyen scored powerplay goals. Rosset then went on a tear and scored an unassisted shorthanded goal, in which he dangled through the offensive zone and put the puck past the goaltender. Salt Lake managed to score twice more, but were unable to get the equalizer as the Stampede won 6-5. The stage was set for a final showdown on Sunday, Jan. 27, and the teams did not disappoint. Both teams came out flying and played an aggressive style. This resulted in a scoreless first period, with both goaltenders playing strong in net. Salt Lake City opened the scoring just under a minute into the second period though to take a 1-0 lead. The Stampede converted on a powerplay, when Dominick Manochio let a blast go from the point, that was deflected by Dorran Masters in front of the net. Russell Armbruster also had an assist on the play. Late in the period, the Stampede converted with the extra man again, as Demyen moved the puck to Heath Lantz, who then deflected the puck across the crease to Rosset who hammered the puck home from the doorstep. In the third period, Noah Eckebrecht scored to give Cheyenne a 3-1 lead. Rosset and Demyen had the assists on the goal. The Moose managed to score just 24 seconds later, but Cheyenne withstood a concerted effort and managed to score the empty netter when Eckebrecht threaded a pass through the neutral zone to Rosset, who then scored on the empty goal. The Stampede will next head to El Paso on Jan. 27, the beginning of a long series of road games. The Stampede will next play at home against the Boulder Bison on Feb. 9. January 26, 2013 Stampede shutout Salt Lake City Moose
The game's first period passed scoreless, as the game quickly turned into a dual between goaltenders. Sam Mallory for the Stampede stood tall throughout the game, shutting out the Moose, stopping all 35 shots. The Stampede got on the board just 42 seconds into the second period, when Russell Armbruster scored the go ahead goal. Ryan Carroll had the assist on the play, and would finish the game with two points, as he scored the empty netter at the end of the game to give the Stampede the 2-0 lead. Stampede Coach Marty Quarters said after the game that "our guys should be thankful Sam was in net" praising the strong goaltending performance from the Cheyenne native. He went on to say that the team was outworked by Salt Lake though, and that they will need a better effort going forward. He also said that, "This team has found a way to respond," referring to the team's ability to adjust to difficult situations throughout the season. The Stampede will take on the Salt Lake City Moose again on Saturday Jan. 26 at 7:30 p.m. November 25, 2012 Stampede show strong effort against Division leading El Paso The Stampede's first game of the weekend was on Jan. 11, and saw a strong offense performance from the visiting Rhinos. El Paso put 6 goals up on the Stampede, while shutting them out. Goaltender Daniel Cepila faced 55 shots and made 49 shots on the night. The Stampede finished the game going 0-7 on the powerplay, and hungry for a win. The Stampede came out strong on Satuday night, getting on the board midway through the first period on a powerplay goal by Ryan Demyen, with the assists coming from Kevin Rosset and Noah Eckebrecht. El Paso tied the game three minutes later off an Aaron Rasmussen goal that tied the game. The Stampede went on a 5-on-3 powerplay late in the period. The Stampede moved the puck well down low, defenseman Dario Trupina moving the puck to Heath Lantz, who then hooked up on a pass to Rosset who drove the net and scored a go ahead goal to go up 2-1 at the end of the first. The second period saw Rosset score again, as he received a pass from Dorran Masters and wheeled up the ice before beating the goaltender high with a quick shot. The second period also saw the Stampede go on a 5-on-3 penalty kill following a 5 minute major penalty. The Stampede stood strong though, as they weathered the storm and killed the penalty in what could have been a game changer for El Paso. Instead, the Stampede turned around and scored on their own powerplay at the tail end of the second period. Ryan Demyen netted a goal of a shot just left of the slot, in which he beat the goaltender on the low far side. Dario Trupina got his second assist of the night while goaltender Sam Mallory also chipped in an assist on the play. El Paso did manage to score twice in the third period, but the Stampede held the Rhino's, and with a strong showing in net, in which Mallory faced 50 shots, they held on to win the game. The stage was set for a big finale on Sunday, and the teams did not disappoint. El Paso got on the board first, and quick, scoring just fourteen seconds into the game. They followed that up with another goal just 20 seconds later for a 2-0 lead. The Stampede made some changes, and put in goaltender Sam Mallory for the rest of the game. Kevin Rosset got the Stampede on the board with a powerplay goal that saw both Ryan Demyen and Heath Lantz get assists on the play. Ryan Carroll scored a little under two minutes later. Ian Johnson moved the puck to Alex Johansons who then passed to Carroll, where he drove the net hard and tucked the puck in on the backhand to tie the game at two apiece. Cheyenne started the second period on the powerplay, but surrendered a shorthanded goal early in the period. It wasn't until later in the period that the Stampede capitalized on a powerplay, where Ryan Demyen buried a goal with Rosset and Eckebrecht notching the assists. The teams continued trading powerplay goals, as El Paso scored again, only for Noah Eckebrecht to tie the game at 4 apiece at the end of the second. Ryan Demyen scored again on the powerplay to give the Stampede a short lived lead. El Paso managed to tie the game midway through the third period. Late in the third period, Ryan Demyen moved the puck up the ice before sliding it to Noah Eckebrecht, who then fired a low shot far side that beat the goaltender and wrapped around the inside of the net and shot out. It was a lightning quick play, and the referees nullified the goal. El Paso then capitalized on the second chance, and scored the go ahead goal, before then scoring on the empty net to finish the game 7-5. The Stampede will next head to Arizona to take on the Red Hawks, before coming home to play the Salt Lake City Moose in their last three game series at home.
Stampede split showcase series 2-2 The Stampede's powerplay put on a clinic against the Seattle Totems on Dec. 21, going 3-for-5. The Stampede started the game aggressive and got on the board early when Noah Eckebrecht netted the opening goal early in the first. Petr Novak responded for Seattle on a powerplay late in the first to tie the game. The second half of the game truly showcased the Stampede's powerplay. Only two minutes into the period, Ryan Demyen scored a goal off a Heath Lantz assist. The Stampede scored on the powerplay again when Ryan Carroll scored following assists from both Kevin Rosset and Eckebrecht. The final Stampede goal came from Ian Johnson, after receiving passes from Dorran Masters and Ryan Demyen. Seattle managed one more goal late in the game, but the Stampede were victorious, winning 4-2. Goaltender Sam Mallory also stood tall in net for the Stampede, stopping 42 of 44 shots. Cheyenne got their first win of the tournament on Dec. 20, when they topped the San Diego Gulls 3-2. Noah Eckebrecht got the opening goal off an Alex Johansons assist just 33 seconds into the game. San Diego scored twice to take a lead heading into the second period, but the Stampede rebounded. Johansons scored to tie the game, with the assists going to Drew Baggen and Trevor Zakrajsek. Defenseman Dominick Manochio scored the game winner on the powerplay following an assist from Kevin Rosset. The Stampede played Daniel Cepila in net, where he blocked 34 of 36 shots. The Stampede lost the second game of the tournament on Dec. 19, when they lost to the Idaho Junior Steelheads 4-1. Idaho scored twice in the first period, and twice in the second period, while the Stampede scored once in the second when Noah Eckebrecht and Kevin Rosset teamed up on a play, allowing Eckebrecht to score. Sam Mallory played in net, and had 35 saves on 38 shots, the last goal was on an empty net. The Stampede got on the board first and early with Armbruster's unassisted goal, and then continued to put on the pressure. The Ice Jets got on the board in the second period with a goal from Yannick Aube, but the Stampede came back aggressive on the powerplay less than a minute later, when Ryan Demyen buried a goal with Armbruster and Denver Lloyd notching the assists. Dallas responded with a powerplay of their own before scoring the go ahead goal late in the game. Goaltender Daniel Cepila played well in net for Cheyenne, stopping 28 of 31 shots. December 19th, 2012 Stampede drops first game of WSHL showcase
The Stampede got on the board first and early with Armbruster's unassisted goal, and then continued to put on the pressure. The Ice Jets got on the board in the second period with a goal from Yannick Aube, but the Stampede came back aggressive on the powerplay less than a minute later, when Ryan Demyen buried a goal with Armbruster and Denver Lloyd notching the assists. Dallas responded with a powerplay of their own before scoring the go ahead goal late in the game. Goaltender Daniel Cepila stood tall in net for Cheyenne, stopping 28 of 31 shots. The Stampede look to rebound in today's matchup against the defending Idaho Junior Steelheads. The puck drop is at 11:45 a.m. Pacific Standard Time. December 16th, 2012 Stampede take home and home series against Cowboys
The Stampede faced off against the University of Wyoming Cowboys in what is becoming a yearly matchup of heated interstate rivals. The Stampede are now 4-0 all-time against the Cowboys. In addition to the victory on Saturday night, the Stampede also had their first ever teddy bear toss, whereupon scoring the first goal of the game, fans showered the ice with over 500 teddy bears to be donated to local charities. Friday night's game started with both teams playing a gritty physical style that both teams are known for. The Stampede showed an offensive onslaught that saw team captain Drew Baggen chip in the first goal off of an assist from defenseman Dorran Masters early in the first period. Alex Johansons scored the second goal of the game with Baggen picking up an assist on the play. This was followed by Ryan Demyen scoring with the assists from Denver Lloyd and Russell Armbruster. The Cowboys managed to get on the board in the first when Mitch Nelson took the puck on a breakaway and scored through the five hole. The second period saw the Stampede's powerplay go to work, as Ryan Carroll netted a powerplay goal for the Stampede. The tic-tac-toe style goal saw Noah Eckebrecht move the puck to Ian Johnson, who then fed it across to Carroll for the tap in goal. Demyen picked up his second goal of the game a little over a minute later. Dorran Masters was next credited with a goal following a clearing attempt on the penalty kill that hit the goaltender, and was then knocked in by the UW defensemen into his own net. Demyen struck again on the powerplay to complete his hat-trick for the night. In the third period, Elliot Bauder for UW scored an even strength goal, but that was the final tally for the Pokes as Levi Shryack and Austin Krants both scored to give the Stampede the 9-2 win. Stampede goaltender Cody Stein played phenomenally, only allowing 2 goals on 33 shots. Saturday night's game saw the Stampede play in front of a record crowd at the Cheyenne Ice and Events Center. The Stampede scored a little over four minutes into the game when Denver Lloyd scored following an assist from Dario Trupina. Following the goal the ice was showered in teddy bears by fans for charity. A few minutes later, the Stampede scored again when Kevin Rosset moved the puck to Trevor Zakrajsek in the slot, who then fired a snapshot that beat the goaltender high. UW got on the board early in the second period when Ben Squires scored to pull UW within one. Rosset responded shortly afterward with a goal assisted by Ryan Carroll. Russell Armbruster scored a shorthanded goal a few moments later to give the Stampede a hearty lead. The goal was assisted by Ryan Demyen. UW managed one more tally in the second period, but any hope of a comeback was crushed when Armbruster scored again following him and Demyen hooking up on the play for a second time. The final goal of the game saw the roles reversed, as Armbruster assisted on Demyen's goal to give the Stampede the 6-2 victory over the UW Cowboys. The Stampede will head to Las Vegas to play in the Western States Hockey League Showcase, and will play four games, starting with a matchup against the Dallas Ice Jets on Tuesday Dec. 18. The Stampede will return home January 11th, 2013 for a matchup against league powerhouse, the El Paso Rhino's. According to Mark Lantz, GM for the Stampede "these games will be our Cancer Awareness Weekend and the Stampede will don their newest jersey's in honor of the awareness weekend" Lantz went onto say that they are encouraging everyone who attends to wear pink" December 9th, 2012
The Cheyenne Stampede went 1-1 during their home-and-home series against the Boulder Bison on Dec. 7- through-8. The Stampede won handily in Boulder on Friday night Dec. 7 by a score of 4-1, before returning home Saturday night where Boulder went up 3-0 to win the game. The Stampede headed to Boulder for the first game of their two game weekend against the Boulder Bison. The Stampede wasted no time getting on the board Dec. 7, when Ryan Carroll scored just 45 seconds into the first period off of an assist from Dario Trupina and Dominick Manochio. The Stampede went up 2-0 midway through the first period on the powerplay. Noah Eckebrecht and Carroll both assisted on Kevin Rosset's powerplay goal. Boulder's Jake Spinder managed to chip in a goal for Boulder at the end of the first, but it would prove to be the lone goal the Bison would score all game. Ryan Demyen and Russell Armbruster both scored unassisted goals in the second period, with Demyen scoring short handed. The third period went scoreless giving the Stampede the win over their rivals from last year. Saturday, Dec. 8 saw the Stampede return home for their game against the Bison. The game started out aggressive and showcased both teams physical presence. The first period went scoreless as both teams spent a lot of time on the penalty kill. Boulder was the first team to get on the board when Ryan Gauthier scored on the powerplay late in the second period. The third period saw the Boulder's Ryan Gauthier score twice more, another on the powerplay and one shorthanded to give Boulder the 3-0 win. The Stampede will next play the University of Wyoming Cowboys in home-and-home series, starting with Dec. 14 in Laramie and concluding Saturday Dec. 15 back in Cheyenne at the Cheyenne Ice and Events Center, with puck drop at 7:30 p.m. The Stampede will also have their first Teddy Bear toss against the UW Cowboys, in which fans will shower the ice with teddy bears after the first goal scored by the Stampede. The bears will then be donated to local charities for Christmas. November 28, 2012 Stampede Hockey Announces First Teddy Bear Toss, Presented by WIPEOUT COFFEE
Cheyenne, WY: The forecast is for a downpour of teddy bears when the first goal is scored by the Cheyenne Stampede in their game against the University of Wyoming Cowboys on December 15. New teddy bears will rain down on the ice from fans in the stands. High drifts are expected, as the teddy bears pile up. The teddy bears will be donated to local charities just in time for Christmas. Mark Lantz, General Manager of the Cheyenne Stampede, says he hopes the blizzard of bears will become an annual tradition. "We want every child in Cheyenne to get a teddy bear for Christmas. Our fans are the most giving and caring in the world. Teddy bear drops are a hockey tradition, and we're proud to bring it to Cheyenne!" Anyone bringing a new teddy bear to the game on December 15th will get a dollar off their ticket, Lantz added. There is a regular season matchup scheduled the week before the teddy bear blitz. The Stampede are hosting their most fierce rivals, the Boulder Bison on Saturday Dec. 8th, with the puck dropping at 7:35pm at the Cheyenne Ice and Events Center. As always they will be inviting fans of all ages to join them for the post game skate, sponsored by Chick-Fil-A. The week after that, on December 15th, watch for flying teddy bears in the Cheyenne Ice and Events Center. Want to see what it looks like? Here's a video of a teddy bear blitz held by the Green Bay Gamblers:
November 25, 2012 Cheyenne Stampede Hockey By Matt Humphrey, Cheyenne Stampede Staff Writer
The Stampede completed the sweep Nov. 25 and they set the tone early. The Stampede scored in the first minutes of the game with a Kevin Rosset goal that was assisted by Noah Eckebrecht. New Mexico tied the game up after killing off a five minute penalty, but the Stampede offense roared back, scoring 2 more goals in the first period. Defenseman Dominick Manochio unleashed a slapshot from the point that Thayne Trumbull tipped in on the powerplay. Levi Shryack then tipped in a shot from Ian Johnson to give the Stampede the lead heading into the second. Not even a minute into the second period, Andrew Baggen assisted on Rosset's second goal of the day. New Mexico answered with a goal, but the Stampede quickly returned the favor, when Trevor Zakrajsek sniped a goal from the faceoff dot on a rush. New Mexico only managed one more goal, before the Stampede scored three unanswered through the second and third to give them an 8-3 win. Noah Eckebrecht, Ryan Demyen and Kevin Rosset had the last three goals. Rosset also had a hat-trick on the night. The Stampede put on an absolute clinic Saturday Nov. 24, scoring six goals in the first period alone. Ryan Demyen, Noah Eckebrecht, and Kevin Rosset each had two goals apiece in the game, with Derek Smith, Levi Shryack, Russell Armbruster, and Thayne Trumbull all scoring goals as well. Everything clicked for the Stampede as they scored on the powerplay, killed off all their penalties, and never let off the gas, cruising to a 10-2 victory. Friday Nov. 23 saw the Stampede open their weekend against New Mexico, and both teams traded goals throughout the game. Trevor Zakrajsek netted the first goal off a Ryan Carroll assist as the lone goal in the first period. The second period saw the Renegades get on the board off a powerplay goal, but the Stampede answered with two powerplay goals of their own. Levi Shryack and Dorran Masters both scored to give the Stampede a 3-1 lead heading into the third. The Renegades scored early in the third only to be answered by Kevin Rosset who connected a pass to Noah Eckebrecht who then scored. New Mexico scored two more goals to tie the game at four apiece. The Stampede rallied, and took the game into their hands scoring three goals in the last seven minutes of the game. Andrew Baggen scored the game winner, followed by Dorran Masters getting his second of the game on the powerplay. Ryan Demyen wrapped the game up with a final goal. The Stampede will have a week off from games, before heading to Boulder for a game on Dec. 7, and then returning home for a game against Boulder on Dec. 8. November 19, 2012 Stampede digs deep, take two of three games over the weekend
The Cheyenne Stampede took two of their three games over the weekend of Nov. 16-17 against the Arizona Red Hawks. The Stampede opened up their weekend with 2-0 shut-out victory on Friday Nov. 16, before falling to Arizona 3-1 on Saturday Nov. 17. They then rebounded and grinded out a 2-1 overtime victory Sunday afternoon on Nov. 18. The Stampede were first to get on the board on Friday night with a Kevin Rosset goal midway through the first period off a Noah Eckebrecht pass from the corner. Eckebrecht found Rosset alone in the slot and fed him a pass that he buried into the goal to give the Stampede a 1-0 lead. Throughout a penalty filled second and third period, the Stampede penalty kill unit showed up big, and backstopped by goaltender Daniel Cepila, they held off the Red Hawks throughout the game. The Stampede clinched the game late in the third period with a goal from Ryan Demyen with assists from Ryan Carroll and Kevin Rosset. Cepila held in for the shutout as well, stopping all 25 shots that Arizona threw at him. Saturday night's game saw Arizona score late in the first and early in the second to take a 2-0 lead. The Stampede responded when Kevin Rosset took the puck coast to coast to score the Stampede's lone tally of the game. Arizona managed to score once more in the second period, and were able to hold the Stampede off throughout the rest of the game. The Stampede never stopped coming and fired off 36 shots on goal but to no avail as Arizona held on for the victory with a 3-1 score. Sunday afternoon saw the Stampede come out with renewed intensity, but surrendered the first goal to Arizona six minutes into the first period. The Stampede and the Red Hawks engaged in a gritty, grind it out style game with a lot of physicality. In the second period, the Stampede tied the game with a Kevin Rosset shorthanded goal. The rest of the second and the third period went by with both teams having multiple scoring opportunities. The teams also pounded each other the whole game. Late in the third period, the Stampede went on a 5-on-3 powerplay to finish the period and to start the 5 minute overtime period. During this powerplay, Ryan Demyen netted the game winner off a rebound from Heath Lantz. Russell Armbruster also notched an assist on the play to give the Stampede the win. Coach Marty Quarters commented on the weekend saying, "We're happy we got four points, but would like to get the full six." He said the key to the team is "to focus on the task at hand." Following their two losses against the Brahmas the previous week, Quarters said that the team needed to gain some confidence and they came out strong on Friday night to get the win. He also praised Arizona, saying "they're better than their record." Quarters said the key to their rebound Sunday was they renewed their physical play, nearly doubling their hits per game from Saturday night. "We're in the grind right now." Quarters said, referring to being in the middle of a junior hockey season. The Stampede will next host the New Mexico Renegades on Nov. 23 with puck drop at 7:35 p.m. at the Cheyenne Ice and Events Center. Tickets are available by calling 307-433-0024 or at www.CheyenneStampede.com "This should be an emotional matchup as the Stampede opened their WSHL Season against the Renegades with a sweep at New Mexico, Kind of a Blood in their Eye Game" , according to Mark Lantz the Stampede's GM. November 17, 2012
By Matthew Humphrey, Cheyenne Stampede Staff Writer
The Stampede were first to get on the board with a Kevin Rosset goal midway through the first period off a Noah Eckebrecht pass from the corner found Rosset alone in the slot. He buried the goal to give the Stampede a 1-0 lead. Throughout a penalty filled second and third period, the Stampede penalty kill unit showed up big, and backstopped by goaltender Daniel Cepila, they held off the Red Hawks throughout the game. The Stampede clinched the game late in the third period with a goal from Ryan Demyen with assists from Ryan Carroll and Kevin Rosset. Cepila held in for the shutout as well, stopping all 25 shots that Arizona threw at him. Rosset also continued his run in points, adding two on the night to give him a team high 8 goals and 13 points. The Stampede will continue their three game series against the Red Hawks on Saturday Nov. 17 at 7:35 p.m. The Stampede will wear their military uniforms for the final times to finish up the series against Arizona as well. November 15, 2012 Stampede sign Central High football star
Edeen is relishing the challenge of advancing his career. "I feel good moving up from the high school team. Taking a step up and playing with the big boys." Edeen's football coach, Brick Cegelski commented on Edeen's work ethic and athleticism, saying "His work ethic is above and beyond. He loves competition. He's a real tough competitor." Stampede coach Marty Quarters also mentioned Edeen's work ethic commenting, "He brings desire and work ethic." Seth Edeen is another example of homegrown talent joining the ranks of the Stampede, in addition to forward Heath Lantz, and goaltender Sam Mallory. Edeen joining the Stampede is also a boost to local hockey, as Cheyenne fans have another home town boy to root for. Edeen played last year for the Cheyenne Capitals high school team. Quarters hopes that Edeen's time with the Stampede will help his development as a player, and allow him to move on in the hockey world. Edeen is well known not only for hockey, but also for football, where Coach Cegelski commented on his game, "Seth had a great year, always gave 100%." He went on to say that Edeen was a main factor on the field throughout the season as well. Cegelski wishes Edeen the best as he heads on to play junior hockey, mentioning, "He'll be an outstanding player, he is a tough young man and as tough as he is in football, it will carry over." Edeen also touched on the similarities between football and hockey. "Long bus trips, working out with the team, a lot of time and dedication to play at the highest level." Edeen also said that he hopes to eventually move on to play in either the USHL or the NAHL, or possibly even attain a scholarship to college. The Cheyenne Stampede take on the Arizona Redhawks this weekend at the Cheyenne Ice and Events Center, The puck drops at 7:35pm both Friday and Saturday and at 1:00pm for the Sunday Matinee. According to Mark Lantz, Stampede GM, "Friday night has been dubbed as Central High Night and is a fundraiser for CHS Cheer. Special discounted tickets are available from Central Cheerleaders, and then during the Saturday and Sunday games the Stampede will don their Military Jerseys for the last time this season, in a final salute to our military" November 11, 2012 Cheyenne Stampede come close, drop two games to Texas Brahmas
The Stampede won their first game of the weekend on Friday Nov. 9 by a score of 2-1. The First period was scoreless, with both teams' goaltenders outperforming each other. The period was a physical one, as both teams fought hard in the corners to gain possession of the puck. The second period continued to showcase the goaltending, as Stampede net minder Sam Mallory turned away shot after shot. The Stampede managed to get on the board first as Ryan Carroll moved the puck into the offensive zone before dishing it off to Noah Eckebrecht in the high slot. Eckebrecht then launched a wrist shot that beat the Texas goalie cleanly, giving the Stampede a 1-0 lead. The game deciding goal was early in the third period. On a powerplay, Dario Trupina held the puck behind his own net, as Russell Armbruster swooped low and picked up the puck, before going end to end, splitting the Texas defense and putting a shot over the blocker of the goalie. The Brahmas managed one goal in the third, with Jack Norling netting a powerplay goal. Texas was unable to get anything else though, as the Stampede defense and goaltender held the line.
The second period showcased the Texas offense though, as they scored three goals to take the lead. Kevin Rosset scored on a shorthanded attempt late in the period, but it was the last offense the Stampede would get, as they could not solve the opposing goaltender Eric Messer. The third period saw Texas score one last goal to bring the score to 5-3, even as the Stampede continued to barrage the opposing team with shots. Game three of the series opened with both teams showcasing their defense, as the first period went scoreless. The second period showed more offense though, as Texas got on the board first. The Stampede's powerplay went to work mid-way through the period, as Heath Lantz netted what turned out to be the lone tally for the Stampede of the game. The third period saw the Brahmas score the game winner, but the Stampede never let up, continually pummeling the opposing team with both hits and shots. The Stampede racked up 54 shots, (compared to 22 from Texas(, on goal, and was relentless in front of the net, but to no avail as the Brahmas defense and goalie shut the door, resulting in a 2-1 loss for the Stampede. The Stampede will look to bounce back as they take on the Arizona Redhawks Nov. 16-18. Nov. 16 is also Central High School night for fans. Puck drop is 7:30 p.m. local time.November 5, 2012 Cheyenne Stampede Sweep First Road Trip
The Cheyenne Stampede had a successful road trip, taking all six points in their first away game series of the season against the New Mexico Renegades on Nov. 2-4. The Stampede won Friday night's game in a shootout 3-2, but followed it up with a powerhouse performance Saturday night winning 9-3 before coming back strong again Sunday morning with a 4-1 win. The Cheyenne Stampede started the weekend on Nov. 2, this following the long bus drive to Rio Rancho, New Mexico. The Renegades got on the board early in the first period on a powerplay goal. The Renegades banked again early in the second to have the two goal advantage. Midway through the period though, the Stampede struck, with a goal coming from Kevin Rosset assisted by Noah Eckebrecht. The Stampede continued to unleash shot after shot on the New Mexico goaltender, amounting 44 shots throughout the game. Midway in the third period, on a powerplay, Kevin Rosset tied the game for his second goal of the night. The goal was assisted by Ian Johnson and Noah Eckebrecht. The game went into overtime, but to no avail, as the game had to be decided in a shootout. Through 5 rounds of shooters, the Stampede emerged on top with goals coming from Noah Eckebrecht, Ryan Demyen, and Russell Armbruster, while goaltender Daniel Cepila stood tall in net to give the Stampede the 3-2 victory. Game two of the series took place on Saturday Nov. 3, in which the Stampede offense put on a clinic, blasting 54 shots on goal, and netting nine of them. New Mexico struck first, within the first minute of the opening period, only to see Ryan Carroll tie the game off an assist from Dorran Masters and Josh Greenaker. The Renegades scored again in the first, but the Stampede answered back with three more goals in the first period. Trevor Zakrajesk, Russell Armbruster, and Dario Trupina all netted goals in the first period. The second period continued to showcase the Stampede offense as Noah Eckebrecht scored the lone goal of the second period. Eckebrecht found the back of the net again early in the third period. The Renegades found a little offense as they got their third goal, but the Stampede answered with another three goals, this time from Ryan Demyen, Alex Johansons, and Thayne Trumbull. Game three of the series took place Sunday Nov. 4, and saw the Stampede again show up big. Kevin Rosset and Noah Eckebrecht teamed up again to net the first goal, as Rosset again found the back of the net at the midpoint of the first period. Josh Greenaker had an assist on Thayne Trumbull's second period goal to give the Stampede the 2-0 lead. New Mexico managed one goal in the game, but it was to no avail as the Stampede saw Heath Lantz score late in the second off assists from Ryan Demyen and Dario Trupina. Ryan Carroll finished off the scoring at the ten minute mark in the third. Tyler Elkins had the assist on the goal. General manager Mark Lantz commented on the weekend, specifically on Saturday night's performance, saying "The team was very businesslike; they came to get their job done." He went on to say how important road wins are, and that they will play a large part in the conference standings. The Stampede will return home for their military appreciation weekend on Nov. 9-11. They will host the Texas Brahmas, with puck drop at 7:30 Friday night. November 1, 2012 Stampede Honoring U.S. Military
The Cheyenne Stampede will be honoring the United States Military the weekend of Nov. 9 while hosting the Texas Brahmas for Military Appreciation Weekend. The Stampede has teamed up with the Wyoming Army National Guard to show respect to the men and women who serve in the military. On Nov. 9, the Stampede will be taking to the ice in customized camouflage uniforms, which serve to represent all of the military. These jerseys will be auctioned off the following week, with all the proceeds going to local military charities to help families in the Cheyenne community. The jerseys are just a small part of the weekend festivities though, as several high ranking dignitaries from the Air Force, the Wyoming Army National Guard, and the Wyoming Air National Guard. Brigadier General Steve Mount will conduct the ceremonial puck drop to start the weekend's games. The Cheyenne Ice and Events Center will also serve as a home for several military vehicles, including two armored HMMWVs, as well as a wrapped HMMWV. 2 Guard recruiters will be at the rink as well to speak with anyone interested in the joining the military. In addition, there will be almost 200 plus tickets given away for free to military personnel. The Stampede has been working with Sergeant First Class Paul Peterson, as well as Major Deb Mutter to not only help support the military, but the families of those in the armed forces. Peterson said that the Guard is thrilled to be a part of the weekend's festivities, as well as the primary sponsor of the Cheyenne Stampede. Citing community involvement, the Guard hopes to raise awareness of how they serve, as well as to help the Stampede, who is also heavily involved within the Cheyenne community. Mutter, who is in the Guard herself, is also a hockey mom with both a son who plays as well as a billet mom for the Stampede, acted as an unofficial liaison to help set up the weekend. The plans for military appreciation weekend have been almost a year in the making. Mutter was at the forefront of helping organize the weekend. While the military will be a significant part of the weekend, there will also be hockey played. The Cheyenne Stampede will be hosting the Texas Brahmas for the second home series of the weekend. The Stampede will be playing a three game road series Nov. 2-4 against the New Mexico Renegades, before returning home to play the Brahmas for the military appreciation series. Tickets for the Brahmas weekend series are selling at a "Feverish Pitch", according to Mark Lantz, GM of the Cheyenne Stampede and he is forecasting a "Complete Sell-Out" of the arena. Warm-ups start at 7:00PM and it is recommended that fans get there early for all the festivities. October 16, 2012
By Matthew Humphrey, Cheyenne Stampede Staff Writer
The Cheyenne Stampede finished their weekend with a win on Sunday Oct. 21 against the Phoenix Knights by a score of 6-3. The game was the Stampede's third game in three days, and saw the team walk away with five out of six points on the weekend. The Stampede played their first game Friday Oct. 19 and fell in overtime by a score of 4-3, and bounced back on Saturday Oct. 20 beating the Knights 6-3. The Cheyenne Stampede's power play led the way to their Oct. 21 victory, as the team went four for six on the day, and helped propel the team to their second win of the 2012-13 season. The Stampede got the scoring rolling with a power play goal from Kevin Rosset, with assists coming from Dorran Masters, and Ryan Carroll only seven minutes into the game. Phoenix then converted on a power play to even the score at 1-1 going into the second. The Stampede surrendered a shorthanded goal early in the second period, but then scored on the same power play, to bring the score back even to 2-2. The goal came from Trevor Zakrajsek with assists coming from Ryan Demyen and Josh Greenaker. The Stampede power play continued to click, as they tallied two more goals in the second with the man advantage, first with a goal from Ryan Demyen who was assisted by Ian Johnson and Dorran Masters, and then with a goal from Ryan Carroll who received the puck from Kevin Rosset. Phoenix scored one more goal before the end of the second, but they were never able to come back as the Stampede clinched the game with two more goals in the third, one from Ryan Demyen, and empty netter from Noah Eckebrecht. The game saw the Stampede solidify themselves as legitimate contenders in the WSHL. The team saw a bit of everything during the weekend, but Coach Marty Quarters said, "We need to keep improving, we want to get all six points every weekend. We're forming an identity." Assistant Coach Ty Smith commented on Sunday's game as well, saying, "We came out flying, things got hectic in the second, but we got back to our game, and forechecked hard." Saturday, Oct. 20 saw Quarters rally his team following the overtime loss the previous night, and appealed to the team to stay aggressive and stick to their game. The team responded by coming out fast and hard in the first period of play, and got on the board first with a goal from Thayne Trumbull assisted by Drew Baggen at 3:05 into the first period. Phoenix responded at the nine minute mark, and the game was tied going into the second period. The second period saw the Stampede get a four minute power play following a high sticking double minor only seconds into the period. The Stampede power play wasted no time going to work as Dario Trupina unleashed a rocket from the point that beat the Phoenix goaltender on the far side. Russell Armbruster had the assist on the goal. Not thirty seconds later, on the second part of the power play, Kevin Rosset brought the puck in alone and scored to give the Stampede a 3-1 lead after an unbelievable individual effort. The latter half of the second period saw the Phoenix team come back, scoring two goals in a penalty filled ten minutes to end the second period. The Stampede settled things down in the third period, and showcased their offensive flair. Alex Johansons scored a goal with an assist from hometown boy Heath Lantz and Ryan Demyen. This was followed only minutes later by a goal from Heath Lantz in the slot that was assisted by Kevin Rosset and Ryan Carroll. Trevor Zakrajsek set up the final goal of the game, assisting on Ryan Demyen's goal that gave the Stampede a 6-3 victory. The Stampede's first game of the season began as a defensive match on Friday Oct. 19. The first period showcased both teams goaltending and defense as the period went scoreless. The Stampede got to the net fast and often, getting multiple shots on goal and crashing the net. The Knights got on the board first early in the second period, and followed it up at the ten minute mark to take a 2-0 lead going into the third. The Stampede readjusted and came out fast in the third. Following a Cheyenne penalty, the Stampede's penalty kill was beyond efficient, as defenseman Dario Trupina threw a long stretch pass to Russell Armbruster who went in on a breakaway behind the defense. Armbruster scored on the breakaway to pull the Stampede within one of the Knights. Minutes later, Phoenix scored again to give them a 3-1 lead. Noah Eckebrecht scored for the Stampede following more passing wizardry from Dario Trupina, who took the puck along the boards and behind the net, before dishing the puck off to Eckebrecht across the crease for a tap in goal. Trupina had his third assist of the night when he passed the puck to Kevin Rosset in the defensive zone. Rosset weaved his way up the ice and through the Knights' defense, before pulling the puck around the goalie and scoring to tie the game at 3-3 with 1:43 left on the clock. The Stampede played 4-on-4 through the five minute overtime. The Stampede had several great opportunities, each time to be met by the Phoenix goaltender. Carrying the play for the majority of the period, the Stampede kept the puck in the offensive zone and cycled the puck extremely well. With just under a minute left though, Phoenix got a breakaway, which led to the game winning goal. The Stampede will have a week of rest, before embarking on their first road trip of the season to New Mexico on Nov. 2 through 4. The team is 2-0-1 on the season now and will continue to work and improve all season. The Stampede's next home series will be our Military Appreciation Weekend against the Texas Brahmas Nov. 9 through 11. October 16, 2012 Stampede Mark One Year Anniversary By Matthew Humphrey, Cheyenne Stampede Staff Writer
The Cheyenne Stampede is a member of the Western States Hockey League, and play within the Mountain Conference. General Manager Mark Lantz stated that this is one of the toughest conferences and the team will play against tough opponents such as the Phoenix Knights, who they open their season against on Oct. 19, the Arizona Redhawks, the El Paso Rhinos, the Boulder Bison, and the New Mexico Renegades. Both Coach Quarters and Mark Lantz expressed hope that the team will have a definite home advantage with the ice rink being at 6200 feet, which makes it one of the highest points of play in the WSHL. The team has been training hard, both on and off the ice. The team practices are highly intense, with an emphasis on skating. The team also makes extensive use out of Smart Sports, where the team trains on a near daily basis. The Cheyenne Stampede also plays a large part in helping grow hockey in Cheyenne. With player assistance as well as help from the coaching staff, the Stampede routinely help during practices with the Cheyenne Capitals Youth Hockey Association. Many Capitals families are billet families for members of the Stampede. On the subject, Quarters had this to say, "Having players live with younger players helps grow stronger hockey players and it gives them a goal to work for of someday playing for the Stampede." The Cheyenne Stampede will begin their season against the Phoenix Knights on Oct. 19-21 at home. The Friday and Saturday games begin at 7:35 p.m., and the Sunday game starts at 1 p.m. The Knights are a tough opponent, but everyone involved with the Stampede cannot wait to get the season underway.2012-2013 Cheyenne Stampede Jr. "A" Hockey Media Day Mark Lantz, General Manager of the Cheyenne Stampede announced today that the Stampede will be holding the 2012-2013 Team Media Day on October 15th, 2012 at the Cheyenne Ice and Events Center, 1530 W. Lincolnway. The Media Day will start promptly at 1:00pm. All Stampede Players, Coaches, and Staff will be available for comments and interviews after brief presentations by Head Coach Marty Quarters and General Manager, Mark Lantz. The Stampede are also marking this opening date, Oct 15, 2012 as their 1 year Anniversary in Cheyenne, WY. We hope all the S.E. Wyoming Media and Stampede Fans can make this event! Press Release - Immediate Release Journal of a Sport Psychology Consultant On returning from working with the Cheyenne Stampede Our first session was at 5PM, but our first stop was practice. I met briefly with Coach Quarters as the players hit the ice. Right after practice we headed to Smart Sports which is where they do strength and conditioning. It's a great facility with its own medical facility. I met the facility owner and head physician Dr. Skip Ross and the personal trainers and physical therapist. There were a few players getting PT while Ro the personal trainer was killing it with the team doing core and strength work. Headed to the Arena for my first session with the team
Talked a little more with Coach Quarters about my plan and then met the team officially. I was introduced to the team by GM and owner Mark Lantz. GM & coach sat in on introductory session. This is important to establish that what we are doing is important to the team's success. I've often been asked to work with teams and the team coaches and front office more or less go play golf. This hurts the programs credibility as players see it as there is no buy in from staff. First session Introduction to The Mental Game After our session many of the players had responsibilities to assist with the Stampede Academy. Players work with kids in the community on the ice. Program is run by the coaching staff. There is also study hall for High School players on Monday/Tuesday night so 6 or 8 players were there. First Relaxation and Imagery Session Coaches Radio Show Thursday's schedule was the same. Focus was on overcoming Stress and Fear in both sessions. Met with six other players individually. Also joined GM, Coach and 4 players at a networking event sponsored by the Cheyenne Chamber of Commerce. While I was there to promote the team I was also able to talk with the players about college and other opportunities they were looking for in the future. Friday - Game Day Games vs. Weber State Saturday - Last Sport Psychology session During the week I had a lot of time to talk with coaching staff. I got a good feel for what they were trying to do and we talked about some of the ways to integrate mental skills into practice. Sunday there is a team meeting. I'm asked to say a few words and of course never pass up the opportunity. It is also my chance to shake hands with all of the players and let them know what to expect in their emails in the coming weeks. Copies of my book, mp3's for Relaxation and Imagery sessions and other exercises. It was a really good week. Tough week for the players and coaches adding my work in to their regular schedule. Players were very appreciative, as was all of the staff. We are looking to see I can make the trip out again later in the season. It was one of my favorite weeks with a team. My thanks to Mark and Tammy Lantz, Coaches Marty Quarters, Ty Smith and UAA Goalie coach Scott Johnson and of course all of the players. Returned to Seattle having worked with and met a lot of people. Typical week in the life of a sport psychology consultant. Maybe next time it will be with your team. I can be found as always at www.TheMental-Game.com September 21, 2012 Stampede Trample Wildcats By Matthew Humphrey, Stampede Staff Writer The Cheyenne Stampede swept the two game series against the Weber State University Wildcats over the past weekend of Sept. 21-22. The Stampede won the games 5-2 and 5-3 to finish out their preseason schedule. With a packed house for both the games, the Stampede finished the preseason with a 2-1-1 record and are now preparing for the regular season. The Stampede and the Wildcats took to the ice Friday Sept. 21 for the first game of their two game series. The first period passed with no goals by either team. The Stampede established an aggressive forecheck early in the game and continued to pressure the Weber State team throughout the game. The second period saw Weber State score a goal early in the period, only to have it waved off by a high stick. The Stampede quickly capitalized on the ensuing faceoff with a goal by Ian Johnson. The Cheyenne team scored twice more in the second period, with goals coming from Noah Echebrecht, and a shorthanded goal from Russell Armbruster. The Wildcats came out in the third period and got on the board, only to see the Stampede come back on the powerplay with Noah Echebrechts second goal of the night. Trailing 4-2, Weber State scored one more goal, but lost on the empty net gamble in the waning seconds of the game, as Ryan Demyen popped in the empty netter to finish the game 5-2 for the Stampede. Game 2 of the Stampede-Weber State series saw the Wildcats hungry for revenge against the Stampede. The Wildcats jumped out to a 1-0 lead early, but the Cheyenne powerplay went to work again, with Dario Trupina scoring off a slapshot from the point. The Stampede scored again to take a 2-1 lead at the end of the period with a goal from Noah Echebrecht. Noah Echebrecht scored again to continue the Stampede's onslaught at the start of the second period and bring the score to 3-1 in favor of the Stampede. The Wildcats popped in a powerplay goal, only to see Ryan Demyen score on the Cheyenne powerplay minutes later. Weber had one more goal in the game, but ultimately to no avail, as Cheyenne's Ian Johnson scored a goal in the third period to bring the final score to 5-3. The Cheyenne Stampede have a little under a month until their Oct. 19 regular season opener against the Phoenix Knights at the Cheyenne Ice and Events Center. September 21, 2012 Stampede using Mental Drills for on Ice Preparations The Cheyenne Stampede is more focused than ever this season. A large part of this is that they have brought in Mike Margolies to help the team not only win on the ice, but also to win the mental game. Margolies is a Sport Psychology Consultant with 35 years of experience. He has worked with over 2000 athletes in every kind of sport imaginable. He also has published a book, "The Athlete Within You." Stampede General Manager Mark Lantz brought in Magolies to help give the team the mental edge required to win in Junior A hockey. Margolies stated "it is all about performance enhancement, the mental game." He utilizes a number of different techniques to help athletes develop mental strength. These often include teaching players how to cope with stress, how to stay relaxed in high intensity situations, and how to keep negative thoughts out. Margolies arrived in Cheyenne on Tuesday Sept. 18 and has been busy ever since working with the players. In that span, several of the players have said that his teachings are "life changing." Margolies works to help players prepare their minds much in the same way they do their bodies. He allows the team to be able to turn their focus, their dedication, and to channel it on command. The difference between great athletes and subpar athletes is they know how to deal with the pressure of competition. Margolies helps athletes learn not only how to deal with the pressure and stress, but how to turn it to their advantage. The Stampede was mentioned as a top notch organization by Margolies. "Players want to come here, it is a very inviting environment." He said that the level of professionalism he has seen in Cheyenne from the front office to the coaching to the players themselves has been incredible. "It provides a psychological comfort zone." He went on to say that "it's a very inviting environment." He also expressed that he would like to keep up a relationship with the Stampede in the future. Another place where sports psychology is being used, especially in hockey, is on the issue of concussions. Margolies said that he is going to work on a research project soon to fully test the methods of mind imagery and "mindfulness" to help players recover from concussions faster. He went on to say that the understanding of concussions has grown and that players, coaches, and medical staff are all far more aware of concussions now than in the past. The Cheyenne Stampede will take on the Weber State University Wildcats on Friday Sept. 21 and Saturday Sept.22 at the Cheyenne Ice and Events Center, Puck drops at 7:35pm. Tickets available on line or at the door.Sept. 16, 2012 The Cheyenne Stampede open the Exhibition Hockey Season By Matthew Humphrey, Stampede Staff Writer The Cheyenne Stampede fell in a shootout to the Colorado State University Rams on Friday Sept. 14 by a score of 3-2. The Stampede, in their second year now as a member of the Western States Hockey League got their season off to a start with an exhibition match at the Cheyenne Ice and Events Center. Cheyenne took an early lead on a power play goal by Josh Greenaker, assisted by Trevor Zakrajsek and Wayne Hoffman. The Stampede power play goal was the lone tally of the first period, which saw a lot of back and forth action along with intense physicality between the two teams. The second period saw more scoring as CSU scored two unanswered goals through the second. In the waning moments of the period, the Stampede power play again went to work, resulting in a goal by Russell Armbruster with just 0.22 remaining on the clock. The goal was assisted by Dario Trupina and Ryan Carroll. The third period was a scoreless affair, with both teams getting multiple opportunities on the power play, with neither team yielding a goal. The period continued the hitting though, as both teams continued to bludgeon each other. The five minute overtime period passed scoreless as well and the game had to be decided in a shootout. CSU scored first on a backhand toe drag by Paul Jenkins that beat the goaltender Daniel Cepila. The Stampede rebounded and Kevin Rossett pulled the CSU goaltender completely out of his crease with a move that resulted in a goal. Both goaltenders stood tall for several rounds of the shootout before Austen Burgh from CSU scored a goal by shooting the puck up between his legs that won the game. The Stampede had several offseason changes following their inaugural year. Marty Quarters was hired as the new head coach and many new players were recruited after a summer wide search by the coaching staff. Looking to build off the success from last year, the team has been working hard on and off the ice preparing for the season. They play several exhibition games before they start the regular season, including a rematch against CSU on Sept. 15 and two games against Weber State Sept. 21-22 at home. The Cheyenne Stampede will start their regular season at home against the Phoenix Knights on Oct. 19 at the Cheyenne Ice and Event's Center. The team is also awaiting the return of Heath Lantz, who is coming back off IR. Coach Quarters Ready To Start Season By Alex Muscat, Cheyenne Stampede Staff Writer After the inaugural season in which the Cheyenne Stampede finished 22-20-3-1, and with a quick first-round exit by their Mountain Division rival, the Boulder Bison, Stampede owner and general manager Mark Lantz felt that he needed to make a change in the coaching ranks. Enter Stampede head coach Marty Quarters. After spending last season at the Toronto-based Hill Academy as the Director of Recruiting, Coach Quarters was brought into the fold back in April shortly after the Stampede's season ended. Both Lantz and Coach Quarters have the same goals and likeminded plan, which Coach Quarters found "intriguing." On what type of team Coach Quarters wants out on the ice, he wants a team with a blue collar mentality. Coach Quarters began his coaching in the Detroit-based Little Caesar's hockey program. "Those are the type of players that I had and it's kind of what I demand." He also said that the people in Cheyenne "they have to get their hands dirty to work so we kind of fit the image of the town." With the Stampede players making an impact on and off the ice, it is important for the organization to be a part of the community. "We have a good fan base right off the bat starting with what Mark Lantz has generated. He has done an outstanding job," Coach Quarters replied. Recently married this past July, Coach Quarters has settled in just fine in his new city not only on a hockey level, but on a family level as well. The transition wasn't difficult because his family had been living in Montana, which made the move much easier. When asked if the players are tired of playing against each other in Training Camp, Coach Quarters said, "Yeah, we're getting tired of hitting each other now and getting yelled at all the time. We're ready to channel that energy as a team and go out there. We can hit someone else, that's for sure." Speaking of which, the Stampede will start the exhibition season this Friday night at the Cheyenne Ice and Events Center as they welcome the Colorado State Rams' Men's Hockey Team to town with a 7:35pm start. Pre-game warmups begin 30 minutes before the start of the game. This will be the first of a home-and-home series as both teams will wrap up the two-game set on Saturday night at the NOCO Ice Center in Windsor, Colorado. 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By Alex Muscat, Stampede Staff Writer Once known as the Tulsa Rampage, the team moved to Cheyenne and was re-named the Stampede, thus began a rumbling in Wyoming. In their first season, the Stampede finished with a record over .500 as they went 22-20-3-1 and made the playoffs. The end result in the postseason was an early exit as they were quickly ousted by the Boulder Bison. To quote a song by the '90s band Stereo MCs, the Stamps "want to go higher" as they've attained the services of Marty Quarters as the team's new bench boss. Coach Quarters has plenty of experience. Whether it would be coaching or scouting, he will infuse his wisdom into his team. More than 20 years ago, there were hockey fans, like me, who thought that it was unusual to have NHL teams in San Jose and Tampa Bay, but they're still there and they have strong followings around the NHL. Just like how an NFL Quarterback studies all of the plays that are designed by his Head Coach, I have grasped the WSHL by doing my homework. To me, it's still Junior Hockey and the sport itself is and always will be fun to watch and I'm looking forward to covering the Stampede in the coming months. After having a conversation with Stampede General Manager Mark Lantz yesterday, I can tell he is excited to get the season started. As am I. The Stampede will kick-off the exhibition season this coming weekend as they go up against the Colorado State University Rams. They will host the Rams as part of a home-and home series that starts Friday September 14 at the Cheyenne Ice and Events Center with a 7:35pm face off time. The Stampede and will wrap up the series at the next night at the NOCO Ice Center in Windsor, Colorado at 7:15pm. Please note that the pre-game warm-ups begin 30 minutes before game time.
August 30, 2012 Cutthroats to Appear at Hockey Camp in Cheyenne DENVER, CO - On September 5 the Denver Cutthroats will be on the ice with kids from the Northern Colorado and Cheyenne, Wyoming area as part of the Cheyenne Stampede's annual youth hockey camp. Cutthroats Director of Hockey Operations Brent Cullaton will be working with the kids to improve their skill sets in a variety of areas on the ice. Cullaton will also be assisted by Stampede Head Coach Marty Quarters and various Stampede players. "The youth hockey community is an important piece to our success as a franchise," said Cullaton. "It's important for the Cutthroats to be active in the community, especially with youth hockey players who have a chance to improve their game and learn from players who've competed at the pro level." Cullaton will be participating in the Wendesday, September 5 session of the youth camp, which begins at 6:45 PM. The Stampede camp is scheduled to run all the way through early October. For more information call the Cheyenne Stampede at 307-630-4926 or visit cheyennestampede.com. ABOUT THE DENVER CUTTHROATS The Denver Cutthroats are the Central Hockey League affiliate of the NHL's Colorado Avalanche. The team drops the puck on their inaugural season on October 19th, bringing professional hockey back to the historic Denver Coliseum for the first time since 1989. Season ticket packages and mini-plans are on sale now, and can be purchased by calling (303) 295-FISH (3474). The most up-to-date information can be found at denvercutthroats.com Congratulations Stampede on being approved for the Dick's Sporting Goods Foundation - Protecting Athletes through Concussion Education (PACE) program. According to GM, Mark Lantz, this means all our players will be tested and a "Baseline" recorded and established in case of future injury. Our testing will be supervised by Dr. Skip Ross from Smart Sports Medicine, the "Official" Sports Medicine Supplier to the Stampede! Cheyenne Stampede 2012-2013 Season Preview - Junior Hockey News Published: Wednesday, 15 Aug 2012 Prior to the beginning of last season, Mark Lantz purchased the Tulsa Rampage franchise, which had been mired in mediocrity for a couple of seasons and moved it to the colder climate of Cheyenne, Wyoming. Lantz gave the team a complete makeover, coming up with a new name, logo, color scheme, coaching staff and adding amenities that hockey players covet. Lantz, who also handles the General Manager duties, recruited hard throughout the summer, looking to build a true contender in the Western States Hockey League's Mountain Division. Along with some exceptional players, Lantz also brought in Jeff Heimel, who had just finished up a successful season at the helm of the Phoenix Polar Bears, to become the first head coach in Cheyenne Stampede history. Early in Heimel's tenure, the Stampede were a force, rattling off seven straight wins and picking up at least one point in 10 straight, after dropping their season opener to the Boulder Bison. They also showed some resiliency early on, rebounding nicely with a sweep of the Ogden Mustangs after being swept themselves by the Idaho Jr. Steelheads. Through the first month or so of the season, the Stampede were at the top of their division but admittedly, they hadn't really gotten into the meat of their schedule yet. After the sweep of Ogden, who they formed a nice little rivalry with, the Stampede went on to lose their last eight games of the first half and headed to Las Vegas for the Showcase in search of offense. Lantz, always looking to better his team, made a move to pick up skilled Russian forward Danny Kulikov from the Phoenix Knights, just days before the mid-season tournament began. Up to that point, Taylor Crawford and Ryan Carroll had been the only real offense to speak of and the elusive Kulikov would be the first of many roster moves for Cheyenne. After losing their first two games of the Showcase, Lantz made yet another deal to bring in a premier forward, this time picking up Swedish-born Carl Graf from the El Paso Rhinos. The first-ever deal made while at the Showcase was an odd one, as Graf merely switched locker rooms after the game, in which his Rhinos had defeated the Stampede in overtime. Despite leading the Rhinos in scoring at that point in the season, Graf never quite fit into Cory Herman's system but Lantz and Heimel were more than happy to have him. It didn't take him long to make his presence felt, as Graf tallied two assists in an overtime loss to Arizona in the Stampede's third game of the Showcase. In their final game of the event, it was Kulikov who shined, notching two key goals in a 5-3 victory over Long Beach, giving his team some momentum heading into the holiday break. After beginning the New Year with two losses to Boulder, the Stampede again bounced back nicely and won four in a row. Although the Stampede pretty much had the third spot locked up in the Mountain Division with a couple of months left in the regular season, the team was still a bit of mystery. Some nights they looked as though they could contend for the division crown and on others, they seemed disinterested. After another sweep at the hands of the Jr. Steelheads, Lantz was again active right up until the trade deadline. This time he went out and picked up Bobby Watson, who had been one of the final roster cuts in the North American Hockey League. Lantz and the rest of the league knew Watson well, as the undersized forward had led the Tulsa Rampage in points during the 2010-2011 season. Another key addition for Lantz, another guy that paid dividends immediately, as Cheyenne finished up the regular season by picking up points in their final six games and clinching the third playoff spot in the Mountain Division. With some new fire in the lineup, the Stampede made the short trip to Boulder for their opening round series with the Bison. Despite only besting their nearby rivals once in six regular season meetings, a lot of people in and around the league felt as though the Stampede had a great chance to win the series, due to their rash of roster moves and recent hot play. They couldn't have been more wrong however, as the Bison took it to the Stampede over two games and won the series without much of a fight. Lantz didn't sugarcoat his answer when asked about the series that ended the Stampede's season, calling it a, "waste of fuel to make the 45 minute trip to Boulder." As much as the loss left a sour taste in Lantz' mouth, he couldn't help but be excited about what the future holds for his Stampede in Cheyenne. He raved about the city, the arena they call home and the people that come out in droves to watch his team play. He loves the dedication of the Cheyenne people and told me that fans often times would load up the Stampede bus with care packages and food for long road trips. Lantz has worked hard to put the Stampede on the map and it seems that he has found his spot in Cheyenne. As much as he likes the situation in Cheyenne, Lantz is a competitor in every sense of the word. He was and probably still is fuming after the sweep in Boulder to end the season and it wound up being one of the key factors in his decision to relieve Jeff Heimel of his coaching duties. He explained to me that it wasn't just the series defeat in which his team fell, "flat on their faces" that helped Lantz make his decision but that it was also based on a handful of other things that transpired throughout the year. The Stampede's coaching search did not last long however, as Lantz brought in a long-time junior hockey veteran in Marty Quarters. Quarters has seemingly been everywhere in junior hockey, having coached in the NORPAC, NAHL and USHL, amongst others. His most recent gig was as the Recruiting Director for the prestigious Hill Academy in Toronto, Ontario. Although he loved the job, where he also was also able to remain a scout for the Green Bay Gamblers of the USHL and London Knights of the Ontario Hockey League, Quarters did not like being far away from his wife and kids in Montana. He jumped at the chance to be closer to home, while also joining a great up and coming organization in Cheyenne. Lantz likes that he can trust Quarters a bit more, as he has a proven track record, having been around the block a few times. He doesn't have to be as hands-on with him and can relax a bit, although if you've ever met Lantz, you know he doesn't do much relaxing. Since the duo have been together, Cheyenne's camps have been full with players eager to don a Stampede uniform. A new franchise is back in Tulsa this season and it's definitely a location that can work but Lantz feels the Stampede are a perfect fit in Cheyenne and I couldn't agree with him more. Players Moving Up: Moving on to play college hockey is the captain and leading scorer from last season's squad, Taylor Crawford, who will join a large group of WSHL players at St. Mary's University in Winona, Minnesota. Goaltender Michael Porter will also play collegiately but at the ACHA club level for Colorado State University. From last season's squad, two players will actually be playing professional hockey in the fall. Goaltender Vladislav Kornienko will play in the Moscow City Elite League, while defenseman Tobias Pehrson will play professionally in Stockholm, Sweden. Lantz also mentioned to me that forward Sean Sayers is working talking with a few teams in the Western Hockey League, while a "handful" of other Stampede players made North American Hockey League main camps, before returning to Cheyenne for the upcoming season. Offense: The smallish Ryan Carroll will play his second season with the Stampede, after a rookie season in which he averaged exactly a point per game. Heath Lantz will also return to the team but it won't be back until October, after inuring himself during the Aberdeen Wings (NAHL) main camp, in which he looked on track to make the team. Both his father and Quarters feel that Heath is due for an offensive breakthrough this season. The two Fairbanks boys, Andrew Baggen and Dorran Masters also return, providing grit and leadership to the team once more. Masters is also one of the most feared fighters in the entire league. Another guy coming back that helps in the grit category, while also chipping in with a decent amount of offense is Wayne Hoffman, who put up a respectable 24 points last season. A solid supporting cast of "youngsters" will also return, as Levi Shryack, Denver Lloyd and Austin Krantz round out a great group of returning forwards. Lantz and Quarters have also been recruiting vigorously and they've already signed a sparkling class of fresh faces. Swiss-born forward Kevin Rossett possesses the top-end skill that the Stampede lose with Crawford heading to college and is expected to make an immediate impact. Alex Johansons comes over from the Yellowstone Quake of the NORPAC, where he amassed 55 points in 42 games last season. Three promising rookies also make the jump from high-level youth hockey, as Trevor Zakrajsek makes his way to Cheyenne from Seattle, Ryan Demyen comes by way of Pittsburgh and a local kid, Wyoming native Thayne Trumbull, will all compete for a spot on one of the top three forward lines. In all, the Stampede are very happy with the group of forwards they have going into the season. They have assembled a solid mix of veterans and rookies, skill and grit and overall competitors. If this group can do what Lantz and Quarters expect of them, there will be no need to make mid-season trades for offense. Defense: He led all Cheyenne defenseman last year with 30 points and if he focuses more on the game and less on the chatter, I feel he could almost double that number. Also returning his hulking defenseman Matt Broman, who is a serviceable defenseman who can also play as a checking line forward, if needed. New faces will be needed to round out the top six and the Stampede believe they have a few that are more than capable. Ian Johnson and Tyler Elkins are two guys with previous junior hockey experience who should step right in and hold down a roster spot. Johnson comes over from the Missoula Maulers of the AWHL, while Elkins is another former Yellowstone Quake. Both make very few mistakes and seem to be on top of their game when you don't notice them at all. Swedish defenseman Dario Trupina was one of the final cuts in an NAHL main camp and the big body landed in Cheyenne. He is expected, along with Moore, to provide a good amount of offense from the back end. Lastly, Josh Greenaker moves up from the Cleveland Jr. Barons 18AAA program and should fit right in with the solid group of d-men. In all, a lot of new faces will hold down the Cheyenne blue line this fall and it will be interesting to see how they gel as a group. Goaltending: The Stampede went through five different netminders last year, with mixed reviews on most and only Kornienko, who has since moved on, getting the majority of the starts. This season, the only returner is Cacy Wilfer, who won eight games with less than stellar numbers last year. A kid they have extremely high hopes for is Daniel Cepila, who played for the Czech Republic's U16 national team last season. He's very young but Lantz and Quarters think he has the skill to be a good one. The third spot is still up for grabs and just like many other teams around the WSHL, the Stampede hope that a guy rises to the top to take the reins and hold onto them for the entire season. The Stampede will remain in the Mountain Division this fall but will be joined by a new group of foes. Gone are the two Utah teams and the Idaho Jr. Steelheads, which I'm sure doesn't upset Cheyenne at all. Coming in are the two Arizona teams (Phoenix Knights and Arizona Redhawks) and the two southwest teams (El Paso Rhino and New Mexico Renegades.) The Boulder Bison will stick around as well, where they'll continue a competitive geographical rivalry with the Stampede. Lantz feels that top to bottom, the new Mountain Division could be the toughest in all of the WSHL, telling me that the division will be separated by just a few points and will be an "absolute dog fight." Aside from their divisional schedule, the Stampede will also play a weekend of home games against the Salt Lake City Moose and Texas Brahmas. They'll make out of division road trips to Ogden, Utah, where they'll certainly continue a heated rivalry with the Mustangs and to Tulsa, Oklahoma, to play a series that will pit the former Tulsa franchise against the current. The schedule shouldn't be too tough for the Stampede, especially with a lighter intra-division travel load and they now have better depth, which will come in handy over long weekends on the road. Lantz has found a coach with experience, whom he trusts to make decisions on and off the ice, who also shares his passion for the game, which is hard to match. He and Quarters have brought back an impressive group of both forwards and defenseman and have worked hard to pull in a fantastic crop of rookies as well. The only real question is in the crease but even if it doesn't work out right away, you know Lantz will be on the phone looking to better his team. Between Lantz' dedication to winning, an improved coaching staff and the support of the rowdy Stampede fans, I see Cheyenne making a move; possibly even stampeding up the standings this season. Brent Maranto is the Director of Communications for the Western States Hockey League Press Release – Immediate Release
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Prospective Players will have the opportunity to display their skills during two (2) on-ice practice sessions and three (3) scrimmage games, which will be held in the evenings. On the final day of camp, an "All-Star" scrimmage game will be held for select players in order to the staff complete their evaluations. The camp will conclude with Player exit interviews. Registered players will also receive an international recruiting profile to be placed on www.JuniorHockey.com The Cheyenne Stampede is one of six teams in the Mountain Division of the Western States Hockey League. The Stampede season is set to begin September 14, 2012. Ticket packages are now available for the season. For more information E-mail:GM@CheyenneStampede.com Cheyenne Stampede Announce Their 2012-13 Regular Season Schedule The WSHL features a 45-game regular league season, with the Stampede playing 25 games at home and 27 on the road. The schedule includes Pre-Season Exhibition games against ACHA Div II Colorado State University, and ACHA Div II Weber State, and a mid-December series with the University of Wyoming Cowboys, ACHA Div III. Most contests will feature teams from within the same conference; however, this season's schedule will feature some inter-conference games, which, for the Stampede, will be championship-caliber match-ups. The Texas Brahmas and the Salt Lake City Moose will both challenge the Stampede in Cheyenne with 3 game series. The Cheyenne Stampede has changed conferences within the WSHL and will now square off with opponents from the Southwest Conference. The Stampede's most heated rival, the Boulder Bison also made the change in conference joining new conference foes, the El Paso Rhinos, New Mexico Renegades, Arizona Red Hawks, and the Phoenix Knights. November also features the team's longest home stand (9 games) and February 2013 features the longest road swing (13 games) of the season. Click Here to Download the 2012-13 Schedule Press Release – Immediate Release Crawford Stampedes to College
Despite his small stature, Crawford will be expected to fill a desperate scoring need of the Cardinals who ranked second to last in goals (60) in the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference. While playing for Cheyenne, Crawford had a phenomenal regular season finishing third in scoring in the Mountain Conference but seemed to hit a wall during the playoffs. Despite the setback, he is still the first Stampede player to commit to an NCAA institution, one of the biggest goals of WSHL franchises. Cheyenne's General Manager, Mark Lantz spoke of his young forward with high regard. "Taylor is a great player and it's no doubt this is a big moment for us. This is what teams at this level set out to do, move a player to college." Lantz continued, "That alone reflects highly of our franchise and we're very proud of that." Taylor will join his new team after summer while the Stamps set their focus on preparing for next season without him, beginning with the Denver Futures & Prospects Camp this July. For more information on Taylor Crawford, the aforementioned camp, the Cheyenne Stampede, or Saint Mary's University of Minnesota please click the links below. Taylor Crawford: Press Release – Immediate Release Stampede Hockey Names New Head Coach
During the 2011-2012 season, Coach Quarters served as the Director of Recruiting for the prestigious Hill Academy in Toronto, Canada. During this time, he also served on the scouting staff for the Green Bay Gamblers of the USHL. Prior to the Hill Academy, Coach Quarters spent the 2010-2011 season as Assistant Coach and Recruiting Director for the Des Moines Buccaneers of the USHL. During this stint, Marty successfully moved multiple players on to NCAA D1 programs. Before Des Moines, Quarters was responsible for the "worst to first" turnaround of the Yellowstone Quake of Cody, Wyoming. Under his tenure as Head Coach, The Quake experienced a dramatic turnaround which included the capture of the program's first ever league championship and the promotion of over half of the team to higher leagues including NCAA D1, NCAA D3, USHL, NAHL, and WHL. Coach Quarters also brings with him previous success and experience as assistant coach/recruiting coordinator with NCAA D1 Merrimack College and Sioux City Musketeers of the Tier 1 USHL. Quarters helped the Musketeers become one of the top teams in the USHL during his tenure, reaching the playoffs in all three of his seasons with the Musketeers, including a Clark Cup Championship in 2004 and another appearance in the Finals in 2005. Quarters recruited and helped produce over 40 players who have gone on to play at NCAA Division I institutions, and nine of his players have been drafted by NHL teams. Prior to his stint at Sioux City, Quarters was the head coach and director of player development with the Motor City Chiefs in the Central States Hockey League (CSHL) for the 2001-02 season. He served as the associate head coach and recruiting coordinator for the Cleveland Barons Jr. A team in the North American Hockey League from 1998-2001 and was the team's general manager in 2001. Quarters was the head coach for Cleveland's Midget Major AAA team during the same time period, leading the team to two Mid-Am Regional championships, one Michigan National Hockey League championship, and two National Tournament appearances. Coach Quarters began his coaching career with the prestigious Little Caesar's AAA program and then Honeybaked AAA organization, serving as head coach and winning multiple state, league, and international tournament titles and consistently producing National Tournament appearances for the programs. For more details about the Cheyenne Stampede, please visit our website: www.CheyenneStampede.com or find us on Face book at: http://www.facebook.com/StampedeHockey or follow our Tweets (@stampshockey) Press Release - Immediate Release Success for Denver, Wyoming? Mar. 28, 2012 You get the picture now right? While the season may have ended though, there is a new "first" to celebrate; the third youngest player on the team is the first Stampede player to be selected to participate in Wyoming Boys State. Every year since 1937, the American Legion chooses a small number of young men between their junior and senior year of high school to spend a week of their summer learning how to be the future members of their state and local government. Each of the 50 states (besides Hawaii) runs their own event and this year the state of Wyoming has chosen Denver Lloyd of the Cheyenne Stampede to participate. After the news broke, I had a chance to talk with Denver about his great accomplishment.
MP: First of all, congratulations on this great accomplishment. Your family must be very excited for you. What was it like when they found out? LLOYD: They all hit me up and congratulated me so it's been a pretty big deal. They've been great MP: So in your own words, what is Wyoming Boys State? LLOYD: Basically a few people each year are selected from the junior class to go to this camp. You go there for six days and it's all about Wyoming state legislature. You do a lot of role play and you get divided up and simulate what it would be like to be elected to different offices so you can see what it's like. MP: Do you want to get into government or is it something to add to a resume or a college application? LLOYD: It's good for that too but at this point I'm just playing it by ear. I just got the letter for it and thought it was a great opportunity. Rolled with it, got selected, and going now. MP: People learn vast amounts of life lessons playing junior hockey. What is something you feel you learned about yourself this year that will help you with Wyoming Boys State? LLOYD: Probably that I'm more motivated and driven now. I learned to stay focused in school and the team has been really supportive so staying motivated is probably going to help a lot. MP: You're going to be attending one of the most influential summer programs in the US for government and influential positions. Some of the notable alumni of this event include Tom Brokaw, Bill Clinton, Rush Limbaugh, Mike Huckabee, Nick Saban, and Michael Jordan. What goes through your mind when knowing you will be attending the same event that helped put these men at the top of their fields? LLOYD: The opportunity to learn a lot is exciting. It's a good chance to get somewhere in life so, exciting. LLOYD: I think it was really good for me developing. Being on my own with school has been huge. Coach Heimel is coaching me up and getting my overall hockey skills better and the Stampede were very supportive with school so it was a good deal. MP: You didn't have an outstanding year with 3 points in 39 games really because your role wasn't to score; but with age comes more ice time and skills so do you expect to come back next season and if so what role do you see yourself filling? LLOYD: I'm not really sure what role to be honest. This year I was more of a grinder role but I'd like to be a more active player and get on the scoreboard a bit more. Still worked hard but not in a position to score a lot of points. MP: Again, congratulations on a great accomplishment. Have a great time and good luck. LLOYD: Hey thank you very much, take it easy. If you would like more information on the American Legion Boys State in your state visit www.boysandgirlsstate.org. For more details about the Cheyenne Stampede, please visit our website: www.CheyenneStampede.com or find us on Face book at: http://www.facebook.com/StampedeHockey or follow our Tweets (@stampshockey)Press Release - Immediate Release Slowly Going the Way of the Buffalo Mar. 12, 2012 Taylor Porrier got Boulder off to a hot start by scoring five minutes into the series off of a dish by Ryan Gauthier. Will Neff improved upon it four minutes later on the powerplay. And while two goals would have been enough to beat Cheyenne at that point, the Stampede notched their first playoff goal in franchise history as Ryan Carroll put one past Chris Komma on the man-advantage. Unfortunately, they would be silenced after that goal. Dante Ruscitti made it 3-1 in the second period while Porrier would end the night with a hat trick; the third goal coming on an empty netter to win it for the Bison 5-1. Saturday, would be even worse for the boys from Wyoming. A horrendous first period would seal their fate as Boulder jumped to a 4-0 lead going into intermission with goals by Gauthier, Neff, Mathieu Gauthier-Cote, and Porrier. Jake Bauer would add another before Cheyenne showed any signs of life with a goal of their own by Heath Lantz on the power play. That too would be answered with another Neff goal. Chris Guidotti scored one more for good measure and Boulder won the game 7-1. The game three scheduled for Sunday was unnecessary and therefore was cancelled. Cheyenne will go home with missed opportunities at the forefront of their minds as they went 2 for 18 on the powerplay, a dismal 11%. What is most stunning though is how the big players for the Stampede didn't even show up. There were no goals by Taylor Crawford, Joe Bellotti, Carl Graf, or Daniil Kulikov. Reily Moore and Tobias Pehrson went silent as well. Out of the six best players on the team, only Carroll was able to get one past Komma. And while the series loss is an extremely difficult pill to swallow now, in a few days' time the Cheyenne Stampede will look back on this season as a monstrous success. The Stamps and everyone associated with the organization has a lot to be proud of regardless of the playoff outcome. The team as a whole had an impressive rookie season and has built a solid platform to grow on. Arguably the hardest thing to do is create an addictive atmosphere for the fans, and that was pretty much the first thing Cheyenne did. Week after week, fans flocked to the rink to support this team through everything. They were there for both the ten game win-streak, and the ten game losing-streak. Fans have been established, and that is critical to the success of a franchise, just ask the Atlanta Thrashers...or should I say the Winnipeg Jets? On top of that, their front office knew when changes needed to be made and they did so. They brought in two of the best scorers in the league and gave up virtually nothing for them. The blue-line improved due to great coaching, and the goaltending had some healthy competition. When all is said and done, the team that moved from Tulsa ended with a 22-20-3-1 record, good enough for 48 points and third place in the Mountain Conference regular season. Fellow expansion teams like the Ogden Mustangs, Park City Moose, and the Dallas Snipers cannot say that about their seasons. In fact, the only team with a more impressive rookie season has to be the Dallas Ice Jets as they will be playing for the Mid-West title. Aside from everything on the ice, the team worked hard off of it as well. They had promotions, community service, great advertising, a good relationship with local media, five-star billeting, and the best team cohesion that anyone has ever heard of. They have built an environment that players will want to play in next season, which begins now. Yes they will lick their wounds, but now that the team has established a reputation, recruiting will go much easier and more talent will find its way to Southern Wyoming; which means the playoff wins will come. For more details about the Cheyenne Stampede, please visit our website: www.CheyenneStampede.com or find us on Face book at: http://www.facebook.com/StampedeHockey or follow our Tweets (@stampshockey)Press Release - Immediate Release Border War for Opening Round Mar. 06, 2012 When it comes to every practice, every meal, every game from here on out is what means everything and the Cheyenne Stampede are going to experience this for the first time in its young existence; and after talking with head coach Jeff Heimel, it is a challenge they are ready for. "It's all been about positivity. Staying positive and doing the work is what's going to get it done." Heimel continued, "The team's been working hard and staying focused which is really what you need after so much time off, they're just ready to go." He's not kidding either. After locking up third place in the Mountain Conference of the WSHL, Cheyenne has had two weeks to ponder how they will face their opponents: The Boulder Bison. Having gone 1-5 against their neighbors to the south, the Stamps will need to have a short term memory as they will only have a best-of-three game series to prove their mettle. Heimel went on to say, "they played us tough this season, but we're a different team than the last time we faced them. We only had 16 guys and Mark [Lantz], GM has made some great moves to help us out. Picking up Tobias [Pehrson] and Carl Graf from El Paso has really made an impact; and our blue-line has been working hard to pick it up as well." Those are a couple of guys who have stepped up big for Cheyenne, but so have the goalies. In fact, the postseason opener is still up for grabs as Heimel has opened it up for battle. All netminders will have a shot at earning the start before the coaches make a decision on Thursday. What they will need to look out for though is the one-two punch of the Bison: Chris Guidotti and Ryan Gauthier. These two are no strangers to Cheyenne as they both have at least ten points in the six games the teams have played each other. Boulder's star defenseman, Preston James also has more points than anyone in a Cheyenne sweater not named Taylor Crawford, Carl Graf, Daniil Kulikov, or Ryan Carroll. This team can score, and they can score fast. So who will Cheyenne start? How will Boulder play in front of their home crowd? Which team will win? There are still many questions left to be answered before the puck drops on Friday, but one thing is for sure: This war is just getting started. For more details about the Cheyenne Stampede, please visit our website: www.CheyenneStampede.com or find us on Face book at: http://www.facebook.com/StampedeHockey or follow our Tweets (@stampshockey) Press Release - Immediate Release February 20, 2012 Stamp Production at an All-Time High Feb. 19, 2012 It was a frustrating start to something that would eventually turn out better than anyone had thought it could. Once established, the franchise embarked on a hot streak taking 9 out of 11 games to start the season off. Not bad. However, the bad would end up coming as they would go on to drop 13 out of 14 midway through the season. That officially became gut check time. Most teams have those moments where they have to ask themselves from the top down, is everybody giving their all. In the end, adjustments and transactions were made which would end up shaping the look and direction of the franchise for good. The addition of Carl Graf really had a lot to do with the Stamps turning point as his presence was felt in just about every game he laced up. In just 19 games with the club he racked up 30 points including 5 game winning goals and got at least one point in all but five games. Other players stepped up big for Cheyenne including Daniil Kulikov and Taylor Crawford. Down the stretch they hit another streak that was less than perfect while facing the Dallas Ice Jets and the Idaho Junior Steelheads, however this time it was different. They kept scoring in the midst of adversity and eventually it would lead to success as they finished out the regular season on a 4 game win streak. Playing the Ogden Mustangs isn't exactly like playing the Fresno Monsters but Ogden has also made strides to improve their team. It's just going to take a little more time for them though before anything turns into lasting success. Cheyenne put up 20 goals in just three games against the Mustangs and while the goaltending was serviceable, there will need to be some fine tuning before playoffs begin. The Stamps will enjoy some time to lick their regular season wounds and get ready for the post-season but as for now, they have much to be proud of after their first year in the WSHL. For more details about the Cheyenne Stampede, please visit our website: www.CheyenneStampede.com or find us on Face book at: http://www.facebook.com/StampedeHockey or follow our Tweets (@stampshockey) It's a Family Affair Feb. 17, 2012 Since this will probably be the last chance to see the players before the pressure of the playoffs, I wanted to talk with two players who deal with a lot of pressure every day: Matt and Heath Lantz. Matt and Heath not only have to deal with hockey on the ice, but their parents are the owners of the team. Think there's some interesting dinner conversation there? Count on it.
MP: Describe this roller coaster of a season MP: Matt this is your last year of eligibility correct? What's next for you? MP: Heath, on the opposite end, this is your first season of juniors. What do you think so far? MP: This is kind of an all in the family type of deal where you two play together, your mom handles accounting stuff and your dad GM's the team. Is that better or more stressful? MP: From your perspective, what was it like to watch your family go through the process of starting this team up? MP: Playoffs are just on the horizon, what are your expectations? MP: Before that you have this weekend, and the Mustangs are a team that were on a hot streak but have since simmered down. Do you expect a lot this weekend? The Stampede is already starting their Camp and Recruiting process to get ready for next season. For more information you can go to www.cheyennestampede.com or check out their Facebook or Twitter accounts. You can find those links on their website. Matt Prosser is the Cheyenne Stampede Beat Writer for JuniorHockey.com.Balancing act In playing junior hockey, high schoolers adjust to professional demands By Jeremiah Johnke CHEYENNE -- Denver Lloyd thought he knew what to expect when he decided to play Junior A hockey with the first-year Cheyenne Stampede. Still, his first month with the Western States Hockey League team was quite an eye-opener, both academically and athletically. "There were times early on where it was really tough to go back to my host family's house and get all of my stuff done after a long day of school, practice, weight lifting and all of that," said Lloyd, who hails from Pinedale. "Even now, as we try to make a playoff push, there's a bigger time commitment and it's been more difficult. It takes some getting used to, but you learn to make do." Lloyd, a 17-year-old left winger, said it took him a solid month to grow comfortable with his juggling act. He is the only Stampede player attending Cheyenne East and was recently nominated to take part in the American Legion's Boys State program this coming summer. The Stampede have defenseman Matt Broman and forwards Austin Krantz, Sean Sayers and Levi Shryack at Cheyenne Central. Forward Heath Lantz is home-schooled. And goaltender Vlodislav Kornienko takes online courses through a school in his native Russia as well as English classes at Laramie County Community College. Playing junior hockey differs from playing at the high-school level. The players are 16-21 years old, but the teams are operated like pro franchises and they often make one-way bus trips that can last up to 20 hours. Many prep teams practice only a few times per week, but Cheyenne practices and lifts weights almost daily. "There are some really good players at this level, so you have to work hard every day," said Lloyd, who has scored a goal and dished out two assists in 37 games. "I'm not 100 percent there yet, but I'm comfortable with the level of play and have enjoyed what I've been doing." He does admit to having been homesick. Shryack, who hails from Sheridan, had the same feelings last year when he played Triple-A hockey in Billings, Mont. Triple-A is a step below the junior level. "For a lot of us, it's our first time away from home and that in itself can be overwhelming," Shryack said. "We have a lot on our plates. Some guys deal with it well and others need that extra push. "Having gone through it last year, I've tried to be there for my teammates as much as I can." The primary mission of junior hockey is to prepare players for the rigors of college hockey. "They're in a pretty special circumstance, so they have to learn how to balance hockey and school," Cheyenne coach Jeff Heimel said. "We've all heard stories about guys who go to college and can't manage all of the balls they have to juggle. "Keeping them in a structured environment but giving them the freedom to make choices is going to prepare them for a much more demanding college hockey schedule." Heimel expects his players to be committed to the team, but he's flexible when it comes to their schedules. Every now and then he will let them miss film study or a team meeting for study sessions and projects. "As long as they communicate with us, I'm OK with them missing things," he said. "We can work our schedule around their schedule. We have some good students on this team, so we haven't had a lot of problems." Assistant Ty Smith has the high-schoolers' log-ins for Laramie County School District 1's online report cards and sets aside 15 minutes each Thursday to check grades. If a player isn't taking care of business in the classroom, he doesn't play that weekend. Broman learned that lesson earlier this season when he missed out on a trip to his native Utah. "It was hard, but it was the motivation I needed to keep up with things and get things done," Broman said. The Stampede do more than merely punish the players for slacking in the classroom. Owner and general manager Mark Lantz invested in a sleeper bus so his players could get more rest on return trips after Sunday games and be fresher for school. Some of the beds also convert into tables and it's not uncommon to see players doing homework on the bus. Said Smith, "The schools have been really great about working with our schedules. They'll let us know what assignments our guys are going to miss and what they need to do to make them up. "They know these guys are here to chase their dream and they've been really helpful." The team has a pair of tutors, and forward Ryan Carroll became its unofficial math mentor after a teammate saw him studying for an advanced math class he was taking LCCC and asked for help. That single interaction has turned into teammates regularly dropping by the home of Carroll's host family for assistance. Mark Lantz doesn't expect next year's team to be heavy on high-schoolers, but he still plans to raise the amount of academic support the club provides. "We'll probably institute a study hall," he said. "If these guys want to play college hockey, they've got to keep their grades up. It's definitely a necessary part of junior hockey." Press Release - Immediate Release January 30, 2012 Greener Pastures Ahead
The bigger story here is seeing Cheyenne do what they were failing to do throughout the middle of the season: score. In the last two series they notched 22 goals, five more than they scored in the entire month of December, and they did so against two of the three stingiest teams in the league. This team is still on the up and up regardless of the current losing streak.
Once the Stamps can clean up the defense, this team will be among the top in the league. As for now, the biggest thing they have going for them besides their upcoming schedule, is that they are finding scoring amongst the entire team. Ryan Carroll, Reilly Moore, Wayne Hoffman, Carl Graf, Taylor Crawford, Daniil Kulikov, and Matthew Broman all found twine this weekend. This kind of puck sharing and second/third line scoring can make up for problems in other areas; they just need to keep it up...a task that shouldn't be too difficult in the last two weeks of the season. The Cheyenne Stampede will go on the road for the next 6 league games starting this weekend playing the New Mexico Renegades in the first outdoor WSHL "Winter Classic" game in Los Alamos, NM then onto Ogden, UT to take on the Mustangs in their final League Game. For more details about the Cheyenne Stampede, please visit our website: www.CheyenneStampede.com or find us on Face book at: http://www.facebook.com/StampedeHockey or follow our Tweets (@stampshockey) Click here to listen to the Cheyenne Stampede VS. Idaho Steelheads Radio Promo Press Release - Immediate Release January 23, 2012 Stamp a Ticket to Playoffs By: Matt Prosser, Cheyenne Stampede Staff Writer Jan. 23, 2012 While this occasion deserves celebration, the next question is where will their focus be now? This team is now in the same situation that every college graduate faces: after working your whole life on the goal of getting the bachelor's degree, now that you have it what next? The Stamps received the degree they sought, but now will they go backpacking through Europe or go for the career? And will the fan base be happy with the fact that they've made playoffs or will they expect a deep run this season? These are all questions that Cheyenne must address. They have made their mark on this season, but what will it say when it is all over? This team may have started out with a prominent run of wins, but during their losing stint we saw that they had deficiencies that were a cause for concern. They made good trades to put speed on the blueline instead of just brawn, added skill to the top two lines that desperately needed it, and enforced better discipline. It appears now that this team is finally constructed to play at a high level and their win on Friday and close defeat on Saturday and Sunday showed that they can compete with the best of them. The Dallas Ice Jets are no joke. For the entire season they have been fighting tooth and nail with the El Paso Rhinos to see who will stand alone atop the Mid-West Conference. And while the Stamps went 1-2 against them this weekend, they showed tenacity and the ability to score which was missing earlier this season.
The Cheyenne Stampede will play hosts to the League Leading Idaho Jr. Steelheads for a 3 game series, starting Friday at the Cheyenne Ice & Events Center. Puck Drops at 7:35pm Friday (Jan 27) and Saturday (Jan 28), 11:30am Sunday (Jan 29). For tickets call 433-0024. For more details about the Cheyenne Stampede, please visit our website: www.CheyenneStampede.com or find us on Face book at: http://www.facebook.com/StampedeHockey or follow our Tweets (@stampshockey) Press Release - Immediate Release February 06, 2012 Bad Blood Boils Over
Friday started with a heated battle that resulted in a 3-2 victory for the Stamps off of the brilliant play of the team's penalty kill. The Renegades on six different occasions failed to convert on the man advantage and that cost them in the end. Cheyenne's special teams ability was also evident when they scored twice on their own powerplays (one being Tobias Pehrson's game winning goal in the third period) in what was overall a poorly disciplined game that saw 14 different players across the two teams sit for various infractions. The big story for this one was that goaltender Michael Porter received more defensive help that any other game this season. He only faced 21 shots and stood tall for all but two of them. It has been the D-core that has needed improvement for Cheyenne just about all season and when they were needed to, they stepped up in game one of this series. One day later, it was a different story. The Stampede will remember Saturday as a perfect example of what happens when you let up for just a moment, because it came back to bite them where it hurts. Overall it was a great game for Cheyenne. They scored five goals, they had four of them on the powerplay, and they even outshot their opponents. However what will be remembered was Jake Peterson's shorthanded goal with under a minute remaining in the first period to give New Mexico a one goal lead. That is the goal that would end up costing Cheyenne as the two teams battled it out for the lead throughout the game. Tied at 5 they went into overtime where nothing transpired and was then followed by a shootout which was won by New Mexico to give them a 6-5 win. All it took was one second of being behind a play and allowing a goal that should have never happened go in for what could have been a 5-4 victory turn into a 6-5 defeat. However, lesson learned and they moved on to Sunday. After a defeat like Saturday's it is important to see how a team will recover the following day. There are a lot of questions that come up such as: Do they have the energy to push through this? Do they have the mental strength to come back from that? Will they go back to fundamentals? Who will try to make reparations for the loss? All of these things swirl around a team's aura and what everyone looks for is that sign that the previous game wasn't debilitating…and it wasn't. Cheyenne came out hot taking over 40 shots in the game, scoring all but one goal on special teams, and battling against the Renegades laughable brand of hockey. It seemed that all New Mexico wanted was to go head hunting which didn't make any sense for a playoff-bound team. Colton Burkett, Michael Pisarevsky, Matt Uvodich, and Cole Dodson's play was an example of everything that is wrong with hockey. These four jokers were all charged with head contact infractions which is a nice way of saying they either don't know how to hit, which is probably true for Burkett and Uvodich, or they're out to injure people which is more likely for Pisarevsky and Dodson who has 20 PIMs in his 3 games with New Mexico. Add on Dodson's fifth penalty of the game for checking from behind which got him kicked out, and you have all you need to know about how this one went down.
For Cheyenne to battle through the adversity they faced and win game 3 in their final series against New Mexico by a score of 4-3 proves that this team is truly on the up and up. The crisp outdoors provided all they needed to get back on track. The slip up against the Ice Jets and the Junior Steelheads isn't a good pool to test the waters in when it comes to record, however this series was indicative of what the Stampede have the ability to do. They will have a bye weekend before closing out the regular season in Utah when they play the Odgen Mustangs in two weeks. Playoff Ticket availability will be announced soon on the Teams Website for the first round to be held in Boulder, CO. For more details about the Cheyenne Stampede, please visit our website: www.CheyenneStampede.com or find us on Face book at: http://www.facebook.com/StampedeHockey or follow our Tweets (@stampshockey) Stampede rally falls short CHEYENNE n The spark came a little too late for the Cheyenne Stampede. The Western States Hockey League squad scored four goals over a three-minute stretch in the third period, but still lost to the visiting Dallas Ice Jets 7-5 on Sunday afternoon at the Cheyenne Ice and Events Center. "We just couldn't find the spark we needed n I don't know what it was," said forward Carl Graf, who scored a pair of third-period goals and assisted on another. "We played 12 minutes of good hockey and only lost by two goals, so that's frustrating." Dallas (22-7-2) dominated a flat and relatively lifeless Stampede squad well into the third period. The Ice Jets built a 6-0 lead by the 14:18 mark of the second period. Cheyenne (17-17-3) didn't get on the scoreboard until Daniil Kulikov's power play goal with 5 minutes, 8 seconds to play in the second. Sunday's game played out in a similar fashion to Saturday's contest, which Dallas won 4-3. In that game, the Ice Jets scored three goals in the first period and led 4-1 a mere 42 seconds into the second. It didn't surprise Stampede coach Jeff Heimel that his team lacked energy Saturday night after picking up a hard-fought 6-3 win to open the series Friday. He was surprised that Cheyenne was flat Sunday. "I definitely expected more from the get-go," he said. "For whatever reason, the legs weren't there. They weren't down (on themselves), though. "I thought our guys stayed pretty positive because they knew that if we got a couple of power plays and a couple of goals, we'd be right back in the game." Graf got the Cheyenne offense going with his goal at the 14:38 mark of the third period. The Stampede then got goals from Wayne Hoffman (16:09), Graf (16:36) and Joe Bellotti (17:50) to narrow Dallas' advantage to 6-5. "We've been such a momentum team this year," Heimel said. "When things are going our way, we play unreal. When things aren't going our way and we're not at our best, we really struggle. "We got a couple of goals and guys got fired up." With his team trailing 6-4 and Dallas' Bryan Siersma called for hooking, Heimel pulled goaltender Cacy Wilfer to give his team two extra attackers. The strategy resulted in Bellotti's goal. The defenseman wrapped around the net and snuck the puck between Dallas goalie Michael Baldwin and the left pipe. "Guys finally started working and feeling that competitive greatness that we needed from the start," Graf said. "We got one goal, and then people started moving their feet and we got another and built off of that," Graf added. "We just needed to play that way from the beginning." Ice Jets' forward Christian Elsborg snuffed out Cheyenne's comeback hopes with an empty net goal with 34 seconds to play. It was Elsborg's second goal of the game. "We had an opportunity to come back and win the game, which you wouldn't have thought we would when we were down five goals," Heimel said. Cheyenne plays its final home series of the year starting Friday when it hosts the Mountain Conference-leading Idaho Junior Steelheads (28-2-2) at 7:35 p.m. Press Release - Immediate Release Time for the Stamped to Act-Out Their Namesake Jan. 20, 2012
After coming off of a long losing streak, Cheyenne burst forward with a huge weekend against the Phoenix Knights. Once the dust settled, the Stampede out-shot, out-scored, out-saved, out-played, and just about out-everything-else-positive against the Knights and rolled to their most impressive series sweep in the short history of the franchise. Now they have a much more difficult task in front of them as the Dallas Ice Jets come to town and they have something to prove as they have fallen out of the top spot in the Mid-West Conference. With Cheyenne just 10 points away from locking up their first ever playoff appearance, don't think they aren't just as fired up. The front office has been active in making their team better and it certainly paid off last weekend. Carl Graf, recent acquisition from the El Paso Rhinos, went on a scoring tear knotting up 7 points in the three games, one of which included a hat trick. Teammate Daniil Kulikov matched him point-for-point as well. It seems as though Cheyenne has found their groove, but will Dallas have something to say about it? The league's number 4 and 5 goaltenders, Thomas Scoggin and Michael Baldwin, provide a dual threat in between the pipes for Dallas. However, the Stampede had a remarkable upturn in goals with 21 total against Phoenix. The question is which streak will remain intact? Can the Stampede continue their momentum forward with guns blazing? Or will the Ice Jets defense and netminding prove to be just too much for the young bucks? Find out this weekend as the Stampede host the Ice Jets for another three game series of WSHL action. The Cheyenne Stampede will play hosts to the Dallas Ice Jets for a 3 game series, starting Friday at the Cheyenne Ice & Events Center. Puck Drops at 7:35pm Friday (Jan 20) and Saturday (Jan 21), 11:30am Sunday (Jan 22). For tickets call 433-0024. For more details about the Cheyenne Stampede, please visit our website: www.CheyenneStampede.com or find us on Face book at: http://www.facebook.com/StampedeHockey or follow our Tweets (@stampshockey) Press Release - Immediate Release January 18, 2012 Welcome Back Cheyenne! By: Matt Prosser, Cheyenne Stampede Staff Writer Cheyenne, WY - 180 minutes...that's all it took to change the shape of a season. After losing 13 out of its last 14 games, it looked as though the Stampede had just about given up with a horrific schedule ahead of them. However, 180 minutes later, this team has a new lease on life and the Cheyenne Stampede welcomed back their winning ways with open arms as if it were the Prodigal Son who had returned home. After living a comfortable life just above the Colorado border, he (being "winning ways") left home and had gotten caught in his wayward life while hanging out with the likes of Bison and Brahmas, Monsters and Rhinos, and Flyers and Red Hawks. But then he realized a change was needed so he came home and lit up the net against some Knights that came to visit, and the town was there to celebrate his return home by slaughtering the fatted calf in victory. Ok maybe not so much that last part, but in no way is there exaggeration in saying that the Cheyenne Stampede went Biblical in their recent home series against the Phoenix Knights. It hasn't been an easy road for the Stampede in recent weeks, but thanks to new addition Carl Graf and the surprising awakening of Daniil Kulikov, they put together their first series sweep since early November. This team looked like one of the WSHL's elite as they ripped shot after shot after shot against a Phoenix team that has endured one of the most painful seasons in franchise history out in the desert; pair that up with some outstanding goaltending for three nights, one including a shutout by Vladislav Kornienko, and the Stampede finally found their recipe for success. The weekend got off to a hot start with not one but two hat tricks for the home squad by Graf and Kulikov, while netminder Cacy Wilfer only allowed one goal on 18 attempts. They came out with all kinds of aggression and won in dominating fashion 7-1. Riley Moore also punched in a power play goal for the Stampede. This however, wouldn't be the most remarkable evening out of the three either. After licking its wounds, the Knights came back and put three up on Wilfer, however goalie Sebastian Ramirez for Phoenix couldn't match and allowed four off of an amazing 48 shots. Graf and Kulikov both scored in this one again to give each of them 4 after two nights; Taylor Crawford and Joe Bellotti also tallied a goal to win 4-3. Sunday however, that is when the big beatdown of Phoenix came as they lost 11-0 and couldn't even scrape together 20 shots. Goals came by Graf, Matthew Broman, Graf again, Crawford, recent acquisition Tobias Pehrson, Sean Sayers, Kulikov, Bellotti, Crawford again, and Dorren Masters who earned a Gordie Howe hat trick after his scrap with Gage Mitchell and his assist on the Sayers goal. Graf finished the weekend with 7 points, not a bad welcoming party; and Kulikov matched with 7 himself. It's as if Phoenix poked at a sleeping bear that was hibernating and woke it up, because the Stampede apparently had enough of losing. Their play was remarkably better than possibly any other series they've played in, and if they continue this against the Dallas Ice Jets this coming weekend, they could possibly be sitting on a nice six game winning streak. Shot production was at an all-time high with 160 shots in those 180 minutes, that's almost one shot on goal per minute. With all this scoring as a result, let's hope that they took notes and can hit the repeat button because this is fun hockey. The Cheyenne Stampede will play hosts to the Dallas Ice Jets for a 3 game series, starting Friday at the Cheyenne Ice & Events Center. Puck Drops at 7:35pm Friday (Jan 20) and Saturday (Jan 21), 11:30am Sunday (Jan 22). For tickets call 433-0024. For more details about the Cheyenne Stampede, please visit our website: www.CheyenneStampede.com or find us on Face book at: http://www.facebook.com/StampedeHockey or follow our Tweets (@stampshockey) Press Release - Immediate Release Clinch Could Be Coming Cheyenne, WY - Welcome to the weekend of reckoning for the Cheyenne Stampede. They have made it no secret that they have one main goal: to make playoffs in their first year of existence. Today they find themselves in position to fulfill that vision and all they need to do is win 4 out of their 15 remaining games. They start this weekend with a three game series against the easiest team they will play the rest of the season, the Phoenix Knights. It hasn't exactly been the season the Knights were hoping for. After following taking the reins from the seven-time champion Phoenix Polar Bears, the new purple and black find themselves at the bottom of the Western Conference with mathematically no chance of breaking even. This is the team that should make the Stampede begin salivating at the thought of playing them as Cheyenne hasn't been playing their best hockey in recent games either. Another bright note for the home team is that Phoenix is absolutely horrible on the road with a record of 3-10-1. This weekend will also be the first chance for fans to see the new faces on the club. They already saw Carl Graf in the Stampede's 3-1 loss to Boulder a week ago, but this time they get to check out recently acquired defenseman, Tobias Pehrson of the El Paso Rhinos. They did need to give up statesman Brandon Luke in the process but Pehrson will add much needed depth at the blueline with reports of more trades coming. If there were ever a time for Cheyenne to right the ship, it's this weekend. Why you may ask? Because after this they have six games in a row against the Mid-West and Mountain Conference leaders in the Dallas Ice Jets and Idaho Junior Steelheads; two teams who are determined to make things very difficult for the Stampede. It will be tough sledding ahead for the new franchise in Wyoming but they just have to remember the goal: 4 wins out of 15 games. If they can do that, they will be playoff-bound and who knows, maybe the last-place Park City Moose will help them out with a few losses this weekend against the Arizona Red Hawks. Although it's always better to make that an unnecessary need. The Cheyenne Stampede will play hosts to the Phoenix Knights for a 3 game series, starting tonight at the Cheyenne Ice & Events Center. Puck Drops at 7:35pm Friday(Jan 13) and Saturday(Jan 14), 11:30am Sunday (Jan 15). For tickets call 433-0024. Friday and Saturdays home game will also be designated Carey Jr. High Night as the Stampede players have been on the ice again this week with all Carey Physical Education classes teaching, encouraging, giving tips and learning the game of Ice Hockey. The Team has invited all PE Class members to the Phoenix series and waived their admission fees by giving the Carey PE Coaches over 250 Free Tickets to the games! For more details about the Cheyenne Stampede, please visit our website: www.CheyenneStampede.com or find us on Face book at: http://www.facebook.com/StampedeHockey or follow our Tweets (@stampshockey) In-Depth Look at Taylor Crawford of the Cheyenne Stampede - Jan. 06, 2012 Cheyenne, WY - Currently the WSHL has just passed its half-way point and so far, the expansion (or transfer) Cheyenne Stampede have had a decent season. After starting the season with a loss, the team immediately took off going on a hot ten game win streak. Then they hit a bit of a rough stretch just before break but currently stand at 15-12-3. The Stampede have gone through some growing pains but overall seems to be developing nicely and are eagerly waiting their return from break. But since the teams of the WSHL are just now reporting back to their respective facilities after a nice two-week vacation, it's a good time to get to know the players a bit. So this week, I took a few minutes to chat it up with Stampede Captain, Taylor Crawford. Below are some specifics on him to start:
MP: So how's the break been treating you? Enjoying yourself? To update you on the team Crawford plays for…GM Mark Lantz and Coach Jeff Heimel have been working tirelessly to add some scoring to their offensive core. Already they have made three big splashes by acquiring Carl Graf from the El Paso Rhinos, Daniil Kulikov from the Phoenix Knights, and they have added 6'1" forward Sean Sayers. Even after all of this, they may not be done. Lantz has a lofty goal in sight and is determined to make it a reality; "That goal is earning a playoff berth in our first year of existence." If his team continues making great trades and key pickups, they may just have a shot. Cheyenne returns to the ice this weekend against the Boulder Bison, a team they are 1-3 against so far. This has quickly turned into a nice border brawl and it looks to be even more heated come Saturday. Afterwards, the Stampede will enjoy an extended home stretch. They will host the Phoenix Knights, Dallas Ice Jets, and the Idaho Junior Steelheads for a trifecta of three-game series'. For more information go to www.cheyennestampede.com. Matt Prosser, Cheyenne Stampede Writer for JuniorHockey.com. E-mail him at MProsser58@gmail.com. Stampede set to open 2012 with a Bang on Saturday CHEYENNE, WY - The Cheyenne Stampede are set to open the 2012 portion of their home schedule with a bang this Saturday January 7, 2012 at the Cheyenne Ice and Events Center by facing off with the Boulder Jr. Bison of Colorado. Puck drops at 7:35pm. General Manager, Mark Lantz is excited about getting team going into 2012. "The Stampede are poised and looking forward to completing another team goal within a few short games! That Goal is earning a Play-off berth in their first year of existence." The entire Stampede Staff has been working tirelessly to add depth and scoring punch to the lines, and Head Coach Jeff Heimel is happy about the new additions, "GM Lantz has acquired three such players within the last 25 days." Starting off with Danill Kulikov, 6'1" Forward from Moscow, Russia who joined the roster just prior to the WSHL's Showcase in late December. Carl Graf, 6'2" Forward from Stockholm, SWE who was added to the roster during the showcase and recently acquired Sean Sayers, 6'1" Forward from Calgary, AB. "We still are in the Playoff building mode, looking to add maturity and depth to the defensive squad," added Assistant Coach Ty Smith. Saturdays home game will also be designated Carey Jr. High Night as the Stampede players have been on the ice with the Carey Physical Education classes all week teaching, encouraging, and giving tips. The Team has invited all PE Class members to the Boulder Game Saturday night and waived their admission fees by giving the Carey PE Coaches over 200 Free Tickets to Saturday's game! For more details about the Cheyenne Stampede, please visit our website: www.CheyenneStampede.com or find us on Face book at: http://www.facebook.com/StampedeHockey or follow our Tweets (@stampshockey) R&R: Rest & Rumors Dec. 27, 2011
However, there was a stir in the pot that occurred on the trip. After the Stampede fell to the El Paso Rhinos in game two of the weekend, the two franchises reached a trade agreement that brought star forward Carl Graf to Cheyenne. The Stampede needed to give up D-man Travis Cornwell but that is a small price to pay for a player on track to score 60+ points this season, especially considering Cheyenne's scoring struggles. Just to give you an idea of what the Stampede are receiving, this 6'2", 190lbs Swedish sensation is averaging 1.28 points per game, adds much needed size to crash the net, and quick hands. This is the player that Cheyenne has been waiting for all season to support Taylor Crawford and Ryan Carroll. With these three scoring threats, the Stampede should be able to turn their fortunes around when they return from their two-week vacation. The exciting thing about all of this is that sources are saying that the Stampede are still throwing feelers out there for other possible transactions. Assumptions are that this time it is to put some speed on their blue-line. Also, nothing is confirmed yet, but rumors are swirling around the organization starting up an Independent U-16 or U-18 team under the AAU. It is unlikely that the franchise will choose both but if this comes to fruition, only good things will come for hockey in southern Wyoming so stay tuned for more info. For up-to-the-minute info you can go to the Cheyenne Facebook page at www.facebook.com/StampedeHockey or the team website www.cheyennestampede.com. When the season gets underway again on January 6th, the team will be playing against the team they started the year with: The Boulder Bison. As a fun thing for the fans to get involved with, the Stampede are planning a "Fan Party Bus" to travel down to Boulder, Colorado. Again, for more information please go to the websites. Things are looking bright for Cheyenne, and if these trades culminate with a lot of hard work then they may have a Thorne Cup in the near future. Matt Prosser, Cheyenne Stampede Writer for JuniorHockey.com. E-mail him at MProsser58@gmail.com. Herded In and Out of Showcase Dec. 21, 2011 In game one on Saturday, Cheyenne drew one of the more elite squads on-site: The Valencia Flyers. The contest got off to a great start with Joe Bellotti netting the first goal of the game, but that was pretty much the only great thing in the game for the Stampede. Valencia scored the following four goals to win 4-1. The key to this one was blown chances. The boys in brown had four chances on the power play and couldn't capitalize on any of them. And who knows, maybe if they had scored on the Ryan Smith penalty about midway through the first period when the Stampede were down 2-1, we could be talking about a different ending. Momentum leads to momentous moments, and by missing out on those chances, Cheyenne didn't have a prayer. After licking the wounds, the Stampede moved to Sunday; playing the El Paso Rhinos, Cheyenne's General Manager, Mark Lantz, stated afterwards that it was the best game he's seen his team play. He even added that they "played more as a team than when [they] were leading the [Mountain] Division." Unfortunately, this came in a losing effort as the Rhinos won the game 3-2. Some highlights though were that the passes were crisp, the shots were smart, and just the fact that they pushed a great team like El Paso to overtime. If there was ever such a thing as a moral victory, this was as close as it would come. Monday marked game three of the Shootout for Cheyenne and they were matched up with yet another capable opponent, the Arizona Red Hawks. This one was another heart-breaker for the Stampede as they once again forced the game into overtime, but just as the previous night, they fell short 3-2. Vladislav Kornienko played well between the pipes, stopping a flurry of 34 shots hurled his way, but there were just too many defensive breakdowns that led to his second overtime loss of the season. Even after starting the tournament 0-3, the silver-lining was found in the Stampede's game against the Long Beach Bombers on Tuesday. They had to do it in dramatic fashion, coming from behind after trailing 3-0, but somehow they found a way to pull together and walk away with a victory on the biggest stage the franchise has ever played on. And just as special teams played horribly on Saturday, the exact opposite happened in this one. Cheyenne got back into the game by getting their first two goals on the powerplay; the first one was scored by Bellotti and the second by Matthew Lantz. Coming back from the intermission, the Stampede needed just one to tie, but were given two goals by Daniil Kulikov about midway through the second period. Andrew Baggen put the icing on top of the cake with a shorthanded empty net goal to seal it 5-3 in one of the most shocking comebacks of the entire tournament. The other accolade the team receive was for start defenseman, Joe Bellotti, who was named HockeyShot.com's National Defensive Player of the Week. This is the highest honor any player for the Stampede has accomplished in its young existence. Cheyenne will be on break until January 6th like everyone else in the WSHL. They travel to Boulder Colorado for yet another attempt at redemption against the Bison. So far, the Stampede is 1-3 in the season series. Matt Prosser, Cheyenne Stampede Writer for JuniorHockey.com. E-mail him at MProsser58@gmail.com. Cheyenne's Bellotti Named HockeyShot.com Defensive POTW - Junior Hockey News Published: Tuesday, 20 Dec 2011
Bellotti recorded two goals and a pair of assists as Cheyenne went 1-1-2 at the Western States Shootout in Las Vegas. The 6'1" / 185 lb. 20-year-old from Malboro, New Jersey has collected a total of eight goals and seven assists in 29 WSHL games this season. HockeyShot manufactures its own line of products under the HockeyShot brand and acts as a distributor for many other popular products found on the site. With an established network of manufacturers and vendors, we have access to other products not listed on our site. If you can't find a product you are looking for, email us and we will let you know if we can supply it. We welcome any suggestions or comments you may have. Get Into Hockey Training! www.hockeyshot.com Headquartered in Kingwood, Texas, JuniorHockey.com celebrates its 2nd season as the nation's only independent news source devoted to junior hockey. With 100,000+ views a month and over 10,000 pages of content, JuniorHockey.com is emerging as the world's foremost producer of junior hockey content. For more information, visit us on the web at www.juniorhockey.com
MEDIA ADVISORY - Immediate Release What Happens When Expansion Meets Champion Dec. 18, 2011 The Stampede got off to an early lead when Andrew Baggen's shot was deflected by Dorren Masters at just under four minutes in. It would take nearly 16 minutes but the Rhinos did answer with a goal of their own by Alex Koopmeiners to tie it at 1 going into the intermission. When the puck dropped for the second period, it was a sluggish start for both squads. There would be three penalties over a span of ten minutes before a goal would be scored at the 14:07 mark by Dallas Szustak to give the Rhinos the lead. Not to be outdone, Cheyenne responded six minutes later to tie the game and send it to overtime. Once a player for each team was removed from the playing surface and the extra period began, it was only a matter of time before this thriller would find a winner. That winner would come in the shape of Trey Hughes on a breakaway. After receiving a puck bounced off the boards by Szustak, Hughes caught a burst of speed, split the defense, and buried the rubber to end the game with just over a minute remaining. When asked if he could give a player of the game award, Coach Cory Herman explained "the Hughes, Morales, and Szustak line played like magic all game so I'll go with all of them." Magic is a great word for it. The three of them together recorded six points from the three goals in a great win for the Rhinos. Despite the loss, there were still some bright spots for Cheyenne. Goalie Michael Porter gave a fascinating performance, stopping 38 of El Paso's 41 shots. When asked what he thought in his team's losing effort, Cheyenne GM Mark Lantz stated "this was the best game I've seen our team play. I don't look at this as a defeat, our guys played more like a team than back when we were in first place. We played a great team [from] El Paso and got a point out of it." Up next in the Shootout for the Rhinos are the dominant Idaho Junior Steelheads; and Cheyenne will play the Arizona Red Hawks. Both teams will have their hands full playing very capable teams. However if they show up with the same intensity as they did today and get a couple of breaks then they have a better than good shot at winning. Matt Prosser, Cheyenne Stampede Writer for JuniorHockey.com. E-mail him at MProsser58@gmail.com. STAMPEDE SNAP LOSING STREAK CHEYENNE, WY: Finally after dropping 8 games in a row the Cheyenne Stampede played a scheduled exhibition game against the University of Wyoming's ACHA Div III Team on Friday in Laramie, WY and won in a fairly convincing manner. 4-1, before returning home to the Cheyenne Ice and Events Center on Saturday to play in front of one of largest crowds to date. Period 1-No Scoring Period 1-Cheyenne (1) Carroll (Crawford) 1:06 ; UW (1) Freeman (Bates) 2:11 Coach Heimel had this to say, "It was nice to get something in the win column. We have been plagued by injuries and have been dealing with a ton of adversity lately. I am happy to see some players turning things around but still we have a long way to go and many pieces to add to the puzzle if we are going to win when it matters come playoff time." "Overall it was a positive weekend". Asked about what he thought about his GM scheduling an "Exhibition Series" in the middle of the season Heimel added, "This was a great exhibition series. Both the fans of Cheyenne and Laramie really got involved and it was a great opportunity to provide the state of Wyoming with some high caliber hockey. I can see this turning into a heated rivalry and a yearly tradition based on the success of last weekend. What a great experience." For more details about the Cheyenne Stampede, please visit our website: www.CheyenneStampede.com or find us on Face book at: http://www.facebook.com/StampedeHockey or follow our Tweets (@stampshockey) MEDIA ADVISORY - Immediate Release
CHEYENNE, WY - This coming weekends game, Saturday, November 19th between #1 Cheyenne Stampede and #3 Boulder Jr. Bison has been designated as "Stamp out Hunger" at the Cheyenne Ice and Events Center. The Cheyenne Stampede will be joining CBS Channel 5, Cheyenne Spradley Bar, and Sierra Trading Post with a food drive this weekend to benefit the Comea Shelter and the Salvation Army. The Stampede players will deliver the food early next week. There will be a collection box at the Rink for canned goods, cereal, jello or cake mixes. Please bring a few items to donate to these great organizations and help feed the hungry in Cheyenne. Come out and enjoy a Cheyenne Stampede hockey game vs. Boulder Jr. Bison on November 19th at 7:35pm! Saturday night the Stampede will also host Autograph Night with selected Stampede Players and a FREE Skate with the players after the game. Call 307-433-0024 for tickets or visit www.CheyenneStampede.com for more information! MEDIA ADVISORY - Immediate Release By: David Briggs - Stampede Staff Boulder, Cheyenne Establish Heated Rivalry It was Russ Tyler who coined the term "It's Knuckle Puck Time," in D2: The Mighty Ducks. The "Knuckle Puck" was a weapon used by Coach Gordon Bombay to effectively change the momentum of a game. But, what was the "Knuckle Puck," really? It was a next to impossible shot for any goalie to stop, including Team Iceland's goalie, and that is saying something. Although, the literal term "It's Knuckle Puck Time" never really made a whole lot of sense to me speaking strictly in a hockey sense. Don't get me wrong. The "Knuckle Puck" was one of the most well known entities in one of the best hockey movies ever made. However, it would make more sense to me to apply the term: "It's Knuckle Puck Time" to a phenomenon that makes the term more credible in a hockey sense, to a phenomenon that has knuckles and pucks flying, to a phenomenon that after this past weekend can only be described as a bitter fierce WSHL rivalry established for the ages. So I am borrowing the term "It's Knuckle Puck Time" for the time being. It is certainly fitting to describe the newly established border war between the Boulder Bison and the Cheyenne Stampede. It's Knuckle Puck Time. Lets see how the home-and-home series panned out over the weekend. From the get go on Friday night in Boulder in game one of the home-and-home, it was all Cheyenne. Just :57 into the game Taylor Crawford scored on a nasty backhand on an odd man rush. The Stampede controlled possession by a wide margin and took a 2-0 lead into the locker room. A goalie change in the second after surrendering three straight goals to the Stampede may have been the catalyst for a sudden change in momentum that worked in Boulder's favor. Hunter Fernandez entered the game in relief of Dax Deadrick. In short work Boulder easily tied the game at three. The Bison came out in the third period with a chip on their shoulder and easily controlled the remainder of the game. The Bison skated past the Stampede 6-4. The hard fought battle from zone to zone was easily overshadowed however by the number of fists flying and less than complimentary words chirped from bench to bench all night long. It was like Fight Club on ice, except this time everyone's talking about it. Isn't that breaking the number one rule? Overall Friday night, in a game in which the first match penalty in recent memory was handed out, was goal-to-goal and fist-to-fist, one of the most exciting hockey games I have watched in a while, at any level. Here is a round of applause for my three Stars of the night: Taylor Porrier, for his three goal night for the Bison, Hunter Fernandez for his stellar relief appearance that effectively flipped momentum Boulder's way, and Andrew Baggen for the Stampede, who in the spirit of Mustache November or "Movember" was rocking one of the best horseshoe ‘staches I have seen on ice since Johnny Upton from "Slap Shot." The second game of the home-and-home series was held at the Cheyenne Ice and Events Center. But, home ice wasn't as sweet for the Stampede as it was for the Bison. The Bison came out firing in the first. They picked up right where they left off on Friday night, scoring the first five goals of the game, on their way to a much easier 7-2 win and a sweep of the Stampede. There were 22 penalties called in this one, including five majors and a game ejection. Enough said. It was a very rough weekend for the Stampede. Here is what Coach Jeffrey Heimel had to say following the two game sweep. "This was a tough weekend for us. We had control of the game Friday night with a 3-0 lead and were unable to finish the job. We have a big series coming up this weekend against Fresno and need to refocus and get back to what has made us successful this season." The Stampede now sits at 12-6-1 and in third place in the Mountain Conference of the WSHL. It has a very tough test this weekend in Fresno against the Monsters. The Monsters sit at 17-1-0 on the season, in first place in the Western Conference. Lets face it. The kind of hockey played against the Bison this weekend won't get the job done in Fresno. Hopefully the Stampede can keep its emotions at bay. The next installment of "It's Knuckle Puck Time" kicks of January 6, 2012. It should be one heck of a new year. The Stampede's next home stand will be Dec 2-4 when the Texas Brahmas come to town for a 3 game stand against the Stampede. Tickets can be reserved for this game and the upcoming University of Wyoming game, by call 307-433-0024. For more details about the Cheyenne Stampede, please visit our website: www.CheyenneStampede.com or find us on Face book at: http://www.facebook.com/StampedeHockey or follow our Tweets (@stampshockey) Stampede Speed Past Mustangs It is safe to say that overcoming defeat is no problem for the Cheyenne Stampede. After a less than stellar showing against the Junior Steelheads in Idaho last weekend, where it suffered its first three game losing streak on the season, the Cheyenne Stampede welcomed in the Ogden Mustangs on Military Appreciation Weekend for a three game set, hoping to inflict a little pain of its own. It did just that. "I was happy with the leadership our team showed this weekend," said coach Jeffrey Heimel, "We had many players step up at the right times in big moments in the series and I believe that is a testament to our team and its desire to win hockey games." The weekend started off with a bang in game one on Friday night in Cheyenne. 19 goals were scored, 11 by the Stampede. To say that the Stampede was able to get its offense back on track would be an understatement. It averaged more than one shot a minute, 67 to be exact. Taylor Crawford proved why he is deserving of wearing the "C". He tallied three goals and four assists on Friday on his way to a seven-point night and a 13-point weekend overall. Special teams were also a huge factor in the game. The Stampede was nearly perfect in that aspect, going 5 for 6 on the power play and only surrendering one goal on the Mustangs seven chances with the man advantage. The Stampede sped past the Mustangs with relative ease, 11-8. The Stampede found its offense again on Saturday night at the Cheyenne Ice and Events Center. This time though, it was more evenly distributed. It got goals from five different players on it way to a 6-3 win over the Mustangs. Cacy Wilfer got the win after stopping 28 of 31 pucks thrown his way. After two games against the Mustangs the Stampede had already thrown 119 shots at net. That trend would not change in the final game on Sunday. The Stampede recorded another 51 shots. Over its three game set with the Mustangs, the Stampede recorded a total of 170 shots on net. The cliché of giving credit where credit is due is certainly fitting here. Although the Stampede skated past the Mustangs with relative ease this weekend, Alex Glockner, the Ogden Mustangs goaltender, deserves a ton of praise. He kept every game close. If his team could have found a bit more offense, the mood of this article may have been a lot different. Glockner faced all 170 shots that the Stampede threw the Mustangs way this weekend and he only let 21 by him. That is a .876 save percentage. Not bad. The Stampede are now 12-4-1 on the season after completing the three game sweep of the Mustangs and once again hold sole possession of first place in the Mountain Conference of the WSHL. The Stampede welcome the Boulder Bison to town this upcoming weekend and Coach Heimel couldn't be more thrilled with the momentum his team stands to carry into the series. "It was great to see the team bounce back after a rough series last weekend in Idaho. Our goal was to win three games this weekend and continue to improve as a team and at the end of the series coming away with six points feels pretty good. We are looking forward to a great series next weekend against the Boulder Bison." The Bison are just three points back of the Stampede with three games in hand. It should be a fun weekend.MEDIA ADVISORY - Immediate Release
CHEYENNE, WY - This coming weekends games between #2 Cheyenne Stampede and #4 Ogden Mustangs has been declared Military Appreciation Weekend at the Cheyenne Ice and Events Center. The Stampede will be paying homage to all those we have served and still are serving in our nation's armed forces. Are you a member of the U.S. Military? Regardless of whether you're an active member, a reserve or retired, we want to thank you for serving this great country with a special Stampede ticket offer. All Members of the U.S. Military will receive a discounted ticket for $7.00 per ticket and we have arranged for all Stampede Merchandise to be sold at a 10% discount with Military I.D. also we will have $2 Draft Beer and Concessions discounts available. Come out and support our Military folks and Wyoming's newest sports franchise, The Cheyenne Stampede Hockey Club. The puck drops at 7:35pm both Friday and Saturday Night and at 11:30am Sunday at the Cheyenne Ice and Events Center! For more details about the Cheyenne Stampede, please visit our website: www.CheyenneStampede.com or find us on Face book at: http://www.facebook.com/StampedeHockey or follow our Tweets (@stampshockey) MEDIA ADVISORY - IMMEDIATE RELEASE PARK CITY, UT: During last Saturday's game preparations the Cheyenne Stampede had some very special visitors come to the Park City Moose -vs- Cheyenne Stampede, Western State Hockey League Game (WSHL).
Travis Carpenter, age (4) and his brothers Barrett (7) and Nolan (9) were accompanied of course by their mother Kelly Carpenter and the Stampede Captains: Taylor Crawford(C), Matt Lantz (A), and Reilly Moore (A) for a very special pre-game locker room visit. The Carpenters previously from Cheyenne, WY were they were highly involved in youth hockey and were supporters in the formation of the Cheyenne Stampede Jr. "A" Hockey Club. Travis and his brothers fell in love with hockey, but Travis was unable to try the sport his brothers were so involved in, see Travis was diagnosed with neurofibromatosis type 1, a condition that causes tumors to grow on nerve tissue and creates skin and bone abnormalities. There's no cure, but the tumors can be removed in some cases, but, not in Travis condition.
The Cheyenne Stampede Captains presented the Carpenter boys with Official Stampede gear and front row seats to watch the Stampede in a very entertaining game which the Stampede won in a Shoot-Out. The Stampede return to action this weekend on the road in a key match-up against the defending league champions, the Idaho Jr. Steelheads in McCall, ID. For more information about neurofibromatosis please see the Children's Tumor Foundation, www.ctf.org or contact the Colorado Chapter of the Children's Tumor Foundation. The Chapter President is Mark Ebel, Mark.Ebel@Newmont.com For more details about the Cheyenne Stampede, please visit our website: www.CheyenneStampede.com or find us on Face book at: http://www.facebook.com/StampedeHockey Media Advisory CHEYENNE STAMPEDE MOVE INTO FIRST PLACE IN MOUNTAIN DIVISION OF WSHL! PARK CITY, UT: The Cheyenne Stampede have moved into first place of the highly competitive Mountain Division of the Western States Hockey League after a 5 point weekend against the Park City Moose. The Stampede are now 3 points ahead of the defending league champion Idaho Junior Steelheads heading into a 3 game series this upcoming weekend against the steelheads in McCall Idaho. On Friday night the Park City Moose snapped the Stampede's 7 game winning streak in a dramatic overtime finish that ended in a 5-4 overtime loss. The Stampede went down early and fought back to secure a point for a regulation tie but fell short when the Moose struck roughly 3 minutes into the overtime period. Scoring Summary: Period 1- Cheyenne (1) Joe Bellotti (Powerplay) (Travis Cornwell) 5:00; Park City (1) Nate Garcia (unassisted) 8:52 ; Park City(2) Devin Holmes (Devan Beck, Aaron Rio) 11:02 On Saturday night the Stampede bounced back with a 5-1 victory. Strong Goaltending from Vladislav Kornienko and multi point games from Brandon Luke, Taylor Crawford, Curtis Tucker and Wayne Hoffman were keys to the Stampede Victory. Coach Heimel had this to comment. "Saturday was a big day for us. We had been inconsistent in our preparation and intensity the last series against Dallas and we really put these kids to the test during our pregame meeting Saturday. I am happy to see us moving back in the right direction." Scoring Summary Period 1- No Scoring Sunday morning proved to be an intense battle ending in an exciting shootout in which the Stampede prevailed 5-4. Strong goaltending from Park City was enough to quite the Stampede offense in the 3rd period forcing an overtime period. Coach Heimel commented "The score did not fully reflect how well of a game we played Sunday. We really did a great job managing the puck and creating opportunities. We ran into a very good goaltender and fortunately we were able to get 2 points and win the series." Scoring Summary Period 1- Park City (1) Jordan Matthys (SH) (Unassisted) 7:33; Cheyenne (1) Wayne Hoffman (pp) (Cornwell, Jorgensen); Cheyenne (2) Lantz, H (pp) (Carroll, Crawford) 13:27 For more details about the Cheyenne Stampede, please visit our website: www.CheyenneStampede.com or find us on Face book at: http://www.facebook.com/StampedeHockeyMEDIA ADVISORY - IMMEDIATE RELEASE Stampede Corrals Dallas in a 3 Game Sweep The Cheyenne Stampede swept the Dallas Snipers this past weekend bringing their record to 7-1, third in the WSHL's Mountain Conference. The Stampede won 3-2 on Friday night, after a 16 hour bus ride, 4-2 on Saturday evening and 4-3 on Sunday. This past weekend's contest the Stampede came out flat, which quickly turned to re-focusing on the game at hand, especially during Friday's game when the Stampede endured a 16 hour bus trip to open their first long road swing as an inaugural team. According to Head Coach Jeff Heimel, "This weekend we faced a lot of adversity as a team. In all 3 games Dallas jumped out to an early lead and in all 3 games we had to battle back and sacrifice in order to get the wins. It would have been very easy for us to get frustrated and let our emotions take over but we managed to stay focused and level headed and that was definitely a key to our success this weekend." Game 1 - Scoring Summary: POWERPLAYS Game 2 - Scoring Summary: POWERPLAYS Game 3 - Scoring Summary: POWERPLAYS Next up for the Stampede is a trip to Park City, UT. this Friday, Saturday, and Sunday to take on the Park City Moose. The Stampede went a combined 3-0-0 against the Moose earlier this season at home. MEDIA ADVISORY CHEYENNE STAMPEDE EARNS THREE GAME SWEEP AGAINST THE PARK CITY MOOSE CHEYENNE, WY, The Cheyenne Stampede Hockey Club earned its first sweep in the Western States Hockey League with a 5-2 victory yesterday over the Park City Moose at the Cheyenne Ice and Events Center. Improving their League (WSHL) record to 4-1-0 and their over-all record to 6-2-0 as the Stampede continue to tally a 4 game winning streak to their credit. The Stampede dominated the opening period Friday night , and can continued pursuing a balanced and coordinated scoring attack throughout the weekend, and came out in front on the scoreboard in all three games as a result. The Scoring attack was lead by Stampede Captain Taylor Crawford (F) who tallied 7 total points (2 goals, 5 assists), followed by Braden Johnson (F) with 6 points (Assists) and Ryan Carroll (F) (3 goals) over two games as Carroll was unavailable for Saturday night's contest. Three Stampede Rookies blotted their first Junior Goals of their careers lead by Heath Lantz (D/F) with 2 points (1 Goal, 1 Assist), Austin Krantz (F) and David Sweatt (F) each recorded their first Junior goals. Head Coach Jeff Heimel had this to say "I'm very pleased with our performance this weekend. We continue to build and grow as a team. It's very important to start the season with some wins and this weekend was another positive step in our eventual goal of winning a league championship." Game 1 Scoring Summary Park City versus Cheyenne 10/14/11 Game 2- 10/15/11 Scoring Summary First Period - Cheyenne (1) Braden Johnson (Taylor Crawford) 1:21; Cheyenne (2) Matthew Boente (unassisted) 4:12; Park City (1) Skyler Metcalfe (Devin Holmes) 10:26; Park City (2) Ville Rantanen (unassisted) 12:14 Game 3 10/16/11 Scoring Summary First Period - Cheyenne (1) Matthew Boente (Heath Lantz) 2:07 PP; Cheyenne (2) Taylor Crawford (Reilly Moore) 7:34; Cheyenne (3) Taylor Crawford (Braden Johnson) 14:58; Park City (1) Nate Garcia (Aaron Rio, Jordan Matthys) 16:55; Cheyenne (4) Ryan Carroll (Taylor Crawford) 17:15; The Stampede start a 9 game road swing this weekend with the Dallas Snipers, then back to Park City and finishing their road swing November 6th in Boise, ID against the Idaho Jr. Steelheads. The Stampede's next Home Series will be November 11-13 at the Cheyenne Ice and Events Center against the Mustangs of Ogden, UT. Tickets are now available on-line at: www.CheyenneStampede.com or by call (307) 433-0024. MEDIA ADVISORY - Immediate Release CHEYENNE STAMPEDE JR. "A" HOCKEY CAPTAINS ANNOUNCEDCHEYENNE, WY: Coach Jeffrey Heimel is proud to announce this year's Captains and Alternate Captains for the 2011-2012 Cheyenne Stampede Jr. "A" Hockey Club. Taylot Crawford will serve as this year's Team Captain.
Matt Lantz will serve as this year's Alternate Team Captain.
Reilly Moore will serve as this year's Alternate Team Captain.
According to Assistant Coach Ty Smith, (Former WSHL Veteran) the Stampede return to action this weekend at the Cheyenne Ice and Events Center with WSHL Opponent the Park City Moose on Friday and Saturday evenings at 7:35pm and a Sunday Matinee Game that starts at 11:30am. Sunday's game features a Buy One - Get One Free Ticket offer. The Stampede then go on the road for a 9 game swing, their first road swing playing the Dallas Snipers, Park City Moose, and finishing the long trip against Cup Champions the Idaho Jr. Steelheads. Tickets and great seats are still available for this weekend's home series at: www.CheyenneStampede.com or at the Cheyenne Ice and Events Center. Find us on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/StampedeHockey Cheyenne Stampede splits Opening Weekend with the Boulder Bison (WSHL)CHEYENNE, WY - The Cheyenne Stampede Hockey Team split their first games of the Western States Hockey League (WSHL) season this past weekend, losing a tough battle at home 3-5 to the Boulder Bison Junior "A" Hockey Club but rebounding with a 5-4 Over Time victory over the Bison during their home opener. Brandon Luke (CO) tallied the winning historic, inaugural, goal for the Stampede's first WSHL Win! Luke had this to say," Scoring any game's winning goal is just the best feeling. I can't even explain what it was like when I saw the puck hit the back of the net to seal the deal after the boys worked so hard all game" The Stampede's season opener was a tough test as Boulder entered the game ranked 2nd in the WSHL's Mid-Western Conference. With 14 Rookies in the lineup, the Stampede struck early in the Home-Opener in Cheyenne and led the game 2-1 at the first intermission. The Stampede were unable to mount any offense during the second period and allowed 4 unanswered goals in the second. During the third period, the Stampede showed their grit and determination, but fell short only tallying 1 goal. Meanwhile, Veteran Goal-Tender Cacy Wilfer (AK) was impressive in net for the Stampede, stopping 32 of 37 shots as he contends for the starting job. Head Coach Jeff Heimel had this to say about the Stampede's home opener, "It was a great weekend against the Boulder Bison. Boulder is a well established, professional program and we had every expectation that they would have a great team on the ice. We came out hard in our first regular season home game going up 2-0 quickly in the first. However we were unable to stay disciplined and composed during the game as we let penalties and turnovers paralyze us during a 4 goal 2nd period from Boulder." Against the Boulder Bison in Superior, Colorado during their Home-opener, the Stampede took a commanding lead in the first period 3-1, but Boulder regrouped and battled back with three second period goals. During the third period, the lead changed hands and the regulation game ended in a 4-4 tie. Rookie Brandon Luke Scored the Winning Goal in overtime with just under 1 minute left in the period! Rookie Goal-Tender, Vladislav Kornienko (Moscow, Russia) turned away 33 of 37 shots on goal and records his and the Stampede's first win ever in League play improving the team's WSHL standings to 1-1-0. According to Heimel, "I was pleased with how we rebounded on Saturday Night. We had very strong goaltending from Vladislav and did a much better job at defending the front of the net blocking many shots and clearing pucks away from our goaltender. We fought hard to the very end winning in OT despite Boulder climbing back into the game early into the 3rd period. I am looking forward to continuing to build as a team both on and off the ice this season." The Cheyenne Stampede begins a 3 week break in the season until the Park City Moose come to town for a 3 game home stand October 14-16, 2011 at the Cheyenne Ice and Events Center. Friday (OCT 14) and Saturday (OCT 15) the puck will drop at 7:35pm and the Sunday (OCT 16) Matinee Game will start at 11:30am. Scoring Summary: Cheyenne-vs-Boulder 9/23/11
Boulder-vs-Cheyenne 9/24/11
Stampede Opening Night at Cheyenne Ice & Events Center Takes Place Tomorrow Night Thursday September 22, 2011 It's down to business for the Cheyenne Stampede Hockey Club this week as they kick off their 49-game regular season schedule against the Boulder Bison Friday night at the Cheyenne Ice and Events Center. The Stampede finished pre-season with a record of 2-1 over ACHA opponents. The pre-season goal was to spot and replace weaknesses and continue to grow on positive momentum. The Stampede continue to build on their team game as they get set for a home-and-home with the Boulder Bison, which starts with the first Western States Hockey League regular season game in the history of the Cheyenne Stampede on Friday night. The Bison and Stampede are forecasted to build a fiery rivalry since the two teams are the closest league opponents and will meet for a total of 6 encounters this season. For WSHL veterans like Forward Taylor Crawford (ID), there are no secrets about what to prepare for with Boulder. Tomorrow night's Game is sponsored by Laramie County Community College (LCCC) and all Faculty, Staff, and Students of LCCC may purchase tickets at the "Student-Youth" Rate by showing your LCCC ID. Also the first 500 in the door Friday night will receive a LCCC Cow Bell to help the Stampede ring in a victory! MEDIA ADVISORY - Immediate Release Cheyenne Stampede of the WSHL complete preseason with a record of 2-1 Cheyenne, WY; The Cheyenne Stampede completed their 2011 WSHL preseason ACHA schedule Saturday night with a disappointing loss against the Rams of Colorado State University (ACHA Div II) at home with over 300+ new hockey fans in attendance at the Cheyenne Ice and Events Center. The Stampede, Wyoming's newest Junior "A" Program finished their exhibition season with a record of 2-1 against ACHA programs. The Stampede are preparing for their WSHL Home League Opener Friday night against Mountain Conference Rivals, the Boulder Bison at the Cheyenne Ice and Events Center, Puck Drops at 7:35pm. This Friday's Game is sponsored by LCCC (Laramie County Community College) and they will be giving the first 500 fans in the door LCCC/Stampede Cowbells to help cheer on the Stampede! According to Head Coach Jeff Heimel, "I am extremely pleased with our pre-season performance over the last two-weeks. We learned a lot during our 5-2 victory over the University of Northern Colorado last Sunday and we were able to carry that momentum into Friday Night against Colorado State with a strong 4-3 Overtime Victory. On Saturday we jumped out to an early 2-0 after period 1. The second period we lost our composure on several penalties and gave up 5 unanswered goals. Despite a strong 3rd period showing in which we outshot the opponent 16-7 we were unable to mount any offense eventually losing the game 5-2. I am looking forward to taking our momentum into our regular season opener this Friday against the Boulder Bison. " According to one of the Stampede fans, "It is great to come out to the ice rink and watch this high level of hockey and enjoy a nice cold beer." Season ticket packages are still available for Friday's game. Fans who would like to purchase ticket packages can do so at www. CheyenneStampede.com or at the Front Desk of the Ice and Events Center before and during the game. For more information about season ticket packages, call the Cheyenne Stampede office at (307) 630-6726, and don't forget to follow the Cheyenne Stampede on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/StampedeHockey MEDIA ADVISORY The Cheyenne Stampede corral the UNC Bears 5-2 in a hard fought battle to win the Stampede's first inaugural game! CHEYENNE, WY - The Cheyenne Stampede faced off with the Bears of the University of Northern Colorado (Greeley, CO) in a pre-season matchup Sunday at the Cheyenne Ice and Events Center. The Stampede ran over the UNC Bears 5-2 in a hard fought battle. The game was the first pre-season tilt in four days, as the Stampede will face off with the Rams from Colorado State University on Friday (Sept 16) night in Ft. Collins and Saturday(Sept 17) night at 7:35pm at home. Saturday's game is the last pre-season game action the Stampede will see until their regular season opener September 23rd against the WSHL's Boulder Bison at the Cheyenne Ice and Events Center. Scoring the First Inaugural Goal for the Cheyenne Stampede was forward Taylor Crawford (Idaho), un-assisted followed by Brandon Luke (Colorado), assisted by David Sweatt(Colorado), The Stampede's Third goal was scored by Matt Broman (Utah), assisted by Joe Bellotti (New Jersey) and Hometown Rookie sensation Heath Lantz of Cheyenne tallied goals 4 and 5 assisted by Elliot Langford (Alaska) Reilly Moore (Penn) and Curtis Tucker (Alaska). Three out of four net minders saw action Sunday with Cacy Wilfer (Alaska) recording the win. Building on the momentum of Sunday's victory is the Cheyenne Stampede's goal, as they look to finish the pre-season against the Rams of Colorado State University this coming weekend. According to Stampede Head Coach, Jeffrey Heimel, "I was extremely encouraged by our performance against UNC today. We have been working very hard in practice the last two weeks and will continue to build off the foundation that has been built during training camp. Although this is a positive first step for our team we still have much to work on to get where we need to make a run for a league championship this season. I am looking forward to seeing this organization grow as the season goes on." Season ticket packages are still available for Saturday's game. Fans who would like to purchase ticket packages can do so at www. CheyenneStampede.com or at the Front Desk of the Ice and Events Center before and during the game. For more information about season ticket packages, call the Cheyenne Stampede office at (307) 630-6726, and don't forget to follow the Cheyenne Stampede on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/StampedeHockey Click here to Listen to the Park City Moose Vs. Cheyenne Stampede Radio Promo MEDIA ADVISORY The Cheyenne Stampede will host a "Controlled Scrimmage" Sunday afternoon , Sept 11th at 1:45pm against the Bears of the University of Northern Colorado. Doors open at 1:30pm and we will have a Coaches Controlled Scrimmage for 2 hours. Cost of admission is a suggested $2-5 donation at the door…Season Ticket holder FREE. Cheyenne Stampede Complete Media Release The Cheyenne Stampede has just about completed their first week of pre-season training camp in preparation for their inaugural season at the Cheyenne Ice and Events Center. Tickets to the Sept. 17th Exhibition game are available and can be purchased at the Cheyenne Ice and Events Center or by visiting the Stampede Website: www.CheyenneStampede.com or Fans can call the Ice and Events at 307-433-0024 for more information. The Stampede have entered camp with 23 recruited, talented players from throughout the United States and sprinkled in an interesting blend of international players from Russia and Canada which should provide a good blend of talent for the Stampede. According to Coach Heimel, "there are still roster positions on the Stampede's WSHL roster for new players and we will be bringing in new players throughout the season" Heidi Peterson, Director of Stampede Public Relations had this to add "When building a new team you have very little time to get everything done just right. Few realize the work that goes into building your team and assume the only team is the players on the bench. Not true. So many more people are needed and we are excited because of the involvement the people of Cheyenne bring." The Stampede will open their Western State Hockey League (WSHL) season at home when they battle Mountain Conference rivals the Boulder Bison at the Cheyenne Ice and Events Center on Friday, Sept. 23rd, at 7:35 p.m. Note Date Change, as the Stampede Fans have requested this new date to not interfere with the Wyoming-vs-Nebraska home game! For more information on Ticket Packages, Single Game Tickets, or sponsorship opportunities visit www.CheyenneStampede.com Find us on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/StampedeHockey GAME NIGHT VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Game Night Volunteers Needed...Are you interested in being a part of our Stampede team? The Stampede are in need of the following volunteer Positions: Off Ice Officials, (Goal Judges, Penalty Box Attendants, Score Keepers) - Tickets/Merchandise, Play by Play Announcer, Color Commentator, Rink Announcer, Arena Music, Videographer... MEDIA ADVISORY - AUGUST 16, 2011 Becoming a Billet (Host) Family for the Cheyenne Stampede The Cheyenne Stampede Junior "A" Hockey Team is in need of local Cheyenne Families to become Host Families for our aspiring players arriving near the end of August. The Cheyenne Stampede Junior program offers opportunities for players from all over the country to be a part of our Junior team and further their development both on and off the ice. Much of that development comes from having a healthy home environment provided by a host or billet family. Hosting a Stampede player is a great experience, whether you have a house full of your own kids or you live alone. They'll bring energy and excitement under your roof and you'll get to know a great bunch of people associated with the team Players arrive in late August for training camp and will be here until the end of the playing season usually in March or the end of the school year in June depending on the player's school situation. Becoming a host family for a Stampede player is a great way to get involved in the community, as well as develop some very special bonds with the players and their families. For many of the players, this will be their first time away from home and they will need a stable living environment for their move to Wonderful Wyoming. Players on the Stampede are generally between the ages of 16 and 20. Part of our commitment to our players and their parents is to help provide them with a good home. The players often become just like one of the family. In fact the Stampede Head Coach Jeff Heimel, still keeps in contact with his Billet Family from his Junior playing years and believes that our motivated young men can be positive role models for many of the younger host family members.. Host families must be able to provide the player with his own room, and nutritious food that is available for him to prepare. We have team guidelines and policies that the player must abide by with our organization and we expect out host families to enforce these team rules. We also ask the player to abide by your house rules as outlined to him by you upon his arrival. Each host family is paid a monthly stipend to house a player in their home and will also receive two season (VIP) tickets to all home games. Generally the players and the families develop a special bond and remain close long after the player has left the. organization. We try to make it possible to make sure that this experience is a rewarding one for both the player and the host family. If you are interested in becoming a host family for a Cheyenne Stampede Junior player this upcoming season, or just would like some more information, please contact Tammy Lantz at Tamlantz@Wyoming.com or 307-630-3499. More Host Family information can also be found at the Teams Website: http://www.cheyennestampede.com/ Thank you for considering this great opportunity to help further the development of an aspiring Stampede Junior player and your family as well!
August 5, 2011 Cheyenne Stampede and the Western States Hockey League Cheyenne,WY This First year, Inaugural season is really starting to take shape and the puzzle pieces are starting to "fall into place" according to Mark Lantz, the Teams General Manager. Recruiting efforts have been non-stop for the Coaching Staff which has spent the last 60 plus days on the road at national and regional camps. According to Jeff Heimel, Stampede Head Coach, we've signed and contracted players from Minnesota, Wyoming, Colorado, Alaska, and New Jersey. "We Understand the challenges we face as a new team in a very competitive division but expect much in our first season in the Western States hockey League," Heimel said. " We believe this season will be a great first step to our ultimate goal of winning a league championship," he added. Both Heimel and Associate Coach Ty Smith feel that the time spent on the road and the phones will pay big dividends when the season starts. There is a renewed sense of excitement at the Cheyenne Ice and Events Center. The Stampede Center ice logo has shipped this week along with several other team and rink sponsored in-ice logo's. The ice is scheduled to return August 19th and the Stampede's training camp is scheduled to start August 29th and run for roughly three weeks. The team dressing room and equipment are now being dusted off and critical team items will begin arriving throughout the month of August and early September. According to Robin Feezer, Recreation Coordinator - City Ice and Events, "We are so excited to be working with the Cheyenne Stampede to make this a fun and exciting inaugural season." For those players who do not have a team to play for, Lantz recommends getting in contact with the Stampede Coaching Staff. The Stampede "Front Office" is also growing very rapidly, According to Lantz "the team is close to inking a marketing deal with another Wyoming company that has extensive Sports Marketing and Team Ownership experience." Lantz also announce the hiring of Jon Jonasson, a Bloomington, MN native who has played Junior and Professional Hockey as the Director of Scouting. Jon's wealth of hockey experience and business skills will be a huge boost to our team development. According to Jonasson, he hopes to have 6-8 other regional scouts in place before the season arrives, and has begun working on this and next season's roster. Asked what the team is in most need of, Lantz replied, "Host Families, we are currently seeking local Cheyenne Families to host a hockey player. Host families provide the players with room and board for a monthly stipend. Hosting can be a very exciting and rewarding experience for all those willing to open up their homes to dedicated players. Many families who have hosted players in the past usually look back at their experience with fond memories. The Cheyenne Stampede also offer the host families several benefits." For more information regarding the Stampede or hosting a player please see the clubs website: http://www.CheyenneStampede.com |
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FROM A RAMPAGE TO A STAMPEDE! With that goal in mind, Wilson chose to transfer ownership of the team to an organization that will provide outstanding training and advancement opportunities for the players. The Cheyenne Stampede is owned by highly respected, longtime USA Hockey member, Mark Lantz, who has been involved in a variety of capacities including Junior hockey. "It was a difficult decision to move the team," Wilson says, "but having someone with the experience, knowledge, and heart for players that Mark has, made that choice an obviously good one." Giving Wilson further reason to be pleased was Lantz's coaching selection. Jeff Heimel, Head Coach of the Phoenix Polar Bears, has taken the reigns for the Stampede. Heimel's recruiting and coaching lead the Polar Bears to an outstanding season including stellar performances at the WSHL Western Conference Finals. "Jeff Heimel is a great coach who will have a highly successful season on the ice but won't stop there," Wilson says "he continues to work in the off season to advance his players to higher levels. While that's what Junior Hockey team's are in business to do, it doesn't always happen as it should but with Jeff at the helm I feel very confident for the future of the players." To add to the benefits, the local businesses including the rink are lending their support to the team in a variety of capacities from financial support to scheduling fun events for the players. "When an entire town gets behind a program, it makes for a far better experience for the players," Wilson says "Cheyenne is a nice place to begin with - right on the border of Colorado - and that level of involvement will generate a great atmosphere for the players." The transfer of ownership will be bittersweet for the Tulsa area fans as the players make the move to Wyoming but Wilson is at peace with that tough change. "I had initially wanted to keep the team in Tulsa because the roster of players does transfer with the team," she said "but this opportunity is such a good one for them, it eases the pain of having the guys move away. While I'll definitely miss them, I'm very excited." The players begin with the Stampede in September. |
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STAMPEDE HIRE HEIMEL AS HEAD COACH The Cheyenne Stampede Hockey Club has announced the hiring of new head coach Jeff Heimel to lead the Stampede during its inaugural season in the Western States Hockey League. Heimel, a native of Saint Paul Minnesota, is happy to be a part of the newly formed Stampede organization. "When searching for a coaching position this spring I really wanted to find an ownership group that was committed not only to winning, but developing a strong community relationship and hockey culture with their fans and supporters. I believe I have found that with the Lantz family and the city of Cheyenne". Heimel became the youngest Head coach in the history of the WSHL last season at 24 years old when he took the helm of the 7 time Western States Hockey League champion Phoenix Polar Bears. Heimel, who won a league championship as a player and co-captain of the Polar Bears during the 2005-2006 season, is no stranger to winning in the WSHL. In his first season as head coach Heimel led the Polar Bears to a regular season record of 25-15-6 finishing 3rd in the highly competitive Western Division. He then led the Bears to the WSHL division finals where Phoenix was defeated by the eventual league champion Idaho Steelheads. Heimel was also selected to represent the Western States Hockey League at the 2011 USA Hockey National Championships held in Rochester Minnesota as coach of the "best of the rest" team. The annual event features players whose teams did not qualify for the national tournament form together as a league all star team to compete against other junior league teams in the country. Heimel posted the first ever undefeated record for the WSHL with an impressive 3-0 record winning their division and helping several league players gain exposure at the collegiate and professional level in the process. Heimel holds a level 4 coaching certificate from USA Hockey and in addition to coaching Junior A hockey he has been actively involved with teaching kids at the youth and high school level for the last 6 years. With over 130 applicants applying for the position the stampede General Manager Mark Lantz is happy to have ended this exhaustive search for a head coach. "We are so excited to have Jeff joining our staff. The energy and excitement that he brings to the organization is contagious and I know that he will do a great job in helping us build a nationally recognized Junior Hockey Program". - Added Lantz. In addition to his coaching experience Heimel brings a unique business management element to the Stampede Organization. Jeff has a background in finance from Arizona State University and held a position as a banker with JPMorgan Chase for two years prior to his tenure in Phoenix. When Harry Mahood, the long time coach and owner of the polar bears, stepped down from the day to day operations of the team Heimel had no choice but to take on the financial and administrative responsibilities of the team. "It was difficult managing both the day to day business operations and the day to day hockey operations. I was fortunate that my background in business allowed me to learn and adapt quickly. When asked about the adjustment in responsibilities from Phoenix to Cheyenne Heimel added "I'm just happy to focus on coaching hockey. Dedicating 100% of my time to the development of a winning hockey team will be a nice change". "Still, I wouldn't take away my time in Phoenix for anything in the world. I have learned so much from all the people I met throughout the Polar Bears organization and it has given me an opportunity to accept this amazing opportunity given to me by the Cheyenne Stampede." The Cheyenne Stampede will play a 50 game schedule starting in Mid-September at the Taco Johns event center. |
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Junior "A" Hockey Comes to Cheyenne Wyoming Stampede to take to the ice! January 6, 2011 (Cheyenne) Representatives of the Western States Hockey League have announced plans to create a new hockey team for the state of Wyoming. The team will be based in Cheyenne, but will recruit players from all over the nation as well as Wyoming. "We're excited to bring Junior "A" hockey to the Cowboy State," said Ron White, Commissioner and President of the Western States Hockey League. "Players who get their start in Wyoming could wind up playing in NCAA College Hockey and even in the NHL, and that's a result we'd all like to see," he added. Dwayne Dillinger, President of the Wyoming Amateur Hockey Association, sent a letter supporting the new team. "I was very excited to hear that you and the City of Cheyenne are pursuing a junior hockey team and this letter is to support your endeavor. In many cases junior teams are the highest level of hockey in a community and the players become involved with and help promote the growth of the game. Junior teams are a great resource for youth hockey and help with the development of coaches and players. The name for the new team will be the Wyoming Stampede. "We want our opponents to worry about a stampede of outstanding hockey players heading down the ice toward them," said Mark Lantz, General Manager. "We think we can have a lot of fun with the name". Lantz is actively recruiting a paid coaching staff, and will work with the coaches to assemble the team. Players will not be paid so they can maintain their amateur status and college eligibility. Players will range in age from 16 to 20 years old. Practices and games will take place at the Taco John's Event Center in Cheyenne. The league season begins in September. The Western States Hockey League includes teams based in Boulder, Rio Rancho, New Mexico; Tulsa, Oklahoma; and North Ridgeland Hills just outside Dallas, and El Paso, Texas as well as Western Conference teams in Boise ID, San Diego, Long Beach, Valencia, Bakersfield, Fresno all in California, and 2 teams in Phoenix, Arizona. Lantz says the team will be looking for billeting families to help house the players when they are in Cheyenne for practices and games. "This is an important step for young hockey players and their families," Lantz said. "It gives them an opportunity to see what life is like for professional hockey players. They'll play in real arenas in front of cheering crowds, and some will start their professional careers right here in Wyoming." For more information, contact Mark Lantz at (307) 630-6726 or GM@WyomingStampede.com. |
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The Cheyenne Stampede split their home-and-home series against the Boulder Bison on Feb. 8-9, losing the first game in Boulder by a score of 3–1, and bouncing back in Cheyenne to win 4–1. The Stampede and the Bison are battling for 2nd place in the Mountain Division of the Western States Hockey League, and both are fighting hard to get ahold of home ice advantage, which the Stampede have as of now.
The Cheyenne Stampede swept the Salt Lake City Moose in the final three game home series of the season over Jan. 25-27. The Stampede started the weekend by shutting out the Moose 2-0, and then went on to win the 6-5 wide open style game Saturday night, before sealing the sweep with a 4-2 victory on Sunday.
The Cheyenne Stampede opened their three game home series with a 2-0 win against the Salt Lake City Moose on Jan. 25. The game was not only the first game of the weekend for the Stampede though, it was also the first hockey game Wyoming Governor Matt Mead had ever attended. The 32nd Governor of Wyoming arrived to the game early, just after the warm up and met all of the players, and gave a bit of a pre-game speech. He told the team that he wanted them to play well, before going player to player and shaking all of their hands. He said that seeing them get suited up brought back memories of his own high school and college football days. "I love the competitive atmosphere" he said. The Governor also did the ceremonial puck drop to start the game.
The Cheyenne Stampede took on the El Paso Rhinos Jan. 11-13. The Stampede went 1-2 on the weekend, dropping their game Friday night by a score of 6-0, before bouncing back for a huge 4-3 win on Saturday night. Sunday's game saw El Paso win 7-5. The Stampede also raised money for breast cancer awareness over the weekend, with the fans all wearing pink, and the players wearing special pink jerseys for the weekend.
The Cheyenne Stampede wrapped up the Western States Hockey League Showcase in Las Vegas, Nevada on Dec. 21, 2012, beating the Seattle Totems 4-2. The Stampede won two and lost two in the Showcase, starting with a loss to the Dallas Ice Jets on Tuesday Dec. 18, 2012 losing 3-2, and then dropping their next game against the Idaho Junior Steelheads 4-1 on Wednesday Dec. 19. The Stampede then won their next two, topping the San Diego Gulls 3-2 on Thursday Dec. 20, and then the Totems 4-2.
The Cheyenne Stampede fell to the Dallas Ice Jets by a score of 3-2 on Dec. 18, at the WSHL Showcase in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Stampede played a tight game, with Russell Armbruster coming away with two points in the game.
The Cheyenne Stampede defeated the University of Wyoming Cowboys Saturday Dec. 15, 2012 by a score of 6-2 at the Cheyenne Ice and Events Center. The Stampede also routed the Cowboys in Laramie on Friday Dec. 14, by a score of 9-2.
The Cheyenne Stampede completed the sweep of the New Mexico Renegades Sunday Nov. 25 with an 8-3 victory, sealing up all six points for the weekend. They opened up the series Friday Nov. 23 with a 7-4 victory, and then followed it up with a 10-2 win.
The Cheyenne Stampede defeated the Arizona Red Hawks by a score of 2-0 on Friday Nov. 16 to open up their weekend in front of a record crowd in which the team held Central night for Central High School. The Cheyenne Stampede are back in the win column as they look to press on for Saturday night's game.
The Cheyenne Stampede have recently signed Central High School football star, Seth Edeen. Edeen, a goaltender who in addition to playing football also played goalie for the Cheyenne Capitals Youth Hockey Association.
The Cheyenne Stampeded wrapped up their weekend series against the Texas Brahmas, dropping the last two games on Nov. 10-11. The Stampede hoped to follow up their Friday night success, but could not quite get the goals when they needed them.
The Stampede came out aggressive in their second game of the weekend, with Noah Eckebrecht scoring a dazzling goal to get the Stampede on the board first. Kevin Rosset and Ryan Carroll worked the puck around the back of the net, before Carroll made a pass to Eckebrecht. Eckebrecht was hit on the play and as he fell, spun around and slid the puck straight into the net. Texas got on the net only a minute later with Petter Bulling chipping in a rebound to tie the game. The Stampede managed another goal on their powerplay late in the first, with Ryan Demyen scoring a goal off a Heath Lantz assist.
The Cheyenne Stampede celebrated their one year anniversary on Oct. 15 2012 at the Cheyenne Ice and Events Center while also holding the team media day. The Stampede kicked off their anniversary with a press conference featuring both General Manager Mark Lantz and Head Coach Marty Quarters giving statements about the team and introducing the players.
Cheyenne, WY: A new addition to The Cheyenne Stampede roster for the 2012-2013 season, forward Derek Smith from Tulsa, Ok is the youngest player on the roster at 15 years old but no worries because 16 is just right around corner. The young Stampede forward attended Frank Serratore's Air Force Academy Midget Showcase last month. Smith posted 4 assists, 2 goals for 6 points in 4 games. First game of the showcase Smith was awarded MVP of the game. Smith was also selected to play on the 1st line for the black team for the 96's - 97's age group all star game. Derek was one of the top 6 forwards out of 100+ players, in 96's-97's age group. Jaws dropped in the crowd from parents, scouts, and coaches, for The Youngest Stampede forward because of his play making ability. Scouts along with coaches from other teams and leagues asked Derek what his plans were for next year. Derek proudly smiled with a reply of "I'm going to play for The Cheyenne Stampede for Coach Marty Quarters and my "big" brother Coach Ty Smith". The adjustment won't be easy for Smith at the Junior "A" level, as he will be facing bigger, stronger, faster, and smarter players at the Junior "A" level than he ever has played against. Although with the right coaching, and right training Derek Smith should be a big factor in the up-coming season for the Cheyenne Stampede Junior "A" Hockey Team! .jpg)
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CHEYENNE, WY. - The Cheyenne Stampede, Cheyenne's Junior Hockey League team, announced its 2012-13 regular season schedule today. The upcoming season will be the Stampede's second season and the Western States Hockey League's 19th. A highlight for both will be the 2012 WSHL Shootout and festivities in Las Vegas, Nevada, December 18-22, 2012.
Apr. 29, 2012
Cheyenne, WY: Marty Quarters, a native of Southfield, Michigan, comes to the Stampede with nearly twenty years of successful coaching experience. His proven track record in coaching, recruiting, and player promotion spanning across teams at the NCAA D1, USHL, NAHL, Jr. A Tier 3, and AAA levels.
First game: 09/23/11 vs. Boulder L; 5-3
Name: Denver Lloyd
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Name: Heath Lantz
Jan. 30, 2012
What is nice for the Stampede is that they are going into New Mexico and Ogden to finish out the season. That's not to say that these will be pushover games, but they will be highly competitive which is what Cheyenne needs. Since they have already secured their playoff spot, it would be easy to rest. However, they will be tested more than they ever have once they start playing for the Thorne Cup and they will need to be primed and ready for it. New Mexico shouldn't be too much of a problem since the Renegades find themselves in a scoring dry spell, but the Ogden series will be their first feeling of playoff intensity since that series could decide seeding.
Cheyenne, WY - After a stunning 6-3 victory against the Dallas Ice Jets on Friday and the Park City Moose getting the broom from the Ogden Mustangs, the Cheyenne Stampede have officially clinched a playoff berth in their maiden voyage. It has been what you would expect of a rookie season for the Stampede as they have had both high points with marked low ones as well, but this achievement is exactly what the front office was looking for all year. GM Mark Lantz has stated on several occasions that their most prominent goal was to make it to playoffs in their first year of existence, and after all the hard work, numerous trades, and battling through adversity on the ice, Cheyenne will be playing for the Thorne Cup.
The hardest part of the season begins this Friday as the Stampede will play their final three home games in front of a crowd full of support. The league-leading Idaho Junior Steelheads will travel to Cheyenne for a three game series that will challenge the Stampede in all aspects of the game. They won't face a big scoring threat, but what they will see is the best goalie in all of the WSHL, Jordyn Kaufer, and the most efficient penalty kill as well. This weekend will really tell us what to expect from the post-season and whether or not they can readjust their season-long objective, or if they should go buy a copy of Backpacking for Dummies.
Feb. 06, 2012
The Stampede weren't innocent in this one either with a few unsportsmanlike conduct penalties, but when players are being cheap shot, what else do you expect? In a game where concussions are literally the biggest subject, the exhibition that took place on Sunday deserves harsh penalties and I'm not talking about on the ice. The WSHL needs to make a statement after a game like that, because if they don't then this is only going to be the beginning. People watch hockey for the intensity, not for the life-threatening injuries. Head contact cannot be a simple two minute minor if you want it taken out of the game. If nothing is done about hits to the head, pretty soon every hockey player will have nothing but scrambled eggs floating where a brain used to be. Maybe the bright lights and being outdoors got to the players, even so it is unacceptable.
Cheyenne, WY - The Cheyenne Stampede have never had more in common with their namesake as they have recently. Merriam-Webster, the most well-known English dictionary, defines a stampede as "a mass movement of people at a common impulse". That impulse for the juniors in southern Wyoming: winning.
JuniorHockey.com today announced that Joe Bellotti, of the Western States Hockey League's Cheyenne Stampede, has been named HockeyShot.com's National Defensive Player of the Week for the period ending December 20th.
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According to couch Heimel "Weare very blessed to have Taylor Crawford as part if our team this year. A veteran forward in his last yeat of Junior Hockey, Taylor spent the last season with both the Idaho Junior Steelheads of the WSHL and the Edina Lakers of the MNJHL. It was an easy choice to make Taylor the very first captain ever of the Cheyenne Stampede. His work ethic, determination, passion for the game, and strong leadership skills represent with excellence the indentity that we want to establish as a new organization. Welook forward to a great season with Taylor at the helm.
A native of Cheyenne Wyoming," Matt brings balance to an already strong group of leadership this season. His levelheadedness is one of his greatest assets. His ability to keep focus and come ready to the rink day in and day out was one of the many reasons Matt was selected as an associate captain for the stampede. Another veteran player in his last junior season, Matt spent last year with the Yellowstone Quake of the Northern Pacific Hockey League. Matt also has an incredible passion for the game of hockey" said Heimel.
Heimel said "Riley is a great asset to our organization. Arriving in Cheyenne two weeks into the season Riley's presence was immediately felt. A veteran player who spent last season in the Ontario Junior Hockey League has stepped up to the plate and made a huge impact thus far. His strong defensive play along with his rapport with the team this season are just a few reasons why Riley was selected as an associate captain for the Stampede in their inaugural season. " 
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