Another Hockey Season in the Books

This season ended as dramatically as it began with a battle against the Fullerton Titans, but this time the 49ers emerged victorious. Long Beach ends the season at 15-13-2.

Back in October, the Titans won 6-5 in the 8th round of a shootout. Last Saturday, James Robelotto’s power play goal with 49er seconds remaining gave the Beach a 6-5 overtime win. Brad Roberts led all scorers with a nifty hat trick, getting two goals 10 seconds apart in the first period. 

Roberts seemed like he was on his way to the golden sombrero on Saturday but Titan netminder Brandon Heethius robbed Roberts on multiple tries. However Roberts would not be denied in the third period. With the 49ers on the penalty kill, Roberts got a step past the Titan defense for a breakaway. As one Titan hooked and hauled Roberts to the ice, Roberts was able to direct the puck through Heethius’ legs for the highlight-reel goal.

 Rick St. Louis also played incredibly well for the Beach in the final game, getting his sixth win in last eight games.

 More good news for the Beach from the win: Matt Kresky made a triumphant recovery from his appendectomy, scoring a goal and adding an assist.

We bid farewell to our graduating seniors: Captain Joe Nalley, Kevin Chen, Scott Shapiro, Treasurer Tony Alarcon and our Team Manager Lindsey Linker. Thanks for all your hard work on and off the ice.

The 49ers welcome the new officers for next season: President Phillip Goodman, Vice President James Robelotto, Treasurer Brad Roberts, and Secretary Colin Hurt.

The 49ers would like to thank the following people for helping to make this season so great:

 All our fine donors and sponsors

Veronica Hernandez, Gameday staff

Lindsey Linker, Team Manager – great job Lindsey!

Gordan Zdjelar – Web Master

Katie Sheehy – Scorekeeper

Rita Hayes – the best club advisor any school could have

…And especially you the fan for all your support through the ups and downs. Thanks and we’ll see you in the fall of 2010!

 

49ers End '09-'10 With 6-5 OT Win

James Robelotto's power play goal with 49 seconds left in overtime gave the Beach a 6-5 win over Cal. State Fullerton. Brad Roberts had the hat trick to lead all scorers.
 

Depleted Niners fall to Lions 6-4

 Without the services of Kevin Chen (injured), Scott Byrum (DQ), Scott Shapiro (DQ), Ingemar Grave (injured), Paul Leigh (injured) and Matt Kresky (injured), the 49ers were unable to mount a third period comeback and fell to the LMU Lions 6-4 in Culver City on Saturday night.

 Long Beach tied the game 2-2 in the second period when Sean Hoang faked Lion goaltender Tyler Payne out of his skates with a nifty move behind the net. After that though, the Lions capitalized on some lucky bounces and 49er turnovers to pull away for the win.

 The 49ers finish the 2009-2010 season on Saturday, February 20 against the Cal. State Fullerton Titans at the Citizens Business Bank Arena in Ontario following the Reign game which begins at 6pm. Tickets can be pre-purchased from the Titans by emailing titanhockey@charter.net. If you do not pre-purchase from them, you will still need to buy a ticket from the Reign at the door for $12.

 

LB Pummels LMU 11-5

Sean Hoang's third period hat trick helped the 49ers pull away from the Loyola Marymount Lions for an 11-5 victory on Friday night in Lakewood. Lion netminder Tyler Paine had no answer to Hoang's slapshot nor could he stop shots from the right point. Nick Kemp, Tanner Woodbury, and George Laboda each scored goals from a step inside the blue line. At the other end of the ice Ricky St. Louis only allowed one goal in the final 28 minutes of play.

The loudest cheers of the night were for Scott Byrum, Scott Shapiro and Tony Alarcon. Each were involved in their own altercations and came out on top in each one. Shapiro and Byrum did receive disqualifications for this Saturday's game at LMU in Culver City but will be eligible to play next Saturday for the season finale in Ontario against Fullerton.

Congratulations to the 2009-2010 Chris Northy Memorial Spirit Award co-winners Team Manager Lindsey Linker and Team Trainer Katie Sniffen.

 
49ers Rebound with 8-5 Win Over Titans

Six different 49ers found the back of the net on Saturday night as Long Beach held on for an 8-5 win against the Cal. State Univ. Fullerton Titans. Fullerton tied the game with a questionable goal to end the second period. Time had appeared to have expired but the goal was allowed. Long Beach would not be denied though as Sean Hoang's rebound goal 5:12 into the period stood as the game winning goal. Robbie Zdjelar, Tanner Woodbury, and James Robelotto also scored for the Beach.  Brad Roberts and Hoang each had two goals.
 

Spartans Snap Beach Streak

The San Jose State Spartans ended the 49ers seven game win streak and playoff hopes by defeating the Beach 5-2 in Lakewood on Thursday night. Going into the game, the 49ers hit the no. 15 spot in the West Region. A big win against the no. 5 Spartans could have propelled the 49ers into the top 10 but it was not in the cards for the Beach this season.

Long Beach dominated most of the first period outhustling and outhitting the Spartans at  a feverish pace. Yet with under a minute to go in the first period, Sean Hoang tried to slide in front of a right-point slapshot by Spartan Mason Console. The puck deflected off Hoang’s shin pad and squeaked between the cross bar and Beach goalie Ricky St. Louis’ right shoulder. The Spartans took a 1-0 lead to the locker after one period.

 The 49ers started the second period with a power play but had trouble setting up in the attacking zone. Later in the second, the Spartans put on a clinic on how to setup and execute with some quick puck movement to get a pair of power goals to go up 3-0. Late in the second, Spartan netminder coughed up the puck to Sean Hoang for an easy shorthanded goal to the Beach on the board at 3-1.

 From there though the Spartans got two more lucky bounces, one on a hopping puck at the blue line that Richie Norris took in for a breakaway goal and a miracle shot from behind the net by Steven Stichler. Tanner Woodbury added a power goal at 13:27 but the 49ers could not complete the comeback. San Jose takes the season series 2-1 and effectively ended the 49ers’ chances of advancing to the regional tournament.

 Long Beach still has games to play, including this Saturday at Glacial Gardens against CSU Fullerton at 9:15pm. You can purchase discounted tickets to the Feb. 20 game at the Citizens Business Bank Arena in Ontario against CSU Fullerton. The 49ers and Titans will take the ice after an Ontario Reign game to end the season.

Also, big thanks to our friends from ZBT & Alpha Phi for bringing a big group and being loud. You guys were awesome!

 

 
Schedule Changes, Alumni Update

Due to unfortunate scheduling errors and conflicts, there will be NO games the weekend of 1/28 - 1/30. We're sorry for any inconvenience this may have caused. The 49ers return to action at home on Thursday Feb. 4 at 9pm against our NorCal rivals the San Jose State Spartans. Back in October, the 49ers defeated the Spartans 3-2 in Lakewood. Also, the game that was scheduled at Loyola Marymount on Thursday Feb. 11 has been moved to SATURDAY FEB. 13 @ 5pm.  The location has also been changed to Culver Ice Arena.

We are proud to report about three former 49ers that are overseas playing/coaching professionally. Former Head Coach John Cacciatore is in his second season with the Varese Killer Bees in Northern Italy. Last year his team went undefeated on their way to a championship and this year was shaping up the same way. The Bees have an impressive 136 goals for and only 27 goals against in 16 games for a record of 15-0-1. Brian Horwitz, a 49er standout that was a contender for the ACHA league lead in points a few seasons ago, is the Bee's leading scorer with 34 goals and 9 assists. Cacciatore also brought goaltender Frank Mitrano to Italy and Frank was playing marvelously until an opponent hit Frank from behind breaking Mitrano's collar bone. The cheap shot has left the Bee's championship chances in peril with Mitrano out of commission for a couple of months. We wish Frank a speedy recovery and best wishes to the Bees!

Meanwhile, some local 49er alumni have created their own adult league team based out of the East/West Ice Palace in Artesia. You can follow the "Thirsty Niners" on their Facebook group page under the same name.

Our annual alumni game is slated for Saturday, April 3 at the Staples Center. The 49ers of Now face the 49ers of Yesteryear at 3pm, then the Kings and Ducks fight at 7:30pm. Tickets are in short supply @ $35/each (300lvl), so email us at 49ericehockey@gmail.com.
 
Beach Gets Revenge on Matadors with 5-1  Win

Scott Byrum, Joe Nalley, and Robbie Zdjelar scored four goals in a three-minute span late in the third period to defeat Cal. State Northridge, who was ranked no. 2 in Division 3 of the ACHA going into tonight's game. Ricky St. Louis outdueled Ron Dierkes in net for the win. Back in November, the Matadors stung the 49ers 7-1 in Lakewood. Since that loss, the 49ers have won 10 of 12.

Matt Kresky has to keep on wearing his Portland hospital gown. Brad Roberts is not allowed to shave his beard.  The streak continues...
 
Six Straight Wins for 49ers with 13-3 Rout of Bruins

Sean Hoang may have set a 49er one-game record tonight scoring six goals to lead the Beach to a 13-3 shelling of the depleted UCLA Bruins. Brad Roberts also had a breakout game scoring one nifty shorthanded goal and dishing out five assists. Alex Miklovic continues to play solidly in the net for the 49ers. Paul Leigh also had two goals while Chris Chan, Scott Byrum, Tanner Woodbury, and James Robelotto also found the back of the net once.

A few key stats during the 49ers six-game streak:
- 49ers have outscored opponents 46-14
- Beach power play is an impressive 25% (9 for 36); NHL best right now is Montreal at 24.7%
- Beach penalty kill is a dominant 92.5% (37 of 40); NHL best right now is Boston at 88.1%

Up next for the Beach: Friday 1/22 @ Cal State Northridge, Location TBD
 
 
St. Louis & 49ers Shutout Bruins 11-0
Next Game: Saturday vs. UCLA 3pm @ Lakewood
 
Three Wins, Two Cities, One Appendectomy

How sweep it is.

The 49ers completed a three-game road sweep through Portland State and the Univ. of Washington with a dominating 7-2 win over the Huskies on Saturday night. Sean Hoang, Scott Byrum, and Joe Nalley each had two goals and Tanner Woodbury added one more. Alex Miklovic fought off the Husky attack for his second win of the trip.

The hero of the weekend was Matt Kresky, who underwent an emergency appendectomy on Thursday while the 49ers were playing against Portland State. What started as a stomach ache progressed into severe pains which led to a hospital visit and subsequent surgery. Kresky recovered quickly and was still able to catch up to the team in Seattle. The team autographed his hospital gown painted with his #15, which he must continue to wear now that 49ers have won three in a row. Long Beach has also won 7 of their last 8 going back to November 2009.

Action resumes next weekend in Long Beach on Friday 1/15 @ 7:20pm and Saturday 1/16 at 3pm, both against UCLA.

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We apologize for the technical difficulties on Friday's broadcast. We'll try to get it fixed before Saturday's game at 6:30pm. In the meantime, we'll post scores here as they happen.


Huskies take ill-advised crosscheck and interference penalties with 23 seconds left. Hoang makes them pay with a power play goal. 4-1 WIN FOR THE BEACH!!

Washington net is empty with 1:21 to go...Timeout, WA.
BYRUM SCORES CRASHING THE NET!!! 3:47 TO GO!!! 3-1 LEAD FOR THE 49ERS!

Hanging on with 4:10 to go...
12:29 Beach with good pressure. Almost found the net again. 6:43 to go...
49ers Kill the major!!!
Husky Ian Shook took an extra whack at Ricky St. Louis covering the puck. Scrum ensued, Nate Gerrels has just been ejected. Brad Roberts is in the box for getting tangled with another Husky. Huskies get a 5 min major out of the deal.

Side editorial: these refs have no idea how to control a game.

12:15pm 49ers kill a penalty. 14:13 remaining 3rd period
12:05 49ers can't score on the 2-man advantage. Still 2-1 with 18min to go in 3rd
11:46pm End of 2nd period. Back in 15min
11:42pm Huskies score with 2min to go in 2nd per. Beach still leads 2-1.
11:16pm: Byrum scores on the doorstep. Assist from Hoang @ 2:07 2nd per. 49ers lead 2-0.


Phillip
 

Beach Carries '09 Momentum into '10 With 4-3 Win in Portland

Thursday, January 6, 2010

Scott Byrum scored the only goal of the shootout to defeat the Portland State Vikings 4-3 on Thursday night in Portland. Alex Miklovic played a great game in net for the 49ers, even getting a little help from the crossbar twice during the shootout.

Long Beach trailed 2-0 after two periods against a Viking squad with only eight skaters. Five minutes into the third period, Robbie Zdjelar tapped in a rebound from Tanner Woodbury's point shot to break the seal on Viking tender Ryan Stanchfield and bring the 49ers closer at 2-1.

The Vikings played a good game of "Keep Away" for the next 10 minutes until Joe Nalley singlehandedly stole the puck from a Viking defender in the slot  and fired a low shot past Stanchfield for the 2-2 tie.

With 47 seconds to go in the game, Kevin Young and Brad Roberts set screens in front allowing Scott Byrum to sneak a shot past Stanchfield for the 3-2 go ahead goal. However Portland pulled the goalie and was able to tie the score with 17 seconds left.

Overtime flew by with no goals so the game went to the shootout. The 49ers sent Sean Hoang and Joe Nalley out for rounds one and two, but they were unable to beat Stanchfield. Bryum made a nice deke in the slot and beat Stanchfield clean in round three. Tucker Dougherty had a chance to extend the shootout but Miklovic made the save to secure the Beach victory.

The 49ers have now won 5 of the last 6 going back to December '09. Tomorrow the team travels to Seattle for the Univ. of Wash at 10pm and then Saturday at 6:30pm. Listen live right here!

 
 

49ers Head North for Trio

 Your 49ers will be in Portland and Seattle for the first games of 2010. Thursday at 7pm Long Beach faces Portland State. Then the 49ers will be in Seattle to battle the Univ. of Washington on Friday at 10pm and Saturday at 6:30pm. All games are PST and will be broadcast right here on  http://www.lbsuicehockey.com  via www.longbeachstate.com.

 While we’re away, please visit our fine sponsors & donors:

Foggia Deli & Market: www.foggiadeli.com
Beach Club Sports Bar & Grill: www.thebeachclubsportsbar.com
Tommy’s World Famous Burgers: Anaheim & Ximeno
Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf: The Marketplace on PCH & 2nd
Golden Spoon Yogurt: The Marketplace on PCH & 2nd

 

49ers Impressive in 7-5 Win Over SDSU

Finally. San Diego State has been solved.

Sean Hoang deflected a Kevin Brown pass over the shoulder of the Aztec goalie with with 3:35 to play in the 3rd for the go-ahead game winner. A minute ten later, Hoang one-timed Scott Bryum's perfect pass on a 2-on-1 break seal the victory for Long Beach. Hoang and Byrum each finished with hat tricks, Joe Nalley had the other goal. Ricky St, Louis was a marvel in net tonight.

After the game, the 49ers were treated to a delicious spread of penne with meat sauce and garlic bread courtesy of www.foggiadeli.com. Treat yourself to sandwich or pasta during the holiday break!

From the 49er Family to yours, have a safe and happy holiday season. We'll see you in 2010.

 
 

Blowout Win No Fluke for 49ers

Last night’s 12-1 thumping of the Fullerton Titans was the breakout game this 49er squad has needed and known they have been capable of all season long. The win marks the third in a row for the Beach and the streak has signs of legitimate growth from this young squad. 

Special teams have been incredibly effective: power play is 10 for the last 22 including an impressive 7 for 9 last night while the penalty kill has allowed only one goal in the last 21 chances. Beach was a perfect 9 for 9 against the Titans on Saturday. Goaltending has been solid: the tending tandem of Ricky St. Louis and Alex Miklovic has a goals-against average of 1.33 over the last four games. Forechecking and backchecking have been fierce and aggressive wearing down the defenders and attackers. 

Next weekend the 49ers will have their hands full with a pair against San Diego State in San Diego on Friday then in Lakewood on Saturday at 7:30pm. There will not be a broadcast for Friday’s game, but you can catch Saturday’s on www.lbsuicehockey.com. 

More details from Saturday’s win:

Matt Kresky: 3G, 1A (two shorthanded)

James Robelotto: 3G, 1A

Sean Hoang: 2 PPG, 3A

Joe Nalley: 2G, 2A

Robbie “The Croatian Bulldog” Zdjelar: 2G

Scott Byrum, Scott Kenyon & Brad Roberts: 2A each

Kevin Brown, Tanner Woodbury, Chris Chan & Paul Leigh: 1A each

Go Beach!!!
 
Fullerton No Match for 49ers in 12-1 Rout

This game was over before the seats were warm.

Long Beach jumped out to a 5-0 lead after one period, then 10-0 after two periods. Matt Kresky and James Robelotto had hat tricks plus helpers. Sean Hoang had 5 points on 2G and 3A Joe Nalley & Robbie Zdjelar each had a pair of goals. Rick St. Louis was solid in net for the Beach.
 
49ers D-Feat Trojans 4-2

Defensemen James Robelotto, Nick Kemp, and Tanner Woodbury each had a goal in the 49ers’ 4-2 dominating win over USC in Anaheim on Friday night. Joe Nalley added the empty net goal late for the final tally.

Long Beach outshot, outhit, and outplayed the Trojans the entire night. Alex Miklovic fought off 26 of 28 Trojan shots and the 49er penalty kill was a perfect five for five. The score easily could have been 8-2, but Trojan goalie Phil Adams played incredibly well for his team, robbing the 49ers of several opportunities.

 Saturday at 7:30pm at Glacial Gardens the Beach has the much anticipated rematch with the Fullerton Titans. The game will be broadcast live via www.longbeachstate.com and you can find the link on the schedule page of www.lbsuicehockey.com.

Give the gift of Beach Hockey for the holidays! For the games on Friday 12/5 vs. Fullerton and Saturday 12/12 vs. San Diego State, here are ways to shop & save:

• Buy a short-sleeved ($15) or long-sleeved ($25) T and your admission is free PLUS get one voucher for an 8oz. Golden Spoon Yogurt!
• Buy a game-worn, vintage jersey ($50) and your admission is free. PLUS you’ll receive two tickets to any 49er Ice Hockey home game in January or February and one voucher for an 8oz. Golden Spoon Yogurt. Supplies are limited, so get yours early!

It’s also a time to think about some of our young fans at Miller Children’s Hospital that can’t even make it out to the games. Bring your new or used DVD’s and video games (PG rated or better) to the admissions table and you’ll get 50% off your admission.

Other great giving ideas: buy gift cards from our fine sponsors!

Foggia Deli & Market: www.foggiadeli.com
Beach Club Sports Bar & Grill: www.thebeachclubsportsbar.com
Tommy’s World Famous Burgers: Anaheim & Ximeno
Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf: The Marketplace on PCH & 2nd
Golden Spoon Yogurt: The Marketplace on PCH & 2nd

 
 
Rivalry Weekend for 49ers vs. USC, CSUF

This Friday at 7:30pm the 49ers will finish a three-game season series against the USC Trojans at Anaheim Ice. USC won the first match but the 49ers rebounded with a 3-1 win before the Thanksgiving Break.

On Saturday at 7:30pm, the 49ers have a much anticipated rematch against some new rivals in the Fullerton Titans this time on the 49ers’ home ice at Glacial Gardens. Long Beach lost to Fullerton in the 8th round of a shootout to open the season. This Saturday’s game had been slated for our annual Breast Cancer Awareness Jersey Auction Night, however we have decided to postpone this event for a couple of reasons. Mainly, there are key administrators at CSULB and major title sponsors that wish to be involved in our event but we were unable to finalize deals before this week. We assure you that there will be a BCA night eventually, so stay tuned. As our way of apologizing to CSUF and their student fans for any inconvenience, we are extending the CSULB student admission price of $2 to CSUF students with valid ID.

Friday and Saturday’s games will both be broadcast live via www.longbeachstate.com and you can find the link on the schedule page of www.lbsuicehockey.com.

Give the gift of Beach Hockey for the holidays! For the games on Friday 12/5 vs. Fullerton and Saturday 12/12 vs. San Diego State, here are ways to shop & save:

·         Buy a short-sleeved ($15) or long-sleeved ($25) T and your admission is free PLUS get one voucher for an 8oz. Golden Spoon Yogurt!

·         Buy a game-worn, vintage jersey ($50) and your admission is free. PLUS you’ll receive two tickets to any 49er Ice Hockey home game in January or February and one voucher for an 8oz. Golden Spoon Yogurt. Supplies are limited, so get yours early!

It’s also a time to think about some of our young fans at Miller Children’s Hospital that can’t even make it out to the games. Bring your new or used DVD’s and video games (PG rated or better) to the admissions table and you’ll get 50% off your admission.

Other great giving ideas: buy gift cards from our fine sponsors! 

Foggia Deli & Market: www.foggiadeli.com

Beach Club Sports Bar & Grill: www.thebeachclubsportsbar.com

Tommy’s World Famous Burgers: Anaheim & Ximeno

Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf: The Marketplace on PCH & 2nd

Golden Spoon Yogurt: The Marketplace on PCH & 2nd
 

Beach Rallies for 3-1 Win Over USC


 Sean Hoang and James Robelotto each had one goal and one helper in the 49ers’ 3-1 victory over USC on Saturday night in front of an energetic 49er crowd.


USC took a 1-0 lead early when Adam Zacuto made a miraculous shot, diving and still managing to go top shelf over Alex Miklovic. It would have taken another miracle for the Trojans to get one past Miklovic the rest of the night.


All the 49ers’s lines showed a more aggressive, intense spirit tonight reminiscent of their dominant win over San Jose State in October. Even the fourth line of Colin Hurt, Ingemar Grave and Scott Shapiro cycled the puck well to wear down the Trojan defenders.


In the 2nd period, Robelotto had one-timer a power play goal to tie the game at 1-1. Nine minutes later, Hoang netted his own power play goal on a tight wraparound for the 2-1 lead.


For the remainder of the second and most of the third, the 49ers outskated, outhit, and outhustled USC. Penalty killers were effective too allowing only one power play goal on seven chances.

  
Joe Nalley finished off the scoring with a shorthanded empty netter with 54 seconds left. The win mercifully ends an 8-game losing streak for the Beach.


Long Beach gets USC one more time before the end of the semester on Friday Dec. 4 at 7:30pm in Anaheim. It will be the 49ers’ first game back after the Thanksgiving break. Long Beach comes right back home with Cal State Fullerton on Sat. Dec. 5 at 7:30pm. CSUF beat Long Beach 6-5 in the 8th round of a shootout to open the season

From the 49er Ice Hockey Family to yours, have a safe and happy Thanksgiving!

             

 
49ers Fall to Trojans 3-2; Rematch Saturday

Friday night’s game against the Univ. of Southern California Trojans had to have been the most bizarre game ever.

It began with a quick pace, heavy hitting, and scoring chances for both teams. USC struck early after 49er turnover. Brad Roberts roofed a rebound off Nick Kemp’s drive for the 1-1 tie after one period.

George Laboda drew a five-minute major power play in the second, but Long Beach failed to convert.

Whistles were a plenty, yet USC managed to find all the ref’s blind spots so they could hook and slash players like Clay Perry behind the play.

Sean Hoang was denied on two breakaways, once by Trojan goalie Zachary Keith and once by crossbar.

In the third period, Nick Kemp covered the puck with his hand in the crease giving USC their choice of penalty shot shooter. Beach netminder Rick St. Louis stopped their leading scorer Adam Zacuto’s penalty shot.

Trojan goalie Zachary Keith was removed from the game in the third for having illegal leg pads which also carried a two-minute minor. USC’s Coach Mark Wilbur challenge against St. Louis’ failed costing another penalty for delay of game.

Hoang connected with Nalley for a goal with the two-man advantage to tie the score at 2-2, but the 49ers prematurely ended their power play--an atrocious habit the 49ers have developed this season. SC scored on their own 2-man moments and the 3-2 lead. Philip Adams earned the win and played less than one period of hockey while St. Louis played a solid game.

LB and SC battle again Saturday at 7:30pm @ Glacial Gardens. It will be our first ever Greek Night: wear your letters and get in for just $1. You can also get 1/2 priced general admission by bringing a used DVD or video game (PG or G rated) for us to donate to Miller Children's Hospital.
Can't make it to the game? Listen live on www.lbsuicehockey.com via www.longbeachstate.com
Go Beach!!!

 

 

Pioneers Edge 49ers, 5-4

 

In San Jose last night, the Long Beach State 49ers played their strongest game of the season but fell just short to the Denver Pioneers by a score of 5-4.

 

The Pioneers scored 10 seconds into the game and the 49ers were down 2-0 after one period. Beach Head Coach Joe Sheehy challenged his squad in the second period to shut down the Pioneers and tie the score, and the 49ers responded by doing just that.

 

Each team traded goals in the third period until late in the contest the score was tied again 4-4. The 49er go ahead goal was called back when the ref determined that Chris Chan had kicked in the puck, although when asked by his teammates and coach, Chan said he never even saw the puck. Denver recovered and scored their fifth goal moments later and held on for the win.

 

Sean Hoang had a pair of goals, and James Robelotto and Matt Kresky each scored for the 49ers.

 

Even though Denver outshot Long Beach 52-40, the 49ers’ sense team character and unity continues to develop.

 

“It was our best game of the season,” said Coach Sheehy. “Even though we lost, we  played one of the premiere teams country. They had to fight to earn that win.”

 

Tonight the 49ers battle San Jose State. You may be able to listen live through www.sjsuhockey.net.

 
 

49ers Head North for Tourney

 This weekend the 49ers head to San Jose State Univ., hosts of the Best of West Showcase. Thursday may be the toughest game of the 

season for the Beach facing perennial contenders in the Univ. of Denver. On Friday the 49ers play tourney hosts San Jose State then finish

on Saturday against the Univ. of Idaho. Sadly, none of the games will be broadcast on www.lbsuicehockey.com. You may be able to catch

the 49ers vs. SJSU game via the San Jose broadcast on www.sjsuhockey.net.

 

Last Saturday, the 49ers fell 8-5 to a fast San Diego State Aztec team. Long Beach jumped out to a 1-0 lead in the first period, but gave up three power play goals in the second period and was down 5-3 going into the second intermission. The 49ers came out with guns blazing in the third period and cut the lead in half seven minutes in and looked like they were about to continue momentum with a power play right after their 4th goal. But the Aztec special teams were too much for the 49ers, scoring two shorthanded goals and a power play goal on a two-man advantage. Despite the loss, Head Coach Joe Sheehy was optimistic about this season’s 49er squad, now 1-2 on through three games.

“I saw something in our team in that third period,” said Sheehy. “This team is starting to find its character.”

 

In two weeks, the 49ers return home for a three-game series:

Thursday 10/22 9:10pm vs. San Jose State

Friday 10/23 9pm vs. Northern Arizona Univ.

Saturday 10/24 7:30pm vs. Northern Arizona Univ.

 

While the 49ers are away, please visit our friends:

Foggia Deli & Market: www.foggiadeli.com

Beach Club Sports Bar & Grill: www.thebeachclubsportsbar.com

Frisco’s Car Hop: www.friscos.com

Tommy’s World Famous Burgers: Anaheim & Ximeno

Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf: The Marketplace on PCH & 2nd

Golden Spoon Yogurt: The Marketplace on PCH & 2nd

 

Beach Tames Lions with 5-3 Win

 

Alex Miklovic stopped 34 of 37 Lion shots and Matt Kresky had 2 power goals as the 49ers evened out their season record with a 5-3 win over the Loyola Marymount Lions.

 

Brad Roberts, Chris Chan, and Kevin Young also scored for the Beach, now 1-1 on the young season.

 

After the game, the 49ers were treated to a delicious post-game dinner of penne pasta with meat sauce and garlic bread courtesy of www.foggiadeli.com.

 

On Saturday, the San Diego State Aztecs visit Glacial Gardens at 7:30pm. Fans are encouraged to wear white!!! If you can’t make it, listen live on www.lbusicehockey.com or follow game updates on www.twitter.com/49ericehockey.

 

Big thanks to our prize donors:

Tommy’s World Famous Burgers

Beach Club Sports Bar & Grill

Discover Science Center

Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf

Golden Spoon Yogurt

Frisco’s Car Hop

 

49ers Fall to Titans in 8th Round of Shootout

 (click HERE for video highlights)

If tonight’s game is any indication of the season ahead, then fasten your seatbelts and pull down your shoulder harness because it’s going to be thrill ride.

Despite outshooting the Titans 35-15 through two periods, the 49ers trailed 3-1 entering the third period. Five minutes into the third, Matt Kreske and Joe Nalley each scored shorthanded on the same penalty kill, tying the score at 3-3.

A few minutes later, Kevin Young and Chris Chan flashed some speed to start a 2-on-1 break with Young scoring a go-ahead, power-play goal. Fullerton would tie the score just minute later though.

Chris Chan then made another sensational effort on the forecheck to steal the puck from a Titan defender, skate around the net, and beat Titan netminder Alex Miller for the 5-4 lead.

But Fullerton would again find the back of the net with their second power play goal of the game to tie it up and send the game to overtime.

Both teams managed to sustain pressure in the other’s zones but failed to convert and the game proceeded to a shootout.

CSUF’s goalie Alex Miller and the 49ers’ Ricky St. Louis both had played extremely well for their teams, but Miller was tested more often than St. Louis. In the shootout, Joe Nalley, Sean Hoang, Kevin Young and Matt Kresky scored in the shootout, but so did four other Titans. In the 8th round, Nate Gerrell’s shot went wide while Kyle Oyama was able beat St. Louis for the game winner.

 
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We are in process of adding content, menu, modules and structure to the site so please bear with us during first few weeks of the season while we tune it up for your use. We welcome your comments, ideas and suggestion and please send us your input to webmaster@lbsuicehockey.com. Outside contributions in form of graphics, pictures, multimedia, game write-ups or comments related to the team are welcomed to the same e-mail address.

To help you interact with the team, players, coaches and other fans we will be soon enabling our own blog and online forum.

 

(This site is designed for Microsoft Internet Explorer 8 with basic screen resolution of 1280*1024)