TOON NHL: Blues vs. Maple Leafs

The Blues began 2015 on a 7 game win streak. Can they make it 8 in an attempt to snag 1st place in the Central Division? They'll have to find a way past Jeremie Belpois and the Toronto Maple Leafs! Here's our starting lineups:

Blues (29-12-3):

Center: Timmy Turner (20)
Left Wing: Chester McBadbat (13)
Right Wing: Trixie Tang (74)
Defenseman: Vicky Griffin (19)
Defenseman: Francis James (4)
Goalkeeper: Veronica Star (1)

Maple Leafs (25-17-3):

Center: Jeremie Belpois (23)
Left Wing: Odd Della Robbia (44)
Right Wing: Ulrich Stern (91)
Defenseman: Yumi Ishiyama (55)
Defenseman: Aileta Schaeffer (16)
Goalkeeper: William Dunbar (30)


Referees: Kevin Pollock and Eric Furlatt
Linesmen: Trent Knorr and Mark Shewchyk


ABC?


Gary Thorne (voiceover): The Toronto Maple Leafs were one of the first franchises in the NHL. While success came early and often for the Leafs, Toronto has yet to win a cup in the modern era. That may soon change with a crop of young players in their arsenal, an ace between the pipes and a new coach....Peter Horachek. Can the pieces come together to claim the Leafs' first cup in over 50 years? They'll have to get past a team that has never won Lord Stanley's Cup....the St. Louis Blues. Led by their star, Timmy Turner, the Blues sit 3rd in the Central Division, only 2 points off of the Chicago Blackhawks. A win tonight would tie them with Chicago for the division lead with 36 to play. Can the Blues get one step closer to their first title? Blues/Leafs....the NHL on ABC IS NEXT!


(NHL on ABC 2000-2004 theme and opening)


NHL ON ABC


Gary Thorne: Better than 19,000 filing into Scottrade Center in St. Louis to see their hometown Blues in action against one of the most storied franchises in the National Hockey League, the Toronto Maple Leafs, right here as the NHL on ABC takes center stage! Welcome to St. Louis, everyone. Alongside Bill Clement, I'm Gary Thorne. We'll check in with Mike Milbury in a little bit. I hope your holiday season turned out well and we wish you and your teams all the best in 2015. Bill, the Blues began the New Year on a 7 game win streak. Tonight, they face a Maple Leafs team that's won 11 of 12, including 5 of 6 away from Air Canada Centre. This is just like when last we met, 2 teams on a tear meet on hostile ice, each going for a much needed victory.....what are the Keys to Victory for Toronto?

Bill Clement: For the Leafs to be successful, they need to slow down that potent first line of Turner, Tang and McBadbat. Combined, they have 94 goals between them. Once they get on fire, it's nearly impossible to cool them down. All they need to do is cause a mistake on the defensive end, whether it's a big hit or a turnover or a good clear and they're off to the races. Toronto just has to keep them in check and they might have a shot at winning tonight.

Gary Thorne: We'll get Mike Milbury's input a little later, first let's take a look at our officiating crew. We have 4 men with 80+ years of NHL experience between them working this game tonight. Kevin Pollock and Mike Furlatt are our referees, Trent Knorr and Mike Shewchyk work the lines. The off-ice officials are from the Arizona Coyotes and we are underway in St. Louis! St. Louis in their home white jerseys, Toronto in their road blue uniforms. St. Louis will work from left to right this period, Toronto will operate from right to left. A blown opportunity by Vicky Griffin in front of goal, puck is left for Turner. Timmy Turner backpedals towards the blue line, drops it off for Chester McBadbat. McBadbat will fire this one off the left pad of Dunbar, rebound left for Trixie Tang...SAVE MADE BY WILLIAM DUNBAR! He will cover it up, face off will take place to Dunbar's left. February 22nd, Hollywood's brightest stars converge to honor the year in film. Neil Patrick Harris hosts the Oscars - Sunday, February 22nd, 8/7 Central on ABC. Face off won by Trixie Tang. She'll fire from the top of the circle....SCORES! (St. Louis Blues goal horn) TRIXIE TANG WITH HER 30TH GOAL OF THE SEASON AND THE BLUES LEAD IT 1-0!

Bill Clement: Just a miscue on the part of the Maple Leafs' defense. Belpois was guarding Tang tightly, then he gets tied up by Vicky Griffin and this gives Trixie Tang the opening she needs to sneak the puck past Dunbar to give her team the lead.


Goal: Trixie Tang (30)
Unassisted
Time: 1:22 - 1st Period


(Later....)


Gary Thorne: Sissi Delmas gets nailed for charging at 16:44 of the opening frame, this will set up a Best Buy power play for the Blues, a team that's 3rd in the league when they have the man advantage. AND THEY CAPITALIZE AGAIN! (St. Louis Blues goal horn) THAT'S TIMMY TURNER! TURNER'S 36TH OF THE YEAR! BLUES TAKE A 2-0 LEAD!


Goal: Timmy Turner (36)
Assist: Trixie Tang (54)
Time: 17:02 - 1st Period


Period Summary:


Goals:

STL: Trixie Tang (30)
Unassisted
Time: 1:22 - 1st Period

STL: Timmy Turner (36) [Power Play]
Assist: Trixie Tang (54)
Time: 17:02 - 1st Period


Penalties:

STL: Vicky Griffin
Fighting (Major)
Time: 6:44 - 1st Period

TOR: Sissi Delmas
Fighting (Major)
Time: 6:44 - 1st Period

TOR: Aileta Schaeffer
Hooking
Time: 9:33 - 1st Period

STL: Mark Chang
Cross Checking
Time: 13:59 - 1st Period

TOR: Sissi Delmas
Charging
Time: 16:44 - 1st Period



(2nd Period)


Gary Thorne: Welcome back to St. Louis, about to start the 2nd period of this one between the Blues and the Leafs. No carry over penalties or power plays heading into the 2nd and WE HAVE A FIGHT AT CENTER ICE! FRANCIS JAMES SQUARES OFF WITH THEO GAUTHIER!

Bill Clement: No contest here, James has it! Looks like Gauthier's gonna get the instigator here, Gary.

Gary Thorne: Gautier gets the gate for instigating, power play coming up for the Blues when we come back. The National Hockey League on ABC will return after these messages and a word from our ABC stations!


(NHL on ABC theme)


Gary Thorne: The National Hockey League on ABC is brought to you by the full line of 2015 cars from Chevrolet - FIND NEW ROADS; by Walt Disney Pictures' 'Cinderella', Share Your Midnight March 13th, film not yet rated; and by Bud Light - Great Taste for your Great Times, HERE WE GO. Welcome back to St. Louis and the Scottrade Center for the Blues and the Leafs. Blues set to go on the power play again. They are 1 for 3 on the power play tonight, 76% overall for the season......AS TURNER PUTS IT IN THE BACK OF THE NET! (St. Louis Blues goal horn) POWER PLAY GOAL FOR TIMMY TURNER! HIS 2ND OF THE NIGHT AND THE BLUES GO UP 3-0!


Goal: Timmy Turner (37)
Unassisted
Time: 0:58 - 2nd Period


Gary Thorne: An unassisted power play tally from Timmy Turner at 58 seconds into the 2nd period.....AND NOW IT'S MCBADBAT'S TURN! (St. Louis Blues goal horn) CHESTER MCBADBAT'S 31ST OF THE YEAR MAKES IT 4-0, ST. LOUIS!


Goal: Chester McBadbat (31)
Unassisted
Time: 1:16 - 2nd Period


Period Summary:

Goals:

STL: Timmy Turner (37)
Unassisted
Time: 0:58 - 2nd Period

STL: Chester McBadbat (31)
Unassisted
Time: 1:16 - 2nd Period


Penalties:


STL: Francis James
Fighting (Major)
Time: 0:26 - 2nd Period

TOR: Theo Gauthier
Fighting (Major)
Time: 0:26 - 2nd Period

TOR: Theo Gauthier
Instigation
Time: 0:26 - 2nd Period

STL: Vicky Griffin
High Sticking (Double Minor)
Time: 6:44 - 2nd Period

STL: Timmy Turner
Charging
Time: 13:58 - 2nd Period

TOR: Jeremie Belpois
Hooking (Double Minor)
Time: 17:02 - 2nd Period


(3rd Period)


Gary Thorne: Halfway home here in the final frame, 4-0 Blues is our score AND TURNER STRIKES AGAIN!  (St. Louis Blues goal horn) THAT'S A HAT TRICK FOR TURNER! IT'S 5-0!


Goal: Timmy Turner (38)
Assists: Trixie Tang (55), Chester McBadbat (52)
Time: 10:48 - 3rd Period


(Later....)


Gary Thorne: Fans on their feet, 6 seconds left...4, 3, 2, 1....THIS GAME IS OVER! THE BLUES WIN IT! (St. Louis Blues win horn) The Blues take a 5-0 win over the Maple Leafs, let's take a look at our 3 stars of the game presented by XBOX ONE.


3rd Star: Veronica Star
2nd Star: Trixie Tang
1st Star: Timmy Turner


Period Summary:

Goals:


STL: Timmy Turner (38)
Assists: Trixie Tang (55), Chester McBadbat (52)
Time: 10:48 - 3rd Period


Penalties:

TOR: Franz Hopper
Slashing
Time: 6:52 - 3rd Period

STL: Bench Penalty (Served by Winston Dunsworth)
Too Many Men On The Ice
Time: 14:53 - 3rd Period

STL: Timmy Turner
Charging
Time: 15:04 - 3rd Period

TOR: Yumi Ishiyama
Hooking
Time: 17:06 - 3rd Period


Shots:

Blues: 34
Maple Leafs: 22

Final Score:

St. Louis Blues - 5
Toronto Maple Leafs - 0
FINAL

Attendance: 19,552

Time: 2:26


Win: Veronica Star (30-12-3)
Loss: William Dunbar (25-18-3)


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