Dundee Stars Junior Development

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Congratulations to Ben Edmonds, Ben Macfarlane, Craig Garrigan and Kris Inglis for being selected for Scotland U'11s and Ciaran Hoggan selected for Scotland U'13s

     DUNDEE STARS CAMPAIGN OF TO A GREAT START: INVERNESS 1 - 11 DUNDEE STARS

Dundee started this season's campain with an easy 11 -1  victory over Inverness. The Stars put in a good team performance against the hosts with everyone being involved. The goals were scored by Aaron Thomson (4) Andrew Henderson  (3)  Ben Edmonds (3) and Craig Garrigan (1)  

   Man of the Match # 20 Kris Inglis

     DUNDEE STARS WIN AGAIN  7-1 AGAINST INVERNESS

 Dundee Stars iced for the first time at DIA this season and again beat Inverness, but found the going a bit harder as the visitors keeper had a blinding game. The goal scorers were Aaron Thomson (2) Craig Garrigan (2) Andrew Henderson (1) Ben Edmonds (1) and Nathan Armstrong (1).

   Man of the Match  # 8  Ben Edmonds

     DUNDEE STARS KEEP KEEP WINNING STREAK GOING BY BEATING MURRAYFIELD  9 - 0

Dundee Stars first encounter with Edinburgh was a stuffy affair with the home side winning 9-0. The home side took till the 9th minute to find the net, which opened the gates for a barrage of goals. The scorers were Pavel Pliskov (3) Ben Edmonds (2) Craig Garrigan (2) Aaron Thomson (1) Kris Inglis (1)

   Man of the Match # 1 Shaun Colville  

     DUNDEE STARS MAINTAIN 100% RECORD WINNING 6 - 0 AWAY TO NORTH AYR

 Dundee Stars put in their best performance of the season with an impressive 6-0 win at the Magnum. Stars outshot their opponents 41-9 with the North Ayr netminder in great form. The goalscorers were Andrew Henderson(4) Nathan Armstrong (1) and Ben Edmonds (1).

   Man of the match # 20 Kris Inglis

     DUNDEE STARS RAISE GAME TO BEAT FIFE 4- 2 AWAY FROM HOME

   Man of the match # 13 Ciaran Hoggan

    DUNDEE STARS KEEP 100% RECORD INTACT BEATING NORTH AYR 11 - 2 AT HOME

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            An exciting first period saw the Stars lead by three goals to two against a good performing North Ayr side. The half time team talk by the coach seemed to work as Dundee scored eight goals without return in the second period. The goals were scored by Craig Garrigan (6) Kris Inglis (2) Pavel Pliskov (2) and Ben Edmonds (1).

   Man of the Match # 10 Craig Garrigan

    STARS EASE INTO NEXT ROUND OF SCOTTISH CUP AT BRAEHEAD.   PAISLEY 0 - 5 DUNDEE STARS

The Stars went into this game knowing they would not score a load of goals as the coach had other ideas. There was plenty ice time for everyone as the coach tried out some new lines, AND concentrating on a passing game. Paisley played well with the keeper turning away 37 of the 42 shots on his goal, while the Dundee keeper Shaun Colville turned away all 12 on his. The goalscorers were Kris Inglis (1) Craig Garrigan (1) Pavel Pliskov (1) Ben Edmonds (1) and Andrew Henderson (1).

  Man of the Match  # 8  Ben Edmonds

    DUNDEE STARS MAKE IT 7 OUT OF 7 AGAINST PAISLEY WINNING 13-1

The Stars returned to the Braehead Arena for the second time in a week hoping to boost their goal difference and once again faced the excellent Paisley netminder who kept the score fairly respectable. Stars outshot their opponents 60-4 but the main feature of the performance was some great passing and good workrate by everyone. The goalscorers were Aaron Thomson (5) Andrew Henderson (2) Ben Edmonds (2) Aarran Morgan (2) Craig Garrigan (1) and Nathan Armstrong (1)

  Man of the Match  # 8  Ben Edmonds

  DUNDEE STARS CRUISE TO VICTORY BEATING SOUTH AYR 8 - 0 AWAY

Dundee Stars went to South Ayr missing a few players and a kit bag. Due to a misunderstanding Ben Edmonds was without his kit bag, and would have missed the game if it were not for  South Ayr supplying spare kit and skates. The Stars took a while to score but once the first one went in this eased the pressure and they went on to score a further seven winning the game 8 - 0. The goal scorers were, Aaron Thomson (3) Craig Garrigan (1) Ben Edmonds (1) Nathan Armstrong (1) Andrew Henderson (1) and Calum Anderson (1)

  Man of the Match # 5 Aaron Thomson

 A big thanks to the South Ayr Lady who supplied the spare kit

 STARS TAKE FULL POINTS AND MOVE INTO NEXT ROUND OF SCOTTISH CUP BEATING MURRAYFIELD 6-0 AWAY FROM HOME

Dundee took an early lead against the home team scoring in the first three minutes, but found the going a bit harder as Murrayfield defended well with the netminder in tip top form showing some excellent glove saves that looked like certain goals.  Dundee keeper Shaun Colville had little to do as most of the action was at the other end. Dundee eventually found a way to beat the outstanding keeper running out 6-0 winners. Goals scored by Aaron Thomson (2) Andrew Henderson (2) Nathan Armstrong (1) Pavel Pliskov (1).

  Man of the Match # 5 Aaron Thomson

   STARS BEAT FIFE FOR SECOND TIME TO MAINTAIN 100% RECORD.  DUNDEE STARS 3 - 1 KIRCKALDY

Dundee went into this game at DIA knowing Fife were back on form. This proved to be the case with Fife taking an early lead and having the better of the play. Dundee eventually started to show the form that has them top of the league scoring three goals without return due to some excellent goal keeping by Ciaran Hoggan, solid work from the defensemen and good finishing from Andrew Henderson and Ben Edmonds culminating in an overall good team performance. Goalscorers were Andrew Henderson (2) and Ben Edmonds (1).

   Man of the Match # 10 Craig Garrigan

   DUNDEE STARS KEEP 100% RECORD GOING IN LEAGUE BEATING ELGIN 15-3 AT HOME

Dundee dominated the first half of this game taking a 10 - 0 advantage into the second period. This may have made them over confident as Elgin scored the first three goals of the second period, this seemed to wake the young guns up as the Stars then went on to score another five goals to finish the game 15 - 3 winners. Goals were scored by Ben Edmonds (5) Craig Garrigan (4) Aaron Thomson (2) Aarran Morgan (1) Nathan Armstrong (1) Pavel Pliskov (1) and Kris Inglis (1).

   Man of the Match  # 8 Ben Edmonds

   STARS STILL UNDEFEATED AFTER CHALLENGE GAME IN FIFE DRAWING 1 -1

Dundee Stars went into this game already have beaten Fife twice and looking for three in a row. However the Fife keeper had other ideas as he kept them in this match pulling off save after save. The Stars took the lead and looked comfortable with Stars keeper having little to do. With 6 minutes remaining Fife got their chance and took it well levelling the score to leave the Stars stunned after dominating the game. Stars goalscorer was Aaron Thomson.

    Man of the match # 20 Ben MacFarlane

   DUNDEE STARS STUN KILMARNOCK WITH SECOND PERIOD COMEBACK TO WIN THE GAME 6-3

Stars took an early lead at the Galleon with a magnificent top shelf shot but fellow title challengers Kilmarnock soon replied to stun Dundee with three goals to finish the first period 3-1 up. After a rethink of tactics by the coach at the interval, Stars dominated the second period scoring five goals without return. An excellent all round team performance ensured Stars returned to the top of the league still undefeated. Goalscorers were Ben Edmonds (2) Ben MacFarlane (1) Craig Garrigan (1) Andrew Henderson (1) and Nathan Armstrong (1)

    Man of the match # 10 Craig Garrigan

   STARS EDGE OUT SOLWAY SHARKS AFTER THRILLING 3-2 VICTORY IN SCOTTISH CUP

It was the first meeting of the season between Dundee and our good friends from Dumfries. An understrength Stars side went a goal down early on against the previously unbeaten Sharks in this 1st leg Scottish Cup semi-final at DIA. After digging deep Dundee fought back with three un-answered goals and looked comfortable until Solway pulled one back late on to set up a cracking return leg in Dumfries. Goalscorers were Aaron Thomson (1) Craig Garrigan (1) and Ben Edmonds (1)

    Man of the match # 8 Ben Edmonds

   DUNDEE STARS SHINE TO REACH SCOTTISH CUP FINAL AFTER TENSE 2-2 DRAW AGAINST SOLWAY SHARKS

Dundee progressed to the final of the Scottish Cup with an excellent all round performance in Dumfries despite not being at full strength due to injuries. Stars raced to a 2-0 lead at the end of the first period but finally succumbed to sustained pressure from a talented Sharks side who hit back with a couple of goals to set up a tense finale to the game. Dundee showed good resilliance with some excellent saves from the keeper, outstanding work from the defensemen and tireless backchecking from the forwards to win the tie 5-4 on aggregate. Goalscorers were Aaron Thomson (1) and Ben Edmonds (1)

    Man of the match # 13 Ciaran Hoggan

   STARS MAKE IT 13 STRAIGHT WINS IN THE LEAGUE AFTER WINNING 16-0 VERSUS ELGIN

 Dundee travelled to Elgin with 12 straight league wins in the bag and soon made it 13 after scoring 16 goals without return. With a couple of players unavailable, two under 10s were drafted in and didn't disappoint, contributing to an excellent passing performance. Stars were a constant threat on the Elgin goal with some clinical finishing and the defensemen limiting the shots on the Stars goal to 4. Goalscorers were Andrew Henderson (6) Ben Edmonds (4) Macauley Armstrong (3) Aarran Morgan (1) Robbie Barnett(1) and Pavel Pliskov (1) 

    Man of the match # 2 Macauley Armstrong

   DUNDEE STRETCH LEAD AT TOP OF LEAGUE AFTER DEFEATING SOUTH AYR 8-1 AT HOME

Dundee Stars collected the points in this game, but suffered an early scare as South Ayr equalised soon after the Stars opened the scoring. Dundee then moved up a gear, however despite having almost 50 shots on the Ayr net, only 8 could beat the excellent netminder who was in great form. Goalscorers were Aarran Morgan (1) Nathan Armstrong (1) Craig Garrigan (1) Robbie Barnett (1) Ben Edmonds (1) Calum Anderson (1) Andrew Henderson (1) and Kris Inglis (1)

    Man of the match # 16 Aarran Morgan

   STARS CLOSE IN ON LEAGUE TITLE AFTER BEATING KILMARNOCK 4-1 AT DIA                        

Dundee remain on course to successfully defend their league title but were made to work hard for it by a strong Kilmarnock side who opened the scoring midway through the firsr period.  Stars equalised soon after to set up a tense second period. The Dundee defensemen and netminder were kept busy but managed to keep the Killie forwards at bay and the score stayed level until late on when Dundee scored three more following sustained pressure on the Killie net. Goalscorers were Ben Edmonds (2) Craig Garrigan (1) and Aaron Thomson (1)

    Man of the match # 15 Calum Anderson

    STARS CRUISE TO VICTORY IN FRIENDLY AGAINST PAISLEY WINNING 9-2

Dundee were awarded the points at DIA due to Paisley not having enough players. Paisley fielded a couple of 14's players but were still a couple short to make a full team. The Stars  fielded some younger players who had plenty ice time. Stars opened the scoring in the first minute then again in the third and looked to be cruising although Paisley did reply with two goals but still went into the second period 5-2 down. The Paisley lads ran out of steam and the Stars took advantage adding another 4 goals without reply. Goals were scored by Craig Garrigan (4) Ben Edmonds (1) Nathan Armstrong (1) Pavel Pliskov (1) Callum Turnbull (1) Aaron Thomson (1).

Man of the match # 8 Ben Edmonds

    DUNDEE GET BITTEN BY SHARKS AND SUFFER FIRST DEFEAT OF THE SEASON LOSING 1-0

Dundee Stars slipped to their first defeat of the season after a 1-0 reverse to Solway Sharks at DIA. After a tense start to the first period with the play swinging from end to end, Sharks stunned Stars with a breakaway goal after eight minutes. Dundee started the second period well but could not break through the solid visitors defence but were succesful on the penalty kills. Stars never found top gear and will look to redeem themselves with all to play for for both sides in the return fixture in Dumfries with the winners taking the league title.

Man of the match # 5 Aaron Thomson

    STARS IN HEAVEN AFTER 3-1 WIN v SOLWAY SHARKS TO RETAIN LEAGUE TITLE

Dundee Stars exacted revenge on the Sharks with a 3-1 win in Dumfries to secure the league title for the second successive season. Stars were quick off the mark going 1-0 up in the second minute of the game and added another before the end of the first period after some slick passing play from defense to attack. Dundee made the game safe with seven minutes remaining with another fine finish before Sharks scored a concelation goal with a minute to go. An excellent Solway side struggled to get any change out of the Dundee defensmen and with some outstanding play on the breakout and tireless skating from the forwards this was a breathtaking display and a great advert for junior hockey. Goalscorers were Aaron Thomson (2) and Pavel Pliskov (1).

 Man of the match # 10 Craig Garrigan

    DUNDEE MISS OUT ON THE DOUBLE AFTER 2-2 DRAW AND PENALTY SHOTS DEFEAT IN KIRKCALDY                                             

Dundee Stars narrowly missed out on doing the league and cup double after an agonising penalty shots loss to Fife in the Scottish Cup Final. Fife opened the scoring early on to go in after the first period 1-0 up. Both sides displayed some good hockey and Fife extended their lead with five minutes to go and looked to have won the game but after sustained pressure, Dundee responded with two late goals to send the game to penalty shots. After still being tied after the mandatory three shots each Fife won the cup after sudden death. Goalscorers in normal time were Craig Garrigan (1)and Aaron Thomson (1).

Man of the match # 20 Kris Inglis

    DUNDEE STARS FINISH RUNNER UP IN SWINDON INTERNATIOAL TOURNAMENT

Dundee travelled to Swindon with confidence after a good season to face the cream of junior hockey south of the border. Their first game was against the unbeaten South of England champions Bracknell and it ended in a 2-2 draw. Stars then defeated Swindon 4-1 before another draw against Sheffield. They then defeated Guildford and Milton Keynes to set up a semi-final clash with Bracknell which ended in a 2-1 win after 3 on 3 overtime. In the final versus Sheffield the Stars lost 4-1 but left Swindon with their heads held high and some glowing praise from the officials and spectators. Thanks to Swindon Junior Ice Hockey Club for their hospitality and an awsome tournament. 

DUNDEE STARS END SEASON ON A HIGH AFTER WINNING KILMARNOCK EVENT

Dundee rounded off a great season by adding another trophy to the cabinet after winning the Kilmarnock National Tournament. Stars iced some younger players who will feature next season and they played some excellent hockey.

WELL DONE EVERYONE