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Hockey: Mammoth vs Flames



CALGARY — Dustin Wolf stopped 27 shots, and Yegor Sharangovich scored very early to help the Calgary Flames win 2–0 against the Utah Mammoth on Saturday at Scotiabank Saddledome.


This was Wolf’s second shutout of the season, and the fifth shutout of his NHL career.


Wolf said, “We relaxed and played our game. Our team blocked many shots, especially at the end. That shows our team’s character — we always try to get in front of the puck when it’s important. Utah has a strong offense, so it feels good that we didn’t let them score.”


Connor Zary scored the second goal for Calgary.The Flames (record: 11–15–4) have now won the first two games of their four-game homestand and have won six of their last nine games.


Calgary defenseman Rasmus Andersson said, “We started well. Both teams had chances, but Wolf played very well. It feels good to be home for a while. We hope we can keep playing well during these home games.”


Utah goalie Vitek Vanecek made 21 saves.The Mammoth (14–13–3) had just won a game 4–1 against Vancouver on Friday, but they finished their long six-game road trip with only two wins.


Utah coach Andre Tourigny said, “We didn’t start the way we wanted. Later in the game, we played better 5-on-5, but if you want to score in this league, you need to stand in front of the goalie and make it harder for the other team. We stayed too much on the outside.”


Utah forward Logan Cooley did not play because of a lower-body injury. He got hurt on Friday when he ran into Vancouver goalie Kevin Lankinen.


Sharangovich gave Calgary a quick 1–0 lead only 16 seconds into the game. He scored by shooting in a rebound near the crease after Vanecek stopped Nazem Kadri’s wraparound attempt.


Calgary coach Ryan Huska said, “Sharangovich has been stronger with the puck, and that gives him more chances to score. Tonight, he was right in front of the net.”

Utah defenseman Nate Schmidt had a chance to tie the game late in the third period, but he didn’t lift the puck high enough.


Schmidt said, “I wish I could take that shot again. The goalie was moving fast and reading the play well. I tried to shoot in the opposite direction, but I should have at least created a rebound.”


Zary scored Calgary’s second goal into an empty net with about two minutes left, making the final score 2–0.


Coach Tourigny said, “We still have a lot to improve. We are better than at the start of the season, but we need to be faster and move the puck more quickly.”


Notes:• Sharangovich’s goal was Calgary’s fastest goal to start a game since April 3, when Kadri also scored 16 seconds in.• Calgary stopped both penalties and has now killed 17 penalties in a row over six games.


Vocabulary List


1. Shutout

Meaning: When a team lets in zero goals.

Example: The goalie earned a shutout.


2. Saves

Meaning: When the goalie stops the puck from going into the net.

Example: He made 21 saves.


3. Rebound

Meaning: When the puck bounces off the goalie and comes back into play.

Example: She scored on the rebound.


4. Crease

Meaning: The blue area in front of the net.

Example: The goalie stays in the crease.


5. Wraparound

Meaning: A shot where the player skates behind the net and tries to score quickly from the other side.

Example: He tried a wraparound shot.


6. Homestand

Meaning: A series of games played at home (no traveling).

Example: They won two games in their homestand.


7. Road trip

Meaning: Several games played away from home.

Example: They had a long six-game road trip.


8. 5-on-5

Meaning: Hockey play when both teams have all their players on the ice (no penalties).

Example: They played better 5-on-5.


9. Elevation (to elevate a shot)

Meaning: To lift the puck higher.

Example: He didn’t elevate his shot, so it stayed low.


10. Empty net

Meaning: A goal scored when the other team removed its goalie.

Example: He scored into the empty net.


11. Blocked shots

Meaning: When players stop the puck with their body before it reaches the net.

Example: The team blocked many shots.


12. Offense

Meaning: The part of a team that tries to score goals.

Example: Their offense is strong.


Worksheet

Part 1 — Vocabulary Practice

A. Match the word to the meaning.

  1. Shutout

  2. Rebound

  3. Road trip

  4. Homestand

  5. Elevate (a shot)

  6. Crease

  7. Saves

  8. Empty net

a. A shot into the goal when the other team removed their goalie.b. When the goalie stops the puck from going in.c. A game where one team scores zero goals.d. To lift the puck higher.e. When a team plays several games away from home.f. The blue area in front of the goal.g. When the puck bounces back after hitting the goalie.h. A series of games played at home.


B. Fill in the blanks with the correct vocabulary word.

Choose from: shutout, rebound, saves, elevate, crease, road trip, empty net, offense

  1. The goalie made 27 ________ during the game.

  2. Sharangovich scored on a ________ near the goal.

  3. The Flames scored into the ________ in the last two minutes.

  4. The Mammoth finished their long ________ with only two wins.

  5. It was Wolf’s second ________ of the season.

  6. Schmidt couldn’t ________ the puck, so the shot stayed low.

  7. Utah has a strong ________, but they couldn’t score this game.

  8. Wolf stayed calm in the ________.


C. Short Answer Vocabulary Practice

Answer in 1–2 sentences.

  1. What does it mean when a goalie “makes a save”?

  2. What is a “rebound” in hockey?

  3. Why is an “empty net” easier to score on?


Part 2 — Comprehension Questions

Answer in full sentences.

  1. Who was the goalie for Calgary in this game?

  2. How many saves did he make?

  3. Who scored the first goal of the game, and how early was it scored?

  4. Why didn’t Logan Cooley play in the game?

  5. What did Nate Schmidt say about the shot he missed?

  6. How did Zary score his goal?

  7. What are two things Utah’s coach said the team needs to improve?

  8. How many penalties did Calgary kill in this game?


Part 3 — Discussion Questions (Speaking or Writing)

Answer these in your own words. You can write them or talk about them.

  1. Do you enjoy watching sports? Which ones? Why or why not?

  2. Have you ever played a team sport? What did you like or dislike about it?

  3. Why do you think teamwork is important in hockey or in any sport?

  4. What do you think makes a good goalie?

  5. The Flames said it felt good to play at home. Why do you think teams play better at home?

  6. What is something you have improved at recently? How did you get better?

 
 
 

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