- How
about the Power Play? Horrible.
Seattle was 0 for 5 on the Power Play which
included a 5 minute PP to start the 3rd period.
Not only were they barely able to put 1 shot on goal during the first PP, but they also allowed Josh Winquist to score a
shorthanded goal. I know that Colin Jacobs is a skilled forward, but I don't understand the strategy behind
Jacobs anchoring a point on the PP. How long before people realize that
Jacobs isn't a "dangler", rather he's
a power forward with a good shot and hands who should be glued to the
front of the net. Could someone please
politely ask Ryan Gibbons to take a
short sabbatical from his officiating to teach Jacobs how to park
in front of the net? I don’t mean this to be a
slam on Jacobs either, he is a very
respectable player with quality skills, but I
just don't think they are being utilized properly. 2nd question: Why
is Luke Lockhart (the smallest player
outside of Connor Sanvido) our player
front of the net player on the Power Play? I have plenty of issues with
Marcel Noebels, but I'd rather see him on the point with Lockhart and
Gallimore on the wings with Jacobs parked in front. Then again... what do
I know? I
do know with absolute certainty that
the Power Play was dreadful last night and Seattle had plenty of trouble
just getting set up in the zone much less creating
scoring opportunities. They had
one PP in the 2nd period that was relatively
decent and had a couple of scoring chances,
but once it
was clear that they couldn't convert on those
opportunities, things seemed to
completely fall apart.
- The
two goals last night by Troock and Noebels were both scored on fine
individual efforts. Unfortunately, that also describes the current problem
with this team and both players. Both guys are trying to do way too
much (again) and it only results in bad hockey and poor results. Trying something 10 times to have it
work once each game is not a
confirmation that you are doing things correctly. Move. The. Puck. Troock
also added two hooking penalties and Noebels had a goaltender interference
call.
- Seattle
just seemed lifeless last night. Especially after they failed to convert that 2nd period goal.
Frustration appeared to set in and players had no jump or desire to succeed. I know it is a
long season but these kids hadn't played since Saturday, so energy should not be a factor. There is
no excuse for the type of effort we got from most of the lineup.
- I
don't want to lump everyone into the same category. The line of Justin
Hickman, Tyler Alos and Chance Lund is, in my mind, the most effective
line on the team. That line doesn't score a lot of goals but I would take
4 lines just like them and take my chances. I also thought Brad Deagle
played a generally solid game. He was out for both Seattle goals and
finished +2.
- Shea
Theodore and Jared Hauf look tired to me. I refuse to be overly critical of the play of 16 year old
players, however both players have struggled lately. There is/was
solid reasoning behind each of them getting a game off from time to time.
It is very difficult for 16 year old players to come in and play
60-70 games in their first year in the league.
- I'm
beginning to seriously question the motivations of a handful of players on
this team. Too many players look like they have little to no desire
to play good quality Major Junior Hockey. I've never understood how
this happens and quite frankly I don't really care. Either you want to
play or you don't and if you don't want to play, let's get you a change
of scenery and get some players in here who want to work hard
and want to win.
Seattle
gets a day off to contemplate their gameplay
before hitting the road to face Tri-City, the
top team in the CHL on regional television. Yikes. Also, a
reminder that I will be live chatting tomorrow night during the game, so pull up a computer next to your television
and we can gather to chat about a (hopefully) better performance from our Tbirds.
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