Preseason is winding down and the Huskies have faced most of the teams they will be playing in the CBHL this season. All the games have been tight. Win or lose, the opportunity is there, was there and will be there. Most of the games have been by determined by 1 or 2 goals. What does that mean going into the season? We have a competitive team that needs to win as a team. What does that mean? Individual effort might win a game but team effort wins championships. Just a thought to ponder.
Let me take the time to thank Matt #66 who stepped in as a goalie for the weekend. He did a great job. With zero practice time as goalie, he kept the Huskies in both games. He faced 35-40 shots over the weekend. Stepping up and playing where asked, when asked and without complaint, exemplifies a team player. Great job Matt!
It was clear the boys were passing back to the point more often this weekend. It was clear they had many opportunities in front of the net to score. These opportunities came from hard flat passes or as rebounds. The opportunities are definitely there. Matt #11 and Noah #91 scored during the power play. Those goals were assisted by #38 Thomas, #14 Nick, and #11 Matt. Great use of the power play opportunities! What they have been practicing is showing up in their game.
With one week left in preseason how will the team respond to losses? Will they move closer as a team? Will they realize the pass is mightier then stick handling through 3 players. Will they recognize "hustle" buys them time to move the puck and make decisions? Will they realize quickly getting to their position supports their teammate who has the puck? This is what I like to call the 3 P's of oPPPortunity... pass, pursuit and position.
The answers... yes, yes they have and yes they will continue. It has been showing up in the game. They are already doing it. This season is young. Imagine where they will be come December. Exciting! The opportunity for a great season is here. That is all you can ask for.
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