tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3328410439347632491.post921208835276228435..comments2023-05-16T08:12:31.889-06:00Comments on Tiger Turf : 22 Games InTigerTurfhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14359764110928059937noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3328410439347632491.post-85039968257667935312016-11-26T03:13:11.252-07:002016-11-26T03:13:11.252-07:00When can we see Williams play ?When can we see Williams play ?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3328410439347632491.post-84157253834263995472016-11-25T12:28:50.109-07:002016-11-25T12:28:50.109-07:00Love the way the team is playing but would love to...Love the way the team is playing but would love to see them add an 18 year old Dman that can help us this season and next season as we are going to be losing some big pieces next year.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3328410439347632491.post-17567881694530880372016-11-23T22:00:29.335-07:002016-11-23T22:00:29.335-07:00Not the best start in Brandon but they figured out...Not the best start in Brandon but they figured out a way to win. 7 in a row, not bad! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3328410439347632491.post-78256622871256872632016-11-23T17:08:26.293-07:002016-11-23T17:08:26.293-07:00So confusing but thanks! Glad I am not the only o...So confusing but thanks! Glad I am not the only one. And again, not at all knocking Schneids. He is good. I just dont understand the numbers and kinda feel we might think he is better then we think. <br />As for the win last night it was a big one. Hope we can keep rolling. Will have to tighten up defence with McGovern in net, whenever that will be. I like his play, he is just 16 and needs practice, time and puberty.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3328410439347632491.post-25479324865800738792016-11-23T09:44:01.792-07:002016-11-23T09:44:01.792-07:00I think McGovern will play at least one game on th...I think McGovern will play at least one game on their roadtrip but it may come against PA.<br />-------------<br />Anon @ 9:23 I don't completely understand it either...I'm having difficulties wrapping my head around it. <br /><br />Look up a hockey stat called PDO. <br /><br />I'm gonna try to explain and talk it out, to see if it turns a lightbulb for me.<br />--------------<br /><br />It says save percentage + shooting percentage = 100<br />This is normally calculated 5v5 only.<br /><br />Statisticians say over the course of the season this stat proves to heavily regresses to the Mean. In other words; the more games a team plays the closer to 100 this stat will become and the harder it will be to maintain higher or lower numbers.<br /><br />ELI5: When a team has a good shooting percentage ( Above 10%), their save percentage will be lower.(under .900) Over the long-term<br /><br />When a team has a lower save percentage(under .900) their shooting percentage will be higher (above 10%) Over the Longterm.<br /><br />This is difficult to wrap my head around.<br /><br />.900 save percentage and 10% shooting percentage is just a benchmark that is usually considered average.<br /><br />--------------------<br /><br />Hockey Statisticians consider PDO as one of the most influential and correct stats in hockey. It's essentially called "the lucky stat" it will show if a teams performance is inflated or not.<br /><br />I don't believe player shot data is public information in the WHL, but I can estimate the Tigers PDO including PK, and PP<br />----------------<br /><br />Tigers save percentage = 89.2%<br />Tigers Shooting Percentage = 11.1%<br /><br />89.2+11.1 = 100.3<br /><br />PDO stat says the Tigers are scoring goals over the 10% benchmark figure, they should be stopping pucks at slightly under .900. 100.3 is close to the mean of 100 so they aren't getting overly lucky or unlucky.<br /><br />I don't completely understand how the 2 link either, but it potentially explains why scheinders save percentage is .906. and not higher, he has played most of the games.<br />----<br /><br />Kinda confusing, TigerTurfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14359764110928059937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3328410439347632491.post-39936187754308422362016-11-22T22:01:45.351-07:002016-11-22T22:01:45.351-07:00WoW Tigers crushed Moose Jaw, thought it would be ...WoW Tigers crushed Moose Jaw, thought it would be closer.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3328410439347632491.post-10570542242805727922016-11-21T21:23:44.670-07:002016-11-21T21:23:44.670-07:00I like Schneids, I really really do. But I can...I like Schneids, I really really do. But I can't sort this in my head. The other goalie sees 54 shots, there is going to be a good percentage that are tough shots. Schneids sees 20, and lets in 2-3..... how is the other team producing more "good shots" on 20 or so shots then then 54 shots the tigers are producing. It would seem that there must be an average that per x shots there are y good ones/high percentage ones. So should that not mean that Schneids should be letting in less that 2 goals or so on 20 shots compared to the goalies who are facing our 54 and letting in 5? The numbers don't add up to make him an elite goalie. Wins IMO are not just a goalie stat, they are a team stat, so Schneids can not own all of that stat. I like him, he is great, but I am just saying, it concerns me he sees realitively few shots per night in comparison to the competition and his save percentage is much lower. We often dominate the other teams so it can't be just that the other team gets more high percentage shots.......to make a deep run I don't know if he can carry the team.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3328410439347632491.post-89315481410648214402016-11-21T14:13:53.742-07:002016-11-21T14:13:53.742-07:00What are the chances Schneider plays on Wednesday?...What are the chances Schneider plays on Wednesday? I've been trying to watch him for years, but he never gets the start in Brandon. Wondering if the second game of a back to back is once again when he will get the night off or if I will finally get lucky and they will just keep putting him out night after night.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3328410439347632491.post-64617390281143857892016-11-20T21:35:18.383-07:002016-11-20T21:35:18.383-07:00I agree that the Tigers defence isn't terrible...I agree that the Tigers defence isn't terrible and defense isn't strictly related to defenceman. If the forwards are out of position it creates positional gaps that can be exploited.<br /><br />Odd man rushes are a combo forwards not covering properly, coughing the puck in dangerous areas, or defenceman not aware of the dangers/flatfooted.<br /><br />That is probably their biggest area they could improve upon.<br />---------------------<br /><br />I guess to separate and join the two thoughts together in regards to defence<br /><br />IMO I feel that the Tigers have a bunch of good defenceman. However I feel for a championship team it isn't good enough. A defensive breakout stud like a stanton/burroughs type would go a long ways.<br /><br />However a move right now is a bit risky because it is too early. <br />--------------<br /><br />With goal-tending I like Schneider. He is mobile and making the critical save like longtimefan said. I don't have any qualms about him. I do wonder about running him tired, and not having a backup that could give him rest. Nothing on McGovern but a 16 is very young, and not many goaltenders can cut it at 16.TigerTurfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14359764110928059937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3328410439347632491.post-42275882741765739432016-11-20T21:27:25.736-07:002016-11-20T21:27:25.736-07:00I wouldn't say Schneider is great but he seems...I wouldn't say Schneider is great but he seems to have the ability to make key saves at critical times, as he did in ot last night. While he normally doesn't face a lot of rubber he does see lots of quality chances. And the most important stat is wins, which he leads in.longtimefannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3328410439347632491.post-26925038579006069432016-11-20T21:07:14.738-07:002016-11-20T21:07:14.738-07:00I wonder how many goalies face 3 or 4 breakaways a... I wonder how many goalies face 3 or 4 breakaways a game like Schneider does. I don't think the defence is terrible either. The tigers play a run and gun game which means they will give up a lot of high quality chances which will reflect in the goalies stats. Tigers also give up a lot of odd man rushes. i think Schneider is 23 and 5 in his last 28 games going back into last season. Not too shabby.oAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3328410439347632491.post-82616146282321295442016-11-20T19:59:25.209-07:002016-11-20T19:59:25.209-07:00Trade Forrest please!!
Also, have to admit, is Sch...Trade Forrest please!!<br />Also, have to admit, is Schneids over rated? He is on a winning team but his numbers are not outstanding. He igoals against is so-so. I am not talking about one game in particular but I have just been noticing he faces, generally, lower numbers of shots then we put on the opposition and most games the other goalie, even if they let in more goals, would have a better save percentage. Is this reflective of defence? Can we blame just defence? Or is Schneids good but not outstanding?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3328410439347632491.post-23650497867266497052016-11-20T18:52:27.740-07:002016-11-20T18:52:27.740-07:00More McPhee, less Gally and Forrest. More McPhee, less Gally and Forrest. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3328410439347632491.post-54859150939867337962016-11-20T17:35:44.069-07:002016-11-20T17:35:44.069-07:00I would agree with the sentiments of those that fe...I would agree with the sentiments of those that feel they need some defensive help. With Guhle gone to PA the next high end guy that may be available is Caleb Jones out of Portland but his price may be even higher than what PG paid for Guhle. Personally I don't think they need a real high end guy, a solid 3-4 guy would fit in well with what's here now. Wouldn't mind seeing them add a depth type forward as well, a third line guy with some size and a physical presence.longtimefannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3328410439347632491.post-7027586640892557032016-11-20T10:19:44.053-07:002016-11-20T10:19:44.053-07:00I agree with comments regarding defensive play. G...I agree with comments regarding defensive play. GLARING errors on three Broncos goals by defense last night. Those types of lapses will cost the Tigers dearly in the playoffs. Tigers out shot Broncos by more than 2 to 1 but finished regulation tied. Why? A significant number of Tiger's shots were not quality shots and easily handled by Child. For sure three of Broncos goals, Schneider never had a chance plus he made some amazing saves to keep Tigers in the game. Whatever they need to do, Tigers need to tighten up defensively. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3328410439347632491.post-29185759740315806192016-11-19T22:37:20.576-07:002016-11-19T22:37:20.576-07:00Tigers are off to one of the best starts in a looo...Tigers are off to one of the best starts in a looong time, even going back to their whl championship days. But its not the start that counts. It's how they finish and what they look like at the end.<br /><br />That is what is exciting me!!!! I think they have a lot of potential to improve, rather than a regression after a hot start.<br /><br />The East seems to be a 3 team race. MH, Reg, MJ. In this new playoff format it is beneficial to be a top team in a weak division. The Central is weak and the Tigers are top Dog so far.<br /><br />If the playoffs started today the Tigers would face a weaker team in round 2 than in round 1. We will see if that continues by the end of season, it hasn't in the past, but we'll see.<br />-----<br />-----<br />I was going to add a section on Bobby Fox, but didn't<br />I see a few adaptations of the Tigers systems and I think Bobby Fox has a great deal of influence towards that. I see him providing a voice of reason that differs from their traditional style.<br /><br />When everyone is winning It's easy to think everything is going great. It is also very easy to become overconfident. Their defensive coverage while doing well so far needs to improve. That 2nd bronco shootout goal was pretty.<br />TigerTurfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14359764110928059937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3328410439347632491.post-84990194402823870762016-11-19T14:21:00.371-07:002016-11-19T14:21:00.371-07:00real impressed with this team. they have exceeded...real impressed with this team. they have exceeded expectations. i too like the team huddle before the start of the game. everyone is committing, everyone is playing their role and everyone seems to be benefiting from this - team wise and personally. all good to see<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3328410439347632491.post-18566906009065313692016-11-19T10:40:45.249-07:002016-11-19T10:40:45.249-07:00Actually if you have listened to post game talks S...Actually if you have listened to post game talks Shawn has mentioned many times that he has left special teams up to Fox and Joey and that he gives them the credit. He was also quoted in the paper a couple times. <br />I would like to see an upgrade on defence. As far as I am concerned Forrest is a guy who should be moved. I did not think he should have returned this year. He just does not quite have it to be a good depth defenceman in the WHL. Schultz is easily replaced but I am not sure they would get much for him. He does make some decent plays but would like to see him down the depth chart.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3328410439347632491.post-70217729808850000922016-11-19T07:55:56.711-07:002016-11-19T07:55:56.711-07:00It is also worth noting this group is acting like ...It is also worth noting this group is acting like a team. Love the huddle before every game (home and away) around the net. They stand up for each other. Fischer has stepped up and sends a message to other teams. We haven't had that in a while. We have guys like Butcher, Shaw and Rassell that make goals happen when they lead their lines onto the ice. And finally the other thing I am loving about this team is the massive huge contribution the new coach has made with specialty teams. Very little is said about that. I wonder why?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com