It was the Tigers 6th game in 8 nights as the Tigers finished up their 5 game road trip out west.
Looking at the game stats the Tigers outshot Kelowna in every frame, however they lost big on the battle of special teams. Kelowna scored 3 powerplay goals, and added 2 shorthanded goals. The tigers went 0for 6 on the powerplay. Tyler Bunz was pulled after the first period giving up 4 goals on 8 shots.
The tigers are currently second in the conference based on points, however they have played 56 games, 6 more than Calgary, and 4 more than Kootenay. Both teams could very well catch and surpass the tigers.
The tigers have 16 games left on the schedule and only 4 of those are road games(Calgary,swift,lethbridge,kootenay).
Here is a link to the recap in Kelowna's Newspaper.
http://www.kelownadailycourier.ca/stories_local_sports.php?id=240454
Sunday, January 31, 2010
Friday, January 29, 2010
Tigers Goal Song Contest
Medicine Hat Tigers Facebook
The Medicine Hat Tigers consider themselves to have the most loyal fans in the 'Dub, and we want to give something back!
We are proud to unveil the first BY THE FANS, FOR THE FANS initiative designed to make each and every Tiger experience even better. We want your input, your ideas and your support to keep Alberta's Orange County rockin'!
Submitted for your approval...WE WANT YOU, THE FANS, TO CHOOSE THE SONG THAT GETS PLAYED AFTER THE TIGERS SCORE A GOAL.
-From Medicine Hat Tigers Facebook
http://www.facebook.com/topic.php?uid=257851003564&topic=11804#/pages/Medicine-Hat/Medicine-Hat-Tigers/257851003564
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It says they will pick 4 of the more popular suggestions and put it to a poll on their website.
The Medicine Hat Tigers consider themselves to have the most loyal fans in the 'Dub, and we want to give something back!
We are proud to unveil the first BY THE FANS, FOR THE FANS initiative designed to make each and every Tiger experience even better. We want your input, your ideas and your support to keep Alberta's Orange County rockin'!
Submitted for your approval...WE WANT YOU, THE FANS, TO CHOOSE THE SONG THAT GETS PLAYED AFTER THE TIGERS SCORE A GOAL.
-From Medicine Hat Tigers Facebook
http://www.facebook.com/topic.php?uid=257851003564&topic=11804#/pages/Medicine-Hat/Medicine-Hat-Tigers/257851003564
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It says they will pick 4 of the more popular suggestions and put it to a poll on their website.
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
Tigers Defeat Cougars 9-3
Very late game. So here are a few notes on what I have observed through the game.
Notes: Zdenik Okal is dressed tonight playing 4th line minutes, he looks a little rusty but his feistyness is still there. Okal managed to score in his first game back rifling a shot off the faceoff past the shoulder of the Cougars goalie.
Devan Dubyk is in net. With Okal back in the lineup the lines were being juggled allot. I don't remember seeing Emerson Etem on the ice in third period, I'm hoping nothing serious happened to him.
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IMO the Cougars didn't look very good at all. They lost about 75% of the puck battles, their players looks very nervous with the tigers speed, fumbling the puck often, and did a poor job at getting sticks in passing lanes.
The tigers had their way with the cougars in the offensive zone, and spent most of the game in their zone. The tigers still had a couple defensive goofs where they fail 3-4 times to get the puck out of their end. The cougars probably could have scored 4-5 goals if they converted on more of their chances, the tigers defensive coverage started to take the night off after the first period, as evident by the cougars shorthanded 5 on 3 goal.
The tigers scored 5 goals in the first period, most of them were of the tap in variety. Bretton Cameron ended his goal drought as he absolutely wired a rebound shot into the back of the net, however missed a good 2on1 chance.
Fights
Carr vs Bidlevskii
A very good tilt. Carr caught him with quite a few well timed shots. Bidlevskii was chucking the fists too but it didn't look like many of them landed, while Carr popped him real good 4-5 times.
Gal vs Orser,
Camera guy missed most of the fight again. According to the radio guys Gal laid a heavy hit and Orser got up and gave Gal a few love taps when Gal went off for a change, and they engaged each other. Apparently Orser landed a few good shots. When the camera did zoom in on the fight it looked like Gal didn't want any part of the fight. Decision Orser
Kessey vs Breitkreuz
Camera guy missed most of the fight. All I saw was when Breitkreuz got the takedown and was throwing punches after they were down.
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The P.G camera quality seems decent, however their camera is zoomed in a little to much and loses sight of the puck. They also have very irritating ad placements which goes on during play, missing 2 fights.
Notes: Zdenik Okal is dressed tonight playing 4th line minutes, he looks a little rusty but his feistyness is still there. Okal managed to score in his first game back rifling a shot off the faceoff past the shoulder of the Cougars goalie.
Devan Dubyk is in net. With Okal back in the lineup the lines were being juggled allot. I don't remember seeing Emerson Etem on the ice in third period, I'm hoping nothing serious happened to him.
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IMO the Cougars didn't look very good at all. They lost about 75% of the puck battles, their players looks very nervous with the tigers speed, fumbling the puck often, and did a poor job at getting sticks in passing lanes.
The tigers had their way with the cougars in the offensive zone, and spent most of the game in their zone. The tigers still had a couple defensive goofs where they fail 3-4 times to get the puck out of their end. The cougars probably could have scored 4-5 goals if they converted on more of their chances, the tigers defensive coverage started to take the night off after the first period, as evident by the cougars shorthanded 5 on 3 goal.
The tigers scored 5 goals in the first period, most of them were of the tap in variety. Bretton Cameron ended his goal drought as he absolutely wired a rebound shot into the back of the net, however missed a good 2on1 chance.
Fights
Carr vs Bidlevskii
A very good tilt. Carr caught him with quite a few well timed shots. Bidlevskii was chucking the fists too but it didn't look like many of them landed, while Carr popped him real good 4-5 times.
Gal vs Orser,
Camera guy missed most of the fight again. According to the radio guys Gal laid a heavy hit and Orser got up and gave Gal a few love taps when Gal went off for a change, and they engaged each other. Apparently Orser landed a few good shots. When the camera did zoom in on the fight it looked like Gal didn't want any part of the fight. Decision Orser
Kessey vs Breitkreuz
Camera guy missed most of the fight. All I saw was when Breitkreuz got the takedown and was throwing punches after they were down.
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The P.G camera quality seems decent, however their camera is zoomed in a little to much and loses sight of the puck. They also have very irritating ad placements which goes on during play, missing 2 fights.
Sunday, January 24, 2010
Tigers sweep the Oil Kings 2-1
I thought the Tigers got off to a good start, but really laid off the gas pedal after the first 2 goals.
I thought the second period, and first 15 minutes of the third period were a little stagnant, I found myself switching over and watching the NFL playoffs.
I thought Linden Vey's line was a force through the game, and Tristan King had an incredible first period.
Emerson Etem was a little unlucky as a routine shot from outside the circle managed to just trickle in behind the Oil Kings Netminder Cam Lanigan. However the referee thought Lanigan caught the puck and blew play dead just as the puck was an inch from going into the net.
The tigers didn't bring their "A" game tonight but they found a way to win. I was a little surprised that Sportsnet showed the game on all 4 of their channels rather than just out west.
The tigers next action is on the road in Prince George. They play the Cougars, back to back in consecutive weekday games. A bit of an unusual schedule. The Cougars currently sit dead last in the whl, 11 points behind the Oil Kings.
The tigers get 4 straight games against the leagues bottom 2 teams, and I've heard rumblings about that from other fans and broadcasters. The tigers will have to try and take advantage of these two games, sometimes expecting an easier game can really backfire.
I thought the second period, and first 15 minutes of the third period were a little stagnant, I found myself switching over and watching the NFL playoffs.
I thought Linden Vey's line was a force through the game, and Tristan King had an incredible first period.
Emerson Etem was a little unlucky as a routine shot from outside the circle managed to just trickle in behind the Oil Kings Netminder Cam Lanigan. However the referee thought Lanigan caught the puck and blew play dead just as the puck was an inch from going into the net.
The tigers didn't bring their "A" game tonight but they found a way to win. I was a little surprised that Sportsnet showed the game on all 4 of their channels rather than just out west.
The tigers next action is on the road in Prince George. They play the Cougars, back to back in consecutive weekday games. A bit of an unusual schedule. The Cougars currently sit dead last in the whl, 11 points behind the Oil Kings.
The tigers get 4 straight games against the leagues bottom 2 teams, and I've heard rumblings about that from other fans and broadcasters. The tigers will have to try and take advantage of these two games, sometimes expecting an easier game can really backfire.
Tigers Whip Kings 9-2
Unfortunately I had to miss last night's game. I listened to pieces of the game from the Oil Kings broadcaster and it sounded like the Tigers had a strong territorial advantage through most of the game.
The tigers got a little help from P.A last night as the Raiders snapped Kootenay's 14 game winning streak. A 14 game winning streak is pretty damn Impressive, especially since they played bunch of strong teams. Only 6 points separates 1st from 5th.
The tigers have a small stretch of easier opposition during the next 5 games. Let's hope that the tigers don't take any of these teams lightly.
From what I understand Zdenik Okal is very close to returning. Okal should provide a big boost to the tigers lineup.
Tonight game is on Rogers Sportsnet at 5pm.
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A Power outtage during the middle of the Regina @ Swift game last night caused a lot of confusion. Apparently the power outage lasted for about an hour, and the security guards were kicking people out of the building as the lights came back on.
Apparently they started the game back up with hardly anybody left in the building.
You can read more about the story over at Keen's Corner blog(link to the right)
The tigers got a little help from P.A last night as the Raiders snapped Kootenay's 14 game winning streak. A 14 game winning streak is pretty damn Impressive, especially since they played bunch of strong teams. Only 6 points separates 1st from 5th.
The tigers have a small stretch of easier opposition during the next 5 games. Let's hope that the tigers don't take any of these teams lightly.
From what I understand Zdenik Okal is very close to returning. Okal should provide a big boost to the tigers lineup.
Tonight game is on Rogers Sportsnet at 5pm.
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A Power outtage during the middle of the Regina @ Swift game last night caused a lot of confusion. Apparently the power outage lasted for about an hour, and the security guards were kicking people out of the building as the lights came back on.
Apparently they started the game back up with hardly anybody left in the building.
You can read more about the story over at Keen's Corner blog(link to the right)
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
Emerson and Ennis with Big Nights
Top Prospects Game
During the second period. Emerson Etem scooped up a puck along his own blueline and turned on the jets to create a modified 2 on 1. He kept the puck and fired a rocket over the shoulder of the goaltender to tie the game at 1-1.
It seemed like the Taylor Hall line is getting twice as many shifts as the Emerson Line.
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Ryan Holfeld Update
Grizz' Goalie in the Grove
“Any time you have a chance to get a goalie who’s been in the WHL for three-and-a-half years, who’s been to the Memorial Cup, you can’t pass up that type of experience,” head coach Vic Gervais said after practice.
“Holfeld’s a great character guy and he’s really fitting in as a leader on this club.”
The article also goes on to say that former Tigers Cody Carlson had a big part in getting Holfeld more ice time with the Grizlies.
Link: http://www.bclocalnews.com/sports/81929827.html
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Ennis Named AHL All Star Game MVP
Tyler Ennis of Portland won Most Valuable Player honors, an award that pleased the 5,225 Cumberland County Civic Center fans, with a goal and two assists as Canada defeated PlanetUSA 10-9 in a shootout tonight in the American Hockey League All-Star Classic.
http://blog.timesunion.com/hockey/ennis-selected-mvp-in-canadas-shootout-victory/3579/
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The Tigers will be on Sportsnet vs Edmonton Oil Kings on Sunday
During the second period. Emerson Etem scooped up a puck along his own blueline and turned on the jets to create a modified 2 on 1. He kept the puck and fired a rocket over the shoulder of the goaltender to tie the game at 1-1.
It seemed like the Taylor Hall line is getting twice as many shifts as the Emerson Line.
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Ryan Holfeld Update
Grizz' Goalie in the Grove
“Any time you have a chance to get a goalie who’s been in the WHL for three-and-a-half years, who’s been to the Memorial Cup, you can’t pass up that type of experience,” head coach Vic Gervais said after practice.
“Holfeld’s a great character guy and he’s really fitting in as a leader on this club.”
The article also goes on to say that former Tigers Cody Carlson had a big part in getting Holfeld more ice time with the Grizlies.
Link: http://www.bclocalnews.com/sports/81929827.html
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Ennis Named AHL All Star Game MVP
Tyler Ennis of Portland won Most Valuable Player honors, an award that pleased the 5,225 Cumberland County Civic Center fans, with a goal and two assists as Canada defeated PlanetUSA 10-9 in a shootout tonight in the American Hockey League All-Star Classic.
http://blog.timesunion.com/hockey/ennis-selected-mvp-in-canadas-shootout-victory/3579/
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The Tigers will be on Sportsnet vs Edmonton Oil Kings on Sunday
Saturday, January 16, 2010
Tigers loose to the Raiders but beat the Blades
A little recap vs P.A first
You could say the tigers were a little unlucky against P.A in Prince Albert.
Prince Albert is one of those night and day teams when it comes to playing at home and on the road. P.A has a .750 winning percentage at home but only .286 on the road.
The tigers ran into a very hot goalie. They played fairly well for the most part.
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Tigers defeat Saskatoon 3-2 OT
I thought the tigers looked fairly good tonight. They made 2 HUGE mistakes and both chances ended up in their net.
Jace Coyle fell over being the last man back on the PP and gave Saskatoon Walker Wintonek a mile of room on a breakaway. He took a weak little shot that Bunz stopped but he popped in the rebound.
The second mistake was when Matt Konan(the last man back) overskated the puck and then was stripped from it by Darian Dziurzynski. He walked in on a breakaway and went five hole.
I thought the line of Sena Acolaste, Travis Toomey, and Derek Hulak gave the tigers trouble all night. It was a little fortunate that the blades broke that line up when they moved Acolaste back to defence.
Thoughts
The tigers looked a little jittery during the first period, they weren't playing bad but their passes and communication was a little off. The momentum seemed to go back and forth through the second period, and I thought the tigers held a slight edge in play in the third period. Overall a pretty good showing.
I thought Tristan King was having a poor game, he lost the puck every time he touched it, however he made a nice play stripping a blades D man down low which led to the tieing goal.
Tyler Bunz made an amazing save fairly late in the game. THe blades looked like they had an open net after a 2on1, Bunz was in a sitting down position and it looked like his stick swiped the puck away as it was shot just above his pad.
He needs a little work on his rebound control. It seems like a common theme listening to the opposition broadcasters.
I thought Tomas Kundratek had a good showing for himself tonight. He scored the game winner in overtime on a coast to coast rush. He scored while falling over after getting checked cutting into the middle of the ice from near the corner.
I thought Talyor Gal had a pretty good night, and the rookie line is continuing to step up their game. I believe it was Dylan Bredo who nailed a shot of the post.
Fight
Cole Grbavac vs Sena Acolaste
They paired up after a shot on net. Acolaste was giving Grbavac all he could handle as it looked like Grbavac has his arm caught in his jersey. Acolaste got Grbavac's helmet off threw a punch, and then Grbavac managed to get his arm free from under his jersey. As soon as he threw a punch the refs stepped in. Grbavac would wind up with an extra 10 minute misconduct for puling his arm out of his jersey.
I think Grbavac is coming along nicely. He has showed some hands, and I like his attempts at gaining body position during play.
You could say the tigers were a little unlucky against P.A in Prince Albert.
Prince Albert is one of those night and day teams when it comes to playing at home and on the road. P.A has a .750 winning percentage at home but only .286 on the road.
The tigers ran into a very hot goalie. They played fairly well for the most part.
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Tigers defeat Saskatoon 3-2 OT
I thought the tigers looked fairly good tonight. They made 2 HUGE mistakes and both chances ended up in their net.
Jace Coyle fell over being the last man back on the PP and gave Saskatoon Walker Wintonek a mile of room on a breakaway. He took a weak little shot that Bunz stopped but he popped in the rebound.
The second mistake was when Matt Konan(the last man back) overskated the puck and then was stripped from it by Darian Dziurzynski. He walked in on a breakaway and went five hole.
I thought the line of Sena Acolaste, Travis Toomey, and Derek Hulak gave the tigers trouble all night. It was a little fortunate that the blades broke that line up when they moved Acolaste back to defence.
Thoughts
The tigers looked a little jittery during the first period, they weren't playing bad but their passes and communication was a little off. The momentum seemed to go back and forth through the second period, and I thought the tigers held a slight edge in play in the third period. Overall a pretty good showing.
I thought Tristan King was having a poor game, he lost the puck every time he touched it, however he made a nice play stripping a blades D man down low which led to the tieing goal.
Tyler Bunz made an amazing save fairly late in the game. THe blades looked like they had an open net after a 2on1, Bunz was in a sitting down position and it looked like his stick swiped the puck away as it was shot just above his pad.
He needs a little work on his rebound control. It seems like a common theme listening to the opposition broadcasters.
I thought Tomas Kundratek had a good showing for himself tonight. He scored the game winner in overtime on a coast to coast rush. He scored while falling over after getting checked cutting into the middle of the ice from near the corner.
I thought Talyor Gal had a pretty good night, and the rookie line is continuing to step up their game. I believe it was Dylan Bredo who nailed a shot of the post.
Fight
Cole Grbavac vs Sena Acolaste
They paired up after a shot on net. Acolaste was giving Grbavac all he could handle as it looked like Grbavac has his arm caught in his jersey. Acolaste got Grbavac's helmet off threw a punch, and then Grbavac managed to get his arm free from under his jersey. As soon as he threw a punch the refs stepped in. Grbavac would wind up with an extra 10 minute misconduct for puling his arm out of his jersey.
I think Grbavac is coming along nicely. He has showed some hands, and I like his attempts at gaining body position during play.
Wednesday, January 13, 2010
Chiefs Skin The Tigers 4-2
I thought it was a game where the Tigers could have won if the bounces went their way. A few players had off nights. It also seemed like their was a lack of emotion on the ice tonight from both sides.
I thought the tigers top line of Hamilton and Vey couldn't get anything going. Chipping pucks a little too short and just couldn't get the timing down right.
I thought Tristan King's teammates set him up beautifully 3 times, to no avail. The one play was frustrating to watch I'm not sure why he choose to kick the puck up to his stick instead of doing a little one timer with an open net.
I thought Tomas Kundratek had a horrible game. I think his play has been slipping. On Spokane's first goal he did one of those half pinches where he doesn't fully commit but moves up then a quick pass and the other team has an odd man rush. Then for some reason he decides to throw a hit on Spokane's defenceman all the way up at the blueline, taking him out of the play a second time. His poor decisions led to about 3 odd man rushes for Spokane, and they scored on 2 of them.
Tyler Bunz also had an off night. 2 of the 3 goals he let in were of the weaker variety.
On the positive Note Emerson Etem had a really good game. I saw good things from Cole Grbavac, and Joey Frazer played well. I also thought Mark Isherwood has played well lately.
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The tigers also cracked the CHL Top 10, placing at number 9 this week.
Windsor Spitfires (34-5-0-4)
Saint John Sea Dogs (36-7-1-0)
Barrie Colts (33-6-0-1)
Tri-City Americans (31-11-0-1)
Drummondville Voltigeurs (31-12-0-2)
Saskatoon Blades (30-9-1-3)
Mississauga St. Michael's Majors (28-8-4-1)
Victoriaville Tigres (30-13-1-1)
Medicine Hat Tigers (26-13-3-5)
Brandon Wheat Kings (28-14-0-3)
I thought the tigers top line of Hamilton and Vey couldn't get anything going. Chipping pucks a little too short and just couldn't get the timing down right.
I thought Tristan King's teammates set him up beautifully 3 times, to no avail. The one play was frustrating to watch I'm not sure why he choose to kick the puck up to his stick instead of doing a little one timer with an open net.
I thought Tomas Kundratek had a horrible game. I think his play has been slipping. On Spokane's first goal he did one of those half pinches where he doesn't fully commit but moves up then a quick pass and the other team has an odd man rush. Then for some reason he decides to throw a hit on Spokane's defenceman all the way up at the blueline, taking him out of the play a second time. His poor decisions led to about 3 odd man rushes for Spokane, and they scored on 2 of them.
Tyler Bunz also had an off night. 2 of the 3 goals he let in were of the weaker variety.
On the positive Note Emerson Etem had a really good game. I saw good things from Cole Grbavac, and Joey Frazer played well. I also thought Mark Isherwood has played well lately.
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The tigers also cracked the CHL Top 10, placing at number 9 this week.
Windsor Spitfires (34-5-0-4)
Saint John Sea Dogs (36-7-1-0)
Barrie Colts (33-6-0-1)
Tri-City Americans (31-11-0-1)
Drummondville Voltigeurs (31-12-0-2)
Saskatoon Blades (30-9-1-3)
Mississauga St. Michael's Majors (28-8-4-1)
Victoriaville Tigres (30-13-1-1)
Medicine Hat Tigers (26-13-3-5)
Brandon Wheat Kings (28-14-0-3)
Monday, January 11, 2010
CSS Midterm Rankings Released
2 Tigers on the list.
Emerson Etem is listed at the 13th position for North American Skaters.
Tyler Bunz is listed as the 14th goaltender out of a list of 32 goaltenders from North America.
There are separate lists for European players and goalies.
Initial fan responses say these rankings could shift alot come the year end Rankings.
Link to the CSS Lists http://www.nhl.com/ice/page.htm?id=59880
Emerson Etem is listed at the 13th position for North American Skaters.
Tyler Bunz is listed as the 14th goaltender out of a list of 32 goaltenders from North America.
There are separate lists for European players and goalies.
Initial fan responses say these rankings could shift alot come the year end Rankings.
Link to the CSS Lists http://www.nhl.com/ice/page.htm?id=59880
Sunday, January 10, 2010
Tigers Shrink the Giants 5-1
Catchy title eh?
I was expecting a much tougher game from the Giants. Although you have to give them some leeway as they just traded away 3 of their players prior to the game, and newly acquired F Brett Breitkreuz (20) and F Thomas Vincour (19) weren't in the lineup yet.
With a depleted lineup the giants looked a little off their game. The tigers held the majority of the play and I thought outcome of the game was never really in doubt, despite the Giants outshouting the Tigers 30-26. It seemed like the Giants got a lot of their shots in the powerplay.
The tigers 4th line of Grbavac, Petryk, and Bredo played extremely well. They pinned the Giants in their end every single shift they played.
Bretton Cameron looks like hes going through a bit of a funk right now. I think he needs to forget about getting points and focus on winning the 1on1 battles and the points will come.
Where Bretton Cameron has trailed off Joey Frazer has come alive, potting 5 goals in the last 7 games.
Wacey Hamilton and Emerson Etem had pretty good games for themselves
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I was expecting a much tougher game from the Giants. Although you have to give them some leeway as they just traded away 3 of their players prior to the game, and newly acquired F Brett Breitkreuz (20) and F Thomas Vincour (19) weren't in the lineup yet.
With a depleted lineup the giants looked a little off their game. The tigers held the majority of the play and I thought outcome of the game was never really in doubt, despite the Giants outshouting the Tigers 30-26. It seemed like the Giants got a lot of their shots in the powerplay.
The tigers 4th line of Grbavac, Petryk, and Bredo played extremely well. They pinned the Giants in their end every single shift they played.
Bretton Cameron looks like hes going through a bit of a funk right now. I think he needs to forget about getting points and focus on winning the 1on1 battles and the points will come.
Where Bretton Cameron has trailed off Joey Frazer has come alive, potting 5 goals in the last 7 games.
Wacey Hamilton and Emerson Etem had pretty good games for themselves
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