Adam Tambellini finds fast fit with Calgary Hitmen
Freshman centre leaves the NCAA for the WHL, hoping increased ice time will fast-track his development
By Steve Ewen, The Province
Tambellini has seemingly found a fast fit with Calgary, with five goals and 15 points in 13 games (17 points in 14 games after last night's game). In 16 games with North Dakota, he had two goals and four points.
“I think, for me, it was mostly a hockey decision,” said the 6-foot-3, 182-pound Tambellini, a 2013 third-round draft choice of the New York Rangers.
“I thought my development would be better playing more games.”
nieves line just had a great shift. psu goalie made some really good saves though to prevent them from scoring.
Next year will tell us a lot about Duclair.
Sometimes, when players have had great years in juniors and in their minds have nothing left to prove, when they go back, they seem to retrogress.
This seems particularly applicable to Duclair, who seems especially motivated to show that his fallen draft status last year was a mistake.
So next year, after attending Ranger camp and being sent back to the Q, if he cannot duplicate what he is doing this year, I would worry and be concerned about his makeup.
If, on the other hand, he can repeat this year's performance then I would know we have something special.
Next year will be especially interesting.
The Duke trying to redeem himself. Scored a goal midway through the first.
The Duke?
Please no
We have The King (Lundqvist), The Prince (The Bot) and now we have The Duke. We still need a Knight.
Duclair scored again, having a great game. Quebec up 2-0.
Though it should be noted, Sherbrooke is the worst team in the league. Way to represent guys.
Duclair with his second goal. 17 minutes left in the 3rd.
Not to jinx him or anything, but it would be pretty cool if his 50th came as the third goal of a natural hatty.
Sherbrooke just scored off a bad turnover. Good going jinx.