NB 5 PBO 3
Some random notes and observations from Thursday’s game:
K-Mac was the obvious star of the show. I really like how he has “shortened his swing” (to use a baseball analogy), the puck is on and off his stick in a really short time. He might give up a small amount of velocity but the speed and surprise of the snap shot release more than make up for it.
Pasquale Zito – might have been his best game with the team that I have seen. His determination, puck pursuit and passing were outstanding. He was on and all over the puck during his time on ice. And Josh Bloom really rounded out the line.
Liam Arnsby – kudos to the Kap’n. He finally seems to be properly slotted as an all-purpose 3rd line centre, rather than a 2nd line play-driver. After scoring zero goals in 10 straight games, and 1 in 17, Arny now has 4G in the last 5GP, well done.
Owen VanSteensel – from the “beggars can’t be choosers” files, the OVS empty net goal was his first in 10GP and 2nd in 31 dating back to Dec. 28.
I’m a little curious at the lineup as the coach seems to favour 11F, 7D. While neither Wyatt Kennedy nor Jacob Therrien are difference makers, I would think the opportunity to have 4 compete lines including Therrien might outweigh the chance to give Kennedy a few shifts a game.
It didn’t look like Dalyn Wakely was himself last night. He just didn’t look fully engaged and I noticed Romani replaced him on the K-Jack / Ertel line on several occasions. Wakely missed the previous game and maybe he isn’t fully recovered from whatever kept him out.
