RangerNation
Registered User
Tuned in after the Rangers game, entertaining OT and SO. This will be a fun matchup to watch this year.
SSM Greyhounds 2023-24 Season Thread (Part One)
- Thread starter nelli27
- Start date
- Status
LDN
Registered User
- Sep 29, 2017
- 7,352
- 5,906
LDN
Registered User
- Sep 29, 2017
- 7,352
- 5,906
Teams I’ll always respect SSM,OS …. No matter who’s in charge always hard working, fast teams with no quit
Great game tonight. I was really upset at that phantom diving call, but they were able to overcome adversity and win the game.
I didn't expect to say this before the game, but Connor Toms put together a nice defensive effort with a pair of key plays in the first on odd man rushes. If they are showcasing him for a trade then this was a success.
Kirill Kudryavtsev was out of this world defensively tonight. I'm not sure if London even got a shot while he was on the ice. This guy just keeps improving and Vancouver has one hell of a player on their hands.
What more can be said about Tavis Hayes? The guy is an absolute phenom. I can't remember the last time a rookie came in and played like this. Nice pick by Raftis, the kind that we need to see more of.
I didn't expect to say this before the game, but Connor Toms put together a nice defensive effort with a pair of key plays in the first on odd man rushes. If they are showcasing him for a trade then this was a success.
Kirill Kudryavtsev was out of this world defensively tonight. I'm not sure if London even got a shot while he was on the ice. This guy just keeps improving and Vancouver has one hell of a player on their hands.
What more can be said about Tavis Hayes? The guy is an absolute phenom. I can't remember the last time a rookie came in and played like this. Nice pick by Raftis, the kind that we need to see more of.
HockeyPops
Registered User
- Aug 20, 2018
- 7,831
- 6,917
It was a very even game.
Greyhounds didn't have much trouble with beating London's forecheck after the first few minutes of the game. After that the Greyhounds were exiting the zone pretty cleanly and getting into London's with relative ease. London didn't panic though and played very structured patient defense in their own zone. Very good body position and active sticks.
Most of London's offense was counter attacks off turnovers, which the hounds limited for the most part. Also the powerplay, of which they fortunately only had one.
As was mentioned, London came out with the trap in the third. I was frankly surprised they didn't change things up after the first. The trap was effective for about half a period until the Hounds started tilting the ice, got the equalizer and pressed for the winner.
The Hounds played pretty well defensively. A few missed assignments but not too many.
Karki is a beauty, really calms things down. Was really impressed by Allard tonight. Strong, fast, great vision. Hayes and Cloutier were difference makers out there. But Schenkel was my player of the game. That performance should be enough to call off the carrion birds. At leaat for now.
Dickenson is a stud. Really liked McCue's game. In OT, Bonk completely took over the game. Wilmore was very steady. And I also found myself noticing Jacob Julien for the right reasons.
Greyhounds didn't have much trouble with beating London's forecheck after the first few minutes of the game. After that the Greyhounds were exiting the zone pretty cleanly and getting into London's with relative ease. London didn't panic though and played very structured patient defense in their own zone. Very good body position and active sticks.
Most of London's offense was counter attacks off turnovers, which the hounds limited for the most part. Also the powerplay, of which they fortunately only had one.
As was mentioned, London came out with the trap in the third. I was frankly surprised they didn't change things up after the first. The trap was effective for about half a period until the Hounds started tilting the ice, got the equalizer and pressed for the winner.
The Hounds played pretty well defensively. A few missed assignments but not too many.
Karki is a beauty, really calms things down. Was really impressed by Allard tonight. Strong, fast, great vision. Hayes and Cloutier were difference makers out there. But Schenkel was my player of the game. That performance should be enough to call off the carrion birds. At leaat for now.
Dickenson is a stud. Really liked McCue's game. In OT, Bonk completely took over the game. Wilmore was very steady. And I also found myself noticing Jacob Julien for the right reasons.
Last edited:
North Bay is also not a top four team. Other than Ty Nelson and Dom DiVincentiis most of the team has graduated. They do not have much offence returning at forward. They only two returning forwards who scored 20 plus goals last year. They were Dayln Wakely with 30 and Anthony Romani with 23. Their two overage forwards Liam Arnsby and Justin Ertel combined for 26 goals. Their other returning forwards combined for 32 goals. They have lost half of their defence. They are middle of the pack at best if not bottom six in the conference.
Probably toms' best game this year but still gets beat regularly and a ton of brain farts each game. Will definitely need an upgrade if we decide to go for it.
Schenkel came up big in overtime and the shootout, but after having a rather easy time of it in regulation, I think it’s a stretch to call him the player of the game. I sat in his end for 2 periods and there wasn't a whole lot.
I think Max McCue was the best player on the ice, but you could also consider Kudryavtsev or Carlisle on the Hounds side.
Boys looked good tonight, great match up. Very entertaining game to watch.
Thought Allard, Cloutier and Hayes(what a steal in 2nd) played very well with their speed. Beck is going to be a great veteran presence and a difference maker.
KK, Gibson and Karki are a nice top 3 to have. Carlisle a solid bottom pair guy who can play top 4 minutes. Still see too many errors from Toms for a 04 with yrs under his belt, hopefully they are overplaying him to shop him around. Virgillio seems stronger and more confident but still has some work to do in D zone, puck IQ is above average so he should get better.
Schenkel was solid for us and hopefully gains more confidence and stays healthy.
London will be a team to watch, they will only add more pcs and will somehow land players for a fraction of their worth....we need a few deals like that.
Very excited for our 07 Draft players with 2 absolute Franchise studs up front in Hayes and Martin and I believe Solomon will be a all around beauty on the back end, kind of wish he was here learning from the big 3 but I get it, he needs the icetime to continue to develope.
Can't wait to see this Soo team conti ue to gel and see where we end up, I think we have a legitimate shot to spoil Saginaws party in May.
I think I echo many other posters when I say last night was certainly a surprise to many. Hounds played equally if not better than London for most of last night maintaining puck possession in the Knights zone for a good chunk of last night and limiting the Knights to few scoring opportunities. Hopefully this gives the boys a nice confidence boost going into this weekends games against some of the lower teams in the West (hoping for another 6 pts this weekend). Will be a treat to watch these two teams battle in out the rest of the year for top spots in the West.
Now hopefully we have earned some respect of those naysayers #ShockTheO
Now hopefully we have earned some respect of those naysayers #ShockTheO
Last edited:
This IS the goal, as it is with all team but the Soo will make a real run this year and we will be in Michigan in May.
Brown came in clutch with that slick feed, now we just need Martin back in the lineup
i sadly didn't get to watch as i had other commitments but it sounds like i missed a good one. there's always a different vibe in the rink when London is in town and it makes it that much sweeter to beat them.
hayes is going to be a force!
hayes is going to be a force!
good game for both teams. Early in season, We will see how each team develops
over the coarse of the year.
both london and the soo have strong D. I would think 1-6 london has the
better D. Hounds were missing: Martin & Clattenberg
London was missing : cowan, sim, & crane. Also played there backup goalie in net.
both karki for the soo ( import ) and haltunen ( import ) for london are good players.
over the coarse of the year.
both london and the soo have strong D. I would think 1-6 london has the
better D. Hounds were missing: Martin & Clattenberg
London was missing : cowan, sim, & crane. Also played there backup goalie in net.
both karki for the soo ( import ) and haltunen ( import ) for london are good players.
HockeyPops
Registered User
- Aug 20, 2018
- 7,831
- 6,917
Brown no doubt is gifted offensively. Unfortunately he rarely get an opportunity to show it when he is out there because he shies away from any kind of contact. It drives me crazy.
They told him to stay healthy, you're going back to the GTA soon....
haha, but I do see the same thing as you.
HockeyPops
Registered User
- Aug 20, 2018
- 7,831
- 6,917
Hounds stop London, stay undefeated - Soo Greyhounds
Hounds now head out on a three-game road trip to Sarnia (Friday), Flint (Saturday), Windsor (Monday afternoon)
chl.ca
Also, two more games left without Clattenburg.
Do we still need to pare our team down more players? Clattenburg will no doubt be a regular in the lineup once he returns as will Martin so there's two current players in the lineup that will see reduced icetime after they come back..Vader being one and I am thinking Kostov the other fringe playerHounds stop London, stay undefeated - Soo Greyhounds
Hounds now head out on a three-game road trip to Sarnia (Friday), Flint (Saturday), Windsor (Monday afternoon)
Also, two more games left without Clattenburg.
Last edited:
tough question.
vader will be the 5th centreman so probably him and maybe one of Kostov or Fantino? i was skeptical of Fantino's skating but really like what he's brought this year. seems to be a more confident player. and i really like Vaders motor (and name)
tough decisions need to be made and soon lol.
HockeyPops
Registered User
- Aug 20, 2018
- 7,831
- 6,917
I don't think they will reduce any further. 25 is what they are at and it is the allowed roster size.
For comparison in 2017-2018 they had 24 on the roster, but that included only 2 OAs and they were trying to bring in Tammela as their 3rd OA and 25th player.
Schenkel looked great last night as I have already stated. Very comfortable, great rebound control and extremely quick recovery/finding loose pucks. I think the conversation is starting to turn from where might we find a starter -> where might we find a backup, if needed.
Teams with more than 2 goalies:
Barrie
Kitchener
North Bay
Peterborough
Sarnia
Sudbury
Again, not really looking at this point but more keeping my eye on them, as I'd like to give the team the first 1/4 of the season. Let's say after the November 4&5 games vs. Windsor. That would be 16 games into the season. Unless something happens that forces us to address it earlier.
For comparison in 2017-2018 they had 24 on the roster, but that included only 2 OAs and they were trying to bring in Tammela as their 3rd OA and 25th player.
Schenkel looked great last night as I have already stated. Very comfortable, great rebound control and extremely quick recovery/finding loose pucks. I think the conversation is starting to turn from where might we find a starter -> where might we find a backup, if needed.
Teams with more than 2 goalies:
Barrie
Kitchener
North Bay
Peterborough
Sarnia
Sudbury
Again, not really looking at this point but more keeping my eye on them, as I'd like to give the team the first 1/4 of the season. Let's say after the November 4&5 games vs. Windsor. That would be 16 games into the season. Unless something happens that forces us to address it earlier.
Last edited:
- Status
