Okay, some thoughts from this afternoon's B/W game...
8-4 White final. I'm sure Legend can get you the specific goal scorers.
- In terms of goaltenders, Frasca and Froggett were the best for their respective clubs. I believe Froggett didn't allow a goal while Frasca either had a similar shutout or allowed just one. The others allowed multiple goals each, IIRC.
- For Team Blue forwards... Spellacy is flying right now. Once he gets going, good luck in stopping him. He was zipping around the D, crashing the net, and owning his part of the ice. Alec Stewart played a similar game and he's making a case to stick around for the preseason. Ethan Martin has gotten faster; my eyes aren't deceiving me. With a consistent motor and drive, he's one to watch. I also liked Nathan Gaymes' game; quick, no real fear, grinds to the net. He's not big but plays like it.
- On Blue D... Lofranco continued to be a waterbug. He still needs strength and seasoning but I'm glad he was in camp. Lavigne was, again, in the middle of the physical stuff. I think he'll be just fine once he adjusts to the quicker pace.
- For White forwards... Greentree is a man on a mission. I know, it's just a B/W game, but he wants to prove how far he can go. Nesbitt got to show off some skills. He's not the flashiest guy but you notice him regularly and he's got a great shot. Dean and Greenwell got into the action a bit more, including at least one goal (IIRC). I like Maxime Morin's game, too. He's smaller but quick and not afraid to get into the crowds and steal the puck. Struthers continues to play that pest, agitating role that could benefit him and the club. He's not overly offensive but he's quick, will get in your face, and seems to embrace the chaos.
- For White D... Winegard looks comfortable, making plays, using his frame. Evans played a better game, similar to Winegard's. Hjelholt showed some of that jam everyone wants and, like others, I think it's just a matter of adjustment. Blain Bacik is gritty and showed his experience.
I know there were supposed to be cuts made today so we'll see what happens with those. There are a handful of names I'd like to see make it to preseason but that's all TBD.
15 players plus Josef Eichler didn't dress from the Spits in the Blue and White game today,though I am sure Christoforo and Davis would have played as Christoforo out with a minor injury and out because of illness.
As I mentioned 1 player left camp early 16 year old Mikael Tissier a winger rumor about him committing to USA college/ university soon.
Goal scorers in this 8-4 win for Team White were Morin(1),Struthers(1),Bowler(1),Nesbit(1),
Dean(1),Greenwell(1),Protopapas (1) his goal an empty netter,and dman free agent Lucas Hihn(1) goal,Nesbitt,Greenwell and Morin added an assist each to their point totals.
For Team Blue goals came from Spellacy,Lagana,Ward,and Martin.
No players on Team Blue had more then point.
Goaltending wise with 6 goalies dressed and each played 1 period in this one,their results as follows for Team Froggett 0 goals against,Donahue 3 goals against and Bertolin in the 1st period 4 goals against.
For Team White,Frasca 0 goals against,Altiman and Steven's 2 each against.
As OHLTG mentioned both Froggett and Frasca didn't allow a goal and it happened in the 2nd period for both as both teams failed to notch goal though Froggett was tested more by Team White then Team Blue .
I was very impressed by 1st rounder Jack Nesbitt very solid performance, Liam Greentree as well despite getting only 1 assist,continuing to be impressed with 19 year old forward Ryan Struthers,fast and gritty deserves a look in exhibition imo,decent size with spunk.
Others for Team White that I was impressed with include forwards Jack Dean and Jack Greenwell, as well as 16 year old 11th rounder Maxime Morin,Liam Carlone ac17 year old free agent also impressed despite going pointless, while from the back end all 6 of them had good moments including Carson Woodall,Gage Evans,Tanner Winegard,Evan Hjelholt,Lucas Hihn and Blain Bscik.
For Team Blue I was impressed with forwards Alex Stewart,Ethan Martin,Nathan Gaymes,AJ Spellacy and Jaksen Ward,along with dmen Trevor O'Dell,Michael Levigne and Adrian Manzo,and at times Luke Laevens.
I would be surprised that 16 year old dmen Adrian Manzo and Micheal Lavigne both play in LaSalle this coming season and getting signed,while dmen from Team White including Tamner Winegard, Gage Evans and Evan Hjelholt may or will get a look and offered a contract.
As for additional goalies beside Costanzo and Michelone who both sat out today will be interesting whether Froggett, Frasca and or Altiman garner contract offers,having a feeling 1 or 2 will but not all 3.
My next post will talk about the forwards
