AGD: Chance for Revenge
Kent Wilson
October 20 2012 11:37AM
Time: 8:00pm MST
Location: Abbotsford
Broadcast: Sportsnet One (TV)
The Heat will get a chance to avenge their 3-2 SOL to the Wolves from last night. The two clubs were neck and neck through regulation time, but Chicago swept the ensuing shoout-out easily, scoring on three shots while none of the Heat's shooters managed to beat Eddie Lack.
A couple of Abbotsford's streaks survived the loss: with two more goals on the PP, the Heat have now scored five goals on 13 opportunities (38%). In addition, Roman Horak extended his goal scoring to three games with his PP marker. He has managed the feat with just six shots on net (50% sh%).
Clearly, neither of those things is going to continue indefinitely, but it will be interesting to see how long either streak lasts.
Other notable stats from last night:
- Baertschi didn't get on the scoresheet, but still fired another four shots on net. He now has 11 in three games.
- Danny Taylor had another strong performance and according to Ryan Pinder was the only reason the Heat escaped the second period (where they were outshot 12-6) alive.
The Lineup
Im going to assume nothing major changes from last night, although coaches do tend to shake things up after losses. Nemisz and Byron still aren't healthy apparently though, so the only real switch could be one veteran for another or Michael Ferland finally seeing game action.
It's also possible another goalie sees some game action tonight given it's the second night of B2B.
The Opponent
As mentioned yesterday, the Wolves are a strong team and with the win last night are now 4-0 to start the season. They don't boast any one particular dominant scorer or anything so far, but the team overall (and goaltending specifically) is solid. The Heat will need to find a way to do something at even strength as well as the powerplay to get by them tonight.
Sum it Up
As mentioned at the top of the post, this game is being televised by Sportsnet tonight. Tune in at 8 and swing by to share some thoughts.
@schevvy
I like that he's all over the puck. He tracks it aggressively all over the ice.
Gaudreau got a goal and an assist including the winner last night.
@clyde
He had ANOTHER goal and assist tonight, as the Eagles avenged their only loss since JANUARY in a 3-0 trouncing of Northeastern.
@clyde
Dude is hot out of the gate. Really interested to see how his season goes.
At least Breen's good for something
Brodie is making some clean headman passes tonight.
He could be really something. Wouldn't that be great for once. Jankowski is up to 2 goals and an assist in 4 games as well.
Not to ruin the mood here, but when does everyone think the NHL will be back? In all seriousness I think an american thanksgiving start is a real possibility
Jankowski's goals were both against bottom-feeding (non-conference) opponent Sacred Heart.
Gaudreau's putting up his numbers against conference opponents.
He's got 5 points in 3 games. He's carrying over his momentum from last season.
@Ryan Pike
Jankowski is one of the youngest players in NCAA hockey. He has an average of almost 3 shots per game and by all reports is playing very well.
@schevvy
Im hoping for January 1 personally.
@schevvy
Im hoping for January 1 personally.
Much better period for the Heat overall. Too bad they couldn't cash more than the once though.
That's good to hear. I wish I could watch these guys a bit (Eagles you can actually find feeds for, but good effing luck finding anything for Providence).
Hahaha Ben Eager facing charges for things involving a bar fight in Toronto
Is Sportsnet 1 the Vnacouver Canuck network??
Negatory, that would be Sportsnet Pacific. SN1 is just the ancillary network for Sportsnet West, which I think they implemented for scheduling conflicts with Flames/Oilers games.
@SmellOfVictory
SN1 is like TSN2, the secondary network for the main station. SN Flames, Oilers, Canucks and Sens are the channels used during a scheduling conflict.
Nice goal by the Baertschi line.
Nice goal by Walter! And a beauty assist from Sven!
Sylvester gets credited with that one. Nice shift by that line.
@schevvy
Yeah that line has deserved something tonight.
Baertschi one arms Zack Kassian to the ice. Any issues about his size or strength have been answered for me tonight.
Just an excellent goal for Baertschi.
WOW!!!
Beauty shot from Sven!! Wow a howitzer
@schevvy
He set it up with the cross ice pass to Brodie too. Points for TJ for shooting it wide purposely like that too.
Sven and Brodie look amazing. Horak looks very good too.
Horak gets one as well. 4 goals in 4 games for him
Nice finish by Horak on the PP. He's got the touch right now.
@Kent Wilson
Textbook Flames systems play by Brodie and Baertschi. (And by that I mean, the play actually WORKED.)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RJMqGHofdec
Aliu's played quite well tonight. No points but has had a lot of jump.
@schevvy
Yeah I haven't minded Aliu either. I still don't see true NHL upside, but he's stuck out in a good way nonetheless.
Haha. What the hell is Brust doing...
Young Tyler Ruegsegger made a SLIDING SAVE on a wide-open net.
Great effort in the last 40 minutes from the Heat.
Haha what the hell was Brust doing there??
Nice game from the Heat tonight. 1st line, especially Sven, played real well tonight. Horak and Brodie had nice nights as well.
@Kent Wilson
His best Billy Smith impression.
Heat had a roughs tart but were the better team for the last 40.
Baertschi is for real. Easily one of the best players on the ice. Horak looked good too. Reinhart still needs some time and doesn't have the offense, but stood out on the PK.