Big Ern
01-05-2008, 11:58 PM
"Well, that was better Ern."
That's what Broncos' interim head coach in Chynoweth's absence, Tim Kehler said to me after the game. I agree whole-heartedly...that was a lot better. Mr. Kehler should be congratulated, after getting the team to play to their potential when the second period rolled around, and eventually earning his first win as a head guy behind the bench.
The Broncos played extremely well for 40 minutes. The first 20 minutes were not pretty. Our team was really running around and getting nowhere, and although the Blades played good defense, I thought our guys could have done a way better job...number one on the transition, and number two on pressuring the puck. However, when the second period rolled around, that was all forgotten. Very quickly, our team started playing like they were in a playoff spot and Saskatoon wasn't. In two minutes, the big guns had a 3-0 lead on the board. Keegan Dansereau got the first goal on the PP. That was followed up by a goal from Dale Weise (who was completely DOMINANT in tonight's game) shortly thereafter. That feed to Weise was PERFECT from Matt Tassone and the two on one situation was extremely well utilized for the 2-0 lead at that point. The third goal by Smitty was kinda' bouncy but nevertheless it provided a 3-0 lead. From there, the Blades went on to score two unanswered, both on 5 on 3 PP's. But after that goal that drew the Blades within one, I thought our guys really locked things down for the remainder of the game. As a result, the Blades' Teegan Zahn took an interference penalty later in the third period, and David Steiler scored the clutch goal on the ensuing powerplay. That pretty much did away with the game, which of course ended 5-2 in the home team's favor.
Here's the bottom line: Complaints about the first period? Forget it. The Broncos need to get back on track in a hurry, and a win at home is a great start. Our top guys were REALLY good tonight. Starting with Travis Yonkman in goal, Erik Felde, Eric Doyle and Mike Wilson on defense, all the way out to Dale Weise, Zack Smith, Keegan Dansereau, Matt Tassone, and Levi Nelson on the forward unit. The top guys need to be the top guys.
LET'S GO SWIFTY!!!
NOTES:
-I loved the crowd tonight! 2200 filed in the doors, and they provided an exceptional atmosphere for the guys. I called out our crowd on my last post, and I think that was a great response!
-I talked to Les Lazaruk, the voice of the Blades, and he implied, "Ern..there's one question you're shying away from on WHLFANS and not answering. Are the Broncos a buyer or a seller?"
First of all Les, thankyou for taking the time to read my posts on whlfans.ca! That's great motivation!
Secondly, being optimistic, I like to think we are a buyer. In my opinion, the Broncos shouldn't have to buy much. They have LOADS of talent throughout their roster. I believe most of the work has to be done in the dressing room, and not on the phones at this time. Maybe the Broncos are looking for that guy that would fine-tune their club...perhaps a defenseman right now with injuries to two prolific defensemen in R.J LaRochelle and Ryan Molle. But I think most of what we need is here already. We'll see on the 10th Les...should be VEEEERY interesting......
-here's why I think Dale Weise is not for sale at this trade deadline:
"Dale Weise is so powerful...he was totally dominant again tonight....huge hits all over the ice, intimidating guys around him every time he's out there, and scoring two goals. Dale got victimized by two penalties where he just simply over-powered the opponent."
Great description of the guy by Tim Kehler in the post-game show! I think Dale Weise can be relied upon every night right now.
-should be a doozy tomorrow night versus the Pats! They'll remember New Year's Day, on which the Broncos stole one out of the Brandt Centre. With a new look team and LOTS of trades, the Pats are seemingly making a big statement: Win, or bust. If our guys are on top of their game though, I think they have a great chance to beat Regina.
See you at the CUIP tomorrow!
That's what Broncos' interim head coach in Chynoweth's absence, Tim Kehler said to me after the game. I agree whole-heartedly...that was a lot better. Mr. Kehler should be congratulated, after getting the team to play to their potential when the second period rolled around, and eventually earning his first win as a head guy behind the bench.
The Broncos played extremely well for 40 minutes. The first 20 minutes were not pretty. Our team was really running around and getting nowhere, and although the Blades played good defense, I thought our guys could have done a way better job...number one on the transition, and number two on pressuring the puck. However, when the second period rolled around, that was all forgotten. Very quickly, our team started playing like they were in a playoff spot and Saskatoon wasn't. In two minutes, the big guns had a 3-0 lead on the board. Keegan Dansereau got the first goal on the PP. That was followed up by a goal from Dale Weise (who was completely DOMINANT in tonight's game) shortly thereafter. That feed to Weise was PERFECT from Matt Tassone and the two on one situation was extremely well utilized for the 2-0 lead at that point. The third goal by Smitty was kinda' bouncy but nevertheless it provided a 3-0 lead. From there, the Blades went on to score two unanswered, both on 5 on 3 PP's. But after that goal that drew the Blades within one, I thought our guys really locked things down for the remainder of the game. As a result, the Blades' Teegan Zahn took an interference penalty later in the third period, and David Steiler scored the clutch goal on the ensuing powerplay. That pretty much did away with the game, which of course ended 5-2 in the home team's favor.
Here's the bottom line: Complaints about the first period? Forget it. The Broncos need to get back on track in a hurry, and a win at home is a great start. Our top guys were REALLY good tonight. Starting with Travis Yonkman in goal, Erik Felde, Eric Doyle and Mike Wilson on defense, all the way out to Dale Weise, Zack Smith, Keegan Dansereau, Matt Tassone, and Levi Nelson on the forward unit. The top guys need to be the top guys.
LET'S GO SWIFTY!!!
NOTES:
-I loved the crowd tonight! 2200 filed in the doors, and they provided an exceptional atmosphere for the guys. I called out our crowd on my last post, and I think that was a great response!
-I talked to Les Lazaruk, the voice of the Blades, and he implied, "Ern..there's one question you're shying away from on WHLFANS and not answering. Are the Broncos a buyer or a seller?"
First of all Les, thankyou for taking the time to read my posts on whlfans.ca! That's great motivation!
Secondly, being optimistic, I like to think we are a buyer. In my opinion, the Broncos shouldn't have to buy much. They have LOADS of talent throughout their roster. I believe most of the work has to be done in the dressing room, and not on the phones at this time. Maybe the Broncos are looking for that guy that would fine-tune their club...perhaps a defenseman right now with injuries to two prolific defensemen in R.J LaRochelle and Ryan Molle. But I think most of what we need is here already. We'll see on the 10th Les...should be VEEEERY interesting......
-here's why I think Dale Weise is not for sale at this trade deadline:
"Dale Weise is so powerful...he was totally dominant again tonight....huge hits all over the ice, intimidating guys around him every time he's out there, and scoring two goals. Dale got victimized by two penalties where he just simply over-powered the opponent."
Great description of the guy by Tim Kehler in the post-game show! I think Dale Weise can be relied upon every night right now.
-should be a doozy tomorrow night versus the Pats! They'll remember New Year's Day, on which the Broncos stole one out of the Brandt Centre. With a new look team and LOTS of trades, the Pats are seemingly making a big statement: Win, or bust. If our guys are on top of their game though, I think they have a great chance to beat Regina.
See you at the CUIP tomorrow!