Scout
01-26-2008, 01:02 PM
Keen's Korner
Saturday, January 26, 2008
Bar Has Been Raised
- Of the three bloggers in the broadcast booth last night it looks like I'll pick up the bronze medal when it comes to timeliness.... both Ryan and Regan have good takes on last night's game. You can find their blog link over on the side of the page.
- Following last night's complete performance - one of the best of the year by the Broncos - it's time for the players and fans to expect more from this hockey club. It's not that expectations were ever low but now over the last couple weeks we know what this team is capable of and anything less would be unacceptable. They've always been a strong team on paper. Now they are starting to play.
- The Broncos took it to the Rockets despite having to kill off 11 powerplays including a 5-on-3- for a full two minutes in which the Rockets didn't get a shot on goal. Granted the Rockets weren't very sharp and their compete level was average (Just ask Jamie Benn, he didn't want the puck at all last night).
- The home team couldn't have asked for a better script. Their biggest crowd of the season, the Grey Cup in the house, a dominating penalty kill which hasn't been great this year, and a shutout effort against a high flying offensive-minded team. The Grey Cup even made it's rounds inside the Broncos dressing room following the game. Apparently the Winnipeggers on the team Dale Wiese and Cody Eakin enjoyed it too!
- Thanks to the three Riders for all their great work last night signing autographs and talking to fans. Nathan Hoffart, Marcus Crandell and Anton Mckenzie - great job guys. The place went nuts when they were announced at center ice prior to face-off. A standing ovation. It electrified the home team to see that much energy before the game started.
- Mark Guggenberger had a debut to remember in the Broncos goal. His 30 save performance was nearly routine. There was maybe two flashy saves over the course of a night but he helped himself with his calmness and rebound control. His post game interview was great too. More Guggenberger on the radio please.
- I would expect the Broncos to go back to Travis Yonkman tonight with the Regina Pats coming to town. The Pats won their 7th in a row last night with a 3-2 OT win in Medicine Hat. The Pats are rolling but their last two losses have come at the hands of the Broncos. New Year's day in Regina on Mike Wilson's OT winner and January 6th in Swift Current on David Stieler's OT goal.
- I've made the comparison a lot lately of Jesse Dudas to Aaron Rome. Dudas brings back the same style that Romer had. He plays with an edge, is physical and adds some offensive ability. They even skate the same. Dudas is a solid pick up. He was our 2nd star last night.
- It wasn't the usual names on the Broncos scoresheet last night. No Wiese, Smith, Nelson, Felde or Dansereau. It was the likes of Eakin, Wudrick, Dowling and Tassone. It goes to show you the depth of this hockey team. All four lines were good last night. That is what it's going to take in the playoffs to be successful.
- GREAT match-up tonight. Can't wait for this one. Broncos and Pats at 7:30pm from the Credit Union I-plex. It's the sixth and final meeting of the season. The Broncos are 3-2 against the Pats while the Pats could say they are 2-1-2 against the Broncos due to a pair of overtime losses. They've won seven in a row and are playing their best hockey of the season.
Jon
Saturday, January 26, 2008
Bar Has Been Raised
- Of the three bloggers in the broadcast booth last night it looks like I'll pick up the bronze medal when it comes to timeliness.... both Ryan and Regan have good takes on last night's game. You can find their blog link over on the side of the page.
- Following last night's complete performance - one of the best of the year by the Broncos - it's time for the players and fans to expect more from this hockey club. It's not that expectations were ever low but now over the last couple weeks we know what this team is capable of and anything less would be unacceptable. They've always been a strong team on paper. Now they are starting to play.
- The Broncos took it to the Rockets despite having to kill off 11 powerplays including a 5-on-3- for a full two minutes in which the Rockets didn't get a shot on goal. Granted the Rockets weren't very sharp and their compete level was average (Just ask Jamie Benn, he didn't want the puck at all last night).
- The home team couldn't have asked for a better script. Their biggest crowd of the season, the Grey Cup in the house, a dominating penalty kill which hasn't been great this year, and a shutout effort against a high flying offensive-minded team. The Grey Cup even made it's rounds inside the Broncos dressing room following the game. Apparently the Winnipeggers on the team Dale Wiese and Cody Eakin enjoyed it too!
- Thanks to the three Riders for all their great work last night signing autographs and talking to fans. Nathan Hoffart, Marcus Crandell and Anton Mckenzie - great job guys. The place went nuts when they were announced at center ice prior to face-off. A standing ovation. It electrified the home team to see that much energy before the game started.
- Mark Guggenberger had a debut to remember in the Broncos goal. His 30 save performance was nearly routine. There was maybe two flashy saves over the course of a night but he helped himself with his calmness and rebound control. His post game interview was great too. More Guggenberger on the radio please.
- I would expect the Broncos to go back to Travis Yonkman tonight with the Regina Pats coming to town. The Pats won their 7th in a row last night with a 3-2 OT win in Medicine Hat. The Pats are rolling but their last two losses have come at the hands of the Broncos. New Year's day in Regina on Mike Wilson's OT winner and January 6th in Swift Current on David Stieler's OT goal.
- I've made the comparison a lot lately of Jesse Dudas to Aaron Rome. Dudas brings back the same style that Romer had. He plays with an edge, is physical and adds some offensive ability. They even skate the same. Dudas is a solid pick up. He was our 2nd star last night.
- It wasn't the usual names on the Broncos scoresheet last night. No Wiese, Smith, Nelson, Felde or Dansereau. It was the likes of Eakin, Wudrick, Dowling and Tassone. It goes to show you the depth of this hockey team. All four lines were good last night. That is what it's going to take in the playoffs to be successful.
- GREAT match-up tonight. Can't wait for this one. Broncos and Pats at 7:30pm from the Credit Union I-plex. It's the sixth and final meeting of the season. The Broncos are 3-2 against the Pats while the Pats could say they are 2-1-2 against the Broncos due to a pair of overtime losses. They've won seven in a row and are playing their best hockey of the season.
Jon