vs. Arvada 1 :: Final Score: 7-5

Grizzlies hit .500 with win over Arvada 1. What differentiated this game was overall anticipation and commitment. These intangibles translate to speed, puck possession and opportunities. One fact of hockey life I’ve shared with the team was a Wayne Gretzky interview where he likened hockey to playing poker. One does what one can to capture the best odds possible thereby creating more and better chances of a positive outcome. Winning face-off creates puck possession and a better chance. Playing position creates better chances of something good happening, and so on.
Our distributed scoring tells a story of balance in the lines and positions being well played. Max Wagner discovered the joy of defense and doubled his value to the team. Mark Travers discovered intensity and doubled his value to the team. Preston Barnhart improved his skating skills by putting in extra practice time mid-week thereby doubling his value to the team. Austin ‘the Quite Riot’ Leigh quietly and consistently contributes. Austin has earned points in every game he has played in while staying out of the mob scene. Improved skills both mental and physical have benefited individual players while making us a better team.