Coaching Staff Lives for Another Week

Blue faced Arvada 1 this weekend and the pressure was all on the coaching staff. Like Hyland Hills, Arvada 1 humiliated this team in their first meeting. That game was physical and those big Arvada boys really put the hurt on the Jr. Eagles Blue team. With the win over the Hyland Hills team still fresh in their minds, coaches Brian and Flash knew if they lost to Arvada, then all the coaching verbiage between themselves, the parents and the players was nothing more than a lot of hot air.

We should have won the game. We dominated Arvada throughout the third period, yet that game winning goal didn’t come. Still our fans were ebullient at the conclusion of the game; as a whole we felt as if we DID win. I would like to believe a progression of skills and game knowledge can be presented and learned where in time an average (or below average based upon our early performance) team can climb that tall shaky ladder to some form of success. Our play against Arvada 1 when contrasted to our earlier meeting certainly demonstrates we are on the right path. The team has grow as a whole. What excites me is they can continue to grow! I’ll look forward to having a better result against the undefeated Arvada Bantam 3 team. Remember we held them scoreless for one period, before succumbing  1-8.

Notes:

1. The Arvada coach congratulated us on great goal tending, as if that was why they lost. They did out shoot us 24 to 17.
2. Ethan Bussell begged for an offensive shift and did well when Coach Brian offered one up.
3. Tim George looked like he actually knew how to play hockey in this game.
4. Stevo continues to shine on defense. Gave a drop-pass to Happy on one rush.
5. Max actually lifted the puck on his backhand for the goal on a pass from Colin. That is a first!
6. Goals scored by Max (from Colin), Ethan (unassisted), Colin (from Stevo). View Box Scores»

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Upcoming:
Wed. Dec. 17th :: ½ Ice Practice – NoCo at 4:15pm
Sat. Dec. 21st :: Game – vs.  Hyland Bantam 4   -  Time: 8:45 AM  – Location:  NoCo

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