The UPEI Panthers took full advantage of their powerplay opportunities tonight at the LBR and skated to an easy 6 to 2 decision. UPEI scored on 3 of their first 4 powerplays chances, potted 4 goals, and chased Matt Davis from the net...all of this in the first period on STU's home opener.
The Tommies got two third period goals from Erick Tremblay (Chamberland, Gallant)on a 2 man PP and Corey Banfield (Cassidy, Praught) with under a minute left in the game. The Tommies tempted fate all night by giving the Panthers powerplay opportunities that they capitalized on 4 of 7 times. Matt Davis was graciously pulled after the first period allowing 4 goals on 10 shots. Ben MacFarlane came into the game and faced 23 shots over two periods. Final shot count was STU 24 - PEI 33. The Tommies will have to regroup and get ready for next Friday's game versus St. F-X.
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maybe...just maybe if they played all 4 lines they wouldn't look so punchless out there ! Maybe..if they gave guys like Turgeon and Foster regular shifts they could actually get something going out there . They are every bit as good a player as any others out there and maybe even better than some.They just need regular ice time to prove it, along with a little confidence from their coach in their abilities. After all, when you're down 6-0 in the 3rd period, what could it hurt ?
ReplyDeleteTo be competitive in this league most of the teams play three lines consistently and give the fourth a line a shift every once in awhile. The Tommies may not be deep enough to count on that 4th line all that often, so Eagles is doing the best he can. I do agree if you are down by 6 goals, it isn't going to matter much who you put out there.
ReplyDeleteIf the Tommies aren't deep enough to play their 4th line then why are they there then ... I think Eagles is doing the best he can also with what he has but my point is I think he's underestimating some players and overestimating others. We'll see if time proves this theory out I guess....
ReplyDeleteThey need to stay out of the penalty box.They are going to work hard every night and they are going to score,get great goaltending and make the playoffs.One weekend will not decide their fate.
ReplyDeletethey certainly need to do more scoring and shooting on net and definitely need to stay out of the box !
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