Same Stuff, Different Day

Last week we had 7 players for hockey. This week we had 7 players for hockey. Last week we had Dave, Billy, and John. This week we had Kelly, Frank, and Eric. Last week our rotation was good, you were on and off the ice regularly. This week the rotation was slower. What happened?

The main difference was felt by the offense. It seemed like they were waiting and waiting for their chance to play. The explanation theory that I agree with is that last week Billy and John are good skaters and they were skating all over the place, which was great because with only 3 defense we needed the help. Well, they would skate a lot, get tired, and then they would change. This week our people did not skate as well. They would skate and skate, but they skated so slow that they wouldn't get tired, and it took a while for them to come off.

Nevertheless, last week we lost 1-3, this week we tied 1-1. The main difference was personnel. Ours was not as good this week, and neither was theirs. But the play of the game is what really sealed the deal. (Note: after the game when we were discussing various highlights and lowlights, Jen expressly gave me permission to write about the Play of the Game.)

We had the puck in their zone. Brian brought it in, took a shot, and then picked up the rebound behind the net. Our O was clogging up the middle, so that left me in the open at the point. I called for the puck and Brian passed it over. I took a high wrist shot which I banked off one of their players and into the net. It was frickin beautiful.

--Mischief