| originalhypa | 01-23-2017 12:31 PM |
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Originally Posted by dbaz
(Post 8818298)
umm you cant blame stetcher for that goal at all lol. he played it right. think most people were extremely surprised that puck was able to stay flat until it bounced off the boards due to the horrible ice conditions there last night due to previous bulls game and a unusually warm day in jan for chicago.
| The ice surface plays a huge role in how the game can be played. I have to sharpen my skates differently in the winter vs the spring because of the density of the ice and how the steel reacts to it. Not to mention the puck which MUST be frozen prior to the start of the game. If not, it bounces around like a tennis ball and becomes incredibly difficult to handle.
Toews first goal shows the amazing skill that he possesses. The toe drag was silky, and the shot was just plain filthy. So sick. His go ahead goal showed his hockey knowledge. If you look at how he adjusts his angle based on the angle of the shooter. He played the rebound perfectly. But props to Panek for his play. I'm pretty sure he meant to bank it off the back boards for Toews. That's why the Hawks are a world class team. Quote:
Originally Posted by pastarocket
(Post 8818299)
What did I expect from Stecher?? How about some effort on the play?
Is that too much to ask even from a rookie d-man?
| Defense is the most challenging position in hockey to play. Center needs to know the whole ice, while the wingers are there to slap in pucks. The goalie knows his job, it's all about the angles. But the defense needs to be able to read plays (and minds) in a split second. They have to quarterback the breakout, hold the line, and see what others may not see. Most defensemen don't come into their own until their mid-late 20's. To have this kid come in and do what he's done is amaze-balls. He could be a Karlsson type d-man in a few years, and that is exciting. Quote:
No, I do not expect Stecher to stop Toews on that play. If he showed some effort in getting at least into a position to impede the Chicago captain, good for the kid.
| Look at the videos of the play and see how many options Panek has. He has Hartman coming in with the back side support, and Toews slowing his roll in the left faceoff circle. That's a potential for two pass options or a shot. It was a 3on3 at speed, and they went with the craziest play they could. Quote:
Yeah, I actually played ice hockey on an amateur level. VACHL is light years below the NHL level in every facet of the game but at least I played a few years as a winger. A fan of the Canucks since I was first watched a game at the Pacific Coliseum at the age of 6 during the 1980s.
| I still play the game regularly, and also coach minor hockey. Our team just finished the regular season in 3rd place out o 38 teams. The last high level game I played was against a group of current UBC kids in an Xmas eve tournament. I am also on the Canucks alumni backup goaltender list. Even with my experience I'm humbled by friends who have devoted 40+ years of their lives to the sport. They have taught me so much about the game, and it's changed everything for me. Quote:
"Fair weather" fan. LUL
I have seen some opposing defencemen show the effort in getting position, in front of forwards to stop them from getting close to the goalie crease or tie up the opposition's stick with their own stick. Heck, I've seen nasty crosschecks from d-man on opposing forwards in that league. -Crosschecks that would warrant a suspension in the VACHL but I guarantee you that forward did not score a goal after that crosscheck. :troll:
Intricacies of the game. :troll:
| All I can say about this is that you aren't going to catch Toews in that play, nor are you going to shut them down with any sort of forecheck. If I had to lay blame, I would lay it on Miller for his delay in getting across the crease. But honestly, that wouldn't be fair to him. | 