Wow. what a game. If last night wasn’t a good preview of things to come, i don’t know what is. The Ducks played like an elite team. Sure there were too many goals scored…but for today’s post i wont focus on the obvious negatives. instead I am going to write about everything that was great last night.
Score First!- I love the fact that we drew blood first by scoring the two goals right away. it seemed like before they started scoring we punched the life out of the entire arena! I could almost see the look on the face of the dude that sat next me when i was in Vancouver shaking his head saying, “Darn these Ducks, they’re doing it again.”
Return the favor!- At one point it seemed like the scoring would never end. As Ducks commentator John Ahlers said, “Don’t go away from you t.v. because you just might miss another score.” Although Hiller was being bombarded by goals (slightly negative observation), I love the fact that the Ducks kept returning the favor! “First one to 10 wins!”-John Ahlers
Brendan Mikkelson- this kid really shined last night. it was one momentous play where he took the puck and designed a play that included Teemu scoring off Luongo. As soon as Mik got the puck, i could see where he should be going with it, and then he did! He was a play maker last night, and I think he showed us a glimpse of the hockey player he can be.
Guts- the last two games the Ducks have shown they have guts. Last night i cant recall if it was the wiz, or someone else but they took a shot and had to leave the ice only to come back. Todd Marchant took a puck to the chest against Edmonton that floored him, only to have him come back in and part of a scoring drive minutes later.
The new guys and Bob Murry- Christianson, Noki, Wiz, Brown, Brokeback…they’re all kicking ass! Bob Murry said it a while back. he said we had the tools to win but something just was not clicking. Something was missing. Duck fans were mortified at the deadline when we traded Moen, Sammy, Huskins, Montador and Morrison crying certain defeat for our team. Since then it has been virtually night and day in terms of results. Balls of steel folks.
Getzlaf and Perry- The wonder twins. It took a while, but they have arrived.
Bobby “F’n” Ryan (Cheers)- This kid is for real. I hope someone in the front office already has the new contract all filled out, less Bobby’s signature.
Hiller- i cant help it but to ask the question, would have won with Jiggy in goal last night? I must be totally honest, i thought it was time to pull Hiller after Vancouver scored their 3rd goal. “Crazy” Carlyle stood by his goalie and left Hiller in net, and ultimately won the game for us. Hiller is not only nails in the shootout, but becoming so comfortable now, i think he is ready to raise his game to the next level (I’m not going to say it)
Andre Ebbet- The new improved Andy McDonald. This kid’s speed kills!! he is fast, feisty and is all over the place. he’s annoying and has grit. I am really impressed with this guy and he has definitely helped Teemu’s play improve.
Miller- *see Andrew Ebbet comments
I’m going to stop here….if i continue i think i may end up congratulating the entire team. Bottom line is that last nights game was a barn burner and the Ducks played like a championship team. The next 2 games are big, in the sense that is could be a 1st round preview of things to come. I know the talking heads were drooling at a “Battle for California” conference final in 2007; and they would love nothing better than a playoff match up between these two teams. This might be the year it happens….or not. Whatever the case may be, Saturday and Sunday will war for the Ducks and Sharks.
So that’s all for now, but before i go, the good luck ducks are in my pool again….that’s all I’m saying. Go Ducks!!!!
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