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One thing that seemed to really help in the third was very short shifts. Doing that seemed to help keep them fresh for most of the period. Which also avoids penalties.I thought the full third period was a sign of good coaching; a clear game plan to guard a three goal lead. If Lavigne catches a fairly easy shot, Wisconsin doesn’t even get their only goal.
Clear the defensive zone at all cost - dump the puck out. When on offense, dump the puck in the corner and forecheck cautiously.
Mel disagrees with you guys - still saying "we still need to learn how to manage the game when we get a lead" - but maybe that is coachspeak (i.e. looking for something to coach the boys up on this week).
Despite our 2 victories - Trent Frederick still lit us up - one of the "mysteries of hockey", how the best players seem to find themselves alone in the scoring areas with the puck on their stick. I would see Kyle Conner score a goal 2 years ago and think, "It's like the other team forgot he was out there."
BTW Alphadriver - not to give you a hard time, but at about 8:03 of the first period on Friday night all could think of was your last post from the previous weekend, "the players know" that they have to be better than they were against Arizona State . . . .
Would not be the first time that the players said something that took a while to work into a game.... Very scary slow start.BTW Alphadriver - not to give you a hard time, but at about 8:03 of the first period on Friday night all could think of was your last post from the previous weekend, "the players know" that they have to be better than they were against Arizona State . . . .