None of us
in the stands were really sure how Wednesday’s first match against the Alaska
Aces would go. We hoped, we crossed our fingers for the best, but there had
been so many trades recently that the team hardly had a chance to play together
or even remember each other’s names.
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| Mark Isherwood |
It was a
fierce, close game. Alaska won 2-1, but the Bulls were never out of it. I was
amazed at the team’s new symmetry. There is chemistry in this new line-up that the
team hadn’t had before. Of course there have been moments of brilliance with all
of the past members, but never anything like this. The team continually won
face-offs, and not just when Jordan Morrison, the Bulls Face Off King, was in
the circle. Yes, it’s true. It was also the smoothest I’ve ever seen them in
line transitions. Offense was great, defense was sharp and Thomas Heemskerk was
tight. No one could expect them to play perfectly, but I was very impressed
with how well they did.
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| Rob Kwiet |
A couple
things I took note of from Wednesday’s game. Yanni Gourde is a speedy skating
machine! He can zip up and down that rink faster than the speed of light! He
scored his first home goal, which was the only one the Bulls would get in the
game. But I watched some of the other new players and was quite impressed with
Kory Falite’s skating, as well as Mark Isherwood. There are so many new Bulls
members, it will take a few games to study them and get to know their style, so
I’ll let you know what I think in future blogs.
Alaska has
94 points. The closest team in points is Ontario with 88. The Aces are the top
team in the ECHL. The next two games against them will be tough, they will be
battles. I’m so happy the Bulls are prepared to give Alaska a taste of their sharpened
horns!
Next two
games to finish the series with Alaska are Friday night and Saturday night.
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Today was, (THANKFULLY!!)
the deadline for ECHL trades, so NO MORE trades for the Bulls. And with the
deadline, they completed their transaction with the Gwinnett Gladiators by acquiring
Nick Walsh (F). He has some decent numbers, so we’ll see how he does.
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Earlier
tonight was the return of Bulls Weekly. Jason’s guest was Alternate Captain
Jordan Morrison. Jordan was a great guest, smart, quiet but meaningful,
determined and fun. We had a good time at Pedro’s tonight.
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| Jordan Morrison |
Next Bulls
Weekly is next Thursday, March 14th. BE THERE!!!
Hope to see
you at a game soon! Remember, the season is nearing an end you do NOT want to
be left behind!
GO BULLS!
