By: Jake Dobson "Voice of the Saints"
The Saints fall to 6 - 2 after a tough loss to Oakville, now 7 - 1. There is no reason to be down, the Saints were the better team tonight but they just could not finish enough chances. Between posts and huge saves the Saints could have had 15 goals tonight and were just inches away from staying in first place.
This Saints team is right at the brink of being an elite team this year in the OLA. Their defense has been stifling, and it was once again tonight. Coming off a two-win weekend allowing only 11 goals, the D was huge again, only allowing eight. The D doesn’t get to hear their names announced too often, but right now they are one of the strongest forces in the league.
With each game the offense is improving. Even in a night where they struggled, the Saints won a lot of loose balls and offensive rebounds creating scoring opportunities. Between the breakaways, quick ball movement, and desire to get to the inside, the Saints offense will not be held in check on many nights.
Some Notes From the Game:
Logan Hurst missed the game with a broken hand. He was on the bench during warm up with a cast on from an injury received in Awkesasne. Obviously the offense could have used the Big Hurt tonight.
Paul Clancy was in close a couple of times, it was nice to see him making some offensive plays. He will be a contributor before the season is over.
A.J. Masson went on a suicide mission on a penalty kill and he paid the price, but its great to see hard nosed plays with a team that looks destined for the playoffs.
Kirk Nodello very nearly ripped off Cedric Soubry’s head in the third period. It is too bad he turtled because I was looking forward to a beat down.
Nickname change alert. “Captain Kirk” Nodello and Bo “Jangles” Webster.
Next Game Thursday May 22 at 8PM at home vs Markham.
Last game versus Markham: Newmarket 5 - Markham 4.
GO SAINTS GO
