Hartley Miller's Slap Shots - Nov. 17th Edition
The PG Cougars recently passed the 20-game mark which allows this quiet observer to issue the following first report card of the season.
Here’s a look at the dirty dozen times two.
These stats, and letter grades, do not include the Oct 28th incomplete game against Everett.
20 year olds
Name Pos GP G A Pts +/- Pim Letter grade
Eric Hunter F 21 6 10 16 -4 47 C 19 year olds Name Pos GP G A Pts +/- Pim Letter grade 18 year olds Name Pos GP G A Pts +/- Pim Letter grade
Comment: The underachieving Captain is not even close to his 40-goal pace of last season.
Brett Robertson F 20 5 10 15 -3 25 C
Comment: Started off well, but tailed off. Had an off ice issue that led to a benching.
Jared Walker F 19 6 10 16 0 22 C
Comment: Joined Robertson in the off ice incident that resulted in a one game suspension.
Kalvin Sagert D 21 2 7 9 0 18 C
Comment: Despite plenty of ice time his play has been average at best.
Nick Drazenovic F 17 4 10 14 -4 22 C-
Comment: One of the most disappointing players but recently has shown signs of improvement.
Dan Gendur F 7 2 3 5 0 10 incomplete
Comment: Has just come off injured list.
Devin Setoguchi F 15 5 6 11 -4 16 B
Comment: Shown flashes of brilliance but is his knee 100 per cent?
Greg Gardner F 21 1 1 2 -3 28 D +
Comment: Role player, who needs to contribute more.
Curtis Patterson D 20 0 0 0 -5 24 D +
Comment: Needs to be a more punishing player and better with the puck.
Vladimir Mihalik D 12 3 5 8 -2 24 C
Comment: Skating an issue. Would have higher grade if played more games against Red Deer.
Real Cyr G 17GP 2.84 GAA .900 save pct 2 shutouts C
Comment: Has the team’s all time shutout record, but has given up too many soft goals.
Ty Wishart D 15 3 6 9 -5 29 C + 17 year olds Name Pos GP G A Pts +/- Pim Letter grade
Comment: Hasn’t played like a first round NHL pick in enough games.
Kyle Klym F 17 0 0 0 -5 32 D
Comment: Hardly noticeable.
Evan Fuller F 21 1 2 3 -4 26 D +
Comment: More toughness needed from this Vancouver Canucks draft pick.
Jesse Dudas D 8 1 4 5 1 27 incomplete
Comment: Nice to see that he isn’t always injured.
Steven Kajic F 7 0 0 0 0 2 incomplete
Comment: One of five rookies, but still not sure who he is.
Jordan White G 4GP 4.79 GAA .847 save pct 0 shutouts incomplete
Comment: may not be ready for this league.
Lance Redden D 20 2 0 2 2 50 B + 16 year olds Name Pos GP G A Pts +/- Pim Letter grade
Comment: The rookie won’t back down and is first in penalty minutes.
Prab Rai F 17 2 2 4 -1 6 C-
Comment: Great skater, but other aspects of game needs big improvement.
Chris Van Duynhoven D 9 0 4 4 2 13 incomplete
Comment: Was injured, but now getting a chance to prove himself.
Dana Tyrell F 21 8 11 19 3 22 A
Comment: The most consistent player, a pleasant surprise.
Patrick Vrana D 14 0 0 0 -3 6 D-
Comment: A Cougar import. Need I say more?
Jordie Deagle F 21 2 3 5 -6 19 C-
Comment: Not the most gifted player, but gives an honest effort.
Dale Hunt F 17 0 0 0 -4 8 D
Comment: The first round bantam pick has had a difficult adjustment to the WHL.
This report card is not something one would want to bring home to Momma. However, the letter grades do reflect why the Cougars have a losing record and have been the most disappointing team in the WHL.
From the quote rack:
"Chris Carpenter’s picture will be on a commemorative Wheaties cereal box honouring the World Series-champion St. Louis Cardinals. Series MVP David Eckstein will appear on Mini-Wheats".
Cam Hutchinson of the Saskatoon StarPhoenix
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"Now we know why baseball doesn’t end a playoff series with a handshake like the NHL -- everybody would stick to Kenny Rogers.’’
Pete McEntegart of SI.com
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"Don’t know about you, but I won’t be convinced Fidel Castro’s condition is terminal until the Knicks sign him."
Peter Vecsey of the New York Post
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"50-year old Bjorn Borg reportedly matched 47-year old John McEnroe stroke-for-stroke before finally falling to his old rival in a recent exhibition. Both are expected to make full recoveries."
Contributor Bill Littlejohn of South Lake Tahoe, California.
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"Philadelphia resident Wayne Derkotch, 46, was charged with assault after he pulled a gun on the coaches of his son’s football team. Angry that his son wasn’t playing enough in the game -- it was for five- and six-year-olds, by the way -- Derkotch decided to take over and install his version of a Pop-gun offence."
Ian Hamilton of the Regina Leader-Post
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"After all, scouts from the local middle school were in attendance."
Mike Finger of the San Antonio Express-News, on that Philadelphia football
dad angry over his son’s playing time.
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"There’s a report in England that addiction to Internet porn is an increasing problem for soccer players there. More proof soccer needs more scoring."
Jerry Greene of the Orlando Sentinel
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And in case you missed it:
Toronto Argonauts running back Ricky Williams rushed for 526 yards in the regular season, his lowest total as a professional. The Argos were 6-7 with him in the lineup (including playoffs) and 5-2 without him. .
And how was your week?
Send along a quote, note or anecdote to hmiller@94xfm.com
Hartley Miller is the sports director for radio stations 94X and the Wolf@97fm. He also writes for the PG Free Press.
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Posted by: Gofaster on November 17 2006 1:32 PM