Poor Road Record spurs Question?

Who are our team leaders?
Storm Coach Bryant Perrier

"Fish or cut bait"... that's the old saying that appears to apply to some of the more senior players on the Kamloops Storm when it comes to leadership and commitment. In 7 road games so far they have eeked out a measely 3 points.

"We just don't have anyone other than Jake (Young) who is willing to carry the ball and he can't do it by himself" a frustrated coach Perrier said after the first 2 losses of the 3 game road swing through the Kootenay's this past weekend.

"Some of these guys have got to step up to the plate and show the young guys some leadership, I mean what kind of example are they setting?"

Perhaps some of his message got through in time for the Golden game when Ryan Bulloch and Jassi Sanga pulled the trigger to jump-start the team to a solid 4-2 win. There are 5 players on the team that are 19 or 20 years old and who pretty much know that this is the level that they will end their competitive careers. However, if they have chosen to play they have also chosen to commit to their teamates. Treating road trips on the bus like a poker party on wheels gives the wrong message to the younger kids who still want to make it to the next level.

On the ice, one area of concern is the lack of communication during play.

"They just don't seem communicate with each other yet... we've even tried team building sessions regarding communication... it's something we need to keep working on" commented Perrier.

I know it's something that the coaches and ownership will be keeping an eye on as the Storm have another 4 road games before the end of the month.

written by Dave Ouellette, Internet Broadcaster for the Kamloops Storm