Can the Storm Stop the Downward Spiral?
Armed with 1 signed newcomer (Jordan Wilkins -D) and 1 new AP (Chris Davidson) plus a re-commitment to hard work and discipline, the Kamloops Storm face a critical test this weekend as they face divisional rivals, the Penticton Lakers and the Princeton Posse.
After last weekend's bantam effort in Columbia Valley (where they lost 6-5) both the coaching staff and management had some stern words for the team behind closed doors. The result was a good effort in Fernie but in the end, it was another loss. The feeling is though, the team has been through the worst of it.
Playing with a short lineup last weekend (10 forwards and only 5 defense) after a mass release of players, the Storm was immediately behind the 8 ball, but with a fortified line-up this weekend the team needs to be more than competitive... they need to win. Sicamous, Princeton and Chase have all bypassed the Storm in the standings but still remain within striking distance. A strong 60 day run to the end of the season would be appropriate to help their cause and keep the fans in the stands.
We will be broadcasting the game Saturday night from the Mac Park Centre at 7pm. Tonight's game will also be broadcasted from Penticton by the Lakers crew. Both games can be accessed live through the www.KIJHL.ca
2009-12-11
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hi dave
ReplyDeletestorm win 8-4
rough first period for goalies score was 4-3
storm were up 4-1 at one point then lakers come back and i thought here we go again.
over all the storm held the edge in play , looking better than the last few games.
newcomer wilkins get two goals early when it mattered. also picked up two minutes.
looked steady from what i saw on the screen.
posse lost tonite so theyll be looking for a better game tmrw.
should be a good one,
see you there
stormfan
any word on hanes, missed 3 games now.
comment on Mike Hanes... a couple of years ago Mike came down with an intestinal disease that has a significant effect on his health and his ability to play. Apparently, it hasn't gone away and again has affected him to the point where he can't play. He's not on the roster anymore and, unless I find out otherwise, he is unlikely to be lacing up for the Storm again. If this is the case, we wish him luck and health for his future thank him for his past service to the team.
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