GDT: 1/1 - OKC @ Houston - 5:05 PM CT - *Game Highlights Posted*

[JamesRanger]

Did Zucker need to pass?

I like that he passed instead of making a stupid play trying to get a hattrick.

If Zucker missed it would have been icing. Johan was at the red line.

 

[this providence]

Puts Zucker over a PPG pace.

 

[Fel 96]

Game over!

 

[Fel 96]

3 stars:

3. Hackett
2. Granlund
1. Zucker

 

[Fel 96]

Aeros win 4-2...Zucker with 3 pts. today. 39 pts on the season now for the Aeros - just 1 behind Charlotte for the South Division lead.

http://twitter.com/aero_joe/status/286278718735921153

 

[Northland Wild Man]

Good game from the sound of it.

 

[Oan]

How many points Granlund has now?

 

[Fel 96]

How many points Granlund has now?

22 after tonight's game.

 

[this providence]

how many points granlund has now?

20 gp | 8 g | 12 a | 20 pts

 

[Fel 96]

Zucker to Joe: "No more soda"

Nice one.

 

[Fel 96]

Tonight's attendance: 5419

 

[Bryanbryoil]

Having seen both guys a decent number of times, I'm starting to think that Zucker might end up being a more impactful player than Granlund because of his shot and speed. Congrats on the win tonight, I thought that after our fast start that we might finally take a game from you guys, but you guys came back strong and earned yet another 2 points against the Barons.

 

[Fel 96]

http://video.oilers.nhl.com/videocenter/console?catid=4&id=191620

Game highlights from the Oilers side.

 

[Fel 96]

It's crazy how many guests are viewing this thread now that the highlights have been posted.

Hello I guess.

 

[Fel 96]

Aeros get their nicest win in a while with a 4-2 victory over the Barons. Always a great matchup.

http://twitter.com/HockeyGalindo/status/286285132715945985

 

[Fel 96]

Zucker scores twice, Hackett remains unbeaten vs. OKC >> Aeros continue mastery of Barons

http://twitter.com/TheAHL/status/286285297925382144

 

[Fel 96]

Thats a way to start off the new year! @Jason_Zucker16 continues to be a scoring machine. Back it again Friday night #Aeros

http://twitter.com/TCuma61/status/286290571046305792

The Genoway and Bagnall d-pairing were +3 on the night.

http://twitter.com/HockeyGalindo/status/286290626566316032

 

[Fel 96]

Good to see @Jason_Zucker16 start off the new year hot. Man, did myself & @SteveKampfer47 do a great job taking him under our wings. #vets

http://twitter.com/DaveJMcIntyre/status/286300323453214721

EDIT:

Just realized I saved my game story as "Aeros v Oilers." Not entirely inaccurate.

http://twitter.com/HockeyGalindo/status/286300216297136128

 

[Randy BoBandy]

I love this dominance against the Barons. Good signs. Hopefully our back end heals up soon. Back to work tomorrow

 

[NHL1674]

I figure Oilers' fans will be happy the day that Backstrom leaves the Wild. But then in comes Zucker.

 

[ProfessorMcFatty]

I saw that Palmieri was on the 4th line. Any reason for that?

I'd like to know more about him. My understanding is that Palmeiri came from New Jersey as a borderline NHL capable player. His stats this year aren't great, but not bad either. I would think he'd be a second line guy. Or is he a bust?

 

[Minnesota]

Awesome pass by Petersen on the Coyle goal.

 

[Dee Oh Cee]

Coyle seems like a 10 year veteran after scoring goals...I know some people have mentioned this before but when he scored that goal the first thing he did was acknowledge the pass...one fist pump then a point over towards Petersen. It's very interesting.

 

[Minnesota]

Gotta love humble goal-scorers acknowledging passes. That's one thing that has always bothered me about Ovechkin.

 

[LSnow]

Gotta love humble goal-scorers acknowledging passes. That's one thing that's always bothered me about Ovechkin.

Ovechkin does acknowledge a great pass, its just that he doesn't give a lot of credit to anyone but himself if he made great shot or deke even if the setup was awesome.