Special teams win games, and series'. The best power play in the regular season is 0-9 while the Storm are 4-10. I worried about lack discipline, but it has been no problem at all, ranger chirping and extra stuff after whistles have been ignored. Great team effort.
Guelph Storm 2018-19 Season Thread (Part 2)
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Don't mean to see the glass half empty here but the fact is for this team to progress in the playoffs Popovich has to have better rebound control and needs to ensure his focus doesn't periodically go walkabout. At various times he was sensational in game three but on occasion (goals 2 and 3) those inconsistencies creep into his game.
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Factually, for this to to progress in the playoffs they need to win one more game. He's won three of three so far. No reason to believe he (they) won't win one more in the next 4.
And this is coming from a Poppy critic.
EDIT: I should have added that in general, you're right though. For them to get as far as they aspire, it'll take a better, more consistent performance from Popovich.
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Schnarr is an absolute beast, a man among boys. He has my vote for Guelph MVP so far.
The imports are playing amazing too. Sammy is completely dominating and Toropchenko has been skating extremely hard and powerfully lately. Lalonde has been showing off some great offense and his confidence has to be sky high right now.
The imports are playing amazing too. Sammy is completely dominating and Toropchenko has been skating extremely hard and powerfully lately. Lalonde has been showing off some great offense and his confidence has to be sky high right now.
IMO if you have a “chink” in your armour it may be in the net? Typically you need strong goaltending but he is capable but as noted tends to loose focus at times. However you are strong in front of him he just needs to give reasonable performances and Guelph will be tough for anyone to handle? IMO anyway....
Good series heck of a team you've got, and the best of luck vs London (likely). Enjoy the year it could be a tough couple years coming lol ( had to poke that bear a little bit)
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He might get there quicker - I thought he took a big step tonight and not just because of the goal - what a snipe though.
Feels good man....
I think it will be a battle but Guelph will win in 5 or 6. I think Guelph has the potential to dominate now that they're healthy, but will likely falter in a couple of games due to over-confidence and not respecting that London > Kitchener.
Edited to add: I don't think many folks recognize the depth that Guelph has as no opponent besides Kitchener has faced it.
Cool ya I can totally see that. I think both teams have a lot of depth, but I think Anthony Popovich > Jordan Kooy and that will be the difference honestly. And you guys are slightly more physical than the Knights.
Since it will likely be London in the next round the team should get some ice fishing in during the break.
Why you ask
So they can get used to things flopping around on the ice.
Why you ask
So they can get used to things flopping around on the ice.
I think goal is a question mark for both teams. Guelph has more 19 year olds/size. If I were London I'd be excited about the future, this year is bonus.
Now watch, I've jinxed it.
LOL..just flashed back to some Montey Python stuff.. the battle of the knights..
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I don’t think this Storm team has peaked yet. Our previously injured players are still just finding their game coming back to them - that was evident through this first series with timing gaffes being evident but understandable. And Hillis is still due to come back - the 8 day layoff just helps all of it.
Well done boys - rest well, practice well, and turn the volume up to 11.
Well done boys - rest well, practice well, and turn the volume up to 11.
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I predict that if any of the games are televised on Sportsnet, the crew will spend 90% of their time talking about the Knights. Not during the action, just as that filler they use during play stoppages.
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Watching last night's game at the Aud the Storm played an almost perfect play off game. Their size is a major factor. It's difficult to win individual battles against them. They really never gave the Rangers many good looks by quickly closing off shooting lanes. If they keep playing a tight hard checking game like this one they will be tough to beat. Big skilled team that can skate. Deadly combination.
It's London. I predict at least 2 or 3 games televised.
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It is LSN after all. The London Sports Network.
I see London in a long series coming out on top. Home ice will mean something. I base this on Guelph's suspect goaltending. If Popovich continues with the juicy rebounds, it'll cost him.
I'm going out on a limb on this. I recognize London didn't have an easy time with Guelph this year.
Not to mention I predicted a Guelph/Niagara final shortly after the deadline.
But going into the playoffs, I'm leaning more towards Saginaw making it out of the conference.
In any event, the second round league wide will be much more competitive than the first round.
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After watching the Storm play last night I feel they are gelling more each game. Still had a couple of skilled players scratched. I think the Knights will be in tough to beat the Storm if they play the same game as last night. Never count the Knights out though. Hunter finds ways to win close games.
Credit where credit is due! I questioned how far this team would progress in the playoffs with the, sometimes, spotty goaltending that Anthony Popovich provides. But he was SOLID last night in net. If he can maintain this level of compete the future is promising. Albeit, the London Knights are going to provide a sterner test than the team they just swept aside. Nevertheless, the glass is starting to look half full!
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Nice to come out of that series unscathed. Kitchener was great down the stretch, but seemed to run out of steam.
I'm not sure this was your typical 4/5 matchup though......I think with the healthy roster, Guelph was just too much too handle.
What a start to the spring it would be, for the Storm to eliminate Kitchener and then London....two of our most hated rivals. Should be a great series though, and I find it very difficult to predict what will happen.
I'll just go with my gut. Storm in 4, win it at home.
I'm not sure this was your typical 4/5 matchup though......I think with the healthy roster, Guelph was just too much too handle.
What a start to the spring it would be, for the Storm to eliminate Kitchener and then London....two of our most hated rivals. Should be a great series though, and I find it very difficult to predict what will happen.
I'll just go with my gut. Storm in 4, win it at home.
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