Game 9 Recap: Red Army 10, Shockers 5

If these two teams were to meet up in the postseason later this month, guessing the outcome of that game would be near impossible. The Soviets lost 11-3 in the season opener to their rivals, but rebounded earlier this week by doubling up the Shockers 10-5. What is known? If a third game is played between the two this season, one team will score more than the other... probably a lot more.

Here are ten notes on the game:

• I think it is safe to say that the Neal Hendricks/Steve Hand line is clicking. Seven points on the night (4 goals, 3 assists) including a four goal outburst from the younger twin makes it difficult for opposing teams to contain the red jersey wearers.
• And the other twin? Two goals and an assist for the Beege. He's been quietly racking up some points.
• Staying with the defense, take Beege's three points and add Ben Breiterman's five and you are getting outrageous production from the blue line.
• Before we go back to tooting the collective horns of all of the goal-getters, let's not forget who allowed the Soviets to earn the two points tonight: Andy Schram. Another solid outting by the Iron Curtain, racking up 32 saves in a game that saw the Comrades get territorially dominated for large portions. That is, until they started playing.
  
• Drew Kelley's speed poses several problems for opposing forwards, and he has quickly solidified himself as the swiftest skater on the squad. He throws everything on net, plays solid defense, and brings a cheering section to each game. I'd say he was a good pickup.
• Pat King had himself a nice little hat trick. It's his first of the season, but with his continued increase in production, I'm not sure it will be his last.
• Mark Hendricks had a relatively quiet night with four points, netting a goal and adding a handful of assists. Would anyone have guessed that if the Red Army was going to score 10 goals that #18 and #29 were going to account for just one of them?
• Scott Hoefer did what he does best: blocks shots, captains the defense, and wins. He enjoys it, and that's good for everyone.
• Jamie Simek also played a sound game. Top notch stuff from Jimma Jam.
• The Puck Ewes are sweating.

THREE STARS:
3: Ben Breiterman
2: Andy Schram
1: Neal Hendricks


I'll recap the Red Army/Daggermouth game in the morning. Spoiler alert: the good guys won 4-2.