Game played on 12/28/2024.
General Game Notes: Ottawa was not prepared as well as the home team Brampton and the Steelheads also had a couple of tricks up their sleeve, one might call experience behind the bench and also on the ice. A couple of inexperienced coaches appeared to be a negative effect to the play of the visitors team, as a whole. The fact that the home team Steelheads had their true physical and emotional leader, Angus MacDonell back in the lineup, after a lengthy layoff due to injury, was such a positive factor in the home team exuding a steady buildup to what ended up as a thorough spanking to the visiting Ottawa team. Final score was 7-3 for the Steelheads.
Anthony Paolini (G, L, 5’9″, 165, Brampton Steelheads, 07/28/2006)
Grade: B+
Comments: Started this game and kept the team in the first and third periods when the team needed a steady backstopper. The fact that for a keeper who came out to challenge the opposings teams shooters, well past the paint, was a breath of fresh air for this observer. At times the rebounds were not controlled but effort and second effort was there along with a team who really wanted this win.
Alexander Stephen (D, L, 6’3″, 200, Brampton Steelheads, 03/22/2005)
Grade: B
Comments: Stephen had an impact on the outcome of this game as he is a good skating defender who wasn’t trying to do too much and was very effective on both sides of the puck. Hopefully Stephen can continue to be spotted into the future games against teams that don’t play physically and do what he did .
Angus Macdonell (C, L, 5’10”, 181, Brampton Steelheads, 05/01/2005)
Grade: B+
Comments: We noticed that Angus was out of the lineup and tonight we noticed that he was back. It took less than one period for Angus to assert his style into the lineup and the rest of his teammates breathed a sigh of relief when Angus took a couple of hits and then we all knew that he was back. The letter on his sweater means he is respected by his mates but let us tell you that as Angus goes, so go the Steelheads.
Gabriel Chiarot (F, L, 5’11”, 192, Brampton Steelheads, 09/17/2006)
Grade: B+
Comments: Can Gabriel continue to score and play his good two way hard playing style that wears down even the best offensive opposing teams players? We say yes. Gabriel scored another goal and appears to know that he belongs as an offensive threat. His hands are softening up and he is getting touch added to his repertoire.
Jared Harding (D, L, 5’8″, 162, Brampton Steelheads, 12/05/2007)
Grade: B
Comments: Jared continues to play a very controlled skating defensive game where he stays on his feet and uses his superior puck handling skills to aid him in his puck control style of play. Jared is getting better every time we see him play and will be a player to be on the watch list for next seasons draft.
Vilmer Alriksson (LW, L, 6’6″, 235, Brampton Steelheads, 02/18/2005)
Grade: B+
Comments: Because Vilmer was using his size and speed in his puck pursuit style of play, he was noticeable each time he was on the ice. We and many other scouts were pleased to see that Vilmer is staying low and hitting correctly through his check which keeps him on the ice and out of the penalty box.
Chase Lefebvre (F, L, 6’3″, 180, Brampton Steelheads, 05/13/2004)
Grade: B
Comments: Chase probably had his best offensive game since coming over from the Pete’s. If Chase was to spend a bit more time trying to chip in to the offence by shooting the puck at the net and then following his shot to the net then he becomes a hard player to defend against. Chase is not just a physical player and has a decent set of hands in and around the opposing’s teams net.
Joshua Brady (D, R, 6’0″, 191, Ottawa 67s, 01/11/2006)
Grade: B
Comments: Joshua had some good moments in this game and it appeared that he cared about the outcome of this game. Joshua was showing some playmaking skills and was making good decisions as to whether he should skate the puck through traffic or make a pass. The team wasn’t actually together and were trying to make way too many long passes to spring open offensive opportunities. This left the defensive end, from the centre line vulnerable to turnovers and the defence were out numbered and outworked as the game wore on. Joshua tried but was just usually one man against the masses.
Henry Mews (D, R, 6’0″, 190, Ottawa 67s, 03/09/2006)
Grade: B-
Comments: Don’t worry all as Henry got his point on the scoreboard but he was just going through the motions otherwise and as this observer noticed, Henry is only fooling himself. Last season is over and this season is good in one end of the ice for Henry, that being on the PP or occasionally when even strength, but defensively Henry is invisible and in order for Henry to play effectively in the professional leagues he should try to play for his teammates and try to get real when attempting to stay between the opposing teams players and his keeper.
Kohyn Eshkawkogan (D, R, 5’9″, 164, Ottawa 67s, 11/19/2008)
Grade: B+
Comments: Kohyn is a genuine player and at the least will do his best to stand up for his teammates, even when they mostly have given up the fight. The only true player in this game and we say this because he gives a crap when the other players on his team are playing like crap. The fact that Kohyn is the youngest player on his team and was the toughest competitor for his team says it all.
Filip Ekberg (LW, L, 5’10”, 165, Ottawa 67s, 04/14/2007)
Grade: B
Comments: Filip had a decent game offensively and is continuing to show his excellent puck handling skillset and when he gets his chances to score or setup his teammates he does just that. Unfortunately for Filip the one consistent offensive threat was not being backed up by any of the veteran players and Filip wasn’t going to stick his neck out for a beheading when hardly anyone on his team appeared to be interested in this game.
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