Reply To: Diary of a Season 2011-12

[Tom Molloy]

Saturday was a tough game for us. After winning five straight I think 'we were drinking our own bath water' and looked like we were out of shape and had no systems. We lost loose puck battles all over the ice, didn't fill in for each other on rotations. Our first was ok and we led 1-0, then in the second we stopped competing and gave up 4 breakaways and never made a break out pass. We were down 1-2 after two. In the thrid we were a little better but gave up two more breakaways to the top scorer in the league and she scored on one. Ended up losing 3-1 but our goalie was our best player by far. We gave up the first pp goal in seven games, a short handed goal and an even strength. So we were bad at everything.

It was a time to bring out the Team Covenant and review what the players had promised each other. Out captain was visiting her brother who is playing NCAA and they had their opening game. Our team covenant states Family First; so it was ok with everyone for her to go.

On Sunday we played the top team in the entire league. We played a really solid game and had them hemmed in for long periods at a time. Everyone was ready to play and competed hard. The score ended up 2-2 and we probably deserved the win. We were shorthanded the last 4 minutes, 2 minutes of it was 5 on 3.

Next week we go north and play St. Albert and Edmonton the two top teams in the northern division.

Our week is.
Monday – spin on the exercise bikes.
Tues – practice
Wed. – specialty team scrimmage with another Calgary team
Thurs – practice
Fri. – off
Sat – St Albert
Sun.- Edmonton

'The Game is the Greatest Coach'
'Enjoy the Game'