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Pierre "Monster" McGuire · 03-03-2010, 01:49 AM

The Abbotsford Heat went 8-1 on their 9 game road trip in February.

David Shantz started 8 games on the road trip going 7-1 and ending with a 2.22 GA, and a .931 SV%. Not only that, but was one of the runners up for AHL Goalie of the Month.

Mikael Backlund was awarded AHL Player of the Month after having a 7GP, 5G, 5A, 10P, +5. That should give the Flames a huge boost while they go for a playoff spot.

Oh, and some more good news: the rental players are doing well in Abby and are helping the team fight for a playoff spot as well.

Their stats since joining the team:

Mark Mitera (D): 2P, +4
Olivier Latendresse (LW): 5P, -3
Shawn Weller (LW): 9P, +1
Radek Smolenak (LW): 3P, Even

As of tonight (Tuesday, March 2nd, 2010), the Heat are in 2nd place in the North Division with 71 points. That makes them 6th in the Western Conference.

Will they make the playoffs? Let's hope so. I would love nothing more than to see the Heat develop a long standing, committed fan base here in Abbotsford.

03-03-2010, 01:49 AM	#1
Pierre "Monster" McGuire Franchise Player Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Abbotsford, BC Exp:	Heat light it up on 9 game road trip The Abbotsford Heat went 8-1 on their 9 game road trip in February. David Shantz started 8 games on the road trip going 7-1 and ending with a 2.22 GA, and a .931 SV%. Not only that, but was one of the runners up for AHL Goalie of the Month. Mikael Backlund was awarded AHL Player of the Month after having a 7GP, 5G, 5A, 10P, +5. That should give the Flames a huge boost while they go for a playoff spot. Oh, and some more good news: the rental players are doing well in Abby and are helping the team fight for a playoff spot as well. Their stats since joining the team: Mark Mitera (D): 2P, +4 Olivier Latendresse (LW): 5P, -3 Shawn Weller (LW): 9P, +1 Radek Smolenak (LW): 3P, Even As of tonight (Tuesday, March 2nd, 2010), the Heat are in 2nd place in the North Division with 71 points. That makes them 6th in the Western Conference. Will they make the playoffs? Let's hope so. I would love nothing more than to see the Heat develop a long standing, committed fan base here in Abbotsford.