I am in Kingston for the weekend and was fortunate to catch the game last night. Here are some observations.
- Fronts were playing the third ranked team in conference. With Kingston ranked sixth, good chance this could be a first round playoff matchup.
- North Bay was totally dominated and only had six total shots mid way through the second. 6-0 final with Bennett's line barely playing in third.
- Bennett played with Crouse and Watson all night. Line was dominant.
- all three of Bennett's goals were rebounds but two were on very skilled spin moves.
- Bennett's assist in the third period was a slick pass from behind the net.
- Sam had a big open ice hit in the middle of the second period and doesn't shy away from getting hit. He was hit hard a couple times but also made a really nice move to avoid a hit.
- one thing that is most noticeable for me is his demeanor. He is so relaxed and nonchalant. He doesn't show much emotion but is still very engaged in game. It's hard to say that a player who scored a hat trick appeared to not be trying but it really felt that way. He just seems so composed and comfortable on ice. Reminds me of Monahan.
- if there was negative it was on the draws. Don't know the stats but I would guess he was below 50 percent.
Very happy that to see Bennett for the first time live. Even more excited to see him in Calgary next year.
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