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JiriHrdina · 11-23-2004, 05:09 PM

Twin City Times

SCREEEEETCH!

Wild Put the Brakes to Avs Streak

They may have won the game, however it came at a big price.

An already tired Minnesota Wild squad was impressive in a 6-2 win over the Avalanche, however the victory was bitter-sweet, as the Wild lost d-man Willie Mitchell for up to two weeks with a shoulder injury. In addition the Wild have at least 3 other players battling nagging injury, something that could eventually catch up with them.

However, despite concerns about be short-handed during one of the team’s busiest stretches, the Wild have to pleased with their win. Minnesota Wild limited the Avs, who had one nine straight coming into the game, to just 16 shots, and chased the red-hot Roman Turek from the nets.

Other positives on the night included the play of Andrew Brunette who notched 3 points and was named the game’s first star, and the debut of David Legwand who also put up 3 points. Other goal scorers for the Wild were Richard Zednik with his team leading 10th, Robert Reichel, Martin Lapointe, and Sami Kapanen.

However, concerns remained over the status of some key players. In addition to Mitchell, David Vyborny is still suffering from a number of nagging injuries and will likely be scratched from tomorrow’s game. Sami Kapanen also injured in the third. Although the injury was not serious the Wild may choose to hold Kapanen out of tomorrow’s matchup to allow the high scoring winger a chance to recover.

Tomorrow’s game is against a struggling San Jose club that got off to a quick start this season, but has fallen on hard times recently. Farhall warns that they are a dangerous club.

“The Sharks showed early this season that they were capable of knocking off good teams. They are a good team and due for a win”.

Garth Snow is expected to get the start.

Game Notes
-Newly signed veteran Chris Tamer impressed in his first game, logging increased minutes due to Matthis Ohlund being ejected from the game. Tamer was a +2 in 18 minutes of ice time
-The Wild powerplay was 3 for 9, after going 0 for 12 the previous two games.
-Jan Hrdina had 1 assist to extend his point scoring streak to 6 games.

11-23-2004, 05:09 PM	#16
JiriHrdina I believe in the Pony Power Join Date: Jul 2003 Exp:	Twin City Times SCREEEEETCH! Wild Put the Brakes to Avs Streak They may have won the game, however it came at a big price. An already tired Minnesota Wild squad was impressive in a 6-2 win over the Avalanche, however the victory was bitter-sweet, as the Wild lost d-man Willie Mitchell for up to two weeks with a shoulder injury. In addition the Wild have at least 3 other players battling nagging injury, something that could eventually catch up with them. However, despite concerns about be short-handed during one of the team’s busiest stretches, the Wild have to pleased with their win. Minnesota Wild limited the Avs, who had one nine straight coming into the game, to just 16 shots, and chased the red-hot Roman Turek from the nets. Other positives on the night included the play of Andrew Brunette who notched 3 points and was named the game’s first star, and the debut of David Legwand who also put up 3 points. Other goal scorers for the Wild were Richard Zednik with his team leading 10th, Robert Reichel, Martin Lapointe, and Sami Kapanen. However, concerns remained over the status of some key players. In addition to Mitchell, David Vyborny is still suffering from a number of nagging injuries and will likely be scratched from tomorrow’s game. Sami Kapanen also injured in the third. Although the injury was not serious the Wild may choose to hold Kapanen out of tomorrow’s matchup to allow the high scoring winger a chance to recover. Tomorrow’s game is against a struggling San Jose club that got off to a quick start this season, but has fallen on hard times recently. Farhall warns that they are a dangerous club. “The Sharks showed early this season that they were capable of knocking off good teams. They are a good team and due for a win”. Garth Snow is expected to get the start. Game Notes -Newly signed veteran Chris Tamer impressed in his first game, logging increased minutes due to Matthis Ohlund being ejected from the game. Tamer was a +2 in 18 minutes of ice time -The Wild powerplay was 3 for 9, after going 0 for 12 the previous two games. -Jan Hrdina had 1 assist to extend his point scoring streak to 6 games.