Just had a ball tonight with my son. I've brought him to CGY for two games in the past and we were shut out in both; he was starting to wonder if he was cursed. So was I, actually...
Favorite things that stood out:
Vladar let in a couple of stinkers but he made more than a few outstanding saves on what appeared to be pretty high danger chances. The one midway through the third made most of the Seattleites around me ooh and ahh.
Pospisil on the PP - just happy to see a coach that wants to give aggressive players an opportunity.
Defense in overtime was OUTSTANDING. Every time it looked like Seattle would get an opening with their speed, our defense looked sound.
Loved the greasy Mangiapane goal. I was a big fan of trading him after his big season since I couldn't imagine his stock rising any higher, but one thing I love about him is willingness to go to the dirty areas.
Huby looks comfortable. I don't want to get my hopes up on him yet but that at least is encouraging.
Overall just fun for my boy to get his first win in person as a Flames fan. This isn't always an easy franchise to love. But lots of joy tonight.
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