Following Winterhawks and prospects in the WHL playoffs!

[schooner]

Originally Posted by Jing

Really impressed with Sven's play, he is just so dynamic and creates so much offensively. Rattie has really good hands, but other areas of his game don't seem to be as good (which is what the scouts were saying last year). What are his stats when he isn't playing with Sven?

Another player who has impressed me is Pouliot. Very dynamic, but most of all he has the hockey IQ/vision to fully utilize his offensive tools. Could use some work on size/defense, but if he is around @ 14 I sure wouldn't mind the Flames picking him up.

Cant be bothered to come up with the numbers off hand but I have seen that when Sven was out of the lineup Rattie's stats decline. Conversely Sven excels without Ty.

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Rattie throws some love Beartschi's way.

[Miniac]

Sven Sven Sven!!!

[schooner]

Rattie now the all time goal leader for Portland. Congrats to him! (in playoffs)

[DropIt]

Originally Posted by schooner

Cant be bothered to come up with the numbers off hand but I have seen that when Sven was out of the lineup Rattie's stats decline. Conversely Sven excels without Ty.

half truth.

I think when Sven was out with his concussion, Rattie's production dipped, but when Sven was playing for the Flames he coped and his production stayed consistant

[Svartsengi]

Originally Posted by schooner

Im listening on the radio right now from the UK. By any chance is there a legal way to watch this game?

On the WHL website there is a link to watch the game. It isn't free. Cost is $8 per game I believe.

[Ashasx]

I think Loubardias is still a Flames fan.

[Miniac]

I really like Tyler Wotherspoon play tonight, that was a great pass to Gabriel for his goal.
Wotherspoon is very good in his own end. He currently is at +14 in 18 playoff games.

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26-14 shots in favor of Portland after two.

[Miniac]

3-1; 20sec into the 3rd

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That was quick. Edm scores 20 seconds in.

[JurassicTunga12]

Leipsic scores 4-1

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Edmonton's really pouring it on. 7 shots already. I don't mind these announcers, a little goofy at times.

Leipsic. 4-1

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Originally Posted by Miniac

I really like Tyler Wotherspoon play tonight, that was a great pass to Gabriel for his goal.
Wotherspoon is very good in his own end. He currently is at +14 in 18 playoff games.

awesome to watch his progression... at least as a part time/watch when you can - fan.

When he played in Edmonton, Red Deer and Calgary to start the season, I thought "how is this guy a 2nd round pick?". He was all over the place in all 3 zones, and while he was big and strong, he was getting turned around.

Now, he controls his zones very well, throws the body and has a decent break out pass a this level. I think he spends a few years in the AHL, but has a shot at being a solid NHL player for the Flames... still a project, but taking huge strides

[Miniac]

Wow Leipsic again! I was looking up his stats, I look up and he lights the lamp! Really like this kid a lot too!

http://www.winterhawks.com/roster/show/id/7392
Plays center btw.

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Crowd hasn't really seemed all that vocal this game, for what probably is a sellout.

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Dang Gernat...dirty Oiler. 4-2

[Miniac]

This is an entertaining game! 4-2 now

[JurassicTunga12]

4-3 now

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4-3 Lowe. Dirty Oiler by association.