[GDT] Flames vs Comets - Friday Nov 28 @ 5:00pm (MST)

[Drury18]

For those counting, we've now had 2 questionable Comets hits in the first 10 mins of the game.

[Street Pharmacist]

I'm sure I'm not the only one relying on this thread. Thanks Drury18!

[Drury18]

FLAMES GOAL!

Emile Poirier

1-1

Breaks a 3 game point drought.

Bill Arnold with an assist.

[Racki]

Ya! I am really happy we drafted Poirier. Even happier than I was the day we drafted him.

[Drury18]

Reid with a couple of smacks at the puck in front of the net but no go.

Team is working together. Cundari steps up to make a hit, Elson drops back to cover the point for him.

[Drury18]

Yonkman also gets an assist added on to Poirier's goal

[Drury18]

End of 1st Period

1-1

Shots on Goal: 12-3 Flames (apparently the shot clock is acting up. AHL.com and shot clock keep changing)

[IGGYFORMVP]

Its funny I was just going to ask you how Poirier was looking tonight and bam goal as soon as I refreshed. Good to see him back on the scoresheet.

[EastCoastFlamesFan]

Originally Posted by iggysback05

Ya! I am really happy we drafted Poirier. Even happier than I was the day we drafted him.

As am I. Truth be told I had never even heard of Poirier when they called his name. I was sure we were gonna pick Shinkaruk. I remember thinking, 'What did we just do'. I have to think a lot of Flames fans were thinking the same exact thing. Flash forward to today and I could not be anymore more happier.

That 2013 draft class is going to be special--and not just Calgary, but the league as a whole.

[Drury18]

Huska Interview:

On the streak - Not much attention paid to the streak. Focused on how they are playing. Players are proud of how they are playing. Challenge for guys is to stay even. Guys are doing a good job of this.

Adjustments to the game - Need to forecheck harder. Need to work on defending, giving up good chances. Defend faster, support closer to the puck, less time in own zone. Likes things done on other area's of the ice.

Comebacks/Resiliency - Love that part of the group. Guys don't roll over. Finding ways to win, sometimes not pretty but they claw the win out. Paints a picture of leadership in the room. Older guys making sure kids are always competing.

Reinhart - He's playing with more pace to his game. Great skating. They want the Max Reinhart of the last two games where he's fast and shifty. His skating and game have improved since returning from Flames. Want him to stick with it and the bounces will go his way. He's taking the shots, making the plays, will get rewarded at some point with goals.

Playing Utica Comets - Play up tempo game and good back end. Flames have made some improvements since the last time they played. Expecting smart and intelligent hockey.

Favorite Arena - Likes the old rinks like Utica. It's a circular rink, don't see it anymore. Enjoys the warmth of the new arena's in the coaches office. Can appreciate both the new and old arena's.

[Drury18]

Originally Posted by IGGYFORMVP

Its funny I was just going to ask you how Poirier was looking tonight and bam goal as soon as I refreshed. Good to see him back on the scoresheet.

I didn't think the slump would last too long. He is only on game #13 of his professional career so having a 3 game slump isn't too shocking. He kept working hard during it, maybe not as noticeable as other games (or perhaps others stepping up and overshadowing him) so it was just a matter of time.

[Drury18]

Puck has dropped for the 2nd period

[Drury18]

Another photo by Dave Arnold.

Poirier looks a little happy:

[Drury18]

Wotherspoon with a great defensive play to take away the net from the Comets player.

Ortio follows that up with a nice save of a very awkward shot. Looked like it bounced, went in front and then almost got pushed in.

[Drury18]

Ortio DENIES Shinkaruk with a pad save

Ortio - 1
Shinkaruk - 0

[Drury18]

Flames still looking for their first SOG of the 2nd period about 4 mins in.

They've been playing more defense in their own zone.

[Drury18]

Ortio with another huge save. Turkubot 2.0 has arrived. The first goal was not an indication of his night.

[Drury18]

Gillies: Offensive rushes, defensive blocks and hitting people cleanly.

Maybe PMM was right earlier. Well partially right. 70pts might have been a little out there.

Gillies has been adding something to the lineup since returning from his suspension.

[Drury18]

Flames take advantage of a Comets D with a broken stick and rush up the ice.

Hanowski shot it too high over the glove. So close.

[Drury18]

Flames started to push their way through to the Utica zone. More time being spent there then defensively.