November 5th, 2013
Drew's hockey team played their first game in over a week
tonight, and it seemed as though there was a little bit of rust that needed to
be shaken off at the start. The Storm had a rough first period, allowing 8 goals
in the 12 minutes of action. From there on out things seemed to settle down a
bit, as they finally managed to get some action going in their own offensive
zone and were able to limit the other teams shots. Unfortunately, the Warriors
still managed to outscore the Storm by 3 in each of the final two periods,
resulting in a 14-0 loss. One of these days the kids on this team will find a
way to play well and secure themselves a much deserved victory!
Drew didn't get as much playing time as normal (or at
least it seemed that way to me), and I'm not sure why. He didn't play terribly
today, even getting a breakaway shot on goal, but he definitely needs to skate
harder for the entire time that he is out there. I keep thinking that will come
as he gets more experience, and I have to remind myself that he has only been
playing travel hockey for about 3 months now..
Game 4 - vs. Michigan Warriors
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Drew and the rest of his Storm teammates getting some words of
encouragement before the start of the game.
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Drew watching as the puck rolls behind his teammate on a
faceoff.
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Drew fighting off a player from behind while battling for the
puck along the boards.
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Another picture of Drew going for the puck along the boards.
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Drew getting his stick on the puck as he clears it out of the
zone.
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Drew in his offensive position on the ice.
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Drew listening to his coach after coming off the ice following
one of his shifts.
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Drew watching as his teammate lines up for a faceoff.
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Drew racing down the ice after the puck.
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Drew taking a shot on goal...
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...that the goalie managed to deflect off to the side of the
net.
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Drew waiting for his team to get onsides.
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Drew lined up for another faceoff.
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Drew moving the puck along the boards.
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Drew skating hard to the puck.
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Drew skating down the ice.
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Drew taking the puck from the opposing player with help from his
teammate.
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Drew and his team in the post-game handshake line.
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