The final score board tells the story only too well
The new Oklahoma City Barons came to town.
They came on the ice like a 'gusher', seemingly unstoppable.
And we thought they'd be tired, like the Aeros were after their bus trip back from OKC yesterday.
Sure did not look like it!
Perhaps they flew into Houston in plush First Class lounge seats?
With just a minute or 2 into the first frame, the Barons scored on Matt Hackett-seen here taking advice from Anton Khudobin late in the 3.
The few fans' heads swiveled back and forth just in an attempt to keep the puck in sight. It was that speedy, and that much turnover. Just when we thought the Aeros had a chance to score, there was a Baron barring that move- and so to Check Mate!
by the time a complete passing game was finished, the power play scoring window had closed.
 |
| Hackett on defense |
 |
| Pitton and his phalanx of defenders |
And not just once,
but several times. More work for coach Sydor?
Eerily like last season, there was great rushing about
and great clawing for the puck in corners. More work for all?
 |
| Goalie Pitton and his Men of Defense |
Literally unable to keep track of all those penalties that were filling the boxes, on both sides - my head still aches from trying -
here is the link to the official AHLgame report
http://theahl.com/stats/game-summary.php?game_id=1007384.The lone goals for the Aeros came late by Earl and later Kalus.
"Baron Pitton", was rather flexible, he had one penalty but also got two assists with goals... amusing that!
 |
| Bagnall bags his man! |
 |
| Bench Brawl late in 3. |
According to AHL there were over 3,ooo fans.. this is what I saw across from my seat....and it was not at the end...
 |
| Kassian in the midst of scuffle |
Still shaking my head over all those penalties!
Could it be the new rules established by the 'hockey powers that are', and the referees are enforcing them, willy nilly? And at many games, not just at Aeros games, methinks! In preparation to have 2 refs per game even at the AHL level?
Best to just draw the veil over this afternoon, fans, players, goalies and coaches... just forget it ever happened and go on from here.
2 comments:
Since it was our MISFORTUNE to have witnessed this game, I would proffer to the blogger and any comentators, several (subjective) observations:
. The Game: the WORST we have ever seen an Aero team play, period, full stop!
. Matt Hackett Oversold: after failing to stop a "very defendable" wrister by Alexandre Giroux within 2 minutes of the puck drop and an angled-one timer by Giroux on a subsequent power play, the Aeros "goalie of the future" simply GAVE UP and played like any medicore ECHL netminder for the remainder of the game. Nor can a porous defense be primarily blamed for his performance.
. Penalties: We counted at least four (4) 5-on-3 power plays handed to the Barrons by the hapless Aeros (Barrons scored on every one). The team began to implode as the game progressed and lost all control after an easy short-handed goal by Iam Reddox in the third.
. Power Play Ineptitude: A complete lack of execution by the Aeros on each and every PP opportunity, including two (2) 5-on-3 gifts offered by the Barrons.
Forget the Referee (Shaun Davis.....whose history suggests that he prefers to "pocket the whistle"). This DEBACLE is a wake-up call for the Coaching Staff and the Players. Let's see how they respond.
Go Aeros
This is a valid observation, ICEVET! Thank you for taking the time to comment constructively.
Let's hope it will be read by coaches and acted upon!
Post a Comment