Thursday, January, 24
By Phil Stacey
Sports editor
First half analysis: No question there's talent here | far too much to have a five-game losing streak, as they are currently mired in. Too often, lack of discipline has hurt the Black-and-Orange, leading to trips to the penalty box and/or goals by their opponents.
Team MVP thus far: Chris Bushey, LW (6-5-11). Not flashy, but steady senior co-captain gives 110 percent every time he hops over the boards.
Second half outlook: The team's rearguards have to skate the puck up and make the outlet pass out of their own zone better, and their forwards must forecheck and get along the boards quickly. Finding some consistent offense is a must, too | especially now that the team's leading scorer, Jack Leathersich (7-7-14), is gone for the season with a broken ankle. Earning 10 points in their last nine games for a playoff spot is doable | but with their schedule, it won't be easy.
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