So, if I have the right reports, Kärpät won yesterdays game with 6-0? Soooo... Did the other team all get the flu, did the PP finally start working, was Jokinen that big of a difference, or was there magic involved? Or am I just checking the wrong sites? Yes, those are indeed the right reports. :D Wednesday's game was just pure awesomeness, and by all accounts the team that was on the ice was completely different one to say a week ago. I'm sure some of it had to do with Jokinen coming and giving the team a much needed boost in confidence, but a lot of it was just everything clicking in place at the right time, finally. The PP did in fact finally produce results (and the way the ref was giving out penalties like candy, I'd been really worried if it hadn't) and also the goaltending showed not only signs of life, but remarkable improvement.
Although, now that has sparked some speculation amongst the fans about who our number one goalie this year will end up being, as Karhunen (who's been the backup so far) played on wednesday, which was his second game in a row, and now that I just checked, will be playing today also, meaning that after tonight "the backup" will have played three out of the four regular season games so far. On Wednesday the official word for Backlund not playing was still something about back soreness and trying to avoid causing any injuries, but that's not going to fly indefinitely.
He is the player who will never, ever quit. Ever. (Is it weird that I don't know if I find him awesome or intimidating?) As I'm convinced that his ability to keep on playing has been gained by some supernatural means, I'd say the intimidation factor is an understandable one. :D
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Yes, those are indeed the right reports. :D Wednesday's game was just pure awesomeness, and by all accounts the team that was on the ice was completely different one to say a week ago. I'm sure some of it had to do with Jokinen coming and giving the team a much needed boost in confidence, but a lot of it was just everything clicking in place at the right time, finally. The PP did in fact finally produce results (and the way the ref was giving out penalties like candy, I'd been really worried if it hadn't) and also the goaltending showed not only signs of life, but remarkable improvement.
Although, now that has sparked some speculation amongst the fans about who our number one goalie this year will end up being, as Karhunen (who's been the backup so far) played on wednesday, which was his second game in a row, and now that I just checked, will be playing today also, meaning that after tonight "the backup" will have played three out of the four regular season games so far. On Wednesday the official word for Backlund not playing was still something about back soreness and trying to avoid causing any injuries, but that's not going to fly indefinitely.
But like I said, a different team, just compare and contrast: All the goals from Wednesday's game: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2nFTumSDnrs to game highlights from the shipwreck of a season opener last week: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fhrmcSXlNFk&feature=relmfu
He is the player who will never, ever quit. Ever. (Is it weird that I don't know if I find him awesome or intimidating?)
As I'm convinced that his ability to keep on playing has been gained by some supernatural means, I'd say the intimidation factor is an understandable one. :D