A great overtime win 3-2 against Wichita. A nice way to go into the break. The boys better rest up as they come out of the break with four games in six days. I have to say what a pleasure it is to watch Scotty Howes do his thing. It is amazing to watch him maneuver the puck and his touch around the net is something to behold. His 19 goals lead the league by two and he has played nine fewer games than those trailing him. Scotty was the first player profile we ever did on the blog (October 12) after he and his brother (Andrew) visited with the our fan club. It was obvious after they spoke to the fan club what nice young men they were. We are still hoping to see Andrew in an Americans uniform. He is currently playing for the Louisana IceGators (what a great name) in the Southern Professional Hockey League (SPHL).
The last player profile on the blog (December 19) was with Anthony Maiani who also is a magician with the puck. His three assists against Wichita puts him at 21 for the year which leads the team and places him fifth in the league.
Howes & Maiani prove doing an interview for this blog brings good luck. You would think all of the players would be giving me a call to ask for a player profile interview.
Other comments:
- I talked to Mike Montgomery at the game last night and he told me he is feeling better and hopes to start riding the bike and if everything goes okay start skating over the break. Mike also agreed to read the book I mentioned in the post on Friday (Zamboni Rodeo) and share his thoughts on the league in 2001 versus today.
- Is it me or does it seem all of the jersey auctions have reduced the demand. I left early but it appeared it was hard to get even the starting bid ($150) for some jerseys without throwing in a sweetener such as suite tickets or autographed pucks.
- It was great to see Tyler Ludwig & Mike Berube skating during the open skate with their daughters clutched in their arms.
- Anyone notice the good looking young lady skating with Brian McMillin during the open skate. It was his wife, Wendy. The reason she looks so comfortable skating in hockey skates is she, as did Brian, grew up in northern Minnesota. Wendy played hockey in high school and college. And by the way, they met as youngsters during an open skating session.
- One of the Americans biggest fans (John) pointed out to me that Coach Martinson was sitting in the stands (Section 115) all by himself watching warmups. He wasn't paying any attention to the Wichita end of the ice but was watching the Americans closely. Wonder what he was looking for?
- Decided Friday to do a story about the Allen Americans bus. It will take a while as I am going to talk to several players to hopefully get some good stories. I talked to Erik Adams and he gave me lots of background information. I would like to hear from you, the readers, if there is any aspect of this story that would interest you. Please post something in the comments section.
HOPE EVERYONE HAS A GREAT CHRISTMAS, HANUKKAH, ETC.
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