The Kindersley Klippers are arguably the hottest team in the SJHL's Sherwood Conference right now, and certainly looked good Thursday night when they defeated Melville 5-3.
A part of me is nervous for tonight's matchup, yet a majority of me is fired up. Although these teams aren't in the same conference, I'm expecting a real 'playoff feel' to the Civic Center tonight. I hope the fans really bring it tonight.
Record: 16-10-0-2 (34 points. Second Place in the Sherwood Conference.)
Who's Hot Up Front:
Up to this point, Kindersley forward Andrew Dommett has been one of the best kept secrets in the SJHL. But after a two-goal performance on Thursday night against Melville, I'm certain that Andrew Dommett is now on the radar of many important scouts. He's an entirely different player from last season, and is leading the way with 22 goals for the Klippers.
Who's on D:
Steven Turner and Kurt Leedahl are two of the more underrated and under-mentioned defenceman in the SJHL yet they've both had great seasons to this point. Turner in particular has been impressive as he's got seven goals and 13 assists so far this year.
Who's in Goal:
We saw Josh Thorimbert play in goal for the Klips on Thursday, which might propel coach Larry Wintoneak to give Josh Baker the start. But given the importance of tonight's matchup and Thorimbert's success as of late, I wouldn't be surprised if we saw Wintoneak give Josh another go.
X-Factor:
The entire second line of Johnny Calkins, Braedon Adamyk and Andrew Dommett (see above) will be under the microscope here tonight. You know that Jordan Braid and Taylor Duzan are going to be tough to deal with, but if Dommett, Adamyk and Calkins can continue to provide the Klippers with this type of secondary scoring, than the Stars could be in real trouble tonight.
Record: 16-11-1-0
Who's Hot Up Front:
Nobody, and that's the problem. Last night on the broadcast, I called out the line of Brett Miller, Ryan Andersen, and Mitch Wall and stated numerous times that they needed to be better. I'm willing to bet my left arm that these three play better tonight.
Who's on D:
Brody Malek has quietly been playing his best hockey of the season as of late. He scored the lone goal in last night's loss to Humboldt, and seems to have regained that jump in his step that was maybe lacking earlier in the season. If Malek continues to play the way he is, I'm certain that he will also be garnering a lot of interest from scouts in the stands.
Who's in Goal:
Tonight it will be Kyle Birch getting the call for the Stars. He loves playing Kindersley, and he even told me last night that it's going to be a real battle. Kyle is a confident guy, and I think he relishes the challenge of shutting down a high-powered offensive team like the Klippers.
X-Factor:
Wall, Andersen, Miller, Muench. If all four of those players come out tonight and play the way that they are capable of, than it could be a long night for the Kindersley Klippers.
The time is now 4:57 and I am even MORE fired up than I was half an hour ago. Can this game get started already please!?!?
Hope to see you at the Civic Center tonight. Last night we had 1047 fans. I think we can beat that tonight.
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