Nanooks @ Huskies - Round 3

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Re: Nanooks @ Huskies - Round 3

It wasn't for a lack of competing. Both teams let up after it was 6-1 but the 'Nooks were--to put it bluntly--manhandled.

The guys have to dig deep and get after it tonight. I'll say it straight up, aside from Tyler our guys aren't going to out-skill the Huskies. Gotta out work 'em. Want it more.

I’m not sure manhandled is the right term, but the Nooks were totally outclassed in every aspect of Friday’s game by the Huskies. The Nooks were physical enough, and generally played hard, but just aren’t a skilled team, especially in the D zone. They played like they were afraid to make a mistake and collapsed back in the zone and on their heels. We had no chance for loose pucks. We really struggled to make good passes, had a hard time starting any offensive transition, and focused too much on poke checking and watching the puck instead of playing the man. The number of times we iced the puck with no chance for any Nook to even touch up was telling. The Huskies are a good team, played well, and the hockey gods were also smiling on them. We’ll see if any of that changes in today’s game.

Go Nooks!