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Let's not get too excited here. This is, I assume, the same Megan Keller who played second line D in the U18 CANADA-USA 5-1 blowout loss in the gold medal game in Budapest? She was -1 with 2 out of the 4 team USA penalties. On the other hand, Jincy Dunne was -3, but then again she was playing against Canada's first line. Gotta' play big in the big games.
The games have clearly shown that Keller is far from a "stay at home" label. I agree with those who say that she is very, very good. She seems to be the total package of size, mobility, skill with the puck, and hockey sense. It's hard to say definitely that she's the best incoming D without watching all the rookies to be, but she's done nothing on her own to discourage the praise.
Sheagle, seems like people really don't like Keller for some reason. Anytime anyone says anything good about her people jump at the chance to say how much she sucks!
She must be good if everyone hates her so much. Sweet.
You guys might want to re-read Sheagle's post.
Thinking you might want to re-read Sheagle's post(s) on the subject.
Yes, I saw that several days ago, but that's not what was responded to.
Skarupa was an interesting study last year. She started out like a bat out of hell and then cooled off considerably. She was hacked at constantly and I have a feeling that it took quite a physical toll. It sure looked like it. I know wwhyte feels the same way.
I think Skarupa will still be the focal point. Even two years ago, she was the player for the Eagles that an opponent would see as the most dangerous. Given you have as much offensive talent as you do, opponents can't afford to focus on her exclusively. Carpenter may be more important to the team overall due to her leadership qualities and other talents, but in terms of pure offensive potential, I think Skarupa is the the more dangerous weapon. She's probably been banged up for parts of both of her first two BC seasons, and that is likely why her production drops at times.
of MacAulay, Fast and Ambrose out and they killed all but 7 sec of the PP before they left the ice. Ambrose made a number of key blocks. Carpenter scores 2 goals in the shootout (including the game winner). USA outshot Canada 29-14 and I would say 15 of those 29 shots were grade A chances that Desbiens stopped and 4 or 5 of those were Sportscenter Top 10 worthy .
.USA sweeps the U22 series with a 3-2 shootout win today.
USA dominated the game and if not for Canada's goalie, Anne Renee Desbiens (Wisconsin) the game would have been a blowout. Canada actually led the game 2-0 with less than 3 minutes to go but they took a penalty, the US pulled their goalie and scored on the 6-4 with less than 2 min to go (Skrupa an assist). Then the US pulled their goalie again and they scored again (Alex Carpenter with the goal) )with less than a min to go to tie it up 2-2. Canada took another penalty and it carried over into the 5 min OT (which was played 4-4). For the ensuing 4-3 pk for 1:13, the Canadian coach had an all Clarkson lineup
Skrupa, Carpenter and Keller are gonna be a handfull for any team this coming season. If BC can get some goaltending watch out
