Miners Weekly Record: 3 wins, 0 losses, 0 OT loss.
Miners League Standing: 28 wins, 19 losses, 6 OT Loss = 62 points total. Currently sit in 5th place in
the Canosa Conference, 10th overall in the CCHL.
Miners Special Teams: Power Play – 21.2% (14th); Penalty Kill – 79.9% (9th)
Miners Scoring Leader: Center Vincent Trocheck (18G – 44A = 62 pts; 13th Overall in the CCHL)
It was a good week in the Nickel City.
With a perfect 3-0-0 record this past week, the Miners continue their push for a playoff spot and now
sit in 5 th spot in the Canosa Conference, 3 points ahead of 7 th place Springfield.
“I wish every week could be like last”, stated Miners winger Wayne Simmonds. “But, I’ve been
around this game for too long and the CCHL is just too strong to even remotely expect that. We just have
to try and bring our best each game and lets the chips fall where they may”.
And now, with just a little under a month to the trade deadline, trade talk around the CCHL is
beginning to heat up, as many teams are looking to make that one acquisition that can put them over the
top. The Miners are expected to be active, but the smart money is that any deals will be of the minor variety,
given their activity earlier in the year.
MINERS PLAYER PROFILE OF THE WEEK: Josh Morrissey
A highly touted prospect, Morrissey has blossomed into a mobile, offensively-skilled defenceman.
He is a natural puck mover and his smooth and rhythmic skating allow him to rapidly start up and
accelerate quickly. He has good instincts on when to jump into the rush and is solid in making good,
quick breakout passes. He packs a powerful and compact slap shot and a deceptive snapshot which he
can get through traffic. He is abrasive and cocky at times, and often trash talks and gets chippy after the
whistle. Because of his demeanor, he sometimes struggles to control his emotions which can result in
untimely penalties. If there is one area lacking in his game, is that he can be soft defending the crease
area and will get outmuscled in one-on-one battles along the boards.
MINERS PROSPECT NEED TO KNOW: Calen Addison
Addison is a fantastic offensive talent from the blueline, and fits right into what is meant by
today’s term of the “modern defenseman.” He is an exceptional skater, very skilled carrying the puck and
packs a strong shot from the point. Unfortunately, he can sometimes give it all back through his game
away from the puck. He is small and does not play a style of game that allows you to forget how small he
is. He should have two more full years in the WHL to round out his game before the Miners will need to
worry about him. Even then some minor league seasoning will most likely be needed. Expected CCHL
arrival: 2022-23.
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