Miners Weekly Report Vol. 11

A Weekly Look at the 2018-19 Sudbury Miners:  Volume 11

CANADIAN PRESS (Sudbury, ON):

Miners Weekly Record: 3 wins, 1 losses, 0 OT loss.

Miners League Standing:  22 wins, 16 losses, 5 OT Loss = 49 points total.  Currently sit in 5th place in the Canosa Conference, 10th overall in the CCHL.

Miners Special Teams:  Power Play – 23.5% (9th); Penalty Kill – 79.2% (8th)

Miners Scoring Leader:  Center Vincent Trocheck (15G – 37A = 52pts; 11th Overall in the CCHL)

With the short Christmas Break done, the Sudbury Miners were looking continue their push for a playoff spot in the Canosa Conference.  And the results from this past week indicate that there has been no “turkey hangover”, as they Miners sported a 3-1-0 record, which saw them vault to 5th place in Canosa Conference and currently in the playoffs.     

"We just passed the halfway point, so now is where the rubber hits the road” said Miners Coach Derek Sutton.  "I expect the second half to be much tougher, as teams will make moves in order to better position themselves for a playoff push.  We are in for a fun ride.”

To that end, the Miners made a deal late last week, sending veteran forward Charlie Coyle to Georgetown, in exchange for prospect Calen Addison and Georgetown’s 3rd round pick in 2019.   With the recent acquistions of Anthony Mantha and Kevin Fiala, Coyle was pushed down to the line-up to a 4th line role.  Clearly, General Manager Terry James made the move while Coyle still had some perceived value around the league.

MINERS PLAYER PROFILE OF THE WEEK:  Vincent Trocheck

Trocheck is a shifty and creative pivot.  His great skating and slick hands allow his to his  offensive vision with precision. He angles opposing puck carriers off in the neutral zone and battles along the wall and is tenacious in puck pursuit.  He is not afraid to drive the net for rebounds and is able to manufacture plays off the cycle or get above the puck and curl off the half-boards. He is a smooth and clever puck mover and has shown the ability to be able to spot vulnerable holes and step into seams.  He makes quick, subtle plays in traffic thanks to strong in-close puck control and is equally talented as a passer or shooter. He is an underrated star.

MINERS PROSPECT NEED TO KNOW:  Martin Necas

Necas is a tremendously exciting talent, with exceptional quickness and high-end vision. He has a selection of subtle fakes that make him very hard to read, and that allows him to cut through the offensive zone, leaving defenders in his wake. Despite his obvious offensive gifts, he has also demonstrated a willingness and ability to take care of his own end. He is still filling out his immature frame, but he is ready for the CCHL now, and he has first line upside within a few years.  Expected CCHL arrival: 2019-20.