Miners Weekly Record: 3 wins, 0 losses, 0 OT loss.
Miners League Standing: 39 wins, 27 losses, 12 OT Loss = 90 points total. Currently sit tied for 3rd place in the Canosa Conference, 7th overall in the CCHL.
Miners Special Teams: Power Play – 21.4% (9th); Penalty Kill – 79.7% (8th)
Miners Scoring Leader: Center Vincent Trocheck (32G – 57A = 89 pts; 11th Overall in the CCHL)
One step closer.
That’s what the Sudbury Miners are saying Monday morning after a week that saw them go a perfect 3-0-0 and vault them into 3rd in the Canosa Conference. The Miners have now won 6 of their last 7 games, and that run has helped them inch closer to solidifying a playoff position as they now sit 10 points ahead of 7th place Long Island with 4 games remaining. Long Island has a game in hand.
“It was a solid week for us to get a few more wins and put us that one step closer to getting that little ‘X’ by our name”, stated Miners defenseman Josh Morrissey. “We have been able to put a bit of a run here in our last 10 games and it has helped give us a little breathing room, but we can ill-afford to take our foot off the gas. We haven’t clinched anything yet”.
While not yet certain, it would seem barring an epic collapse, the Miners will clinch a playoff spot, but their actual finishing position and potential match-ups are still in flux. Despite only having 4 games left, the Miners could finish anywhere from 3rd to 6th, but just making the playoffs is a step in the right direction for this young club.
MINERS PLAYER PROFILE OF THE WEEK: Sean Monahan
Monahan has developed into a multi-purpose forward blessed with a balance of skill, grit, and determination. He is not very flashy, but is more skilled than he appears. He uses his large frame for puck protection when cycling under pressure or in puck battles and creates opportunities with patience and poise with the puck. He has a “pass first” mentality - rather than challenging 1-on-1 and stickhandling past defenders but his snapshot has a tricky release, requiring minimal windup. Despite his size, he doesn’t initiate much physical contact. Monahan is also a solid and aggressive penalty killer, and is fearless and competitive. His skating, while not his best attribute, has improved but scouts believe with more work, his speed and mobility can improve. He is easily a Top 6 forward.
MINERS PROSPECT NEED TO KNOW: K’Andre Miller
A product of the U.S. Development Program, Miller has been plying his trade at the University of Wisconsin this year. Miller is praised for his athletic ability on the ice, including his powerful skating ability despite being 6-4” and 200 lbs. At the very least, he projects as a modern day shutdown defender who can use his size and mobility to dominate the defensive end. With that being said, scouts have suggested that his game possesses offensive upside despite his skill set being a bit raw. He will likely spend a few years at the College level before turning pro, but should make a solid pro with a chance at being a true impact player down the road. Expected CCHL arrival: 2022-23.
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