CANADIAN PRESS (Sudbury, ON):
Miners Weekly Record: 2 wins, 1 loss, 1 OT loss.
Miners League Standing: 36 wins, 22 losses, 9 OT Loss = 81 points total. Currently, sitting in 4th place in the Canosa Conference, 7th overall in the CCHL.
Miners Special Teams: Power Play – 20.8% (8th); Penalty Kill – 82.2% (6th)
Miners Scoring Leader: Center Tyler Seguin (33G – 51A = 84 pts; 5th Overall in the CCHL)
It was another decent week for the Miners as they continue their push to lock up a playoff spot.
With another two wins this week, the Miners see themselves 9 points ahead of 7th place Georgetown, with 15 games to play. Still lots of time for things to go sideways, but if the Miners can keep up their recent run of good play, they should find themselves in a playoff spot sooner rather than later.
“We are playing some good hockey lately and it’s a good time to be rounding into form”, stated
Miners forward Sean Monahan. “We hope the injury troubles are behind us and we can go into the
playoffs healthy and with some experienced depth. We will need it if we are going to make some noise in the playoffs this year”.
Some of that depth that Monahan mentions, is currently plying their trade in the minor leagues
with the Miners minor league affiliate, the North Bay Trappers. Highly touted prospects such as Troy Terry, Rasmus Sandin, and Martin Necas have guided the Trappers to 2nd overall and have already clinched a playoff spot. General Manager Terry James is hoping the Trappers can also do a little damage in their playoffs.
“We are very happy with the development model we have built in North Bay, and are pleased with
how well the team itself is producing. Playing important games, even if they are minor league playoffs, will go a long way in the development of future Miners players. In today’s salary crunch era, you need that flow of young talent producing early to offset the cost of proven players”, stated James. “Ideally, I would love to sip champagne out of two Cups this year!”
MINERS PLAYER PROFILE OF THE WEEK: Sebastian Aho
Strong character and high-end skill defines this undersized playmaker. He is a speedster with
quick hands and elite passing ability. He has a solid shot, powered by his compact and quick release. He attacks defenders with his speed and often forces them into favorable positions with his agility as well. He plays with energy and is usually noticeable when he is on the ice. He is a smart two-way hockey player, and appears calm and always in control. His versatility allows him to play both center and on the wing. He is a perennial 30-goal, 80 point player.
MINERS PROSPECT NEED TO KNOW: Alex Formenton
The foundation of Formenton’s game is his elite skating ability. He has an effortless, yet powerful
stride that allows him to be such an effective high-energy winger. Formenton is also a physical player
who is aggressive on the forecheck, making him a terrific penalty killer. From an offensive side, his best asset is a quick release, but his offensive potential may be limited due to only average puck skills and vision. Long term, he profiles as a middle-six, winger with some scoring ability and penalty-killing abilities.
Expected CCHL arrival: 2021-22.
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