ANADIAN PRESS (Sudbury, ON):
Up to games ending on January 13, 2021
Miners 10-Game (Double Nickel) Record: 6 wins, 4 losses, 0 OT loss.
Miners League Standing: 26 wins, 15 losses, 7 OT Loss = 59 points total. Currently sit in 3rd place in the Canosa Conference, 6th overall in the CCHL.
Miners Special Teams: Power Play – 19.9% (13th); Penalty Kill – 80.9% (8th)
Miners Scoring Leader: Winger Johnny Gaudreau (23G – 30A = 53 pts; 15th Overall in the CCHL)
After seeking it for most of this season, the Miners appear to have found what they have been looking for in terms of on-ice play – consistency. And their record is now beginning to show this.
With a record of 12-6-2 in their past 20 games, it appears that the moves that General Manager Terry James has made this season, appear to being paying dividends. But with that being said, this team will ultimately be judged in how far it can go in the playoffs.
“We are enjoying a good run right now”, stated Coach Derek Sutton. “But, our division is getting so tight……you can be in 1st place one night, have a couple bad games and drop down to 5th! We simply can not afford a bad stretch, or you could quickly find yourself in some trouble”.
MINERS PLAYER PROFILE OF THE WEEK: Auston Matthews
Matthews is an outstanding offensive talent, and also has great size for the center position. He knows how to use his size to his advantage and is great at protecting and maintaining possession of the puck. His shot is also lethal. Despite his size, he doesn’t play very physical and lacks a bit of a mean streak. While he has plenty of defensive ability, he is prone to lapses from time to time. With that being said, with all his skills and abilities there is no question that Matthews is a top-5 player in the league. A franchise center……who rocks a dirty mustache!
MINERS PROSPECT NEED TO KNOW: Spencer Knight
A superior athlete with excellent size for a goaltender, he is usually in perfect position to make the routine save. He thinks the game well and can anticipate shooters' tendencies. He can clear the puck quickly and tracks it very well. He possesses a quick stick when clearing the crease and he has quick reflexes. Knight won’t make “wow” saves, but that is a good thing - it means he isn’t being caught out of position. He recently added the 2021 World Junior Championship his resume, with his 2-0 shutout of host Canada in the final. CCHL arrival: 2024-25.
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