Time for the IceKittens to step up

 This was a very important offseason in Iceland. After losing several forwards to free agency and agreed upon trades of a few other forwards, Iceland had an important decision to make ahead of this year’s free agent frenzy. Do we go all in for the few good forwards available in the free agent market or promote from within? We had some young forwards who were ready to step up and cement themselves in the top 9. Three young forwards who played for Frigia last year claimed a spot. Those three forwards are Aliaksei Protas, Dylan Holloway and Dmitri Voronkov. All three showed a knack for scoring goals, which will be needed on this team. All three are excited to get a chance to get a full time roster spot and contribute. It is yet to be determined where each will play, but they all have a great chance to be in the opening night lineup against conference rival, Wisborg. Holloway, with his checking as well as scoring, has the best chance to be in the top 6.

 

With the money saved on going after forwards, we went after a chink in our defensive armor. Young defensive star, Miro Heiskanen, saw a drop in his ratings due to a long injury in the NHL. We decided to shore up our defense and add one of the best defensive dmen available by adding David Savard. David will likely play in the top 4, possibly partnering with stud offensive dman, Rasmus Dahlin or Evan Bouchard. Savard’s leadership and experience will help bring some needed stability to the Icecats’ defensive corps. Time will tell if the young forwards and veteran defenseman will help us get back to the CCHL finals.