Post by andyd on Oct 29, 2006 4:20:40 GMT
I went to a CCHA college game tonight to watch our Miami of Ohio Redhawks against the Bowling Green State Falcons so I thought I'd put a few thoughts in on it.
The quality of play is pretty comparable to the EIHL which amazed me, the most noticeable weak point from players is their passing which was often a bit wild but the intensity and skill level was great. It really shows that guys are busting a gut to be drafted and totally committed to the cause, no skating around aimlessly pocketing a pay cheque like certian people who've worn Black and Gold the past few seasons.
The real standout was Jeff Zatkoff the Miami netminder (he's a sophomore so has two years left at college after this one), the LA Kings drafted him last year but this kid is seriously one to watch for the future, lightning reflexes. Other decent names to tab for the future are forwards Ryan Jones, Nathan Davis and giant defenseman Michael Findorff. Bill Guerin's son Marty also plays for Miami and looks like he could follow his dad into The Show.
To give perspective Miami are ranked 7th nationally in US college hockey and were the team Evan Cheverie played for in college.
Oh and I've discovered a fantastic new chant which is winging its way to Keefe and co via PM as I type!
The quality of play is pretty comparable to the EIHL which amazed me, the most noticeable weak point from players is their passing which was often a bit wild but the intensity and skill level was great. It really shows that guys are busting a gut to be drafted and totally committed to the cause, no skating around aimlessly pocketing a pay cheque like certian people who've worn Black and Gold the past few seasons.
The real standout was Jeff Zatkoff the Miami netminder (he's a sophomore so has two years left at college after this one), the LA Kings drafted him last year but this kid is seriously one to watch for the future, lightning reflexes. Other decent names to tab for the future are forwards Ryan Jones, Nathan Davis and giant defenseman Michael Findorff. Bill Guerin's son Marty also plays for Miami and looks like he could follow his dad into The Show.
To give perspective Miami are ranked 7th nationally in US college hockey and were the team Evan Cheverie played for in college.
Oh and I've discovered a fantastic new chant which is winging its way to Keefe and co via PM as I type!
