Calgary and Saku Start Off Strong

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The Calgary Wranglers have gotten off to a hot start, boasting a 7-1-1 record. With 5 players have over a point per game pace, their offense is firing on all cylinders and they're looking promising as a possible cup favourite.

 

As for Saku Kotkakoivu, he has gotten off to a start too. I say, "off to a start", because it's neither a hot one or a bad one. Kotkakoivu has 7 points in 9 games, in which 4 of them are goals. That's a pretty good pace for a rookie, but not quite the pace you want if you want that Stolzschweiger Trophy. Saku has a bad start somewhat in his favour, as he has heated up lately while not starting off great. Now that he's been consistent, we look for him to keep producing at a good pace.

 

Let's look at one of his big games, which is a recent one against the DC Dragons.

 

Calgary Wranglers vs. DC Dragons

While this game was of course against a 0-9-0 DC Dragons team, it's still good to get production out of your players regardless. This game actually started off with the Dragons coming out hot. Maksim Yakolevsky scored just 24 seconds in, and minutes later, Phil The Rock Johnson took a penalty to send DC to the powerplay, while already down 1-0. The DC Dragons capitalized on that PP, where Miles Johnson scored his 2nd of the season at 5:58, bringing this game to 2-0 DC. Later in the period, Pekko Viitanen took a penalty and send DC right back to the PP. Artair McCloud scored his 4th at 11:42, and just like that, the DC Dragons had a 3-0 lead in the 1st. Late in the period at 19:13, Nils Tallinder scored for Calgary to put some hope in their locker room, ending the 1st Period 3-1. The Calgary Wranglers went into their locker room angry, and it showed in the next period. In the 2nd Period, things would get a little out of hand for DC. 47 seconds into the period, Rolf Fizzlebeef Jr scored his 6th of the season, bringing this to 3-2. Then minutes later, Nathan Perry scored 2 quick goals, and all of a sudden the Calgary Wranglers were up 4-3. Only a minute after those Nathan Perry goals, Saku Kotkakoivu scored his 3rd to bring this to 5-3. Then quickly after that, Tom Eagles scored and this game was 6-3. After a horrible start, the Calgary Wranglers scored 5 goals in the 2nd period to take a commanding 6-3 lead. DC would score in the 3rd, but Saku Kotkakoivu would put another marker in late in the 3rd, and ultimately the Calgary Wranglers would win this one 7-4. Dexter Vaughn saved 30 of 34, and both Rolf Fizzlebeef Jr and Nathan Perry had 4 points to bring this one home for Calgary. Rookie Saku Kotkakoivu had 2 goals.

 

While against a bottom team, this game was still great for the Wranglers. They showed their balanced offense and young talents.

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REVIEW

 

A nice article man! My favorite part has to be the game recap - I simply adore it when people go deep into games and summarize them like this. It's just a great read, exciting especially if you don't recall the result. The opening part could use some work - maybe making it more about either the player or the team, as it felt a bit like you were still getting your footing with the article. But overall it read well and was very nicely done.

 

8/10

[KC15 340]

Review:  An interesting read in terms of the game recap and how that is an example of both the Calgary hot start and the decent start for the player.  The recap could have a little more color if the description was more than who scored and when.  Maybe add a little description that might be an inference rather than a known fact - Artair McCloud split the defenseman, made a great pass to (insert teammate here) and after the quick pass back one-timed it into the net for his 4th goal on the season.  However a clean read all throughout.  7/10