Ride the Wave - The Marlins Nine Game streak

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Second only to the Mexico City Kings in standing, arguably the hottest team in the VHLM right now is the San Diego Marlins. After last night's pair of wins the Marlins stretch out their hot streak to nine wins in regulation and it's no secret how they got here. 

The first and largest reason is their goaltending. Olivier Gauthier has continued to lead the league in goaltending all season long and shows no signs of slowing down. In 42 games he boasts a .925 save percentage with four shutouts and the lowest GAA in the league at 94 among teams running one goaltender. Highest save percentage, most shutouts, and lowest GAA at 2.22. 

 

To support the hottest glove in the VHLM, San Diego's front office has bolstered it's team depth by adding defenseman imthereforyou who locks down the second pairing. Boasting 13 points in 14 games, with a +14 on the ice. On the front end RW Baby Moo Moo was brought in and become an exceptional playmaker for the squad, setting up goals leader Sjin to continue padding his lead over the rest of the league. 11 assists in her first 14 games, the Marlins goal differential will only grow with her offensive IQ leading the way. And to top off the offensive additions, the return of veteran center Kenny Etsa Ramiran has not only bolstered the locker room, but the second line's defensive numbers. In his only six games of season 88, Kenny has 9 points and leads the line in takeaways while also giving the Marlins another rock in the faceoff circle. 

With this added depth Alternate Captain Brad Marchand has been bumped to the second line so that the Marlins could spread their scoring. Marchand, with 50 points in 42 games, has greatly helped the development of the Free Agent Keegan Gamble who erupted with five points in his last two games. With this hot streak showing no signs of slowing down, it would be understandable for any GM to be hesitant to give this team more ammunition at the upcoming trade deadline. Will the Marlins carry this momentum to a cup? Or did they hit the nitrous too early in the race? Only time will tell, but this team is certainly giving fans their money's worth.

 

381 words. 4/30/2023