Eagles in the playoffs

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After a great stretch of wins for Roger Eagles and Rome in the last few games they have finished 2nd overall in the VHLE standings. For the longest time they were stuck in the 4th spot but with a few tactic changes and great effort from all players they managed to climb the ranking and set themselves up for hopefully a long playoff run.

Roger was an instrumental part of this climb in the standings and in the final 2 games managed to squeak out the best save percentage in the VHLE. The battle with Aleksanteri Kaskiniemi-Kekkonen went down to the wire as both keepers were tied with the last 2 games remaining. In the end Rogers ended the season with a .932 and AKK with a .931.

 

"It's always a good feeling when you finish on top of a stat leaderboard and I think what is more impressive is the fact that this was my first season in the E where I can in with less experience and skill then all the other goalies" Roger said " This finish has really helped boost my draft potential for any team looking for a future starting goalie"

 

Roger also finished with a 2.5 gaa short of the leader Soju with a 2.4 gaa but with lower skill it is still an impressive feat for a first year VHLE goalie. If Roger can continue this great form heading into the playoffs it can help Rome in a successful VHLE playoff.

 

"While its always great to do well individually, at the end of the day it's team effort. The defenders and everyone on the ice has helped me be the best I can be and its my turn to be my best to try and help these guys win a cup "Roger continued "We have the team capable of winning and I think we have a great shot. These guys have been solid all year and deserve success at the end of the year"

 

The next step for Roger after these playoffs is waiting to see where he will be drafted and what league he will be playing in next season. Whatever team he will go to will have a decision to make in whether he stays in the VHLE for another year or stays up in the VHL to continue his development. Rome fans are hoping that Roger stays focused on the playoff task ahead and not what the future in the draft may hold.

 

" I am always focused on the next game and not looking to far into the future" Roger said " Whatever team drafts me is out of my control and as a team player I will do what that team needs me to do. If they need me to hone my skills in the VHLE for another season then thats what I will do and would most likely be my preference, if whatever team drafts me needs me to step in right away then I think I have also proven that I can play in higher tier leagues and still do very well as I have done here in the E"

 

It will be an interesting next few weeks for Roger and we can't wait to see what will happen.