Smarch 2,943 Posted October 28, 2013 Share Posted October 28, 2013 Lynx looking to pull away from the pack After playing 26 games so far in the VHLM season, the Ottawa Lynx currently find themselves seven points ahead of the Minot Gladiators for first place in the VHLMs North American conference. With only five losses so far on the season it looks as though the Lynx will be the team to beat this season thanks in large part to the roster assembled by their General Manager. Today we’ll look at the roster and how they've progressed on the ice so far this season. Plenty to celebrate about for Ottawa so far this year Mike Szatkowski Jr. After being taken second overall by the Lynx in the latest VHLM Dispersal Draft big things were expected by Szatkowski even before he stepped on the ice for the Lynx. The last line of defense for the Lynx, Szatkowski has really started to hone his game after what could be considered a slow start for the young phenom. Szatkowski has started all 26 games this season for the Lynx and leads the VHLM with 21 wins so far on the young season. Szatkowski also sits second in the league behind Gladiators back-stopper Que Cumberbatch with a save percentage of .905 and goals against average of 2.35. The Lynx will need Szatkowski to continue to keep improving on his great season for the team to have any chance at hopefully bringing home the Founders cup at the end of the season. Robin Gow Another draft choice in the past VHLM Dispersal Draft for the Lynx, Robin has been extremely impressive in the first season in the VHLM. Gow has been an offensive force for the team posting 16 goals and 35 assists so far on the young season. Gow has also been a key component on the power play for the Lynx with 11 of his fifty-one points coming with the man advantage. Gow was the fourth overall pick by the Lynx and like Szatkowski big things were expected from the center man who hails from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. If Gow continues on his horrid pace throughout the entire season, look for the youngster to be in contention for league MVP at the end of the season. Frédérik Ernst Ernst was acquired by the Lynx from the Turku Outlaws after his first season last year in the VHLM. Ernst didn’t have a spectacular season with the Outlaws in his first VHLM season, putting up just three goals and forty-seven points in seventy-two games. Ernst did show the potential VHL scouts have been shouting all season finally during the seven games the Outlaws played in the post-season, putting up seven points in seven games in the first round loss against the Iron Eagles. Ernst has shown his potential in his second full season in the VHLM already almost surpassing his point totals from last season. Ernst currently has eight goals and 34 assists for the Lynx his season, which is good enough for fourth on the Lynx scoring sheets. After being selected in the first round of the VHL Entry Draft last season Ernst had a lot to prove to Express management and himself in terms of production and it seems he has found his groove. Brennan McQueen The only player on the list who has already played a full season in front of the Ottawa faithful, McQueen was honored by the club this season with the teams’ captaincy. McQueen seems to be very impatient with his progress for far on the season but the members inside the locker room would tell a much different tale that that from McQueen’s own mouth. Nineteen goals and ten assists in good enough for a point per game pace for the young forward, but being the professional McQueen is he isn’t happy with just a point per game. McQueen has the second most goals on the Lynx roster behind that of newly acquired forward Jeevan Samuelsson. McQueen is a constant professional on and off the ice, with the results that McQueen wishes coming to him sooner then he believes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fire Tortorella 2,653 Posted October 28, 2013 Share Posted October 28, 2013 Side note: Are we ever going to get the VHL and VHLM icons back? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike 708 Posted October 28, 2013 Share Posted October 28, 2013 Rumor has it that Szatkowski Jr. may slack off as the season progresses to stay in the minors at 174 TPE? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toast 887 Posted November 2, 2013 Share Posted November 2, 2013 Content: 3/3 - Good look at some of the biggest players on the Ottawa roster. You guys have been having a great season so far, and who is to question it with a team like that. Good piece. Grammar: 2/2 - Just a few things VHLMs North American conference -> VHLM's North American conference numbers 10 and over need to be written out in number form teams’ -> team's Appearance: 1/1 - That small writing hurt my eyes tbh. Good thing you had the team pictures splitting it up, Overall: 6/6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eaglesfan036 4,583 Posted November 3, 2013 Share Posted November 3, 2013 Content: 3/3 - Good look at who's doing well on our team. I wish I was on there, but RGIII is sucking so bad right now . Who cares though, we have only lost 5 games! Grammar: 2/2 - Couldn't find anything else, nice job. Appearance: 1/1 - Please use a bigger font next time. Overall: 6/6 Final: 6/6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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