Dick Rash Contagious in First Two Games

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Although he has only played in 2 of Halifax’s last 6 games, Dick Rash is finding ways to show success early in his rookie campaign. In two games he has played in, Rash has assisted on two goals and maintained a +2 rating. When speaking to the media, Rash was most impressed with his +2 rating:

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 ‘Teams have been finding ways to exploit some holes in our defense. It was tough to find success when the other team’s offense is putting up a combined 7 goals in your first two games. Having  a +2 rating over those two games really speaks to my game and how I am trying to establish a physical presence on the ice every night. I want teams to know I’m out there. They should be scared of getting caught with their heads down. If it allows our team to get a few loose pucks here and there I’m all in on pushing a physical agenda’

 

In terms of establishing a physical presence, Rash found himself in the box twice in his two games for a total of 4 PIMs. The penalties? Cross-checking and roughing.

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‘I’m not here to give people passes in front of the net and on the forecheck. If they’re in my way I am going to let them know. I’ll do whatever it takes to get to the puck. If it takes a two hand to the back, I’ll do it. Refs can only catch so much and to be honest I get away with more than they call on me.’

 

Management has yet to comment on how they feel about their gritty rookie. Seeing penalties on the scoresheet for cross-checking and roughing can be tough for managers to swallow, especially for a rookie talent, but Rash has been producing. He even logged a total of 5:59 on the powerplay over his first two games on the ice.

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‘Getting some time on the PP was special. Not a role I played with the Benders but I went with it and continued to play my game. If I can win some battles on the boards and set up scoring opportunities I know I can be a sustainable contributor on the man advantage. Heck, if Vegas can put Baillie on their powerplay and expect success I guess every bender in the league has their chance to shine. Guy is a plug and I hope we go toe-to-toe one day.’

 

Looking forward, Nash just may get that opportunity. Halifax plays Vegas in a home-and-home series. Halifax getting the first home game and then traveling to Vegas. How is Rash feeling about it?

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‘I hope see those puck bunnies out in full support. If I’m going to drop the mitts I better have a biddy waiting for me in the penalty box. But seriously, we need all the home support we can get. It will be tough to go to Vegas and put up a W if we lose the first one at home. Make it a date, hire the neighbors kid to babysit, and get out there and support the 21st.’

 

Looks like Vegas may have a handful when they come to Halifax. Looking forward to it.

[Nykonax 1,551]

Dick Rash Contagious

 

oh no

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7 minutes ago, Nykonax said:

Dick Rash Contagious

 

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[McWolf 3,112]

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Good article, bud