Gert B. Frobe - Player Profile [1/2]

[NumberJ5 45]

Position: LD

Age:  24

Height: 6'4"

Weight: 220

 

Coming into the minors a bit later than expected, Gert B. Frobe is a tank on the ice. It's been said that if he can't defend it, he'll instead try to destroy which, at a younger age, had a tendency to get him into trouble while racking up PIMS. So joining the league at a later age has helped him to boost his maturity while still wielding a highly physical playing style.

 

Pros:

 

Checking - Frobe has been known to use his large frame to level opposing players who have the misfortune of skating in his direction. Opposing teams will need to take note of where he is on the ice at all times, as a crushing blow can be delivered to any puck carrier at any time. It would be unwise to enter the zone with your head down when "Dirt McGert" is on the ice.

 

Defense - It goes without saying that merely a physical presence on the ice isn't enough to merit a roster spot on any team, luckily Frobe uses his stick and key positioning to establish his shutdown defensive style on the ice. Whether it's eliminating the pass or blocking shots, Frobe's there to do what it takes.

 

Passing - Defense is his wheelhouse, but Frobe knows that it takes points to win games. While he wont be hitting too many clappers from the point, he's aware of who can put the puck in the net and what it takes to get them the opportunities needed to make that happen.

 

Cons:

 

Puck Handling - While he can defend and pass to more offensively inclined players, he'll first need to retain control of the puck. It's not to say he is unable to keep the puck on his stick, but at times he has difficulty doing so. Opposing teams could be quik to a breakout play if he's unable to reign in his puck handling skills... or lack thereof.

 

Skating - While his big frame may be an asset to his physical game, it's proven to be quite a detriment to his ability to move around the ice. If a puck carrie gets behind him, he'd likely have a better chance of using his stick like a javelin to break up the play than actually catching up to him and stopping the play. It's been said that the only time he'll ever outskate another player is if one side of the ice is raised and he's going downhill.

 

Scoring - The Titanic. The Challenger Rocket. The BP Oil Spill. These are famous misses in history with which we can compare the accuracy of Gert B. Frobe's shooting accuracy. Give him an empty net to shoot at and he'll deliver pucks into the crowd with high velocity. There is a reason that Frobe has earned his merits on one side of the ice and it's the same reason as to why he should stay there for most of the game. If only he could envision shots as passes to the net, he might have some success.

 

In summation:

 

Frobe's ability to defend on the ice is a spectacle of physicality and shutdown ability and is a great asset to have when in your own zone. He will establish his physical presence early and often, but let's be honest, he isn't winning any skills competitions any time soon.

 

[Datools 7]

Review:  Love the nickname, love the style of play. Tell us more about Gert's youth, why is he the PIMs guy, what is it about his time in juniors or personal life that made him that kind of player! Great pic and best of luck in the league!