Mississauga Hounds coach benched Mac to protect him

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Mississauga Hounds coach benched Mac to protect him

 

 

Mexico Post Game – Mississauga Hounds Right Winger Michael Mac was polite about being benched during the first night of action, but his team spoke for him.

 

GM Berocka said after the game that he rested Mac because he thought Mexico and Saskatoon would be "taking liberties" with the rookie forward as he is just getting over a shoulder injury. A shoulder he relies on to get off his best asset… that powerful shot.

 

Berocka said Thursday that Mac didn’t like being a spectator.

 

"I believe he wasn’t OK with this when I told him at game time that he wasn’t playing anymore," Berocka said. "Michael wants to be on the ice. As much as he wants to be out there, my job as GM of the Mississauga Hounds is to do what’s best for the organization in those times, and what was best last night was to keep him in the press box until he is 100%. Two games in one night is not easy on the body.

 

"There was no sense exposing him out there. He’s a big-time player for us and we’ve talked about it with my partners between games that we all agreed that it was best for him. I was not surprised by his reaction. He was not happy."

 

Until he is fully healed and back in the lineup, Mac seems vulnerable to bigger teams team that play a heavy game.

 

But he’s not deterred for Night 2 in the VHL. Berocka confirmed that Mac is at 100% and ready to go for the Hounds. Mac was also sure to mention the first line minutes and Powerplay time that was promised, and he is expecting.

 

"Watching the guys out there skate in a 5-2 game, in a physical game like that, I want to be out there with them," Mac said. "We looked like we could really use my offense against Mexico City. But you’ve got to listen to the coach. He knows what’s best. He wanted me to rest. I’ll get my chance here soon and will show you what I’m made of."

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