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Surging Americans Lead the League

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Off to arguably their best start in franchise history, the New York Americans are still looking to get better. Xin Xie Xiao had a pair of goals including the game winner, and the New York Americans beat the Helsinki Titans for the second time in a row in the back to back series with a 3-0 win. Odin Tordahl added another goal and Andrey Zadorov had 3 assists as the surging Americans shutout the Titans in back to back games.

 

“We’re doing really well right now. I think we’re 17-2 and but everyone in the locker room thinks we can do better. That’s the exciting part, to think there are things we can do to be a better team. XXX has been on a tear lately and everything he is putting on net seems to be going in. Him and Odie have been a great pair out there, always dangerous and making things happen. Slaughter is always at the right place at the right time and is supporting them with great decisions and smart plays. “ – Assistant Coach Rick Mercer

 

 

The Americans are top team in the league so far just 1/3 into the season with a record of 17-0-2. Odin Tordahl is leading the league with 39 points and teammate Xin Xie Xiao is sitting second in the league with 35 points. Odin is also leading the league with 19 goals and Xin is leading the league in plus/minus. The goalie tandem, that was a questioned move in the off season by GM ADV has been solid thus far though Tuomas Tukio has gotten the majority of the game starts but proven the pickup has been good for the team success.

 

In other news, Jakob Linholm has started off his VHL career fairly decently. A solid all-around player, he has been producing at just shy of 0.5ppg playing with Kellinger and Laich. There is quite a bit of promise in Linholm, a player drafted in S37 whom has put up great numbers in the VHLM. Projected as a solid top six player, Linholm is adapting to the pro game nicely. He skates well, isn’t a liability in his own end and has a great nose for the net. With the exit of Simon Tremblay to the Wranglers, Linholm will have to take charge of the opportunity to solidify himself in the vacant spot. Big shoes to fill (Tremblay was one of the top scorers during his time with the Americans) but ultimately the staff believe he can get there in time.

 

 

Newcomer Wesley Kellinger has also been a great presence on the second line. Not only has he been putting up points, he has been a great veteran presence for youngsters Logan Laich and Linholm. While perhaps not as used to being in a secondary role, Kellinger has thrived in the position and reportedly has been pleased with the team success.

 

Unsung hero and sometimes forgotten on the score sheet is Logan Laich whom leads the team in hits with 82. His punishing style of game has endeared him to fans and his can do attitude is always encouraging in the locker room. A great team player, and a vocal leader in the locker room, Laich has all the makings of a future team leader.

 

With a great collection of star power and youth moving forward, it remains to be seen how the Americans will fare in the playoffs, and how the youngsters on the team will deal with the tough grind as the season drags on.

Edited May 27, 2014 by tfong

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 Assistant Coach Rick Mercer

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Nice read. Looks like the Americans, and most of their roster, is off to a really good start. There was a lot of questions about that FA pick in Tukio, but I personally think it was a good move to strengthen the Americans. Good luck with the rest of the season.

 

Grammar: 2/2

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Looks good.

 

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