The
Whalers depth is a dangerous weapon. Even as some key players, starting
goaltender Scott Wedgewood, Forwards J.T. Miller, Rickard Rakell and defenceman
Dario Truttman, are busy contributing to the World Juniors – Plymouth still
seems to dominate both offensively and defensively.
In
the past 5 games, Plymouth has won 4 and scored a total of 26 goals with allowing
13 goals against in those 5 games. Backup goaltender Matt Mahalak has been
strong in between the pipes in Wedgewood’s absence. Malahak put up 3 W’s this
past weekend, ending December with a 5-1 record. December was Matt’s worst
statistical month posting a .933 SV% and a 2.33 Goals against.
Beau
Schmitz, Whalers captain, was announced OHL’s player of the week for December
26th- January 1st. Schmitz notched 4 goals, 1 assist and
was a +8 in the past 3 games. He is the first defensemen in the OHL to win the
honor this season. But Schmitz isn’t the only one stepping up offensively, Alex
Aleardi put up 4 goals, 9 points and a plus 6; in addition, Stefan Noesen had 5
tallies with 7 points and a +4.
Speaking
of forward Stefan Noesen, he inked a three-year entry level contract with the
Ottawa Senators last week. The deal is similar to many players getting signed
this year, $925,000 plus bonuses for a cap hit over $1.1million a season.
The
Whalers have won 3 straight since winter break and hope to keep that streak
alive as January continues. Plymouth has three games this weekend. A home and
home with Saginaw, who could have a new roster look real soon, and the Whalers
end the weekend Sunday in Sarnia where they could be going up against some new
faces (Spooner, Brace, Anderson). It is that time of year after all.
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