Training Camp, Day 7

Training camp was held at the E Center today so we were later than usual. We think we missed the good stuff. We were hoping to see the coach making the team do 23,487 laps and then bench press him, but it was mostly just more plays by the time we got there. Hey, it's still hockey, and we were still entertained.

They spent a lot of time working in front of the net while we were there, and that was looking pretty good. We're hoping they worked on their passing before we got there, because if they can't get it in front of the net in the first place, it doesn't do them any good. That seemed to be one of their problems in the pre-season games. We realize there are still a lot of new guys on the team, but the season opens on Friday. That's five days, counting today. They have to start getting used to each other pretty quick. Maybe Coach Colley should make them have a slumber party at the rink. What's the masculine equivalent of braiding each other's hair?

[RANDOM NOTE: We just heard on the radio that the Bridgeport Sound Tigers are still undefeated on their season.]

Actually, there was a lot of talk while we were there. Well, the coaches talked and the players listened. Sometimes they asked questions. That's a good sign. At least the lines of communication are open between players and coaches, even if the players are still a little out of sync.

An interesting note - there were three goaltenders in camp today. Since Parker Van Buskirk is the only goaltender on the Grizzlies' roster currently, we're wondering who those other two guys are. We saw Adrian Denny at the rink watching practice, so we know it wasn't him.

We did get some pictures and video, so we'll post them later tonight.

It's almost here.

Go Grizzlies!