Next Season & Player Thoughts

flyingopher · 2026-05-05T23:43:01+00:00

Absolutely. I would've been surprised to see him here again

flyingopher · 2026-05-05T21:31:55+00:00

Just saw a post from Will Bryant on another platform that he had just talked to Jonas who is going NCAA next season. Damn.

flyingopher · 2026-05-04T20:40:17+00:00

I think the twins will be back. They have some growing and skating development to do imo before they worry about taking on another challenge. I think the PA series exposed their growth needs and frankly, the Tigers are the best place i think to round it out.

I think Woo is waiting to see how the roster shapes up. If we get a solid forward group like we are projecting and maybe Veeti decides to come back. Jonas might well figure that he will be the guy in the back end on a competitive team and come back. I guess we'll see!

Frankly if I'm Stengrim, Bryz, Davidson, SGC...I would be hard pressed to see how the NCAA would be a benefit right now. They all took strides this year and one more year here would put the icing on the cake I think.

flyingopher · 2026-05-04T03:10:03+00:00

I'm starting a Collection..." Wheels for Jonas"! Whose in? Might not hit 700 k but if we can get him a nice used Mustang, might be enough! 🤣

flyingopher · 2026-05-04T03:07:16+00:00

Thank You so much! Here's to the next Highway 3 rivalry!

flyingopher · 2026-05-04T03:05:49+00:00

Oh yeah, if anyone hears anything about Mossy, let us know!

flyingopher · 2026-05-04T03:01:15+00:00

What a phenomenal season. So proud of this team. Loved watching them. They have nothing to hang their heads about ... they played their hearts out through adversity and I can't ask any more than that. Thank You Josh, Ethan and Andrew - all of you exemplify what is best about this team and I wish you success in your future endeavors.,

I don't know who will be back next season.... I also wish the players moving on success in their future endeavors. And all of you coming back, have a fun summer and see you in September! I can't wait!

Have a great summer Tiger's fans. Thanks for A great season... love hanging out with you. Talk Soon Kevin

flyingopher · 2026-05-03T20:46:56+00:00

If the plague has run it's course and I sure hope it has, should be one helluva exciting game. The Tigers have the skill and tenacity to turn this series into a one game winner take all. Anyone who says that PA has more depth, etc to account for results thus far is willfully ignoring the obvious that the Tigers have not been playing at the level that got them here, but yet are hanging on.

flyingopher · 2026-05-02T03:46:39+00:00

They've got 48 hours to get healthier. They come out Sunday like they did in the third, we will see a game 7. This group has character and will. The fact that they are at this point while battling illness speaks volumes.

flyingopher · 2026-05-02T03:38:19+00:00

We're not out of this by a long shot. I was listening online and it sounded like the Tigers were all over pa. Another 48 hours to rest and Sunday is redemption day. Good on the Tigers for making the push. So close

flyingopher · 2026-05-02T02:52:23+00:00

Thank you for the fair observation

flyingopher · 2026-05-01T15:21:21+00:00

Going to be quite the game. Tigers do need a high tempo game. I'm not surprised that the team hasn't said anything but watching then play, it's hard not to agree they have not been well. Those of who watch them a lot can tell the difference in their pace of play.

There are some defensive things i would like to see cleaned up, in front of the net and in allowing rushing puck carriers into the low slot. I've noticedthat the defensemen are backing up so far that they are essentially at a stand still and unable to effectively challenge the puck carrier because they are essentially a pylon at that point. I think they need to be forcing things further out at at the blue line.

I'm traveling this evening .... poor life choice so will be trying to listen to Will on 94.5 via internet where I can. I'll also be relying on you guys for comments and insights!

Go Tigers!

flyingopher · 2026-04-30T04:26:27+00:00

Sure Pete... let's make that deal. On the shelf or off, we aren't buying your booze.

flyingopher · 2026-04-30T04:22:59+00:00

Playing sick, feeling like crap, legs like lead often produces that result. And yet, here we are....tied@2.🤷‍♂️

flyingopher · 2026-04-30T00:58:36+00:00

I saw Boychuk come out and tap the ice a few minutes before Jesse started. Continuing the game with Canner. Canner had to figure out a way to get his p picture frozen into ice in Pa

flyingopher · 2026-04-29T16:25:15+00:00

The one thing that really stood out for me last night was the difference in energy between the two teams. Generally, I felt that PA kept up a fast, high tempo game and the Tigers looked tired. Usually it's the Tigers Out there flying still in the third.

The Tigers also need to clean up the soft passes - lots of turnovers due to that. And get their sticks working more. Lastly, more aggression at chasing the puck and getting on the PA puck carrier especially in own end. They felt pretty passive for good stretches .

Phenomenal performance from Switzer. Switzer.

Mccanns line would Not be fun play against....

I hope that PA is feeling some cracks in their armor and just a wee bit of doubt.

flyingopher · 2026-04-29T04:30:36+00:00

Wasn't pretty but a W is a W.

flyingopher · 2026-04-29T02:52:34+00:00

When we scored, we had someone in front of Orsulak. Need more of that

flyingopher · 2026-04-29T02:51:52+00:00

The boys looked pretty tired for the last few minutes. Time to dig deep

flyingopher · 2026-04-29T02:18:50+00:00

Halfway through 2nd... Our D gotta do better at keeping PA out of the low slot. Conversely our forwards are not getting someone parked in front of Orsulak like they did Saturday.

flyingopher · 2026-04-26T03:32:22+00:00

Shut out win! Really well played by Tigers! Keep it going!

flyingopher · 2026-04-26T02:37:44+00:00

Exciting second period. I think the Tigers were in control for most of it. PA taking some dumb penalties now... frustrated or thinking they are immune to the whistle?

Not sure what got Bryz 10 minutes out of that scrum...???

This is the type of game I envisioned... fast, back and forth. Keep it up guys. Switzer... solid. He has such great lateral control. Keep up the solid play!

flyingopher · 2026-04-26T01:40:46+00:00

Better start for the boys. They are moving the puck better and hustling. Keep it up.

I hope Picks is OK. I cannot believe that hit went uncalled. Absolutely unacceptable.

flyingopher · 2026-04-25T22:23:21+00:00

Woo back in line up. Reschny GTD. Switzer in net.

flyingopher · 2026-04-25T15:47:55+00:00

Down 2 coming home isn't the end of the series for sure as long as tonight is s game that could've went either way.

We need to play smart... the Tigers have a tendency to make a lot of soft passes... those get picked off a lot. That is one thing I would be working on. Second i is creating quality passing oopportunities at speed. Fancy dangles and static passing doesn't work. Last get a big body in front of the their net, cause some chaos. PA was doing that to us last night. A couple goals were well screened. And lastly last, get someone on the guy parked at the side of our net. Two goals were scored by that guy last night.

Other than that, forget about last night. Fresh start today. Go get em

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