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Post by swarfiga on Mar 17, 2017 7:19:26 GMT
So flyers have announced that Chad Smith remains with them for the final few games this season, and to be fair although it's very late they've drummed up a decent bit of PR regards a local boy for a change which is a positive. I haven't seen a lot of him at the kestrels and missed some games recently, do we think he's got a big future at the club? Certainly a breath of fresh air seeing a youngster come through, thoughts?
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Post by sparkymark75 on Mar 17, 2017 8:19:09 GMT
I'll hold my hands up and say I've never really watched the Kestrels so don't get involved in debates with particular youngsters coming through. However, one thing that I noticed in his first shift was his skating and fitness. He kept up with the play well and back checked hard. He's not been on the ice long enough to have much of an impact on the game yet but definitely looks like one to watch. Hopefully he gets more ice time over the next couple of seasons and secures himself a slot on a line.
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Post by coloradoflyer on Mar 17, 2017 9:20:00 GMT
heard he has good set of wheels on him
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Post by ronniemac on Mar 17, 2017 10:07:28 GMT
Chad had a few shifts in Edinburgh and showed a lot of promise, he does have good wheels and worked both ends of the ice well. In the last period he overtook a much larger defenceman going over the blue line cut under him then shielded the puck very well before getting a good shot away, I thought his positional play was very good and showed bags of confidence in the shifts he had, pity he wasn't taller which would help him in the EIHL but lack of size doesn't seem to stop the likes of Garret Milan. On the whole I would say he is a better team player than Gunny and miles more talented than Scoon, getting blooded at this time of year will make him hungry for more action next season.... hopefully at Fife.
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Post by flyer1990 on Mar 17, 2017 10:34:56 GMT
Seen a few of the Kestrels games over the last couple seasons and Chad has always stuck out. Good skater with plenty speed and skill. If the club shows faith in him and gives him regular minutes next year he will develop into a great player. Hopefully not the last we see make the step up over the next year or so.
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Post by waterboy on Mar 17, 2017 13:02:55 GMT
But isnt the jump from the SNL to the EIHL massive, how can we expect anyone from the Kestrels to step up and play for the flyers................
Really chuffed for the kid hope this is finally the dawn of new talent getting the right opportunity with the flyers.
I mean its not like they have stopped another player from training with the team who also play for GB U18's is it!!!
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Post by drwho on Mar 17, 2017 13:27:14 GMT
Chad had a few shifts in Edinburgh and showed a lot of promise, he does have good wheels and worked both ends of the ice well. In the last period he overtook a much larger defenceman going over the blue line cut under him then shielded the puck very well before getting a good shot away, I thought his positional play was very good and showed bags of confidence in the shifts he had, pity he wasn't taller which would help him in the EIHL but lack of size doesn't seem to stop the likes of Garret Milan. On the whole I would say he is a better team player than Gunny and miles more talented than Scoon, getting blooded at this time of year will make him hungry for more action next season.... hopefully at Fife. Sorry. But that's a stupid comment to be honest. Size means nothing. That's been proven over the years in some of the best leagues in the world, as well as here in Fife
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Post by waterboy on Mar 17, 2017 14:17:54 GMT
Size does mean something in hockey always has always will, doesn't mean smaller guys cant make it but they do face challenges bigger guys generally don't.
To be fair to Ronnie he didnt knock the kid he only said it would be nice if he was a little taller to play in what is a very physical league.
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Post by swarfiga on Mar 17, 2017 15:10:40 GMT
Chad had a few shifts in Edinburgh and showed a lot of promise, he does have good wheels and worked both ends of the ice well. In the last period he overtook a much larger defenceman going over the blue line cut under him then shielded the puck very well before getting a good shot away, I thought his positional play was very good and showed bags of confidence in the shifts he had, pity he wasn't taller which would help him in the EIHL but lack of size doesn't seem to stop the likes of Garret Milan. On the whole I would say he is a better team player than Gunny and miles more talented than Scoon, getting blooded at this time of year will make him hungry for more action next season.... hopefully at Fife. Sorry. But that's a stupid comment to be honest. Size means nothing. That's been proven over the years in some of the best leagues in the world, as well as here in Fife Every hockey team needs size to be successful, but you need a mix, if you've got a team of big strong guys you'll get out skilled, if you've got a team of smaller fast skill guys you'll get run through, need both.
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Post by pink on Mar 17, 2017 15:36:15 GMT
Was Doug Smail or Mark Morrison tall no to name a few
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Post by swarfiga on Mar 17, 2017 15:49:56 GMT
Was Doug Smail or Mark Morrison tall no to name a few No but Laurie Boschman and Ryan Kummu their team mates were, to name a few
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Post by ronniemac on Mar 17, 2017 23:49:05 GMT
drwho,
I honestly think you have not understood my comments.....jeez i think its plainly obvious i was praising the lad up. Since this forum started i have stated on many occasions i would prefer to see less imports in the game and more local lads on show but at the same time to me the Great Night Out is not Kestrels level, i think a 50/50 split would be ample to satisfy all supporters needs .......it worked before. On the subject of height i would say being 6ft is an asset in the EIHL and people that disagree have obviously never been run over in a game by somebody that size.....lol.
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Post by --G-- on Mar 24, 2017 15:17:57 GMT
The truth is, if you are a short player, you need to have an edge. Either skill, speed, or toughness. But you need something extra to make up for your lack of stature.
That said, the kid looks good, he will be getting it a little easier as he still has a facemask, but id say throwing them in young is a good idea. Glad to see a new face in the line up, that is not just a bench warmer.
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Post by daviejojo on Apr 3, 2017 14:48:35 GMT
The sad thing is, since they announced he'd stay, he barely touched the ice.
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Post by waterboy on Apr 5, 2017 18:11:40 GMT
Well Chad and Caly Robertson are both playing for the GB u18's first game was today and it was a 3-1 win. Caly Robertson scoring the first 2 goals for GB. Funny to think the flyers coaches didn't see him as worthy off training with them anymore.
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