2011-2012 CHL, NCAA & European Prospects Thread - Part II

Darius Dangleaitis · 04-06-2012, 05:12 PM

Just relaying what I see on twitter (it was me that posted the news re: him waiting until after the semester).

That dude is a Michigan hockey beat writer, so he has his finger on the pulse of the team for sure.

Darius Dangleaitis · 04-06-2012, 05:15 PM

Wedge in goal for the Whale tonight against Kitchener. Plymouth has home ice advantage for this series.

Wedge's stat line for the first round:

4-2, 2.31, .929

CJ Richey · 04-06-2012, 06:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Darius Dangleaitis

Just relaying what I see on twitter (it was me that posted the news re: him waiting until after the semester).

That dude is a Michigan hockey beat writer, so he has his finger on the pulse of the team for sure.

I know I follow him as well. I just don't think Conte's comments were indicating what Merrill might do.

Nova III · 04-06-2012, 06:16 PM

They haven't had any contract talks and even though Merrill said he wanted to wait until the end of the academic year everyone assumes he will stay for his junior year. They are putting a lot of pressure on him but I guess that comes with associating with people/dickheads. /rant

Saugus · 04-06-2012, 09:45 PM

Plymouth lost 2-0 to Kitchener tonight, Wedge had 28 saves on 30 shots. Kitchener leads the series 1-0.

Darius Dangleaitis · 04-08-2012, 03:21 PM

Wedge and the Whale are back at it tonight against Kitchener. Hopefully they can get back on the right track and provide him with a little offensive help.

Ronnie Bass · 04-08-2012, 04:18 PM

Wedgie the Whale sounds like a ice cream cake from Carvel.

Saugus · 04-08-2012, 08:25 PM

Plymouth won 2-0 tonight, Wedge had a 26 save shutout. Series is now tied at 1.

Darius Dangleaitis · 04-08-2012, 08:26 PM

Plymouth wins 2-0, Wedgewood gets the shutout. Series is tied at 1.

CJ Richey · 04-08-2012, 08:50 PM

Wedgewood with a .937 SV% in the first 8 games. Kids alright

Eggers · 04-08-2012, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Saugus

Plymouth won 2-0 tonight, Wedge had a 26 save shutout. Series is now tied at 1.

I ****in' love this kid. He knows how to step it up.

Drewr15 · 04-08-2012, 09:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Ronnie Bass

Wedgie the Whale sounds like a ice cream cake from Carvel.

I think I am one of the few old enough to get that one.

Saugus · 04-09-2012, 07:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Drewr15

I think I am one of the few old enough to get that one.

You don't have to be old to get it, they still make Fudgie the Whales.

**njdevsfn95** · 04-09-2012, 08:47 AM

So our future playoff avatars are either Star Wars or Carvel?

Good to know.

FirmestPiano · 04-09-2012, 11:14 AM

On the matter of Wedgewood.

Saw one of his saves from the Guelph series in this video and thought it was worth sharing. Pretty sick save.

Save at 2:15

Tao Jones · 04-09-2012, 11:14 AM

Drewr15 · 04-09-2012, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Saugus

You don't have to be old to get it, they still make Fudgie the Whales.

I just remember the old commercials from when I was young like the one TAO posted. I had no idea they still made them. Hmm, birthday next month - maybe I will make it a throwback one and get Fudgie.

All that aside - Wedge looks like he has got the potential that's for sure.

FirmestPiano · 04-09-2012, 04:17 PM

Nice article on Wedgewood's shutout last night too.

http://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/junio...d_john_gibson/

Liked these quotes.

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"You got two world junior goaltenders, so that's a great story -- a great side story," Spott said. "These kids are world-class goaltenders. They're both going to be NHL goaltenders. That's definitely a treat."

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Wedgewood, whose first playoff start was a 70-save gem in a losing cause against Windsor two years ago, points to his experience as being a difference between him and the quick-learning Gibson.

"Goaltending's huge in a playoff series," he said. "I've always kind of lived for this part of year. It's the most fun and a lot of pressure and you can't make too many mistakes."

Will be real interesting to follow his development, now in the OHL playoffs and then presumably in the AHL next season.

CharlieGirl · 04-09-2012, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Darius Dangleaitis

Plymouth wins 2-0, Wedgewood gets the shutout. Series is tied at 1.

In fairness, it was probably the easiest shutout of Wedgewood's career. Kitchener made it very easy on him.

But damn you guys for having him -- he's very, very good.

Saugus · 04-09-2012, 05:05 PM

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But damn you guys for having him -- he's very, very good.

You seem to be saying this a lot recently.

Team Concept · 04-09-2012, 06:37 PM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3urwTGqxwZ0

CharlieGirl · 04-10-2012, 08:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Saugus

You seem to be saying this a lot recently.

The Devils seem to be lowering the number of ex-Kitchener guys (other than Clarkson and Uncle Petey), so if that trend continues, we're good.

But I do envy you guys having Wedgewood in the system. That's just not fair.

DatBoyJPP · 04-10-2012, 08:33 PM

Whalers win 4-3. up 2-1 in series

Darius Dangleaitis · 04-11-2012, 07:38 PM

The Whalers are down 4-1 after two.

From the sound of it, however (and by that I mean the Whalers twitter feed), it's no fault of Wedge's. He's making a number of huge saves.

CJ Richey · 04-11-2012, 07:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Darius Dangleaitis

The Whalers are down 4-1 after two.

From the sound of it, however (and by that I mean the Whalers twitter feed), it's no fault of Wedge's. He's making a number of huge saves.

Faced 30 shots in 2 periods.