Kelowna....

Well, that was the Rockets weekend, and I guess Parents Weekend part 1? It was an odd weekend to have the parents in, unless the Hawks are planning another weekend after the deadline? I expected the team to introduce the parents as they have in years past, but I guess that was a different event?

On the ice, the team is staying with the hot hand in Mac Carruth. He is getting better and better... His numbers through the first month or so are outstanding. He is currently first in GAA and save percentage...

The Hawks overall seem to be hitting their stride. I think Nino was pressing way too much on Friday night, so it was good to see him relax a bit and play better on Saturday. As for the team, is 110 points within their reach? Is a 50 goal scorer, 100 points, yes and yes and yes. Ty and Sven are tearing it up as 17s with their scoring and with Nino back the Hawks have line 1a and line 1b. Both are going to score and teams are going to stack their D against Ryan, Brad and Nino, so Ty, Sven and Teal will have room to put up points.

One last thought... now that Portland has an open overage spot, wouldn't Tyler Johnston from Spokane look good in a Hawk Sweater for the rest of the season? He has won a Memorial Cup, knows the league and would add some real gritty experience to the roster...