January 26, 2015
GMHL Wrap Up - Week 16
Week in Review - Week 16:
With final rosters set in place, following the Trade and Signing Deadline earlier in January -- the playoff picture is beginning to form with several top teams facing off earlier in this week of GMHL action!
The Seguin Huskies remain atop the North Division with an impressive 31-5-0 record. Seguin re-affirmed their top seed in the North winning a big game against the Tottenham Steam 6-2 on Sunday. Sitting in second place is the Temiscaming Titans at 29-5-1. Under GMHL veteran coach Tyler Fines, the Titans have overhauled their play style to a defensive first mindset -- allowing just 4 goals over their last six games since Fines took over mid-season. The Rama Aces are having a rough time after being deemed a 'seller' at the deadline, falling in three of their last five, some against lower seeded teams.
In the South, the Tottenham Steam remain atop -- but narrowly behind them is the surging Toronto Attack. The Attack dropped a close battle with the always dangerous Bradford Rattlers squad this weekend, which may prove be the difference in the South's regular season title. The Toronto Blue Ice Jets had a 10 game win streak snapped this weekend by the Temiscaming Titans in a very close 2-1 match. Putting together a solid effort this weekend was the Orangeville Americans, who have quietly won their last two games.
Game of the Week:
The Game of the Week honours go to the Tottenham Steam and Seguin Huskies from Sunday (Jan 25). Each team is the top seed in their respective division and was possibly a preview of the upcoming Russell Cup Playoff finals. Seguin took the match 6-2 final on the strength of goaltender Jan Pechek. Pechek was signed at the deadline by the Huskies and is a high-profile goaltending prospect from the Czech Republic -- having represented his country in several international competitions including the Hlinka Memorial tournament last season.
'Inside the GMHL' Video on Demand:
This week's feature of 'Inside the GMHL' interviews the GMHL's Director of Marketing/Communications and Assistant Coach of the Bradford Bulls Sean Werth. Also, GMHL President Bob Russell weighs in on the happenings of the GMHL.
Russell Cup Playoffs:
The Russell Cup Playoff format has been released. Full details can be seen by clicking the link above.