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Rookie Camp, Day 1


We've finally got the wireless up and running here at Kettler, so let's get to some of the sights and sounds of Rookie Camp, Day 1.

Nicklas Backstrom beats Neuvrith twice in shooting drills on the table side of the rink (where we are located). Neuvirth has looked solid, though in the drills he knows where the shot is coming from.

Francois Bouchard hit a crossbar so hard the puck hopped over the netting, causing a mad rush among fans to get the puck. Okay, one guy.

The kids are now working on one-on-one drills where the defense has late help. First battle was Beagle and Hunt, advantage Hunt.

BallHype: hype it up!


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15 Comments on "Rookie Camp, Day 1"

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Posted by SovSport, September 8, 2007 4:27 PM

I fell like I am there! Great job!

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Posted by pgreene, September 8, 2007 7:33 PM

excellent work. thanks for the updates for those of us hundreds of miles away.

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Posted by Strikeman, September 8, 2007 8:06 PM

Nice job.

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Posted by Poke06, September 8, 2007 8:44 PM

Thanks and appreciate the update. Wish I were there...

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Posted by Gustafsson, September 8, 2007 9:10 PM

Fine work, Empty. It's nice to read about some puck while viewing the Atlantic from OBX.

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Posted by norske, September 8, 2007 9:18 PM

Nice job, E.M. I'm very happy to hear that Pokulok caught your eye, and that he is apparently healthy enough to participate fully this time around. Maybe there's some hope there after all.

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Posted by sk84fun_dc, September 8, 2007 10:09 PM

Nice job - Saw you typing away up there; Pokulok caught my eye, as well. Like the last 2 camps (dev camp 06 & 07), Joudrey and Gordon played well together.

and about "Gordon shouting the J.F. Fortin Memorial “Wheel! Wheel!�

You are not kdding!

After the rookie camp prospects left the ice, Bourque, Fehr, Steckel and Green took the ice. Didn't stay around too long to see if anyone else skated, but it was nice to see Fehr on the ice.

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Posted by capitalgoodie, September 9, 2007 2:09 AM

Superb stuff Empty.

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Posted by Zack, September 9, 2007 2:49 AM

Thanks for the updates.

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Posted by The Dark Ranger, September 9, 2007 5:54 AM

I cannot wait until we all have something REAL to talk about. You get away with more though...

tdr

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Posted by Doug, September 9, 2007 8:55 PM

I was there myself; your report is on the money. Both my wife and I attended Sunday's drills as well.
db

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Posted by pepper, September 10, 2007 6:03 AM

Could someone explain to me the J.F. Fortin Memorial?

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Posted by Doug, September 12, 2007 2:54 AM

Such a great day with day one--could you do Sunday, Monday and Tuesday as well? (Please)
v/r
Doug

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Posted by rtg44566, September 12, 2007 7:17 AM

Thanks for taking the time to recap.

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Posted by pepper, September 12, 2007 4:23 PM

I guess it will remain a mystery to only me . . .

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