But in practice, the kids are putting the puck in the nets much better than in the past. We will be able to put some solid lines together. That will give us good balance at all times, and help us for our power-play options. Gilkerson played on boys' teams in Somerset, while Hughes earned Academic All-State honors and was part of a Chaska squad that qualified for the state tournament her senior year. With just one senior lost from the defensive pairings, the returning defenders are strong and experienced.
Defense wins games.
You play defense all over the rink. All-Tournament Team selection at Austin. She has some big shoes to fill, but I think Jodi is very capable of filling those shoes. New assistant coaches bring experience to bench One of the key additions to the Auggie season may not be on the ice, but on the bench. Pohtilla added veteran high school coaches Barb Halbrehder and Bill Halbrehder as assistant coaches this season.