Mistele and Trochek help the Whalers beat Bramptom

 

 

Yesterday, the Whalers beat the Brampton Battalion 4-2. I was looking forward to this game because it was going to be Vincent Trochek's first game with the Whalers. Trochek used to kill the Whalers when he was with Saginaw and it is great to have him on our team now. He is really skilled and scores, and throws checks and he is a pest. My dad says he is the most underrated player in the OHL. I just know I like him.

Before the pre-game warmups, me and my brother Alex stood at the Whalers tunnel like we always do waiting for them to come out and slap their hands as they are walking to the ice. I had my hand out and most of the Whalers got it but Trochek didn't and I thought well maybe he doesn't slap hands but that is ok as long as he plays good. I see Trochek is number 25 now and not 89 like he was with Saginaw because I don't think the Whalers do those real high numbers. Well anyway, when the pre-game warmups were over and the players were coming off the ice, Trochek gave me a puck which was very cool. I heard when he was younger he played on Little Caesars which is cool because some kids on my team play for Little Caesars too and they are the best players.

Well the Whalers played pretty well and beat Brampton 4-2. Matt Mistele scored two goals. The first was when he was in the slot in front of the net and got a pass and shot it in. The second was a really pretty passing play on a break and he got a pass on left wing and put a quick shot in. I give Mistele the Whaler Town player of the game. Trochek got two assists and was doing playmaking and throwing checks too. The Whalers are really starting to click right now.

My old school, Orchard Hills Elementary in Novi was at the game and sang the National Anthems and I took some pictures and maybe I will put some up here.

Tonight is Country Night at Compuware Arena and there is a concert by a country band, Annabelle Road after the game. I saw them play last year and maybe I will stay this year and watch them again. I am not a big country western fan though but that is ok.