OHL Owen Sound Attack

Attack Look for Milestones on Weekend

Published on March 10, 2011 under Ontario Hockey League (OHL)
Owen Sound Attack News Release


The playoff picture in the Western Conference just may be a little clearer after this weekend and when the dust settles, Attack Head Coach Mark Reeds knows exactly where he wants his squad to be. "This is obviously a big weekend coming up. We have stressed to the players that preparation is key and that every game from here on in is a must win."

Travel should not be much of an issue with the squad as they left Wednesday evening, arriving in Windsor a full day ahead of their Thursday night contest against the Spitfires. Following the game in Windsor, the team will travel to Kitchener where they will stay and prepare for their contest against the Rangers. But nobody on the Attack coaching staff is looking past Thursday night's game. "Windsor is a very talented team and if you give them enough opportunities, they can bury you, especially on the power play.", Reeds stated. "We have to play a physical road game, but also keep our emotions in check if we wish to be successful." The game can be heard live on Grey Motors Bear Radio with Fred Wallace on 560 CFOS or seen live on local Rogers Channel 53 at 7:00pm.

Friday night, the Owen Sound Attack will hit primetime on Rogers Sportsnet against the Kitchener Rangers. The Attack and Rangers are in a tight battle for the MidWest division crown and Friday's contest will go a long way in determining the winner. Both teams will have played 63 games, which makes Thursday's results in Windsor all the more important. The Attack has won four out of five meetings against the Rangers this season, winning all three at home and splitting two decisions on the road. Viewers on any network can tune into Rogers Sportsnet at 7:00pm or listen live with Fred Wallace on Grey Motors Bear Radio.

Saturday evening could be a potential first round playoff match up, pitting the Attack against the London Knights. The Knights have had reasonable success against the Attack this season, winning three out of four contests, two of the three being on home ice for London. The Attack has not lost in regulation on home ice since January 22nd, with their only extra time loss occurring on February 20th vs. Oshawa. Tickets are available by visiting the Attack Box Office in the front lobby of the Harry Lumley Bayshore Community Centre, calling the box office at (519) 371-7452 or online by visiting www.attackhockey.com .

Injury Update

- Attack Goaltender Scott Stajcer has resumed "light" practicing and will begin to take on a heavier workload. While he is still far ahead of schedule, a timeline has not been set for Scott's return

- Attack Goaltender Michael Zador has returned to the lineup after an upper body injury.

- D Geoffrey Schemitsch will resume skating shortly and is expected to be back in the lineup for the Attack's first playoff game

News and Notes

- Terry Virtue, our Assistant Coach has won more games the past four years than any other coach or assistant in the CHL. Terry was an associate with Tri-Cities for three years before joining us where he compiled 148 wins. Adding the 41 we have won so far this season, it gives him 189..the next closest is Bob Jones from Windsor at 183.

- Attack Captain Garrett Wilson is 8 goals away from 100 career regular season goals with 6 games remaining

- Overage forward Robby Mignardi is 4 goals away from 100 career regular season goals with 6 games remaining

- Attack Assistant Captain Joey Hishon is 2 points away from 250 career regular season points

- Michael Halmo and Liam Heelis both need 2 goals to reach 20. This would give the Attack 7- 20 goal scorers

- Robby Mignardi and Andrew Fritsch both need 3 goals to reach 30. This would give the Attack 4 - 30 goal scorers

- Garrett Wilson needs 2 goals, while Joey Hishon needs 6 goals to reach 40.

- Attack Goaltender Jordan Binnington has 30 career wins as a 17 year old with 6 games remaining. Curtis Sanford holds the all time Owen Sound record with 65 career wins. Jordan's 30 wins is more than any other 17 year old in the history of the Owen Sound Franchise.

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