Recap: 10/14/2006 Predators vs Canucks

October 14th, Wave Twin Center – James and Wade both racked up 5 points as the Burlington Canucks got their 06-07 season off to a fast start with a 9-0 win over the Burlington Predators. Two goals each by James and Wade, along with singles by Matt, Arie, Jack, Dan, and Mark, while Chris stepped up and made 6 saves for the shutout win. The game proved to be a good warmup for next weekend when the competition heats up as the Canucks meet a fast and improved Sharks team. Game time will be 7:00 at the (old) Wave Sports Center.
The Poort boys looked like they all got a nice home-cooked meal from Mama Poort before the game, as they were the only ones to score until the second period when Arie finally broke the family’s scoring streak.
The Predators only had one real chance to score, as a goalie miss-queue while trying the come out and play the puck almost broke Chris’s shutout, but thanks to Dave’s run-in with the goalpost, any damage was prevented.
Overall this was a good opening night, boosting our confidence, and helped us get used to new line mates.
It’s tough to tell our skill level playing against a young team like this, so next week’s game should give us a good idea of what we’re capable of. Everyone needs to come to the game in peak physical condition, so everyone hit the gym and do some good solid off-ice training this week… or just drink one beer less on Friday night. Go Nucks!


Photos courtesy of Jenn. Thanks!