The 6 point loss dropped the Coyotes to 0-3-1 on the season, as the Coyotes came out flat footed and not playing very aggressively. Last year, the Tornados shut out the Coyotes by a score of 12-0 (on a make up game where the Coyotes only had 4 players show up), this year, the Coyotes managed to score a few goals against a very good Tornado team.
The lack of aggressiveness resulted in the Coyotes allowing the Tornados way too many shots on goal, while the 'Yote offense was not reciprocating at the other end. In the 1st period alone, Tyler had 13 saves on goal, but the Tornados still managed to get 3 shots into the net to take a 3-0 lead at the end of the first quarter.
Rebekah came to life in the 2nd quarter and scored her first goal of the season as she hustled down field dribbling and controlling the ball, taking a great shot and zipping past the tornado goalie. Rebekah played hard and hustled the entire game, and was attacking the ball more consistantly. Great job Rebekah! The Tornados responded by adding 2 more goals of their own, as the half time score was Tornados 5, Coyotes 1.
The Coyotes continued to allow the Tornados way too many shots on goal in the third period, while the Tornados held the Coyotes scoreless again even though the Tornado coaches pulled back their better players and told them that they were not allowed to take shots unless they passed the ball first..which they did...resulting in 2 more scores to increase their lead over the 'Yotes to 7-1 by the end of the quarter.
The Coyotes showed sparks of life in the 4th quarter, as Cole and Callie began to combine for some great play! First, Cole made a heads up pass to Callie in front of the Tornado goal, and Callie put the ball in the nets. Later in the same period, Callie returned the favor, and found Cole open in front of the nets, passed him the ball, and Cole scored his first goal of the season! Great job Cole and Callie!
The two goals by the Coyotes in the 4th quarter were answered by 2 more goals from the Tornados...and when the final whistle blew, the Coyotes were at the losing end of a 9-3 game.
If there were some kind of magic bullet to get the team to be more aggressive and consistant, I would love to know where it is! The Coyotes have the potential and the talent...the problem is aggressiveness and consistancy. Anyone with any suggestions to help in those areas, Coach Joseph and I are open and tuned in!
Here is how it broke down Saturday:
The Strikers:
Cole 3 shots on goal, 1 assist, 1 goal
Rebekah 3 shots on goal, 1 goal
Matt 1 shot on goal
Callie 3 shots on goal, 1 assist, 1 goal
The Goalies:
Jack 1 save
Nick 4 saves
Matt 3 saves
Tyler 13 saves
As you can see from the totals above, the Coyotes are giving up way too many shots on goal...which indicates a lack of offense and aggressiveness. The Tornados managed to take at least 30 shots on goal compared to the Coyotes 10 shots! It is hard if not impossible to come out on the winning end when you are being outshot on goal 3:1.
Oh well...back to the den to lick the wounds and prepare for next weeks matchup! Perhaps we will come out more aggressive next week!
Here is a link to a good video to teach how to pass the ball....
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9e5x15Hik2Y
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