Post by penguins on Apr 16, 2006 23:10:33 GMT -5
In the inagural season of the IWHL, the Pittsburgh Penguins face high expectations. During the draft, Serge Brodskiy, the GM of the 'Pens, assembled a very competative team. "Our foundation is down the middle" said the GM. With their first pick, the pens selected "Mighty" Joe Thornton. He will lead the team and play on the top unit. The squad also features elite power forward, Jason Arnott, who will head the 2nd line. The opening day lineup will look something like this.
* () indicates OV.
Dainuis Zubrus(77) Joe Thornton(83) Glen Murray(77)
Mike York(75) Jason Arnott(80) Radek Dvorak(76)
Tomas Surovy(69) Daymond Langkow(76) Mikko Koivu(68)
Oleg Saprykin(69) Todd Marchant(73) Tie Domi(66)
scratch- Steve Ott(62) and Tomas Holmstrom(71)
Sergei Gonchar(85) Phillipe Boucher(77)
Kim Johnsson(79) Keith Ballard(69)
Brent Sopel(77) Fedor Tyutin(68)
7th- Cory Sarich(73)
starter- David Aebischer(80)
backup- Ty Conklin(75)
Ray Emery(66)
Our top 2 lines feature one of the world's best playmakers in Joe Thornton, as well as a couple snipers, in Dainus Zubrus and Glen Murray. On defense, you are going to see a couple pairings containing a vet with a rookie. We think that seasoned veterans such as Kim Johnsson and Brent Sopel will help the youngsters immensely.
Following the draft, the 'guins' GM has announced that Joe Thornton will be named the team's captain. Sergei Gonchar and Jason Arnott will serve as alternate captains.
The road to the playoffs will be a tough one, considering the competative level of the Patrick Division. However, the fans agree this team has what it takes to go all the way.
* () indicates OV.
Dainuis Zubrus(77) Joe Thornton(83) Glen Murray(77)
Mike York(75) Jason Arnott(80) Radek Dvorak(76)
Tomas Surovy(69) Daymond Langkow(76) Mikko Koivu(68)
Oleg Saprykin(69) Todd Marchant(73) Tie Domi(66)
scratch- Steve Ott(62) and Tomas Holmstrom(71)
Sergei Gonchar(85) Phillipe Boucher(77)
Kim Johnsson(79) Keith Ballard(69)
Brent Sopel(77) Fedor Tyutin(68)
7th- Cory Sarich(73)
starter- David Aebischer(80)
backup- Ty Conklin(75)
Ray Emery(66)
Our top 2 lines feature one of the world's best playmakers in Joe Thornton, as well as a couple snipers, in Dainus Zubrus and Glen Murray. On defense, you are going to see a couple pairings containing a vet with a rookie. We think that seasoned veterans such as Kim Johnsson and Brent Sopel will help the youngsters immensely.
Following the draft, the 'guins' GM has announced that Joe Thornton will be named the team's captain. Sergei Gonchar and Jason Arnott will serve as alternate captains.
The road to the playoffs will be a tough one, considering the competative level of the Patrick Division. However, the fans agree this team has what it takes to go all the way.