Kman Predicts his timely return would save the team from further losses – ESPN

4 February 2009

02:36

ESPN - AP Newswire

Etobicoke (AP Newswire) - In a bold statement to the press during yesterdays morning practice, Kman predicted a guaranteed win with his return in the line-up. Coach Durigon although hearing the bold prediction still proceeded to make made several call ups from the minors to fill the bench with enough skaters to field at least 2 lines. "if Kman can get off his fat-ass and skate a bit I wouldn't have to fill the bench with 3 lines, until he (and the team), demonstrate they have the capability to produce results - I'm staying with this approach."

The game started slowly as the Steelers adjusted the lineups and made room for everyone on the bench. No scoring in the first period - the only excitement was from "Crazy" Nolan's Penalty - which was a "round of beers for the boys"!

The St. Louis (North-wtf?), got on the board early in the second with a blue line blast on a 2-2 break in which Nick couldn't quite squeeze between the pads. The next shift Steelers tied the game with a great McCartney break-in with steady hands and patience around the net, he fired a centering a pass in the slot to the skates of Kman, who masterfully kicked the puck to his stick and buried the puck in the twine.

With the fans screaming "Kman, Kman,.....!" the next line stepped out and the big "O" scored not once, but twice (the score sheet says, M. Lee got one - you were robbed!) with brilliant efforts by Durigon - assisting on the first and with Didulka. The second goal the big "O" was aided once again by the play maker Didulka and "Crazy" Nolan assisting.

Lot's of opportunities were had by all during the night and the defense wrestled with a bouncing puck.. especially the far blue line where both Durigon and Chayim witnessed a wicked hop over their sticks. With 10 min into the 2nd Kman put the "nail in the coffin" of the Saints, by stealing the puck from a crappy defender and burying the puck with a text book wrap-around goal.

No scoring in the 3rd, as Coach Durigon - switched the team strategy to play the Trap. McCartney managed to hold one of the opponents for a 2min break in the box.

Nick had a great game with 22 saves on 23shots = 95.65% SV%.

Healthy-scratch Lindsay - showed up just as the free beer was being handed out - great timing.!!

Post game activities included "Crazy" being a little tooooooo comfortable in his birthday suit in the team locker-room, and the usually ruckus in the thirsty penguin.

Great game by all -

ESPN -Reporter - Kman