Another Strong Exhibition Game

 

Despite being on the wrong end of a 9-6 loss Thursday night to the London Nationals, there were many things for Predators fans and coaches to be excited about.
 

The Preds were playing their second exhibition game against the Nationals.  In their previous meeting the Predators defeated Lodnon 7 - 4.

         In the Lambton Shores line up there was nine rookies who showed good effort and determination to come back from a 4 -1 first period deficit, as well as entering the third down 5-4 and again battling back to a 6-6 tie at the midpoint of the third. They also controlled the entire second period outshooting, outhitting and outscoring the Nationals.
 

Some defensive lapses cost the Predators a better outcome. "But at this point in the season it isn't about winning it’s about improving each time we are on the ice, seeing what we have and looking at our options," said Jonathan Taylor, one of three new Predators Assistant Coaches.  Dan Mudge, the Preds Head Coach added the fact that all 4 forward lines scored which gives the team many different options for line match ups.
 

This team is clearly far superior to last season’s version and fans should be excited about the Preds upcoming campaign. Look for continued improvement, as the team will have an opportunity to practice, implement some much needed systems and develop chemistry while Training Camp continues for another week.

 

Aug 26^th – practice

Aug 27^th – Exhibition game in St. Mary’s

Aug 28^th – Home exhibition game vs. St. Mary’s @ 7:00pm

Aug 30^th – Home exhibition game vs. Listowel @ 7:00pm

On Saturday Aug 28^th, the Predators will also be set up at the Forest Foodland to sell hot dogs, season tickets & Predators apparel from 11:00am – 5:00pm. Some players will be on hand to sign autographs & meet fans.