01-01-2017, 10:33 PM
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The Next Generation of Pests
Traditionally a playmaker & goal scorer, Isaac Kaiser is adapting to a very different, and much more demanding role in Portland: an offensive-minded Pest.
Written By: Catherine Abbot
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Isaac Kaiser loads up for a snapshot during a game against the New England Wolfpack</div>
When Isaac Kaiser was drafted by the Buffalo Stampede and then acquired by the Portland Admirals, no one was expecting a kid whose job it was to go out onto the ice, draw penalties, hit and maybe chip in a few points. Kaiser has never been that kind of player. Ever since his time with the Fredericton Monarchs in Midget AAA, Kaiser's role has been making plays and scoring goals, not the role he has assumed at Portland.
"Well, Kaiser brings a lot to the table, such as the ability to adapt to certain situations." Admirals Head Coach Sebastian Casmaar spoke about Kaiser's role in Portland. "He has a knack for being able to get under our opponent's skin every shift, so I've just been asking him to play to his natural talents: scoring goals, setting up plays and being a general thorn in the side of our opponent's defence."
Although Kaiser has struggled to make the adjustment from the SMJHL to the SHL, it is mainly his penalties drawn that has shined through on a very bleak Admirals season, with 44 penalties drawn. How does he do it?
"I'm pretty annoying on ice, hahaha." Kaiser told Portland Sports about his ability to draw penalties. "I guess I also have a pretty punchable face. But what I do is mainly chirping, just the general annoying stuff, and just poke and slash at the puck carriers and finish my checks."
Despite these general interactions Kaiser has on the ice, he's quite the controlled player role, taking some of the least amount of penalties on the team. He's been effective by playing an up tempo, heavy and fast game all season, although he has not been able to put up the points to reflect his effort.
"I'm not complaining," Kaiser explained about his lack of point production. "I'd rather be a team player with 10 points than an individual player with 70. It's as simple as that. Plus if Casy [Casmaar] wants me to play a heavy hitting role, I'll do it. Anything for the guys and the W's."
While Kaiser is adamant about his role in Portland, one can only hope that his scoring touch returns to him in the future. He gets his chances, and sometimes he'll convert. Regardless of his lack of production, Kaiser has grown his reputation as one of the Admirals' fan favourite players, mainly due to his personality and his evolution as someone to try to get both the Admirals players and fans back into the games.
"Yeah, not really sure how it happened, but it was like I woke up and had half of Portland following me on all of my social media, haha." Kaiser had joked about his surge in recognition. "I guess I have to attribute this to my activity in Portland both on and off the ice. Pretty sure if you throw a couple of hits and toss a few pucks to a few kids, someone's bound to admire your generosity."
A pest on the ice. A pretty decent guy off of it. Kaiser is the signal of the evolution of pests. What's next? A 30-goal scoring pest?
The Next Generation of Pests
Traditionally a playmaker & goal scorer, Isaac Kaiser is adapting to a very different, and much more demanding role in Portland: an offensive-minded Pest.
Written By: Catherine Abbot
Isaac Kaiser loads up for a snapshot during a game against the New England Wolfpack</div>
When Isaac Kaiser was drafted by the Buffalo Stampede and then acquired by the Portland Admirals, no one was expecting a kid whose job it was to go out onto the ice, draw penalties, hit and maybe chip in a few points. Kaiser has never been that kind of player. Ever since his time with the Fredericton Monarchs in Midget AAA, Kaiser's role has been making plays and scoring goals, not the role he has assumed at Portland.
"Well, Kaiser brings a lot to the table, such as the ability to adapt to certain situations." Admirals Head Coach Sebastian Casmaar spoke about Kaiser's role in Portland. "He has a knack for being able to get under our opponent's skin every shift, so I've just been asking him to play to his natural talents: scoring goals, setting up plays and being a general thorn in the side of our opponent's defence."
Although Kaiser has struggled to make the adjustment from the SMJHL to the SHL, it is mainly his penalties drawn that has shined through on a very bleak Admirals season, with 44 penalties drawn. How does he do it?
"I'm pretty annoying on ice, hahaha." Kaiser told Portland Sports about his ability to draw penalties. "I guess I also have a pretty punchable face. But what I do is mainly chirping, just the general annoying stuff, and just poke and slash at the puck carriers and finish my checks."
Despite these general interactions Kaiser has on the ice, he's quite the controlled player role, taking some of the least amount of penalties on the team. He's been effective by playing an up tempo, heavy and fast game all season, although he has not been able to put up the points to reflect his effort.
"I'm not complaining," Kaiser explained about his lack of point production. "I'd rather be a team player with 10 points than an individual player with 70. It's as simple as that. Plus if Casy [Casmaar] wants me to play a heavy hitting role, I'll do it. Anything for the guys and the W's."
While Kaiser is adamant about his role in Portland, one can only hope that his scoring touch returns to him in the future. He gets his chances, and sometimes he'll convert. Regardless of his lack of production, Kaiser has grown his reputation as one of the Admirals' fan favourite players, mainly due to his personality and his evolution as someone to try to get both the Admirals players and fans back into the games.
"Yeah, not really sure how it happened, but it was like I woke up and had half of Portland following me on all of my social media, haha." Kaiser had joked about his surge in recognition. "I guess I have to attribute this to my activity in Portland both on and off the ice. Pretty sure if you throw a couple of hits and toss a few pucks to a few kids, someone's bound to admire your generosity."
A pest on the ice. A pretty decent guy off of it. Kaiser is the signal of the evolution of pests. What's next? A 30-goal scoring pest?
