The playoffs are over in Baltimore. There are many things Ekaterina could discuss about this season, but not about herself. She would dodge a lot of questions to put the spotlight on her teammates. I think she would mostly speak not about her, but about how the new players changed the game and the locker room in Baltimore. Peter Tingle is a veteran, but new to the team, and managed to score 48 goals last season and played a major role in the team. Baardsen and Gilleyes were perfectly matched with an aging Olubori, creating a lot of space and hitting a lot. Those kids are the future of the Platoon and it is great to see the chemistry. Georg N’Zola played like he played last season: reliable, blocking important shots and sacrificing themselves on the ice. Nostradamus also did well for their rookie season, playing a good defensive game like they did in Nevada. The team is Jay Bryzi’s and Thomas Liebold’s now, a new generation of leaders that’s exciting to watch develop.

WC: 174