The definite unsung hero of the S40 playoffs is Terrance Nova. Nova is playing out of his mind right now. We'll definitely hear the names of Sebastian Strange and Jonathan Lundberg being used in discussion of the Razov trophy, but Terrance Nova has been working hard and going unnoticed by many. Nova is playing on average 23.02 minutes a night. He has put up 6 goals and 4 assists (10 points) in his 13 games, and is a plus 7. While he's not amazing on the defensive end, he's keeping his team in it by not being on the ice too often when goals are scored. He's in the top 10 for hits, and making sure that Calgary doesn't want to keep the puck on their stick for too long.

When he shoots, he makes it count with his respectable 12.50% shooting percentage.

He's making use of the time he has, and doing what he can to put his team on top.





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Calgary's Richard C. Hocolate definitely gets the edge over Olli O'Koivu of Minnesota. Hocolate has gone 8-3-1, while O'Koivu has gone 8-5-0. While this is only the difference of 1 regulation loss and one overtime bounce, it will tell the story of the finals. Hocolate also has a .928 save percentage, while O'Koivu is very close with a .914 save percentage. Hocolate also has faced 21 more shots, despite one less game (and overtime).

Hocolate is putting in work to lead the Dragons to a championship. Hocolate is also getting a lot of help. His team has blocked 124 compared to the Chiefs blocking 109.

As a team, Minnesota has scored 13 more goals but I don't think their explosive offense will put them past the Dragons.

Not only is goaltending better on Calgary's side, so is the team around him. It will definitely be a close match up, but I see the Dragons with the edge.



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