Quote:Written Option: Write about teams that your SMJHL team or player have either performed especially well or poorly against so far this season. What do you think are the reasons for the results going like they did? (150+ words)

The Anaheim Outlaws have had a tough series of games against the Newfoundland Berserkers. They have played 5 games against each other so far and the Berserkers have won every game so far. So far in twp home games and two away games the Berserkers have outscored the Outlaws 25 to 10. With scorelines (2-5, 4-8, 1-4, 2-5, 1-3) on average the Berserkers score 3 more goals than the Outlaws in a given game. The obvious reason is that the Outlaws are having a struggle season so far with 15 points it puts them down as the second worst team. However they are likely one of the most young teams in the league and have a ton of activity with those young players. Their d-line is almost completely filled out with first years who have been active in training and in the locker room and in a season or two you might see this defense being the best in league. Same goes for the offensive a ton of young players who are in their first year and if they continue growing can create a lethal offense.