Well the team imploded from the inside out and we lost both our state final games to Honeybaked and Compuware. Devin was in net for both and did not get any help from our "D", allowing nine goals in two games. We didnt think we would be able to beat HB; however, we were hoping to beat CW and of course we only scored two goals in two games. Devin was extremely frustrated due to a ton of odd man rushes in which the "D" should have taken the passer but took the shooter, leaving Devin to tackle them both which is an impossiblity. That, penalties and no offense was a recipe for disaster. Needless to say our year is over and not soon enough for me. It was bad enough that we peaked way too soon and then had major unrest in our ranks, but we went into the state finals as the Michigan Warriers, not the Motor City Metal Jackets. Problems within the organization the week before the finals caused us to leave the Jackets. Not a good way to go into a tournament. The good news is, Devin received his invite to the NTDP 40's camp for March 20-24th. There they will pick the National team for next year. I hope our showing at states did not hurt his chances for the team, they are only picking two goalies out of four invites. Rumor has it that they have already committed to one goalie so that narrows our chances even more. I will keep you posted.
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Rumors shmumors. There is never a commitment to one goalie or two or anyone. Injuries happen. NHL dreams topple at this level every year. The best of the best today peters out next year; the one left behind this year who could have kicked ass next year instead never gets there. It's a sad and highly competitive game and all you can do is this:
PLAY ONE GAME AT A TIME the very best you can. ONE GAME AT A TIME. Leave your past on the ice and step out fresh and new every time, ready to BE YOUR BEST. I have the feeling Devin plays that way anyway, or he wouldn't have gotten this far.
Even if you try to prop him up with a grandmother's biased view of the game, I'm sure none of those boys are to blame for their TEAM's issues on the ice. (Off ice is another story.) Got to give them all credit. Not all of them have the loving support of a fantastic Oma and family behind them; some are too focused on the goal and don't know how to play one game at a time and play it their best game ever.
Love and hugs to all - and we'll make up for it in Camp!
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