Round 1 Is Over......

Well the Otters finished the regular season in fine shape, with Devin getting the final two wins.   He also, in conjunction with the starting goalie, won the Dave Pickney trophy for least amount of goals scored in a season, a franchise record.  Round one of the playoffs found us playing against Saginaw, which we wanted, that way we would be able to attend more games.  Lo and behold, coach started Devin in the playoffs, we were surprised and elated.  The first two games were in Erie and we took them both 4-3, the second game going into overtime.  The third game was in Saginaw and, though Devin was told he would be in net, the night before the game they informed him they were playing the starter.  After allowing 5 goals on 20 shots, with the game tied at 5, they put Devin in.  This game too went into OT; however, we lost and the series was 2-1.  Wednesday found Devin back in net and we won that game 7-3.  Thursday was the game to end it and what a game it was.  Tied 2-2 with Devin keeping the team in the game with three incredible saves, we again go to overtime.  We end up winning and the series was over.  Now the team will face off against SSM and the Soo will have home ice advantage.  Excited for the 2nd round.

End of regular season...

Only three more regular season games to go and the Erie Otters remain in third place at this time one point behind first and one point ahead of fourth.  Devin has had a very good year, posting 21-5-1 with a 2.63 gaa and a 903 save percentage.  Though he has not played a lot of games, he has done well when it counted.  Erie will either play Saginaw or Windsor in the playoffs, either of which are close to home.  Not sure how much he will play in the playoffs; however, the starting goalie has been pulled in two of his last seven games, so Devin may very well get a start or two, we can only hope.  The Otters have broken just about every franchise record this season.  Most home wins, most wins in a season, most shutouts, most goals for, two 100 point scorers and the list goes on.  They were in a slump for a month or more; however, seem to be coming back on track here in the end.  It would be a shame to not make it past the first round with the season they are having, just hope they can play smart hockey and stay out of the penalty box.  The draft is in June and he is hoping to be drafted, we will keep our fingers crossed that he ends the season strong.  Go Otters!