Alexander Steen scores two goals in three games this week
Season Record: 3-5-2 8pts (4th Western Division)
Weeks Record: 1-2-0
Games: 12/19 vs Ravens 2-1 L, 12/21 @ Freeze 3-1 L, 12/22 vs Predators 5-4 W
The Renegades started off the week with two close low scoring losses and then finished the week winning a game that featured a total of 9 goals.
The Renegades did not have a great start to the week, they were down 2-0 against the Ravens when Ian White scored his first goal of the season to put the Renegades on the board. The Renegades, who have struggled offensively this season, only scored a total of two goals in the first two games this week. In the second game against the Freeze, Matthew Lombardi scored the equalizer which kept the game tied for awhile but then the Freeze ran away with a goal late in the second and a goal in the third.
The Renegades have struggled greatly in the shots category this week, being out shot 78-107.
Even though the Renegades did win their last of three games this week, they were still out shot 28-38. "The team really needs to work on getting the puck to the net, obviously it is a lot harder to win hockey games when you are losing in the shots category." said Renegades coach Tom Renney. "We also need our defensive parings to work harder to take away some of our opponents opportunities."
The Renegades have struggled on defense as Adam Foote has not performed up to his expectation and has been demoted to a 7th extra defensive spot.
Goals: Alexander Steen 2 (3), Matthew Lombardi (4), Dustin Byfuglien (1), Patrick Kane (4), Shawn Horcoff (1), Ian White (1)
Game of the Week: The Renegades game against the Predators at home, which was one day after a lost in Edmonton, turned into a scoring feast with the Renegades winning 5-4. After an early 3-0 lead for the Renegades, the Predators kept the Renegades in check for the rest of the night. They made is 3-2 very quickly after the Renegades took a 3-0 lead, and then quickly scored after each of the next two Renegades goals. Alexander Steen scored two goals in the game, while top defender Dustin Byfuglien scored his first of the season. J.S. Giguere was in net for the Predators, and was chased out of the game after four goals. He was replaced by Corey Crawford. Even though the game was filled with goals, Renegades goalie Craig Anderson fielded 10 more shots than the Predators goalies, and allowed one less goal compared to the Predators goalies.
3 Stars of the Week:
1) LW Alexander Steen -- 2 goals, 1 assist
2) RW Milan Hejduk -- 4 assists
3) G Craig Anderson - .916 save percentage
Transactions: There was no Transactions this week.
Rumors: The Renegades are still looking at shopping Adam Foote for either a 3/4th line forward, or a prospect or two. They have yet to receive any offers. One team had inquired about Dustin Byfuglien this past week, offering just a 3rd line forward and a draft pick. The Renegades stated again that they are not interested in trading anyone on their NHA roster besides Adam Foote at this moment.
NHA Update: The Albany Attack have struggled lately, including a 7-3 loss to the King Fish. Gabe Gauthier continues to lead the team in goals this season with 6. Yan Stastny, who was signed in the offseason, leads the Attack in total points with 8.
Around the League: Last years NHA cup champions, the Las Vegas nights, have yet to gain a point in the standings yet this season. They are currently 0-9-0 and have only scored 10 goals in their first nine games while giving up 27.
Next Weeks Schedule: Next's weeks schedule starts early with a game tomorrow night on Christmas eve in Tampa. Do to the Holliday weekend the game will be mentioned in week 4's recap. After Christmas, the Renegades will face the Washington Americans (6-4-0) at home on sunday, followed by the second of two home-in-home series against the New York Ravens (5-4-0). The games will take place in New York on tuesday and at home on Friday. The Renegades split the previous series this week 1-1, with both teams losing at home. The Renegades will then fly out to San Jose for a game on Friday against the San Jose Sting Rays (5-3-1). This will be the first of three games against the Sting Rays this season.
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