Post by Kingrat on Sept 12, 2007 7:44:10 GMT -4
The goal was really set up by the play of Jonathan Tremblay, Raduns and Walker. The trio kept the Ducks hemmed in their defensive zone for nearly a minute and a half. Tremblay was especially impressive on the fore-check during that time, helping keep the ice slanted towards the Ducks goal.
“The line that did the best job for us fore-checking was Tremblay, Raduns and Walker,” said Sommer. “They had a heck of a game. It was the best game that I’ve seen Tremblay play.”
It may come as no coincidence that his “best game” is the first one since changing his body. Over the summer, the rough-and-tumble forward lost nearly 15-pounds and came to camp looking lean.
“It was something I felt that I had to do to play at this level,” said Tremblay. “I feel better, faster and have a lot more energy. I worked hard all summer and I am happy with the way things worked out tonight.”
As for not engaing in a fight, the native of Fauquier, Ontario’s calling card, Tremblay was happy to be on the ice for extended amounts of time.
“Of course I want to stay out there and show that I can play. But if the opportunity comes along where I have to fight, I won’t shy away from it – never have. That’s my job. Tonight, I got a little break and the other guys did it for me. I’m just happy with the game and looking forward to tomorrow.”
“The line that did the best job for us fore-checking was Tremblay, Raduns and Walker,” said Sommer. “They had a heck of a game. It was the best game that I’ve seen Tremblay play.”
It may come as no coincidence that his “best game” is the first one since changing his body. Over the summer, the rough-and-tumble forward lost nearly 15-pounds and came to camp looking lean.
“It was something I felt that I had to do to play at this level,” said Tremblay. “I feel better, faster and have a lot more energy. I worked hard all summer and I am happy with the way things worked out tonight.”
As for not engaing in a fight, the native of Fauquier, Ontario’s calling card, Tremblay was happy to be on the ice for extended amounts of time.
“Of course I want to stay out there and show that I can play. But if the opportunity comes along where I have to fight, I won’t shy away from it – never have. That’s my job. Tonight, I got a little break and the other guys did it for me. I’m just happy with the game and looking forward to tomorrow.”
