3 TPE SMJHL Milestones


I think it's clear that without a doubt the SMJHL's Northern Conference goalie tandem completely outclasses the Southern Conference's tandem. Not only do they have the best goalie by far, but they also host another top 3 goalie. The tandem of Rosenthal and Solberg saved a total of 37.32 goals above average, and while Havran was 2nd with 13.83, Kittenson actually had a negative GSAA. Havran was good, but the rest of the Southern Conference's goaltending was lacking. Having 2 top 3 goalies completely leans the balance of power here to the Northern Conference. There just isn't anyone else in the Southern Conference who can compete. The only other goalie in the entire Southern Conference with a positive GSAA is Havran's backup in Carolina.

(2 TPE, 124 words)


Well I already raved about the Northern Conference goalies, and Rosenthal being the best makes her a lock to be the starter for the Northern Conference lineup. On defense, you could go all out with the offense here but I think you take a balanced approach and pair up the offensive dynamo Peter alongside the more physical and defensive minded Gonnawinthecup. Both have a lot of offensive skill here, and so do Sweg and Juneau, but Gonnawinthecup is going to make sure the team doesn't give up too much the other way when they're trying to score. And finally for the forward line of starters you have the 2 absolute lock in my opinion, you've got Roccamontepiano who led the league by over 20 points to take the center position, and he's responsible enough too. Then you've got Bourne, the league's leading goal scorer, and who's not afraid to get a little physical on the forecheck. And finally you take Djoe Anderson who can keep up with the 2 elite players and do the dirty work on the forecheck and backcheck to make space.

(3 TPE, 184 words)