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Re: A Different Path (BAP)
Offensive Ineptitude
by Jeff Jacobs
Well it looks as if the Wolfpack decided to pack it in early tonight. Giving up 3 goals in the 2nd period and 4 in the 3rd was not what the ‘Pack need to get back into the playoff hunt. Currently 12th in the Conference and 6th in the Atlantic Division, Hartford has just had a rough stretch of 9 games in which 4 straight were in overtime including a 4-3 loss against league leader Philadelphia. All of these games came against teams with similar records except for the game against Philadelphia. All of these games were needed points and Hartford managed to pick up 13 out of a possible 20 points.
The real story has been the emergence of Hartford’s 1st line. Brandon Dubinsky centers Mark Bell and Patrick Cosgrove. Cosgrove the youngest of the three at only 19 has been dominant with 11 goals and 16 points in the last nine games since he was sent back down after his brief cameo in New York. Bell and Dubinsky haven’t been dragging the line down at all as each have 10 points in the same stretch. It seems as this line goes, so go the Wolfpack.
This is just one man’s opinion but other than Brodie Dupont’s hot start, which he’s cooled off from, and Dale Weise who has come on lately, no one else on the team as been able to contribute in the offensive zone. Highly touted prospect Artem Anisimov has been a disaster with only 1 assist in 27 games. All of the good teams have balanced scoring, and until the someone other than that first line starts contributing offensively consistently, I do not see playoffs for Hartford.Last edited by kzoz21; 07-30-2009, 01:03 PM.Comment
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Re: A Different Path (BAP)
27th game Hartford Wolfpack @ Worchester Sharks:
Score 0-2
Scoring Summary
1ST PERIOD
19:25 Mitchell (PP) (Lemieux Joslin)
2ND PERIOD
18:59 Hamel (DaSilva Traverse)
3RD PERIOD
No Scoring
Patrick Cosgrove Statistics:
G: 0
A: 0
P : 0
+/- : 0
Hits: 1
Positioning: A+
Team Play: C
Stats: C+Last edited by kzoz21; 07-30-2009, 01:10 PM.Comment
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Re: A Different Path (BAP)
28th game Providence Bruins @ Hartford Wolfpack:
Score 4-3SO
Scoring Summary
1ST PERIOD
17:00 Lehtonen (McQuaid Boychuk)
2ND PERIOD
16:32 Hunwick (Rabbit Lehtonen)
17:50 Jamitn (Moore Nightingale)
3RD PERIOD
17:54 Knackstedt (Bodnarchuk)
18:59 Pyatt (Anisimov Didiomete)
19:12 Anisimov (Dupont Jamitn)
OT
No Scoring
Patrick Cosgrove Statistics:
G: 0
A: 0
P : 0
+/- : 0
Hits: 8
Positioning: A-
Team Play: C-
Stats: A-Comment
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Re: A Different Path (BAP)
29th game Hamilton Bulldogs @ Hartford Wolfpack:
Score 3-2
Scoring Summary
1ST PERIOD
8:07 Pacioretty (D’Agostini Dandenault)
10:55 Bell (Dubinsky Potter)
2ND PERIOD
14:41 Maxwell (D’Agostini Dandenault)
16:59 Bell (Cosgrove)
3RD PERIOD
7:34 Maxwell (Dandenault)
Patrick Cosgrove Statistics:
G: 0
A: 1
P : 1
+/- : 1
Hits: 8
Positioning: A-
Team Play: C-
Stats: A-Comment
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Re: A Different Path (BAP)
30th game Toronto Marlies @ Hartford Wolfpack:
Score 2-3SO
Scoring Summary
1ST PERIOD
17:07 Aubin (Rogers Hollweg)
2ND PERIOD
9:34 J. Hamilton (R Hamilton)
10:58 Cosgrove (Jamtin)
13:52 Graham (Dubinsky)
3RD PERIOD
No Scoring
OT
No Scoring
Patrick Cosgrove Statistics:
G: 1
A: 0
P : 1
+/- : 1
Hits: 7
Positioning: A-
Team Play: B
Stats: A+Last edited by kzoz21; 08-09-2009, 11:43 PM.Comment
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Re: A Different Path (BAP)
Patrick Cosgrove... RW #21 6'0 185 lbs 77 Grinder 
_ YEAR TEAM LEA GP G A P PPG SHG HITS SHOTS PIM +/- 2008-09 Hartford AHL 30 23
14 37 7 2 105
150 80 5
2008-09 NY Rangers NHL 2
1 1 2 1 0 0 10 2 -1
Patrick Cosgrove is:
1st in the AHL in Goals with 23
Tied for 1st in the AHL in Points with 37
Tied for 2nd in the AHL in PPG with 7
1st in the AHL in SHG with 2
1st in the AHL in GTG with 1
1st in the AHL in Shots with 140
Tied for 14th in the AHL in hits with 105Last edited by kzoz21; 07-30-2009, 03:44 PM.Comment
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Re: A Different Path (BAP)
After a couple of dates Pat felt he really had a connection with Emily. She was much older than Pat at 25 but that didn’t stop them from having a good time.
She had a very busy schedule as a teacher, as did he with hockey, but they had managed to finally meet when Pat was sober, and both were dry.
Being the gentleman that he was Pat had let Emily dictate where the relationship had gone up to this point, but it was date #5 and Pat felt it was time to make his move. As they came up on her apartment Pat slid in for a goodnight kiss and immediately bumped heads with her as she had attempted the same move.
Laughing at their clumsiness, Emily asked “Do you need some ice for that? I always have an ice pack ready in my freezer.”
Seeing his opportunity, Pat quickly responded “Yeah I feel a little woozy. That ice sounds good.”
“Let’s see that eye. Ooo that looks like its going to be a nice shiner. Do you mind if make it all better?”
“Miss Crouch,” Pat mimicked “I have a booboo. Can you kiss it and make it better?”
“Well you’ve been such a good boy. I think just this once I can make an exception…”Comment
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Re: A Different Path (BAP)
Miss CROUCH!?!?!? I gave you a list of like, 5 good last names, but you use CROUCH?!?? What is she, a witch? lmfao.
this isn't Harry Potter, my friend! Change it right nyoah!!
But either way, good job, I liked the last updated.Comment
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Re: A Different Path (BAP)
31st game Hartford Wolfpack @ Bridgeport Sound Tigers:
Score 1-4
Scoring Summary
1ST PERIOD
13:21 Kohn (Pock Thompson)
2ND PERIOD
1:27 Pyatt (PP) (Denisov Bell)
4:41 Walter (Dentivoglio Callahan)
3RD PERIOD
8:13 Nielsen (Kohn Lessard)
19:30 Iggulden (EN)
Patrick Cosgrove Statistics:
G: 0
A: 0
P : 0
+/- : -1
Hits: 5
Positioning: A
Team Play: F
Stats: C-Comment
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Re: A Different Path (BAP)
“Pat can you come here for a sec?” Coach Ken did not look happy, and who would. The Wolfpack had just slipped below .500 again and against our biggest rivals.
“Look J.J. seems to think you’ve been slipping a little production-wise. We need you to improve statistically before you have a chance to get called up to the Rangers. Until you prove you can handle it you’ll be on the second line with Artie and Brodie.”
Now so far Pat had played good soldier even after the team’s slow start and the lack of production other than him. This time he could not take it.
“ARE YOU KIDDING ME? I’m second in the AHL in points and first in goals. What more do you want? I can’t score every game. Sorry about that. Maybe you should demote Artie or Andreas. They have less points total than I do assists. I’m busting my butt trying to make this team better and help them win. I’ve done everything you’ve asked and more. What’s my reward? A cameo in New York where I proved I was better than the entire 4th line up there and they sent me back down. Now I’ve scored 19 points in the last 12 games and you send me to the second line? Are you f*cking kidding me?”
“Hey kid, I’m the coach not you. You’re not making these decisions. Maybe you’ll get Artie and Brodie going. Did you think of that? Get out of my office you little sh*t.”
Wow, Pat thought Coach really flipped. I wonder if he was forced into the decision. He’s usually the calm and rational one, not angry like J.J.
After showering Pat walked out of the locker room and was surprised to find Emily waiting for him.
“Hey there cutie. Sorry you didn’t score but I thought you played great.”
“Thanks,” Pat said. Things had been going great since he had slept over earlier that week. He had even convinced her to come to a game. Now they were going have a late dinner.
“And maybe if you play your cards right I’ll invite you in for dessert after words.” Emily teased.
Yeah, Pat thought that’s what I need.Comment
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Re: A Different Path (BAP)
Simmed accidentally
2-3 loss to springfield
1 goal -1Last edited by kzoz21; 08-01-2009, 12:29 AM.Comment
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Re: A Different Path (BAP)
33rd game Hartford Wolfpack @ Lowell Devils:
Score 4-2
Scoring Summary
1ST PERIOD
18:09 Didiomete (Dupont Cosgrove)
2ND PERIOD
19:52 Anisimov (Cosgrove Dupont)
3RD PERIOD
8:17 Anisimov (Denisov)
10:19 Fedorov (Halischuk)
18:57 Fedorov (Rheaume Vrana)
Patrick Cosgrove Statistics:
G: 0
A: 2
P : 2
+/- : 1
Hits: 2
Positioning: A
Team Play: B-
Stats: A+Last edited by kzoz21; 08-01-2009, 12:21 AM.Comment
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Re: A Different Path (BAP)
34th game Grand Rapids @ Hartford Wolfpack:
Score 2-3OT
Scoring Summary
1ST PERIOD
9:42 Turris (Jozsa Leino)
14:36 Dubinsky (Jamtin Anisimov)
2ND PERIOD
10:18 McCarty (Turris Ericsson)
10:51 Cosgrove (PP) (Nightingale Potter)
3RD PERIOD
No Scoring
OT
4:33 Dubinsky (Mikkelson)
Patrick Cosgrove Statistics:
G: 1
A: 0
P : 1
+/- : 0
Hits: 3
Positioning: A
Team Play: C
Stats: A+Comment
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