Saturday, November 7, 2009

The Shot Heard Around The World


Tyler's game today was a rough one to watch. Tyler played hard, but it was still a bad loss, 1-6. I think the hardest part was listening to the other teams parents. Sometimes games run that way, but I always cheer for the other team when they're loosing that bad. There were lots of parents still screaming when their team scored, like it was the winning point. I know it's a competitive sport and I'm okay with loosing, it's just the manner in which it's done.
Right toward the end of the game, in the third period, Tyler got a penalty shot. They get every one off the ice and it was between Tyler and the goalie.

Tyler started off great, he had good form, good control and good speed...
He get's up to the goal and....
WHAM! Hit's the post.

That was a lot of pressure for him. If he weren't such a strong player it wouldn't be so disappointing, but you heard the crowd moan as he missed because they all depend on him to be the best. I'm really proud of him, these chances don't come along very often and I know he tried his best. He did get the assist for the first and only goal his team made. I know he works really hard, this is just one loss over and done with.

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