Kingston Frontenacs GameDay April 8, 2016

The keys to a win for the Frontenacs tonight
in game 1 against the Niagara IceDogs will
come down to how effective they are on three
key points in their gameplan.
1. Quick start: In the first round match up
against Oshawa, Kingston struggled to get going
a few times early in the game. At the midway
point of the first period the shots were even
more often than not. Kingston usually found
their stride and ended up controlling the game.
Playing Oshawa they got away with it, but against
Niagara they might not be so lucky. Niagara is a
much more skilled team than the Generals were
and they have a lot more firepower. If Kingston
comes out of the gate slow they could find themselves
down two or three goals. The Frontenacs
have to be ready to go at puck drop because it
won’t be as easy to find their rhythm against a
tougher opponent in Niagara.
2. Get to the man advantage: If you look at the
regular season matchups there is one stat that
sticks out. Kingston was successful on nearly
30% of their power play chances. That is an
incredibly good number. In the last game between
the two teams we saw that things can
get a little rough. Kingston can really help their
cause by letting the rough stuff go after the
whistle. They don’t want to lose the physical
game as that is a huge part of the Frontenacs
game plan, but make sure everything is a clean
hockey play. Get Niagara frustrated and let
them take the penalties giving the power play a
chance to work. If Kingston can repeat the success
of the power play that they saw in the regular
season match ups then it will be extremely
hard for Niagara to win games in this series.
3. Back to Work: It’s been six days since Kingston’s
last game. They have had a chance to rest,
both physically and mentally. However, this is
the 2nd round of the OHL playoffs and it’s time
to put the hard hats back on. A new opponent
will bring new challenges and the 2nd round
will have additional pressure and intensity. Be
ready, be prepared and get back to work!
Jordan Jackson is a longtime Kingston Frontenacs season ticket
holder who can be heard regularly on The Morning Show with Kris
and Tony Orr on K-Rock 105.7 and is co-host and analyst on Frontenacs
Tonight before each Friday home game on CogecoTV.
BILLY KIMMERLY
www.reidsdairy.com • Belleville / Kingston
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