GETZLAF SHOWING OFF NEW SKILLS
Two games after his solid camps, young Ryan Getzlaf is starting to pick up some points for himself. Getzlaf, 20, has been often thought of as a pure goal scorer, but lately, the talented young right winger has been picking up some assists.
Playing on a line with slender pivot Jeff Carter and their tiny left winger Nigel Dawes, the trio has been turning some heads as of late.
"Carts is usually the guy setting up everyone but I really have no problem tossing the biscuit to Dawesy and watch him put it in," said Getzlaf. "The two of them are better goal scorers than a lot of people give them credit for."
Getzlaf, the former Calgary Hitman, Getzlaf has won both Gold and Silver in 2004 and 2005 respectively at the World Junior Championships. Both times, Getzlaf was on a line with his centerman Jeff Carter and both times he made an impact.
"We've played together since the under 18's," said Getzlaf, "and we won gold there too. Actually, there are a big group of us on the Hurricanes that played in all three of those tournaments. Personally, I think we have a great potential for the future."
Getzlaf, the former captain of the Calgary Hitmen, is a physical force and uses his body effectively to make space for himself. A quick release and a knack for finding the open ice, Getzlaf has turned himself into a complete package. Not one to shy away from his defensive responsibilities, Getzlaf has taken on the task for being the banger on the junior Canes top line.
"It's pretty easy to go out there with those two," said Getzlaf. "Both of them pay a lot of attention to the small details and I think we maintain a lot of offensive pressure. Part of that is knowing one another. This is like the 4th year we've been together now so I guess that helps."
With Dawes and Getzlaf both finished with their camps for the season, Jeff Carter remains the last of the trio to attend. He has already been signed up for defensive awareness and skating. The hope is he will become a more responsible player when all is said and done.
"The offensive talents are there," said a scout, "he just needs to refine himself as the total package."
Playing on a line with slender pivot Jeff Carter and their tiny left winger Nigel Dawes, the trio has been turning some heads as of late.
"Carts is usually the guy setting up everyone but I really have no problem tossing the biscuit to Dawesy and watch him put it in," said Getzlaf. "The two of them are better goal scorers than a lot of people give them credit for."
Getzlaf, the former Calgary Hitman, Getzlaf has won both Gold and Silver in 2004 and 2005 respectively at the World Junior Championships. Both times, Getzlaf was on a line with his centerman Jeff Carter and both times he made an impact.
"We've played together since the under 18's," said Getzlaf, "and we won gold there too. Actually, there are a big group of us on the Hurricanes that played in all three of those tournaments. Personally, I think we have a great potential for the future."
Getzlaf, the former captain of the Calgary Hitmen, is a physical force and uses his body effectively to make space for himself. A quick release and a knack for finding the open ice, Getzlaf has turned himself into a complete package. Not one to shy away from his defensive responsibilities, Getzlaf has taken on the task for being the banger on the junior Canes top line."It's pretty easy to go out there with those two," said Getzlaf. "Both of them pay a lot of attention to the small details and I think we maintain a lot of offensive pressure. Part of that is knowing one another. This is like the 4th year we've been together now so I guess that helps."
With Dawes and Getzlaf both finished with their camps for the season, Jeff Carter remains the last of the trio to attend. He has already been signed up for defensive awareness and skating. The hope is he will become a more responsible player when all is said and done.
"The offensive talents are there," said a scout, "he just needs to refine himself as the total package."
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