Mayhem Scouting Report

The Mad Dogs take on the Mayhem this coming Monday the 15th, 7:45 at St. Paul Academy, Drake Arena. Click here for a link to arena info.

Just a few thoughts about our next game that came in from the scouting report.

• The Mayhem is the second most penalized team in not only our division, but the entire league. Let's play our game, stay out of the box, and no retaliating, Steve Riley ; ) They have six players with at least 10 minutes in penalties.

• Decent goaltending, so a lot of shots are needed. We know we can shoot, 51 last game alone. So let's get a lot of shots... on net, and pick up the rebounds. Anyone going to the net to pick up rebounds do not get in to tight. We seem to be missing a lot of rebound opportunities because we over skate them or are in to tight to get a shot off. When you are in their zone hurry up and snap that shot off when you have a chance. Let's not be too patient, it's a fast game. The slap shots in close are getting blocked and the goalie usually has all day to get set for them. Sanp shots will not be block as often and are less predictable.

• Our power play was looking great last week. Let's keep it up when we have the chances. Set up, move the puck around, screen the goalie and pick up any rebounds.

• No real superstars on the Mayhem, but a few guys that have between 4-5 goals. A very balanced team. That usually means their passes will be pretty obvious. Keep your head up and watch the play unfold. We should be able to pick off a lot of passes in the neutral zone. Doing so will create a lot of scoring chances.

• Keep the puck in their end. Icing is at the red line so if you don't feel you can skate it in or have a pass option send the puck into thier zone and send it hard then skate your ass off to the puck. If we keep it in their end and keep dumping it in on them they will get exhausted. When we do that lets not have all three forwards in the offensive corner fighting for the puck. Someone stay high or in front of the net to screen their goalie.

• They’re 1-1-1 in their last three, and just beat the Mudflaps. They can be dangerous like any other team in division, and for the most part have played every opponent tough. Lost to the Venom by two goals earlier in the year. We also beat the Mayhem in a tough playoff game, our last game of the season last year. If I remember right they were not to happy so they may be looking for a bit of revenge.

A lot of pointers but let's play like we have been. Let's have some fun out there. This game is ours if we want it.