Like the Cinderella song from 1988, Don't know what you've got 'til it's gone, the Storm discovered life without defenseman Jordan Suzuki and goalie Tyler Bachmeier can be a bit rocky for this fresh-faced line up. Suzuki does so many things well for this team, when he's not trying to carry it on his back. He adds size to the blue line along with terrific mobility, gives the power play a legitimate quarterback and provides leadership to a green blue line.
Ditto for Tyler Bachmeier when he's on his game. Last season he showed when he is confident and mentally sharp, he can not only keep his team in games they have no right being in, he can also steal two points. This year we've seen flashes, like the first period of the Kerry Park game on October the first, where his team was out shot 21-5, yet led 1-0. Injuries have played a role in stalling his progress, but a healthy, dominant Bachmeier could do wonders for this team's psyche moving forward.
I mentioned a few days ago that the Storm could use some more beef up front to off set a smallish, yet gritty line up. They have added 6'2 Kurtis Bond, who is a 17 year old from Williams Lake who was toiling for a struggling Kamloops Storm franchise this season. He thinks he can play the role of power forward and put some pucks in the net. We'll get our first glimpse tomorrow when the Storm host the Victoria Cougars.
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