So yesterday afternoon I took in a rare (for me) Sunday hockey game to see University of Wisconsin alum Robbie Earl, who was in town with the Toronto Marlies playing the Milwaukee Admirals.
The game was beyond crazy, with the puck flying back and forth. For a large poriton of the 2nd period, the Admirals seemed to never actually possess the puck in their own zone.
It seemed as though no one could handle the puck and passes were going awry. Shots were being deflected and neither goalie was able to control rebounds. Both teams had the puck sitting in front of the net, but was unable to ever put it away.
The break for the Admirals came mid 3rd period, when Robbie Earl was called for hooking. Shortly into that power play, the Ads scored the only goal of the game.
Sorry, Robbie, but this wasn't your most shining moment at the Bradley Center.
On the plus side, though, Robbie saw lots of playing time and we saw a lot less of the diving that marked his career as a Badger. I'd think it's not long before Robbie finds himself skating in the NHL.
Though Robbie was the biggest profile departure from last year's team, his teammate Joe Pavelski has already found himself on a roster in the NHL with the San Jose Sharks.
I read this profile on him in the USA Today right before Christmas, but never linked to it. Read it here.
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