All Brian O'Leary has wanted this 09/10 season has been to have his team play an entire 60 minutes.
Play an entire 60 minutes in order to produce a win, that is.
The Otters were headed in that direction Friday night at home to Villanova. They got the early 2-0 lead, but then tightened up, eventually losing a close battle 4-3.
So you wouldnt be the only person (I put myself in that category) who thought playing a team higher in the standings Sunday in the form of the Aurora Tigers would produce the same result.
After Tyler McGee showed his leadership with two first period goals, Huntsville showed grit and determiniation to make sure what happened 48 hours earlier, didnt happen Sunday afternoon.
Even though it was tight until early in the 3rd, credit your hometown heroes. They reached down and kicked it into another gear. And they got to that other gear, thanks to even, balanced scoring. Cameron Brace showed his nose for the net and dazzling speed in chipping in with a pair.
But the grinders - James Oliver and Zach Robinson in particular - demonstrated that as mainly fourth liners this year, they have the potential to become very solid, two way players at the OJAHL level, or beyond.
The playoffs are quite a way down the highway right now, and with 13 games remaining, the gravel road is quickly approaching. It may take a mammoth feat for the Otters to make post season, but with efforts like the 9-5 win over the Tigers Sunday, it could be a heck of a final month of the regular season, especially with 7 of the next 9 Otter games at the Jack Bionda.
Buckle up, and enjoy.
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