Whalers Lose Home Opener 2-1

Whalers goaltender #39 Alex Nedeljkovic made tremendous saves in the 2-1 loss to Erie!

     The Plymouth Whalers began their 2013-2014 campaign this past weekend with a 3-0 road loss to the London Knights on Friday, followed by a 2-1 home loss at the hands of the Erie Otters.  Saturday nights game at Compuware Arena featured two of the top goaltenders in the OHL (Ontario Hockey League).  #38 Oscar Dansk has already been drafted by the Columbus Blue Jackets of the NHL (National Hockey League), and made 29 saves for the Erie Otters.  #39 Alex Nedeljkovic made 35 saves for the Whalers.
     The Whalers #11 Connor Chatham scored the lone goal for Plymouth late in the first period.  There was a scoreless second period, followed by two Erie goals in the third period.  #74 Dane Fox scored the first Otter goal, and Toronto Maple Leafs draft pick #28 Connor Brown scored the game winner.  #11 Connor Chatham was also ejected in the 2-1 loss.
     The 2013-2014 Whalers already feature 14 new additions that will have to get use to playing with each other.  The roster includes local players like #6 Mitch Jones from Rochester, and #8 Alex King from Taylor.  The Erie Otters roster also features players from our local area such as #31 Devin Williams from Saginaw, #57 Troy Donnay from Fenton, and #29 Nick Betz from Clinton Township.  The Whalers next home game is Saturday, October 5th against the Saginaw Spirit, puck drops at 7:05.  The Whalers are currently 0-2 on the season.  Click on the link below for more information about the Plymouth Whalers. 
     The Grand Rapids Griffins invade Compuware Arena this Saturday night to host the Lake Erie Monsters, puck drops at 7:00.  The Grand Rapids Griffins are the defending Calder Cup Champions, and are also the minor league affiliate of the Detroit Red Wings.

Whalers Captain #4 Nick Malysa prepares to take the faceoff against Otters top prospect #97 Connor McDavid! 

    




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