Inline Falls to
Walled Lake Western
4/25/2006 by John Smith and Scott Olson
 

The Novi Wildcat Varsity Inline team took one on the chin last night as they were shutout 8-0 against Walled Lake Western. The game was close throughout the contest until the third period.

After one, the 'Cats were down 1-0, and after the second 3-0. In the third period, WLW showed why they are one of the top teams in the state.

"Our kids showed many positive things, but we still have a ways to go. It will take a few more games and practices until we understand the style of play, most of our players have very little experience at the inline game and it showed," said Associate Coach Brad Zarem.

On the bright side, Chad Tindall made some outstanding saves between the pipes.

"We didn't give Chad much help for the fact we spent half of the game in the penalty box. The boys have to learn that inline hockey is a game of wits, skill and finesse. This game was an advanced lesson on how to play and Walled Lake Western taught it well. Next practice we will cover special teams and learn to be more patiant with the puck. We have tons of talent and once we learn the the system we will be a force at the end," explained Head Coach John Smith.

The Inline Wildcat's next game is against cross-town rival Catholic Central this Thursday at 7:40 PM.