Day four of Cyclones Traning Camp really took off as the eight players returned from the AHL hit the ice to join the rest of the team for camp. With those AHL caliber players on the ice, the passes were more crisp, routes were more precise and shots were very accurate. Even some of the rookies like the younger brother of Defenseman, Brock Sheahan, Brodie benefited well.
“It’s definitely at another level,” said Brodie. “With all of those guys down from AHL camp, it was better hockey out there today. A couple of the veterans have helped me out and told me what I need to do; things like stopping in front of the net, shooting the puck, and skating hard - all the little things that coaches like to see out there.”
For the first time in thier professional careers the Sheahan brothers are on the same team. The eldest brother, Brock explained, “I am really excited that he’s here. We’re living together too,” said Brock. “It’s the first time that we’ve played together since novice when out dad was coaching, so it has been a long time. I did have to kick him out of my room, though. He took the big room, so we’re making a switch there. But Brodie is a good player and I think he’ll help the team a lot.”
Head Coach, Jarrod Skalde is even impressed with the young Sheahan skills. “I think he’s doing well, he’s obviously a skilled player with lots of energy,” said Skalde. “There are a lot of elements to the pro game that we’re going to see how he comes along as the preseason continues. That will tell a lot.”
The early part of practice was focused on breakouts and offensive zone attacks. Later on the teams split up into offense and defense and worked on drills. We ran into 2009 ECHL All-Star, Matt Pierce who did not appear on the ice today but said he will be ready tomorrow for Day 5. Goaltender, Jeremy Smith back from Milwaukee's camp, looked very good in his first day back in Cincinnati as well.
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