* The Stat Line was practically a dead heat in this one, although WPG pushed their Corsi up in the last ten minutes, doubling up The Hawks on shot attempts after the game was well out of reach. The one large and interesting disparity, I think, was in Hits, where The Jets allegedly outhit The Hawks 25-2. This suggests one of two things, the first being a bit of stat inflation on the part of the WPG statisticians, Manitoba being a bit of a lunkheaded "if you can't beat 'em on the ice beat 'em in the alley" sort of environment. The second possibility that comes to mind is that The Hawks simply paid little attention to that part of the game, choosing instead to hold the puck, move the puck and shoot the puck. I only have the highlights package to go on, so I'd love to hear someone else's impression.
* Michal Kempny doesn't dress for a month but draws in to notch a goal and a team-high +3 on the night. He's done his bit, so it's up to Coach Q to conjure up some excuse why Kemps doesn't deserve to play.
* It's gonna be tough for Richard Panik to find his way back into the lineup.
* Highlight of Highlights: the usually stone-faced Patrick Kane, unable to suppress his surprise and delight over Nick Schmaltz' dirrrrty pass in the second period.
Back home on Sunday vs. The Wild, with whom The Hawks are tied on points but behind in the standings, for a so-called four point game. Gotta get that one.
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