gdt 1/1 Winter Classic 2014 GDT: Maple Leafs 3, Red Wings 2 (F/SO)

[haroldsnepsts 4,826]

The tragedy of this game is that Dan Cleary has had our best scoring chances.

It's not surprising. Cleary plays ugly grinding hockey that's suited to these kind of conditions.

I think part of the reason Babcock loves him is because Cleary isn't afraid to go the net and take a beating. There aren't many players on the Wings who do that regularly.

[MabusIncarnate 5,344]

Maybe we just need to shove Cleary in a freezer for an hour prior to game time, it might be the key to getting him playing well. He's been very noticeable all game.

[Hockeymom1960 5,107]

I don't care who but someone in Red please put it in the Blue's net!

[Guest Crymson]

Has he left the ice? I swear every time I look Cleary is out there.

Babcock, who is still stuck in 2010, uses him as the go-to guy despite the latter being totally ineffective.

Edited January 1, 2014 by Crymson

[marcaractac 3,962]

It's not surprising. Cleary plays ugly grinding hockey that's suited to these kind of conditions.

I think part of the reason Babcock loves him is because Cleary isn't afraid to go the net and take a beating. There aren't many players on the Wings who do that regularly.

He has also been playing a lot better these past couple of weeks. Come playoff time we'll be glad we have him.

[haroldsnepsts 4,826]

Nice play at the blueline by Kindl forcing the Leafs offside.

[Hockeymom1960 5,107]

Shut the heaters off and suck it up princesses.

[ShanahanMan 473]

Is Babcock playing Cleary every shift?

[Hockeymom1960 5,107]

lol you can hear Jimmy pinging even in this game.

[GMRwings1983 8,794]

It's not surprising. Cleary plays ugly grinding hockey that's suited to these kind of conditions.

I think part of the reason Babcock loves him is because Cleary isn't afraid to go the net and take a beating. There aren't many players on the Wings who do that regularly.

Yeah, but he's not scoring. His grinding out style belongs on the 4th line, where you don't expect offensive productivity.

He has also been playing a lot better these past couple of weeks. Come playoff time we'll be glad we have him.

Making the playoffs is hardly inevitable for this team. We saw that last season.

[Hockeymom1960 5,107]

Get it out!!!

WHOOOOOOOOOO HOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[marcaractac 3,962]

ALFIE!!!

[Cloune 270]

goal

[Detroit # 1 Fan 2,204]

ALFIE!!!! I honestly didnt think a goal was coming today

[hankzet40 233]

Alfie!

[WorkingOvertime 536]

Alf!

[MotorCityMadness 388]

Alfie!!!

[MabusIncarnate 5,344]

GOOALL!!!

[haroldsnepsts 4,826]

Yeah, but he's not scoring. His grinding out style belongs on the 4th line, where you don't expect offensive productivity.

Making the playoffs is hardly inevitable for this team. We saw that last season.

Which is where he's been playing, hasn't he?

This game I could see him getting more minutes because it's likely going to be an ugly goal that wins it.

[Jasper84 333]

Z and Alfie!!!!

[Jusek 437]

Alfie!

[Hockeymom1960 5,107]

ALFIE!!!!!!

Hey Hey Hockeytown!!!

[canadian wings fan 305]

Zetterberg!!!!!!!! weoooo 1-0 Wings

[marcaractac 3,962]

gonna be hanks goal. hard to tell though. yay either way!

Edited January 1, 2014 by marcaractac

[Hockeymom1960 5,107]

No there is not a "distinct" kicking motion