Hockey-As Viewed From The Rail: Favorite shots from the 07' Tournament,Dallas-v- Bluejackets

Monday, September 17, 2007

Favorite shots from the 07' Tournament,Dallas-v- Bluejackets

One of the best things about the Rookie Tournament is the chance to photograph eight teams all playing daily during the three day event. It gives hockey photographers a slice of heaven. Imagine the ability to shoot four different teams simply by crossing a hallway? Now close your eyes and understand it happens twice a day at the tournament. Yes, twice, NHL prospects working their hardest to impress the coaches, looking to see years of hard work turn them into overnight successes. It's not NHL level hockey yet, but for many of these guys it is the first step out of the Jr's and college and into the professional world.

I will try to show you a few moments from each game as I was able to catch it. First the Monday Dallas vs Columbus game. This game was marked by a two fights and the loss of the Bluejackets goalie John Murray to a shoulder injury. Best of luck to him in his recovery, in general Murray looked great during the weekend, wonder if he will end up with the Crunch in Syracuse? Only coach Claude Noel knows and he wasn't telling this photog at the time.