Friday’s Colorado Avalanche rookie skate offered plenty of interesting tidbits. For those who did not get to attend, or lacked the opportunity, here are some observations from the stands, leaving the expert analysis to A.J. Haefele and Adrian Dater. Warning – this is the first official day of observation. There was too much happening of for one person to catch it all. Nothing mentioned should be taken as anything other than general impressions and background information.
The rookies began with a full ice skate, practicing their passing and shooting skills. Eric Veilleux, head coach of the San Antonio Rampage, stopped the drills to go over objectives and strategy at the far side of the rink.