Mustangs defence duo sees success at offensive Western All-Star Challenge

“We’ve played together a lot in Melfort, and we got to do the same thing in the second game, so honestly it felt like a normal game, just because it was so easy knowing how your partner is gonna play. The first game we didn’t play together, so there was definitely stuff to learn because every guy is different, but you figure it out pretty quickly, especially when every guy knows what they’re doing.”

New teammates were an adjustment, and so were new coaches for the pair, although it had a similar feel.

Mustangs head coach Trevor Blevins has taught the two a lot already in their time in Melfort, which allowed for an easy transition into the tournament.

“We were lucky because Weyburn’s coach was there, and they have a similar playstyle to us. For the penalty kill and the D zone, it was stuff we were used to, so we were fortunate that way. It was definitely still a new experience and a chance to learn, but we felt quite prepared and that we were already taught everything we’d need to know,” Grandberg added.

“If anything, Blevins has joked with us about some of our film there and how we gotta get back. Being on that all-star team, we have more to prove, and we’re both gonna keep doing that now that we’re back in the Blue and Green.”

The Stangs played their first game since the end of the challenge this past weekend, downing the visiting Yorkton Terriers 3-2 in a shootout on Saturday.

Grandberg was in the lineup, while Doane was a scratch; however, the two will likely see plenty of action in the next couple of weeks, as starting Friday, Melfort will play eight games in 16 days.

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Ben.Tompkins@pattisonmedia.com

by Ben Tompkins

Mustangs defence duo sees success at offensive Western All-Star Challenge

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