Spotlight Player:
Andreas Pettersson
Andreas Pettersson
Biscuits and Breezers
Welcome back to another blog of Biscuits and Breezers! I am bringing you an installment of Biscuits and Breezers' Spotlight player reviews, and this time, I will be reviewing a goaltender who plays a top notch game as well as one that is a great representation of the highlights of junior hockey goaltending. He is an incredibly bright player as well as one who has an innate sense to the game. He has already shown that he has the talent to play through any situation thrown at him and come out without a fracture. This particular player is a phenomenal player to have on roster because he takes on ten times the amount he is expected and always pulls through for his team mates. Biscuits and Breezers' next Spotlight Player is Ogden Mustangs goaltender Andreas Pettersson!
When looking at the NHL, Finnish goaltenders are dominating the league, but in junior hockey, you are seeing more and more Swedish netminders in goal for teams all across the country. Pettersson had some big shoes to fill signing with the Mustangs following Ogden's previous goaltenders, but only half way into the season, he has gone above and beyond the expectations the Mustangs organization had for him. He has proven time and time again to be a crucial link for the team and has never let his team down. From the performances I've seen this season, Pettersson holds an incredible amount of ambition as well as a very strong mentality to carry on no matter what has been experienced previously in the game. Andreas is an incredibly powerful presence on the ice in more ways than one. First off, one can tell that he has a very forward thinking and advanced mind. In my opinion, Pettersson takes what he sees happening on the ice as well as the potential outcomes and puts it on the next level. He absorbs every ounce of the game that he can and uses that to his advantage. It appears very much so that he has a very innate sense in the cage. Andreas holds a very high IQ for the game and backs every decision he makes during games with an intelligent thought process. Secondly, Pettersson has made it a trend to never show weakness in the cage. Now, I am not saying weakness in the traditional sense, I am referring to the portrayal of exhaustion. He never lets his opponents know that he is running on low or that he is not at full strength. Every time he is having the puck rushed towards him or someone is trying for a wrap around, top shelf, or back handed goal, he puts on his game face, stands up to his challenge, and is ready to take on any momentous feat his teams needs him to tackle. Lastly, he is very strong technically speaking. He has enormous and quick moves within in the net, he dashes to respond to any threats presented outside of the crease, and has a very in depth understanding of it takes to be a top goaltender. Currently, Andreas is ranked 18th overall for the WSHL's goaltenders. Perhaps one of the best qualities about his style of play would be that he never has restrictions about carrying a heavy load for his team. He will always go the extra mile for the logo on the front of his jersey, and if need be, he will go 5 extra one step at at time. Best of luck Andreas with the Mustangs as well as your future hockey career!
Thanks for reading another blog of Biscuits and Breezers! Every blog will be filled with updated hockey news, player reviews, and much more! Until next time remember, don't get your breezers in a bunch because hockey is always around the corner. Remember, it's always a great day for hockey and it's a lifestyle not just a sport!
Andreas Pettersson - Ogden Mustangs (G)
Height: 6 ft 1 in Weight: 175 lbs Hometown: Trollhattan, Sweden 2013-2014 Stats: 2.06 GAA and .925 save percentage in 16 games played with BIK Karlskoga J20
When looking at the NHL, Finnish goaltenders are dominating the league, but in junior hockey, you are seeing more and more Swedish netminders in goal for teams all across the country. Pettersson had some big shoes to fill signing with the Mustangs following Ogden's previous goaltenders, but only half way into the season, he has gone above and beyond the expectations the Mustangs organization had for him. He has proven time and time again to be a crucial link for the team and has never let his team down. From the performances I've seen this season, Pettersson holds an incredible amount of ambition as well as a very strong mentality to carry on no matter what has been experienced previously in the game. Andreas is an incredibly powerful presence on the ice in more ways than one. First off, one can tell that he has a very forward thinking and advanced mind. In my opinion, Pettersson takes what he sees happening on the ice as well as the potential outcomes and puts it on the next level. He absorbs every ounce of the game that he can and uses that to his advantage. It appears very much so that he has a very innate sense in the cage. Andreas holds a very high IQ for the game and backs every decision he makes during games with an intelligent thought process. Secondly, Pettersson has made it a trend to never show weakness in the cage. Now, I am not saying weakness in the traditional sense, I am referring to the portrayal of exhaustion. He never lets his opponents know that he is running on low or that he is not at full strength. Every time he is having the puck rushed towards him or someone is trying for a wrap around, top shelf, or back handed goal, he puts on his game face, stands up to his challenge, and is ready to take on any momentous feat his teams needs him to tackle. Lastly, he is very strong technically speaking. He has enormous and quick moves within in the net, he dashes to respond to any threats presented outside of the crease, and has a very in depth understanding of it takes to be a top goaltender. Currently, Andreas is ranked 18th overall for the WSHL's goaltenders. Perhaps one of the best qualities about his style of play would be that he never has restrictions about carrying a heavy load for his team. He will always go the extra mile for the logo on the front of his jersey, and if need be, he will go 5 extra one step at at time. Best of luck Andreas with the Mustangs as well as your future hockey career!
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| (Photo Credit to Christine Ferrario Photography) |
Thanks for reading another blog of Biscuits and Breezers! Every blog will be filled with updated hockey news, player reviews, and much more! Until next time remember, don't get your breezers in a bunch because hockey is always around the corner. Remember, it's always a great day for hockey and it's a lifestyle not just a sport!
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