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Message: [QUOTE="sholokov2, post: 4564838, member: 6629"] funny how one's impression of a player can change radically from one game to the next. From an antsy show off to a player who reminded me of Chris Gray, Spallina learned a lot very fast. He has very strong legs and hips, quick feet, a very accurate shot from well disguised crosse angles, and a fire that I enjoy. I think it will take him some time to translate all that to the same kind of play against Maryland and UVA, but I am excited about this kid. A second observation about this game. The defense played very well. Most of the time they were on islands without slides for all the Albany players. When they did slide, it was warranted and well done. I have said many times that I think confidence in a solid goalie is the essence of good defense. Yesterday, I think that confidence showed all game long and was well justified. I think the test will come when they need regular and well organized sliding. [/QUOTE]