Community hockey team defeats Plano East in comeback game

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Christi Norris
Following a score, Brendon Zeis hugs teammate Mason Novak, No. 41, to celebrate their second goal of the game. Prosper was up 2-1 in the second period. Zeis had 2 points for the game, while Novak had 1 goal.

 

Click the photo above to start a  slideshow with captions full of information about moments from the Prosper Ice Hockey game on Thursday, Sept. 24, at Children’s Health Star Center- McKinney. Here are few more details for the fans:

Who: Prosper Ice Hockey Team – led by head coach Yev Saidachev
What: Prosper Ice Hockey (a community team with students from throughout the area, including players from the following schools: Celina, Melissa, Rock Hill and Prosper) against Plano East
When: Sept. 24
Where: Children’s Health StarCenter- McKinney

Here’s an analysis quote from head coach Yev Saidachev:

“What we did well:
  • We competed and kept the game simple
  • We played well in the other team’s end
  • Capitalized on our chances
  • Played as a team
What we need to continue to improve:
  • Continue to work on getting out of our own zone
  • More awareness in our own zone
  • Be more defensive-minded – take care of defensive end
  • Be more patient with the puck “

What’s next: Click this link to see the team’s schedule.
More info: Click this link to the team’s web page.

According to the Hockey Shift app, the team sits in third place in the standings, right behind Frisco Black, in first, and the Richardson/Rockwall team, in second.

Editor’s Note: Story last updated at 11:31 a.m. Sept. 26 for clarity and to add additional information.