REVOLUTION LOOKING TO CONTINUE EVOLUTION

ROSTER:

Derek Miksich, Austin Boyd, Andrew Linden, Cody Moore, Ryan Johnson, Shawn Logan, Clay Halpin

2007 STATISTICAL LEADERS (SKATERS):

Ø Points: Derek Miksich (74)

Ø Goals: Derek Miksich (55)

Ø Assists: Austin Boyd (26)

Ø PIM: Austin Boyd (17)

OFFENSE:

Derek Miksich leads a talented group of young players who can light the lamp. Miksich finished fourth in the league in scoring last year with 74 points, and third in goal scoring with 55. He is only going to get better with each passing season, and is already becoming one of the league’s premier talents. He’s not alone though, and this year’s team should have a more balanced scoring attack with the return of Austin Boyd and the arrival of Ryan Johnson from the Venom. Miksich, Boyd, and Johnson showed what they can do together in last year’s ironman fall ironman tournament, in which they finished second despite dominating against veteran players at times. They should be a fun team to watch this year with those three on the court.

DEFENSE:

The Legion, last year’s name for this year’s Revolution team, gave up the third most goals of any team last year. That is a troubling figure if they hope to make their first ever postseason appearance. They will need to play with as much urgency in the defensive end as they do in the offensive end, and will have to focus on a more stingy style of play if they plan to be around in August.

GOALTENDING:

The “Kid” is back! After missing last year due to knee surgery, Clay Halpin has returned to man the Revolution’s pipes. Halpin became a fan favorite three years ago, when he entertained and dazzled fans with his athleticism in the Tyrants’ net. At 6’1”, Halpin has plenty of size to get the job done, and is quick with his reflexes. But he’ll need to regain his angles and shake off the rust early, to keep the Revolution in the tough games.

OUTLOOK:

The Pittsburgh Penguins came up with a marketing campaign a few years back inviting fans to “Experience the Evolution” of its young and coming team. In a lot of ways, the league is watching the Revolution’s evolution. This is the franchise’s third year in the XHL, and they are already drawing the eyes of players across the league. With a cast of young and talented players, it is only a matter of time until they can put it all together. And while the XHL is bound to experience the closest year in terms of parity thus far, they will be a difficult team to beat and could surprise even the top teams this year. That said, their evolution may take another year, or maybe two, but if they stick together, they are bound to be among the top teams for many years.