Despite Wins: Ice Bears Still Seeking Consistency - Berlin Polar Bears target key players to fix struggling power play
The Berlin Polar Bears have pinpointed key players to bolster their power-play performance. Head coach Serge Aubin is pleased with the team's recent five-point weekend, despite inconsistencies against Frankfurt Lions. The team secured a 4-2 victory, with Yannick Veilleux scoring the decisive empty-net goal.
Coach Aubin has identified top forwards Juuso Rajala, Jeff Smith, Artjom Alexandrov, and new signing Lenard Dötsch as crucial to improving power-play situations. These players, particularly on the first line, exhibit strong scoring abilities during power plays. However, the team has struggled in this area, ranking last in the Deutsche Eishockey Liga (DEL) with a 12.3% success rate.
In their match against Frankfurt Lions, the Polar Bears failed to convert four power-play opportunities. Despite this, Aubin noted defensive improvements compared to previous games. The team showed inconsistency, alternating between strong and weak phases. To address this, Aubin plans to focus more on power-play drills in training to enhance execution.
The Berlin Polar Bears' power play remains a significant weakness, but the team has identified key players to help improve performance in this area. Coach Serge Aubin is addressing the issue through targeted training, aiming to boost the team's power-play success rate and maintain their sixth-place position in the DEL.
