Save by Clemmensen, rebound….no score!
That’s pretty usual when dealing with New Jersey's goaltender Scott Clemmensen, the back-up for soon to be hall-of-famer, Marty Brodeur. Clemmensen has had his chance to shine this season due to an injured Brodeur.
Clemmensen started off the 2008-2009 season with the New Jersey affiliate team, Lowell Devils, and got the call up when Brodeur was put on injured reserve. Kevin Weekes was the back-up goalie at the time, but struggled in his first few games in net. Clemmensen has since taken over the number one goalie spot as he continues to lead them to victories on their current eight game winning streak.
Clemmensen tallied his twenty-second win of the season ,Friday night against the struggling Pittsburgh Penguins.
Eighth in the league for save percentage with .920%, and sixth in the league with 2.29 goals against average, one might wonder why he was just a back-up in the first place. When Brodeur returns from injury, the Devils will have two hot and solid goaltenders they can rely on.
Clemmensen has been with the Devils since the 2001-2002 season, besides last year, in which he spent with the Toronto Maple Leafs. Since joining the NHL, the most games he has ever seen in a season is thirteen. That’s all changed this year, as he has played in 33 going 22-9-1 in that span.
Formerly of the Boston College Eagles, Clemmensen has recently been voted Hockey East’s Unsung Hero in conjunction with the 25th anniversary celebration of the league. In his time with them, he holds the BC record for career victories, with 99.
Clemmensen’s style of goaltending doesn’t really have a label like “butterfly” or something fancy. His is simple; more of a calm approach and it’s effective. He doesn’t panic when there’s a screen of players or a bunch of guys out in front of him. Scott stays calm and handles every puck thrown at him. Rebounds don’t come too often, and when they do, most times the players are denied. He’s helped the New Jersey Devils stay at the top part of the Eastern Conference standings. He’s giving them a chance to win every night with their main goaltender out of the lineup.
New Jersey’s offense contributes a huge amount to many of their victories, but it’s the man in between the pipes that keeps the other team’s offense to a minimum.
He catches left, which is probably the best shot you’ve got at beating him. Gloveside is the way to go as I’ve found from watching, is his weakest spot. Although he has no shutouts recorded on the season yet, give him time because he’s just warming up. At 31 years old, he should have some years left in him to play, and let’s hope teams will realize his full potential. As the first half of the season has approached, I’d have to give Clemmensen an B+, and as he continues to play as well through the second, he should have no problem earning a solid A.
That’s pretty usual when dealing with New Jersey's goaltender Scott Clemmensen, the back-up for soon to be hall-of-famer, Marty Brodeur. Clemmensen has had his chance to shine this season due to an injured Brodeur.
Clemmensen started off the 2008-2009 season with the New Jersey affiliate team, Lowell Devils, and got the call up when Brodeur was put on injured reserve. Kevin Weekes was the back-up goalie at the time, but struggled in his first few games in net. Clemmensen has since taken over the number one goalie spot as he continues to lead them to victories on their current eight game winning streak.
Clemmensen tallied his twenty-second win of the season ,Friday night against the struggling Pittsburgh Penguins.
Eighth in the league for save percentage with .920%, and sixth in the league with 2.29 goals against average, one might wonder why he was just a back-up in the first place. When Brodeur returns from injury, the Devils will have two hot and solid goaltenders they can rely on.
Clemmensen has been with the Devils since the 2001-2002 season, besides last year, in which he spent with the Toronto Maple Leafs. Since joining the NHL, the most games he has ever seen in a season is thirteen. That’s all changed this year, as he has played in 33 going 22-9-1 in that span.
Formerly of the Boston College Eagles, Clemmensen has recently been voted Hockey East’s Unsung Hero in conjunction with the 25th anniversary celebration of the league. In his time with them, he holds the BC record for career victories, with 99.
Clemmensen’s style of goaltending doesn’t really have a label like “butterfly” or something fancy. His is simple; more of a calm approach and it’s effective. He doesn’t panic when there’s a screen of players or a bunch of guys out in front of him. Scott stays calm and handles every puck thrown at him. Rebounds don’t come too often, and when they do, most times the players are denied. He’s helped the New Jersey Devils stay at the top part of the Eastern Conference standings. He’s giving them a chance to win every night with their main goaltender out of the lineup.
New Jersey’s offense contributes a huge amount to many of their victories, but it’s the man in between the pipes that keeps the other team’s offense to a minimum.
He catches left, which is probably the best shot you’ve got at beating him. Gloveside is the way to go as I’ve found from watching, is his weakest spot. Although he has no shutouts recorded on the season yet, give him time because he’s just warming up. At 31 years old, he should have some years left in him to play, and let’s hope teams will realize his full potential. As the first half of the season has approached, I’d have to give Clemmensen an B+, and as he continues to play as well through the second, he should have no problem earning a solid A.
4 comments:
Miss Hailey, please tell me that your desk is totally covered in little yellow post-it notes with all the stats and details you include in your blog. I have a hard time rememberiing the temp range for a moderate oven, so I have no idea how you manage to keep all of this information straight, and then to write about it so understandably! You're doing an awesome job.
AmandaLyn
That's great for New Jersey, with Brodeur being out, I'm glad they have found a "close second" in their backup. It will be interesting to see what happens once Marty's back in town.
Great job on this one
Another great article! You never cease to amaze me with your knowledge of everyone in the NHL. Most people only know about the one team they love, but you truly love the sport and put your heart and soul into it. Your loyalty is with your Bruins, but you openly spot other great teams and players.
Patty (your #1 fan)
another great one, hailey. besides your obvious love of the game, no matter who plays, i can see your writing skills improving with each article. i'm very impressed with your consistency and drive.
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