![]() ![]() ![]() It’s not something he’s really had to do before because of how big he was. “He works on those strides and using that big body, learning that game. Hopefully he can continue to a point where he can get there every night and become a force, which he’s shown he’s been able to do for stretches,’’ he said. “He’s going through the phase of ‘young and just getting used to the pro game.’ Now he’s starting to become a bit more comfortable with the game and the way that he has to play to be effective. Providence coach Jay Leach sees Frederic – a late first round draft pick in 2016 who left Wisconsin after his sophomore year – making the adjustment from college. Talking to him this week, he picked out three occasions on his own where, ‘I didn’t do this here.’ That’s the progression, his recognition of how far his game has come,’’ said Langenbrunner. “He’s recognizing the difference between when he’s dialed in like that and doing it and when he’s not. That's helping me for these weekends.’’Īwareness and understanding what needs to be done on the ice to be at your best can be half the battle with young players, and it’s an area where Frederic is growing. “It's hard when you've got the quick turnarounds, but I think I've figured out a little something, a routine off the ice. It was good to have my legs for all three games,’’ he said. I've had some good games and maybe some periods off. ![]() In the D zone I was engaged and physical. “Had a little puck luck, got a nice pass on a goal. Probably the best three-game stretch that he’s had with that consistency we’ve been looking for.’’įrederic, with 8 goals and 13 points in 32 games, agrees that he was on his game. “Especially this past weekend, all nine periods you saw him consistent, dialed in, both ends. ![]()
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