TQS Writer
With the return of Russian forward Stanislav Galiev the Saint John Sea Dogs have the depth to be considered the best top-six forward unit in the CHL.
The top-six include Galiev, Jonathan Huberdeau, Charlie Coyle, Zack Phillips, Jurco and Danick Gauthier.
Galiev has been out of for most of the season after undergoing surgery to repair a broken left wrist on Oct. 1, 2011. The Russian sniper was on a hot streak before his injury scoring three goals and three assists in just five games.Since his return, he has made an immediate impact on the already stacked Sea Dogs roster. Galiev notched two goals in a 7-2 home victory over the Titan on Feb. 12, his first since Sept. 24, 2011.
This season he has an impressive nine points in just eight games, the kind of offensive flare the Sea Dogs will need going in to their highly anticipated playoff stretch.
Galiev and the Sea Dogs are back in action this Friday, when they play host to the Quebec Remparts . Game time at Harbour Station and broadcast time on Rogers Sportsnet is 8 p.m.
A few of Galiev’s Tweets leading up to his return:
@Galixon_97 :
It's been tough 4month for me, watching games from stands! And now I'm back. First game tomorrow since 1st October. #Dogs #RoadToShawi. Tweeted on Feb. 10
I hope I don't forget how to shoot the puck @mathieutcorbeil. Tweeted on Feb. 8
Great day inDC today.Heard great news from a doctor this morning.Now at the airport,coming back to Saint John. Tweeted on Feb. 8
