iginla
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Post by iginla on Nov 28, 2017 13:21:16 GMT
Us v MK then Shuff v Stars Fife v Belfast Flames v Blaze I believe Flames vs Devils Looks like MK have gone for the payday, we took a lot of fans there last time, that’s the only reason I can think for them to pick us... And that’s everything that’s wrong with the stupid format ! 🙄 |
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BigLad
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Post by BigLad on Nov 28, 2017 13:33:40 GMT
I'm guessing the games are going to be mid-week, which means a much smaller travelling contingent.
But looking at some of the other factors they could've chosen us:
(1) Easier travel.
(2) Games between the teams this season have been close-run games.
(3) Another chance for Shaun from This is England to catch up with Corey to discuss GB.
My only gripe about this format is it should've been announced at the start of the season. The actual way of doing the draw is fine by me.
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Yotes
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Post by Yotes on Nov 28, 2017 13:34:35 GMT
MK haven't been miles off us in our recent games, maybe they feel this tie is a win on the business side, but not beyond the realms on the hockey side too? It's their choice anyway, I don't see any issue with it.
Good news for us avoiding Cardiff at this stage.
(Edit: Beat me to it BigLad.)
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Pies
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Post by Pies on Nov 28, 2017 13:47:23 GMT
They’re threw up fixtures we weren’t expecting which is nice! I’m looking forward to another 2 games against MK
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Post by claretgiant on Nov 28, 2017 13:47:39 GMT
so the options to choose your opponent has come out exactly how it would have done on the seedings....strange that eh?
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EMB
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Post by EMB on Nov 28, 2017 14:05:01 GMT
Doesn't leave much time for everyone to squeeze this one in if all matches have to be completed by 10th Jan. We have Belfast on the 12th and Sheffield are in the cup that weekend also.
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Shorty
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Post by Shorty on Nov 28, 2017 14:55:42 GMT
Pleased with that. Good to see a new team a bit more.
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Post by kezypanther on Nov 28, 2017 15:31:01 GMT
The MK games have been the best games in the league this season imo. I'm glad we got them. It's always a little feisty, though Miika is a big game player. So gonna be tough.
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Post by PantherG on Nov 28, 2017 16:01:35 GMT
Was delighted with this, the games against MK have been the bay of the season. By no means a straightforward tie and will be close! If fact three of the four ties will go to the wire! Only Sheffield have a straightforward path.
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Post by pingchowchi on Nov 28, 2017 16:07:56 GMT
Sorry for the mistake people. I'm also looking forward to this game.
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Post by John Casey on Nov 28, 2017 19:43:41 GMT
I reckon that if Sheffield didn't have a disgruntled fan base at the moment, I think they would have chosen us.
They beat us twice in the Cup already, they won't have to travel to Scotland and they will certainly have a bigger attendance than if they played The Stars (Granted I don't know know this for a fact, but would they sell out Ice Sheffield)
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Post by thebestpanthers on Nov 28, 2017 21:29:47 GMT
Doesn't leave much time for everyone to squeeze this one in if all matches have to be completed by 10th Jan. We have Belfast on the 12th and Sheffield are in the cup that weekend also. Could make it interesting for Squeelers as they also have a "TEE TRAY" to win !!! |
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NP
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Post by NP on Dec 1, 2017 20:37:38 GMT
Interestingly seems MK have chosen to give up tbeir home advantage in 2nd leg, with 1st leg taking place in MK on Fri 22 Dec.
I'd rather have gone to the 2nd leg myself, but living about 40 mins away from MK will probly just be the 1st leg that I'll see, with the 2nd leg taking place on Wed 3rd Jan, which is my first day back in work after near 2 week Xmas break.
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Shaggy
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Post by Shaggy on Dec 1, 2017 21:38:46 GMT
Interestingly seems MK have chosen to give up tbeir home advantage in 2nd leg, with 1st leg taking place in MK on Fri 22 Dec. I'd rather have gone to the 2nd leg myself, but living about 40 mins away from MK will probly just be the 1st leg that I'll see, with the 2nd leg taking place on Wed 3rd Jan, which is my first day back in work after near 2 week Xmas break. The away game on Fri 22nd? - that's awesome, got the day off, so can do that one!  Smart move by MK... they have got much more chance of getting a load of away fans down for that one. |
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