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Post by texpef on Jan 23, 2018 18:11:42 GMT
In almost 30 years watching the Panthers, Dallman was my favourite! He smoked like a chimney but not did he know where the net was! Mark Kolesar was my 2nd favourite while we are on the subject.. then the rest Dallman & Kolesar were great for Panthers. given this was in thread about a current player thought i'd create a new one.. OK so the list:- In no particular order and for different reasons (scoring, skill, character etc) Mike Jeffries Mario Belanger Craig Melancon Tim Peacock Terry Kurtenbach Chris Kelland Selmar Jim Keyes Fred Perlini Jim Paek Rick Brebant Dan Dorian Mike Jeffries dont remember him Mario Belanger all i remember is a quote from blaser saying he wanted to punch him for not getting in there (or some such quote) Craig Melancon what a star Tim Peacock not as big a star as Melancon TK and Chris Kelland, well TK wasnt called to 50 minute man for a reason and Chris is the ONLY player i can remember that has spoken to a ref and got him to change his mind he was the epitome of a professional and i remember him and Adey not coming off gagging for breath in the first training session held by murphy who replaced Dampier.  Selmar... well all i can say is i was there nuff said What a guy Jim Keyes... kinda dont remember him althoug i am old now  Fred Perlini well lets hope his lad can fill his shoes Jim Paek what a pro!! shame he was on one the toughest (yeehaw ) and underachieving sides in Nottingham Rick Brebant it is no surprise success has followed this guy and it did in Nottingham until the only time he has ever been injured in this country scuppered one of the few chances we had of the few winning the league Dan Dorian such a performer and came back to haunt us in the playoff semi in Wembley but when you consider he was swapped for Selmar no contest. Loved hearing new york new york in the old place and is still a fav song of mine all because of Dan As mentioned Marty Dallman (what a quarterback that guy was for Nottingham and still a role never been as well filled )and Mark Kolesar did it all, lead from the front.. all great players in their day. Plenty more that can be named Premark had big shoes to fill when he effectively replaced Selmar, Loved Bishop as a player fitted my ideal D man perfectly, Noone tougher than Barry Nieckar and the hadden/adey/Zukewski line is one of the best to ever watch giving highest points that year 1 and 2 to adey and hadden... lots more but thats it for now |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 23, 2018 18:59:32 GMT
One player I got particularly excited about when he was announced was Marty Flichel
Derek Laxdel needs a mention as well as one of my favourite defenceman in Roy Mitchell 😊
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Post by simonm on Jan 23, 2018 20:04:19 GMT
Mario Belanger, I went up to Durham to see his last game before he retired..... Ok so he didn't retire but instead a couple of years later found himself playing for us. A player who on his day must have been like trying to body check mist. Not a quarterback but a goal scorer who you wanted on a one on one.... Talking of which, Beauregard who if I'm honest I wasn't expecting too much off yet so showed me how little I know. And Marty Dallman out best ever quarterback who'd stand outside the dressing room between periods having a fag.
Of power forwards for me no one comes close to Mike Blaisdal..
Offensive defensmen....Doc Durdal.
Mid ice checker has to go to Lepine.
Pure class and calmness Paek.
Odelein for getting his point across and would have got the pure class award if it weren't for Paek.
Work ahollics Cam Janson, Bent Bobyck, Ross Lambert.
Agitators.... Keyes, Melencon and Richardson.
The only name i can't remember is our most intelligent player... It'll come.
So many players to remember.... Or forget.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 23, 2018 20:19:57 GMT
I'd like to add
Calle Carlsson - Mr cool - except season he played up the road
Daryll Easson - Just for scoring THAT overtime goal to lift Panthers first trophy (new era) at the NEC. I was there and the crowd just went mad..
Randall Weber - whole career with single team. And he was classed as a Brit.
Jamie Crapper (changed to Craiper later) - How many goals from outside the blue line??
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Post by simonm on Jan 23, 2018 20:23:09 GMT
Yes Randal Webber best shot stopper penalty killer....
Oh and agitator... What was I thinking forgetting him, Simon Hunt.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 23, 2018 20:37:06 GMT
First high class stopper we had - Trevor "Robber" Robins
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Post by Deleted on Jan 23, 2018 21:08:15 GMT
Pekka Virta (those 2 goals in the cup final up at Sheffield in 98)
Jeff Hoad ( that crazy 6th ot in Manchester )
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Post by Deleted on Jan 23, 2018 21:10:24 GMT
First high class stopper we had - Trevor "Robber" Robins It's a argument which has surfaced a few times... Who was the better.. The Robber or kwall? For me it was never in doubt..Robins faced higher quality forwards every night and was the first import nettie to get a shut out in Sheffield arena |
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Post by dmatt on Jan 23, 2018 21:49:59 GMT
Kolesar, what a player. A warrior on the ice in every way.
Dallman was pure genius, small, not very quick, but so clever.
For sheer will and commitment Ross Lambert has to get a mention.
We’ve had some classy defenders and one of my favs was Daryl Olsen, shame he only stayed 1 season.
At other teams, so many crazily talented players and entertainers.
Claude Dumas was lethal.
Little Dale Jago, great attacking d man.
Doug McEwen, unstoppable at times.
And who could forget Brent Sapergia.
Nostalgia I know, but so much fun and good times watching Heineken era and ISL.
It was a huge part of my life so I’ll always remember Panthers so fondly.
Times change. But it was so good back then.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 23, 2018 21:53:25 GMT
Kolesar, what a player. A warrior on the ice in every way. Dallman was pure genius, small, not very quick, but so clever. For sheer will and commitment Ross Lambert has to get a mention. We’ve had some classy defenders and one of my favs was Daryl Olsen, shame he only stayed 1 season. At other teams, so many crazily talented players and entertainers. Claude Dumas was lethal. Little Dale Jago, great attacking d man. Doug McEwen, unstoppable at times. And who could forget Brent Sapergia. Nostalgia I know, but so much fun and good times watching Heineken era and ISL. It was a huge part of my life so I’ll always remember Panthers so fondly. Times change. But it was so good back then. Good old Ross Lambert , he must have been good as he was public enemy no1 in Sheffield ☺ |
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Post by iginla on Jan 23, 2018 21:54:19 GMT
First high class stopper we had - Trevor "Robber" Robins It's a argument which has surfaced a few times... Who was the better.. The Robber or kwall? For me it was never in doubt..Robins faced higher quality forwards every night and was the first import nettie to get a shut out in Sheffield arena Actually Pidge I think you will find that based on numbers the best goalie we’ve had was Curtis Cruickshank. We were stupid to let him go when we did. |
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Post by texpef on Jan 23, 2018 21:55:43 GMT
Simon was also another player who kept getting tapped up by sheffield and only ever played for one club
Forgot about Ross what a player he was, didnt he replace someone who we actually released pre season?
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Post by texpef on Jan 23, 2018 21:57:56 GMT
D men what about captain Thompson everything i like in a D man and tough as old boots, talking of tough who was the player who left after a few games but shut up the gob that fife had that time just by having a "word", think his wife didnt settle... oh and lets not forget chainsaw... |
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Post by texpef on Jan 23, 2018 21:59:44 GMT
To be honest these memories should be captured and displayed for new players to witness what is expected of them instead of the sterile blandsville that is the NIC..
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Post by Deleted on Jan 23, 2018 22:01:10 GMT
Charron was solid. One of the more underrated d men we've had in the NIC isl era. Darren Maloney, he was as steady as they came.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 23, 2018 22:02:39 GMT
It's a argument which has surfaced a few times... Who was the better.. The Robber or kwall? For me it was never in doubt..Robins faced higher quality forwards every night and was the first import nettie to get a shut out in Sheffield arena Actually Pidge I think you will find that based on numbers the best goalie we’ve had was Curtis Cruickshank. We were stupid to let him go when we did. Who are you comparing CC with ? I could name a few better goalies than him who we've had |
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Post by iginla on Jan 23, 2018 22:06:13 GMT
Charron was solid. One of the more underrated d men we've had in the NIC isl era. Darren Maloney, he was as steady as they came. Yeah I liked Charron too Pidge,he was class. One who just did his job every night and never got enough credit was Jason Beckett,solid as a rock and tough. I don’t remember him, but I’m surprised nobody’s mentioned Jamie Leach ? |
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Post by ant on Jan 23, 2018 22:08:57 GMT
Dallman & Kolesar were great for Panthers. given this was in thread about a current player thought i'd create a new one.. OK so the list:- In no particular order and for different reasons (scoring, skill, character etc) Mike Jeffries Mario Belanger Craig Melancon Tim Peacock Terry Kurtenbach Chris Kelland Selmar Jim Keyes Fred Perlini Jim Paek Rick Brebant Dan Dorian Mike Jeffries dont remember him Mario Belanger all i remember is a quote from blaser saying he wanted to punch him for not getting in there (or some such quote) Craig Melancon what a star Tim Peacock not as big a star as Melancon TK and Chris Kelland, well TK wasnt called to 50 minute man for a reason and Chris is the ONLY player i can remember that has spoken to a ref and got him to change his mind he was the epitome of a professional and i remember him and Adey not coming off gagging for breath in the first training session held by murphy who replaced Dampier. Selmar... well all i can say is i was there nuff said What a guy Jim Keyes... kinda dont remember him althoug i am old now Fred Perlini well lets hope his lad can fill his shoes Jim Paek what a pro!! shame he was on one the toughest (yeehaw ) and underachieving sides in Nottingham Rick Brebant it is no surprise success has followed this guy and it did in Nottingham until the only time he has ever been injured in this country scuppered one of the few chances we had of the few winning the league Dan Dorian such a performer and came back to haunt us in the playoff semi in Wembley but when you consider he was swapped for Selmar no contest. Loved hearing new york new york in the old place and is still a fav song of mine all because of Dan As mentioned Marty Dallman (what a quarterback that guy was for Nottingham and still a role never been as well filled )and Mark Kolesar did it all, lead from the front.. all great players in their day. Plenty more that can be named Premark had big shoes to fill when he effectively replaced Selmar, Loved Bishop as a player fitted my ideal D man perfectly, Noone tougher than Barry Nieckar and the hadden/adey/Zukewski line is one of the best to ever watch giving highest points that year 1 and 2 to adey and hadden... lots more but thats it for now |
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Post by dmatt on Jan 23, 2018 22:10:48 GMT
Loved Jamie Leach, was great to sign him from Sheffield.
Totally forgot about Drouin too, his breakaways were insane, made so many goalies look silly.
Him, Wallenberg and Jinman were amazing at times.
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Post by ant on Jan 23, 2018 22:11:33 GMT
given this was in thread about a current player thought i'd create a new one.. OK so the list:- In no particular order and for different reasons (scoring, skill, character etc) Mike Jeffries Mario Belanger Craig Melancon Tim Peacock Terry Kurtenbach Chris Kelland Selmar Jim Keyes Fred Perlini Jim Paek Rick Brebant Dan Dorian Mike Jeffries dont remember him Mario Belanger all i remember is a quote from blaser saying he wanted to punch him for not getting in there (or some such quote) Craig Melancon what a star Tim Peacock not as big a star as Melancon TK and Chris Kelland, well TK wasnt called to 50 minute man for a reason and Chris is the ONLY player i can remember that has spoken to a ref and got him to change his mind he was the epitome of a professional and i remember him and Adey not coming off gagging for breath in the first training session held by murphy who replaced Dampier. Selmar... well all i can say is i was there nuff said What a guy Jim Keyes... kinda dont remember him althoug i am old now Fred Perlini well lets hope his lad can fill his shoes Jim Paek what a pro!! shame he was on one the toughest (yeehaw ) and underachieving sides in Nottingham Rick Brebant it is no surprise success has followed this guy and it did in Nottingham until the only time he has ever been injured in this country scuppered one of the few chances we had of the few winning the league Dan Dorian such a performer and came back to haunt us in the playoff semi in Wembley but when you consider he was swapped for Selmar no contest. Loved hearing new york new york in the old place and is still a fav song of mine all because of Dan As mentioned Marty Dallman (what a quarterback that guy was for Nottingham and still a role never been as well filled )and Mark Kolesar did it all, lead from the front.. all great players in their day. Plenty more that can be named Premark had big shoes to fill when he effectively replaced Selmar, Loved Bishop as a player fitted my ideal D man perfectly, Noone tougher than Barry Nieckar and the hadden/adey/Zukewski line is one of the best to ever watch giving highest points that year 1 and 2 to adey and hadden... lots more but thats it for now Well it's all about opinions but having watched all of the above there's a danger of some rose tinted glasses. Romance of the old barn. Kwall and Ling for me were winners and did something monumental and were top drawer and big game players. |
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Post by iginla on Jan 23, 2018 22:21:54 GMT
Actually Pidge I think you will find that based on numbers the best goalie we’ve had was Curtis Cruickshank. We were stupid to let him go when we did. Who are you comparing CC with ? I could name a few better goalies than him who we've had I said on numbers....look at his stats,he's better than Robins and Kowalski on GA and Saves %. Unfortunately,we never saw the big games,because one year he had a crap team around him and the other year he got injured in Coventry in the play off quarter final and we brought Kudrna in for play off weekend. |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 23, 2018 22:26:51 GMT
Charron was solid. One of the more underrated d men we've had in the NIC isl era. Darren Maloney, he was as steady as they came. Yeah I liked Charron too Pidge,he was class. One who just did his job every night and never got enough credit was Jason Beckett,solid as a rock and tough. I don’t remember him, but I’m surprised nobody’s mentioned Jamie Leach ? Jamie leach had his best days up the road. He was a ok captain but never used his stocky frame very well and didn't get dirty that much. He disappointed me tbh |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 23, 2018 22:27:43 GMT
Who are you comparing CC with ? I could name a few better goalies than him who we've had I said on numbers....look at his stats,he's better than Robins and Kowalski on GA and Saves %. Unfortunately,we never saw the big games,because one year he had a crap team around him and the other year he got injured in Coventry in the play off quarter final and we brought Kudrna in for play off weekend. Forget stats. Both played in different eras one faced far better players than the other |
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Post by ant on Jan 23, 2018 22:40:42 GMT
Some average players mentioned to be honest. It's all about opinions. My favourite players are those that won us stuff. Jamie Leach was lazy for us. The Hadden and Adey line did the business in that team.
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Post by simonm on Jan 23, 2018 23:27:01 GMT
I don't think that's called for ant..... Don't we have enough negative topics for you to post in.
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