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Post by ashfieldpanther on Nov 2, 2020 12:36:28 GMT
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Post by Wolves 66 on Nov 2, 2020 12:49:31 GMT
I'm definitely bothered and was planning on streaming at least some of the games. I would expect that the dates are now at risk though with Ice Sheffield already having announced that they'll be closing during the lock down
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Post by messier1851 on Nov 2, 2020 13:48:28 GMT
I would imagine this won't go ahead. Although they've allowed 'elite' sport to continue during the lockdown, these sides won't meet the classification for being 'elite'.
The definition for 'elite' sport is that the participants must make their primary living from playing that sport, which wouldn't be the case for NIHL sides.
It's proven a real pain for a lot of minority sports, particularly those with a mixture of professional and semi-professional players. Over the summer crowds were permitted for non-elite sports but not for those with elite participants, but unless all the participants were deemed elite they couldn't apply to be a government test event.
Good on the NIHL for trying to get something going, a shame it looks to have fallen by the wayside on this occasion.
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Post by Wolves 66 on Nov 2, 2020 14:25:39 GMT
I may be wrong but I thought I saw an article a few weeks ago stating that the Steeldogs (amongst others) had been granted Elite status. (I can't find it now)
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Post by Wolves 66 on Nov 2, 2020 14:31:07 GMT
Found it on Twitter: English Ice Hockey @eiha_Official We have today added @_TheLionsPride @nottmvipers and @steeldogsihc to the list of clubs cleared to train under the DCMS 'Elite Sport' guidelines. Full info: eiha.co.uk/covid19 |
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Post by Wolves 66 on Nov 3, 2020 8:41:51 GMT
From Steeldogs Facebook: Last night we were pleased to confirm that the Streaming Series will definitely be going ahead. Many of you have already booked your streaming ticket for our first home game against Swindon Wildcats on Sunday November 15th and we are now offering a prize for one lucky fan who books early. The Bradfield Brewery Sheffield Steeldogs will be wearing the Barbot Tiles ltd sponsored warm up jersey for these matches and we have a game issued blood jersey up for grabs. Everyone who buys their stream ticket before 9am on Monday (November 9th) will go in to the hat to win this special #39 jersey. We will also get it signed by the winners favourite player! We will have another unique jersey available for early bookers for the MK game on the 29th as well, so why not get both games booked now? If you have already bought, you are already in the draw but if you haven’t – do it now! November 15th – Steeldogs vs Swindon 🎟 bit.ly/dogscatsPPVNovember 29th – Steeldogs vs MK 🎟 bit.ly/dogsmkppv |
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Post by ashfieldpanther on Nov 16, 2020 18:59:17 GMT
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Post by Wolves 66 on Nov 17, 2020 12:49:42 GMT
Wildcats v Steeldogs was a good game.
The first goal was a horrible error by the Swindon defence, putting a soft pass straight through Renee Marr's five hole.
Some lovely goals by Alex Graham and a highlight reel effort by Ben Lake. Ex-Panther Matthew Myers with the only goal for Swindon.
It was really encouraging to hear that 1200 people bought the stream. The more games like this continue, the better the chance that other NIHL games can take place including teams like the Lions and eventually junior hockey too
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