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Post by Yotes on Apr 20, 2024 18:40:01 GMT
0-0 after 1
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Post by John Casey on Apr 20, 2024 18:42:57 GMT
Bit more of a flatter atmosphere but Panthers and Steelers fans gave it everything in the earlier game.
It's not a bad watch but the best moment was a Official fretting after the newest mascot went on the Ice during play
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Post by Yotes on Apr 20, 2024 19:21:32 GMT
Belfast 1 up after 2. Blake Speers with the goal.
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Post by Yotes on Apr 20, 2024 20:05:52 GMT
Devils look to have tied it up late on the powerplay, 1-1. Cody Donaghey.
Hope that was a good cross checking call on Cooper.
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Post by Yotes on Apr 20, 2024 20:10:43 GMT
Overtime
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Post by Yotes on Apr 20, 2024 20:24:38 GMT
Giants win, Greg Printz
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Post by rexkramer on Apr 20, 2024 20:38:42 GMT
Devils got what they deserved in that OT. Must have had 80% of the possession and did little with it. Though they were robbed of two ridiculous non-calls on too many men. Ben Lake was virtually in the face off circle before he realised he wasn't supposed to be on.
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Post by caLiber on Apr 20, 2024 20:45:39 GMT
gotta say - the DJing tonight made me all the more grateful for Ken...
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Post by Bagheera on Apr 20, 2024 20:54:06 GMT
Just me likely putting 2 and 2 together to make 17 here. With the rumours of an extra team coming in, the DJ said something along the lines of.... great support from a geat fan base, an expanding fan base.
Now he could've meant attendances being up, but it could've been a hint.
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Post by John Casey on Apr 20, 2024 21:15:18 GMT
On loan to Guildford for the afternoon but don't really have a team to root for tonight. I think Devils probably give Steelers a better game in the final, they seem a more rounded team. Will be interesting to see Bowns vs Whistle later though. Hopefully Lake tones down his moaning, he was constantly in the refs ear in every game at the arena I've seen. Must admit I think that 15:00 and 19:00 is too late, personally I would like 14:00 and 18:00
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Post by John Casey on Apr 20, 2024 21:17:59 GMT
Devils look to have tied it up late on the powerplay, 1-1. Cody Donaghey. Hope that was a good cross checking call on Cooper. If the Devil's player hadn't gone into the boards then I don't think that they would have called it. They missed a lot more calls that were penalties
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Post by John Casey on Apr 20, 2024 21:20:35 GMT
Just me likely putting 2 and 2 together to make 17 here. With the rumours of an extra team coming in, the DJ said something along the lines of.... great support from a geat fan base, an expanding fan base. Now he could've meant attendances being up, but it could've been a hint. I don't think that the DJ would be privy to that kind of information about a new team But it would make for a good announcement tomorrow
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Post by John Casey on Apr 20, 2024 21:27:15 GMT
Was not impressed with Cardiff, they seemed to be Defensive with no real urgency especially in the 3rd Period.
In Overtime, they played not to lose and I know that keeping possession is key but they should have pressed more whereas Belfast went for it whenever they could.
I hate 3v3 Overtime in The Play-Offs.
On my way home, I did wonder if Cardiff got lucky in the Quarters with Dundee having to ice their back up N/M and whether Coventry or Fife would have done them
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Post by kievthegreat on Apr 20, 2024 21:59:43 GMT
Both games were a good watch in normal time, even if the result in the first one was wrong. Very different games though. OT was a snooze fest which is a bit disappointing, but teams have sussed that run and gun OT is not a good plan.
Must say the off-ice offering for playoffs seems to be getting more lacklustre though. So much of bolero square is taken up by barriers and there's not much behind them. Just a little inflatable to practice some shots in, Panthers land has become NHL merch, a few expensive food options and then GBSC merch. Considering the price for 3 games of hockey, it seems to be getting worse value by the year. Maybe I'm just grumpy because Panthers aren't there though?
Also is there no Cross-check merch this year?
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Post by Higgy on Apr 20, 2024 22:08:39 GMT
Felt the Giants game was so boring and negative,especially from Cardiff. I understand nobody wants to lose but someone has to stand up and try and make something happen surely!
The OT was like watching paint dry
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Post by Bagheera on Apr 21, 2024 2:24:33 GMT
Just me likely putting 2 and 2 together to make 17 here. With the rumours of an extra team coming in, the DJ said something along the lines of.... great support from a geat fan base, an expanding fan base. Now he could've meant attendances being up, but it could've been a hint. I don't think that the DJ would be privy to that kind of information about a new team But it would make for a good announcement tomorrow I think he'd know if it were part of procedings for Sunday. I remember one year they announced a new team by using the flag skaters. What he's been doing so far by naming the teams as they skate on. And then adding... and your 2 new teams for the xxxx season.. We'll see, but most likely he meant nothing by it.
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Post by Bagheera on Apr 21, 2024 2:28:24 GMT
Was not impressed with Cardiff, they seemed to be Defensive with no real urgency especially in the 3rd Period. In Overtime, they played not to lose and I know that keeping possession is key but they should have pressed more whereas Belfast went for it whenever they could. I hate 3v3 Overtime in The Play-Offs. On my way home, I did wonder if Cardiff got lucky in the Quarters with Dundee having to ice their back up N/M and whether Coventry or Fife would have done them 3on3 is definitely not for the play offs. I know our format is a joke as it is but imagine going out on that pantomime. All Play off OT should be 5 on 5.
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Post by bobness on Apr 21, 2024 7:48:29 GMT
All I want to know is will the pigeon be there today? 🤣
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Post by cooperphil156 on Apr 21, 2024 8:29:30 GMT
At the back of block 16, the announcements were totally inaudible. OT should be exciting, but puck retention meant few chances were created.
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Post by Smudge on Apr 21, 2024 11:56:22 GMT
Must say the off-ice offering for playoffs seems to be getting more lacklustre though. So much of bolero square is taken up by barriers and there's not much behind them. Just a little inflatable to practice some shots in, Panthers land has become NHL merch, a few expensive food options and then GBSC merch. Considering the price for 3 games of hockey, it seems to be getting worse value by the year. Maybe I'm just grumpy because Panthers aren't there though? I think you make a valid point about Bolero square. Surely they can set up the security more efficiently and use the space more for food/entertainment etc. There was hardly any street food stalls but there’s plenty of options for that which would not be in direct conflict with the rubbish they sell in the arena. Hire a load of picnic benches for people to eat at, hire a singer or two etc etc. Make a bit of a carnival atmosphere there. If they’re worried about the weather, hire a great big marquee.
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Post by rexkramer on Apr 21, 2024 12:03:55 GMT
I'm also surprised that the period breaks aren't used for something. Its definitely something the Panthers do quite well now.
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Post by bobness on Apr 21, 2024 13:09:28 GMT
I'm also surprised that the period breaks aren't used for something. Its definitely something the Panthers do quite well now. Looks to me, with 2 slow Zambonis, that they’re prioritising ice conditions over on ice entertainment.
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Post by rexkramer on Apr 21, 2024 13:28:21 GMT
I'm also surprised that the period breaks aren't used for something. Its definitely something the Panthers do quite well now. Looks to me, with 2 slow Zambonis, that they’re prioritising ice conditions over on ice entertainment. Maybe but they've generally finished the ice with 10 minutes spare.
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Post by Yotes on Apr 21, 2024 14:29:43 GMT
Devils 7 Flames 5 in the 3/4 game.
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Post by rexkramer on Apr 21, 2024 15:29:17 GMT
Have they said how Vallerand is? Looked a nasty injury yesterday.
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