GDT: Panthers 3:5 Devils (EL, 19/12)

[Yotes]

Game Notes 1-2, 2-2, 0-1. Kolnik, Waugh and Mosey for Nottingham. Kurka (2), Batch, Doucet and Hervato for Cardiff. Panthers missing Schultz, Moran and Betteridge. Green replaces Wiikman in 2nd period. Janssen and Marsh fight in first period, Farmer and Batch in the second.

Game Sheet
Cardiff Devils 5 at Nottingham Panthers 3 - Status: Final
Saturday, December 19, 2015 - National Ice Centre

Cardiff 2 2 1 - 5
Nottingham 1 2 0 - 3

1st Period-1, Cardiff, Kurka 12 (Salters, Hervato), 8:00 (PP). 2, Cardiff, Batch 2 (Haddad, Culligan), 9:09. 3, Nottingham, Kolnik 15 (Hardy, Mosey), 9:51. Penalties-Marsh Car (fighting-major), 3:12; Janssen Not (fighting-major), 3:12; Schmidt Not (slashing-minor), 7:34.

2nd Period-4, Cardiff, Doucet 19 (Martin), 6:47. 5, Nottingham, Waugh 3 (Lawrence, MacMillan), 7:20. 6, Nottingham, Mosey 7   8:55. 7, Cardiff, Hervato 9 (Hudson), 17:08. Penalties-Batch Car (fighting-major), 19:23; Farmer Not (fighting-major), 19:23.

3rd Period-8, Cardiff, Kurka 13 (Haddad, Culligan), 8:46. Penalties-Hudson Car (tripping-minor), 0:54; Hervato Car (acc high stick-double minor), 10:54; Hotham Car (slashing-minor), 13:28.

Shots on Goal-Cardiff 12-8-4-24. Nottingham 12-12-15-39.
Power Play Opportunities-Cardiff 1 / 1; Nottingham 0 / 4.
Goalies-Cardiff, Bowns 21-10-0 (39 shots-36 saves). Nottingham, Wiikman 16-11-1 (14 shots-11 saves); Green 1-1-0 (10 shots-8 saves).
A-6,655
Referees-Tom Darnell (9).
Linesmen-Luke Palmer (30), Danny Beresford (38).

[Rob Scott]

Huge game.

We really need to get our act together and go back to basics. We were conceeding 2 goals a game for a long time and need to be working hard and being difficult to score against.

[Shorty]

Hendirikz should be suspended for this one after getting a penalty for leaving the bench during an altercation. There is a precedent for a ban but Dops will probably send him to Dubai for a couple of days to reflect on what he did.

Doucet will also get reviewed for his kneeing penalty, but we all know nothing will happen after similar instances this season.

[wannabe2]

Sounds like your a wee bit worried about us hoping players get bans, very sporting.?

[PantherG]

Dec 14, 2015 7:20:48 GMT wannabe2 said:

Sounds like your a wee bit worried about us hoping players get bans, very sporting.?

Think people, including some at Cardiff, are in shock over the ridiculous decision to reduce the Marsh ban, without explanation, and there is a bitterness that while he is back to work one of our key players is injured and out for weeks on end.

This sport took a huge step back this week, between that and the carrier bag fiasco, we've become a laughing stock.

[wannabe2]

Sorry to hear that the player Marsh hit is still out, didn't know that, never wish any players to get injured.nDops certainly show little consistency in these matters. I wish the player well.

[Shorty]

Dec 14, 2015 7:20:48 GMT wannabe2 said:

Sounds like your a wee bit worried about us hoping players get bans, very sporting.?

Dont think I said hope in my post.

Just pointing out that the team with the highest amount of penalties in the league are again likely to escape punishment from the inconsistent Dops.

[Yotes]

Some very odd penalties in that Car/Cov game, if the sheet is correct:
www.eliteleague.co.uk/game-summary/?game_id=2436

Looks like Boris managed to have a fight with himself? Entirely plausible of course.

None of those would be auto-reviewed though would they, apart from Boris' abuse call? Won't we need Coventry to ask for them to have a look? Although saying that, earlier in the season they picked up on something during a review of another penalty that then got its own ban (was one of the Storm I think), so who knows.

[panthersdave]

The knee and leaving the bench penalty won't be reviewed, unless requested by the Blaze.

Only match penalties and checking from behind or to the head are automatically reviewed.

[spik]

I'm at this game. Second this season.
Will be helping with the bucket collection for the CYSTIC FIBROSIS ward at City hospital.
If you really want me to suffer please throw in all the heavy change you have after getting your beer, food, programme etc.....
It was my sister who (along with many I guess) asked if Panthers would like to have CF for their seasons charity.Lost both my nephews to this thing so am gladly helping.
What she won't say is that she was voted volunteer of the year for the Nottingham Hospitals 2015, doing a great job along with husband.
Thanks to the club.

[Deleted]

Dec 14, 2015 7:20:48 GMT wannabe2 said:

Sounds like your a wee bit worried about us hoping players get bans, very sporting.?

Hardly ! We smashed you 7-3 with a full roster . What I am hoping for is Cam makes sure Marsh knew he made a mistake, if not this week as the refs will be watching out or wait til and have him marsh when least expecs it in future forthcoming games .

[The Flying Shirt]

Dec 14, 2015 17:05:08 GMT @pidge said:

Dec 14, 2015 7:20:48 GMT wannabe2 said:

Sounds like your a wee bit worried about us hoping players get bans, very sporting.?

Hardly ! We smashed you 7-3 with a full roster . What I am hoping for is Cam makes sure Marsh knew he made a mistake, if not this week as the refs will be watching out or wait til and have him marsh when least expecs it in future forthcoming games .

He was hardly on the ice at all this last weekend.

[fishman]

Dec 14, 2015 7:36:19 GMT PantherG said:

Dec 14, 2015 7:20:48 GMT wannabe2 said:

Sounds like your a wee bit worried about us hoping players get bans, very sporting.?

Think people, including some at Cardiff, are in shock over the ridiculous decision to reduce the Marsh ban, without explanation, and there is a bitterness that while he is back to work one of our key players is injured and out for weeks on end.

This sport took a huge step back this week, between that and the carrier bag fiasco, we've become a laughing stock.

Its a good job Elite league hockey doesn't get much coverage in the sporting spotlight, apart from lets say 30K fans I don't think anybody else is interested.  !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Yotes]

Sounds like this is heading for a sell out, so if anyone's waiting to buy on the door you might want to reconsider.

panthers.co.uk/content/huge-game-saturday-new-tickets-available-panthers-fans

[Deleted]

It's looking increasingly likely that I will have a spare ticket for this game if anyone is struggling for one.

If memory serves (which it often doesnt) it's in block 6,row U, one in from the aisle. I'll confirm and give an actual seat number once I'm home from work.

Only drawback is you have to sit next to me and my face.

Edit: Ticket now sold.

[voth26]

Dec 14, 2015 17:05:08 GMT @pidge said:

Dec 14, 2015 7:20:48 GMT wannabe2 said:

Sounds like your a wee bit worried about us hoping players get bans, very sporting.?

Hardly ! We smashed you 7-3 with a full roster . What I am hoping for is Cam makes sure Marsh knew he made a mistake, if not this week as the refs will be watching out or wait til and have him marsh when least expecs it in future forthcoming games .

Well Hendrix has gone twice with cam and after hearing so many people tell me how he is such a dynamic fighter and how he intimidates players I have to say how disappointed I was watching the fights and his contribution to the panthers in the games I've seen in the BBT this year, as that's all I can base my opinion on. Obviously you guys see more of him on a regular basis so will be more informed.

[Deleted]

Could be a cracker this. Cardiff are one of our main rivals with title aspirations.

I see this as the 'derby' game these days. Seem decent needle between the teams & for some reason I plain don't like the Cardiff Devils.

The team, the fans & the organization can all do one.

[The Flying Shirt]

Dec 16, 2015 14:20:29 GMT @jordannooooooo said:

Could be a cracker this. Cardiff are one of our main rivals with title aspirations.

I see this as the 'derby' game these days. Seem decent needle between the teams & for some reason I plain don't like the Cardiff Devils.

The team, the fans & the organization can all do one.

I think Sheffield will be shortly too depending on the games on the 26th and 27th. Both genuine 4 point games now.

[wannabe2]

Saturday's game should be a belter, and a four pointer indeed, two tough teams with a great rivalry against each other, may the best team win.

[cooperphil156]

Lawrence
www.panthers.co.uk/content/lawrence-cleared-play?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter

[Deleted]

Dec 16, 2015 15:34:23 GMT The Flying Shirt said:

Dec 16, 2015 14:20:29 GMT @jordannooooooo said:

Could be a cracker this. Cardiff are one of our main rivals with title aspirations.

I see this as the 'derby' game these days. Seem decent needle between the teams & for some reason I plain don't like the Cardiff Devils.

The team, the fans & the organization can all do one.

I think Sheffield will be shortly too depending on the games on the 26th and 27th. Both genuine 4 point games now.

Oh definitely yes. I did say 'one of' 

Sheffield have improved lately, they'll be up there come the end no doubt. There's no needle between the teams though, Corey & Thommo are mates. 

[Yotes]

Cleaned up this thread. Rules are here in case anyone needs a refresher.

[Mark Mac]

Looking forward to this. I always enjoy Cardiff game. In general I feel there is rivalry with respect between the teams and fans, something lacking from a couple of the other teams. I'm expecting a tough physical game. I hope Marsh gets taught a lesson by us since the league won't bother. I suspect he won't though as it would probably cost us and Corey is too sensible for that (unlike myself).

Roll on Saturday.

[iginla]

Ok let's ask the question.

Would you be prepared to sacrifice a two game ban for Janssen to take Marsh out with a head hit,or if not Marsh another Cardiff player ?

I would if we were winning comfortably on Saturday.

[The Flying Shirt]

Dec 16, 2015 23:15:38 GMT iginla said:

Ok let's ask the question.

Would you be prepared to sacrifice a two game ban for Janssen to take Marsh out with a head hit,or if not Marsh another Cardiff player ?

I would if we were winning comfortably on Saturday.

Janssen isn't being used enough now. Hard hits to get people looking over shoulders and cough the puck up which he was doing so well up to a few games back. Screening the net, big personality in the dressing room, skating his socks off. Would rather see him being used properly again.