Yotes
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Post by Yotes on Oct 9, 2016 20:13:35 GMT
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BigLad
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Post by BigLad on Oct 9, 2016 21:05:26 GMT
Our only game of the weekend. Giants play in Coventry the night before and got stuffed in Sheffield tonight.
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Shaggy
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Post by Shaggy on Oct 9, 2016 21:22:51 GMT
Our only game of the weekend. Giants play in Coventry the night before and got stuffed in Sheffield tonight. Apparently Belfast played their backup netminder tonight, not Murphy... you have to think that contributed at least in part to the lopsided scoreline. What will be interesting to know is why Murphy didn't play in a league game... and will the same be the case next weekend? |
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Pies
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Post by Pies on Oct 9, 2016 21:50:21 GMT
Belfast have said they will rotate Whistle and Murphy this season. A bit like us with Pacl and Wiikman
We need to just keep doing what we've been doing - Belfast have been hit and miss but are always dangerous.
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Post by endisforever91 on Oct 10, 2016 10:11:41 GMT
I'd have thought Whistle will be stronger than Murphy soon if he is not already.
The Steelers-Giants game was 1-1 with 9 minutes to go. Not a conventional stuffing, looks like Giants got turned over trying to chase the game late on.
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Post by PantherG on Oct 10, 2016 16:16:44 GMT
I'd have thought Whistle will be stronger than Murphy soon if he is not already. The Steelers-Giants game was 1-1 with 9 minutes to go. Not a conventional stuffing, looks like Giants got turned over trying to chase the game late on. Walser said the D went to sleep and imploded, leaving Whistle, who is an import, exposed and that he was not at fault. Additionally, Giants have really struggled against Steelers of late, think they only scraped one win against them last season and probably was the reason that Shuff won the league. |
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Post by kievthegreat on Oct 10, 2016 19:51:19 GMT
I'd have thought Whistle will be stronger than Murphy soon if he is not already. The Steelers-Giants game was 1-1 with 9 minutes to go. Not a conventional stuffing, looks like Giants got turned over trying to chase the game late on. Walser said the D went to sleep and imploded, leaving Whistle, who is an import, exposed and that he was not at fault. Additionally, Giants have really struggled against Steelers of late, think they only scraped one win against them last season and probably was the reason that Shuff won the league. Fairly certain that Whistle counts as a homegrown. |
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Doom
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Post by Doom on Oct 10, 2016 20:41:53 GMT
I'd suggest you ignore the scoreline from Sunday night, because it doesn't reflect the game.
I thought Belfast played very well and for the first 50 minutes were the better team for the most part. We scored our 2nd against the run of play and then did what we do very well, take advantage of a team pushing hard and open them up on the break.
Whistle did OK in goal and wasn't to blame for the scoreline.
Belfast have some good players and will give every team a good game. I was very impressed with Vandemeer and Riley.
Regards
Domm
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Post by jdizpt8 on Oct 12, 2016 16:03:18 GMT
It'll be a tough game, Giants have been a tough home fixture for us at time. Can see it being a physical game but calling a win for the boys in black and yellow 3-2
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EMB
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Post by EMB on Oct 13, 2016 12:54:17 GMT
4-1 win Panthers & Mcgrattan to score
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Post by wasteoftime on Oct 13, 2016 14:28:19 GMT
4-1 win Panthers & Mcgrattan to score Who with? |
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deke
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Post by deke on Oct 14, 2016 9:22:51 GMT
We have Darnall.....
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Post by thebestpanthers on Oct 14, 2016 13:22:35 GMT
That should increase the attendance as every-one comes to see him, not the players - be interesting to see how he deals with "Big Ern" |
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deke
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Post by deke on Oct 14, 2016 15:57:52 GMT
If anything like last time keep sending him to the box every time he steps on the ice
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Post by PantherB on Oct 14, 2016 16:31:23 GMT
You know, Officials are just as human as you and I, and like you and I, they make mistakes.. We might not agree with them quite often but we need them to have the EIHL, it's a tough job to do and i'm sure there's been plenty of occasions which have seen all Officials at some point, question if they want to continue doing this voluntary job (They get expenses).
Back to the game.
Giants are a solid team, they have very much performed under the radar so far this season. Forney is the key man, the sniper. But as a whole, on the points list they're very smash and grab in terms of they don't score many but seem to do what we've been doing recently and grinding out games.
Murphy and Whistle aren't the best, neither have had very good starts to the season with neither currently having a Save Percentage of over 0.900 (Murph-0.891 Whistle-0.871).
As long as Miika remains solid, i think we will win this. Just got to keep Forney and Higgins out of the mix especially.
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Post by ted logan on Oct 15, 2016 8:49:39 GMT
You know, Officials are just as human as you and I, and like you and I, they make mistakes.. We might not agree with them quite often but we need them to have the EIHL, it's a tough job to do and i'm sure there's been plenty of occasions which have seen all Officials at some point, question if they want to continue doing this voluntary job (They get expenses. Tough. I make mistakes there are consequences. They make mistakes there are consequences. Bless em. Looking forward to the game. Think we'll take it too. If netminders turn out to be key there is no doubt we have a massive advantage there. Panthers in regulation by a couple. |
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Post by panthers4ever on Oct 16, 2016 8:57:54 GMT
Agree panthers by 2 score 4-2
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Shorty
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Post by Shorty on Oct 16, 2016 11:25:08 GMT
If they are rotating, then it will be Whistle in the nets tonight.
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Dharcy
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Post by Dharcy on Oct 16, 2016 15:59:11 GMT
Based on the updates on EIHL site, it looks like an even game (BROAD assumption based on 1-1 score).
Let's hope Panthers get to score first in the 2nd.
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Post by wgray on Oct 16, 2016 16:31:12 GMT
An even and very, very, boring game. Both teams making little chances and defences clearing everything up. A spark needs to come from somewhere, something to get the fans going... Step forward Big Ern
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Post by pantherlee on Oct 16, 2016 16:33:05 GMT
This may be the worst game of hockey I've ever seen hope it picks up in the third I don't think I could bear overtime
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Post by ted logan on Oct 16, 2016 16:40:21 GMT
This may be the worst game of hockey I've ever seen Sounds like a topic worthy of a thread on it's own. I am struggling to think of one to 'beat' it. Dire but if we get the 2 pts then I'll take it. |
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Dharcy
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Post by Dharcy on Oct 16, 2016 16:40:30 GMT
Was gutted that I couldn't be there, now am glad I have to work instead.
Reckon both teams saving energy for the 3rd?
C'mon Panthers!!!
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Dharcy
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Post by Dharcy on Oct 16, 2016 17:22:13 GMT
Devils game with Steelers, score is currently 3-1 (2nd: 13.59).
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Post by ted logan on Oct 16, 2016 17:30:05 GMT
That was awful. No excuses. One game in a weekend and they produce that? Don't blame injuries, Giants were missing as many as we were.
Just wee wee poor all over the ice.
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