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Post by wildwood on Apr 24, 2017 7:12:58 GMT
Shocking crowd,be lucky if there's 1500 there by the looks of it. Around 4000 in Nottingham and 2000 in Coventry for two friendly warm up games last week. I guess this is what a Belfast crowd looks like when they haven't bussed in 3000 screaming 10 year old kids ! 🙄 I think there is quite a bit to consider really. Yes it is a poor crowd but it is in Belfast. Nothing against Belfast, ultimately the bid for it. The reality is that most British hockey fans have just folked out a small fortune for play off weekends. To go to Belfast and spend probably more just a few weeks later is simply a no go for most. Clearly had it been somewhere where most fans could get home and back in a day such as Nottingham there would have been twice as many Im sure. Being in Belfast was always going to have a big impact. With games being all week maybe you will see more people(who can afford it) there next weekend at the buisiness end of the tournament. Had it been in Nottingham, Sheffield or Coventry for example I would almost certainly have made it to at least one game. Disappointing to see the crowd so sparse; was hoping being in Belfast may boost numbers. I'm going to my third WC & have again chosen to go for a couple (or 3) of games rather than the whole week. Partly a work decision but more this year cos of cost - extortionate hotel prices in Belfast & I work over there frequently. Plus, I use the WC to travel to other places ... so going to Belfast was not high on my list! Have to hope Friday & Saturday (the business end) bring in the crowds.
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Post by Mozzy on Apr 24, 2017 7:40:45 GMT
I watched it up to the point where Andy Sertich was becoming the 'star' for the opposition and then the channel was changed straight away. I watched it up to the point where I wanted to shove that drum up whoever was banging it's backside.....So about the first five minutes ! That'll be one of your fellow Panthers on here then.....
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Post by iginla on Apr 24, 2017 8:42:33 GMT
I watched it up to the point where I wanted to shove that drum up whoever was banging it's backside.....So about the first five minutes ! That'll be one of your fellow Panthers on here then..... Probably Mozzy yep. I don't agree with GM very often,but he got the "no drums" rule at the NIC dead right. 😐
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Post by brodeurfan1993 on Apr 24, 2017 8:57:42 GMT
I really have no idea (only got it on myself waiting for something else to start on Premier later). I really don't know how big the crowds are now when GB play over here. Shocking crowd,be lucky if there's 1500 there by the looks of it. Around 4000 in Nottingham and 2000 in Coventry for two friendly warm up games last week. I guess this is what a Belfast crowd looks like when they haven't bussed in 3000 screaming 10 year old kids ! 🙄 Only an cage forum member could start complaining before the end of the first day of the tournament. Cllllllasssssic
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Post by loveday on Apr 24, 2017 9:13:45 GMT
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Post by Higgy on Apr 24, 2017 9:34:37 GMT
Belfast generally seems to close down on Sunday so not shocked at the crowd size.
Due to the apathy towards GB by many UK hockey fans and it being held somewhere where very few non Giants fans would go it isn't too bad really.
Giant's attendances always seems to fluctuate quite a lot during the regular season,3000 ish one night and then 5000 the next
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Post by fishman on Apr 24, 2017 12:17:03 GMT
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Post by Yotes on Apr 24, 2017 12:34:38 GMT
Not all that surprising for 12.30 on a Monday.
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Post by william1 on Apr 24, 2017 13:23:22 GMT
I remember a few years back I watched a WC game in Kloten, Austria v Denmark, that was a 12.30 start which was also on a Monday. There must have been less than 100 fans in the building, so not unusual re the low attendance. What did get the crowd going though was free wine tasting by the sponsors, I really enjoy that and the game as you would imagine.
Seriously though I was very disappointed with last nights GB crowd of under 1900. There has obviously been a great deal of work put in to organise this event, I do hope the numbers improve as the tournament continues.
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Post by fishman on Apr 24, 2017 13:28:07 GMT
Stretch with a PP goal for Croatia did he score one with Panthers???
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Post by PantherB on Apr 24, 2017 13:34:46 GMT
We couldn't have hosted it, too much on at the arena this week. Ed Sheeran x2, Bruno Mars and Em-Con x2.
I have nothing against Belfast hosting, they always throw good events but there's such a small minority of GB fans able to attend, on the very small contingent of GB supporters already living in Belfast. It's a shame the one time it's on 'home ice', the ice happens to be out of reach for probably 80% of GB supporters. But as we couldn't host, Sheffield can't afford it, Coventry, Cardiff, Braehead & Manchester don't have enough space*, what can we do.
*Apparently the IIHF required a changing room for each team, meaning rinks have to have at least 6 rooms for the teams.
Anyway, Japan are walking over Croatia today. Going to be a very tough game against them at the end of the week. Hopefully they wear themselves out before then. If they're on their game then I can't see GB getting Gold.
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Post by DonClaneone on Apr 24, 2017 13:43:23 GMT
Any team is beatable with the right attitude.
Japan do have a lot of young hungry players and started the tournament well. We are not Netherlands or Croatia, we are Great Britain, we'll give them a game.
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Post by fishman on Apr 24, 2017 14:23:03 GMT
We couldn't have hosted it, too much on at the arena this week. Ed Sheeran x2, Bruno Mars and Em-Con x2. I have nothing against Belfast hosting, they always throw good events but there's such a small minority of GB fans able to attend, on the very small contingent of GB supporters already living in Belfast. It's a shame the one time it's on 'home ice', the ice happens to be out of reach for probably 80% of GB supporters. But as we couldn't host, Sheffield can't afford it, Coventry, Cardiff, Braehead & Manchester don't have enough space*, what can we do. *Apparently the IIHF required a changing room for each team, meaning rinks have to have at least 6 rooms for the teams. Anyway, Japan are walking over Croatia today. Going to be a very tough game against them at the end of the week. Hopefully they wear themselves out before then. If they're on their game then I can't see GB getting Gold. I have not watched the game but the stats not saying that, just a couple of goals in it, and Sertich joint top points player 2 goals 1 Assist
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Post by Yotes on Apr 24, 2017 16:13:07 GMT
Getting a bit ugly for the Netherlands, 6-0 down and still over 20 to go.
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Post by spik on Apr 24, 2017 20:14:43 GMT
By the way when Clarke scored his goal v Croatia it was his 28th for GB and equals Adeys total.So is equal 7th in the all-time list now.
Goes 6th (overtakes TAIT) in the points listings.
After playing v Estonia CLARKE overhauls ADEY into 7th alone with 29 goals for GB. ONE behind Ian Coopper,THREE behind David Longstaff, FOUR behind Kevin Conway....so plenty to play for.
With 63 total points now he is THREE behind Conway.
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Post by Flying Viking on Apr 25, 2017 8:06:58 GMT
Japan and GB have not yet conceded a goal when they are at full strength. Both have conceded 3, but only when short handed.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 26, 2017 18:31:39 GMT
GBR vs LTU live on this link
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Post by PantherB on Apr 26, 2017 19:02:35 GMT
Mosey is on fire.
Looks much improved on when he played with us, and he was brilliant when with us!
My hopes of re-signing him have dwindled significantly.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 26, 2017 19:11:25 GMT
Mosey is on fire. Looks much improved on when he played with us, and he was brilliant when with us! My hopes of re-signing him have dwindled significantly. Yeah dude, happy for him but, man I'd love to see him back.
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Post by DonClaneone on Apr 26, 2017 19:16:38 GMT
Another poor crowd even if some are away for food and drink.
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Post by nytram89 on Apr 26, 2017 20:16:09 GMT
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Post by ted logan on Apr 26, 2017 21:36:34 GMT
Mosey's goal! Quality.
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Post by Yotes on Apr 26, 2017 22:12:10 GMT
Fantastic goal. Farmer's was a nice strike too.
Good result.
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Post by Shaggy on Apr 26, 2017 23:07:36 GMT
Fantastic result, didn't see that one coming! Lithuania hadn't conceded a single goal in their first 2 games, so to put 4 past them in one period was a very nice surprise indeed. Held them well in the second... came out a bit sluggish in the third, and Lithuania capitalised on that well - all credit to them. But overall, a fine performance from GB.
And most consistent player so far for GB? Three games, three goals... take a bow, Evan Mosey.
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Post by brodeurfan1993 on Apr 27, 2017 9:06:16 GMT
Another poor crowd even if some are away for food and drink. Compared to most world champs the crowd really isn't that back. Especially given that its on the wrong side of the water for the majority of UK fans. Too many people being absolute keyboard warriors..... dont see you over there in Belfast! In other news, UK looking bloody good at the moment. The Dutch should be reasonably secure. Big game v Japan on Saturday for us!
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