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Post by PantherB on Sept 17, 2017 16:08:33 GMT
Didn't go last night but sounded like last year's shambles could have lost that Wasn't as bad as some have made out, sure we could've been much better but we could've equally been a whole lot worse. Guildford are a solid team, their forecheck is brutal despite not many of their guys being of decent size. They're quick and they rarely let up the intensity. Panthers, when in their zone dominated through passing, but like In the Blaze game, Guildford's D collapsed in to prevent any decent shot attempts and more often than not they intercepted passes to end our time in their zone. Our passing at times was poor, but at a lot of points it was very good. But most guys were attempting more passes than was needed. Defence was rocky, they did well physically and punished the Guildford forwards most times they came into our zone but being kids essentially, they bounced straight back up and carried on. Gagnon and Sauve were probably the two weakest last night. Both seemed to get a bit pre-occupied with trying to start a fight throughout the night, Guildford were having non of it. Stewart was a wall in the net, 45 recorded saves. He gave up a few rebounds, not as many as we've seen before and with Guildford's D collapsing onto Stewart when the rebounds occurred it appeared difficult to get that final poke home. He looked confident in net for the entire game, just unlucky to have conceded a howler to give us the W. Garnett was a bit shaky to start, dodgy save which bobbled from his chest to above his head and was looping over him, luckily he caught it. Apparently their 1st goal was a soft one, though I didn't see, but their 2nd was a bullet from the blueline, bar down. He played well though overall, when Guildford broke out with their speed he stood very strong. Guildford deserve a lot of credit, they came into the building with the 'give us all you've got' attitude and didn't give up. We made silly mistakes again, took a few stupid penalties too which killed us. If we played as physical, without trying to start fights, and staying out the box I think we'd have had a better scoreline. In all fairness it sounds like it's only MK and Guildford playing really well in the league. Steelers doing decently too. Belfast have a very leaky defence, Clan have been poor, the other Scottish teams are same old, Blaze have been hit and miss, Devils seem to be struggling to get their feet going. Storm's toughness costing them. I wouldn't say last night warranted worries about the team, Guildford just matched us well.
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Post by allingtonskates on Sept 17, 2017 17:36:15 GMT
Raphael bussieres fights.
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Post by Bagheera on Sept 17, 2017 17:41:25 GMT
Raphael bussieres fights. In Cardiff tonight, not Vs Guilford last night. 😉
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Post by allingtonskates on Sept 17, 2017 17:56:56 GMT
Raphael bussieres fights. In Cardiff tonight, not Vs Guilford last night. 😉 just noticed wrong thread sorry 😂
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Post by Mark on Sept 17, 2017 19:16:33 GMT
Last night was a shambles. No excuses.
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Post by pantherdman on Sept 17, 2017 19:50:20 GMT
45 shots, score 3 conceded 2. We continue to make visiting netminders look good. Not a good start.
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Post by iginla on Sept 17, 2017 20:16:17 GMT
The classic chance was Shalla. Two on one break,worked his way right in front,15 feet out, only Stewart in front of him....and he tried to pass square and hit the Dman trailing our other guy.
And he's supposed to be a goal scorer !
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Post by Bagheera on Sept 18, 2017 21:36:09 GMT
I have to say, reflecting on the ovation Stewart got at the end of the game, it must be one of the strangest things i've seen in a while. An opposition player singled out not just a team for playing well. However I do think it was thoroughly deserved. He is a very good goalie. Quite often the difference maker. He has taken a lot stick at our place over the years, but has proven to be a good guy(Some may disagree depending on how you view his drinking at the play offs) off the ice towards our fans. The perfect panto villian and a great character for the league. Pleased to see him stay in the EIHL this season.
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Post by John Casey on Sept 18, 2017 21:50:45 GMT
I have to say, reflecting on the ovation Stewart got at the end of the game, it must be one of the strangest things i've seen in a while. An opposition player singled out not just a team for playing well. However I do think it was thoroughly deserved. He is a very good goalie. Quite often the difference maker. He has taken a lot stick at our place over the years, but has proven to be a good guy(Some may disagree depending on how you view his drinking at the play offs) off the ice towards our fans. The perfect panto villian and a great character for the league. Pleased to see him stay in the EIHL season. To tell you the truth, I have no idea why Sheffield, Belfast or Braehead didn't go for him. He wins games.
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Post by Pies on Sept 19, 2017 6:43:12 GMT
I think we all can appreciate what a great goalie Stewart can be and if a team but a half decent defence in front of him, he can win games. Problem is I'm yet to see him with on in front of him. But when he plays like he did Saturday, he's just a huge difference maker
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Post by kgw on Sept 22, 2017 14:16:16 GMT
I have to say, reflecting on the ovation Stewart got at the end of the game, it must be one of the strangest things i've seen in a while. An opposition player singled out not just a team for playing well. However I do think it was thoroughly deserved. He is a very good goalie. Quite often the difference maker. He has taken a lot stick at our place over the years, but has proven to be a good guy(Some may disagree depending on how you view his drinking at the play offs) off the ice towards our fans. The perfect panto villian and a great character for the league. Pleased to see him stay in the EIHL season. To tell you the truth, I have no idea why Sheffield, Belfast or Braehead didn't go for him. He wins games. Because he was crap last year. www.eliteprospects.com/player.php?player=15567It sounds like he played at his best in this game, like he did in his first season in Coventry, but he was inconsistent in the following seasons. I'd rather have Mustukovs, personally.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 22, 2017 14:58:38 GMT
To tell you the truth, I have no idea why Sheffield, Belfast or Braehead didn't go for him. He wins games. Because he was crap last year. www.eliteprospects.com/player.php?player=15567It sounds like he played at his best in this game, like he did in his first season in Coventry, but he was inconsistent in the following seasons. I'd rather have Mustukovs, personally. Coventry were crap last year, not Stewart. He's a quality keeper with a tendency for histrionics.
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Post by Shaggy on Sept 22, 2017 17:56:39 GMT
Because he was crap last year. www.eliteprospects.com/player.php?player=15567It sounds like he played at his best in this game, like he did in his first season in Coventry, but he was inconsistent in the following seasons. I'd rather have Mustukovs, personally. Coventry were crap last year, not Stewart. He's a quality keeper with a tendency for histrionics. Agreed... I'd take Stewart over Musty Coughs any day of the week.
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Post by ted logan on Sept 22, 2017 19:55:59 GMT
Coventry were crap last year, not Stewart. He's a quality keeper with a tendency for histrionics. Agreed... I'd take Stewart over Musty Coughs any day of the week. Same here. Never rated mustokovs. Despite the teal and orange army thinking he's hasek, Roy and Price rolled into one.
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Post by kgw on Sept 22, 2017 22:38:56 GMT
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Post by tootootrain on Sept 22, 2017 23:00:20 GMT
And? From your limited response I guess you agree with the consensus?
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