shinobi
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Post by shinobi on Aug 12, 2018 20:48:18 GMT
Thing is Steelers will still be up there or thereabouts come the end of the season, they always are. Pither and Rheault seem to be gelling quite well, just waiting for Hurtubise to find his groove and things are looking okay. I thought Rheault & Pither worked well last night.
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iginla
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Post by iginla on Aug 12, 2018 20:51:31 GMT
Thing is Steelers will still be up there or thereabouts come the end of the season, they always are. Pither and Rheault seem to be gelling quite well, just waiting for Hurtubise to find his groove and things are looking okay. I thought Rheault & Pither worked well last night. Probably no coincidence that Pither and Rheault both arrived rather early.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 12, 2018 21:44:13 GMT
Main thing for me is the fact we’ve scored 11 goals over our first 2 games. It wasn’t so long ago that our first pre-season games were 1-0 affairs against Braehead with players getting desperate for goals until well into the season. Great to see a good mix of scorers including Kelsall and also great to see Pither living up to his reputation and bagging 4 this weekend.
Very excited for the European teams next weekend.
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Post by bobness on Aug 13, 2018 7:59:15 GMT
I thought Rheault & Pither worked well last night. Probably no coincidence that Pither and Rheault both arrived rather early. Relax, there's 3 weeks to the first game that means anything. Hurtubise was nowhere near how he can play and he's been here all along.
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Post by bobness on Aug 13, 2018 8:04:44 GMT
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Post by tootootrain on Aug 13, 2018 8:59:37 GMT
They're very lucky to have a coach who epitomises their organisation so well. He signs fetid turds such as Martinelli then blames the officials for his team racking up penalties quicker than Lawrence racks up a bar tab. Funny how it's always someone else's fault with Sheffield. I love the fact that many Steelers fans detest the style of hockey Thompson has them playing, yet understand it's unlikely he'll be binned as long as his mate Simms (who many of them still think is great) still pulls the strings up there. It must chew them up. "I hate the way Thompson coaches but am fully supportive of his homophobic mate, what do I do?"
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Caesar
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Post by Caesar on Aug 13, 2018 9:30:39 GMT
"We were a tired team"? Really? On the very first weekend of the year? I've heard it all now
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Yotes
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Post by Yotes on Aug 13, 2018 10:51:34 GMT
First competitive skate probably is one of the most tiring I would think, as you get match fitness back.
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Pies
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Post by Pies on Aug 13, 2018 11:12:16 GMT
First competitive skate probably is one of the most tiring I would think, as you get match fitness back. Absolutely agree but we’re both teams in the same boat? Then again pre season is all about fitness so if they’ve achieved that, does it matter what the result is?
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Post by cjones on Aug 13, 2018 11:12:54 GMT
We have the biggest income and the biggest profit. We should have the best looking roster and we should have a much better EIHL record than we have. If you don’t agree then fair enough. Were all allowed an opinion (except for Iginla) aren’t we? As mentioned by others nobody really knows the budgets for each club and all we can do is hazard a guess. So I won’t on this thread as it feels pretty well flogged As for your roster and initial thoughts when signings were being made by some of your fans wondering for example from where would the goals appear? Err, don’t think you have to worry there after seeing them on Saturday. As well as having huge bodies who had no problem turning and keeping up with play (match fitness only takes a few pre-season games), you seem to have quite a few with skill in front of the net. When I say in front of the net, I mean camped in front of the net lol Shifting those out all 3 periods will be a big task for all the EIHL teams, even Belfast this season. Of course, 60 mins pre-season (you had 2 missing, we had 3 missing - plus Faryna from early 2nd) isn’t much to go on but on initial thoughts seems the coach has spent (whatever the budget size) wisely. This season is going to be fun PS - fun is part of the forum so no moans there unless it’s a personal attack
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Post by cjones on Aug 13, 2018 11:16:43 GMT
We have the biggest income and the biggest profit. We should have the best looking roster and we should have a much better EIHL record than we have. If you don’t agree then fair enough. Were all allowed an opinion (except for Iginla) aren’t we? One consideration, where Cardiff have an advantage is that they own the stadium. Therefore all off ice refreshments profit goes to them, as opposed to the Nottingham Arena. Certainly the league record of Panthers is a huge cause for concern, which one hopes will be better this season. Cardiff don’t own the IAW - it still belongs to the developers (though they made an offer at the time of moving in. They do however have no ice costs. Also, they are now managing the venue so other agreements and revenue may be in place.
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Post by cjones on Aug 13, 2018 11:18:36 GMT
This defeat might help the Devils improve their squad a little, tough to win these games with the 4th best budget. I’m sure a couple on the Inferno will be requesting a few changes lol
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iginla
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Post by iginla on Aug 13, 2018 11:19:08 GMT
"We were a tired team"? Really? On the very first weekend of the year? I've heard it all now Especially when two days previous Thommo was spouting how fit his guys had come in and had been unreal in all their pre season fitness checks. The man is an idiot full of excuses. Hope we never ever see him behind Panthers bench !
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Post by cjones on Aug 13, 2018 11:19:48 GMT
This defeat might help the Devils improve their squad a little, tough to win these games with the 4th best budget. Steelers might want to improve their squad a little. They’ve just got walloped 0-7. 😂😂 It’s bad ice, no, it’s injuries, no, it’s all these European games, no it’s the refereeing ✔️
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Post by tootootrain on Aug 13, 2018 11:50:29 GMT
Especially when two days previous Thommo was spouting how fit his guys had come in and had been unreal in all their pre season fitness checks. It appears Robert Dowd has picked up an injury. Seems he his on-form already!
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