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Post by spik on Aug 19, 2018 19:03:56 GMT
Latest querie from me.Did these players ice/bench? Hazledine Tetlow Lachowicz Kelsall Farmer Henderson Assume so but no mention of them that I know of. Two scratches only in Biggs and Rheault if so. Ta The only one I didn't see ice was Hazeldine But on the bench I presume which would confirm two scratched in Biggs + Rheault.
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Post by wgray on Aug 19, 2018 19:15:58 GMT
The only one I didn't see ice was Hazeldine But on the bench I presume which would confirm two scratched in Biggs + Rheault. Yes Hazeldine was on the bench, Biggs and Rheault were scratches.
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Post by spik on Aug 19, 2018 19:21:31 GMT
Well done chaps...I may well get the GRS in time but best to finalise things asap whilst the game (and viewing public) are still hot. Many thanks to all who help and just one more weekend of 'hasstle ' from me before I am ok with domestic stats without having to pester everyone.
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Post by panthersnation on Aug 19, 2018 19:26:36 GMT
really enjoyed tonight’s game. as has been mentiond it felt like a chl game. Early signs look good but we all thoughts that at this stage last season. Thought Garnett was immense tonight if he brings that form in to the league we will have no problems. Anybody heard anything why #12 & #26 did not ice this weekend?
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Post by oldman on Aug 19, 2018 19:34:23 GMT
Put all four continental games on my season ticket worked out at £11 a game and the two this weekend were well worth it
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Post by The Flying Shirt on Aug 19, 2018 19:53:21 GMT
Thoroughly enjoyable weekend and Guptill, Pither and Doty are going to be pretty special this season I think.
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Post by iginla on Aug 19, 2018 20:12:46 GMT
This is not a dig or a criticism,but where is Hurtubise ? I’ve hardly even heard him mentioned by anybody even Panthers.
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Post by Pies on Aug 19, 2018 20:15:33 GMT
This is not a dig or a criticism,but where is Hurtubise ? I’ve hardly even heard him mentioned by anybody even Panthers. Probably the one player who looks like he’s struggling right now if I’m honest. Things aren’t clicking for him but it’s been 4 games.
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Post by Thomas Elliott on Aug 19, 2018 20:44:33 GMT
Am I correct in thinking that with everyone fit and healthy, including Hazeldine, we’d have to scratch a player (which would of course be Hazeldine) because we have 21 skaters.
Presuming we have the 20+2 netminders rule again this season.
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Post by Yotes on Aug 19, 2018 20:53:45 GMT
Yes, I believe that's the case. Can have 19 (imports + senior Brits), and 3 additional U23s. I've not read that it's changed anyway.
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Post by John Casey on Aug 19, 2018 22:08:10 GMT
After Sunday's result, I'm very happy:
They weren't at their best but pulled off a comeback win. Goals were scored on The Power Play Didn't concede any Power Play Goals Garnett had a game where if he carries on throughout this season, then we have The Goalie we wanted last season Players were blocking shots (DURING PRE SEASON) It was low scoring (Something that games in The Elite League will be) not a shootout (Which to me is more satisfying) The Penguins were no mugs
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Post by Deleted on Aug 19, 2018 22:10:48 GMT
One player I also think deserves standout credit over these 4 games is Lachowicz. He’s been almost a new player so far playing alongside Pither.
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Post by Shaggy on Aug 19, 2018 22:49:47 GMT
Like many, I suspect, I wasn't expecting a win tonight... and definitely not after going 0-1 down!
Let's be brutally honest - by any objective standard, Fischtown Pinguins were the superior team tonight. Faster(of both skate and thought),more skilled, at least equivalent on the physicality, more well-drilled and practiced... their defence was almost airtight - the netminder must have been getting bored at times - and their offence was relentless. They were, quite simply, a joy to watch. That was a proper hockey game.
Which makes the result - and the way that the Panthers held them scoreless for nearly half the game - all the more impressive. Some stand-out saves from Garnett, the whole team defending and blocking shots - it had to be the whole team, Fischtown pinned us in our half for most of the game! - and a PK that left nothing in the tank.
Standard disclaimer - it's pre-season, it's early doors, and - as we found out to our cost last season - good against European teams does not automatically mean good against domestic teams. BUT - it's hard not to see the differences between this team and last season's, and it's hard not to see that the physicality that we've seen so far should serve us well against EIHL opposition. As Cardiff already found out, as it happens...
I like the hits. I like the speed. I like the passing. I like the way they crowd the opposition crease and generate second chances. I like the way that they just do not stop.
Chernomaz is still mixing and matching with the lines, nothing appears to be fully settled yet... but it's intriguing - and pleasing - to see that he doesn't appear to be going for the standard 'top 2 lines, 3rd decent line and 4th line to just act as tripwire'. Right now they are scoring by committee... it's coming at the opposition from all directions and on every shift. If they can keep it up, the combination of that relentless assault and the constant heavy hitting could simply wear down the opposition. Add in the skill level - which appears to be at least as high as we were hoping - and the potential production level is quite impressive.
We may win trophies this season, we may not. But either way... it looks to me like we're in for plenty of entertaining hockey - and quite frankly, that's what I pay my money to see.
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Post by kezypanther on Aug 20, 2018 7:24:43 GMT
First time watching the new team and I am very impressed. I was a little worried they has so many PP opportunities following what happening the previous night but held firm and ground out a win against fantastic opposition. I was impressed with Olsen and Doty.
Not too worries about Hurtibise yet as I think he will come good and Lacho had one of his best games in a long time. Looking forward to the weekend.
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Post by thebestpanthers on Aug 20, 2018 7:53:58 GMT
This is not a dig or a criticism,but where is Hurtubise ? I’ve hardly even heard him mentioned by anybody even Panthers. Only 4 games into pre-season games time for him to click - I think there were a couple of players last season who did not get many mentions but knuckled down and did the jobs they were paid for - I do not think there is any need to single out any players yet until we have had at least a few league games under our belts
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Post by Deleted on Aug 20, 2018 8:06:08 GMT
First chance I’ve had to watch the team this pre-season and I have to say I was very impressed. Garnett was excellent, and the defence solid. Special teams were outstanding and we look to have plenty of speed and skill to go with the size and physicality. I was also impressed with the way we ground out a win against a much better side, especially after going behind. Based on that performance there is plenty to be positive about.
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Post by Carnell on Aug 20, 2018 8:22:40 GMT
First look at the team for me this weekend, lots of positives to take from the games, thought a couple of players looked a little off the pace, but given time, im sure they will step it up.
The D Core look solid, maybe one or two like to step up at the wrong time and left us with a couple of 3v1 etc breakaways against, but again, this will come as they get used to the rink size. Solid shows from Gospal and Garnett imo.
Forwards looked sharp, I like what new guys bring, couple are struggling to find their feet, but like I say, a couple more games to get going will hopefully sort that out.
It always looks promising at this time of year, just hoping we can keep our physical, speedy game going throughout the season. I think this team has the potential to be successful, we're going to give up a few odd man rushes if we continue to play the aggressive style, but I think we will create plenty of chances by driving the net and getting the dirty goals.
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Post by nottinghamsenator on Aug 20, 2018 9:30:16 GMT
Lacho's been outstanding so far, it's tragic he's been used as nothing more than checking forward for so long. Alongside Pither, he's skated superbly, forced turnovers and finished well. Really hope he plays in this role more often this season.
I didn't go last night, but I thought Gospel was unlucky to concede 5 v Dresden. Wasn't really protected on the power play at all, and the only rebounds he gave up were clinically finished, which isn't always the case. Garnett turning in a masterclass (if Twitter is anything to go by) is really encouraging, like the rest of pre-season so far in my opinion!
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Post by Gilly on Aug 20, 2018 9:33:54 GMT
Another good performance against a team who clearly had quality.
from the 3 games ive seen so far standouts, but certainly not the only good performances, for me have been;
Guptill - big, strong, quick, silky mitts, scores goals, goes to the net, looks to be the complete package. Rheault - only 1 game granted, but looks to have built up a strong partnership with Pither already. Works extremely hard and didnt let up. promising Pither - See last season Garnett - Looks a lot more settled this season. Coach telling him he's #1 has to have helped. Hughes - My favourite of the lot. if it moves, it gets hit, and if it gets hit, it stays hit. This guy is gonna upset a few people this year! Doty - Much more effective than i remember him being. good size, no slouch, but can definately play. Saturday was a prime example of this, goal, a nice assist, but also had a few words for the opposition. Could be a big player this year. Kovacs - Quiet, but effective. And again looks to have build up a good partnership with Guptill which could potentially bear some fruits this year. one of the smaller forwards but certainly isnt afraid to get involved in the corners and dangerr areas.
Like people have said before, still early days, and we looked sensational this time last year too, but a promising start nevertheless
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Post by spik on Aug 21, 2018 14:37:10 GMT
By the way from week 2...what was Cardiff's final score on th Sunday (Sat.3-2) it seems to be a secret on their website with no scores in the fixtures too from that second week.
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Post by nottinghamsenator on Aug 21, 2018 15:03:33 GMT
By the way from week 2...what was Cardiff's final score on th Sunday (Sat.3-2) it seems to be a secret on their website with no scores in the fixtures too from that second week. 5-4 to HK Poprad Cardiff: Dixon, Richardson (2) and Martin Don't know the Poprad scorers
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