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Post by wilx on Jul 24, 2019 11:34:01 GMT
So the only Panthers game being shown this season ( unless we get one of the cup stages/ playoff slots) is the New years eve fixture at home , which most of us will be at anyway, where as the Giants have 4 matches currently.... How can this be fair!
FreeSports’ will begin their live EIHL coverage from October. Each week when there is no live EIHL game, FreeSports will instead broadcast a highlights show. The schedule is as follows:
Wednesday 30 October
1930 Fife Flyers vs. Belfast Giants
Wednesday 13 November
1930 Glasgow Clan vs. Cardiff Devils
Wednesday 20 November
1930 Challenge Cup ‘Play-In’ round
Wednesday 27 November
1930 Sheffield Steelers vs. Belfast Giants
Wednesday 11 December
1930 A Challenge Cup Quarter-Final First Leg
Wednesday 18 December
1930 A Challenge Cup Quarter-Final Second Leg
Tuesday 31 December
1600 Nottingham Panthers vs. Sheffield Steelers
Thursday 2 January
1700 Dundee Stars vs. Belfast Giants
Wednesday 15 January
1930 A Challenge Cup Semi-Final First Leg
Wednesday 29 January
1930 A Challenge Cup Semi-Final Second Leg
Wednesday 19 February
1930 Guildford Flames vs. Belfast Giants
Sunday 8 March
1600 Challenge Cup Final
Wednesday 18 March
1930 Cardiff Devils vs. Coventry Blaze
Sunday 29 March
1800 One of the final day fixtures
FreeSports will also show a Playoff First Leg, Playoff Second Leg and the Playoff Final.
Champions Hockey League
As well as the EIHL, Belfast Giants’ & Cardiff Devils’ Champions Hockey League games, which begin on 29 and 30 August respectively, will be shown in the UK exclusively on FreeSports. The channel will also cover the competitions as it extends beyond the group stage.
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Post by nightwish on Jul 24, 2019 11:46:42 GMT
It’s fair because the Giants were more entertaining to watch last year - the crap ice hockey we had endure as Panthers fans last year, has quite rightly made Freesports decide that it may not be a good idea to feature us this year.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 24, 2019 11:53:48 GMT
It’s fair because the Giants were more entertaining to watch last year - the crap ice hockey we had endure as Panthers fans last year, has quite rightly made Freesports decide that it may not be a good idea to feature us this year. I take it that comment said in jest. Last year has no bearing on this years Panthers team.. you know new players, new coach . |
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Post by iginla on Jul 24, 2019 11:55:04 GMT
It’s the way Black doesn’t lose any ticket sales because the only Panthers game being shown will be a sell out on NYE.
Not surprising at all from an organisation that only cares about one thing.....MONEY.
It’s about time people voted with their feet and showed Panthers they won’t have the pee taken out of them any longer.
God I’d love to see that happen and show this money grabbing organisation for what it is !!!
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Post by wannabe2 on Jul 24, 2019 12:01:21 GMT
How many mid week games do you have, as all the live games are mid week.
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Post by cjmatt42 on Jul 24, 2019 12:01:38 GMT
Makes sense, Sky and BT are no different with the football, load the schedule with the big name teams and put the mid table / cannon fodder on as little as contractually required.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 24, 2019 12:10:49 GMT
Makes sense, Sky and BT are no different with the football, load the schedule with the big name teams and put the mid table / cannon fodder on as little as contractually required. On freesports? Which is essentially a minor network anyway . Want any exposure get the eihl on bt sports or sky sports!! |
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Post by Yotes on Jul 24, 2019 12:25:34 GMT
Makes sense, Sky and BT are no different with the football, load the schedule with the big name teams and put the mid table / cannon fodder on as little as contractually required. 😄 I think Iggy will be closest to the mark with this one, Old Tightwad doesn't want to do a pay per view broadcast until he gets every penny from tickets, so he won't welcome Freesports. The very name must disgust him. |
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Post by iginla on Jul 24, 2019 12:34:51 GMT
Makes sense, Sky and BT are no different with the football, load the schedule with the big name teams and put the mid table / cannon fodder on as little as contractually required. Good shout yep. Haha That’s just what they’ve done. 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 |
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Post by wgray on Jul 24, 2019 12:39:27 GMT
I know we were rubbish last season but our games on Freesports were all decent games IIRC. Plus, we’re arguably the biggest fanbase, so in theory our games should bring Freesports the most views.
So, I’d probably say it’s nothing to do with them not wanting us on and agree it’s the club squeezing as much money out of us possible.
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Post by iginla on Jul 24, 2019 14:28:41 GMT
I know we were rubbish last season but our games on Freesports were all decent games IIRC. Plus, we’re arguably the biggest fanbase, so in theory our games should bring Freesports the most views. So, I’d probably say it’s nothing to do with them not wanting us on and agree it’s the club squeezing as much money out of us possible. I’d bet my house the reason Panthers are only on once is because Black doesn’t want us on there because it will lower the crowd. |
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Post by Panthers44 on Jul 24, 2019 15:01:44 GMT
Look at it another way Panthers are on more often than Manchester
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Post by Panthers44 on Jul 24, 2019 15:02:21 GMT
And for tinfoil hat brigade Freesports is an Irish company
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Post by Deleted on Jul 24, 2019 15:12:07 GMT
Well I've got news for black his crowds will be down this year anyway as he wont get many 6,000+ ones on a Sunday!
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Post by Deleted on Jul 24, 2019 15:34:38 GMT
Well I've got news for black his crowds will be down this year anyway as he wont get many 6,000+ ones on a Sunday! Sure the crowd will be swollen as per last year with the plethora of freebies dished out. |
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Post by iginla on Jul 24, 2019 16:23:18 GMT
Well I've got news for black his crowds will be down this year anyway as he wont get many 6,000+ ones on a Sunday! They were down last year,Panthers are no longer top of the crowd charts....Steelers are now. 😀 |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 25, 2019 0:24:05 GMT
Theres that many freebies handed out in arenas all over the place it's hard to tell which team has the most full price paying punters
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Post by wilx on Jul 25, 2019 11:11:57 GMT
It’s the way Black doesn’t lose any ticket sales because the only Panthers game being shown will be a sell out on NYE. Not surprising at all from an organisation that only cares about one thing.....MONEY. It’s about time people voted with their feet and showed Panthers they won’t have the pee taken out of them any longer. God I’d love to see that happen and show this money grabbing organisation for what it is !!! What so he stops away games being shown too ? Remind me why you come on here again? |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 25, 2019 11:15:53 GMT
And also why did we have the home game on a Wednesday against Devils last year? It's a poor poor theory. Panthers only have one midweek game all season anyway (friday)
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Post by Yotes on Jul 25, 2019 11:28:21 GMT
What so he stops away games being shown too ? That'll be his like minded mates, Panthers travel better than anyone, TV would likely reduce that  And also why did we have the home game on a Wednesday against Devils last year? It's a poor poor theory. Panthers only have one midweek game all season anyway (friday) We've got 6 midweek league games at home haven't we? That's what was said in the fixtures thread anyway. |
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Post by BigLad on Jul 25, 2019 11:53:39 GMT
Well I've got news for black his crowds will be down this year anyway as he wont get many 6,000+ ones on a Sunday! They were down last year,Panthers are no longer top of the crowd charts....Steelers are now. 😀 Only because of the high crowds generated by their £5 games. |
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Post by wgray on Jul 25, 2019 14:21:30 GMT
They were down last year,Panthers are no longer top of the crowd charts....Steelers are now. 😀 Only because of the high crowds generated by their £5 games. They’re doing £5 midweek games again, also when they’ve got two home games one weekend they’re offering both games for £10. That’s brilliant from Sheffield and terrific for their fans. Maybe our club should take note and give back to the fans that have been loyal to them over the last few barren years... |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 25, 2019 15:11:03 GMT
Only because of the high crowds generated by their £5 games. They’re doing £5 midweek games again, also when they’ve got two home games one weekend they’re offering both games for £10. That’s brilliant from Sheffield and terrific for their fans. Maybe our club should take note and give back to the fans that have been loyal to them over the last few barren years... No chance it's the only club I know who seem to take their fans for granted in any sport and pretty much despise them! Take forest.. a tenner for pre season and free for ST holders !!.. it's called giving something back.. 3 quid discount for pre season!! It may ad well been full price.. hope theres 2000 in the arena both saturdays, with half a roster as things stand! |
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Post by ggggranville on Jul 25, 2019 16:17:12 GMT
Basically it seems that the Steelers have to cut admission prices in order to get people through the door. The Panthers do not have that problem. As an owner would you charge punters one third of the price of a ticket when said punter is happy to pay the full price?
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Post by The Flying Shirt on Jul 25, 2019 16:30:20 GMT
Basically it seems that the Steelers have to cut admission prices in order to get people through the door. The Panthers do not have that problem. As an owner would you charge punters one third of the price of a ticket when said punter is happy to pay the full price? That’s true of a Saturday night to a point but even then loads of free tickets are given away. Midweek and CC games are either half empty or free giveaways. I sat next to free giveaway seats pretty much every game all season. The fallacy that the Panthers sell out many games is pure fantasy. |
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