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Post by float on Sept 12, 2022 8:45:00 GMT
Good for the new guys to get essentially a practice game in Storm's rink before any actual league games there. We also have 3 imports who spent full seasons playing there so they should be very familiar. Manchester did beat sheffield on home ice in pre-season but then got mauled by Cardiff last night. So who knows what will happen.
Would like to think we can get a comfortable win here but the main focus is no injuries ready for the league game the following night.
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Post by Yotes on Sept 12, 2022 16:06:17 GMT
I presume the CC format is unchanged from last season, with the group winners plus the next 5 in point percentage order progressing?
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Post by iginla on Sept 12, 2022 16:39:24 GMT
I presume the CC format is unchanged from last season, with the group winners plus the next 5 in point percentage order progressing? Yes They never learn ! 🙄 |
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Post by spik on Sept 12, 2022 16:46:17 GMT
I presume the CC format is unchanged from last season, with the group winners plus the next 5 in point percentage order progressing? Yes They never learn ! 🙄 Too lazy to try something new. Too daft to do something easier. |
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Post by iginla on Sept 12, 2022 17:57:15 GMT
Too lazy to try something new. Too daft to do something easier. Yep same boring format. Same predictable groups. Same bye for Belfast. Same fat chance for Manchester. Same ridiculous tournament length. All in all,same dull and extremely boring competition. |
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Post by loupowell52 on Sept 13, 2022 10:44:03 GMT
Like most folk I think the Challenge Cup is in desperate need of a revamp. Far too many games for little sensible reward in terms of qualification for the knockout rounds.
Anyway, prediction time. Irrespective of actual individual players they are always a totally different proposition in 'The Storm Shelter'. Would image they want to put in a performance after that shallacking down in Cardiff. I see lots of goals with Panthers having their pips squeezed ending up on the wrong end of a 5-4 scoreline.
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Post by Yotes on Sept 13, 2022 11:24:23 GMT
I think we'll win a close one here, 3-2.
Storm's powerplay seems to be working so our infrequent trips to the box will be useful.
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Post by blackandgold73 on Sept 15, 2022 10:44:46 GMT
I think we'll win a close one here, 3-2. Storm's powerplay seems to be working so our infrequent trips to the box will be useful. GG talks well about our own lack of powerplays (in the latest Coach's corner) as being a result of not getting into the gritty areas of the rink and forcing opponents to make the plays that result in PP. Also about trying to outskill the opponents too much. Makes the point that there are no bad shots to take in Manchester due to the rink unlike other venues and that it will be hardest for the NM too adapt to that. So I think we'll concede 3 at least. But he also mentioned a virus in the team this week, with only 13 players at the last practice. So hopefully everyone bounces back I'm going 4-3 Panthers with Brady to get 2 🤞🏾 |
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Post by wgray on Sept 16, 2022 16:58:30 GMT
It’s going to be interesting to see how we get on tonight, Graham has talked of illness in the team this week so there may be some absentees or players fighting through it. Hopefully our players with experience in that rink lead the way.
Panthers to win 4-3.
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Post by Bagheera on Sept 16, 2022 17:36:33 GMT
Rest anybody with niggles and ilness. Do the bare minimum to get through the game. If we can take a few more kids from the Lions then do it.
The result means next to nothing other than confidence. Even then i'd take keeping players fit over a confidence boost.
All eyes should be on tomorrow night.
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Post by iginla on Sept 16, 2022 17:39:37 GMT
Looks like Caruso,Sorensen and Puffer all missing tonight. 🙄
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Post by Deleted on Sept 16, 2022 17:40:23 GMT
I'll be miffed if all 3 are missing all weekend tbh
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Post by Bagheera on Sept 16, 2022 17:41:49 GMT
I'll be miffed if all 3 are missing all weekend tbh Hopefully more a case of being careful ahead of tomorrow. |
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Post by kievthegreat on Sept 16, 2022 17:50:14 GMT
Dubeau starts.
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Post by Yotes on Sept 16, 2022 20:14:20 GMT
4-1 down at the mo, 33 mins gone.
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Post by bobness on Sept 16, 2022 20:42:19 GMT
The line match ups not quite working…
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Post by Yotes on Sept 16, 2022 21:16:09 GMT
5-1, ENG
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Post by spik on Sept 16, 2022 21:20:08 GMT
Looks like a 1-5 loss (on pp) but just gone into SH play for us.
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Post by iginla on Sept 16, 2022 21:22:00 GMT
So that’s 8 games now,2 wins and 6 defeats....Not very good is it. 🙄
I’m beginning to think talk is cheap !!
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Post by Bagheera on Sept 16, 2022 21:26:09 GMT
3 imports missing. The result is a little concerning but as long as its a win tomorrow this can be forgotten about.
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Post by jd on Sept 16, 2022 21:26:29 GMT
So that’s 8 games now,2 wins and 6 defeats....Not very good is it. 🙄 I’m beginning to think talk is cheap !! On the ice yes. Not the best start and our special teams aren’t good. Ferrera hasn’t been good and I can’t help think we are missing Ollie and his energy. Need more physicality too Off ice we are so different and that’s been a refreshing change. But on ice is where it matters |
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Post by wgray on Sept 16, 2022 21:29:00 GMT
Pretty poor tonight in all honesty, we’re lucky it was only the cup.
Looking at the 2 forwards we’ve got to come back in to the side I think we’re going to struggle in the smaller rinks this season. I do now agree that we need to sign a true power forward, a player that is willing to lay a meaningful hit to try and separate a player from the puck and create turnovers. I don’t think I’ve seen a single forward lay a hit yet this season.
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Post by Yotes on Sept 16, 2022 21:32:53 GMT
With the caveats of it being the first game of the interminable Challenge Cup group stage, and us missing a few, that's a very poor result.
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Post by The Flying Shirt on Sept 16, 2022 21:40:32 GMT
I don’t think the coach has got a handle on this at all. That sucked badly
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