GAME THREAD: Steelers v Panthers. Sat 17th Feb

[mark]

Strange officiating at best, they missed the fact that it should have been a 2+2 for high sticks when Whistle was hit and blood drawn meaning when we scored there should have been another 2 minute PP afterwards, they missed a trip which allowed us to score a goal, a cross checking call against Despres was 2mins, but he broke his stick doing it which I would expect to be a 5 min penalty. I can't say that the result would have been any different but it's not great to see that happen.

[BontSteeler]

Morrone either tomorrow or Sunday next weekend, Greener for the cup final and the Devils/Giants games. Next Saturday away at Cardiff is huge.

Game of the season next Saturday in Cardiff imo.

[Doom]

One thing to take from last night is that Nottingham are looking a much better team than they were a few weeks ago.

The Panthers still have 4 games left against the Devils, so if they can maintain that level of form they could do us a huge favour by beating Cardiff a couple of times.

Regards

Doom

[jas]

I quite enjoyed the game and it was more entertaining than I expected which was a bonus. For me, the high stick penalty should have been 2+2 but what do I know? Anyway, I was obviously pleased with the win. I didn't get concerned until the third when Panthers started pulling back. We have a lot of character this season though and regaining the two goal lead put me more at ease. I enjoyed this more than giving them a trouncing

[ginger]

A few calls missed both ways, it happens and overall a very enjoyable game. Good to see the Panthers looking much better, there's a decent team there and would be very happy if they qualify for the playoffs. Also like to say how much better Parades looks - good to see and hopefully they are all starting the healing process after what happened.

Thought we looked good generally but a bit too open. One or two over played moments on zone entries that Nottingham created turnovers from but still generally good overall. Sauce didn't have his best game but that happens sometimes.

A quick word on Ciampini - how good is his hockey IQ? Makes so many ridiculous plays throughout each game that either relieves pressure in our zone and gives us a chance to break, creates space in the neutral zone or creates an odd man situation in the offensive zone. 200ft game is top drawer.

[mark]

One thing to take from last night is that Nottingham are looking a much better team than they were a few weeks ago.

The Panthers still have 4 games left against the Devils, so if they can maintain that level of form they could do us a huge favour by beating Cardiff a couple of times.

Regards

Doom

Prior to the incident they were looking a solid 3rd/4th team based on their win %, it now looks like they are getting back to that, only time will tell if they have enough time to get into the playoff positions.

[mark]

Highlights

https://youtu.be/tAX4-ou55yg?si=FRCfIJ21buYpEQA5

[smbmetal]

Highlights

https://youtu.be/tAX4-ou55yg?si=FRCfIJ21buYpEQA5

Looked a great game. In fact the last few have.

I’ve taken a break from watching the streams as I personally felt they were like watching an exhibition or training session. Especially against the Panthers.

The last few games purely from a highlights point of view and reading the game thread comments have looked really exciting and entertaining games.

I would have been getting the Cardiff stream anyway, but am looking forward to it even more now.