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GAME THREAD: Devils v Steelers: WED: CUP Semi-final 2nd leg.
Posted: Mon Feb 10, 2025 1:40 pm
by mark
Steelers take a 5-3 lead from the 1st leg.
Re: GAME THREAD: Devils v Steelers: WED: CUP Semi-final 2nd leg.
Posted: Mon Feb 10, 2025 5:06 pm
by smbmetal
We don’t have a very good record in Cardiff this season having lost all our games there so far.
However, now is probably as good a time as any to play them with them missing 5 or 6 players, making it difficult for them to put 3 lines together.
We have to start with lots of high energy to tire a short benched team. I know Fox said we are going down on Tuesday, so shouldn’t have ‘bus legs’ as an excuse.
A two goal lead might be needed here.
3-2 Steelers.
Re: GAME THREAD: Devils v Steelers: WED: CUP Semi-final 2nd leg.
Posted: Mon Feb 10, 2025 8:53 pm
by greeny
Im hoping we can get some silverware this season and i think this competition is our best shot. We have put 8 past the devils in last 2 games so i can see us taking this one, but as we know in hockey a 2 goal lead can soon be wiped out.,,,,
Re: GAME THREAD: Devils v Steelers: WED: CUP Semi-final 2nd leg.
Posted: Tue Feb 11, 2025 6:08 pm
by greeny
Can i just ask,,is the devils webcast a reasonable one to watch ?
Re: GAME THREAD: Devils v Steelers: WED: CUP Semi-final 2nd leg.
Posted: Tue Feb 11, 2025 9:52 pm
by Clowne57
greeny wrote: ↑Tue Feb 11, 2025 6:08 pm
Can i just ask,,is the devils webcast a reasonable one to watch ?
Its not bad, certainly better than the Manchester webcast. Commentators are generally fair and even/
Re: GAME THREAD: Devils v Steelers: WED: CUP Semi-final 2nd leg.
Posted: Tue Feb 11, 2025 11:09 pm
by greeny
Clowne57 wrote: ↑Tue Feb 11, 2025 9:52 pm
greeny wrote: ↑Tue Feb 11, 2025 6:08 pm
Can i just ask,,is the devils webcast a reasonable one to watch ?
Its not bad, certainly better than the Manchester webcast. Commentators are generally fair and even/
ok thanks for that, have purchased ready for tomorrow. Hopefully see the lads get the job done,,,
Re: GAME THREAD: Devils v Steelers: WED: CUP Semi-final 2nd leg.
Posted: Wed Feb 12, 2025 5:06 pm
by Doom
I'm expecting Cardiff to come out with a high level of intensity to get the crowd into the game.
There can be no excuse of bus legs, Tony Smith has backed the players and let them travel down the day before. We need to match the Cardiff intensity and take their crowd out of the game.
Also....Stay out of the penalty box.
I'm guessing Simpson won't be fit, which will be a huge loss, especially at those key faceoffs.
I reckon we'll need a couple of goals to make it through.
Regards
Doom
Re: GAME THREAD: Devils v Steelers: WED: CUP Semi-final 2nd leg.
Posted: Wed Feb 12, 2025 6:23 pm
by Bryan
Good news is that Simpson is listed. Bad news is that Devils don’t look short benched from the official game sheet.
Re: GAME THREAD: Devils v Steelers: WED: CUP Semi-final 2nd leg.
Posted: Wed Feb 12, 2025 6:46 pm
by Doom
We've got 16 imports listed, so somebody will have to sit out.
I wonder if they're waiting to see how Simpson warms up before scratching a player.
Regards
Doom
Re: GAME THREAD: Devils v Steelers: WED: CUP Semi-final 2nd leg.
Posted: Wed Feb 12, 2025 7:17 pm
by mark
Vainio scratched, Simpson plays