GAME THREAD DOUBLE HEADER: Sheffield Steelers v Belfast Giants, Sat/Sun 19/20th November 7:00 - 4:00pm

[Doom]

For me this is the biggest weekend of the season so far. I always fancied Belfast for the league title, because they have an excellent coach, quality players and a winning mentality.

I think we are the only team who could stop them winning the title, so it should give a good indication of how close we are.

I would suggest they're stronger on the front end of their line-up, with the most potent forward line in the league, but we have more depth. It was interesting a couple of weeks ago when my mate brought out a few stats. One of them showed that Belfast's top line (Goodwin/Conway/Cooper) had scored more goals than the rest of their team combined.

I think it's changed since then, because Owre had a very good night against Cardiff, but it does show how reliant Belfast have been on that one line. It will be interesting to see who Fox matches against them over the weekend.

I will also be interested to see how we cope with the Belfast high press. Will the skating ability of Nevalainen and Petgrave be able to break out and create chances going the other way?

It should be an entertaining game and hopefully a decent attendance.

Regards

Doom

[Nathan]

It should be an entertaining game and hopefully a decent attendance.

Regards

Doom

Looks like a decent expected turnout according to the tickmaster site.

[SteelerBlade]

Nothing will be won or lost this weekend as it’s early days, but to get points against the defending champions who’ll be right up there at the business end would be big.

I believe if any side finishes above Belfast they’ll be league champions.

[Nathan]

Nothing will be won or lost this weekend as it’s early days, but to get points against the defending champions who’ll be right up there at the business end would be big.

I believe if any side finishes above Belfast they’ll be league champions.

This is true.

[Morpheous]

Seen a couple posts on twitter about Belfasts injury problems. Anyone know who they have missing for this weekend??? Thanks

[Nathan]

Seen a couple posts on twitter about Belfasts injury problems. Anyone know who they have missing for this weekend??? Thanks

Can't see who but I wouldn't expect disclosure at this stage of the day.

[Nathan]

Looks like Connolly is missing for us.

Giants going with 3 lines only.

[steeler pete]

I’d love to see Brandon score past his brother tonight

[smbmetal]

0-0 End of 1st. Nothing special. Hopefully it will liven up a bit. Pretty even so far.

[BontSteeler]

Goal Belfast

Steelers 0-1 Belfast