GAME THREAD: Giants v Steelers: Sat 17th
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greeny
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There is just something not right about about this squad at moment, seems a vibe that things are not right both on and off ice,,,, must be more to it than just having a poor standard of players, we dont see what goes on off the ice,,,, who knows
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Rendo
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Well Fox and Smith need to alter how we play because that was garbage. Where is the physicality Tremblay exempt as he was the only one hitting and Cormier the only other player trying for us. The defence is a joke but the forwards aren't much better. Knew I should have saved the £16, the only positive was Belfast were good to watch
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Bryan
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For the second night running we had a mid period break and Fox had nothing to say to them. He stood motionless at the back of the bench while they chatted among themselves. Perhaps a cunning piece of coaching I’m too stupid to appreciate.
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MLL79
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Well that couldn’t have gone any worse…
I don’t understand some of the decision making. My observations (for what it’s worth lol):-
1) Greenfield gets the nod - seems obvious to some, but… 5-1 the previous night and you as second string goalie have better stats and less goals against… This wouldn’t happen in North America, and some of those tonight should have been stopped.
2) Kelly out of position for at least 4 goals…
3) Why send Shudra to the Dogs when you are short benched? With no Dowd this leaves us very short? Play Southorn, Shudra and drop Kelly.
4) You are 3-0 down and momentum is against you… You have Ritchie, Heard and Tansey in the lineup - start mixing things up and break the momentum!! You have the guns so USE THEM!!! Which again points to 3) above - have Shudra in the lineup rather than leaving yourself short benched intentionally?? Even if it’s just to cover a few shifts whilst people sitting out 5min penalties- give yourself the options!!
None of the above would have probably solved the underlying problems, but give yourselves a shot with no brainers for crying out loud…
Sorry, very frustrated… rant over lol
On the plus, Tremblay, Jasper, Tansey and Cormier worked their socks off tonight I thought.
I don’t understand some of the decision making. My observations (for what it’s worth lol):-
1) Greenfield gets the nod - seems obvious to some, but… 5-1 the previous night and you as second string goalie have better stats and less goals against… This wouldn’t happen in North America, and some of those tonight should have been stopped.
2) Kelly out of position for at least 4 goals…
3) Why send Shudra to the Dogs when you are short benched? With no Dowd this leaves us very short? Play Southorn, Shudra and drop Kelly.
4) You are 3-0 down and momentum is against you… You have Ritchie, Heard and Tansey in the lineup - start mixing things up and break the momentum!! You have the guns so USE THEM!!! Which again points to 3) above - have Shudra in the lineup rather than leaving yourself short benched intentionally?? Even if it’s just to cover a few shifts whilst people sitting out 5min penalties- give yourself the options!!
None of the above would have probably solved the underlying problems, but give yourselves a shot with no brainers for crying out loud…
Sorry, very frustrated… rant over lol
On the plus, Tremblay, Jasper, Tansey and Cormier worked their socks off tonight I thought.
Last edited by MLL79 on Sat Jan 17, 2026 9:30 pm, edited 1 time in total.
