Barry Brust

[Nathan]

Saved all 15 shots he faced in his 38 minutes tonight in relief of Stojanovič.

That will do his confidence a world of good.

We will see the best of him, just get behind the bloke

Fully agree.

Both he and Stojanovic are working as far as I'm concerned.

[SteelerBlade]

Brust has stated in the podcast that he had a slight equipment issue that lead to home getting beat along the ice where he normally wouldn’t.

He’s now sorted this and say the changes felt good in Manchester.

[Robert Mansell]

Saved all 15 shots he faced in his 38 minutes tonight in relief of Stojanovič.

That will do his confidence a world of good.

We will see the best of him, just get behind the bloke

I don't think anyone wants to see him "fail"

However it was obvious to all he came in unfit and unprepared for whatever reasons

Hoping we can keep both keepers as it seems to be working, however where does that leave Churchfield ?

[smbmetal]

Having listened to the podcast, it was good to hear Barry’s honesty and that he knows he’s not been up to scratch.

Hopefully he’ll continue to improve and get back to what he considers his best.

Going with two import goalies will certainly make it more difficult for the Brit goalies that is for sure.

[House_of_Steel]

Barry’s hearts not in it body language in fairytales interview says it all. Turned up out of shape and clearly Underestimated the quality of this league maybe he thought it would be the equivalent of Sunday league football back home who knows, but it’s a real shame he’s been a quality tender throughout his career. I’d of preferred that Brust than the one thats turned out for the additional uni course.

[Doom]

I'd certainly give Brust more time. From his interview it sounds like he's been suffering a niggle and had an equipment issue, if he can sort those maybe we'll get the netminder we hoped for.

My mate always brings out a few spreadsheets with stats when we meet for a beer on Saturday night prior to the game.

A really interesting stat was the number of shots faced by each netminder.

Brust has played the majority of games at home, Rok most on the road, so that needs to be considered.

Rok home - 27 shots per game
Rok away - 42 shots per game

Brust home - 24 shots per game
Brust away - 24 shots per game

Unless my mate has got his numbers wrong, which I doubt, that's a ridiculously high number of shots Rok has been facing away from home.

Is Rok facing more shots than he should be due to rebound control or ability to organise the defence?

Regards

Doom

[House_of_Steel]

Could be right doom I think Barry’s strength is the ability to organise the D and read the game, however he could face 5 shots and if he doesn’t save them it means nothing. Rok to me is not a League winning Nettie and does have issues technically his rebound control and 5 hole to name just 2 although I’d rather him than Barry all week and twice on Sunday.

[BontSteeler]

Shut out tonight for the big man!

Great stuff!

[Nathan]

Shut out tonight for the big man!

Great stuff!

I'd play him Saturday.

Really test him.

[steeler pete]

Well he stood up to the test quite well. It was great team performance but he faced as many shots as Belfast's 2 net minders and only conceded the one.

I loved that hit he made. Why he's not entitled to make it I don't know, maybe the refs weren't so sure either but called it under some vague understanding that net minders aren't allowed to make the first contact. (Dowd said in the post-game podcast that he asked the ref and that was his answer.)

I liked Brust's interview post-game. He's been honest about his performances so far, isn't too arrogant and clearly puts a lot of thought into his game. Thinks he's through the worst and is starting to prove his worth. Long may it continue.