GAME THREAD: Steelers v. Panthers.. Sat, 27th November.

[SteelerBlade]

Tonight’s loss means we take on the Fife Flyers over two-legs in the Quarter Finals.

Had we won, the Coventry Blaze would’ve been our opponents.

[BontSteeler]

Tonight’s loss means we take on the Fife Flyers over two-legs in the Quarter Finals.

Had we won, the Coventry Blaze would’ve been our opponents.

I'll happily take that tie

[ekt]

There is a comment over on "The Cage" about how we lost Hodgeman in the latter half of the game.
I didn't notice that, does anyone know if thats true and have any info ?

[Ron 25]

There is a comment over on "The Cage" about how we lost Hodgeman in the latter half of the game.
I didn't notice that, does anyone know if thats true and have any info ?

Hodgman was missing for most of the second period. He came back out for the beginning of the third, but I didn't see him after that. No idea what the issue was.

[Jayboy]

There is a comment over on "The Cage" about how we lost Hodgeman in the latter half of the game.
I didn't notice that, does anyone know if thats true and have any info ?

He definitely did not ice in the 3rd period...

[steeler pete]

I noticed that. May be cautionary, given the nature of the fixture. Hopefully nothing serious.

Pleased for Graham and Warburton.

[Nathan]

Noticed Davey Phillips hobbling down the tunnel before the obligatory end of game lap.

So what's that now, 3 D men?

[Doom]

Considering the number of players missing I had very low expectations last night, but I quite enjoyed the game and thought those who did play put in a very good shift.

Probably the best result for us avoiding Coventry, because we always seem to struggle with them.

The injuries are obviously a huge negative, but the performance of Alex Graham was a positive for the future. He's a big lad and if he can improve his mobility as he gets older, he could develop into a Lobby type player.

Regards

Doom

[Robert Mansell]

I found that tge most enjoyable game of hockey as a a game all season.

There was a bit of a lull in the second period but it picked up. Good hockey from both sides

[paul johnston]

Considering the number of players missing I had very low expectations last night, but I quite enjoyed the game and thought those who did play put in a very good shift.

Probably the best result for us avoiding Coventry, because we always seem to struggle with them.

The injuries are obviously a huge negative, but the performance of Alex Graham was a positive for the future. He's a big lad and if he can improve his mobility as he gets older, he could develop into a Lobby type player.

Regards

Doom

His mobility, or current lack of, is the biggest issue with Alex currently. If he can improve that, then he will definitely have a chance of being an impact player. The Lobby type player comparison is spot on.