Devils v Blaze - Sat 09/01 - 7:00pm - Chat/Updates
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Excellent comeback from the Devils. Awful first period, and missed a couple of practically open goals at the start of the 2nd (think it was Davies and then Voth) but at least we'd started creating chances. Brilliant in the 3rd period. I thought Max and Michel were awesome. I think it was the 2nd goal where leading up to it Michel dived to save the puck going out of the blue zone 2 or 3 times which a couple of other players probably wouldn't have done. He always gives 100%.
Thought the crowd cheering when the ref got hit was a bit bad. Ok, if he slipped then fair enough (like the doctor who ran on
), but it was a fast flying puck to the back of the head which isn't funny no matter who it happens to. At least most people had the decency to clap when he got back up - must have stung a bit - ouch.
Anyway - well done devils - the amazing home form continues
Thought the crowd cheering when the ref got hit was a bit bad. Ok, if he slipped then fair enough (like the doctor who ran on
), but it was a fast flying puck to the back of the head which isn't funny no matter who it happens to. At least most people had the decency to clap when he got back up - must have stung a bit - ouch.Anyway - well done devils - the amazing home form continues
ledgend777 said:
Excellent comeback from the Devils. Awful first period, and missed a couple of practically open goals at the start of the 2nd (think it was Davies and then Voth) but at least we'd started creating chances. Brilliant in the 3rd period. I thought Max and Michel were awesome. I think it was the 2nd goal where leading up to it Michel dived to save the puck going out of the blue zone 2 or 3 times which a couple of other players probably wouldn't have done. He always gives 100%.
Thought the crowd cheering when the ref got hit was a bit bad. Ok, if he slipped then fair enough (like the doctor who ran on ), but it was a fast flying puck to the back of the head which isn't funny no matter who it happens to. At least most people had the decency to clap when he got back up - must have stung a bit - ouch.
Anyway - well done devils - the amazing home form continues
Thought the crowd cheering when the ref got hit was a bit bad. Ok, if he slipped then fair enough (like the doctor who ran on
), but it was a fast flying puck to the back of the head which isn't funny no matter who it happens to. At least most people had the decency to clap when he got back up - must have stung a bit - ouch.Anyway - well done devils - the amazing home form continues
These people were sat infront of me - Also thought it was very rude. Think they may have been Polish? They certainly weren't speaking in English or Welsh. No that that should make a difference.
Can only really echo the general comments of the game - I hope Tylor gets signed up for a few seasons, he's really impressed giving 100% all of the time
Can only really echo the general comments of the game - I hope Tylor gets signed up for a few seasons, he's really impressed giving 100% all of the time
As W3lsh said it shouldnt matter what nationality they were, even if they were foreign (and I'm sure they could speak English otherwise how else would they have managed to buy their tickets?) the give away was that everyone stood up, if I was in a foreign place and didnt understand the lingo I would just follow suit.
After the 1st it was a top class game. Brought 4 new people down yesterday and was a bit worried in the first but after that what a fantastic game. They all loved it and I'm sure will be back soon, there was a mention of the next Coventry game!
Also agree with the posts above regarding Michel. Sign him up asap and for as long as possible. That guy is already a legend in my eyes. Don't think I've seen him give less than 100% all season and most games it's more like 150%. the dive last night to keep the puck in the Coventry zone when on the powerplay which ultimately led to the goal said it all for me, not many players would have done that but look what happened as a result. Signing of the season for me and what a find.
After the 1st everyone had a pretty good game. Jay was the best we've seen all season and was my MOM closely followed by Michel. As for Smithy as has already been said he is expected to score night in night out but there are a lot of things that are not always seen that play a big part in these games. His stick lifts and puck steals are the best I've seen and can turn a game in an instant.
Also agree with the posts above regarding Michel. Sign him up asap and for as long as possible. That guy is already a legend in my eyes. Don't think I've seen him give less than 100% all season and most games it's more like 150%. the dive last night to keep the puck in the Coventry zone when on the powerplay which ultimately led to the goal said it all for me, not many players would have done that but look what happened as a result. Signing of the season for me and what a find.
After the 1st everyone had a pretty good game. Jay was the best we've seen all season and was my MOM closely followed by Michel. As for Smithy as has already been said he is expected to score night in night out but there are a lot of things that are not always seen that play a big part in these games. His stick lifts and puck steals are the best I've seen and can turn a game in an instant.
Don't get me wrong, it was obvious what they should have done and pretty damn rude.
All I meant was I don't think they were locals (which could have been looked upon worse), and yes I'm sure they understood enough English to know what was going on.
I'll give them a nudge if they are there again tonight
All I meant was I don't think they were locals (which could have been looked upon worse), and yes I'm sure they understood enough English to know what was going on.
I'll give them a nudge if they are there again tonight
ledgend777 said:
Thought the crowd cheering when the ref got hit was a bit bad. Ok, if he slipped then fair enough (like the doctor who ran on ), but it was a fast flying puck to the back of the head which isn't funny no matter who it happens to. At least most people had the decency to clap when he got back up - must have stung a bit - ouch.
), but it was a fast flying puck to the back of the head which isn't funny no matter who it happens to. At least most people had the decency to clap when he got back up - must have stung a bit - ouch.
The line of Finnerty, Max and Michel worked well last night I thought, and Ben looked good in the few shifts he had, bit of speed, and going to the net and we had our first chance on goal.
Coventry's 2 goals were open goals that the D should have cleared after Lyle made the initial save. Thats what Stoney does, he may not be fancy and bursting up the ice but he's a stay at home D man who possibly would have been there to clear the pucks. I'm taking nothing away from Alex Symonds though, who I'm impressed with, and I think played very well. Just don't see the point in not giving Stone any shifts at all.
Oh and at what point did Hirsch think that cross checking Latulippe's head into the cross bar was a good idea? Thanks the powerplay though, it brought us right back into the game. :lol:
I kind of thought Coventry had given up by the end. Usually Thommo goes mad if the Blaze are losing. With 1.30 odd to go, I was expecting him to call the time out and pull the keeper and he didn't look bothered at all. He waited till there were 30 seconds left before calling the time out and then the Blaze iced it twice not giving Hirsch the chance to go. Not that they looked like scoring anyway, but I thought it was unlike Coventry and especially Thommo to not fight until the end.