Best game of hockey I’ve seen in IAW this year (sorry Andrew). It was always going to be. Both Belfast and Guilford play a branch of hockey that you can not like. Fast, high tempo, hard forecheck, finish hits, end to end. This was a final I wanted once we were knocked out and it didn’t fail to deliver. I’d love to see us play this way in the future.
I feel for Guilford as they performed remarkably and could have easily won the game. Neither team deserved to lose. I think stella goaltender, once again from Belfast this year, was the difference. It was unfortunately going to be an error that would win the game.
Decent atmosphere considering the rink was a third empty. I must say it was a little disappointing to see so few Devils fans take advantage of the final in our home rink. We’re lucky to have lot of Devils fans but probably not so many hockey fans. I think if it were public knowledge that the money made from the final went to the club and not the league then maybe we would have seen more. There is a risk after yesterday that the club won’t bid again for the final again which I think would be a real shame. This coupled with an early exist from the CC means a lot of potential money for the Devils this year has not come to fruition.
Congratulations to the Giants and well played Guildford. It was a pleasure to witness a great game of hockey.