Great atmosphere - both sets of fans putting 100% into it. Disappointed with our performance, came out cold and 0-2 down almost immediately. It's not like Sheffield were great, but I think we gifted them 2 of the goals. From 0-3 it was always going to be tough, but I thought we were unlucky not to go in level at the end of the 2nd. It didn't quite happen for us in the 3rd and they deserved to win as they were a bit more clinical and direct. Back to the drawing board for a few of our defensemen in terms of just doing the basics well and not trying to overplay and get into trouble.
steelers Vs Devils - 8 Mar 20 - Challenge Cup Final Spectacular
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As I said earlier I don’t blame Bowns for the defeat. Our sloppy passing in the first half of the game was the problem. I just don’t think he came up big when we needed him to though.
I think that’s slightly harsh on duba. I still don’t think he’s a great goalie but he showed great character tonight after his abysmal performance on Friday. Their D did protect him well but he still faced 45 shots
I think that’s slightly harsh on duba. I still don’t think he’s a great goalie but he showed great character tonight after his abysmal performance on Friday. Their D did protect him well but he still faced 45 shots
Really? Think the defensive tactics in general have been erratic this season.Very unfair to blame Bownsey for that. He has won countless games for this team over the seasons. The poor guy is overworked and probably exhausted with the triple pressures of domestic, national and CHL duty.
This level of workload is something that could and should be reviewed next season. What is the point of having a backup goalie who never plays competitive games to give the regular starter a much needed rest at appropriate times in the season?
This level of workload is something that could and should be reviewed next season. What is the point of having a backup goalie who never plays competitive games to give the regular starter a much needed rest at appropriate times in the season?
Totally out played tonight. I thought Connelly and Eberle were superb tonight. Annoying, physical and positionally brilliant. The better team won tonight. Frustratingly Connelly and Eberle played the same game on Friday but we dealt wit it and matched it. Tonight we got bosses around. Riley was good but Eberle got the better of him.
We were poor defensively tonight and struggled to exit outLr zone effectively. Credit to Sheffield’s high press and aggressive forecheck. it was tactically a great game by then.
You know we’re in trouble when our smallest and most gifted player (Joey M) is trying to bring a physical edge and lift the team. It just isn’t his role.
Disappointing first period set the tone for the game.
Unlucky boys. We go again and hopefully this acts as a catalyst to win the league.
Congrats Steelers.
We were poor defensively tonight and struggled to exit outLr zone effectively. Credit to Sheffield’s high press and aggressive forecheck. it was tactically a great game by then.
You know we’re in trouble when our smallest and most gifted player (Joey M) is trying to bring a physical edge and lift the team. It just isn’t his role.
Disappointing first period set the tone for the game.
Unlucky boys. We go again and hopefully this acts as a catalyst to win the league.
Congrats Steelers.
I'm not sure what game some of the posters on here were watching. The first was poor and the Steelers had it. The second we titled the ice and were unlucky not to score a few more. The third was fairly even. On another night we might have edged it given the shot count.
A few points I'm unclear on. If their player deliberately holds on to the puck under their body in an effort to run down the clock, I believe that is a penalty shot, not a 2 min penalty.
For them to be awarded a penalty shot, I thought the player had to have control of the puck and a clear scoring opportunity, didn't seem that way to me.
One thing I am clear on... Connolly is an arse, especially at the end of the game with his reaction to our fans. I wasn't impressed with the Steelers fans booing our players when they got on the ice either. We don't do that. Have some respect.
A few points I'm unclear on. If their player deliberately holds on to the puck under their body in an effort to run down the clock, I believe that is a penalty shot, not a 2 min penalty.
For them to be awarded a penalty shot, I thought the player had to have control of the puck and a clear scoring opportunity, didn't seem that way to me.
One thing I am clear on... Connolly is an arse, especially at the end of the game with his reaction to our fans. I wasn't impressed with the Steelers fans booing our players when they got on the ice either. We don't do that. Have some respect.
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Tonight we were out hustled, and certainly out muscled by a team that wanted that game so much more than us, Friday we showed that when we want it big time we get it, but when we are pushed around by a bunch of munchkins then we are in trouble, lets not paper over this we were aweful tonight, yes we came back from a crap position that we put ourself into, and then returned into that same position. Steelers wanted it, it was in our barn, and they came they saw and they conquered. Chuffed with Fridays team, Cheesed off with what played tonight, beaten by a team that wanted it more than us at home, that’s unforgivable and I mean unforgivable.
