Ulmer banned
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Sorry guys, but Pope isn't the only person on the team, neither is anyone sure what would have happened once play resumed, by which time Ulmer had stepped up (I'm guessing that was after he looked at Mosey's face when helping him off the ice). Don't believe everything you read on twitter about how much effort he puts in either. 12 goals and 20 assists puts him further up the points table than you might think.
Initially I was a bit annoyed at it being Ulmer who went in to sort it.
However I’ve watched the whole thing back, and a lot of the guys saw Mosey first clearly out, and then unsteady on his feet and went to help, being beaten to the punch by some Panthers (they aren’t evil, after all).
I do think that (like Reddick) some people need to have a bogey man on the team to moan about, and so any sin that can be put against him will be. Pope isn’t any more responsible for Ulmer fighting than anyone else in that team.
As for Panthers’ response, it’s disappointing. I don’t play hockey, but I have played rugby all my life, another sport where you look after your mates. High tackles do happen, and they can cause injuries, but when it happens you don’t pretend the game has gone soft and hope you don’t receive any punishment for it. You take it on the chin, and try to make sure you’re next tackle is legal.
If I saw my mate knocked out, my first concern would be him, after which your thoughts would turn to the player responsible.
However I’ve watched the whole thing back, and a lot of the guys saw Mosey first clearly out, and then unsteady on his feet and went to help, being beaten to the punch by some Panthers (they aren’t evil, after all).
I do think that (like Reddick) some people need to have a bogey man on the team to moan about, and so any sin that can be put against him will be. Pope isn’t any more responsible for Ulmer fighting than anyone else in that team.
As for Panthers’ response, it’s disappointing. I don’t play hockey, but I have played rugby all my life, another sport where you look after your mates. High tackles do happen, and they can cause injuries, but when it happens you don’t pretend the game has gone soft and hope you don’t receive any punishment for it. You take it on the chin, and try to make sure you’re next tackle is legal.
If I saw my mate knocked out, my first concern would be him, after which your thoughts would turn to the player responsible.
I really don't understand why culture in our fanbase is to have one scapegoat.
Only we could be on a 10 game(?) win streak, and be 11 points(?) clear at the top of the league ... fall 1 goal behind in a game and start blasting a player for under performing the whole time.
I feel for the guy i really do, he obviously checks twitter as he has responded to trolls previously, but i hope her remembers his time here for the good things rather than the partially toxic fan base.
Only we could be on a 10 game(?) win streak, and be 11 points(?) clear at the top of the league ... fall 1 goal behind in a game and start blasting a player for under performing the whole time.
I feel for the guy i really do, he obviously checks twitter as he has responded to trolls previously, but i hope her remembers his time here for the good things rather than the partially toxic fan base.
Now down to a 5 point lead, same number of games played as the Giants with a double header still to play. When I first seen the hit on the steam thought, bloody hell he will feel that. Was Mosey knocked unconscious for a period of time? Will he subject to the leagues mandatory period of non play for concussion??
I get the emotion when something like this happens and I together with everyone else hope that Evan is ok and back with the team soon but what I don't get is the abuse Pope has been subjected to on here and social media. He was not the only player on the ice so why aren't the others being called out? Online bullying is NEVER ok yes Pope hasn't been up to his usual standard recently and I get that SOME people are frustrated BUT do they really think that this abuse is going to somehow make him play better! All it will do is erode his confidence and make things much worse when what we really need is for him to build his confidence for what is sure to be an arduous stretch towards our goal of a 3peat and po win.
Please people stop the abuse BE KIND and think before you press the submit button
Please people stop the abuse BE KIND and think before you press the submit button
Rissling put a similar hit on Venus, put him out with concussion for a few weeks, pretty sure Trey Lewis has to retire shortly after this game when he fought Rissling for the hit, not sure if this is related though
Rissling hit and fight
Rissling hit and fight
