http://www.cardiffdevils.com/newsheadline.aspx?cpid=879
Devils website report suggests it was both "This match in Nottingham counted towards both Elite League and the Challenge Cup."
Devils website report suggests it was both "This match in Nottingham counted towards both Elite League and the Challenge Cup."
Thats the way the cookie crumbles when you're THE ice hockey team who play out of THE National Ice Arena. Too much demand, not enough time = doubling up on games because the rink wont give them another game time.
I think Finny (on another thread) was looking into it. The Devils, Panthers and EIHL websites all said League and CC but he was waiting for it to be confirmed on match reports I think?
I think Finny (on another thread) was looking into it. The Devils, Panthers and EIHL websites all said League and CC but he was waiting for it to be confirmed on match reports I think?
Nottingham pay for their ice time up front, that's how they pretty much gaurantee all the weekend games, I don't think it's a case of there not being space in the arena, more Nottingham want to ensure a decent crowd, the Devils don't take a spectacular number of travelling fans so if doubling up the games improves the attendance it's a good move I guess.
If we'd managed to win, this thread wouldn't exist
Chris.
If we'd managed to win, this thread wouldn't exist
Chris.
In the program there are 2 away games against Nottingham listed as both CC/EL. The one just gone and one in a few weeks time. Surely this cant be the case though as it would lead to us playing them too many times.
The Elite League website report on the match last night describes it as the first CC game of the season too...
http://www.eliteleague.co.uk/cardiff-devils-5-sheffield-steelers-4-p143987
"In the opening game of this seasons Challenge Cup both teams went into this one with contrasting fortune. Sheffield had started the season with three straight wins whilst Cardiff had started with three straight losses."
The Elite League website report on the match last night describes it as the first CC game of the season too...
http://www.eliteleague.co.uk/cardiff-devils-5-sheffield-steelers-4-p143987
"In the opening game of this seasons Challenge Cup both teams went into this one with contrasting fortune. Sheffield had started the season with three straight wins whilst Cardiff had started with three straight losses."
Sunday was just CC.
So we currently are still on zip points in the league
But - at least we have yet to lose 4 points in Nottingham. I really hate the dual games - they should be made to play one of the fixtures on neutral ice if they can't provide NIC ice time. It can be in your favor if you win the fixture, but it makes one nights form doubly effect you.
So we currently are still on zip points in the league
But - at least we have yet to lose 4 points in Nottingham. I really hate the dual games - they should be made to play one of the fixtures on neutral ice if they can't provide NIC ice time. It can be in your favor if you win the fixture, but it makes one nights form doubly effect you.