Devils Vs lusanne
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Tonight is why I'm desperate for the worst of covid and restrictions are behind us. Pure unadulterated joy. That was unbelievable and good for the soul! Have to admit I was a little worried after Thursday. What a difference a few days makes. Cox was a beast, Sandford unplayable and Carruth is clearly insane (watch his warm up. The man is mad). He'll be a cult hero. Had so much fun. Who knew Todd could coach?! Also, Duggan is up for a great season. What a player.
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Are you sure you wern't watching Mikkelson, who was absolutely terrific all over the ice. Easily the best player on the ice defensively. Richie was covering for Register again all night. He just looks off the pace.
Very excited about Sandford and Cox. Boy can these boys skate. They are going to be an absolute nightmare for teams in our league this year. Dupont looks really classy, Dixon is a warhorse, Love the edge that McNally brings. He is going to be a horrible POS for other teams to deal with. Carruth, well, what can you say apart from the guy absolutely standing on his head.
Really, really excited to see what this team can do. They haven't even had a fortnight in the country and they just turned over a top European team.
Very excited about Sandford and Cox. Boy can these boys skate. They are going to be an absolute nightmare for teams in our league this year. Dupont looks really classy, Dixon is a warhorse, Love the edge that McNally brings. He is going to be a horrible POS for other teams to deal with. Carruth, well, what can you say apart from the guy absolutely standing on his head.
Really, really excited to see what this team can do. They haven't even had a fortnight in the country and they just turned over a top European team.
What a performance. Every player gave it their all but a few special mentions.
I was a big Bowns fan but Carruth looks like an upgrade.
Sanford and Cox look like they could set the league alight.
Dixon was outstanding as usual
As for Register, I don't understand the comments. He racked up a lot of minutes and looked really good to me.
First line looked much better tonight and the third gave Lausanne some real problems. So pleased to see Duggan score, he deserves a big goal.
If we can play like that with such adversity, what can we do with a full team that has had time to gel.
I was a big Bowns fan but Carruth looks like an upgrade.
Sanford and Cox look like they could set the league alight.
Dixon was outstanding as usual
As for Register, I don't understand the comments. He racked up a lot of minutes and looked really good to me.
First line looked much better tonight and the third gave Lausanne some real problems. So pleased to see Duggan score, he deserves a big goal.
If we can play like that with such adversity, what can we do with a full team that has had time to gel.
what a game…..that was a completely different team that turned up on Thursday, my word, I just wanted us to find the back of the net tonight and by god did we.
That 1st goal was a thing of beauty but that 4th goal was something else, Richie sent the opposition player on holiday and packed his bags for him….unbelievable.
That 1st goal was a thing of beauty but that 4th goal was something else, Richie sent the opposition player on holiday and packed his bags for him….unbelievable.
See this is what happens when the coach recruits players on knowledge and experience rather than getting out the little black book of friends who can recommend a guy they owe favours too.
This is going to be an interesting season and so far with the limitations, it’s showing signs of being a great start.....
This is going to be an interesting season and so far with the limitations, it’s showing signs of being a great start.....
So being there tonight was fantastic. The atmosphere was so good.
I think a lot of players showed their true capabilities, as opposed to Thursday where we only showed flashes of what we are capable of.
I was sceptical with some of the signings, and I was very wrong. Cox, Sandford, and Lammon have shown I know nothing about hockey - so excited for what they can do this season.
McNally is a horrible player to play against, but I’m also impressed with his skill and hockey IQ.
Duggan and Waller look like they’ve stepped up so much. Absolutely great stuff.
On the D, Mikkelson is exactly what we hoped he’d be.
Register looked a little leggy occasionally, but his hockey IQ is outstanding. I imagine he’ll be up to speed shortly and marrying the two together.
Big up to Zach Sullivan. Zero prep time, took his minutes well and looked good.
But my final word has to go to Richie. What a performance. The man is ageless, but he was probably the best player on the ice tonight. If he had a Canadian passport, he’d be playing in a much higher league. Can’t say how much I enjoyed tonight.
I think a lot of players showed their true capabilities, as opposed to Thursday where we only showed flashes of what we are capable of.
I was sceptical with some of the signings, and I was very wrong. Cox, Sandford, and Lammon have shown I know nothing about hockey - so excited for what they can do this season.
McNally is a horrible player to play against, but I’m also impressed with his skill and hockey IQ.
Duggan and Waller look like they’ve stepped up so much. Absolutely great stuff.
On the D, Mikkelson is exactly what we hoped he’d be.
Register looked a little leggy occasionally, but his hockey IQ is outstanding. I imagine he’ll be up to speed shortly and marrying the two together.
Big up to Zach Sullivan. Zero prep time, took his minutes well and looked good.
But my final word has to go to Richie. What a performance. The man is ageless, but he was probably the best player on the ice tonight. If he had a Canadian passport, he’d be playing in a much higher league. Can’t say how much I enjoyed tonight.
Given the adversity, I just did not see that coming. Surely, given the quality of opposition and all the problems we've had, that must rank as one of our greatest ever victories. A stunning performance from the whole team and in Mac Carruth, we have got a goalie who is absolute box office. Well played Devils, I think we've raised a few eyebrows across the CHL tonight.
IIRC didn't Todd do some coaching during his years with the Giants? Genius motivator.
Some of those bad mouthing fans over on the Cage are eating a bit of humble pie tonight over this result! It's a tremendous team performance in adversity..... the Guys will be high on adrenaline and motivated now for the next instalment of games.
Some of those bad mouthing fans over on the Cage are eating a bit of humble pie tonight over this result! It's a tremendous team performance in adversity..... the Guys will be high on adrenaline and motivated now for the next instalment of games.