Devils Vs Stars - CC 1/4 Final 2nd Leg - 19th Jan 22
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That was an outstanding performance. It was evident that the addition of Coughler and McNulty has turned this team around but that was another level. After a loss Skalde often rightly criticises their lack of passion but there was tons of it last night. They really wanted that win and it looks like they are taking the CC very seriously.
Skalde seems to have mobilised the D as in recent games they are coming forward a lot more. Register is not a smooth skating forward like Fournier. In fact his skating always looks a bit clunky (is that a word) but his size and stick handling make him effective. And defensively I would rate him a lot higher than Fournier. Definitely one to keep.
It was also a lot more physical than usual despite Riley not seeing much ice. That was probably the right decision as penalties played a big part. Dundee had twice the number. Not saying Riley is a goon but his big hits could easily get called with recent refereeing standards.
I think the second half of the season is going to be a lot more exciting than the first.
Skalde seems to have mobilised the D as in recent games they are coming forward a lot more. Register is not a smooth skating forward like Fournier. In fact his skating always looks a bit clunky (is that a word) but his size and stick handling make him effective. And defensively I would rate him a lot higher than Fournier. Definitely one to keep.
It was also a lot more physical than usual despite Riley not seeing much ice. That was probably the right decision as penalties played a big part. Dundee had twice the number. Not saying Riley is a goon but his big hits could easily get called with recent refereeing standards.
I think the second half of the season is going to be a lot more exciting than the first.
It’s definitely a money spinning game that is being missed out on, although I can’t imagine that all proceeds will go to the home team, especially as seeding was already in place after the group games.
Obviously it would have been a case that season ticket holders would have had it bumped onto their ticket but even so, missed games still have to be made up for at another point.
I don’t think neutral venues would have been an option, Belfast should sell out so can’t see them agreeing to go across the Irish Sea to a possibly smaller venue when they’ve earned the home game through seeding.
Sheffield won’t give you the skin off their shit if they can help it!!
Obviously it would have been a case that season ticket holders would have had it bumped onto their ticket but even so, missed games still have to be made up for at another point.
I don’t think neutral venues would have been an option, Belfast should sell out so can’t see them agreeing to go across the Irish Sea to a possibly smaller venue when they’ve earned the home game through seeding.
Sheffield won’t give you the skin off their shit if they can help it!!
On Panther's fans forum, they seem to think that both teams playing semi final leg away in the one off game (Devils, Panthers) will share the game revenue with the opposing team.
Can't imagine our Club or the Panthers agreeing to play only away from home in the final stages of a competition, and not get some sort of compensation.
Can't imagine our Club or the Panthers agreeing to play only away from home in the final stages of a competition, and not get some sort of compensation.