Giants Vs Devils - League - 5th Oct 24 - FO 19:00

[Phinktastique]

What concerns me is that with all these injuries it will put strain on the players that are deemed fit, which will then inevitably lead to further injuries and niggles. A cycle that could be hard to break. I just feel we need to reduce that pre season program, and as much as the Conti cup entertains, I am concerned this will add further strain to any already congested fixture list.

We can all see that this is a fantastic set of players which can be a real force in this campaign - it would be gutting if injuries and fatigue became our biggest opposition.

 

[BigFan]

If some of the 4 breakaways and the other 2-on-1s had been scored in the first two periods we’d have probably weathered the storm at the end, but effectively playing the third period with 4 D and 10 forwards in Belfast with a one goal lead will always be tough.

 

[doron]

i thought both teams played well, could have gone for or against us tonight, we are a good team but not unbeatable as is no team.

 

[fridaysfingers]

Nice to see a couple of sensible grounded thoughts on the game.
We had the chances to put the game to bed in the first two periods but didn’t.
You could then see the pressure building and tiredness due to the injuries it just felt that they would score and when they did it would be them to go on to win with the momentum.
When we are fit we are a very good team.

 

[Hedd Wyn John]

We were definitely good enough for the first half of the game!
Problem was we couldn’t finish our dinner.

As soon as we lost Macwilliam and Oli esp Macwilliam….it went downhill and we were gassed.

To beat most teams, expecially Belfast we're gonna need to be scoring more than 1 goal in the game. Simple as that really. A 1 goal lead especially when it's scored early in a game is almost a no-goal lead.

 

[Hedd Wyn John]

As soon as Macwilliam left the ice it went Pete tong.Its not a good sign when you best D man keeps getting injured. It happened when we had Mickelson. Nightmare scenario.

Definitely an important factor and it doesn't bode well to have so many players injured this early on into a season. That said we had to finish those scoring opportunities that came early in the game. We didn't & holding onto a 1 goal lead for that long was always a tall order.

 

[Bigphilbaby]

What I find very confusing is we don't seem to use out 2 way players. We have a number of players out however we never seem to give them a chance to show what they can do. In any other sport this is what normally happens. Pre season showed they can hold themselves and put in a performance.

 

[BostonBart22]

What I find very confusing is we don't seem to use out 2 way players. We have a number of players out however we never seem to give them a chance to show what they can do. In any other sport this is what normally happens. Pre season showed they can hold themselves and put in a performance.

wonder if harewood is available for tonights game..

 

[Devil insane26]

Harewood is too good for Bristol who are getting pumped every game in the NIHl. After watching him pre season I'm confident he could hold an EIHL roster spot on line 3 or 4. Issue is I believe Bristol get first refusal for his services which kind of negates any value of then 2 way deal as he's one of their best players.

 

[Ger-Devils]

Frustrating doesn’t cover it. Controlled the game for the majority.

The 2 chances in the slot with no defenders on us prime examples of not taking chances then 5 breakways also not taken.

The injuries are mounting up and need some replacements especially with us playing 3 in 3 next weekend…

 

[Wannabe2]

So how many are we out for tonight’s game 5/6, looking lousy at the moment unfortunately.

 

[Gisland]

Were both teams four import down at the start of the game? Seems very high for so early into the season

 

[Swarley]

So how many are we out for tonight’s game 5/6, looking lousy at the moment unfortunately.

5 atm

Carruth, Brandt, Shinks, MacWilliams, Mosey

 

[Diablo3]

5 atm

Carruth, Brandt, Shinks, MacWilliams, Mosey

And Oli. Add to that PR said Cody shouldn't have carried on in that game so he is doubtful too

 

[Wannabe2]

So it’s 6 possibly 7

 

[Earnie]

Get Matt Myers on the ice!

 

[E.D.S.]

Could’ve/should’ve won against a depleted Giants team as well. Took them to the edge for 50 mins but couldn’t convert. More to come from this team.

Still worried about us defensively but this team will get better. Hopefully the Steelers won’t have a 10 point lead by the time we gel and have a full roster.

 

[Devil94]

Get Matt Myers on the ice!

Actually that's not a bad shout for next weekend with 3 games, if we are still 5+ players out.