GAME THREAD: Sheffield Steelers V Guildford Flames, 14th January 7:00 PM - SOLD OUT

[steeler pete]

Don’t know what to expect from this, do Guildford have a good away support? I’m sure the Surrey team will be pushing as hard as they can for a win, so should we be, so I’m expecting a tough, close game. Agree the atmosphere is not ruled by the size of the crowd.

The main point for me is the importance of the win. It would be a blow to Guildford to lose and they’d the be looking behind them at Belfast coming through. We made top last night, we need to stay there and I think we will but I’m prepared for some nail biting.

[Doom]

Certain areas of our game are going to have to be much better than they were last night if we're to win this.

In the faceoff circle we were around 35%, which is hopeless. We'll need to be much closer to 50%.

Our powerplay was also awful last night. At times 5 on 5 we looked like we were on a powerplay, but when we actually did get a powerplay Manchester generated the better chances. I'm hoping our Keystone Cop showing last night was down to the Manchester ice.

It's going to be fun to see the arena packed, although not so much fun getting around the concourse.

I would guess Connolly will replace Mitchell for this one.

Regards

Doom

[Jayboy]

I would love for this to be a barn burner game and one of those that last a while in the memory in front of a sold out in arena.. in reality though I dont care how we win as long has we do.. Winning ugly is just as important as winning well or with flare..

[Clowne57]

Certain areas of our game are going to have to be much better than they were last night if we're to win this.

In the faceoff circle we were around 35%, which is hopeless. We'll need to be much closer to 50%.

Our powerplay was also awful last night. At times 5 on 5 we looked like we were on a powerplay, but when we actually did get a powerplay Manchester generated the better chances. I'm hoping our Keystone Cop showing last night was down to the Manchester ice.

It's going to be fun to see the arena packed, although not so much fun getting around the concourse.

I would guess Connolly will replace Mitchell for this one.

Regards

Doom

Have to agree especially the power play. We gave up 2 one man rushes on the power play in the 3rd and one was on a 5 on 3

[smbmetal]

Games like these especially in a sold out barn is what ice hockey is all about IMO.

If we want to show our title credentials then these are the games in which to show it!

We need a fast start not the usual slow 1st period. Playing last night should give us that jump.

Would have loved to have been there but since it’s a sell out it’s the stream for me. Good job our stream is the best in the league. Steelers need show they’re the best team in the league.

[Bryan]

Slow starts and face off problems yet again

[BontSteeler]

Goal Guildford

Steelers 0-1 Flames

[Bryan]

Another lacklustre first with persistent face off losses…as usual down in the first…can they get away with it against better opposition…no sign of that so far.

[smbmetal]

Massive crowd. Average performance so far. Need to pick up the intensity. They’ve only got 3 lines.

Poor penalty from Pitule, absolutely no need to put him into the boards there. Lucky to only get 2 mins.

[BontSteeler]

Meanwhile in Belfast

Giants 1-1 Panthers