GAME THREAD: Playoff Game 2. Steelers v Storm. Sat 8th April. : 1900 Hrs

[paul johnston]

All to play for, and the perfect time and place for jonno to score winning goal on his final home game

Bound to score, on a hot goal scoring streak over the last few years!

[steelerblue]

Storm must be such an infuriating team to support. They can be awesome one game and dire the next. Brodeur isn't NHL material but can certainly be a brick wall if the mood is right.
They've got some good results against the Giants, Flames and Devils this season but, as their point tally suggests, been way off the top four for form.
Think I'm right in stating the only team that has 'swept' them in the league is Blaze. I witnessed a 9-0 demolition of them at the Skydome back in December and it was embarrassing. Up in Altrincham they've taken the Blaze down to OT and PS at least twice.
Steelers must still be favourites as I bet even their fans don't know which Storm will turn up tonight.

[paul johnston]

We are now in one game winner takes all territory. In these games a lot depends upon grit, character and leadership rather than skill, ability and systems.
Do we have enough to win these types of games three in a row? I'm not sure.
After two periods last night I was surprised, looked decent without getting the goals, then the third period came along.
Keep Ohrval and Deluca to limited opportunities then we have a chance of getting through tonight.

[smbmetal]

I’m still sticking with a Steelers win.

I wonder if Storm will be a player short after the 5 minute check to the head penalty? Tomas was injured on the play wasn’t he?

[Clowne57]

I’m still sticking with a Steelers win.

I wonder if Storm will be a player short after the 5 minute check to the head penalty? Tomas was injured on the play wasn’t he?

According to the Elite League website he has 1 game suspension.

[Gibbo42]

The ghosts of 2012 vs Hull are out in force right now.

Will our poor home form this season come to bite us one last time?

For me if the worst happens tonight then Fox will have to go.

Heart - 5-1 Steelers
Head - 4-2 Steelers
Depression - Deluca in OT

[smbmetal]

I’m still sticking with a Steelers win.

I wonder if Storm will be a player short after the 5 minute check to the head penalty? Tomas was injured on the play wasn’t he?

According to the Elite League website he has 1 game suspension.

A very poor hit indeed. Lucky to only get one game.

Doubt we’ll see Tomas play tonight.

[Nathan]

For me if the worst happens tonight then Fox will have to go.

Ok so, what would constitute 'the worst' and why will he 'have to go?'

[Nathan]

I’m still sticking with a Steelers win.

I wonder if Storm will be a player short after the 5 minute check to the head penalty? Tomas was injured on the play wasn’t he?

According to the Elite League website he has 1 game suspension.

A very poor hit indeed. Lucky to only get one game.

Doubt we’ll see Tomas play tonight.

He's in the warm up...

[BontSteeler]

Currently Steelers 1-1 Storm.

Storm took the lead at 03.09 through De Luca in the PP.

Steelers then hit back at 7.10 through Allen assisted Ciampini.