GAME THREAD: Steelers v Storm. Sat.

[mark]

Down 4 players due to GB games. Another 7k plus attendance expected.

[DimTim]

Think we’re left with a team of imports!

1 netminder
5 defenders
9 forwards

Need to put game to bed early doors & conserve energy for Sunday.

[Doom]

I was having a look at our stats the other day and Nevalainen currently sits proudly at the top of the +/-. He was also second last year on our +/-, only just behind Petgrave.

What an excellent signing he's been for us and so reliable, almost guaranteed a 7/10 minimum every night. I don't remember him winning a man of the match award this season and he probably won't, because he's curbed his attacking instincts to play a more defensive role which means he's not putting up the points (he was top scoring defenceman on his Norwegian team when he joined).

I bet when Fox is looking at re-signing players next season Nev is near the top of the list.

I think if anybody deserves to do an Eddy it's him.

After the big build up watch him have a stinker on Saturday.

Regards

Doom

[smbmetal]

Can’t remember the last time Manchester beat us at the arena.

Probably their best chance with us missing players. They still won’t manage it though.

4-1 Steelers.

Nevalainen player of the game @Doom

[greeny]

Would definately be expecting a steelers victory

[Doom]

I guess we'll be just down to the 15 imports this weekend, which gives us 9 forwards and 5 on defence.....and that assumes everybody is fit.

I see the Cardiff supporters are saying what a ridiculous situation it is and I'd agree, but at least they have Batch and Duggan as a bit of insurance.

With the call up of Shudra we have nobody unless we can bring in a token Brit.

It's going to be a tough weekend, especially on Sunday against a rested Coventry team.

Obviously I hope I'm wrong, but I can see us dropping points this weekend due to the situation we've been put in.

Belfast are also in a similar situation, although I believe they are missing 6 players.

Regards

Doom

[Jayboy]

What is the situation regarding Steeldogs players and any possibility of 2 way players being used, do we have any now? And would we get the chance or classed as priority from the owners point of view. I know they have their own games but is it more essential we dont lose our weekend games than they do, dont flame me, thats just a question that surely will have been asked at some point, if not now surely next season when Fox has a bigger say over there?

[BontSteeler]

What is the situation regarding Steeldogs players and any possibility of 2 way players being used, do we have any now? And would we get the chance or classed as priority from the owners point of view. I know they have their own games but is it more essential we dont lose our weekend games than they do, dont flame me, thats just a question that surely will have been asked at some point, if not now surely next season when Fox has a bigger say over there?

It wouldn't surprise me if Fox calls on a player or 2 from the Steeldogs for tonight seeing as they don't play Jay.

Jono & Hewy back in Orange tonight please!!

[smbmetal]

It’s certainly going to be a tougher weekend that is for sure.

Let’s be honest though, we’ve not really had to play short too many times this season. Most of the time we have an import player sat in the stands. How many lower budget teams would like to afford that luxury?

There’s always a chance of injuries when having to play short of course with the extra load on the players, but I think it’s a good test of a squad’s willingness to win when you have to play short.

Least Fox doesn’t have to dress less Blazer once did.

I’m very interested to see how we get on. Just hope don’t pick up any injuries.

[Jayboy]

Captain Marvel is back.. official


The Steelers welcome the return of former club captain, Jonathan Phillips tonight at the arena for the game against Manchester
Daniel Crowe will also back up starting goalie Matt Greenfield with Angus Laing injured.

#SteelersHockey

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