Opposition Signings Elite Series 2021

[Jayboy]

Can someone explain the thinking behind the Panthers having Bowns, Whistle and Kerlin, because it makes absolutely no sense at all to me.

First of all its only 5 weeks, I wouldn't you think there isn't really a strong argument for a talented 2nd backup?

And more importantly aren't the GB player supposed to be getting as many games as possible, what point is there having 2 potential starting GB goalies in the same team?

[SteelerBlade]

Can someone explain the thinking behind the Panthers having Bowns, Whistle and Kerlin, because it makes absolutely no sense at all to me.

First of all its only 5 weeks, I wouldn't you think there isn't really a strong argument for a talented 2nd backup?

And more importantly aren't the GB player supposed to be getting as many games as possible, what point is there having 2 potential starting GB goalies in the same team?

Guess on one side you have the top two GB keepers for a tournament when games will be thick & fast.

On the other side they could look to deal him, although they would be banking on someone actually wanting him. I only see Coventry as a viable destination, and who would they realistically give up?

[Jayboy]

Just in the interest of debate, then shouldn't Sheffield or Coventry be forced to trade if indeed to entire mini series is primarily to help out the GB squad? Wouldn't it be best for the best 4 goalie be split between all 4 teams..

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[SteelerBlade]

Coventry announce the return of 25yr old, 5”10” American defenceman Chris Pohlkamp.

https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/3 ... s-pohlkamp

Pohlkamp iced 57 EIHL games in 19/20 scoring 17 points (4+13), a +/- rating of +11 and just 10 penalty minutes.

He’s got experience in the NCAA for 4 seasons with Bowling Green State including 1 wearing an A.

[SteelerBlade]

Nottingham re-sign highly experienced veteran, and former Steeler, Mark Matheson.

https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/1 ... k-matheson

The 37yr old, 6”2”, two-way defenceman os highly experienced including 3 years of EIHL for us & Nottingham. He scored 148 points from D in 180 EIHL appearences. He served in player-assistant coach roles at both clubs.

He has experience in the AHL (418) games with the Milwaukee Admirals & Chicago Wolves.

He’s also played at some big European sides such as Vienna Capitals in the EBEL & Linköping HC in the SHL. That along with Spells in Norway & France.

His personal achievements include:

- Norwegian title with Stavanger Oilers
- Continental Cup Champion
- Continental Cup Best Defenceman
- French League & Cup Champion with Rouen
- EIHL 1st & 2nd All-Star Team.

Fantastic signing.

[SteelerBlade]

Coventry add former Fife & Belfast netminder Shane Owen

https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/14429/shane-owen

The 30yr old 6”2” Canadian has a wealth of ECHL experience as well as time spent in the Swedish Allsvenskan & the Polska Hokej Liga.

He’s a 3 time EIHL player of the week, 1 time player of the month and he also made the 2nd all star team.

[SteelerBlade]

Manchester re-sign 5”6” winger Tyson Fawcett.

https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/7 ... on-fawcett

The 27 year old Canadian impressed last year with his tenacious work rate. He scored 33 points in 61 EIHL games last year.

He has 296 ECHL games on his CV as well as a 2 game AHL call up with Rochester.

He was named EIHL player of the week on a single occasion

[SteelerBlade]

Nottingham add French-Canadian forward Kevin Domingue.

https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/1 ... n-domingue

The 25yr old 6”1” Centreman has just 11 games of pro experience in the ECHL with Tulsa Oilers.

He has good numbers in Canadian University hockey (USports) however. He’s played 4 seasons for the University of Ottawa Gee-Gees good for 135 games with 154 points (88+66).

He is the all time top points & goalscorer for that team and has been named in East Division 1st all-star team twice.

[paul johnston]

Nottingham add French-Canadian forward Kevin Domingue.

https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/1 ... n-domingue

The 25yr old 6”1” Centreman has just 11 games of pro experience in the ECHL with Tulsa Oilers.

He has good numbers in Canadian University hockey (USports) however. He’s played 4 seasons for the University of Ottawa Gee-Gees good for 135 games with 154 points (88+66).

He is the all time top points & goalscorer for that team and has been named in East Division 1st all-star team twice.

I thought the Doucet interview about this signing was bizarre. We have no expectations and will just wait and see how turns out. We've had difficulty signing players from last year. Or similar words to this effect.
Not exactly a ringing endorsement for their new player!.

[SteelerBlade]

Nottingham add French-Canadian forward Kevin Domingue.

https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/1 ... n-domingue

The 25yr old 6”1” Centreman has just 11 games of pro experience in the ECHL with Tulsa Oilers.

He has good numbers in Canadian University hockey (USports) however. He’s played 4 seasons for the University of Ottawa Gee-Gees good for 135 games with 154 points (88+66).

He is the all time top points & goalscorer for that team and has been named in East Division 1st all-star team twice.

I thought the Doucet interview about this signing was bizarre. We have no expectations and will just wait and see how turns out. We've had difficulty signing players from last year. Or similar words to this effect.
Not exactly a ringing endorsement for their new player!.

Must be tempted to go and get some ringers in but also would you do that and them say see ya as soon as the series is over? Clubs are better giving these guys a trial essentially to see if they can cut it at EIHL level.