GAME THREAD: Steelers v Panthers Saturday, 22nd January 7:00pm

[steeler pete]

Nottingham seem to have improved now Wallace is no longer in charge. After a strong start we seemed to cool off a bit.

Couple of calls went there way.

1-1

[DimTim]

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[DimTim]

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[Jayboy]

Well, haven't Panthers improved, they are streets ahead of where they were, probably the better team in the 1st period and that high prais because I believe both teams came out fast and full of intention, so far this has the makings of a proper Steelers v Panthers game... More of the same please...

Jayboy

[paul johnston]

Played fairly decent that period. Again fairly cheap penalties give Panthers chances, then they score, to get back in the game. We have been caught by a quick transition a few times and I think the forwards collectively are still a bit lazy with regards to their defensive responsibility.
Lucky not to be 2-1 down when Vally tried to take on Hedberg just across our blue line with Panthers hitting the metal work.
For Panthers Carr actually looks a bit off his game tonight.

[smbmetal]

Lucky to be 1-1. We look slow and trying long passes. Rok kept us in it. Eberle had a great chance to put us 2-1 up.

[Jimmy o]

Does anyone know if Valdix is still in the squad?

[Sully]

DMen need to switch on here. Panthers going straight to the net and screening Rok every time. We really need to up the pace and physical play.

[paul johnston]

Terrible from the Steelers period. Again. Too soft, overplaying the puck. Terrible passing in our d zone. Getting ahead of the puck too often. Frequently turning over possession in our d zone.
If it wasn't for Rok we could be 2-3 down.

[smbmetal]

Sorry it’s another poor game to watch. Don’t think I’ve seen one decent hit.