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Post by hal on Apr 3, 2023 7:06:09 GMT -4
The Eagles return home after a Top 10 All Time Heartbreaker of a Loss . A Split is what every Team who starts on the Road is looking for and it was so close to a reality that it was painful to watch it unfold . All the Modern Technology and Suspect Officiating aside ..........Ivan , Johnson and Squires were running on fumes by the time the puck dropped in Overtime , they had nothing else to give against a deeper , more balanced Moose Squad . I will be shocked if Ruccia is not the Guy between the Pipes here in Sydney on Tuesday Night , he has earned it . Won't lie , to come back after that emotional loss is gonna be so .....so tough to do but lets get behind the Boys , let them know your there ..... drop the puck , play the game and see how it all goes down .
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Post by bois on Apr 3, 2023 7:38:33 GMT -4
You guys have played very well in this series..... it is not completely unrealistic to suggest with some puck luck you could actually be up 2-0.... certainly deserved at the very least a split
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Post by Deleted on Apr 3, 2023 8:21:38 GMT -4
The Eagles return home after a Top 10 All Time Heartbreaker of a Loss . A Split is what every Team who starts on the Road is looking for and it was so close to a reality that it was painful to watch it unfold . All the Modern Technology and Suspect Officiating aside ..........Ivan , Johnson and Squires were running on fumes by the time the puck dropped in Overtime , they had nothing else to give against a deeper , more balanced Moose Squad . I will be shocked if Ruccia is not the Guy between the Pipes here in Sydney on Tuesday Night , he has earned it . Won't lie , to come back after that emotional loss is gonna be so .....so tough to do but lets get behind the Boys , let them know your there ..... drop the puck , play the game and see how it all goes down . Hal, I think the emotional loss is harder on the fans then it is on the players. My guess is the players feel that yes, one got away, but that's hockey and game 3 is the new focus. Play-offs are run 2 and 2 for a reason, home ice advantage and Halifax capitalized, Eagles are home and in theory they win 2 and it's tied. The Moose are the deeper, more skilled team, no question, but the Eagles are playing a brand of in your face hockey that frustrates them just enough to be slightly off their game. I read where the Moose are just not clicking, passes are off, timing is off, of course it is, Eagles are pressing hard and making it difficult on the Moose to make the pretty plays, that again is play-off hockey. This series for me was never about winning, it was about character and the way we need to play to be successful in the years to come. Remove Thurston and to a man, the Eagles have stepped it up. Ivan, Johnson, Squires are playing big mins and I think Goyens made a mistake at over-played them late in the game Friday, he could have easily rested Ivan in the 3rd and thought of coming back when down 4-1 was silly. Ivan should wear a fitbit and we could see how many miles he skates in a game, it would be nuts. If I was Goyens, not that we are at home, I would make a few changes in the lines. With last change we can manage the match ups better... Line 1 would stay the same...Line 2 would be Hebert-Roy-Fullerton and give them a complete shut down role, offense is secondary and for once this season, coach the game with a strategy rather then next 3 up go score a goal. If Boutin is still out, put either Patterson in the middle with Houde and Newcombe or Shields on the wing with with Houde and Newcombe and get some additional offensive punch out of a line you could match up vs the opponents 3rd line. Ruccia has earned the start in game 3 and our D have been very solid so far this series. Should be a real fun game Tuesday night.
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Post by Jack Bauer on Apr 3, 2023 10:49:41 GMT -4
Looks like some tickets are moving ahead of tomorrows game 3. I'd guess a couple of organizations bought up some tickets in bulk as there's some odd areas completely bought up that generally would be slower moving so thats a great sign.
I find the goaltending stuff very interesting. The numbers say neither guy has stood out yet there seems to be a divide where the fans have more confidence in Ruccia and the coaching staff prefers Satny.
After games 1 and 2 its a no brainer to come back with Ruccia...but I can see it right back to Satny for game 4.
Of course we need the offensive guys to keep going but the key to disrupting Halifax will be how useful the Fullerton's and Roy's can be in making life very difficult for them. I don't expect a very loud crowd but the change of venue coming off a huge OT comeback may see Halifax have some difficulty for the first 10 minutes or so and we need to stay out of the penalty box and take it to them early if we're going to take a game from them.
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Post by Reesor on Apr 3, 2023 11:00:01 GMT -4
Looks like some tickets are moving ahead of tomorrows game 3. I'd guess a couple of organizations bought up some tickets in bulk as there's some odd areas completely bought up that generally would be slower moving so thats a great sign. I find the goaltending stuff very interesting. The numbers say neither guy has stood out yet there seems to be a divide where the fans have more confidence in Ruccia and the coaching staff prefers Satny. After games 1 and 2 its a no brainer to come back with Ruccia...but I can see it right back to Satny for game 4. Of course we need the offensive guys to keep going but the key to disrupting Halifax will be how useful the Fullerton's and Roy's can be in making life very difficult for them. I don't expect a very loud crowd but the change of venue coming off a huge OT comeback may see Halifax have some difficulty for the first 10 minutes or so and we need to stay out of the penalty box and take it to them early if we're going to take a game from them. As far as I know, in the playoffs, teams have to set aside a block of around 200 tickets for visiting fans (Bus trips etc), families of visiting players etc. The day of the game any unused tickets from that block should be released to the public.
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Post by CrazyJoeDavola on Apr 3, 2023 11:00:03 GMT -4
Been really impressed at how the Eagles have played. It's like their stick blades are 12" high, with the way they keep knocking down passes. If they can play this way when they add more talent, look out. Moose haven't looked comfortable at all, though the last half of game 2 they started to find a bit more urgency and play like they were truly in trouble. I suspect the floodgates may open in one of the next 2 games for the moose and end it, but you can't expect much more from such a mismatch. It's felt like two midpack teams going at it.
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Post by sherwood1020 on Apr 3, 2023 11:14:18 GMT -4
The Referee team will be public enemy #1, if it's a packed house I hope they get booed out of the building
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Post by Jack Bauer on Apr 3, 2023 11:57:15 GMT -4
Looks like some tickets are moving ahead of tomorrows game 3. I'd guess a couple of organizations bought up some tickets in bulk as there's some odd areas completely bought up that generally would be slower moving so thats a great sign. I find the goaltending stuff very interesting. The numbers say neither guy has stood out yet there seems to be a divide where the fans have more confidence in Ruccia and the coaching staff prefers Satny. After games 1 and 2 its a no brainer to come back with Ruccia...but I can see it right back to Satny for game 4. Of course we need the offensive guys to keep going but the key to disrupting Halifax will be how useful the Fullerton's and Roy's can be in making life very difficult for them. I don't expect a very loud crowd but the change of venue coming off a huge OT comeback may see Halifax have some difficulty for the first 10 minutes or so and we need to stay out of the penalty box and take it to them early if we're going to take a game from them. As far as I know, in the playoffs, teams have to set aside a block of around 200 tickets for visiting fans (Bus trips etc), families of visiting players etc. The day of the game any unused tickets from that block should be released to the public. That makes sense. One of the corner sections is completely blocked off so I would say that is the area for that group.
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Post by Jack Bauer on Apr 3, 2023 12:02:46 GMT -4
The Referee team will be public enemy #1, if it's a packed house I hope they get booed out of the building The only problem with that is the ref's become the story and not the game itself when the fans let the ref's completely distract them. I keep looking at replays and don't understand 95% of the outrage people have over some of these calls. The entire "the refs are helping the other team" stuff completely turns me off from the game in a lot of ways as people let 50/50 calls dominate the entire discussion afterwards. And I still have yet to see anyone try and admit it also goes the other way which is really what drives my frustration with it. I can admit the officials are incompetent...but so are junior hockey players when you apply the context of them not being professionals and not ready for a professional game. The officials are no different. The coaches are no different. When someone finds someone at this level not making mistakes please let me know. Its junior hockey for a reason. But to let the referee's take blame for blowing a 3-0 lead in a road playoff game is just letting the team off the hook. Referee's don't make saves or shoot pucks.
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Post by Jack Bauer on Apr 3, 2023 12:05:10 GMT -4
Been really impressed at how the Eagles have played. It's like their stick blades are 12" high, with the way they keep knocking down passes. If they can play this way when they add more talent, look out. Moose haven't looked comfortable at all, though the last half of game 2 they started to find a bit more urgency and play like they were truly in trouble. I suspect the floodgates may open in one of the next 2 games for the moose and end it, but you can't expect much more from such a mismatch. It's felt like two midpack teams going at it. This is the team many thought should compete with Moncton in the regular season vs where we ended up thanks to the early season issues. Problem is the position it left itself in means needing to pull off an all time upset to really have anything positive coming out of this.
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Post by yesisaiditfirst on Apr 3, 2023 12:07:34 GMT -4
The refs?
Don't give the team an out for when things don't go their way. If the players think like some of you "supporters" they are going to think whoa are we and nothing good we do will matter as refs are against us.
Support your f'cken boys. They played pretty well in Halifax. They are forming an identity you should try and grow that.
Game 2 is history. Move on.
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Post by sherwood1020 on Apr 3, 2023 12:13:23 GMT -4
The Referee team will be public enemy #1, if it's a packed house I hope they get booed out of the building The only problem with that is the ref's become the story and not the game itself when the fans let the ref's completely distract them. I keep looking at replays and don't understand 95% of the outrage people have over some of these calls. The entire "the refs are helping the other team" stuff completely turns me off from the game in a lot of ways as people let 50/50 calls dominate the entire discussion afterwards. And I still have yet to see anyone try and admit it also goes the other way which is really what drives my frustration with it. I can admit the officials are incompetent...but so are junior hockey players when you apply the context of them not being professionals and not ready for a professional game. The officials are no different. The coaches are no different. When someone finds someone at this level not making mistakes please let me know. Its junior hockey for a reason. But to let the referee's take blame for blowing a 3-0 lead in a road playoff game is just letting the team off the hook. Referee's don't make saves or shoot pucks. I do agree with the back half of your statement, given the Moose had adjusted and outplayed the Eagles in the third and deservedly came back, chances are they were going to tie the game regardless. However, with Referees, coaching staffs, and management teams all being salaried employees (and grown adults) I don't think that makes them instantly exempt from criticism.
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Post by Jack Bauer on Apr 3, 2023 12:24:49 GMT -4
The only problem with that is the ref's become the story and not the game itself when the fans let the ref's completely distract them. I keep looking at replays and don't understand 95% of the outrage people have over some of these calls. The entire "the refs are helping the other team" stuff completely turns me off from the game in a lot of ways as people let 50/50 calls dominate the entire discussion afterwards. And I still have yet to see anyone try and admit it also goes the other way which is really what drives my frustration with it. I can admit the officials are incompetent...but so are junior hockey players when you apply the context of them not being professionals and not ready for a professional game. The officials are no different. The coaches are no different. When someone finds someone at this level not making mistakes please let me know. Its junior hockey for a reason. But to let the referee's take blame for blowing a 3-0 lead in a road playoff game is just letting the team off the hook. Referee's don't make saves or shoot pucks. I do agree with the back half of your statement, given the Moose had adjusted and outplayed the Eagles in the third and deservedly came back, chances are they were going to tie the game regardless. However, with Referees, coaching staffs, and management teams all being salaried employees (and grown adults) I don't think that makes them instantly exempt from criticism. I've never said anything about being exempt from criticism. I'm talking about letting what some perceive as a mistake (and some perceive as a proper call...) effect the mood by making it about being negative towards the officials vs supportive towards the hard working home team. If you're Halifax coming in here with a veteran team and 3 50 goal scorers you're going to feel like you've beat the Eagles already if the fans focus is on booing the official who may have had nothing to do with any call on the weekend vs getting behind their team. If the fans let the officials be the focus it hurts the Eagles. No positive energy comes from that in my opinion. I'm not telling anyone paying for a ticket how to behave. If you want to boo the officials and believe thats how you want to enjoy the night...go to it. But in my opinion...thats the exact thing that just adds another positive for Halifax. Get the hell on Rousseau if he gives up an early one. Let the Fullerton's and co. hear the appreciation after a gritty shift. Let the game dictate the emotion we show...not the officials...again, all in my view. But i'm someone who has never felt getting on the officials ever did anything to help the home crowd and in most cases it just sucks the life out of a building by giving a boost to the other side. I would ask which officials deserve criticism coming out of game 2 but i'd probably get a swat upside the head lol but I think you get what i'm going with here.
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Post by yesisaiditfirst on Apr 3, 2023 12:39:57 GMT -4
If you want to get on Rousseau. Dump puck more. Let him try and play it. He will make mistakes and get caught out of position. One of those unlucky breaks can swing a series.
Don't get me wrong Rousseau is a great goalie but like many can be accused of over handling the puck.
You also know he wasn't feeling good on Saturday coughing up 2 goals early. Cape Breton can lean into him more. Good luck.
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Post by JEagle on Apr 3, 2023 18:22:13 GMT -4
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