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Post by zamboni on Jul 12, 2023 17:48:47 GMT
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Post by robbie27 on Jul 12, 2023 17:58:56 GMT
It’s true, to be fair. Everyone says it’s a physical league but the EIHL really isn’t. When you compare it to the style played in the NHL/AHL/ECHL, played on a smaller ice surface, it’s quite different. People don’t routinely finish hits anywhere near as much as they do in North American, even in the NCAA. There is much less grind. The ice is a good bit bigger and there’s more space. If the EIHL is all you watch then it might seem like it’s really physical, but I’ve never thought it was.
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Post by zamboni on Jul 12, 2023 18:17:49 GMT
It’s true, to be fair. Everyone says it’s a physical league but the EIHL really isn’t. When you compare it to the style played in the NHL/AHL/ECHL, played on a smaller ice surface, it’s quite different. People don’t routinely finish hits anywhere near as much as they do in North American, even in the NCAA. There is much less grind. The ice is a good bit bigger and there’s more space. If the EIHL is all you watch then it might seem like it’s really physical, but I’ve never thought it was. Watched NHL and yes I get what you are saying But I wouldn’t say EIHL had no physicality It’s probably the Officals that set the level with what they call here 😢
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Post by robbie27 on Jul 12, 2023 18:52:51 GMT
It’s true, to be fair. Everyone says it’s a physical league but the EIHL really isn’t. When you compare it to the style played in the NHL/AHL/ECHL, played on a smaller ice surface, it’s quite different. People don’t routinely finish hits anywhere near as much as they do in North American, even in the NCAA. There is much less grind. The ice is a good bit bigger and there’s more space. If the EIHL is all you watch then it might seem like it’s really physical, but I’ve never thought it was. Watched NHL and yes I get what you are saying But I wouldn’t say EIHL had no physicality It’s probably the Officals that set the level with what they call here 😢 That’s a good shout actually. Hitting isn’t usually penalised but there just isn’t all that much of it - not none, and you do get some big ones every so often. Some of the inconsistent officiating makes guys back off too. I think I mean the grinding, finishing every hit sort of game that is easier on small ice when you’re playing 15 minutes a night, rather than on big ice when you’re playing 25-30 🙂
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Post by Dirty Lyle on Jul 13, 2023 7:42:48 GMT
The league really has officiated any physicality out of the game, even compared to other euro leagues when you watch them, plus dops who seem to be part time nowadays tend to hand out random and sometimes excessive bans for pretty innocuous plays that would go for a 2 minute penalty across the pond, can't be easy for players here trying to adjust to a fairly shambolic officiating system
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Post by newyorkflyer on Jul 13, 2023 18:19:32 GMT
Honestly it can’t just be me that can’t stand Ali McLearns interviews. He’s a terrible host and to have him as front of face is embarrassing. Poor questions and his constant hums and eeehhs is amateurish at best. Surely someone like Allan Crow would be better. Or someone from a sports background.
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Post by canna on Jul 13, 2023 19:34:58 GMT
Honestly it can’t just be me that can’t stand Ali McLearns interviews. He’s a terrible host and to have him as front of face is embarrassing. Poor questions and his constant hums and eeehhs is amateurish at best. Surely someone like Allan Crow would be better. Or someone from a sports background. He has never had a knowledge of hockey and what questions to ask and I agree that it embarrassing for us to have him question players and a coach. Can you imagine what the new coach thinks getting interviewed by him with all his experience
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Post by coloradoflyer01 on Jul 13, 2023 20:37:23 GMT
Looks like no Nault looks like he has signed for fort Wayne
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Post by zamboni on Jul 15, 2023 16:34:47 GMT
6.00pm folks ✍️👏
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mavor1987
Junior
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EIHL Team: Fife Flyers
NHL Team: New Jersey Devil
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Post by mavor1987 on Jul 15, 2023 17:02:39 GMT
6'3 Brady Pouteau is our first new defenceman www.eliteprospects.com/player/247907/brady-pouteau🗣️ Commenting on his signing for Fife Flyers Brady said “I can’t wait to get things going in Kirkcaldy this September.” “I’m a physical defenceman who takes pride in our own zone, I believe I can shut down other teams top players and can also contribute offensively.” “I’m looking forward to joining the Flyers family and putting on that jersey for the first time!” Music to my ears!
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Post by zamboni on Jul 15, 2023 17:02:46 GMT
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Post by thebluewellies on Jul 15, 2023 17:21:26 GMT
Physical………Defenceman……. Fife……Flyers………all in one sentence! ……is this for real?
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Post by Marky on Jul 15, 2023 17:29:07 GMT
Honestly it can’t just be me that can’t stand Ali McLearns interviews. He’s a terrible host and to have him as front of face is embarrassing. Poor questions and his constant hums and eeehhs is amateurish at best. Surely someone like Allan Crow would be better. Or someone from a sports background. If you’re going to criticise Ali at least do your research and get his name right. Feck me.
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mavor1987
Junior
Posts: 704
EIHL Team: Fife Flyers
NHL Team: New Jersey Devil
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Post by mavor1987 on Jul 15, 2023 17:42:47 GMT
The highlights video they've put out, looks like the laddie has a wicked shot on um and can finish a check! Looks a very very good piece of business by the coach.
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Post by newyorkflyer on Jul 15, 2023 17:44:12 GMT
Honestly it can’t just be me that can’t stand Ali McLearns interviews. He’s a terrible host and to have him as front of face is embarrassing. Poor questions and his constant hums and eeehhs is amateurish at best. Surely someone like Allan Crow would be better. Or someone from a sports background. If you’re going to criticise Ali at least do your research and get his name right. Feck me. I’m sorry auto correct exists. I’m not a professional writer so I don’t spell check my own work. I’ll give myself an 8 outta 10. Must try harder. But the shoe still fits and he’s still useless.
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