2020-21 ECHL Season Thread

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WANE-TV is quick on the draw ... Hawkins nets hat trick as Komets dominate game one of Kelly Cup Finals

 

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WANE-TV is quick on the draw ... Hawkins nets hat trick as Komets dominate game one of Kelly Cup Finals

That was an unexpected trouncing.

God, what an awful place to play a Kelly Cup Final game. That dump made Swonder Arena in Evansville look like Little Ceasars Arena.

Have you been to the Red Wings new place? I was in awe of it when I was there. Will go back this season to watch McDavid/Oilers again when they're in town.

 

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... God, what an awful place to play a Kelly Cup Final game. That dump made Swonder Arena in Evansville look like Little Ceasars Arena.

Have you been to the Red Wings new place? I was in awe of it when I was there. Will go back this season to watch McDavid/Oilers again when they're in town.

I told my wife after last night's game that Carolina Ice reminded me of a smaller version of the community rink we used to visit when our local Lindenwood Lady Lions DI hockey team played there. I wonder if CIP even has indoor plumbing.

I've never been to Detroit for hockey, or for any other purpose. Wish I could've attended a game at the Olympia, but that was long before my road trip days began. Neither The Joe nor Little Caesar's Palace have attracted me enough to make the trek.

 

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I told my wife after last night's game that Carolina Ice reminded me of a smaller version of the community rink we used to visit when our local Lindenwood Lady Lions DI hockey team played there. I wonder if CIP even has indoor plumbing.

I've never been to Detroit for hockey, or for any other purpose. Wish I could've attended a game at the Olympia, but that was long before my road trip days began. Neither The Joe nor Little Caesar's Palace have attracted me enough to make the trek.

I think you missed out by not going to The Joe. The concourse was outstanding and the enthusiasm of the crowds amazing. I only went a few times (mid 80s) and then went for a game in their final season. I sat next to two girls who could talk hockey-that never happens in Cincinnati. LOL.

Little Ceasars is an amazing facility. The concourse blew me away.

If you want some excitement, park your car for free in the Motor City Casino and make the mile walk to the Little Ceasars. It will get your heart pumping

 

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Final Score of Game #2 = South Carolina 4 - Ft. Wayne 2. All scoring in the middle session, with Cole Ully getting the GWG. The Stingrays outshot the Komets 30-22. I guess they DID figger it out after Friday night's blowout.

Game #3 will be in Fort Wayne on Wednesday night.

 

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Game recap from the winners ... STINGRAYS STRIKE BACK TO EVEN FINALS SERIES

 

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You're not a real hockey fan until you've taken a puck in the stands.

I hated blocking shots when I played (and setting screens) and I hate taking pucks as a fan-which is a function of age. When I was a kid we used to sit in row J or K behind the nets at The Coliseum (HBC). We called it "the decapitation row". Used to get multiple pucks a lot of the time when I got there for the pre game skate. Took a few pucks to the body though never a head shot.

Now I duck and cover.

I was sitting in the second row at a Royals game, two players came together and the puck deflected off their sticks, and almost straight up, then came straight back down at me. Unfortunately I had my camera in one hand and a beer in the other, so I couldn't catch it. Set my beer down to grab the puck and my wife is getting in my face, literally. I'm pushing her off me to get the puck and she's yelling "you are bleeding". We're right next to the bench and one of the trainer hands me a handful of gauze and says "get some pressure on that". I look down and see a stream of blood running down my jersey. I figure I better go to the bathroom and see what's going on with my face. Halfway up the stairs the team doctor (who I know a little) meets me and says "You want to go to the hospital, or should I stitch you up here?" So now I know something is seriously wrong with me, but I still don't feel anything. Get down to the treatment room next to the locker room and I've got a big gash on my jaw. I'm still not feeling it, but he gives me a shot before he starts stitching. Takes 7-8 stitches to get it closed up. He calls over another doc to hold the skin tight for the final couple so the underlying flesh stops popping out through the wound. Period ends and some of the players are checking it out as they pass through to get to the locker room. He finished up, I go back to my seat, finish the game, and stay for the post-game jersey auction. The auctioneer is getting a laugh out of me dabbing at the blood leaking from the bandage as I'm bidding. Went to my PCP a few days later to get the stitches out. There is a faint scar, but not visible at all as I have a beard. That was over ten years ago and people still bring it up now and then. I do still have the puck.

 

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I was sitting in the second row at a Royals game, two players came together and the puck deflected off their sticks, and almost straight up, then came straight back down at me. Unfortunately I had my camera in one hand and a beer in the other, so I couldn't catch it. Set my beer down to grab the puck and my wife is getting in my face, literally. I'm pushing her off me to get the puck and she's yelling "you are bleeding". We're right next to the bench and one of the trainer hands me a handful of gauze and says "get some pressure on that". I look down and see a stream of blood running down my jersey. I figure I better go to the bathroom and see what's going on with my face. Halfway up the stairs the team doctor (who I know a little) meets me and says "You want to go to the hospital, or should I stitch you up here?" So now I know something is seriously wrong with me, but I still don't feel anything. Get down to the treatment room next to the locker room and I've got a big gash on my jaw. I'm still not feeling it, but he gives me a shot before he starts stitching. Takes 7-8 stitches to get it closed up. He calls over another doc to hold the skin tight for the final couple so the underlying flesh stops popping out through the wound. Period ends and some of the players are checking it out as they pass through to get to the locker room. He finished up, I go back to my seat, finish the game, and stay for the post-game jersey auction. The auctioneer is getting a laugh out of me dabbing at the blood leaking from the bandage as I'm bidding. Went to my PCP a few days later to get the stitches out. There is a faint scar, but not visible at all as I have a beard. That was over ten years ago and people still bring it up now and then. I do still have the puck.

Beats the shit outta my puck-sized ankle welt that went away after a few days. And the little kid sitting in front of me nabbed my souvenir.

 

[royals119]

And the little kid sitting in front of me nabbed my souvenir.

That sucks. If you are going to have an injury you should at least get the puck - or the satisfaction of giving the puck to a kid of your choosing.

 

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That sucks. If you are going to have an injury you should at least get the puck - or the satisfaction of giving the puck to a kid of your choosing.

Hard to complain in the moment, what with the throbbing pain & the kid being cute as a button. But his dog probably ate the puck when he got home.

 

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I was sitting in the second row at a Royals game, two players came together and the puck deflected off their sticks, and almost straight up, then came straight back down at me. Unfortunately I had my camera in one hand and a beer in the other, so I couldn't catch it. Set my beer down to grab the puck and my wife is getting in my face, literally. I'm pushing her off me to get the puck and she's yelling "you are bleeding". We're right next to the bench and one of the trainer hands me a handful of gauze and says "get some pressure on that". I look down and see a stream of blood running down my jersey. I figure I better go to the bathroom and see what's going on with my face. Halfway up the stairs the team doctor (who I know a little) meets me and says "You want to go to the hospital, or should I stitch you up here?" So now I know something is seriously wrong with me, but I still don't feel anything. Get down to the treatment room next to the locker room and I've got a big gash on my jaw. I'm still not feeling it, but he gives me a shot before he starts stitching. Takes 7-8 stitches to get it closed up. He calls over another doc to hold the skin tight for the final couple so the underlying flesh stops popping out through the wound. Period ends and some of the players are checking it out as they pass through to get to the locker room. He finished up, I go back to my seat, finish the game, and stay for the post-game jersey auction. The auctioneer is getting a laugh out of me dabbing at the blood leaking from the bandage as I'm bidding. Went to my PCP a few days later to get the stitches out. There is a faint scar, but not visible at all as I have a beard. That was over ten years ago and people still bring it up now and then. I do still have the puck.

Cool stuff. Back in the Larry the Legend years I assume.

You should have drooped your camera.

 

[royals119]

Cool stuff. Back in the Larry the Legend years I assume.

You should have drooped your camera.

It was when we were affiliated with Toronto. After consulting my collection of team photos, that was 08-09. The Legend was signed as a player that year, but spent a lot of time on the reserve list as an assistant coach. He retired the next year, but then came back as interim coach when the Royals fired the guy Toronto recommended half way through the next season. Larry then ended up staying on as head coach for a number of years.

That was a fairly new digital SLR camera, I wasn't going to drop it for a puck. Like all good hockey fans - especially from Cincy - I see you didn't suggest dropping the beer!

 

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... That was a fairly new digital SLR camera, I wasn't going to drop it for a puck. Like all good hockey fans - especially from Cincy - I see you didn't suggest dropping the beer!

As a Cyclones fan, C'Rock would've be obligated to catch the puck with his left hand while downing the can of beer in his right hand, before adding the empty to the pyramid on the ledge in front of his rinkside seat.

 

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As a Cyclones fan, C'Rock would've be obligated to catch the puck with his left hand while downing the can of beer in his right hand, before adding the empty to the pyramid on the ledge in front of his rinkside seat.

I can do that with my eyes closed and one arm tied behind my back.

 

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WANE-TV: With Kelly Cup Finals tied 1-1, Komets return to Fort Wayne for rest of series

 

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From: The ECHL > News

ECHL Today - June 30
6 hours ago (June 30, 2021)

Kelly Cup Finals (Best of Five)

South Carolina Stingrays at Fort Wayne Komets 7:30 p.m. ET

Series tied 1-1

Series Matchup Sheet

• South Carolina’s Max Novak has eight points (4g-4a) in his last six games.
• Fort Wayne’s Stephen Harper leads rookies with 10 points (3g-7a).
• Stingrays are tied for second with 29.00 shots-against per game.
• Komets are 5-1 when outshooting their opponent.
• South Carolina’s Hunter Shepard leads the playoffs with seven wins.
• Fort Wayne’s Randy Gazzola leads defensemen with 25 shots on goal.
• Game 4 is Friday at 8:00 p.m. ET at Fort Wayne


2021 Kelly Cup Finals
Game 1 – FORT WAYNE 7 at South Carolina 2
Game 2 – Fort Wayne 2 at SOUTH CAROLINA 4
Game 3 – Wednesday, June 30 at 7:30 p.m. ET at Memorial Coliseum in Fort Wayne, Indiana
Game 4 – Friday, July 2 at 8:00 p.m. ET at Memorial Coliseum in Fort Wayne, Indiana
Game 5 – Saturday, July 3 at 7:30 p.m. ET at Memorial Coliseum in Fort Wayne, Indiana (If Necessary)

 

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Komets PbP guy says: "A little over 7,000 here tonight at the Coliseum ... ." First Finals puck down in Ft. Wayne ...

 

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Stingrays aggressive on the forecheck for the first shift.

 

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Ft. Wayne's Justin Vaive gets a breakaway feed on the second shift, and crashes into the net & the SC goalie Hunter Shepard. No call on the Rays' D-man, no goal awarded after the review.

Then @17:33 of the opening period, K's on the PK. The crowd is NOT happy.

ETA: Now they're REALLY not happy ... Dan DeSalvo gives the visitors a 1-0 lead.

 

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South Carolina's turn in the box @ 15:29, even-up slashing call. And the Rays kill it.

 

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Another SC minor just a half-minute later, and FTW's Stephen Harper evens the score 1-1 with 13 minutes ldft in the first. The crowd is winding up & so are the Komets.

 

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And Anthony Nellis makes it 2-1.

 

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5-on-3 advantage now for the Rays. The penalty box doors are getting an early workout. And it's now 2-2, with SC still having a one-man advantage. Goal credited to DeSalvo, his second of the night.

 

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Shawn Szydlowski gives the home boys the lead again, 3-2 with 6 minutes to go in the 1st period.

 

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End of one (helluva) period, Komets 3 - Stingrays 2. SOGs were 14-10 favoring the K's, but the balance of offensive play was more one-sided than that. Fort Wayne had three more prime opportunities to extend their lead in the closing minutes, but hit a cross bar then two pucks missed open nets by inches. Unpleasantness behind the SC goal after the buzzer; those emotions will very likely linger.

I'm tired just watching this game & tapping out updates. I need to slow down for the rest of the game.