Erie Otters 2023-24 Off-Season Thread (Part One)

[Mata]

Gaudreau named the starter as per the OHL website scorers sheet.

We will see by the end of the night if it was the right call to make after all of this time off or not.

 

[OttersFan]

We will see by the end of the night if it was the right call to make after all of this time off or not.

If Benny is deemed healthy enough to play, we cannot use Fraser. He’s an EBUG so he’s likely done unless Benny gets injured.

 

[NOA]

If Benny is deemed healthy enough to play, we cannot use Fraser. He’s an EBUG so he’s likely done unless Benny gets injured.

Also if they are going to win the series, imo they might need Gaudreau. If they do win and they want any chance to compete in round 2, they definitely need Gaudreau. It’s a risk they should be willing to take

 

[OttersFan]

Also if they are going to win the series, imo they might need Gaudreau. If they do win and they want any chance to compete in round 2, they definitely need Gaudreau. It’s a risk they should be willing to take

Gaudreau is proven and has been practicing more than we know.

Fraser should still practice and travel with the team. He’s earned it. He saved the season.

 

[OttersFan]

So if both players square up and both drop the gloves willingly, they’re not allowed to fight? The linesman immediately stopped them and sent them to the box for unsportsmanlike conduct.

 

[Mata]

Kitchener wanted that game more. We go up 3-0 and can't hold a lead...

That's a devastating blow to momentum.

 

[OttersFan]

The momentum was lost when they weren’t allowed to fight. We came out strong and completely blew it.

 

[OttersFan]

A Kitchener fan attempted to steal my rally towel. It was sitting on my second season ticket seat and they snatched it from me until I told her “that’s mine”. She threw it and ran off. Like I understand it has no monetary value since it was “free”, but have some decency.

 

[bobber]

Otters played a hell of a game tonight. Deserved to win. Parsons kept Rangers in this game. We don't get to see the Erie arena much on TV. Crowd looked like they were having a good time. TV anylist were two of the best I ever heard.

 

[East Avenue Bully]

A Kitchener fan attempted to steal my rally towel. It was sitting on my second season ticket seat and they snatched it from me until I told her “that’s mine”. She threw it and ran off. Like I understand it has no monetary value since it was “free”, but have some decency.

Ya, that's not cool

Otters played a hell of a game tonight. Deserved to win. Parsons kept Rangers in this game. We don't get to see the Erie arena much on TV. Crowd looked like they were having a good time. TV anylist were two of the best I ever heard.

Seems like a good OHL rink and crowd.

Love the Erie rendition of Sweet Caroline, too.

 

[bobber]

A Kitchener fan attempted to steal my rally towel. It was sitting on my second season ticket seat and they snatched it from me until I told her “that’s mine”. She threw it and ran off. Like I understand it has no monetary value since it was “free”, but have some decency.

She wasn't use to that American beer.

 

[Mata]

The momentum was lost when they weren’t allowed to fight. We came out strong and completely blew it.

I would agree it was somewhere around there. For the first at least 25 minutes we were untouchable it seemed.

Then, we sat back and let Kitchener attack over and over with speed and they clawed back into it. Parsons played strong down the stretch and we just couldn't crack him again.

 

[Mata]

Otters played a hell of a game tonight. Deserved to win. Parsons kept Rangers in this game. We don't get to see the Erie arena much on TV. Crowd looked like they were having a good time. TV anylist were two of the best I ever heard.

Thought initially Kitchener wasn't even in the same league, however, it was almost Kitchener all the time in about half the 2nd and most of the 3rd. Both teams deserved a win with how identical the game was played...first Erie being untouchable and the almost an equal amount of time where Kitchener was way too much for Erie.

Part of me now wants this to go to a game 7, with the Otters winning of course, hahaha!

 

[OttersFan]

I would agree it was somewhere around there. For the first at least 25 minutes we were untouchable it seemed.

Then, we sat back and let Kitchener attack over and over with speed and they clawed back into it. Parsons played strong down the stretch and we just couldn't crack him again.

Which made no sense as to why they wouldn’t let them fight. At that point Kitchener needed a swing in momentum and Erie needed to make it known not to throw us around.

We played the best 25 minutes of the year. They did everything right. They just aren’t conditioned to play with the same intensity for a full 60.

 

[Billyjack]

A Kitchener fan attempted to steal my rally towel. It was sitting on my second season ticket seat and they snatched it from me until I told her “that’s mine”. She threw it and ran off. Like I understand it has no monetary value since it was “free”, but have some decency.

Oh no!! Not your towel, you must be devastated!! LOL

 

[OttersFan]

Oh no!! Not your towel, you must be devastated!! LOL

It doesn’t matter about the towel which I clearly mentioned. It’s the principle of being a decent human especially at an away barn. I’ve visited Kitchener for a game in 2017, the fans are great and they genuinely want to see a good game both ways. This particular adult lacked manners. It’s honestly not a big deal, but I know Kitchener fans are better than that.

 

[East Avenue Bully]

It’s honestly not a big deal, but I know Kitchener fans are better than that.

Was probably a Knight fan. Jk jk

 

[rangersblues]

Which made no sense as to why they wouldn’t let them fight. At that point Kitchener needed a swing in momentum and Erie needed to make it known not to throw us around.

We played the best 25 minutes of the year. They did everything right. They just aren’t conditioned to play with the same intensity for a full 60.

Erie owned the first half of the game, Kitchener the last half. Can't say the better team won or lost, it was that even. The newly formed 3rd line of Romano, Bottineau and Pugliese turned the game around for the Rangers. Also shortened the bench. Parsons slammed the door too.

Can't wait for Thursday.

 

[bobber]

Just a quick question for Erie fans. Were fans giving the Rangers the finger on there way out OR were they saying you are number one?

 

[Mata]

Games 6 and 7 (If Necessary) have been pushed back one day each due to the eclipse.

 

[RangerNation]

Games 6 and 7 (If Necessary) have been pushed back one day each due to the eclipse.

Thank god. Game 6 would have been a nightmare

 

[Mata]

Thank god. Game 6 would have been a nightmare

Except now they will compete with the Seawolves home opener if we have a game 6. Good for Kitchener, bad for Erie.

Edit: The seawolves will be celebrating their championship season last year so it's 100% certain to draw from the hockey playoff game.

 

[EvenSteven]

Thank god. Game 6 would have been a nightmare

If this series goes seven games, game one of round two will be a nightmare for whoever advances.

 

[Millpond]

A Kitchener fan attempted to steal my rally towel. It was sitting on my second season ticket seat and they snatched it from me until I told her “that’s mine”. She threw it and ran off. Like I understand it has no monetary value since it was “free”, but have some decency.

At away rinks, I leave thise things for the home fans.
It their team and their keepsake .

 

[Mata]

Just a quick question for Erie fans. Were fans giving the Rangers the finger on there way out OR were they saying you are number one?

Personally, celebrating big wins has ALWAYS been this way for the winning team, the losing side gets easily offended with stuff they don't agree with. Who really cares IMO, be better, get the result...use the "insult" as motivation to come out swinging next game.

These kids go into a hostile environment on the road have comments and gestures made towards them, some in good fun and some cross the line from the home fans...if you can dish it out during the game, expect to get a big FU sometimes from the winning side. It's COMPETITIVE SPORTS for crying out loud. If anything it makes me wish I was 16 - 18 again so I could be a part of the next win...hahaha