Peterborough Petes 2022-23 Season Thread (Part 3)

[Ryan Christensen]

Terrible effort by are defense expecialy give away give away pp give away

 

[Section5Petes]

All good folks. Tough loss but 2-2 and this series is far from over. GO PETES GO

 

[Newbie Observer]

I thought the Petes out chanced them. The new guys played well. Difference was goaltending, Simpson had an off night. Last three goals were not good. At the other end, we had open nets and chances but didnt capitalize. ITs two two series. Couple days rest will help us.

 

[2scoops]

Wilson said there is absolutely nothing wrong with McCoy but rather they were just looking for a goal and he is a shut down dman

Unless your part of on ice team or coaching staff why would Wilson say anything about a players health status?

 

[Section5Petes]

I thought the Petes out chanced them. The new guys played well. Difference was goaltending, Simpson had an off night. Last three goals were not good. At the other end, we had open nets and chances but didnt capitalize. ITs two two series. Couple days rest will help us.

Exactly it. It wasn’t that North Bay was “better” tonight but we simply did not have puck luck whatsoever. We easily could have had 5+ goals. 3-4 posts, rolling pucks, everything. Not trying to make excuses but this was not our game and no need to panic whatsoever. 2-2 and I still feel very good about our chances. Petes got this

 

[Saggy]

Series is 2-2 and probably should be 2-2. Just wondering what happened to Melee? I saw the play and it wasn’t so much getting hit but the way his left left bent weird into the boards. Hope nothing too serious

 

[snipes29]

Really missed Stillman and melee tonight although purdeller was good. North bay just has a little more depth up front

Agree Battalion came out to play tonight right from the drop of the puck

 

[Newbie Observer]

Dont think Melee will be back, if he was on crutches and Stillman has another game suspension. Could cost them the series. they were not deep up front to start with.

 

[Petesfan8]

Dont think Melee will be back, if he was on crutches and Stillman has another game suspension. Could cost them the series. they were not deep up front to start with.

Melee's situation is a result of a hockey play, Stillman's a result of putting himself ahead of the team.

 

[Zebra]

Melee's situation is a result of a hockey play, Stillman's a result of putting himself ahead of the team.

I get what you’re saying about selfish penalties-

I suppose Stillman has taken foolish (selfish) penalties in the past but all our lads probably have done so at some point.


However, in this case I think Stillman’s call was unmerited

At the time I didn’t see anything untoward and on the replays I didn’t see the infraction-I honestly didn’t see a problem

The league obviously feels differently (or had a different vantage point) otherwise he would not have been given the suspension.

The officiating throughout that entire game 3 was atrocious-totally ridiculous.

For example MacDonald laid a slew foot on Zanetti in the 3 rd period no call -
Plus 3 goals called back ?!!?!?
C’mon that’s suspect right there !

 

[Newbie Observer]

Only thing I will say....three seconds to go in period and its and offensive faceoff. Your not fighting for the puck, dont put yourself in that position.

 

[Section5Petes]

GO PETES GO!!! GO PETES GO!!! GO PETES GO!!! GO PETES GO!!! GO PETES GO!!! GO PETES GO!!! GO PETES GO!!! GO PETES GO!!! GO PETES GO!!! GO PETES GO!!! GO PETES GO!!! GO PETES GO!!! GO PETES GO!!!

 

[Bra Wavers]

Game 5 in North Bay.......

The bad news
- Simpson coming off an off-night in Game 4
- Melee and Stillman out
- Many guys are banged up

The good news
- Coach Wilson will definitely be able to use the "battle to overcome adversity" angle
- The Petes have already won in NB
- Purdeller and Page were solid with increased responsibilities in Game 4 - both were a +1
- The Petes' best players should be able to bounce back and be their best players - many chances narrowly missed in Game 4

Best 2 out of 3

Gonna be a nail-biter

 

[Petes]

 

[Section5Petes]

Awesome news! Franchise dman aboard! Hopefully Gavin Lock next

 

[ptbopete]

Dont think Melee will be back, if he was on crutches and Stillman has another game suspension. Could cost them the series. they were not deep up front to start with.

Huh? Most have said the opposite about the Petes' forward group.

 

[User13452]

Huh? Most have said the opposite about the Petes' forward group.

North bay has way more depth. Taking 2 top 9 forwards out of the Petes lineup isn’t ideal. The third line becomes much weaker

 

[Section5Petes]

North bay has way more depth. Taking 2 top 9 forwards out of the Petes lineup isn’t ideal. The third line becomes much weaker

Well of course now things are thin losing Stillman and Melee but at full strength we are as good as anybody. As a matter fact we are still as good as anybody right now. Petes got this. They all know what’s at stake and are not going home empty handed. GO PETES GO!!

 

[WillardJFredricks]

Such a tight matchup. Simpson wasn't his best last night, and I think that made the difference. Not to knock him. He's been incredible all season and even more so in the playoffs. Everyone will have an "off" night. Too bad the team didn't bail him out the way he's bailed the D out so, so many times. I think a day off will Haley everyone. I won't see any of the game tomorrow night, but Sunday will be interesting!

It's been this way all season (in my opinion) but the D is so shaky. I'm on the edge of my seat when McCoy is deep in the other end, extending his shift and getting gassed. And Zanetti inspires zero confidence. Luckily Spearing has been a rock. But the defence is nerve wracking to watch. Has been all year.

 

[ptbopete]

It's been this way all season (in my opinion) but the D is so shaky. I'm on the edge of my seat when McCoy is deep in the other end, extending his shift and getting gassed. And Zanetti inspires zero confidence. Luckily Spearing has been a rock. But the defence is nerve wracking to watch. Has been all year.

I agree they were shaky last game but we just need a reset. The coaches need to go over the simple things, go over the systems with Zanetti and with the rest and get that mojo back.

 

[Section5Petes]

PETES GAMEDAY! One of the biggest games of the year and it is GO TIME! GO PETES GO!!!

 

[Zebra]

Oh dear
Already down 2-0
We need to pray to the hockey gods!

 

[Section5Petes]

Another shaky start but slowly came alive in the 2nd half. Still lots to do

 

[Section5Petes]

Sunday. Do or die

 

[Zebra]

Gauvreau 5 minutes and the game
Further suspension no doubt