Any PH Ice Hockey fans here?
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Cardiff Devils, beat the Blaze last night quite comfortably 
Heard the Lightning did well on the weekend, beat the Phoenix didn't you?
P.S You might want to go to www.TheHockeyForum.co.uk
Heard the Lightning did well on the weekend, beat the Phoenix didn't you?
P.S You might want to go to www.TheHockeyForum.co.uk
Yep, we beat Romford 3-2 on Saturday, but it was difficult, boy do they like a rough game!
We had Pheonix in the bag after 2 periods but let slip and it ended 3-2 again last night.
Top of the table now for MK!
Cardiff Devils eh? You guys are in the big league.
Someone I know just came back from Belfast to MK and it shows!
PS... that forum is not accepting registration at the moment!
We had Pheonix in the bag after 2 periods but let slip and it ended 3-2 again last night.
Top of the table now for MK!
Cardiff Devils eh? You guys are in the big league.
Someone I know just came back from Belfast to MK and it shows!
PS... that forum is not accepting registration at the moment!
Edited by Flying Toilet on Monday 28th September 16:07
I used to go skating a lot in Slough when I was at school (we're talking 20yrs ago here) and if you bought a ticket to the skating sessions after the games, they used to let you before the game had finished. Used to get to watch a fair amount that way, and really enjoyed it!
I don't know if it was rose-tinted spectacle time, though, or if English ice hockey is better than the American stuff, but I made the mistake of going to see the NHL game at the O2 (Annaheim Ducks against someone I can't remember) and it was the most disappointing sporting spectacle I have ever seen.
The whistle seemed to blow up every 5 seconds, and the game was constantly stopping for no apparent reason. We left after over 2 hours had elapsed, with 13 minutes still left on the clock, and went to watch the Wales vs Fiji RWC game, iirc, in the pub instead. I'd say by that time at least a third of the crowd had drifted away out of sheer boredom.
I am tempted to go and watch Guildford play, but how long does it actually take to get through 60 minutes of play in an English game?
I don't know if it was rose-tinted spectacle time, though, or if English ice hockey is better than the American stuff, but I made the mistake of going to see the NHL game at the O2 (Annaheim Ducks against someone I can't remember) and it was the most disappointing sporting spectacle I have ever seen.
The whistle seemed to blow up every 5 seconds, and the game was constantly stopping for no apparent reason. We left after over 2 hours had elapsed, with 13 minutes still left on the clock, and went to watch the Wales vs Fiji RWC game, iirc, in the pub instead. I'd say by that time at least a third of the crowd had drifted away out of sheer boredom.
I am tempted to go and watch Guildford play, but how long does it actually take to get through 60 minutes of play in an English game?
Kermit power said:
I used to go skating a lot in Slough when I was at school (we're talking 20yrs ago here) and if you bought a ticket to the skating sessions after the games, they used to let you before the game had finished. Used to get to watch a fair amount that way, and really enjoyed it!
I don't know if it was rose-tinted spectacle time, though, or if English ice hockey is better than the American stuff, but I made the mistake of going to see the NHL game at the O2 (Annaheim Ducks against someone I can't remember) and it was the most disappointing sporting spectacle I have ever seen.
The whistle seemed to blow up every 5 seconds, and the game was constantly stopping for no apparent reason. We left after over 2 hours had elapsed, with 13 minutes still left on the clock, and went to watch the Wales vs Fiji RWC game, iirc, in the pub instead. I'd say by that time at least a third of the crowd had drifted away out of sheer boredom.
I am tempted to go and watch Guildford play, but how long does it actually take to get through 60 minutes of play in an English game?
Go and see them, its very good.. Good atmosphere too! I don't know if it was rose-tinted spectacle time, though, or if English ice hockey is better than the American stuff, but I made the mistake of going to see the NHL game at the O2 (Annaheim Ducks against someone I can't remember) and it was the most disappointing sporting spectacle I have ever seen.
The whistle seemed to blow up every 5 seconds, and the game was constantly stopping for no apparent reason. We left after over 2 hours had elapsed, with 13 minutes still left on the clock, and went to watch the Wales vs Fiji RWC game, iirc, in the pub instead. I'd say by that time at least a third of the crowd had drifted away out of sheer boredom.
I am tempted to go and watch Guildford play, but how long does it actually take to get through 60 minutes of play in an English game?
I've been a few times, always like it there.. Much easier to watch live rather than trying to watch NHL on TV, you just follow the camera rather than trying to find where the puck is on TV
Guildford Flames for me.. One of my mates Dad has his shirt up in the ceiling in the hall of fame type thing
Used to be a season ticket holder at Manchester (Storm and then Phoenix) when they played out of the MEN arena. Started to loose interest when they took the time out while trying to sort a new home out. I now go to just a couple of home games a season now they play at Altrincham.
I still follow the sport via TheHockeyForum and other club sites. I'll try to get to a game next month.
I still follow the sport via TheHockeyForum and other club sites. I'll try to get to a game next month.
Kermit power said:
I am tempted to go and watch Guildford play, but how long does it actually take to get through 60 minutes of play in an English game?
When the MK Lightning play we usually arrive at 6.45pm for a good spot for the 7pm faceoff and we are usually out of the rink by 9.10pm. We actually played Guildford 2 weeks ago and was an awesome match due to our old captain now playing for the Flames. I will be going to Guildford on the 21st of November to watch round 2 of the rivalry. We can have a mini-PH meet up if anybody is tempted to go?Flying Toilet said:
Kermit power said:
I am tempted to go and watch Guildford play, but how long does it actually take to get through 60 minutes of play in an English game?
When the MK Lightning play we usually arrive at 6.45pm for a good spot for the 7pm faceoff and we are usually out of the rink by 9.10pm. We actually played Guildford 2 weeks ago and was an awesome match due to our old captain now playing for the Flames. I will be going to Guildford on the 21st of November to watch round 2 of the rivalry. We can have a mini-PH meet up if anybody is tempted to go?Jonny671 said:
Flying Toilet said:
Kermit power said:
I am tempted to go and watch Guildford play, but how long does it actually take to get through 60 minutes of play in an English game?
When the MK Lightning play we usually arrive at 6.45pm for a good spot for the 7pm faceoff and we are usually out of the rink by 9.10pm. We actually played Guildford 2 weeks ago and was an awesome match due to our old captain now playing for the Flames. I will be going to Guildford on the 21st of November to watch round 2 of the rivalry. We can have a mini-PH meet up if anybody is tempted to go?Peterborough seem to be our biggest rivals.
Hi everyone. I used to play a few years back but now have to settle for watching.
I follow the Hull Stingrays and Peterborough Phantoms as I started at Hull before moving through the ranks at Peterborough.
Living in Northampton and having a wife who doesn't really want to watch I only get to the odd game. MK is closest, but can't go to watch Peterborough's biggest rivals, I'd be cheering for the visitors each game!
I follow the Hull Stingrays and Peterborough Phantoms as I started at Hull before moving through the ranks at Peterborough.
Living in Northampton and having a wife who doesn't really want to watch I only get to the odd game. MK is closest, but can't go to watch Peterborough's biggest rivals, I'd be cheering for the visitors each game!
lewis1 said:
Im an MK lightning Fan, have been since the first day they started, used to play too. Skate twice/three times a week and will be playing in goal again very soon. Glad to see theres some more hockey people on here!
Hi Lewis,What MK team did you play for? Juniors or?
Nice to see another motorsport/hockey fan. Although two very different motorsport disciplines!
Lightning have Bracknell Bee's this weekend and I am off to Slough to watch the Lightning vs the Jets on November 7th. Anyone going?
Edited by Flying Toilet on Thursday 1st October 09:09
Russ35 said:
Used to be a season ticket holder at Manchester (Storm and then Phoenix) when they played out of the MEN arena. Started to loose interest when they took the time out while trying to sort a new home out. I now go to just a couple of home games a season now they play at Altrincham.
I still follow the sport via TheHockeyForum and other club sites. I'll try to get to a game next month.
Not a season ticket holder but I used to go a lot to the MEN. It's hard to imagine now that they used to be able to fill the arena. The crowds were massive.I still follow the sport via TheHockeyForum and other club sites. I'll try to get to a game next month.
Flying Toilet said:
lewis1 said:
Im an MK lightning Fan, have been since the first day they started, used to play too. Skate twice/three times a week and will be playing in goal again very soon. Glad to see theres some more hockey people on here!
Hi Lewis,What MK team did you play for? Juniors or?
Nice to see another motorsport/hockey fan. Although two very different motorsport disciplines!
Lightning have Bracknell Bee's this weekend and I am off to Slough to watch the Lightning vs the Jets on November 7th. Anyone going?
Edited by Flying Toilet on Thursday 1st October 09:09
Used to watch the MK Kings when planet ice first took over the rink, never really got on with the lightning as i found the lower league they started in a very low standard of play. Might pop down one weekend and have a look.
Is Dumas really still playing? He was about 50 when he was playing for the kings!
Is Dumas really still playing? He was about 50 when he was playing for the kings!
TubbyRutter said:
Used to watch the MK Kings when planet ice first took over the rink, never really got on with the lightning as i found the lower league they started in a very low standard of play. Might pop down one weekend and have a look.
Is Dumas really still playing? He was about 50 when he was playing for the kings!
Yeah come down they are now in a better league and are quite a good side overall. Well worth a watch now.Is Dumas really still playing? He was about 50 when he was playing for the kings!
Yep Claude Dumas is now player coach for Bracknell Bees who we play on Saturday.
Edited by Flying Toilet on Thursday 1st October 15:32
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