Harry Gulliver to OHA?
Based off stats alone he seems way behind the rest so far.
Not really bothered that he isn't as good to be honest, hopefully it can turn him from an above average player into a good one. More depth is what we need, no more two line hockey at WJC's.
I find it weird how the EIHL goes through waves of signing at least one fighter per team then waves of no real out and out guys, seems all you need it one team to sign a couple i.e. Coventry and everyone thinks they need one.
The only player who Coventry have who is close to your description is Benn Olson, who will definitely be able to contribute a shift on the backend, especially on the penalty kill.
It's not like they are signing the likes of Penner, Kaczowka etc.
EPIHL and NIHL fixtures have been released and are on the EIHA website though it is a little hard to navigate and find what you're looking for.
Here are Chelmsford Chieftains fixtures for Shrimper, click on the team you want then scroll down past last season's results for this season's fixtures.
Couple of thoughts here.
I see Panthers have signed the much traveled David Ling at 37 years of age. Former NHLer and KHLer most recently playing in Italy.
Question though I see Silverblades Ice Rinks have announced new rinks in Leeds and Widnes to go along with existing rinks in Altrincham, Cannock and Gillingham. Is Silverblades a growing force in ice rinks?
I see Manchester have announced more than 400 STH. Not bad for a team that averages a 1,000 per game.
Further to Silver Blades Ice Rinks.
Both Leeds and Widnes are hinting at pro hockey. With seating being at 1,000 for both rinks I would imagine hopes are in NIHL?
Manchester Phoenix, Trafford Metros and Invicta Dynamo already play in Silver Blades rinks
I had the feeling that this new league system was either to try and build up the EIHL one last time and/or let the "Southern" conference teams get used to a smaller league; if the EIHL did crumble start up some newer 5/6 team ISL type league.
Also can't resist a dig at THF posters: someone said "Undecided on this one.....stats not all that good" plus there are still people on there moaning about Okanagan someone described it as "16k for a few extra training sessions"
Last edited by Imaginary Threats: 08-07-2012 at 09:53 PM.
Gotta add.
Manchester signs a guy a Dman from Czech Rep with NHL time.
How can an EPL team afford that?
As much as the Manc fans dismiss it, they do actually have some cash and whilst their attendances compared to EIHL are lower, they have a very faithful fanbase who consistently help drive the money into the club. Suffice to say they can afford the one or two like him, but they cant afford the 9/10 that it takes to build a decent EIHL team.
As much as the Manc fans dismiss it, they do actually have some cash and whilst their attendances compared to EIHL are lower, they have a very faithful fanbase who consistently help drive the money into the club. Suffice to say they can afford the one or two like him, but they cant afford the 9/10 that it takes to build a decent EIHL team.
plus there are still people on there moaning about Okanagan 
