I've been to most of the Cap's home games this year, including last night. Only really got into hockey about 18 months ago, but gotten right into it over the last year.
Edinburgh went down 3-2 to Sheffield last night and were very unlucky not to get something from the game, they were right in their faces from the start and played some good stuff. Thought the addition of Leinweber made a difference, got the assist on first goal and looked like he'll be a good addition. Referee was poor, gave Cap's Hay a 5 plus game penalty for "Kneeing" a Sheffield player in the centre of the ice, have to be honest it definitely didn't look like kneeing to me, a big hit but certainly no malice.
Sheffield managed to score twice during this penalty and denied Cap's anything from the game. Have to say theres been a real contrast in performances from the team, they go from performances like those against Braehead, Fife, Cardiff and even last night, to completely inept displays.
Hopefully Portwood can return sooner rather than later, also rumoured to be signing a defenceman from an Italian team with decent pedigree, if we can shore up the defence a wee bit and add some more depth to the attack I think the team can lift themselves off the bottom of the table, here's hoping...
Anyone else been watching their team this year? I have to say in the 18 months I've been watching Hockey I've enjoyed it much more than my football. Good, friendly atmosphere, action-packed, commited play, games every week, keen pricing and no adverse weather in the arenas (Even if Murrayfield is baltic!). My team might be struggling, but I still enjoy my visits to games. An Edinburgh fan, but been to games at Braehead and Fife where my team havent been involved and enjoyed those too.
Football clubs and many football fans could learn a lot from Ice Hockey in this country, teams like Braehead going from strength to strength whilst clubs in the SPL continue to have dwindling attendances.... very telling. only been along to two Motherwell games this season and felt pretty bored, robbed and treated like a dick watching a disinterested team go through the motions, Junior football and Hockey for me from now on!