London Knights 2022-23 Season Thread (Part 6)

[Knights77]

Yup, a group of 10 from Section 305 are going down on Wednesday.

One of our guys stood in line for 6 and half hours. We'll hear about it for months, maybe well into next season....

That’s awesome! I got there at 7:20 and was about 20th in line so I got my tickets at about 10:45am so wasn’t quite as long. That lineup was insane.

 

[zman77]

 

[Knights Watcher]

Any news on BB30?

 

[Ringing Iron]

Any news on BB30?

I think you plan on being without him for the rest of this series at least

 

[LDN]

I think you plan on being without him for the rest of this series at least

Hope he’s back for round 4

 

[LDN]

If we can get the split in Sarnia we should win the series

 

[nelli27]

This is not to say that history will repeat itself, but our only loss/poor showing in the playoffs came in game 3 against the Rangers when the series shifted to Kitchener. Fortunately, it was a one-off, but hopefully the Knights will remain focused tonight. Stay out of the box!
We're playing our best hockey of the season; use that speed to create offensive chances; D has been exceptional; Bowen needs to be sharp. Keep rolling...

 

[TheOrangePylon]

Not a specific update about the injury, but we now know he is out for tonight for sure.

 

[Fastpace]

If it's a knee problem it could be a longer return for Brett but if it's a spring ankle it could be 72 to 96 hr break for him. I was hoping to see him in game 4 of this series but since 3 and 4 are in two consecutive nights we may not see him until game 5.

I am also expecting a strong London Knights showing again tonight if Brett is not dressing, this is a time when a team really picks up their soxes when a big leader is missing in action.

 

[crowncarrier]

Ok I was told this about where my wife and father in law can stand tonight with General Admission tickets.

"Anywhere on the concourse from the rail back, excluding in front of the restaurant. I’d imagine standing room will end up going at least 2 people deep. Be early."

But the box office is saying there is no where to stand with these tickets and it just gets you in the building. Is this true?

 

[Otto]

Ok I was told this about where my wife and father in law can stand tonight with General Admission tickets.

"Anywhere on the concourse from the rail back, excluding in front of the restaurant. I’d imagine standing room will end up going at least 2 people deep. Be early."

But the box office is saying there is no where to stand with these tickets and it just gets you in the building. Is this true?

Call this dude

Brian Little
Box Office Manager
519 541 1717 x 101

 

[crowncarrier]

Call this dude

Brian Little
Box Office Manager
519 541 1717 x 101

Thank you....he was great to deal with.

 

[Purple Phart]

This just might be the straw that breaks the back of the Sting. Should the Knights win either of the next 2 games, they return to Bud Gardens only having to win 1 to eliminate Sarnia. If Bowen wins either game, he will replace Brochu in the heads of their players.

To get beaten by the Knights back-up would be mind blowing, and being this is their 1st go round, it'll surely have an effect on their confidence levels.

The Knights have 3 players who've been there and done that ( Memorial Cup last season ) so those guys will have a stabilizing influence on those players who haven't had that experience. Play this game STINGY, and make the best of the opportunities given, and yes, the Sting will give up more than a few.

Go Knights go !!!

 

[nelli27]

Brochu out "day to day with a lower body injury" (CTV, London) which tells you very little.

 

[dmead]

I hope for his sake that Brochus lower body injury is minor, but it sure feels like Knight Nation is holding their collective breath.

Bowen will be fine as long as defense continues to keep the Sting to the outside and clears anything in front of net. Need to limit any sustained pressure.

Go Knights Go!

 

[KnightWatch]

Brochu out "day to day with a lower body injury" (CTV, London) which tells you very little.

Which is exactly what I would expect them to say, even if he were done for the season.

 

[dino200022]

The only thing that scares me with Bowen is that he always manages to allow 1 sometimes 2 somewhat cheesy goals every now and again in games. With that being said, he came in during game 2 cold and put on a solid showing. It sounds like the boys are confident in him to get the job done.

I am also not too sure what it is with "Benny" but I swear he has a vision problem. He really fights shots from above the circles going to his glove side, he almost just knocks them down rather than actually "snagging" the puck. It has been going on most of this season. Will be interested to see if any of the Knights staff has picked up on this.

 

[PhlyerPhanatic31]

I've been in Brochu's position. His reaction on Sunday told me he has worn a Knights jersey for the final time

 

[PhlyerPhanatic31]

The only thing that scares me with Bowen is that he always manages to allow 1 sometimes 2 somewhat cheesy goals every now and again in games. With that being said, he came in during game 2 cold and put on a solid showing. It sounds like the boys are confident in him to get the job done.

I am also not too sure what it is with "Benny" but I swear he has a vision problem. He really fights shots from above the circles going to his glove side, he almost just knocks them down rather than actually "snagging" the puck. It has been going on most of this season. Will be interested to see if any of the Knights staff has picked up on this.

My daughter asked me what Gaudreau's weakness was going into game 1...I said if I remember correctly it was wearing a Team Canada jersey

 

[dmead]

I've been in Brochu's position. His reaction on Sunday told me he has worn a Knights jersey for the final time

I was trying real hard not to read that post...

 

[Buttsy]

I've been in Brochu's position. His reaction on Sunday told me he has worn a Knights jersey for the final time

I agree looked like a knee to me twisted or torn ligament? Next to a hip probably the worst injury for a goalie to have. However total speculation on my part no knowledge whatsoever? Damn butterfly is hard on both the knees and as we are seeing in the NHL lately the hip it seems?

 

[TF519]

The only thing that scares me with Bowen is that he always manages to allow 1 sometimes 2 somewhat cheesy goals every now and again in games. With that being said, he came in during game 2 cold and put on a solid showing. It sounds like the boys are confident in him to get the job done.

I am also not too sure what it is with "Benny" but I swear he has a vision problem. He really fights shots from above the circles going to his glove side, he almost just knocks them down rather than actually "snagging" the puck. It has been going on most of this season. Will be interested to see if any of the Knights staff has picked up on this.

Jake Patterson won three games in a row in 2013. Bowen can win two of the next four games. Brochu is done on ice but this is a united team.

 

[dmead]

I agree looked like a knee to me twisted or torn ligament? Next to a hip probably the worst injury for a goalie to have. However total speculation on my part no knowledge whatsoever? Damn butterfly is hard on both the knees and as we are seeing in the NHL lately the hip it seems?

Buttrrfly ended my possible carreer. Well the 200 pound defenseman landing on me didn't help.

 

[Buttsy]

Well the 200 pound defenseman landing on me didn't help.

Ouch and your own teammate at that.

 

[Fastpace]

The only thing that scares me with Bowen is that he always manages to allow 1 sometimes 2 somewhat cheesy goals every now and again in games. With that being said, he came in during game 2 cold and put on a solid showing. It sounds like the boys are confident in him to get the job done.

I am also not too sure what it is with "Benny" but I swear he has a vision problem. He really fights shots from above the circles going to his glove side, he almost just knocks them down rather than actually "snagging" the puck. It has been going on most of this season. Will be interested to see if any of the Knights staff has picked up on this.

Every goalies in the league lets cheesy goals in, we've seen some easy one going behind Brochu in the past as well. This is playoffs hockey I am not worry about Bowen rising up to the occasion now that he has the opportunaty to shine.

Bowen may be a rookie but he's also 17 years old in his drafting year