Sarnia Sting 2022-23 Off-Season Thread (Part 4)

[StingUpdates]

....and again complaining about refs....becoming a common theme in your posts HL...oops SU sorry.

I said the players are frustrated with it. Do they have a right to be? Maybe at times, but all of their calls on Sarnia have been legit penalties. Voit's one yesterday had I been at home I think the neighbors would of heard me yell wtf r u doing. Lol. Had to keep my composure at the game lmao.

I'm just glad it appears Hutchison was among the cuts after rd1. Haven't seen him in a while... hopefully not jinxing it lol

 

[dmead]

I said the players are frustrated with it. Do they have a right to be? Maybe at times, but all of their calls on Sarnia have been legit penalties. Voit's one yesterday had I been at home I think the neighbors would of heard me yell wtf r u doing. Lol. Had to keep my composure at the game lmao.

I'm just glad it appears Hutchison was among the cuts after rd1. Haven't seen him in a while... hopefully not jinxing it lol

Could you imagine a Hutch and Burchel tandem? Id have a stroke mid-game.

 

[StingUpdates]

Might sound stupid but I've always loved the blue championship series paint they put on the ice for the conference finals. Have waited oh so long to see it on our home ice. Gonna be one of the best crowds in team history for G3.

We get back in this series, tomorrow.

 

[Slowpace]

It’s only ok when you do it though right?

You don’t have to read/interact with SU post, but yet here you are going out of your way to let him know AND on his teams board of all places lol.

Bitching about the refs is always going to be a topic of discussion, and if we are being honest, more times then none the discussions are completely warranted with the lack of consistency in this league when it comes to officiating. It’s a shame so many fans have adapted to the fact and accept that the officiating will always be bad.

When it comes to this series Sarnia is not losing because of the refs and no one is saying that here, but it doesn’t make things any less frustrating with shitty calls.

Plus I’m pretty sure SU said “they” are clearly frustrated with the calls as an observation of the team, not himself.

Please point out to me when and where I have bitched about the refs...good luck with that.

 

[Ferda11]

Please point out to me when and where I have bitched about the refs...good luck with that.

Never in your life eh? What a saint you must be. Think it’s time you wandered back to your own thread if all your gonna do is stir the pot in ours and not contribute to an active discussion with something that has any weight to it.

 

[sbpointer]

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Might sound stupid but I've always loved the blue championship series paint they put on the ice for the conference finals. Have waited oh so long to see it on our home ice. Gonna be one of the best crowds in team history for G3.

We get back in this series, tomorrow.

Getting to walk in to your teams rink with the championship series logos on the ice never gets old.

 

[PhlyerPhanatic31]

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Might sound stupid but I've always loved the blue championship series paint they put on the ice for the conference finals. Have waited oh so long to see it on our home ice. Gonna be one of the best crowds in team history for G3.

We get back in this series, tomorrow.

Would be even better if your box office wasn't making themselves a hated group

 

[dmead]

Getting to walk in to your teams rink with the championship series logos on the ice never gets old.

Im looking forward to my first visit to your barn on Wednesday.

 

[Ferda11]

Would be even better if your box office wasn't making themselves a hated group

I personally wanted Sarnia to lose all 3 games at home but win all 4 in London for this exact reason. Maybe karma might come in the form of a sweep instead lol

 

[Slowpace]

Never in your life eh? What a saint you must be. Think it’s time you wandered back to your own thread if all your gonna do is stir the pot in ours and not contribute to an active discussion with something that has any weight to it.

Pretty ironical from a guy fighting with London fans on their board.

 

[howler2]

Would be even better if your box office wasn't making themselves a hated group

Your box office has refused Stings booster group any blocks of ticketss for bus trip if it goes past Wed. They anounced it on the bus yesterday.

 

[PhlyerPhanatic31]

I personally wanted Sarnia to lose all 3 games at home but win all 4 in London for this exact reason. Maybe karma might come in the form of a sweep instead lol

I'm actually very appalled that they did this..as are a number of other fans. But I'm not really shocked. I had tickets to a Knights/Sting game that was postponed when the season was cancelled due to covid. I was never reimbursed or refunded for those tickets by your box office despite numerous attempts to contact them

Your box office has refused Stings booster group any blocks of ticketss for bus trip if it goes past Wed. They anounced it on the bus yesterday.

yes....tit for tat so they say

 

[Ferda11]

Pretty ironical from a guy fighting with London fans on their board.

Fighting? feel free to point that part out to me. I've been apart of discussions on that board but unless your comprehension skills are out of whack, there has certainly been no fighting lol.

I'm actually very appalled that they did this..as are a number of other fans. But I'm not really shocked. I had tickets to a Knights/Sting game that was postponed when the season was cancelled due to covid. I was never reimbursed or refunded for those tickets by your box office despite numerous attempts to contact them


yes....tit for tat so they say

Sorry to hear that. I guess a decent season and a couple rounds of playoff hockey made the Stings organization heads a little too inflated. If I was London, I wouldn't have given the Sting booster club jack shit let alone 2 bus loads of fans tickets.

 

[dmead]

Hey. Just makes the games more enjoyable. Besides, opposition fans get stuck up in the nose bleeds. Its not like the Knights are giving up the high priced corporate seats. Gotta keep the self impressed happy.

 

[dmead]

Your box office has refused Stings booster group any blocks of ticketss for bus trip if it goes past Wed. They anounced it on the bus yesterday.

I asked the Knights head Office about this and here is their reply.

"I am just touching base as I was forwarded your email in regards to group tickets for the potential games 5 and 7.

Due to the demand for tickets (from all fans) over the previous weekend our group tickets and group rates have been closed down. Sting fans are more than welcome to buy tickets online or over the phone anytime as tickets for games 5 and 7 are available.

If you have any further questions about this please don't hesitate to ask."

So it wasn't just your Booster Group denied but all Group Purchases. Might not be the answer you like or wanted, but there it is...

 

[StingUpdates]

I understand the move (wanted more speed, can double shift the top guys) but I'd like to see Anderson in tomorrow.

We've played with 0 physicality in this series. Aren't making their D even think about being hit. There zone exits have been so easy.

You can still double shift the top guns if you feel the need, but we need some energy injected & somebody to knock Mailloux, George, Bonk on their ass every once in awhile.

I know LDN might not be willing cause what's in it for them, but if I'm Dillingham/Anderson/Way/Doucette I'm asking somebody to fight right away. Set the tone for the game. Get the crowd & bench going.

 

[Harley49]

I understand the move (wanted more speed, can double shift the top guys) but I'd like to see Anderson in tomorrow.

We've played with 0 physicality in this series. Aren't making their D even think about being hit. There zone exits have been so easy.

You can still double shift the top guns if you feel the need, but we need some energy injected & somebody to knock Mailloux, George, Bonk on their ass every once in awhile.

I know LDN might not be willing cause what's in it for them, but if I'm Dillingham/Anderson/Way/Doucette I'm asking somebody to fight right away. Set the tone for the game. Get the crowd & bench going.

If you’re going ask someone to dance …. tap Alec Leonard #27 ….. someone will definitely get knocked on their $SS

 

[dino200022]

I understand the move (wanted more speed, can double shift the top guys) but I'd like to see Anderson in tomorrow.

We've played with 0 physicality in this series. Aren't making their D even think about being hit. There zone exits have been so easy.

You can still double shift the top guns if you feel the need, but we need some energy injected & somebody to knock Mailloux, George, Bonk on their ass every once in awhile.

I know LDN might not be willing cause what's in it for them, but if I'm Dillingham/Anderson/Way/Doucette I'm asking somebody to fight right away. Set the tone for the game. Get the crowd & bench going.

You pretty much hit the nail on the head. London has absolutely nothing to gain by starting a fight off the hop getting the crowed engaged early. They have been instructed to leave the mitts on early. Heat of the moment later on might spark something, but will get more shoving matches and chirps than actual fights.

P.S - I hope you guys got Pastujov's diving board repaired for him

 

[nelli27]

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Might sound stupid but I've always loved the blue championship series paint they put on the ice for the conference finals. Have waited oh so long to see it on our home ice. Gonna be one of the best crowds in team history for G3.

We get back in this series, tomorrow.

Doesn't sound stupid at all. You're soaking up the excitement of OHL hockey, and you're a passionate fan. Enjoy!

 

[StingUpdates]

You pretty much hit the nail on the head. London has absolutely nothing to gain by starting a fight off the hop getting the crowed engaged early. They have been instructed to leave the mitts on early. Heat of the moment later on might spark something, but will get more shoving matches and chirps than actual fights.

P.S - I hope you guys got Pastujov's diving board repaired for him

I think Cowan might have stolen it from him cause he's been flailing all over the ice any time a Sting player touches him

Both are great players. Enjoy watching them go H2H. Cowan has been the most impressive Knight for me so far.

 

[howler2]

I'm actually very appalled that they did this..as are a number of other fans. But I'm not really shocked. I had tickets to a Knights/Sting game that was postponed when the season was cancelled due to covid. I was never reimbursed or refunded for those tickets by your box office despite numerous attempts to contact them


yes....tit for tat so they say

So their both A...holes

 

[PhlyerPhanatic31]

So their both A...holes

well no....Sarnia drew first blood.

 

[TheOrangePylon]

I think Cowan might have stolen it from him cause he's been flailing all over the ice any time a Sting player touches him

Both are great players. Enjoy watching them go H2H. Cowan has been the most impressive Knight for me so far.

I'm not going to argue, Cowan has defiantly had some good ones this series.
I think the biggest difference though, Pastujov dives then continues trying to sell it for 2 minutes. Most guys just get up and go on about the play, but he really gives it on the sell lol.

Regardless, like you said. Both great players and have enjoyed the gamesmanship so far!

 

[davewheeler]

You're not in trouble till you lose a game on home ice.... tbh London has played to their ceiling, buzz haven't and were right there in game 2. I fully expect Sarnia to take both these games in Sarnia and go back to London 2-2. Enough of the east-west b.s get going north-south. Also I'd like to see Fischer play a little bit less.... he's been a liability out there in the first 2 games. Letang needs to be better with the line matchups and obviously end of game scenarios. Clean that up and we should be fine... I hope its an engaged crowd and not the sleepy passive crowd that it's been for most the playoffs.

 

[stingfan21]

I understand the move (wanted more speed, can double shift the top guys) but I'd like to see Anderson in tomorrow.

We've played with 0 physicality in this series. Aren't making their D even think about being hit. There zone exits have been so easy.

You can still double shift the top guns if you feel the need, but we need some energy injected & somebody to knock Mailloux, George, Bonk on their ass every once in awhile.

I know LDN might not be willing cause what's in it for them, but if I'm Dillingham/Anderson/Way/Doucette I'm asking somebody to fight right away. Set the tone for the game. Get the crowd & bench going.

I would agree with you if there was any evidence in any game played that Anderson was an actual physical force out there. He absolutely isn’t. Even when he attempts a “big hit” it ends of being a penalty and costs us. Anderson is a liability and not a force on the ice.