Windsor Spitfires 2024-25 Season Thread, Part II

[rve24]

Leave that for Martin, Eichler, Gaymes, or maybe Greentree (captain defending his team). I appreciate that Belchetz can fight but it should be one of those "break glass for emergency only" things lol

Seriously? Let one of them step in when a guy half your size n isn't a fighter steps in a challenges ya cause the player that started it wont or couldnt?
Perfect time for Belch to show up IMO. Close game, top. 2 teams, your teammate took a shot at a LK ppayer to get em going......perfect time for him step in. Injuries happen but I get him wanting to fire up a mostly listless squad that evening.
None of those players u mentioned wanted to go any1, n in fact one of them took a late run at a LK that led to the fight, instead of the player standing up for himself.
But ya iI do agree he shouldn't be an enforcer with his talent but he will eventually need to fight someone with pedigree to earn league respect as not soneone to mess with. VB wasnt that kid lol.
I for one am a fan of the player ( Belch ) from what I'm seen.

 

[Cherrydon]

Belchetz needs to show at this level and eventually the NHL level that he is not to be pestered with. Parking in the crease like he does and should be will bring challengers. His overhand rights like a jack hammer last night made me think glad it was not my mug he hurt his hand on. No thanks if I'm the competition lol.

 

[rve24]

Belchetz needs to show at this level and eventually the NHL level that he is not to be pestered with. Parking in the crease like he does and should be will bring challengers. His overhand rights like a jack hammer last night made me think glad it was not my mug he hurt his hand on. No thanks if I'm the competition lol.

He will.need to pick someone else to get that respect. But I do applaud his taking the challenge and winning it easily n handily
Just don't think it sends a message league wide. Not yet but good start.

 

[tomschman]

Leave that for Martin, Eichler, Gaymes, or maybe Greentree (captain defending his team). I appreciate that Belchetz can fight but it should be one of those "break glass for emergency only" things lol

Actually, the fight last night will help Belchez's reputation. A player of his potental and size with a tough reputation gets left alone. Gordie Howe had a reputation as a fighter, but the league didn't challange him.

 

[Cherrydon]

He will.need to pick someone else to get that respect. But I do applaud his taking the challenge and winning it easily n handily
Just don't think it sends a message league wide. Not yet but good start.

For sure. Not crowning him heavyweight champion but most may think twice for awhile.

 

[windsor7]

Leave that for Martin, Eichler, Gaymes, or maybe Greentree (captain defending his team). I appreciate that Belchetz can fight but it should be one of those "break glass for emergency only" things lol

Martin's used to taking dumb penalties

Actually, the fight last night will help Belchez's reputation. A player of his potental and size with a tough reputation gets left alone. Gordie Howe had a reputation as a fighter, but the league didn't challange him.

Howe was knew how to "break some rules" too. That helped his rep a lot
Completely different decades now..

 

[Cherrydon]

How about that! 60 minute effort. It can be done. Much better effort. Game only close because of tremendous goaltending. JC made some critical saves when tested after spotting a couple he wish he had back. Great to see him bare down. How about that Hicks! Has a nice pass. Go get em

 

[spits]

Great game, best atmosphere in a while. Place went crazy when Nesbitt scored. Shout out to the Knights fans in 118, they were loud and their go Knights chants, prompting go Spits chants, made for a great environment. Felt like a playoff game.

On the scoreboard, it might appear to have been a close game but it was not. Spits dominated almost the entire game. Out shot them 42-15 and Medvedev stood on his head. What a goalie he is going to be next season.

To me, the biggest positive out of the win was the play of the rookies. Lemieux... played top six minutes and was great. Got an assist. Dude plays with an edge. He is going to be a good one.

Hicks... played 20 minutes and was solid, collecting two points. You would not know he is a rookie d man. He is going to be a #1 or #2 d man in this league. Belchetz didn't play but obviously he is going to be a beast. These guys are going to be pretty high NHL picks. Also, Garden is solid. This rookie core is the best they've since, 2006?

This is the Knights year, no one is beating them, but for next year they could be losing 10 or 11 players. Spitfires should be the #1 contender next season.