Windsor Spitfires 2024-25 Season Thread, Part IV

[Cherrydon]

While there are still dirty slewfoots, they were obvious and seldom occurred. The last couple of years the call is way more common and many don't fit the reason the rule was enacted. By definition a opposing players must swipe out the leg of the player while using elbow or arm on in an opposite direction on upper body to take the legs out. Belchetz leg was behind but no arm or elbow pulling back. Slewfootvcalks used to occur in a open ice area, not when a player is trying to avoid a hit while his legs are pinned by checking player against the boards. I'd call that a soft call if it waz s Sarnia player with the infraction. Refs decision. They all differ in opinion

 

[OHLTG]

Is there video of the slewfoot?

 

[StingUpdates]

Only replay the broadcast showed.

I do think that right leg pushes into Hurt's feet/legs.

But it's a bit awkward/odd looking & not as clear cut as most slewfoots.

 

[Cherrydon]

Yes. 1 shot shown on Cogeco. Warner opinion was it would not be a major. I agree

 

[spits]

solid win. That slewfoot, I dunno, was a harmless play, I think Belchetz' size and angle of the hit made it seem like a slewfoot? Seems weak, not blaming anyone or saying anyone is getting shafted, they are strict on anything resembling a slewfoot.

Dominating win, but it was to be expected. Brantford next. Possibly the best team in the Eastern Conference, would be a good win for confidence.

 

[DetSpitsFan]

While there are still dirty slewfoots, they were obvious and seldom occurred. The last couple of years the call is way more common and many don't fit the reason the rule was enacted. By definition an opposing players must swipe out the leg of the player while using elbow or arm on in an opposite direction on upper body to take the legs out. Belchetz leg was behind but no arm or elbow pulling back. Slewfootvcalks used to occur in an open ice area, not when a player is trying to avoid a hit while his legs are pinned by checking player against the boards. I'd call that a soft call if it waz s Sarnia player with the infraction. Refs decision. They all differ in opinion

Agreed. Any team does that, I don’t think a penalty should be issued, especially a major, ESPECIALLY a suspension.

I remember when they’d reserve suspensions for guys that left their feet to deliver checks… I’ve seen half a dozen of those across the league this week that didn’t even result in a minor.

I’m not complaining.

I’d rather have less be called than more. And I’d much rather see a big hit, than a behind the play, whack, hack, slash, or cross check.

Now I don’t think Davis’ hit was overly dirty, nor penalty or suspension worthy but if you rewind both the Belchetz and Davis plays and make someone guess who’s sitting out for a suspension tomorrow, i don’t think most would guess Belchetz.