After getting a welcomed four point weekend either side of the New Year, Steelers continue with their quest to haul in both Belfast and Cardiff whilst keeping those pesky Panthers behind them. The first actual weekend of 2017 is around the corner.
Facing Paul Thompson and his battered and bruised Steelers this weekend, are these guys:
Yeah it's those above in the table, Derrick Walser and his Belfast Giants. It's a team we very much know that we can beat and beat in the confines that is the Odyssey. It's only called the SSE Arena for naming and corporate reasons, right? Even the Giants fans I know, call it the "O" or Odyssey. So that's that then.
We actually played the Giants on a double header this time just 12 months ago, and won both games. First game was a 6-2 win when we blew them away in a sensational first period, second game we came from behind and won 3-1. It was also the first dates I took my girlfriend too; so who says romance isn't dead?
Both teams are slightly changed this season in personnel and are capable of coming away with a share of the spoils or a four point weekend. Former one season Steeler centre Mike Forney hasn't had much luck against his old team, looking like little boy lost on many occasions but he could be one to watch out for as will Colin Shields, another former Steeler. Giants have depth and scoring in all positions, and watch too for the powerplay which Shields and Walser will be involved in for sure. Stephen Murphy and Jackson Whistle (Dave's lad) will be jostling for the start in the cage and are both capable whoever Walser calls upon.
This weekend could conceivably put the loser out of the title race daft though it may sound.
So what do I predict? I'm going for us to win 4-2 on the Saturday, but lose 3-2 after overtime on the Sunday. Although four points would be awesomes, I'll be more than content with the three. How about you?
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