NZIHL 2012

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  • #1237
    vpatrol
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    Although still technically the off-season, all the teams are hard at work because the import quota this year has been increased to 7 players from the traditional 5.  The level of play of the upcoming season should be very high.  Assuming all teams use their quota, it should level the playing field a bit.

    #17310
    vpatrol
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    Any pre-season predictions?  Biased opinions are welcome as always.

    #17311

    The boys in blue and yellow!

    #17312

    What gossip is there on the lineups for 2012? I’m kinda out of the loop on what’s been going on.

    #17313
    vpatrol
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    rumour mills say the south island teams are the only ones who have recruited.  Swarm still have polozov so will be similar to last season.  Sounds like Admirals will be as well although they have picked up a few players.

    Thunder have a full import roster.  Saeed is back and they picked up Jerreau Hohaia, which is handy.  New coach too in Janos Kaczala.  They could challenge for a finals spot this year

    Qtown took a big hit when head of statistics hurt his knee doing a triple axel and will not be ready for the start of the season.  They have some returning imports in Sommer and Zizian.  Should be strong as well as per usual.

    Red Devils also are import laden.  Kyle Papai is back as is Valery Kovev.  New coach with the departure of Janos.  A lot of local players have moved away but core is still there with Eaden, Harrop, Speck, Argyle etc.  Should be a good team as well.

    #17314
    Kyle
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    Red Devils have been talking up their imports as the best thing the league has seen. Some impressive CVs certainly. Swarm again probably the team to beat – quite dominant in the league for several seasons now.

    #17315
    vpatrol
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    Red Devils are marketing so bums sit in seats <img decoding=” title=”Wink” />

    Marketing a little bit more, Swarm lost 3 of 4 to Canterbury last year.

    #17316
    Kyle
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    That would be a great story if you’d beaten them in the final.

    Or, y’know, been in the final.

    #17317
    vpatrol
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    yeah well, there is that.

    #17318

    Sounds like a pretty healthy league.

    #17319
    Kyle
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    #17320
    vpatrol
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    Admirals beat the Swarm for the second time tonight.  4-2.  It was 1-0 to Swarm after one period.  3-2 Admirals after 2 with another goal in the third.

    #17321
    jamrock
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    Photos from Saturday or Sunday Dunedin v Canterbury game anyone?

    #17322
    vpatrol
    Member

    i hear all the photo’s of you were blurred.  Something about your glove hand being too fast for the shutter.

    #17323
    jamrock
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    seriously no pictures anyone?

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