A little background
I won suite tickets at a silent auction last year. I attended with my two adult daughters and a couple friends. In the car on the way home from the game and for the next couple days, it's all we could talk about. How exciting the game was, the fast paced action, the good plays, the questionable plays, and yes even the fighting (We were amazed to see gloves come off and until we found out, we wondered if they were "allowed" to do that) We were hooked. We haven't missed a game since and '08-'09 season tickets have been purchased.

JEFF359 wrote:

It's time to look at the coaching staff. We have had the talent, fan support, and nothing.

mikeandcindy wrote:

I don't fault him as much as I do the coach for putting him in at critical points of a game.

I agree entirely with these comments and I'm probably the ONE forum member with the least amount of hockey knowledge. My daughters and I (yes even my daughters) have speculated on some of Cichocki's coaching decisions. I've even been known to blurt out such comments like "I'm gonna kick his ass!" on a few occasions.

kitty_witty wrote:

but I will tell you I practically have the echl rule book memorized at this point because I never wanted to be one of those fans who judged by how cute the guys are, frankly I am eager to know everything

Bravo! You've accomplished more than I have. I've only looked up certain penalties in the rule book, and did some internet research on what each players job is on the ice. I agree that I am eager to know as much as I can.

Prolifik21 wrote:

Finally a thread of "real" talk, not the usual jock-riding that goes on.

Amen! I joined this forum to seek answers, ask questions, gain knowledge and share opinions. There should be more "real talk".

mikeandcindy wrote:

wrote: The fans that are knowledgeable about the game, meaning they understand the strategies, positional play, etc., are the ones that have been booing the poor performances.

This is the fan I want to be. I don't know if I could gather enough courage to boo one of our own, but I'm guessing if he's really screwing up I could yell a slander or two.

kitty_witty wrote:

I have also come across a lot of "fans" who are more interested in the guys then they are the plays.

I think there's way too many of these fans, but fortunately, they're only around for a couple games until they find some new boys elsewhere. You have no idea how happy I am that my daughters like the game for the game and not so they can jock on the players. Granted, they think a couple of them are cuter than others but who doesn't? I'd have to leave them at home if they made an "I love you" sign though.

Leanne wrote:

I agree though, lets get to the play offs already.

YES!