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Your name: Takako Kawai How you found us: Yahoo From: Japan Time: 28 February 1997 08:49 Comments: Hello from Japanese Storm fans! As we are so far away from Manchester, we can't go and see the games. But that doesn't mean our love will die away! Me and my friend used to live in Manchester and went to every home games. Block 109, row C, seat 6+7 were our usual seats. Thinking back, it was the best days of my life. I miss Manchester and Storm so much and hoping to go back soon. If you want to drop me a line, I'll be at Takako2@msn.com Love you, Jago!!!!! |
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Your name: Hockeymaster Your Web site: Hockey Scouting Profile How you found us: I have no idea how I got here! From: P.O. Box #278 - Deerfield, Massachusetts 01342 - U.S.A. Time: 27 February 1997 13:18 Comments: Would you be interested in exchanging links? Do you know anyone who might be interested in our company's service? Please let us know. Thank-you. Sincerely, Hockey Scouting Profile http://www.hockeyscoutingprofile.com hockeymaster@hockeyscoutingprofile.com |
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Your name: heather How you found us: I have no idea how I got here! From: MANCHESTER!! Time: 27 February 1997 12:01 Comments: You finally got the photos working just two questions: 1. Why in the full length shot of Ruby does he look as if hes got a leg growing out of his bottom 2. What is wrong with the macarena? (ha ha) |
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Your name: lisa brown How you found us: uk.sport.ice-hockey From: Bury, Manchester. Now in IPSWICH Time: 26 February 1997 08:47 Comments: I think you are great and I love you all especially DALE JAGO and MIKE MORIN. WRITE TO ME YOU SEXY BLOKES ON: 74 Pearson Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP3 8NW. |
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Your name: Simon Sandiford-Mitchell Your Web site: INTER THE STORM How you found us: I've been here before! From: Manchester - but not today! Time: 26 February 1997 08:32 Comments: Can you believe I'm in Kensington Olympia in London at the Windows Show 97 and I've found some Internet terminals!! Just had to check out the web site...! Oh well....back on the train shortly.... Simon |
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Your name: Ville Hytönen How you found us: Other ice hockey Web pages (let me know below) From: Finland Time: 26 February 1997 01:31 Comments: Storm rules |
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Your name: MISCONDUCT! How you found us: I've been here before! From: Prestwich Time: 25 February 1997 10:16 Comments: HEY! SIMON WE'RE DOING THE MACARENA ON THE GUESTBOOK! AND YOU DIDN'T EVEN KNOW ABOUT IT!! The play-offs look like this:- Tuesday 4 March - away to Newcastle Saturday 8 March - away to Cardiff Sunday 9 March - home to Newcastle Wednesday 12 March - away to Ayr Thursday 13 March - home to Cardiff Sunday 16 March - home to Ayr Thats if the Manchester Evening News is correct! Thankyou Kindly MISCONDUCT! |
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Your name: Simon S-M Your Web site: INTER THE STORM How you found us: Just Surfed On In! From: Manchester Time: 25 Fenruary 1997 04:28 Comments: Re: the new action photos. Ooops! I've checked the directory that I thought I'd uploaded the files to and they aren't there. I'll have to do them all again, so expect them in a couple of days! Has anyone listened to the sound clips of the commentary that me and the Radid Bee did? I know some of the quality is poor and the size is quite big but they do work at least! Oh yes and while I'm here...will the people using this guestbook as a dump for their rubbish please stop it. I know I said I didn't mind HTML tags like br and hr and bold and flash but I don't want images and allsorts of drivel in here thanks! Talk about ice hockey or leave your comments about the page. If you want to leave a private message to me, there is now the message feature on the signing page - just tick the box. If you want to advertise your web page with more than the link next to your name, then that is OK (I don't mind banner images as long as they are not obtrusive) but keep it relevent!! Rant over.... I think the play-off fixtures for Storm have been announced - does anyone know them? I'll add them to the fixture list by the end of the week, so if you check back here before then hopefully someone will have posted them!! By the way, if you leave me a private message, I will read it and respond if necessary, but the message will not be transfered over into the Copy of the Guestbook as there's not much point in it staying there really, just in case you wonder where your posting has gone to. Simon |
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Your name: MISCONDUCT! How you found us: I've been here before! From: Prestwich Time: 24 February 1997 15:13 Comments: 6-2! 6-2! 6-2! 6-2! 6-2! 6-2! 6-2! 6-2! 6-2! 6-2! In case you missed it, it was Storm 6 Steelers 2!!!! What was wrong with Nicholson...did he leave his whistle in Cardiff! Thankyou Kindly! MISCONDUCT! |
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Your name: ZED How you found us: I have no idea how I got here! From: Stockport Time: 24 February 1997 11:38 Comments: OK here's the lowdown on what players are going where. Brad Rubachuck is going to Wimbledon F.C. - they feel they need to beef up their physical presence. Ruggles is going to Manchester City (They can't play either). Dale Jago is emmigrating to Mars, David Smith is opening a caravan park, John Lawless is opening a dental practice and the rest of the boys are going to be bought by Sheffield Steelers as they're about the only guys sheffield haven't bought. |
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Your name: MIKE How you found us: I've been here before! From: MANCHESTER Time: 24 February 1997 11:31 Comments: It's working..left a near novel on here the other day and it didn't make it through, never mind. Hi Hollie, glad you liked what i wrote!! Don't get me wrong I do rate Poole I just think he's a little too easily knocked off the puck...Your objections seemed rather strongly heartfelt..are you his girlfriend/mum/sister or some such thing?? (I'm kidding). Anyway I wasn't whinging n moaning just giving my views on some of the goings on and standards of personnel at the Nynex..that's what this page is here for isn't it airing views n opinions. Oh and I wouldn't say I had one particular favourite player ..I was defending Byram purely coz I think he was a good player and if you work out his stats I suspect he'd be in the top 3 scorers in our squad. Anyway good result against Sheffield and with only four defencemen, coops is looking very good, lets hope they can keep this up for the play-offs. |
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Your name: MIKE How you found us: I've been here before! From: MANCHESTER Time: 24 February 1997 11:18 Comments: Well what an experience..great crowd..good game..great result..morin/lindsay/cooper/rubachuk all played well and worked their **** off and even Poole had a good game...only kidding hollie.. there might be hope yet for the play offs |
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Your name: Martin How you found us: I've been here before! From: Manchester Time: 24 February 1997 10:27 Comments: Mr. Insider I would be very greatful if u gave me some info. into the storm players that are going ou ie Jago Ruggles Finnie? Finnie is rumoured to be far from happy so if u could give me some info also do u know which NHL teams are taking part in the international tournament? |
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Your name: heather lee How you found us: I've been here before! From: MANCHESTER!!!! (6-2) ha ha Time: 24 February 1997 10:24 Comments: Wow what a game and in front of Sky too! Simon: a:your'e photos still aren't working B: I didn't really want to know why Jeff (Seb) was a tart, but now I know thanks to Misconduct Ta Heather |
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Your name: Adam Kendrick Your Web site: Novartis How you found us: Storm match programme From: Poynton, Cheshire Time: 24 February 1997 05:10 Comments: Private message |
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Name: Ian Referred by: StormWEB From: MANCHESTER Time: 23 February 1997 14:31 Comments: Great game, Great result, Who the *** are Newcastle the have let us down (won't drink any more Newcastle Brown) We wont have another crack at the Rusty Steelers (they wont qualify if they play like they did tonight. Well done Manchester Storm (Whoose its behind you if any Steeler fan reads this) Ha Ha. |
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Name: Ed Burns Website: Unofficial Home Page of the San Fransisco 49ers Referred by: GeoCities From: Rhode Island Time: 23 February 1997 11:00 Comments: How did you get the words to pass through at the bottom of the screen? Cool Graphics!!!!!!!! |
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Name: John Finnie Website: Time: 23 February 1997 07:33 Comments: Windows NT Magazine |
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Name: AK 47 Referred by: GeoCities From: Bracknell Time: 23 February 1997 05:32 Comments: Manchester were severley cained last night by the mighty Bracknell Bees. Bernie was outstanding. Could you tell me why all Storm supporters only go to watcha game to dance ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? |
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Name: Alex the Rabid Bee Website: Beewitched - The Home of Beeing sixth (for tonight, anyway!) From: Bracknell Time: 22 February 1997 15:12 Comments: . Don't have any other details as yet. So the battle for sixth spot will continue until tomorrow, and I think I'll be cheering on the steelers! :-)) Incidentally, is the Heather who signs this guestbook the one who wrote in to IHNR? Cheers, Alex the Rabid Bee |
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Name: John Time: 22 February 1997 12:42 Comments: (some deleted drivel) |
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Name: Insider @ The Nynex Website: Lower than a dwarf on his knees - It's Insider Referred by: Melbourne Dolphins page From: Under The Stairs off Block 103 - Home Of The HardCore Storm Fans!!! Time: 22 February 1997 12:41 Comments: Latest Score - Bees 4 Storm 3 - BOOOOOOO! |
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Name: Insider @ The Nynex Website: Lower than a dwarf on his knees - It's Insider Referred by: Melbourne Dolphins page From: Under The Stairs off Block 103 - Home Of The HardCore Storm Fans!!! Time: 22 February 1997 12:39 Comments: Greetings fellow Stormsters, can't wait for Kovacs vs Lindsey - the re match tomorrow when the Squeelers are in town. For your info the match is TOTALLY SOLD OUT - so all you Squeelers fans who, 2 season's ago sang "You'll never fill the Nynex" - stick that up your Steely Dan - 17,500 is almost 3 times your "Steel Shed" capacity. I'm off the understanding that there are 2 seats left on the Storm bench though, as Jago, and Bart Verstapulenanaindnd will not be playing. Not to worry we can all watch the Herr Jago next season in Berlin. |
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Name: Louise & Madeleine Referred by: Storm match programme From: Macclesfield Roller Hockey Team Time: 21 February 1997 06:15 Comments: WE LUV U, WELL DONE TO THE STORM FOR WORKING REALLY HARD AS A TEAM, TO GET THEMSELVES OFF THE BOTTOM OF THE SUPERLEAGUE. ALTHOUGH THEY HAVE NOT FINISHED NEAR THE TOP, LIKE A LOT OF PEOPLE THOUGHT THEY WOULD, THEY HAVE NOT FINISHED LAST. THEY NOW GO INTO THE PLAYOFFS, AND HOPEFULLY WE HAVE NOT YET SEEN THE LAST OF THE WINNING MATCHES FOR THIS SEASON! p.s. ERIC RAYMOND, JOHN FINNIE, DALE JAGO, CRAIG WOODCROFT, BRAD TURNER. We love you all. (especially JOHN FINNIE) |
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Your name: Wishing Your Web site: Wishing On A Storm How you found us: GeoCities From: Under The Apple & Pears. Time: 20 February 1997 11:11 Comments: Latest Score Storm 1 Devils 0 - Morin after 33 secs!!! YES!!! |
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Your name: Simon Sandiford-Mitchell Your Web site: INTER THE STORM How you found us: I've been here before! From: Manchester Time: 20 February 1997 04:54 Comments: I'm going to the Bracknell v Storm game this weekend along with London Broncos v Bradford in the afternoon. Then I'll be back for Salford v Paris St Germain and then Storm v Steelers. Therefore I won't be able to update the pages until maybe Monday night. If any kind person would post the scores here as soon as they happen it would be greatly appreciated as lots of people visit just after games expecting me to have already updated the pages!! Thanks, Simon |
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Your name: Julia Todd How you found us: GeoCities From: Wythenshawe, Manchester Time: 19 February 1997 02:42 Comments: Good Luck for the game on Sunday 23rd Feb. I'll be there to cheer you on. |
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Your name: Warren Skinkis How you found us: UK Index From: Trenton, Ontario, Canada Time: 18 February 1997 17:47 Comments: You have a great Web site on the Storm. My Mom & Dad are from Manchester and my Nana & Grandad are still in Manchester. They told me about the Storm because I play hockey too. I am 10 years old & play Junior Atom level. Next year I want to try for Rep hockey for the TMHA (Trenton Minor Hockey Assoc.) I follow the Belleville Bulls of the OHL and Colorado Avalanche in the NHL. Bye for now. Go Storm Go!!!!! Warren #4 |
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Your name: MISCONDUCT! How you found us: I've been here before! From: Prestwich Time: 18 February 1997 16:00 Comments: MISCONDUCT! TOP TIP FOR STORM! At Cardiff on Thursday, try to shoot the puck into the top of the net. Stevie Lyle is quick to cover the low ice but,not so quick at the top of the net. Thankyou Kindly! MISCONDUCT! ps. Insider, Which stairs do you hide under exactly?? |
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Your name: Frank Asher How you found us: Yahoo From: Kalamazoo, Michigan (USA) Time: 18 February 1997 12:41 Comments: Just wanted to say hello to my old friend John Finnie, if any of you know john, tell him Frank said hello and what the hell he's doing in Britian! He is a fine goaltender though, and I hope he is doing well. If your out there john, hi, its been almost three years! |
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Your name: SCOTT YOUNG How you found us: Storm Pics From: AYR Time: 18 February 1997 06:36 Comments: AS YOU KNOW I PLAY FOR THE EAGLES HA HA HA, KICK YOUR ASS NEXT TIME WE PLAY YOU YA BAS |
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Your name: Simon Sandiford-Mitchell Your Web site: Inter The Storm How you found us: From Geocities From: Manchester Time: 18 February 1997 04:54 Comments: If that Dale Jago message is for real then you should have left your e-mail address. If you want to send me a private mail to simon.sm@zetnet.co.uk, I have a few people (including your relatives in Canada like Glenn) who wanted your e-mail address but I said that I didn't think you had one. People have been telling me that you have stopped going to the Arches now. If you're still contracted to the Storm, you should still be going to the functions. I hope you'll be at the Presentations Night. There are many fans that want to say goodbye before you go to Germany. About the new pictures - yes that is my fault - I have linked them to the wrong place. That'll teach me to update the pages at 3.00AM! It'll be fixed by tomorrow. By the way, if you want to do a "carriage return" in this Guestbook, pressing return doesn't work. You have to type br with triangle brackets round it (over the . and ,) and that does the return for you. I've done two br's to leave a blank line. Simon |
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Your name: Heather How you found us: I've been here before! From: MANCHESTER Time: 17 February 1997 12:33 Comments: What a great game last night (even if we were sat in the middle of the Bracknell fans). By the way some of the photos on the photo page don't work. Cheers Heather |
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Your name: dale jago How you found us: rec.sport.hockey From: canada Time: 17 February 1997 12:29 Comments: Look lets get one thing straight dale jago (myself) will be making the final agreements about going to my german league and at the moment I cannot specify which team at the moment my agent has told be to keep quiet till the final agreements. Where as hilton and johnny are not going anywhere they are staying put and that will be final anyway for the next season, after that I dont really know. |
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Your name: Fighter Your Web site: Fight Night! How you found us: Sheffield Steelers page From: Under The Stairs @ The Nynex Arena, Manchester Time: 17 February 1997 12:04 Comments: Respect to Jeffrey Lyndsay for putting up a good fight against that goon Kovacs. Next time, kick him in the gonads!!! |
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Your name: Insider Your Web site: Stories, Rumours and inside information How you found us: Melbourne Dolphins page From: Under The Stairs @ The Nynex Arena, Manchester Time: 17 February 1997 12:02 Comments: Brad Rubachuk a skillful player? When Bradley joined the Storm last year there was little doubting his ability to score goals and play/fight hard, he was quoted as saying that he was glad to move to Manchester as he was used to play against stiffer opposition, well what happened? No 1 points this season (so far) is Craig Woodcroft who was playing defence for the first 7 matches through injuries to Jago, Cooper and Barnes's unfortunate accident with a tree (and too much beer methinks). Rubachuk talks a good fight but when it comes down to it he bottles it, for instance when faced with Nicky Chinn on Thursday he wouldn't have said boo to a goose! On Hilton "THE POACHER" Ruggles, well I never thought he has played well since moving from the Devils (where I agree he WAS a goal scoring machine), he was never motivated last year, I understand that as he had moved down a league and playing the Solihull Barons on a wet n windy tuesday evening in November doesn't sound quite as good as playing in the B & H finals! Over the last few games though he has suprised me, not just in his reluctance to foul or get sent off but also in his determination to go forward even though he is having a poor season (by his standards). If we were playing in the NHL (I wish!) he would be ideal, coming good at the end of the season, but were not, and so Ruggles should be determined to score in the beginning of the season (even if it's raining and we've got to play at the pit of a rink on Lower Parliment St!!!) Shawn Byram, what a joke, the guy was a constant whinger, whoever wrote the crap about his strength and power, I saw him against Chris Brant & Rubachuk last year, plenty of mouth but no bottle. When he's up against the likes of Milan Figalo (however you spell his dumb ass name) he was a great fighter, but hey, against a 40 year old bloke who doesn't want to fight even Nick Poole would look good!!!! (sorry Nick) ps The tournement at the start of next season should feature the Ottawa Senators and the Philly Flyers! Cool!! |
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Name: Andrew Mullen Referred by: Storm Blitz From: Bury, Manchester Time: 17 February 1997 04:11 Comments: Compliments on the site, it's excellent |
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Your name: Hollie How you found us: I've been here before! From: Manchester Time: 16 February 1997 04:58 Comments: OK Mike you think you know it all huh? Well you think Byram was a strong force on the ice you must be joking, you obviously weren't at Bracknell last season when we beat them 8-7 Shawn Byram picked a fight with one of their guys and then ran away!!!!! The Bracknell player chased him around their rink for about 5 minutes and that's not my idea of strength, Byram was lucky not to slip in him own crap!!!!!!!, he talked such a good fight and then ran away, for a guy of his size and ability I would expect a little more than that. Don't get me wrong last season he looked brilliant but that was against a lower calibre of opposition, sadly for him he was found lacking this season, in a higher standard. Nick Poole might not be the biggest guy in the league or one to pick a fight, but his effort and work ethic is never less than 110%, the same could not be said for Shawn at times, and to say that Nick ran out of ideas is a load of rubbish, Nick is a very fast skillful player and one that the Storm are lucky to have. Like you I'll believe all these rumours of players comings and goings when I see them, because like you I was also a Trafford Metros fan and you're right the Storm do need a big strong solid guy who's willing to take on other players if he has to. But Nick wasn't brought here to do that he was brought here as a fast skating skilful playmaker, which is what he is. So next time I think you should keep your comments about Nick Poole to yourself and concentrate on giving the team some support, insted of whinging and moaning just because your favourite player has gone. |
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Your name: N P FAIRCLOUGH How you found us: GeoCities From: 18 LOWER DRAKE FOLD DAISY HILL BL5 2RE Time: 16 February 1997 04:22 Comments: VERY GOOD SITE |
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Your name: Mike Fitch How you found us: I've been here before! From: MANCHESTER!!!!! Time: 15 February 1997 08:28 Comments: The pages are great, the team is great (esecially against Sheffeild on Thursday) WHAT MORE DO I NEED TO SAY? |
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Your name: MIKE From: MANCHESTER Time: 15 February 1997 07:12 Comments: OK TO THE PERSON WHO WAS ASKING WHY LAWLESS HASN'T BEEN PLAYING DAVIE SMITH - TRY BECAUSE HE'S BEEN INJURED. TO THE PERSON WHO WAS ASKING WHY BYRAM IS SO POPULAR AND SUGGESTING THAT POOLE IS BETTER. CHECK OUT THE STATS. BYRAM GOT FAR MORE POINTS...YES EVEN AT SUPERLEAGUE LEVEL...POOLE IS A FAST N SKILLFUL SKATER AND GOOD STICK HANDLER...BUT HE'S TOO LIGHTWEIGHT AND GETS KNOCKED OFF THE PUCK TOO EASILY...HE ALSO OFTEN LOOKS AS THOUGH HE'S GOING TO GO ALL THE WAY TO THE NET...ONLY TO RUN OUT OF STEAM/IDEAS...BYRAM SCORED GOALS AND SET UP MANY MORE...HE ALSO HAD THE PHYSIQUE TO BE EFFECTIVE AGAINST BIG OPPOSITION-INCIDENTALY I FEEL THAT'S SOMETHING ELSE THE STORM COULD DO WITH..SOME MORE SIZE..BRAD TURNER LOOKS VERY IMPRESSIVE N CALM AND ASSURED..INTERESTING READING ALL THESE SUPPOSED PLAYER MOVEMENTS..SEEN AND HEARD IT ALL BEFORE WJHILE FOLLOWING THE TRAFFORD METROS..I'LL BELIEVE IT WHEN THE GUYS IN QUESTION ARE/AREN'T ON THE ICE..I WOULD WELCOME BACK BYRAM THOUGH....AND FINALLY FOR ALL THE CRITICS OF JOHN LAWLESS I WOULD JUST SAY LOOK AT HIS LONG TERM TRACK RECORD...NUFF SAID..LET'S HOPE FOR A BETTER SEASON NEXT YEAR..OH BY THE WAY DOES ANYONE ELSE AGREE IT'S TOO SOON FOR THE SUPERLEAGUE? TOO FEW TEAMS..SOME ARENAS NOT REALLY UP TO STANDARD-I MEAN NOTTINGHAM (TITTER, TITTER) THE PUCK GETS STUCK UNDER THE BOARDS?!?!??? |
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Your name: Bazza How you found us: Storm Info From: Manchester Time: 14 February 1997 16:39 Comments: Storm Versus Steelers What a game!!!! Even Ruggles played well. But NICK POOLE WAS BRILLIANT!!! Also why doesn't John Lawless play Dave Smith he is one of the fastest skaters we`ve got. I agree with all the comments about the Nynex - I go to watch the ice hockey not to dance or do mexican waves. Oh will someone get the women with the drums to : i: SHUT UP ii: Cover up there are children out there, Granada will have to put their show out after 9 PM soon Anyway Good Luck in the Play-offs Storm. |
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Your name: Jay How you found us: Yahoo From: St. John's, NF Time: 14 February 1997 14:44 Comments: This is for Dickie eyes (Penney). I'm going to school in Ottawa so if you're around this way in the summer give me a call! Look My number up in the directory! |
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Your name: Terry How you found us: Yahoo From: London Time: 14 February 1997 12:42 Comments: It really annoys me in Powerplay when the Manchester correspondent, 'Chris Murray' goes on about how many supporters they get. When I have seen them at Bracknell, there is only about thirty of them. Even the Lee Valley Whalers (defunct) would take more travelling supporters than this and we only used to have 600 at home. Surely with the amount of money you have spent, you should be doing better. A good coach such as Brian Smith, would have used the money more wisely and hence done better in the league. |
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Your name: STORMY How you found us: Beewitched From: MANCHESTAAA Time: 14 February 1997 10:49 Comments: yes, yes, yes, what a brill game! Well done lads! Hi to Jamie (Hershay, Pennsylvania, USA) Brad is just fine at Manchester and is a great contributor to the team, it's great to hear Brad has fans from everywhere!!! And you have deffo picked the right team to support!!!!! Keep in touch !! So the game last night, would anyone agree that STORM was robbed of their 3-2 win? Lets hope that the steelers bring more than that one song with them next time!!! come on people lets have some comments!!!! see ya thanx STORMY |
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Your name: Judith How you found us: I've been here before! From: Manchester Time: 13 February 1997 17:58 Comments: Just wondered if anyone saw the so called high stick incident that cost Manchester the game. And if they did...Who was it and (excuse my ignorance) why was nobody given a penalty for it? I am assuming that it was a Storm player and to have the goal taken away was enough. Well done lads! a brilliant game from start to finish! Keep it up! It was 3-2 in my eyes! Judy ps.Is it just me or are all refs anti-Manchester? |
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Your name: Hollie How you found us: I've been here before! From: Manchester Time: 13 February 1997 15:29 Comments: OK 'Inside' and Richard T Penn, I read your comments on players coming and staying etc and coaching changes, I find what you wrote to be like a script from Jackanory, particularly as Ruggles has a guaranteed contract for next season that was agreed at the start of this season, also what you said about Rubachuk, is completely unconvincing, considering Solihull are known to have money troubles and will probably still be playing out of Hobs Moat Road next season. Why on Earth would a player from Manchester want to leave to go to Hobs Moat Road??? You've obviously never been there because if you had you wouldn't write such rubbish, I can't wait until the next episode of your 'insight' |
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Your name: Jamie How you found us: Storm Pics From: Hershey, Pennsylvania USA Time: 13 February 1997 13:55 Comments: I was in desperate search of Brad Rubachuk and I stumbled across this page. I am a huge hockey fan and an even bigger fan of Ruby's. Since it is highly unlikely that I will ever attend a game in Manchester the internet has kept me informed of his progress. If any of you regular Storm fans out there ever get the opportunity to read this, please tell Brad I said "Hello". If by some lucky chance you ever get to see this Brad, I miss watching you play out there. The American Hockey League isn't the same without you. Now I have a new team to cheer for, GO STORM!!! |
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Name: Moriarty Referred by: I've been here before! From: Manchester Time: 13 February 1997 06:46 Comments: Hmmmm. I take the point about the PA and the constant leaping and dancing. I'd rather watch what's going on on the ice and yes! The idiots who insist on starting Mexican Waves whilst play is in progress need shooting. Once again I want to watch the Hockey. However......(there's always a but) as I said before, *supporting* your team means just that. Support. It does not mean a torrent of insults at selected players for their (perceived) inadequacies. Sitting behind people who constantly complain ruins the match for me. The people resonsible may, or may not, be the nicest people in the world but you spoil the game for me. Sorry, but that's my opinion. |
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Name: Dafydd Referred by: I've been here before! From: Manchester Time: 12 February 1997 07:33 Comments: A couple of points to raise: firstly, I agree with Jonny's observations about the 'atmosphere' at the Stormshelter. I do not, however, agree that we need a change - yet. Please remember that ice hockey on this scale is brand new in Manchester, and it will take time to develop. I believe that efforts ARE underway to educate the fans, but teenagers need the fun and excitement of being a part of a big crowd. The novelty value has yet to wear off. I have been a Devils supporter (when JL had just started the team), and a Steelers supporter (again, just as the team started.). They had the same problems there then, and now look at them. If what you want is a knowledgable crowd of mainly adults, then please remember that in five years (the length of time it took Devils to become as good as they are), most of this crowd will be in their twenties. Secondly, I agree that the mexican waves are annoying, but if play is in progress, it's easy enough to ignore them. Thirdly, about the program changes all those months ago; I disagree with most forms of censorship, but I happen to believe that JL grabbed the high moral ground on this issue. (Even if his language belied this fact.) If the Steelers want to be moaning, vindictive supporters (If you hate the Steelers, clap your hands...), they run the risk of alienating themselves from the rest of UK hockey fans. A joke is OK, but their editorial went too far, and any response to it would have vindicated it. Again, because our fan base is so young, I approve of JLs actions on the grounds that the sentiments proposed would not have given a good impression of the sport. One of the main reasons I enjoy the sport so much is the friendliness of the fans around the country. It would be a shame to spoil this cameraderie before the youngsters sampled it. Some other points to raise; I had heard from somewhere that Ruggles and Cooper were the only two to have signed contracts for next season. I hope Ruggles carries on improving. Since we have so much to say about the music etc at the Nynex, how about offering some suggestions. I would like to see a change in the pre match music, something with a little more obvious drum beat. Remember Lulea? With the Bears head? How about it? |
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Name: Jonny Referred by: I've been here before! Time: 11 February 1997 13:15 Comments: Good to hear from you 'Inside'. Nice to know that I'm not the only boring old (21) fart out there. What you say about Lawless and Byram is interesting and we'll have to wait and see how things pan out over the summer though the predictions you make are quite believable and make sense though I question the wisdom of bringing back Byram. Yes, he's popular but we really need a faster skating forward like Nick Poole to take his place to give us some offensive penetration. Byram is really too slow to cut it in the Super League. I'd be interested to hear what you've heard on the team line up for next year. I too had heard about Jago leaving (has he played his last game for the Storm?) and I've got it on good authority from one of the players who would rather remain anonymous that Ruggles might well be leaving as will Jeff Lindsay and that Vegas Finnie is far from happy. Couple this with the players we're bound to get rid of then that only really leaves Vanstaalduinen, Turner, Poole, Woodcroft and Cooper (he's contracted for next season) as probables for next term. What does everyone else reckon? |
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Name: John Finnies #1 Fan!! Referred by: StormWEB From: Manchester Time: 11 February 1997 08:51 Comments: Great pages on the STORM!! I wish that you had more pictures of the team!! especially john finnie! Thanks to my sister for letting me use her e-mail address and giving me the opportunity to surf the net via her university!! Shame the season is nearly over, hope we'll do better next season - hopefully we'll have a stronger team by then and we'll have ditched lightning Jack!!! My sister's boyfriend also hopes that we get rid of Ruggles too. hmmmm!! Bye for now! Nicola. |
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Your name: Inside Your Web site: Inside The Nynex, The Life Love and Lies of the Storm! How you found us: Peerless Movie Collection From: A dark corner where no-one can see but every one hears! Time: 11 February 1997 05:57 Comments: Time to stand on my soapbox! I quite agree with the comment regarding "the Nynex is becoming stale". I also find the away matches to be great as the enthusiasm from the travelling fans, the sad B's, and even the 'mouthy' fans creates a more exciting prospect than a bunch of 14 year olds dancing up and down every 30 seconds. Don't get me wrong I think hockey should be a family affair but I do wonder as to how many people go for the naff songs (ie Marcarena) instead of watching the hockey itself. The commentary is ok, but I dislike the way in which the fans only sing when told to. ABOVE all the most infuriating factor is the braindead morons, who insist on counting down from 10 to 1 to start a mexican wave. Once or twice a match is OK but they try and start one every 5 minutes. Having been to Denver and watched the Avalanche, I think we should go back to the old organs music, and every now and then have a sample song. Methinks the songs should be updated every 6 months or so. (Before you say - sod off you old git - I'm 26!!!!!!) Finally, I think it's a great idea that McDonalds should be allowed to open at the Nynex, hopefully Ogdens will lower their prices in regard to the catering! P.S. More rumours from the Insider: A small international tournament will be happening before the start of the next season featuring the Storm, Steelers and 2 NHL sides, as soon as I hear who I'll let you know! Also, Jago HAS signed for a German Elite League side...Berlin maybe? Shaun Byram will be wearing his beloved no 16 shirt for the Storm next season. I spoke to a "contact" within Ogden's and he told me that as he was such a popular player and as John Lawless will NOT be coach next season (he will be general manager ONLY) Byram will be welcomed back with "open arms" - I think the new coach will be joining the Storm from the Italian Elite League - any ideas who? If you require more Storm home truths let me know via this page!!!! |
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Your name: Michael Ellis How you found us: Yahoo From: Bury Time: 11 February 1997 02:42 Comments: I think the Storm is ace. My favourite player is Hilton Ruggles. He scores crucial goals and is all round a great player!!!! John Lawless is GOD!!!!!!!!! |
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Your name: Jonny How you found us: I've been here before! From: Manc Time: 10 February 1997 17:00 Comments: I've followed the Storm for two seasons now - all home games and most away games. Is it just me that's getting a bit tired of the atmosphere at the Nynex. Every week - same songs, same John Hammond script, same drum rhythms and the same eerie silence when the team aren't playing well. It's true that we have the best building and it's true that we have the most fans (most under 16). But it seems to me that the ice hockey takes second place at Nynex and that is not the way it should be. The atmosphere at away games (even though the venues are smaller) are created by knowledgeable hockey fans reacting to the hockey and NOT the PA. The self-styled Sad B's and the ex-Trafford Metro's fans have come in for a lot of stick in other forums and this is unfair. I fall into neither of the above categories and have no vested interest but thay are amongst the friendliest people I've met with the Storm and theyreally know and love their hockey - so lay off! Sign up on the guest book and lets stimulate some proper debate on these topics. |
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Your name: Moriarty How you found us: GeoCities From: Manchester Time: 9 February 1997 18:04 Comments: Nice one Lads! I watched the Panthers on Sky last night and thought we might be in trouble.....I hereby nominate Nottingham as my second team. The players are great and so are the fans!!! Hats off to all of you.......Moriarty. |
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Your name: Damian Your Web site: Preston Courier Company How you found us: I've been here before! From: Preston Time: 9 February 1997 16:51 Comments: Manchester Storm 4 - Nottingham Panthers 2 Looked a bit ropey at the start, but we soon settled down and totally outplayed the Panthers. A good performance from the boys. Good to be off the bottom of the table again. |
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Name: Moriarty Referred by: GeoCities From: Ohhhh Manchester, definitely.... Time: 7 February 1997 19:11 Comments: Hey! Sad Bs. Just because you've sponsored an entire player (wooooh!) doesn't give you the right to bad mouth the rest of the team. Give the lads some support, why don't you. Especially you in the daft hat. I will not now sit in blocks 114 or 115. Your endless diatribe ruins the match for me. I'll be over in 103 or 104 if you want me.........Moriarty. |
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Name: The Thundergirls Website: Thundergirls go techno Referred by: StormWEB From: THUNDER & LIGHTNING FANZINE Time: 7 February 1997 17:30 Comments: HI SWEETIES - JUST THOUGHT WE WOULD DROP BY TO LET YOU ALL KNOW THAT THE NEW ISSUE OF THUNDER & LIGHTNING WILL BE ON SALE AT THE NOTTINGHAM GAME ON SUNDAY. NOW WITH A MASSIVE 32 PAGES INCLUDING AN UNCENSORED INTERVIEW WITH HILTON RUGGLES. SO GET YOURSELVES INTO SKATE ATTACK BEFORE THE GAME AND CHECK IT OUT. BYE FOR NOW. HUGS AND KISSES THE THUNDERGIRLS P.S. IF YOU WANT TO KNOW THE ANSWER TO EVERY GIRLS QUESTION REGARDING THE PLAYERS, THE TRUTH IS REVEALED.... |
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Name: FIL & (EDD) Referred by: I've been here before! From: DUKINFIELD Time: 7 February 1997 11:15 Comments: What`s going on, we are getting as bad as Man City. IS John Lawless another Alan Ball???? Pull it together STORM. Good luck on Sunday against the Panthers - I'll be waving EDD from BLOCK 111. |
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Name: Simon S-M Website: INTER THE STORM Referred by: I've been here before! From: Manchester Time: 7 February 1997 09:47 Comments: We lost 6-3 at Basingstoke on Thursday - we'd better improve for the Panthers game on Sunday. If you were wondering what was (and still is to a lesser extent) up with the front page of Inter The Storm, well I decided to be lazy and update the page through an online editor. Then I didn't bother to check if it had worked or not. The online editor (which I won't be using again) changed all the settings and fonts to stupid things and totally ruined the page. I've tidied it up the best I can without starting the page from scratch, and it will be re-done over the weekend. |
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Name: Emma Referred by: I have no idea how I got here! From: Melbourne, currently in Singapore Time: 7 February 1997 06:33 Comments: Manchester Storm rock the house |
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Name: paul foster Referred by: Storm match programme From: FAILSWORTH, MANCHESTER Time: 7 February 1997 04:04 Comments: not doing to well this season lads. pull your socks up. all the best |
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Name: STORMY Referred by: Choose from this list From: MANCHESTAAAA Time: 6 February 1997 12:33 Comments: Hello everyone! This is to Kj? I TOO HATE THE SUMMER!! Keep hockey, and all year round thing PPLLEEAAASSSEEE!!! Good game last night! We were unlucky! It's great to see Vegas back on form! NEXT TIME COBRAS, NEXT TIME!! THNX STORMY |
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Name: MISCONDUCT! Referred by: I've been here before! From: Prestwich Time: 6 February 1997 10:53 Comments: RE: The comments we left about Nicholson....THE SAME GOES FOR YOU TOO CARSON!! (you may not be a Seagull but you are very anti Manchester) Thankyou Kindly MISCONDUCT! P.S. No! We did not sponsor these penalties either Liz! |
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Name: the artist formaly known as Maria! Referred by: Choose from this list From: the ladies loo at the arches Time: 6 February 1997 10:32 Comments: Sorry John!! luv maz! |
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Name: George 'the devil' Nicholson Referred by: Choose from this list From: Cardiff or Hell as the case may be Time: 6 February 1997 10:30 Comments: O.K. you guys at the storm found me out, yep I am the guy Shannon Hope modeled the Shirts off, yep I have no sense of direction and Paul Heavey did pay me a large amount of cash to make them calls last week. Not that I was being bias or anything! |
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Name: Kj Referred by: Choose from this list From: Where the sun always shines!!! Time: 6 February 1997 10:25 Comments: Who ever the idiot is in block 109 who persists to bang on the plexi glass and then try to start a mexican wave, whilst ruby is trying to take a face off could they please be escorted to the oppositions bench. thanx. To all the people that called Finnie during are No D games, EAT YOUR WORDS, and Weep, the D's back and Finnies Never been away!! #30 #1 please can people stop reminding me we have only 5 home games left, I HATE SUMMER!! |
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Name: Simon Sandiford-Mitchell Website: INTER THE STORM Referred by: I've been here before! From: Manchester Time: 6 February 1997 04:52 Comments: I can't believe that we blew it yesterday. Two goals from Jago though got him Man of the Match. Apart from occasional spells of good play he still looked like he wasn't bothered - and why should he be if he's already signed for another team? In the programme John Lawless said that the players should "play pretty hockey" they should go and shoot as that's the only way to score. Well Mr Lawless how about telling your players that not us. There was a slight improvement against Newcastle but hardly stunning. I was watching Lawless for some of the match and counted a number of opportunities that he could have said "Well done" or "What the **** are you playing at?" to his players just after a line change or during a stoppage in play. Surely this is beneficial to the team. But no. He just stood there with his arms folded staring into space as usual. Colin Downie was playing in Number 35 in the game also as Jason Wood has had to return to Cardiff. That was like old times! Newcastle looked really lethargic again just like last week when we won 5-3 - how they are so high in the table I'll never know. In theory, before last night's game, Storm could have still finished 3rd in the league and Newcastle could still finish bottom if all results went the right way - I think that might have changed now! We need to beat Basingstoke tonight to make sure that we won't end up bottom (well it won't make sure but it'll go a way to making sure) and if we lose we WON'T be bottom despite what nearly all the tables will say including teletext and the match programme - the table is sorted on GAMES WON and THEN goal difference if that is equal. Storm are currently on 11 wins and Basingstoke 9 - and Bison have played more games than Storm and there's 2 points between them. I'm going to watch Storm play away at Bracknell on Sat 22 Feb - I've only ever been to away games at Blackburn and Sheffield so it should go good. The Storm programme claims that the game faces off at 5.15 but I reckon it's 6.00 as the programme is wrong about everything else. Anyway, come on Lawless - TALK TO YOUR TEAM - don't bottle it up inside you and then blast the players (possibly unnecessarily) in the period break. Watch out Panthers - we're out to stuff you on Sunday. Oh yes, about injuries - Bart is out until inbetween the last game (23 Feb) and the start of the play-offs, Raymond should be back for the Panthers game (Hmmmm does this mean Downie again against Bison?), David Smith is now back. That's it I think. Have you heard the sound clips yet? What do you think - the rest will be posted to the page on Friday night/Sat morning. The rest of the pages will not be updated until then either - Storm Blitz will go out on Saturday morning also. Simon |
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Name: Tommy Wilson Referred by: Storm Blitz From: Manchester Time: 6 February 1997 00:29 Comments: On my days off from watching Bolton Wanderers, the Manchester Arena is the place to be on a Stormy night. |
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Your name: jon How you found us: Sheffield Steelers page From: sheffield Time: 5 February 1997 02:12 Comments: Bad luck to Storm over Friday 31st game in Sheffield. Without Hibbert, Steelers could well have lost. The fans were brilliant also. They improved the atmosphere no end, and hopefully we'll see you in the play-offs. If not I'll be in the Nynex for the Finals. See you all then, and good luck in future, especially against Cardiff. |
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Your name: Craig McPhail, Ken Tangen, Kevin Turner Your Web site: Norman James Sports Posters and Photos How you found us: The Storm mailing list From: Oakville, Ontario, Canada Time: 4 February 1997 14:41 Comments: We just wanted to say hi to our buddy Brad Turner. Brad, if you get the chance give us a call. We can't wait to get your latest photos. Your fan club awaits. P.S. Sharon and Tania say Hi! |
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Your name: Miss Piggy How you found us: Yahoo Time: 4 February 1997 05:30 Comments: To Kermit. Hi there! Miss Piggy calling! Good luck for tomorrow darling, give us a grin if you see us (116 Row A) See you in the arches on Sunday love and kermit kisses xxx |
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Your name: Simon Sandiford-Mitchell Your Web site: INTER THE STORM How you found us: I've been here before! From: Manchester Time: 4 February 1997 05:23 Comments: The sound clips from the commentary of Storm v Bracknell are now on the sounds page - well 3 of the 21 clips are at the moment, the rest will be added at the end of the week. Simon |
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Name: MISCONDUCT! Referred by: I've been here before! From: Prestwich Time: 3 February 1997 14:26 Comments: Here's what we think about last night's match against Cardiff, Good game lad's! Here's what we think of Nicholson:- YOU BLEEPING CHEAT! THE ONLY ARMBANDS YOU SHOULD HAVE ARE THE INFLATABLE KIND!!! HOW DO YOU GET AWAY WITH DRIVING A LORRY (OR ANY VEHICLE AT ALL) WHEN YOU CAN'T EVEN SEE A PENALTY OFFENCE RIGHT IN FRONT OF YOU!! AND THEN YOU DISH OUT MISCONDUCTS WHEN A PLAYER POINTS OUT THAT YOU'VE MISSED SOMETHING! YOU WOULDN'T KNOW A PENALTY IF A PLAYER WAS SLASHING ON YOUR BOOTS!!! If this man can referee a game fairly then you can call us "The new signings for Storm!" Thankyou Kindly MISCONDUCT! P.S. He's a Seagull and anti Manchester not a Devil!! |
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Name: mike Referred by: Choose from this list From: Manchester (ish) Time: 3 February 1997 11:31 Comments: Shame Byram's gone...Shame Ruggles hasn't!! Are we gonna get any proven real impact players next season? Lyndsay's having a good season... Lots of effort out there maybe not quite enough talent...oh well there's always next season |
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Name: Stephen Holden Referred by: Choose from this list From: Manchester - But Study in Calgary Time: 3 February 1997 10:45 Comments: Hi Julie and Phil (and Edd!!). Flames won 3-0 on Saturday and play L.A. tonight. They could still make the playoffs in April!!! Good luck Storm for the rest of the season!!! |
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Name: Steve P. Referred by: GeoCities From: Heaton Park Time: 2 February 1997 17:16 Comments: I shouted it at the match, and I'll shout it here....Nicholson you cheat. Good game lads. Cardiff are good. Hats off to them. It's hard when you're playing against the Officials as well. All the best from Manchester. |
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Name: Cm Referred by: Choose from this list From: CA Time: 2 February 1997 14:27 Comments: Hey cool page I had a good time checking it out....come see my page and sign the guestbook: http://www.geocities.com/Colosseum/Field/3217 |
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Name: Inside The Nynex Website: More Gossip Via Richard T. Penn. Referred by: Fire on Ice From: Under The Stairs Time: 2 February 1997 13:33 Comments: Good to see Sean's gone, pitty Ruggles didn't call Lawless a little ****ing weasel as well! Still Guildford can't wait until next season when they get Hilton. Methinks Brad Rubaduck is off to the Birmingham Blaze. I'll let ya know asap. Cheers Stormdudes. The Insider PS. One quick note. As Mr Lawless will be General Manager next season (a new coach from the Italian Elite League will be joining us soon) it seems that Shaun Byram will be back with us in May!!!! Remember where you heard it first!!!! |
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Name: Julie & Phil Referred by: Storm Info From: Manchester!!!! Time: 2 February 1997 05:22 Comments: Hi to Stephen in Calgary - how did the Flames get on against the Canuks? Just like to say - John Hammond is really annoying. We've been bringing Ed Rubaduck to matches for weeks now and he's only made the screen briefly! Kermit is on all the time. NOT FAIR!!! We want more recognition for Ed Rubaduck. Ed will be starring in Block 104 against the Devils tonight. GO STORM!!! Qwack, qwack!! Dickie Eyes (Penny) score another one for us tonight. |
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Your name: MIKE BOLLERT How you found us: StormWEB From: Simcoe, Ontario, Canada Time: 1 February 1997 11:39 Comments: I'm one of the original founders of the Simcoe Storm Junior C Hockey Club based here in Simcoe, Ontario, Canada. Enjoyed very much reading your web page. Look forward to hearing from you. Regards. |
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Your name: Hollie How you found us: I've been here before! From: Manchester Time: 1 February 1997 08:20 Comments: I want to know what everyone thinks of the Storm's official Ice Line. |
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Your name: Debbie and Michael Williams Your Web site: cytanet How you found us: Yahoo From: Originally Manchester but now live in Cyprus Time: 1 January 1997 07:02 Comments: We only started to be interested in the game last season after being told how much fun it was at a game. We went along and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. We have since moved to a new location but still follow the Storm, by watching the results on ceefax, which we get via the forces tv network. The only complaint I have is that when I wrote to the Manager last september to see if there was any chance of meeting the team when we were home on leave, I didn't even get a reply. So if you are reading this I would love the teams autographs especially Hilton Ruggles and Dale Jago (what a babe). If any fans would like to get in touch feel free by mailing us at the above Email. |
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Your name: Melanie Wilberforce How you found us: I've been here before! From: All over the place, you want details? You've already got them. Time: 1 February 1997 00:48 Comments: It's me again, I'm afraid Muppet couldn't get up this early so she's not here this time. I told you I'd be back, did you think I was kidding. There's no getting rid of me now, HA HA HA HA HE HE HE HA HA HA HA HA!!!!! Bye Bye :-) |