{"id":19195,"date":"2017-03-17T12:58:04","date_gmt":"2017-03-17T12:58:04","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/jomec.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/?p=19195"},"modified":"2017-03-17T12:58:04","modified_gmt":"2017-03-17T12:58:04","slug":"can-cardiff-devils-win-league-weekend","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/2017\/03\/17\/can-cardiff-devils-win-league-weekend\/","title":{"rendered":"Cardiff Devils need to stay focused for historic double"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em>Ahead of this weekend&#8217;s matches, our ice hockey correspondent Alexander Brock takes a look at whether the Devils&#8217; road to their first ever league title will be as smooth as previously hoped.<\/em><br \/>\n<figure id=\"attachment_19199\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-19199\" style=\"width: 960px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-large wp-image-19199\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2017\/03\/cup_win-1024x516.jpg\" alt=\"The Devils celebrate their third Challenge Cup victory.\" width=\"960\" height=\"484\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2017\/03\/cup_win-1024x516.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2017\/03\/cup_win-300x151.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2017\/03\/cup_win-770x388.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2017\/03\/cup_win-1536x774.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2017\/03\/cup_win-500x252.jpg 500w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2017\/03\/cup_win-293x148.jpg 293w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2017\/03\/cup_win-1400x705.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2017\/03\/cup_win.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-19199\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-19199\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2017\/03\/cup_win-1024x516.jpg\" alt=\"The Devils celebrate their third Challenge Cup victory.\" width=\"960\" height=\"484\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2017\/03\/cup_win-1024x516.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2017\/03\/cup_win-300x151.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2017\/03\/cup_win-770x388.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2017\/03\/cup_win-1536x774.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2017\/03\/cup_win-500x252.jpg 500w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2017\/03\/cup_win-293x148.jpg 293w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2017\/03\/cup_win-1400x705.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2017\/03\/cup_win.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/noscript> The Devils celebrate their third Challenge Cup victory.<\/figcaption><\/figure><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400\">AS the Cardiff Devils lifted their third Challenge Cup to the roar of thousands of fans earlier this month, it seemed that the team were almost unstoppable.<\/span><br \/>\nThe Challenge Cup final, a tense and thrilling match that saw the Devils come from behind to win 3-2 against the Sheffield Steelers, was a highlight of an already brilliant season for the Devils.<br \/>\nIn addition, after an exhilarating couple of months, the Devils have found themselves on the verge of another historic moment for the team.<br \/>\nWith their third Challenge Cup in the bag, they are also, for the first time ever, just two wins away from winning the Elite League title, which they are leading with 75 points.<br \/>\nWith four games left of the season, it would be fair to argue that their league title should be pretty much assured. However, it\u2019s not quite as simple as that.<br \/>\nThe Devils\u2019 confidence was rather shaken last weekend after a surprising 6-2 defeat at the hands of their old Challenge Cup rivals &#8211; the Steelers.<br \/>\n<figure id=\"attachment_19197\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-19197\" style=\"width: 960px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-large wp-image-19197\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2017\/03\/devils-v-sheffield-steelers-2-1024x516.jpg\" alt=\"The Steelers fire the puck into the Devils' net during their latest match.\" width=\"960\" height=\"484\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2017\/03\/devils-v-sheffield-steelers-2-1024x516.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2017\/03\/devils-v-sheffield-steelers-2-300x151.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2017\/03\/devils-v-sheffield-steelers-2-770x388.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2017\/03\/devils-v-sheffield-steelers-2-1536x774.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2017\/03\/devils-v-sheffield-steelers-2-500x252.jpg 500w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2017\/03\/devils-v-sheffield-steelers-2-293x148.jpg 293w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2017\/03\/devils-v-sheffield-steelers-2-1400x705.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2017\/03\/devils-v-sheffield-steelers-2.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-19197\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-19197\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2017\/03\/devils-v-sheffield-steelers-2-1024x516.jpg\" alt=\"The Steelers fire the puck into the Devils' net during their latest match.\" width=\"960\" height=\"484\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2017\/03\/devils-v-sheffield-steelers-2-1024x516.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2017\/03\/devils-v-sheffield-steelers-2-300x151.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2017\/03\/devils-v-sheffield-steelers-2-770x388.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2017\/03\/devils-v-sheffield-steelers-2-1536x774.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2017\/03\/devils-v-sheffield-steelers-2-500x252.jpg 500w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2017\/03\/devils-v-sheffield-steelers-2-293x148.jpg 293w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2017\/03\/devils-v-sheffield-steelers-2-1400x705.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2017\/03\/devils-v-sheffield-steelers-2.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/noscript> The Steelers fire the puck into the Devils&#8217; net during their latest match.<\/figcaption><\/figure><br \/>\nIn the opening period of the game, it appeared the two teams were setting the stage for a close match. However, in the following two periods, the Steelers went on to dominate and gain a 4 goal lead over the humbled Devils.<br \/>\nThis shock result has prompted concerns the team are getting complacent, most notably from player-coach Andrew Lord.<br \/>\nAfter last Sunday\u2019s match, Lord expressed disappointment that the team didn\u2019t perform as well as it should have.<br \/>\n\u201cIt wasn\u2019t our best by any means. We weren\u2019t good enough to be honest and to beat a team like that, we need everyone and then some, and we didn\u2019t quite have that,\u201d he said.<br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u201cThey obviously had a game plan to get under our skin and we didn\u2019t handle that as well as we normally do. We\u2019ll obviously address that this week.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u201cI\u2019m not sure what was in everyone\u2019s minds but to beat a team like this, no matter what the stage or the standings, it\u2019s got to be a full team effort. We have to battle more than ever.\u201d<\/span><br \/>\nPerhaps complacently is not completely to blame here. It\u2019s possible certain factors- such as goalkeeper Ben Bowns\u2019 injury during the game &#8211; threw the team of and allowed the Steelers to build a lead.<br \/>\n<figure id=\"attachment_19198\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-19198\" style=\"width: 960px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-large wp-image-19198\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2017\/03\/bowns_injury-1-1024x591.jpg\" alt=\"Devils' Ben Bowns was injured after Andrew Hotham fell on him after being pushed.\" width=\"960\" height=\"554\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2017\/03\/bowns_injury-1-1024x591.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2017\/03\/bowns_injury-1-300x173.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2017\/03\/bowns_injury-1-770x445.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2017\/03\/bowns_injury-1-1536x887.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2017\/03\/bowns_injury-1-500x289.jpg 500w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2017\/03\/bowns_injury-1-293x169.jpg 293w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2017\/03\/bowns_injury-1-1400x809.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2017\/03\/bowns_injury-1.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-19198\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-19198\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2017\/03\/bowns_injury-1-1024x591.jpg\" alt=\"Devils' Ben Bowns was injured after Andrew Hotham fell on him after being pushed.\" width=\"960\" height=\"554\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2017\/03\/bowns_injury-1-1024x591.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2017\/03\/bowns_injury-1-300x173.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2017\/03\/bowns_injury-1-770x445.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2017\/03\/bowns_injury-1-1536x887.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2017\/03\/bowns_injury-1-500x289.jpg 500w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2017\/03\/bowns_injury-1-293x169.jpg 293w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2017\/03\/bowns_injury-1-1400x809.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2017\/03\/bowns_injury-1.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/noscript> Devils&#8217; Ben Bowns was injured after Andrew Hotham fell on him after being pushed.<\/figcaption><\/figure><br \/>\nNevertheless, the Steelers\u2019 defeat suggests the Devils\u2019 road to victory won\u2019t be quite as smooth as they might have previously hoped.<br \/>\nThis weekend, the Devils will clash with the Fife Flyers and the Sheffield Steelers once more, and will be hoping for two wins to secure their league title. However, last weekend\u2019s result shows it\u2019s possible for the Steelers to dismantle Cardiff completely.<br \/>\nIf Cardiff fail to confirm their league victory this weekend, it will all come down to their last two matches against the Belfast Giants the following Saturday and Sunday.<br \/>\nThis is not a position the Devils want to be in- the Giants are just five points behind in the league table and are the Devils\u2019 nearest rivals.<br \/>\nNot only that but the Giants have been performing exceptionally well lately. In particular, they have won their last five games and thrashed the Nottingham Panthers twice last weekend.<br \/>\nIf the Devils aren\u2019t careful, the Giants could sneak to the top of the league table in the final weekend, which would be a bitter ending for what\u2019s been a sensational season for Cardiff.<br \/>\nAs such, the Devils cannot get complacent and must re-focus for this weekend\u2019s matches, which will be critical in deciding the future of the team\u2019s league hopes.<br \/>\nAs Andrew Lord said: \u201cWe have to battle more than ever\u201d.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ahead of this weekend&#8217;s matches, our ice hockey correspondent Alexander Brock takes a look at whether the Devils&#8217; road to their first ever league title will be as smooth as previously hoped. AS the Cardiff Devils lifted their third Challenge Cup to the roar of thousands of fans earlier this month, it seemed that the team were almost unstoppable. 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