There’s a long-standing phrase in sport that “It’s a funny old game.” Funny is one of many words
I’d use to describe this season so far; funny, sad, crazy, exciting, terrifying, voice-crackingly brilliant,
tense, excruciating, petrifying, nerve-jangling, and so far – very, very enjoyable. That isn’t a bad
range of emotions for two games into the season, however we all know that as fans this season
means more than just hockey – it is the continuation of something really special; Pitbulls Hockey.
So, as I write this we haven’t won a game. We all also know that will come. For those who haven’t
been with the Pack army on the first two games of the season I think that I speak from the entire
supporters club that I couldn’t be prouder of having a team on the ice. The Invicta game had to be
the most nervous I have ever been at a sporting event (including the playoffs last year), not because
of the fact the two points were incredibly important; but because you could see how much everyone
on the ice wanted to win. This was for themselves, for the fans, for the sponsors that believed in
us, and most importantly for all those who worked so hard over the summer to make sure this
wonderful hockey club continues. It wasn’t to be, however we all know there will be many more
wins this season, and very shortly shots like Shonie’s that hit the bar in the last minute will be finding
the top corner, and this team will be challenging right at the top of the league.
Probably the less said about the Slough game the better. Not because we weren’t proud from the
effort of every single Pitbull on the ice that night, but for those who weren’t there; the fact that
Slough decided it would be good to make a mockery of the league by playing 5 EPL players. Fair
enough – so-be-it, we’ll take it as a compliment, and look forward to seeing the ENL Jets again and
putting 10 past them. One thing that was incredible that night however was the support - Pitbulls
fans outnumbered Slough 3 to 1 (at least). This shows the passion for this club, and the pride we
have in supporting it – and one thing’s for sure, every rink will know the Pitbulls and our fans have
arrived each night...
So – there is going to be a few more long away trips ahead, for the team and the fans. We will
continue to travel in numbers no doubt. I know not easy for everyone, but please travel if you can
and get behind the team, I know the players appreciate the support, and there is always something
brilliant about a road trip. Whether that is seeing Adi Smith’s terrible bus flip flops, watching Anne-
Marie fleece multiple players at cards, or ending up behind 22 players in the queue for a service
station McDonalds at midnight; there is always something fun you take out of it - never mind seeing
some great hockey and singing until your voice is no more...
So, hope to see you at an away game soon, however if not, please remember to keep up to date
on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/bpsc.the.pack) , on twitter (@PitbullsPack) and our new
Youtube channel (http://www.youtube.com/user/pitbullspack)
See you all very soon, and lets go Pitbulls!
Allan
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