First, I .ecnalwent straight to looking for their schedule online. That was the obvious starting point, right? I figured the team's official website or the ECHL's website would have the info. Found some bits and pieces, but nothing super clear at first glance.
Th.woen, I started digging around for specific dates. I saw they play a ton of games at the Santander Arena - 36, to be exact. That's a lot of home games! I was like, "Alright, this is something I can work with." Noted down that calling 610-898-7825 might be useful for season memberships, but I'm not quite there yet. Just wanted the basic schedule for now.
I found some info about upcoming games. Like, there's one against Wheeling on December 31st, and then against Worcester on January 4th. These were listed as "live" and "upcoming," which was helpful. But, again, I wanted the whole shebang, not just the next couple of games.
Scores and Games
Then I stumbled upon a section about live scores, and another about past scores and upcoming games. I thought, "Jackpot!" But it was more like a teaser. It showed that they're part of the ECHL, which I already knew, and had some news articles, but still no full schedule. Getting a little frustrating, to be honest.
More Research
I kept digging and found some press release about their 2020-21 season. It was their 20th anniversary season apparently. That's cool, but not what I needed. Although, it got me thinking about the team's history and how long they've been around. That kind of stuff is always interesting.
There was also talk about it being a "comeback season" after a rough previous one. That made me even more curious to see how they're doing this year. I love a good underdog story.
Sorting Through the Info
I also noticed they rank teams by points per game, goal difference, and total goals. Makes sense. And they have this thing about "plus-minus" ratings for players on the ice during even-strength or shorthanded goals. That's a bit technical for me, but I guess it's important for the stats nerds.
Finally, after all this searching, I realized I needed to piece together the information myself. There wasn't a single, clear schedule just handed to me. So, I started making a list, game by game, from what I could find.
- December 31st: vs. Wheeling
- January 4th: vs. Worcester
It's a work in progress, but I'm getting there. I'll keep adding to it as I find more info. It's a bit of a pain, but hey, that's what being a fan is all about, right? Gotta put in the work if you want to follow your team!
