Telford Titans 3 ENL Blaze 2

10/04/2010

It was always going to be a bit of difficult game with nothing at stake as Nottingham top the group B  play off league. They go on to play the winner of group A (guess who...) Whitley Warriors.

A nice enough day weather-wise and guessing that both teams would rather be outside feeding the ducks next to the ice rink. Both teams played well enough though in a fair and equal contest with Blaze missing a sizeable number of players due to them not being there.

Telford took the lead in the first period, Blaze took control of the second period scoring two excellent goals, one from super Brucey while on his knees (see pic)and the other a great strike from Ian Hunt from just inside the blue line. We though we would be going into the second break on 2-1 but Telford pulled one back - they posing a continuing danger on their speedy break-aways. Third period saw tiredness for both teams set in and a typical Telford breakaway saw them take the lead and keep it.

There were notable performances from, as usual Rhys McWilliams and Josh Bruce, also Rory Hannan got some good shots on goal - Steve Doyle was nettie for the day - and a general good performance from all.

The officials kept good control but they didn't have a great deal to do, few penalties taken and only one bit of handbags involving Tom Pease and the objectionable Scott Williams for Telford.

Man of the match was a well deserved Scott Mulholland.

So, the season where so much progress has been made, ended on a little bit of a downer but everyone involved in the team, coaching and off-ice staff can be proud of our achievements this year.

We'll be celebrating at the Awards night at the Standard Triumph club, Tile Hill Lane, Coventry - 7.30 for 8.00 Friday 23rd April. If you would like a ticket email:
possibly@btinternet.com and I will reserve you a ticket.  (They're just £5 and include a buffet).