Yup, for the 2nd weekend on the bounce we have taken all 4 points, and have shown a further improvement on the ice.
So, on to the first of our unique 'double header' home games, being Saturdays visit from the Sheffield Scimitars...
Phew, what a game! A solid 4-1 win, and 3 (yes, THREE) fights!
The standout goal of the game was Adam Walkers sublime shorthanded breakaway, which looked like a quality finish, from a quality forward. Walker is really maturing as the season has progressed, thriving on a line with TH. And we certainly didn't miss EC, indeed, we seemed much more willing to try out different attacks. Which was nice.
And now on to the fights. First fight of the night went to Tony Hand, of all people! The instigator seemed to be a seriously dangerous slash from behind on Tony, who turned around and battered the Scims lad cleanly. 2 punches were all that were required, but fuck me, what a sight! Tony Bloody Hand, fighting. He looked so pissed off. I don't think t helped that shortly before this, James Neil was punched by a player on the Scims bench, which seemed to get the blood up for most of the Phoenix lads.
This in turn lead to Tony very visibly signaling to Andre Payette that it was time to go to work. And Payette did not disapoint, picking out the biggest man on the ice, in the shape of Ben (?) Wilson, a man who looks like he has stolen Pasi Raittenens entire pie allocation fore the season. But a big man does not amke a great fighter, as Wilson proved by being easily battered by Payette, who barely broke sweat. Score that 2 fights to the Phoenix.
The 3rd fight was much less interesting with a bit of rolling around and a few shoert digs between a Scims player and Jaakko Hagelberg just a few minutes later. score that a 3rd fight, 3rd win for the Phoenix.
Following this extremely enjoyable win, came Sundays game against Bracknell.
And score a very solid 7-3 win for the boys, who once again came out and played their hearts out. Goal of the game was Payettes little stunner. I mean who the fuck told Payette he can play hockey? He's just a 'goon' isn't he? No, he bloody well isn't! As on Saturday, Payette had a cracker, bossing the play about on the ice, and playing like a man possessed. Payette has certainly flourished without Ed being in the line up, and on this form could well earn a contract for next season.
No fights, but this was a very physical game, with some monster hits being thrown, especially by young Ben Wood, who has certainly made significant improvements to his game since his benching.
Crowds on both nights were quite consistent, holding at around 800ish for both nights. Good travelling support to, although a big thumbs down to the idiot from Sheffield who refused to listen to the stewards when asked to not stand on the stairs during the game, and became quite abusive about it. Cock.
And that is all for now.
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