So, thats the first Saturday night game of the season out of the way, and it was different (as Saturday games usually are). The crowd was healthy for a Saturday game, especially given the inclement weather and the opposition. No offence to the Phantoms, but a Guildford or MK visit would have drawn a higher crowd. But those who were hardy enough to brave the almost constant drizzle made plenty of noise, and saw perhaps the sides finest performance so far this season.
Indeed, THs men made it look easy towards the end, after a short benched Phantoms line up held out bravely in the first period. Losing Glowa to the 'Accidental High Sticks + Blood = 5+Game' rule (which is bloody stupid as a deliberate High Sticks can be assesed a lesser penalty!), then Ricky Skene after he blocked a Spelda slap shot with his neck (ouchies) didn't exactly help either. And you ain't getting a full match report on here. It's hard enough writing one for the Programme, let alone a secondary one for here!
Other than that, the rink sound did improve as the game went on. Come the 3rd period I could almost hear all of the announcements. And I bought myself a coat. Not the most exciting purchase imaginable, granted, but I did need a new one, so...
Oh, and it was nice to see Ciaran Long back on the ice. Hopefully we will have a full line up out there soon (No Archer last night... groin strain apparently. Brenda offered to rub it better....).
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