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Post by humbucker on Mar 14, 2021 12:31:41 GMT
Spoke briefly with Matt Bradbury following the tight game up at Blackburn and his thoughts. He felt that the game was definitely winnable and with an early 1-3 lead in the first period the guys were really giving the Hawks the run around but given their depth and wealth of experience they certainly were not going to roll over to a team full of youngsters. Both teams fought hard for the win and it could have gone either way. A 7-6 loss was the outcome but for long periods the guys were well on top and within the last couple of minutes with the Lions netminder sitting out the Lions took up residence in the Hawks defensive zone but the goal would not come to go into O/T the Hawks hanging on doggedly to their one goal winner. Matt gave a call out to the team's 17yr old Ellis Ricci who sustained a fractured collar bone during the game and was sent to the local hospital for treatment. We all certainly hope that he quickly recovers and is soon back on the ice with the Lions. Ellis has certainly fitted in very well at this level and over time will strengthen physically as well as skillfully, a good prospect for the future.
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Post by Robbie Nud on Mar 15, 2021 9:09:30 GMT
Certainly an entertaining game and could have gone either way with the lead changing made it riveting watching.
Having watched a Lions home stream and an away stream have to note that the commentators do a very good job and cal the game as it should by describing the paly.
I have been getting my Panther fix by watching their youtube channel and frankly some of the commentating is an embarassment with GM slagging off players, comments on teams, etc. and general bilge.
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Post by Wolves 66 on Mar 15, 2021 12:54:08 GMT
Disappointing not to get the win on this one. Personally I thought the Lions looked tired towards the end. Maybe to do with the fact that they had a 7am start to complete COVID testing before getting on the bus?
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Post by humbucker on Mar 19, 2021 22:02:28 GMT
NIHL North Cup: Weekend Games
Saturday 20 March Widnes Wild v Sheffield Scimitars Nottingham Lions v Blackburn Hawks
Sunday 21 March Blackburn Hawks v Sheffield Scimitars
Widnes are really on top of their game having bagged three wins from three and they must fancy their chances of grabbing the fourth win on Saturday. Their pick up of Steeldogs Cameron Brownley as cerainly added an extra dimension to their game and with the high flying duo of Haggar and Barnes from the Leeds Chiefs scoring at will Sheffield might find themselves up against it against the rampant Wild. Sheffield travel on Sunday to play the Blackburn Hawks who have already beaten the Scimitars in Sheffield but the visitors desperate for a win could grab points in this game.
The Lions face the Blackburn Hawks at home at 4.00pm on Saturday. Up at Blackburn last Saturday it proved a very close encounter with just the odd goal deciding this thrilling game. This is certainly a game that could go either way given the balance between these two as the Hawks have experience in abundance with plenty of depth in the squad whilst the Lions have a balance of youth backed up by some valuable experienced players. The youth element has proved a breath of fresh air revelling in the games they have played but do have a tendency to getting somewhat over excited and it is down to the coaching team and the older guys out on the ice to keep the team focused. This could be another cracker.
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Post by humbucker on Mar 20, 2021 19:31:55 GMT
What a turn around up at Widnes as top of the table finally taste defeat at the hands of the Scimitars 3-4. Going into the third period the Wild had a comfortable 3-1 lead and, given recent performances would have been expected to take the points. The Scimitars fought back to tie the game late on in the final period and then snatched the winner at 59.14 with Captain Thomas Humphries grabbing that all important goal. The Scimitars might just fancy their chances up at Blackburn tomorrow?
The Lions faced a determined Blackburn Hawks at the NIC who probably could not believe that the Lions would concede 5 goals in the first period to the home team's 1 in reply. Dean Bowater started in nets for the Lions, a player who had stood in for a number of games during the Lions last season, but appearing to be caught cold during that first period conceding 5 from 16 shots. From thereonin the Lions were definitely on the back foot and needing to hit the second period hard to pull this one back. Well the Lions did come at the Hawks taking the second period 3-1 and commencing the third period 4-6 down. In the third period the Lions pulled the game to within 1 goal before the Hawks hit their 7th goal. The Lions hit back with their 6th goal and in the last minute pulled the netminder for the extra skater but the Hawks hit the empty net for a 6-8 win. Luca Sheldon took over in nets at 39.09 to see out the rest of the game conceding 2 goals. Considering how the game went following the awful first period the Lions proved that they are perfectly capable of holding their own against more seasoned players.I did note that the pressure on the very experienced Hawks netminder Niks Trappans did tell a tale has he returned a 77.78 save average conceding 6 from 27 sog
Lions Scorers: Vladimir Luka 2+1, Archie Hazeldine 1+1, Joe Wightman 1+1, Jack Hopkins 1+0, Bailey Martin Challans 1+0, Joe Hazeldine 0+2, Joe Humphries 0+1, Jack Crowston 0+1, Thomas Dermott 0+1, James Neal 0+1.
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Post by humbucker on Mar 22, 2021 9:31:23 GMT
Following a tight game in Nottingham on Saturday the Blackburn Hawks faced the task of overcoming the Sheffield Scimitars on home ice on Sunday. The Scimitars having dented the hopes of top of the table Widnes Wild with an on the road win they possibly saw the opportunity to take the Hawks due to them having to play two tough games over the weekend. As it turned out the Hawks took the points with a 5-4 win and now head the table. The Hawks travel to Widnes on the 27th March for their final game of the series with the Wild two points behind the Hawks but with the Wild holding a much better goal difference.
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Post by humbucker on Mar 26, 2021 20:48:13 GMT
NIHL North Cup Weekend Games (Final Weekend of Series)
THe games this weekend are the last in the North Cup with Widnes Wild requiring to win their final home game to take the title with realistically only the Blackburn Hawks in a position to snatch the title should they win at Widnes.
Saturday 27th Sheffield Scimitars v Nottingham Lions. Face off 4pm Widnes Wild v Blackburn Hawks. Face off 1pm
Sunday 28th Nottingham Lions v Widnes Wild
The Lions have a real battle to face up at Sheffield as the Scimitars have really picked up their game since the loss here in Nottingham with a tight but excellent win up at Widnes, the only team to date to take points off the Wild and on their ice. The addition to the Scimitars of Warren Tait has provided more options and they have certainly looked stronger in their recent games.
A win for the Wild against the Hawks at Widnes on Saturday would give the cup series to the Wild with 8pts to each team but with Widnes having the better goal difference. An O/T win for the Wild would place Widnes on 8pts but the extra 1pt for the Hawks would place them on 9pts and having played their last game in the series.
Widnes travel to Nottingham on Sunday for their final game of the North Series with the Wild requiring at least 1pt should they have only secured an O/T win against the Hawks on Saturday. If that is the case Sunday's game could be an absolute cracker and personally I would love this to be the outcome just to hear Jono and Chris commentate on this one.
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Post by humbucker on Mar 27, 2021 21:39:14 GMT
Widnes Wild take the North Cup with a 3-2 win against the Blackburn Hawks, as has become usual Wild's Richard Haggar kept his tally of goals flowing in this cup series with two more in this game. The Lions came up against a goalie who has throughout the series kept the door firmly closed in most of the games,and tonight was no exception. The Lions were all over the Scimitars but getting past Hadfield was where it all went against the visitors. THe Lions put 51 shots on the Scimitars goal in this game against the 28 on the Lions net. Another upset for the Lions was the loss of the influential Joe Hazeldine late in the game with what might be a strain and will probably be sidelined as the Lions meet the Wild tomorrow in the final game of the series. Spoke briefly with Matt Bradbury about the game and he only said that the Lions were all over them and thoroughly outplayed the Scimitars and that their coach will be happy that his goalie kept his team in the game stopping 47 of the 51 shots on goal. On another night the result might have been different but tonight you have to give it to the guy who just stood on his head making some unbelievable stops, he won it for them and that was for sure. The result 7-4. Period Scores: 2-0/4-1/1-3. Scorers: Louie Andrew Newell 2+0, Connor Glossop 1+1, Thomas Palmer 1+1, Kieran Gibbs 0+1, Josh Dickens-Hayman 0+1, Archie Hazeldine 0+1, Joseph Gretton 0+1, Joe Humphries 0+1.
Tomorrow's face off against the North Cup winners the Widnes Wild, and the final game of this series is at 4.00pm.
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Post by humbucker on Mar 28, 2021 22:03:49 GMT
The Lions took to the ice facing the newly crowned North Cup 21 Champions and missing Joe Hazeldine and team captain Luke Thomas. The team included a couple of future prospects who probably thought they were their for bench experience without being iced, but how wrong they were as late in the game they played an active part as the game drew to a close. This was the Lions and the Wild's final game in the cup series with the Wild possibly wanting that extra win to give them a definite 2 point spread between them and second placed Blackburn Hawks. Over the cup series it was an 8 point tie at the top with the Wild taking the series on goal difference. The Lions were in no mood to concede the points and took the first period 2-0 but with the Wild coming strong towards the end of the period. The second period could not have started better as the Lions scored their third goal and took the period 4-2. Starting the third with a 6-2 lead it was the time for Widnes to use their greater overall experience and the Lions needed to play smart close the Wild down and pick up any chances coming their way. As it turned out the Lions did concede 2 goals but grabbed 1 for a 7-4 win. A brilliant performance to end this series that has provided the young Lions a big taste of senior ice hockey. As Matt Bradbury said the Lions started with a win and ended with a win whilst learning a great deal along the way. The Wild's regulation win against the Hawks 3-2 on Saturday could have easily ended up tied and just one point for the Hawks in O/T and the loss to the Lions tonight would have handed the title to the Blackburn Hawks, that's how tight this series ended.
Scorers:Vladimir Luka 2+0, Connor Glossop 1+1, Jack Hopkins 1+1, Joe Humphries 1+1, Archie Hazeldine 1+0, Michael Berehowskskyj 1+0, James Neil 0+1, Joe Wightman 0+1, Jack Matthew Crowston 0+1, Thomas Palmer 0+1, Josh Dickens-Hayman 0+1.
Thanks to the massively informed commentating team who provided a well balanced streamlined service this evening, an absolute pleasure to listen to throughout. Very professional.
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Post by humbucker on Apr 9, 2021 12:11:14 GMT
The Lions are to take part in a series of twelve games for the Three Rivers Cup commencing with the Lions travelling to Widnes to play their first game of the series. All games will be behind closed doors and streamed. Schedule: F/O 10/04 Lions v Wild 1-30 11/04 Scimitars v Wild 5-00 17/04 Lions v Scimitars 7-45 24/04 Lions v Wild 7-45 25/04 Scimitars v Lions 5-00 01/05 Scimitars v Wild 7-00 02/05 Wild v Scimitars 1-30 08/05 Wild v Lions 1-30 09/05 Lions v Scimitars 3-15 15/05 Lions v Wild 3-30 16/05 Wild v Scimitars 6-30 22/05 Scimitars v Lions 7-00
Had a quick peep at the Wild's website to see what aquad they have put together to ensure their continued success following their North Cup victory recently. They have certainly been very busy acquiring players and that they are definitely going for the double and of that there is no doubt having looked at their squad. The Wild have kept their two top scorers from the North Cup the Leeds Chiefs pair Barnes and Haggar whilst adding Jay Robinson and Boris Giba from Hull, Brady Doxey (Sheffield Steeldogs), Bobby Streetly and Harrison Walker (Blackburn Hawks) and Kieran Brown (Telford Tigers). I do wonder when the Wild are going to get on with junior development but I suppose when you are getting the supporters in whilst being the big fish in Div 2 you need to boost your team when facing stiffer competition to keep the punters happy. Moving up to Div 1 might just prove a bit expensive and there might be some serious beatings handed out if the Wild did not up the wage bill to ensure they are able to keep the supporters paying up. The Lions having now lost Joe Hazeldine, now with the Storm, and with youngster Ellis Ricci recovering from the surgery on the fractured collar bone that he suffered at Blackburn some new blood will be required. I have heard that Tom Norton ex Nottm Junior, Will Weldon ex Nottm Junior, and the return of James Neil might boost the Lions roster? The junior players making up the bulk of the Lions squad will be itching to take to the ice for a crack at some of the old timers, in the nicest possible way of course. Having picked up the info rather late in the day I hope that I have got all the details, as much as there is, correct?
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Post by humbucker on Apr 10, 2021 8:48:10 GMT
The Lions are on their way up north for the first game of the Yhree Rivers Cup. We welcome back to the Lions both Tom Norton and Will Weldon for this series. Had another quick look at the Wild's website and note that they have been using as a motivation the famous Herb Brooks speech in the dressing room prior to the USA v Finland final at Lake Placid in 1980.used in the film Miracle. Must admit to replaying it as it has been a long time since seeing this film. Herb Brooks was a great loss to ice hockey tragically dying in an auto accident in 2003.
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Post by humbucker on Apr 10, 2021 16:33:17 GMT
Result in from Wild v Lions. Widnes Wild 2 Nottingham Lions 6.
Great result but no details as yet other than the period scores which are as follows: 0-1/1-1/1-4 with the Lions scoring a couple of late goals to see out the game.
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Post by humbucker on Apr 10, 2021 20:13:05 GMT
Managed to watch the game but unable to pick up the game sheet so stats are not complete particularly regarding assists. Goals scored by: Tom Norton 2, Vladimir Luka 2, Jack Hopkins 1, and Louie Newell 1. Both Wild goals scored by Kieran Brown. The whole game was played at a frantic pace from beginning to end and both netminders had plenty of work to do throughout. Josh Crane in the Lions nets returned an over 90% game withstanding massive pressure from the Wild's experienced forwards particularly Brown, Haggar, and Barnes. The two youngsters Newell and Hopkins goals were the icing on the cake as they came within the last 3 mins of the game and both goals were real top drawer efforts normally to be seen in more seasoned players.
The Wild travel to play the Sheffield Scimitars in what might prove a tougher encounter than the game against the Lions. The Scimitars have added some real fire power to their already formidable line up seen during the recent NIHL North Cup. Additions: Scott McKenzie (Telford Tigers) Lewis Bell and Ben Morgan both of the Spring Cup winners Sheffield Steeldogs. During the Spring Cup the 'Dogs' played 12 and won 12. The Scimitars have to be the favourites in this competition but realistically it will be one hell of a workout for the Nottingham youngsters.
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Post by humbucker on Apr 10, 2021 23:29:18 GMT
Finally got to peruse a game sheet for the Wild v Lions game.
Scorers: Vladimir Luka 2+2, Tom Norton 2+0, Jack Hopkins 1+2, Louie Newell 1+0, Joe Gretton 0+1, Archie Hazeldine 0+1, Thomas Dermott 0+1, Bailey Martin Challans 0+1. SOG 36 - 34 with Joshua Crane returning 94.44% save rate. One disallowed goal from Will Weldon.
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Post by humbucker on Apr 11, 2021 19:03:32 GMT
Result from Scimitars v Wild
Sheffield Scimitars 5 Widnes Wild 2. Period scores: 1-0/2-2/2-0.
Watched some of this game and to be fair the Wild improved on their performance and close to the end of the second period were 2-2. Giving up a penalty towards the end of the period allowed the Scimitars to end the period with a 3-2 lead. The Scimitars saw out the game with a couple in the third to round off the win. A number of the newer Wild players were obviously enjoying the larger ice surface as that is what they are used to rather than the smaller pad at Widnes. The next Three Rivers Cup game is on Sat 17th with the Lions up against the Scimitars and the possibility of taking this series to yet another level providing a massive challenge on home ice for our boys. Face Off: 7-45pm.
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Post by humbucker on Apr 16, 2021 14:24:07 GMT
The Nottingham Lions face their second big test this time on home ice as they face the much fancied Sheffield Scimitars on Saturday with a face off at 7.45pm. Both the Lions and the Scimitars gained good wins in their first games of the Three Rivers Cup as Last Saturday the Lions took the points in an on the road win against Widnes Wild 2-6 with the Wild losing 5-2 at Sheffield Scimitars the following day. Both the Wild and the Scimitars have strengthened their line ups with Sheffield having brought in Lewis Bell and Ben Morgan from the Steeldogs and prolific points scorer Scott McKenzie from the Telford Tigers who indeed bagged a couple of well taken goals in his first game with the Scimitars. The pace of this game promises to be pretty turbo charged with both teams seeking to capitalise on their strengths pitting great depths of experience within the Scimitars against the more brash younger upstarts within the Lions. It will be extremely tough for the Lions to be honest but if the puck runs with them who knows just what might be the outcome. Looking forward to see how the more youthful team deals with the expected onslaught that will come their way tomorrow.
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Post by humbucker on Apr 17, 2021 10:38:26 GMT
The Lions v Scimitars game will be live streamed this evening there is a link via Nottingham Lions Twitter. Face off is scheduled for 7.45pm.
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Post by humbucker on Apr 17, 2021 23:18:48 GMT
The Lions started well against the Scimitars and in the early part of the game put real pressure on the Scim's net and took the lead at 2.56 as young Toby Fisher scored with Sheffield pulling the game back with a goal at 10.10. The Lions took the lead with a Jack Hopkins goal at 19.30 and the period 2-1. Sheffield upped the pressure in the second period taking it 0-2 and a 3-2 lead going into the third period. The Lions worked hard but they appeared to be lacking that spark that would put them firmly in control and that is when lapses begin to show and with a powerful unit like the Scimitars there was only going to be one winner on the night. Into the third the Lions pulled back to 3-3 with a Tom Norton goal at 40.11. Two goals from the Scimitars at 31.16 and 44.19 gave the Scim's a 3-5 lead but at 49.04 the Lions Thomas Palmer pulled the game back to 4-5. Goals to see the game out for the Scimitars came at 52.44, ENG at 57.00 and the final goal at 59.59. As expected Scott McKenzie had a productive game as he rattled in 4+1 on the night. A 4-8 win for the Scimitars. This Scimitars team just have to be the favourites in the Three Rivers Cup competition as the addition of three key players to an already strong Sheffield team has made a massive difference and it showed tonight. Period Scores: 2-1/0-2/2-5. Scorers: Tom Norton 1+0, Jack Hopkins 1+0, Toby Fisher 1+0, Thomas Palmer 1+0, Archie Hazeldine 0+2, Will Weldon 0+1, Vladimir Luka 0+1.
Next Games: Nottingham Lions v Widnes Wild, Saturday 24/04 Face Off: 7.45pm Sheffield Scimitars v Nottingham Lions, Sunday 25/04, Face Off: 5.00pm
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Post by humbucker on Apr 23, 2021 17:19:51 GMT
The Lions have a busy weekend ahead with, on Saturday the visit of the Widnes Wild who will certainly be licking their wounds since their last encounter with the Lions on their ice a couple of weeks ago and their visit to Ice Sheffield the following evening. Losing at home to the Lions 2-6 came as somewhat of a shock and to follow that up with a 5-2 loss at Sheffield well that just compounded the agony of a team that had just previously won the NIHL North Cup. The Wild had done a good bit of trading player wise before the competition bringing in such as Kieran Brown Telford Tigers/Sheffield Steelers and a number of other National League players to bolster the squad. Their Coach Richard Haggar felt after these opening games that his team had not had sufficient time to prepare and that the games did not reflect the play out on the ice on both these losing occasions. With no game last weekend he feels that the team will give a better account of themselves and will be up to full speed for the game against the Lions. Many of his players brought in for this competition play on large ice and this suits their game more than the smaller ice pad in Widnes so with more space and a more open game they fancy their chances to put matters to right tomorrow. Saturday 24/04 Face Off: 7.45 pm.
On Sunday the Lions travel to Ice Sheffield for the real tough task of pulling of a result against the much strengthened Scimitars. With an already strong team that had beaten the Wild in the previous NIHL North Cup at Widnes, the only team to achieve this feat. They brought in 3 more players from the National League and they have made a significant difference. Scott McKenzie, Lewis Bell and Ben Morgan have definitely given the Scimitars a big boost and the edge in this competition. Scott in his first game scored twice and once warmed up doubled his tally with a 4+1 as the Lions were felled 4-8 at home last Saturday. Sunday's game face Off: 5.00pm
Both games will be streamed.
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Post by humbucker on Apr 24, 2021 18:54:40 GMT
The Nottingham Lions will be playing tonight minus a couple of key senior players so more of the ice time will be available to younger members of the team. Tough call but this does open up the opportunity for the Wild to put their first points on the board and with only one game this weekend they must fancy their chances.
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Post by humbucker on Apr 24, 2021 22:56:52 GMT
In this game the Lions took a while to get going and paid the price as by 14 mins into the game they were 0-3 before Jack Hopkins pulled one back ending the period 1-3. The second period saw the Wild grab another couple of goals before Michael Berehowskyj scored the Lions second goal with the period ending 2-5. The Lions managed to blank the Wild in the third period with Vladimir Luka scoring the third goal for the Lions the game ending 3-5 to the Wild. I noted that the Wild had brought in yet another player in Kieran Beach from Hull to add to a long list of players not usually seen in the Widnes Wild strip and who will be lost to the club at the end of this competition as they return to their former teams. Tonight the Wild team rolled 2 and a half lines of their most experienced players with Barnes assisting on 4 goals and Kieran Brown scoring 2 and Jordan Griffin 2. Daniel Haid 1. Some actual Wild players did not see much ice time due to the need to ensure the points one must assume. The Lions rolled four lines ensuring every player saw some ice time thus ensuring that the team as a whole will be prepared for the up and coming season. These games have also given Matt Bradbury and Paul Glossop the opportunity to gell the team and to try different combinations across the lines. Sheffield Scimitars tomorrow, yet another experience for the Lions, just part of the learning curve. Scorers Tonight: Jack Hopkins 1+0, Michael Berehowskyj 1+0, Vladimir Luka 1+0, Joe Gretton 0+2, Ashley Calvert 0+1, Joe Wightman 0+1, Thomas Dermott 0+1, Louie Newell 0+1. SOG: 41-33
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Post by humbucker on Apr 25, 2021 19:46:04 GMT
Following the game against the Wild yesterday the Lions set off for a 5.00pm face off against probably the strongest team in the series the Sheffield Scimitars. The Scim's are just brimming with National league players supported by a strong group of players some of whom were Nottingham trained and played for the juniors and latterly the Lions before moving on and that includes both of their netminders. Will Weldon and James Neil were not available for the Widnes game but old favourite Marc Levers thankfully helped out but tonight Marc was not available as was James Neil. It might be true to say that the Lions caused somewhat of an upset by taking the first period 1-2. The Scimitars hit back in the second period ending the period with a 4-2 lead going into the third. The third period saw the Scimitars score a further three goals with the Lions scoring two to end the game with a 7-4 scoreline. Given the strength of the Scimitars a bigger margin might have been expected but the Lions stuck to the job and gave a good account of themselves even outshooting the home team 41 to 32. Hadfield in the Scimitars net, as before, kept his save average above 90%. The Lions netminders are still coming to terms with quality of players that they are facing but not going into the National League to pull in a more experienced keeper will bode well when the season proper commences. Scorers: Vladimir Luka 2+1, Archie Hazeldine 1+2, Tom Norton 1+2, Jack Hopkins 0+2, Ashley Calvert 0+1.
The Lions next games: 8th May Away against Widnes Wild. Face Off: 1.30pm. 9th May Home against Sheffield Scimitars. Face Off: 3.15pm
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Post by humbucker on Apr 30, 2021 19:58:40 GMT
No games for the Lions in the Three Rivers this weekend.
Top of the Three Rivers Cup group the Sheffield Scimitars play Widnes Wild in a double header with the home game Saturday 1 May and away on Sunday the 2nd. Face off Saturday: 7.00pm with the Face off Sunday: 1.30pm. Both games are to be streamed. Following the Wild's win 3-5 over the Lions their website reflects the team's confidence going into this weekend's games.
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Post by humbucker on May 1, 2021 21:14:24 GMT
A bit of a goal fest up the road as the Scimitars narrowly took the game aginst the Wild 9-8. Looks as though Hadfield in the Scimitars net had a poor night at the office with an unaccustomed 75.6% save average with 8 goals from 33 shots, he can usually be counted upon to return 90% + sav. The Wild certainly got their monies worth from Kieran Brown (Steelers/Tigers) and Adam Barnes (Leeds Chiefs) the former with 3+3 and the latter adding 3+2. Goals from the Scimitars were more evenly spread throughout the team. The Scimitars head up to Widnes tomorrow for a lunchtime face off (1.30pm) with the Wild certainly feeling that they can cause the upset and put an end to the Scimitars 4 game run of wins. The Scimitars will have to adjust to the appreciably smaller ice pad up at Widnes and netminder Hadfield, if iced, will have to be on top form for this challenge. I wonder if the Scimitars will give this game to Thomas Hovell and rest Hadfield?
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Post by humbucker on May 2, 2021 16:17:49 GMT
A somewhat feisty affair the game between Widnes Wild and the Sheffield Scimitars with a one goal spread and a 4-3 victory for the Wild. I felt on yesterday's 9-8 Scimitars win that the Wild might snatch this one and battled hard for the win coming from behind in the final period. In yesterday's game the Wild came out the stronger in the third period and lost but made up for that today. Adam Barnes bagged another couple of goals with Kieran Brown taking on the provider role with three assists, Barnes scoring the winning goal. Period Scores: 0-2/1-0/3-1. The third period was a very physical affair with the Scimitars total penalty minutes in the game (36) coming in this one period and conceding two PP goals in consequence.First loss for the Scimitars but must still be favourites should they play it smart and stay out of the penalty box.
The Lions are back in action next weekend.
Sat 8 May Wild v Lions. Face Off: 1-30pm
Sun 9 May Lions v Scimitars. Face Off: 3.15pm
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