So a day late but I have finally got round to looking at the Tigers performance last weekend. A real weekend of two halves, saturday saw the Tigers travel to Slough and then entertain the Swindon Wildcats at Telford Ice Rink on sunday. I don't think many fans out there thought the Tigers would take anything from the hangar and, sadly, they didn't coming away with a 6-1 loss. Even so it sounds like the Tigers played hard and kept it a close game for the majority, only being down 3-1 going into the final session. The damage was done during a period of mistakes from Telford, and Slough were able to capitalize. Against the top sides Telford need to make sure they don't make mistakes as they will get punished.
Anyway, for the Tigers, sunday was really going to offer the best chance of getting some points from the weekend, as they welcomed the Swindon Wildcats to Telford. I believe the Tigers first win of the season also came against Swindon. With the return of Ashley Calvert to the line up the Tigers were revved up from the first puck drop. A better defensive display from the Tigers and Martin in goal standing on his head gave a good base for the Tigers to work from. It showed to, going ahead and never loosing the lead the Tigers closed out an excellent 4-2 win.
Shropshire Star Highlights:
Telford Tigers weekend reports.
With the OT loss point picked up in Manchester and this win picked up last weekend the Tigers are building some nice momentum here. This weekend coming offers a great opportunity to keep that roll going. The Tigers have a home/away set with the Bracknell Bees. The Tigers have an opportunity to skate away with a 4 point weekend here, for me a great weekend for the Tigers would be a point from the away game and a home win. It's weekends like these that give Telford the chance to open up a little room between the bottom few clubs in search of that playoff berth. If the Tigers play hard again I can see a 4 point weekend happening, at worst both clubs will split the series.
So good luck Telford, this is a great opportunity for you!
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Wednesday, 17 November 2010
Friday, 12 November 2010
Telford Tigers Weekend 6/7th November
So sorry everyone for the lateness of this post! But have now finally got round to putting a few thoughts down about the Telford Tigers last weekend of games. This covers their home game against the Peterborough Phantoms and an away game to the Manchester Phoenix.
The Tigers first game of the weekend saw the Phantoms come to town, and a game the Tigers should expect to pick up points, especially at home. With a new player in the ranks too, by all accounts the Tigers more than acquitted themselves. Despite loosing in an epic goal fest 11-6 many Tiger fans seem to be happy with the progress made. Much more fighting spirt and team togetherness shown during the game points to a much brighter future. This could have come at a great time as the Tigers then head up the M6 and M56 to Altrincham. In a game many fans, including myself, did not give them a hope of a win.
That game sunday night will have shocked the league, the Tigers pushed the Phoenix all the way to Overtime and penalties. The Tigers played a blinder, they frustrated the Phoenix and Declan Ryan in net played an absolute stormer of a game. The Tigers were helped, I must say, by possibly the worst performance by the Phoenix all season! We looked out of sorts, the shooting boots were off, passing was not as sharp and the Phoenix were wasteful around the goal. I firmly believe if the Phoenix had found any gear higher than first we would have blown the Tigers off the ice. But the Tigers did not let that happen. It was a brilliant road game from Tom Watkins and his men. I firmly believe if the Tigers play the rest of the season like they did sunday night against the Phoenix, they will make the playoffs.
Im glad the Tigers picked up a point, and I must admit to getting very nervous that the Telford boys could have left Altrincham with both points!
So many things to build on for Telford, though im sure they would have liked to have got some points out of Peterborough in front of their own supporters.
Shropshire Star Highlights:
Telford Tigers Weekend Preview
Telford Tigers Match Reports
Telford have also welcomed a new face back to the Tigers line up in young forward Ashley Calvert, quickly signed after being released by the Bracknell Bees.
This weekend the Tigers face the Slough Jets at the hangar and the Swindon Wildcats at Telford Ice Rink. It will be tough, but not impossible to get something from the inconsistent Jets. But for me the Tigers need to be picking up the win against the Wildcats at home on sunday!
The Tigers first game of the weekend saw the Phantoms come to town, and a game the Tigers should expect to pick up points, especially at home. With a new player in the ranks too, by all accounts the Tigers more than acquitted themselves. Despite loosing in an epic goal fest 11-6 many Tiger fans seem to be happy with the progress made. Much more fighting spirt and team togetherness shown during the game points to a much brighter future. This could have come at a great time as the Tigers then head up the M6 and M56 to Altrincham. In a game many fans, including myself, did not give them a hope of a win.
That game sunday night will have shocked the league, the Tigers pushed the Phoenix all the way to Overtime and penalties. The Tigers played a blinder, they frustrated the Phoenix and Declan Ryan in net played an absolute stormer of a game. The Tigers were helped, I must say, by possibly the worst performance by the Phoenix all season! We looked out of sorts, the shooting boots were off, passing was not as sharp and the Phoenix were wasteful around the goal. I firmly believe if the Phoenix had found any gear higher than first we would have blown the Tigers off the ice. But the Tigers did not let that happen. It was a brilliant road game from Tom Watkins and his men. I firmly believe if the Tigers play the rest of the season like they did sunday night against the Phoenix, they will make the playoffs.
Im glad the Tigers picked up a point, and I must admit to getting very nervous that the Telford boys could have left Altrincham with both points!
So many things to build on for Telford, though im sure they would have liked to have got some points out of Peterborough in front of their own supporters.
Shropshire Star Highlights:
Telford Tigers Weekend Preview
Telford Tigers Match Reports
Telford have also welcomed a new face back to the Tigers line up in young forward Ashley Calvert, quickly signed after being released by the Bracknell Bees.
This weekend the Tigers face the Slough Jets at the hangar and the Swindon Wildcats at Telford Ice Rink. It will be tough, but not impossible to get something from the inconsistent Jets. But for me the Tigers need to be picking up the win against the Wildcats at home on sunday!
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