Manchester Phoenix 6-2 Sheffield Steeldogs (Phoenix win on agg 13-5)
Tony Hand’s Manchester Phoenix have started their new season by thrashing their Yorkshire rivals twice in three days.
Phoenix warmed up for their new season with a War of the Roses clash against the Sheffield Steeldogs and after beating them 7-3 at Ice Sheffield on Friday, returned to the Altrincham Ice Dome on Sunday to win 6-2.
On Sunday, a four goal showing from sniper Curtis Huppe along with goals from James Neil and James Archer set Phoenix on course to retain the pre-season trophy they won last year. Steeldogs responded with goals from Peter Vaisenen and Tom Squires but Phoenix were in total control.
But there was no lack of passion in the ‘friendly’ encounter between the two sides as both Phoenix coach Tony Hand and Dean Holland received roughing penalties in a fiery last few minutes that left blood on the ice.
Hand said after the match, “I was very pleased tonight. We started to show people what this team is all about. They worked for each other, they are starting to understand each other, they hit hard and they score goals.
“I know we are going to be a match for anyone this term. It’s been a good way to launch our season.”
Phoenix travel to Basingstoke on Saturday before entertaining playoff champions Slough Jets on Sunday at the Ice Dome.
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