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Wednesday, 12 January 2011
Phoenix outlast Steeldogs 3-2 in OT
Manchester Phoenix 3-2 Sheffield Steeldogs (After Over Time)
Manchester Phoenix were made to fight tooth and nail on Sunday night against rivals Sheffield, with an inspired Steeldogs netminder Ben Bowns leading the visitors into overtime against the league leaders.
The ‘War of the Roses’ clash was a bad tempered affair that saw Phoenix’s Andrew Sharp leave the game early with an ankle injury and Steeldogs’ defenceman Lloyd Gibson leave blood on the ice after a heavy collision with Tom Duggan before also leaving the match.
Stephen Wallace continued his goal-scoring form with a well taken wrap-around goal to give Phoenix the lead in the first period before Sheffield equalized early in the middle session through Edgar Bebris on the power-play.
Phoenix regained the lead through Marcus Kristoffersson in 44th minute but again the Steeldogs refused to let the home side get out of sight as Craig Elliot found the net in the 48th minute.
The closing minutes saw tempers rise further with Steeldogs’ Kris Jrundmanis receiving a match penalty for checking to the head of Ladislav Harabin, and Andre Payette gained 2+2+2 for slashing leaving the visitors shorthanded.
The resulting two-man power-play carried over into the overtime period and after a barrage of Phoenix shots, Sheffield netminder Bown’s defences were finally breached as Curtis Huppe deflected a Tony Hand shot into the net to seal the extra point.
Hand said after the match: “Tonight we showed character, and plenty of it. Sheffield came to stop us playing our hockey and snatch chances when they appeared. It was a testament to our guys that we stayed focused on our game and battled right to the end.”
Manchester Phoenix were made to fight tooth and nail on Sunday night against rivals Sheffield, with an inspired Steeldogs netminder Ben Bowns leading the visitors into overtime against the league leaders.
The ‘War of the Roses’ clash was a bad tempered affair that saw Phoenix’s Andrew Sharp leave the game early with an ankle injury and Steeldogs’ defenceman Lloyd Gibson leave blood on the ice after a heavy collision with Tom Duggan before also leaving the match.
Stephen Wallace continued his goal-scoring form with a well taken wrap-around goal to give Phoenix the lead in the first period before Sheffield equalized early in the middle session through Edgar Bebris on the power-play.
Phoenix regained the lead through Marcus Kristoffersson in 44th minute but again the Steeldogs refused to let the home side get out of sight as Craig Elliot found the net in the 48th minute.
The closing minutes saw tempers rise further with Steeldogs’ Kris Jrundmanis receiving a match penalty for checking to the head of Ladislav Harabin, and Andre Payette gained 2+2+2 for slashing leaving the visitors shorthanded.
The resulting two-man power-play carried over into the overtime period and after a barrage of Phoenix shots, Sheffield netminder Bown’s defences were finally breached as Curtis Huppe deflected a Tony Hand shot into the net to seal the extra point.
Hand said after the match: “Tonight we showed character, and plenty of it. Sheffield came to stop us playing our hockey and snatch chances when they appeared. It was a testament to our guys that we stayed focused on our game and battled right to the end.”
Tuesday, 4 January 2011
Phoenix extend lead at the top
Manchester Phoenix 5-2 Milton Keynes Lightning
Winger Stephen Wallace scored two goals and produced a man of the match performance on Sunday night leading Manchester Phoenix to a 5-2 win over the Milton Keynes Lightning.
Marcus Kristoffersson opened the scoring in the first period as his slap shot rang of the cross bar and in from a narrow angle before James Archer scored a rebound goal on the power-play for a two goal lead.
Lee Jamieson reduced the deficit with a power-play goal for the Lightning before the end of the first period but two quick goals early in the middle session put Phoenix in control.
Wallace netted the first of his double before Ben Morgan scored a bizarre goal that slipped through Lightning netminder Alex Mettam’s pads from distance.
Lightning closed the gap again with a strike from Andre Smulter after captain Luke Boothroyds stick broke leaving the Phoenix defence open. But Wallace ensured the home side would take a three goal lead into the second break.
The final period saw no further scoring and Phoenix have a three point lead at the top of the English Premier League.
Player coach Tony Hand said: “That was an excellent win for us, against one of the most difficult teams to play against in this league.
“We knew Milton Keynes would be strong and we were right, but we took the chances when they came, and we got two extremely lucky goals.”
Winger Stephen Wallace scored two goals and produced a man of the match performance on Sunday night leading Manchester Phoenix to a 5-2 win over the Milton Keynes Lightning.
Marcus Kristoffersson opened the scoring in the first period as his slap shot rang of the cross bar and in from a narrow angle before James Archer scored a rebound goal on the power-play for a two goal lead.
Lee Jamieson reduced the deficit with a power-play goal for the Lightning before the end of the first period but two quick goals early in the middle session put Phoenix in control.
Wallace netted the first of his double before Ben Morgan scored a bizarre goal that slipped through Lightning netminder Alex Mettam’s pads from distance.
Lightning closed the gap again with a strike from Andre Smulter after captain Luke Boothroyds stick broke leaving the Phoenix defence open. But Wallace ensured the home side would take a three goal lead into the second break.
The final period saw no further scoring and Phoenix have a three point lead at the top of the English Premier League.
Player coach Tony Hand said: “That was an excellent win for us, against one of the most difficult teams to play against in this league.
“We knew Milton Keynes would be strong and we were right, but we took the chances when they came, and we got two extremely lucky goals.”
Tuesday, 21 December 2010
Phoenix are Christmas Number One
Manchester Phoenix 7-0 Sheffield Steeldogs
Manchester Phoenix ensured they would remain top of the English Premier League for Christmas with a comfortable but feisty win over local rivals Sheffield.
With the original fixture against Slough Jets postponed due to the weather, Phoenix owner Neil Morris moved quickly and arranged the January game with the Steeldogs to be brought forward.
Former Phoenix hard-man Andre Payette returned to the Ice Dome for the first time since signing for the Yorkshire club and wasted little time getting to know Phoenix enforcer Andrew Sharp. The two dropped the gloves twice in the opening period, with the second bout resulting a match penalty for Payette.
Strikes from Marcus Kristoffersson and Pavel Gomenyuk preceded a sweeping 3 man breakaway goal from Curtis Huppe leaving Steeldogs netminder Paul Jones little chance and the Phoenix with a 3-0 lead at the first break.
The home side killed the game entirely in the second period with goals from Huppe, Ladislav Harabin, James Archer and Stephen Wallace. This allowed player coach Tony Hand to retire to the bench for the final period and Adam Summerfield took over in net for the Phoenix, replacing Steve Fone.
Manchester Phoenix ensured they would remain top of the English Premier League for Christmas with a comfortable but feisty win over local rivals Sheffield.
With the original fixture against Slough Jets postponed due to the weather, Phoenix owner Neil Morris moved quickly and arranged the January game with the Steeldogs to be brought forward.
Former Phoenix hard-man Andre Payette returned to the Ice Dome for the first time since signing for the Yorkshire club and wasted little time getting to know Phoenix enforcer Andrew Sharp. The two dropped the gloves twice in the opening period, with the second bout resulting a match penalty for Payette.
Strikes from Marcus Kristoffersson and Pavel Gomenyuk preceded a sweeping 3 man breakaway goal from Curtis Huppe leaving Steeldogs netminder Paul Jones little chance and the Phoenix with a 3-0 lead at the first break.
The home side killed the game entirely in the second period with goals from Huppe, Ladislav Harabin, James Archer and Stephen Wallace. This allowed player coach Tony Hand to retire to the bench for the final period and Adam Summerfield took over in net for the Phoenix, replacing Steve Fone.
Thursday, 16 December 2010
Pittsburgh Penguins 2-3 Philadelphia Flyers
Flyers ended Pittsburgh's 12 game winning run on Tuesday night at the Wells Fargo Centre, Flyers are back on top of the NHL pack, cemented with a 5-3 win in Montreal last night.
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