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Good evening and welcome to tonight's game vs Leeds Knights.
Leeds are having another impressive season, with a cup win already under the belt they are chasing another league title and are in a tight race with MK who we will see in Telford next week, no easy games, all have plenty to play for!
Looking back over last weekend for us we had two crucial wins, with us having a find a way to win mentality, despite relinquishing 3 goal leads both nights
At some point that will come back and bite us, we need to be better at closing games out, something we have had issues with all season. On Saturday versus Sheffield, we were very clinical on our power play with us being four from four for 100% with some very well taken goals, giving us back the three goal advantage allowing us to close the game down from there.
On Sunday in Hull the boys dug deep, having to pick themselves up for OT after conceding with five seconds left in regulation to find a way to win tonight. A lot of good moments, situations and we seemed to be comfortable for the most part.
Hull came back in the third but we kept our composure, I thought the call on Hards toward the end of the game was significant in changing the game and in our view was never a call. We were guilty of letting them back in after not taking advantage of some great opportunities but ultimately for the job done in OT.
Enjoy the hockey
Tom Watkins
Telford Tigers face NIHL National Cup Champions Leeds Knights in a crucial league clash. Leeds arrive in top form, but Tigers are ready to battle for vital points. With home support behind them, and a win on the road already in the bag this weekend, expect an intense contest as Tigers look to topple the Cup winners.
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Telford Tigers 2 have crowned their league campaign in style, securing back-to-back NIHL North 2 titles. With the regular season complete, attention now shifts to the playoffs, where the team will return to action later this month in their quarter-final clash. The hunt for more silverware continues! Keep your eyes peeled for fixture details on the playoff quarter finals!
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TELFORD TIGERS 2 CROWNED LEAGUE CHAMPIONS
Telford Tigers 2 sealed their back-to-back NIHL North 2 league title in emphatic fashion on Saturday night with a 7-2 victory over Deeside Ducks in their final league game of the season
The first period saw Tigers dominate in terms of shots on goal, firing twenty pucks at the Ducks' net compared to Deeside’s nine However, despite their offensive pressure, neither team could break the deadlock, and the period ended goalless
As the second period commenced, Tigers wasted no time in taking control of the game Dan Mitchell opened the scoring, capitalising on a pass from Vladimir Luka to give Telford the lead Less than thirty seconds later, Luka turned from provider to scorer, slotting home a second goal with assists from Taylor Stanton and Dan Retter The Ducks managed to respond just ahead of the halfway point of the game, pulling a goal back to keep their hopes alive However, Tigers remained relentless Callum Griffin clinically set up Ben Washburn who coolly slotted the puck through Booth’s legs to restore Telford’s two-goal advantage.
Vladimir Luka added his second of the night with another well-taken goal before Dan Harrison extended the lead further His initial shot from the blue line was saved by Booth, but the rebound came straight back out, allowing Harrison to fire in a second attempt that found the back of the net The second period ended with Tigers firmly in control at 5-1
The third period started in similar fashion, with Tigers continuing to push forward Paul Davies got on the scoresheet after receiving a pass from Taylor Stanton and sending the puck past Booth to make it 6-1
Deeside managed to claw one back at 52:15, sneaking a shot past Tigers’ netminder Hal Griffiths, but any hopes of a late comeback were swiftly extinguished. Defenceman Josef Lauder capped off the night in style, finding the perfect shooting lane and sending a rocket past Booth, knocking his water bottle flying
As the final seconds ticked away, the buzzer sounded, confirming Telford Tigers 2 as league champions once again With a dominant performance in their last league fixture, they secured back-to-back NIHL North 2 titles, celebrating another successful season of hard work, skill, and determination
Head Coach Andy Watt expressed his pride in the team’s achievements: “I couldn’t be prouder of this team They’ve worked incredibly hard all season, and to lift the title again is a testament to their dedication and commitment Now, our focus shifts to the playoffs, where we know the challenge will be even tougher We’ll enjoy this moment, but the work isn’t done yet ” With the league title secured, Tigers now turn their attention to the playoffs, where they will look to carry their momentum forward and finish the season off with more success.
Final Score: Autocraft Telford Tigers 7 Deeside Ducks 2
Scorers: Dan Mitchell, Vladimir Luka (2), Ben Washburn, Dan Harrison, Paul Davies, Josef Lauder
Man of the match: Paul Davies
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