Sunday 23 November 2008

Late one v Nightwolves

Fri night saw a late f/o against a vastly improved Nightwolves team. The Nightwolves obviously have got some better players so a good game was in the offing. The Statesmen started off sluggish and after 10mins the Nightwolves had gone 2-0 up, with seemidly a lack of confidence at the moment was evident and we just seem to be struggling to put the puck in the back of the net, even so on 15mins debutant Bob Heldley got one back and the 1st ended 2-1.
Some rather strange refereeing seemed to stem any flow the Statesmen could get into the game with misconducts for 2 of the D, when there was only 4 to start the game and the Nightwolves took full advantage and with a goal from Ritchie continuing his good form of late at the end of the 2nd it was 5-1.
The 3rd was more of the same and with a lot of sitters missed the Nigthwolves scored 1 to end the game 6-2, well done to them and look forward to a rematch in the New Year and maybe a good rivalry will be ensuing and some close games.
MOTM James

Friday 14 November 2008

WC v London Eagles

Wednesday night saw the Statesmen play the inaugural game against the London Eagles, a Polish team that play out of the Ally Pally. This game was a bit of an unkown, after beating the Legion they drew against the Spitfires.

Without a game sheet theres not much to report, the first period ended 3-1 with Ritchie continuing his good form and getting the lone goal, then with the Statesmen chasing the game the Eagles took advantage and the Statesmen just couldn't seem to create any chances. Paul Danis scored in the 3rd with the game well out of reach and finishing 12-2. This leaves us 3rd in the cup on goal difference with the Legion.