The Statesmen started the years fixtures with a game against our old rivals the London Legion. With us just getting back to regular training after nearly a year off due to the closure of Ally Pally it was good to get back to training and into a cup game early on.
After a jittery first period, the Statesmens training seemed to pay off with us controlling the game but just not able to get a lot of shots off or score. After not being able to score on a penalty shot, the Legion capitalised off us not marking the points and a deflected goal saw them take the lead (0-1).
The second period saw the Statesmen get into their stride and start shooting more and putting pressure on the Legions goalie, there was some good scoring chances for both teams and the Statesmen finally got on the scoresheet with an effort from Mark Fen (1-1).
The goal galvinised the Statesmen and eventually took the lead in the third period with a goal from Jake (2-1). Ty extended the lead a few minutes after and looked likely to seal the win (3-1), though this was nearly not to be as the Statesmen seemed to go after the best form of defence is attack philosiphy (ie everyone jumping forward wanting to score) and the Legion pulled one back to make it 3-2 and managed to hold on for the last few minutes and held on when the Legion pulled their keeper.
A great win and first of the Eskimo cup.
MOTM Marcus
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