Sunday, 29 May 2011
Wednesday, 25 May 2011
v Devils
Monday night saw the very first game against the London Devils. Both teams started well and a closely fought first period with the teams sussing each other out and on a goal by Jake saw the teams end the first period with 1 a piece.
The second period didnt go to plan for the Statesmen and a lucklustre period saw the Devils score 5 unanswered goals to lead 6-1.
The third period was a lot better for the Statesmen and though out the game played with a lot more conviction and with the exception of some tired legs and a couple of late goals should have won the period.
A very enjoyable game despite the scoreline and hopefully the teams will meet again soon.
The second period didnt go to plan for the Statesmen and a lucklustre period saw the Devils score 5 unanswered goals to lead 6-1.
The third period was a lot better for the Statesmen and though out the game played with a lot more conviction and with the exception of some tired legs and a couple of late goals should have won the period.
A very enjoyable game despite the scoreline and hopefully the teams will meet again soon.
Sunday, 15 May 2011
v Vanssa Flyers
The Statesmen welcomed the Vanssa Flyers from Finland. A loss but a very good natured game in which both teams enjoyed.
Saturday, 19 March 2011
No Jesting
The Statesmen completed the first round of their away games in the Eskimo Cup with a very good win against the MK Jesters (8-5).
The Statesmen started of the more spritely of the teams with a goal from Jon Leslie on 41seconds. The Statesmen then solidified the lead with another on 6mins from Jamie O'Dell (2-0) on a delayed penalty and the Statesmen looked like they could run away with the game. This wasnt to be and the Jesters never lost their heads and battled back to (2-1) after 12mins, the Statesmen then took the advantage again with a goal by John C at the end of the period (3-1).
The Statesmen started strong again in the 2nd with a goal by Ty on 24mins (4-1), though this game was not over by far, with the Statesmen never really being able to shake them off and the Jesters not giving up they scored 2 in quick succession to make it (4-3).
Mark Freitag got a well needed goal on 35mins to give the Statesmen a bit of breathing space (5-3), then a couple of silly penalties and the ref not realising that players will be playing with a bit more ambition when 5-3 down, got the Jesters back into it and the period finishing (5-5) with it all to play for.
The Statesmen started off again the better team and got a goal by Jake Switzer (one of a brace) and another a minute later by Marcus Cast gave the Statesmen the breathing room needed and the period finished off with another by Jake for the win (8-5).
This leaves it all to play for in the cup with the Statesmen 2-1 from 3 games, looks like its going to be a well fought cup and not much between the teams.
MOTM Ty
The Statesmen started of the more spritely of the teams with a goal from Jon Leslie on 41seconds. The Statesmen then solidified the lead with another on 6mins from Jamie O'Dell (2-0) on a delayed penalty and the Statesmen looked like they could run away with the game. This wasnt to be and the Jesters never lost their heads and battled back to (2-1) after 12mins, the Statesmen then took the advantage again with a goal by John C at the end of the period (3-1).
The Statesmen started strong again in the 2nd with a goal by Ty on 24mins (4-1), though this game was not over by far, with the Statesmen never really being able to shake them off and the Jesters not giving up they scored 2 in quick succession to make it (4-3).
Mark Freitag got a well needed goal on 35mins to give the Statesmen a bit of breathing space (5-3), then a couple of silly penalties and the ref not realising that players will be playing with a bit more ambition when 5-3 down, got the Jesters back into it and the period finishing (5-5) with it all to play for.
The Statesmen started off again the better team and got a goal by Jake Switzer (one of a brace) and another a minute later by Marcus Cast gave the Statesmen the breathing room needed and the period finished off with another by Jake for the win (8-5).
This leaves it all to play for in the cup with the Statesmen 2-1 from 3 games, looks like its going to be a well fought cup and not much between the teams.
MOTM Ty
Tuesday, 1 March 2011
Cup win v Legion
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
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
Tuesday, 2 November 2010
Blown away
Friday night saw us play the Romford Tornado's and the rivalry took an interesting step. The game was Ritchies last as a Statesmen and we will all miss him and wish him well as he's going back to Canada.
There was an ideal start for the Tornado's with a lucky bounce on a shot to nothing going in, we just knew then it was going to be one of those days. With the Statesmen looking completely out of sorts, most people havent trained since May and we've only had 2 games in the last 3 months and it showed, Romford raced to a 4-0 lead.
A game of 2 halves (seemed like a good idea at the time), the second was a different story and the Statesmen finally found a bit of rythm and were all over the Tornados, getting back to within 2 goals at 6-4, but it was too little too late and a couple of late goals from Romford put the game to bed, 8-4.
3-1 up at the moment so the next game will be interesting.
MOTM James;)
There was an ideal start for the Tornado's with a lucky bounce on a shot to nothing going in, we just knew then it was going to be one of those days. With the Statesmen looking completely out of sorts, most people havent trained since May and we've only had 2 games in the last 3 months and it showed, Romford raced to a 4-0 lead.
A game of 2 halves (seemed like a good idea at the time), the second was a different story and the Statesmen finally found a bit of rythm and were all over the Tornados, getting back to within 2 goals at 6-4, but it was too little too late and a couple of late goals from Romford put the game to bed, 8-4.
3-1 up at the moment so the next game will be interesting.
MOTM James;)
Thursday, 1 April 2010
James hits 50 games
The game against the Legion saw James hit 50 games for the Statesmen with a very impressive 80 goals and 141 points, congratulations James.
WC - double over Legion
Monday night saw the 2nd game against the Legion in the Winter Cup and a must win for the Statesmen to finish off the bottom. The Statesmen knew the Legion would be up for it and with some bad ice the game wasn't exactly going to be a classic from the get go, but all credit to the Legion for not giving us the time or space and clogging up the middle to prevent a lot of scoring chances. The Legion took the lead in the 1st period and with Ben Durcan stealing the show and playing a blinder kept the Statsmen in the game, the Legion added another in the 2nd, this forced us to change up the lines on the PP which really changed the game with the Statesmen pegging 1 back to 2-1, and bought the Statesmen back in the game. 2-1 down going into the thrid saw crazy J get his 2nd of the night and continue his impressive form against the Legion and with Marcus Cast continuing in form with 3 helpers, James Wood added to the total for the Statesmen to go 3-2 up.
A last gasp effort from the Legion with their netminder pulled fell right into the hands of Bob Hedley as he slotted the empty net goal from centre ice and seal the game 4-2. MOTM a very well deserved Ben Durcan.
A last gasp effort from the Legion with their netminder pulled fell right into the hands of Bob Hedley as he slotted the empty net goal from centre ice and seal the game 4-2. MOTM a very well deserved Ben Durcan.
Met Police, handcuffed
Sat 20th March saw the return leg against the Met Police, with no 'incidents' holding any players up the game started off lively enough and the first period was a close affair with the Statesmen edging the lead 4-2. This continued into the 2nd period with no team really taking control and the lead. This was until the 3rd with a supberb period by Marcus Cast and 4 goals (8 for the period), his display lit a fire under the Statesmen and finished with a 12-4 win. MOTM Ben Durcan
No bite against Bulldogs
Sat 6th March saw the Statesmens inaugaral game against the Streatham Bulldogs, with a few key plaeyers missing it was always going to be an uphill battle in which was a very enjoyable game (well, everyone enjoyed it except Chris).
The Statesmen started lively and opened the scoring after a minute with a scorcher from John Leslie, only to see the Bulldogs equalise after 4mins and get a 2nd after 7mins. The Bulldogs scored 3 in quick succession on 10mins an 16 with the Statesmen getting a couple back on 17mins, to finish the period 6-3.
The second was more one sided scorewise with the Bulldogs netting 4 to the Statesmens 1 and tired legs and the inability to put the puck in the net took its toll, the 3rd ended 2-0 to the Bulldogs in a more closely fought game for the first half than the scoreline suggested. Everyone enjoyed the game and the Statesmen look forward to the return leg.
The Statesmen started lively and opened the scoring after a minute with a scorcher from John Leslie, only to see the Bulldogs equalise after 4mins and get a 2nd after 7mins. The Bulldogs scored 3 in quick succession on 10mins an 16 with the Statesmen getting a couple back on 17mins, to finish the period 6-3.
The second was more one sided scorewise with the Bulldogs netting 4 to the Statesmens 1 and tired legs and the inability to put the puck in the net took its toll, the 3rd ended 2-0 to the Bulldogs in a more closely fought game for the first half than the scoreline suggested. Everyone enjoyed the game and the Statesmen look forward to the return leg.
Monday, 1 March 2010
WC - Loss v Eagles
Another 'thrilling' encounter with the London Eagles, the Statesmen started off with their intentions set out for the night steaming to a 3-0 lead and totally controlling the play in front of a stunned Polish crowd (they werent so loud then!), only for the Eagles to take a time out and then go about slowing the game and take the wind out of the Statesmen. The tactics worked and a couple of silly penalties and some dubious calls and the period ended 3-2.
Unfortunately the penalties seemed to continue and after one of the Eagles players dropped the gloves after 3mins the game was only really going to go one way, though apparently it was us. With 2 of the Eagles players kicked from the game things seemed to calm down a bit but it all played into the Eagles hands and a couple of very late goals saw the Eagles win 5-4, a game the Statesmen threw away really and it would have been nice to shut up the very partisan Polish 'fans' (to be polite). MOTM James Wood, not really:) Ben Durcan and well deserved.
Unfortunately the penalties seemed to continue and after one of the Eagles players dropped the gloves after 3mins the game was only really going to go one way, though apparently it was us. With 2 of the Eagles players kicked from the game things seemed to calm down a bit but it all played into the Eagles hands and a couple of very late goals saw the Eagles win 5-4, a game the Statesmen threw away really and it would have been nice to shut up the very partisan Polish 'fans' (to be polite). MOTM James Wood, not really:) Ben Durcan and well deserved.
Old timers
John and Ty reached 200 'official' games with the game against the Met Police, congratulations John.
Win v Met Police
The Statesmen welcomed the Met Police to Ally Pally in the first contest between the 2 teams. With an accident on the North Circular holding up the coach and leading to a few players being called out from the police the game started spritely enough, with the police opening up the scoring in 27 secs from James Paxman (his first of 6 of the night). The Statesmen responded after 2 mins with James's first of 5 from the night and Marcus getting the 2nd (his first of 7 points) the game was very even until 15 mins in with the Statesmen leading 4-3, then when the coach turned up the floodgates opened and the Statesmen finished the period 8-4.
This 2nd period was tied at 3 and the Statesmen finished off the 3rd 3-0, a well fought and enjoyable game and look forward to the rematch. MOTM James (this is just getting silly)
This 2nd period was tied at 3 and the Statesmen finished off the 3rd 3-0, a well fought and enjoyable game and look forward to the rematch. MOTM James (this is just getting silly)
WC - Loss v Spitfire
This was the second meeting of the WC against the London Spitfire, in a closely contested game the Spitfire took the lead after 10mins, then scored 3 goals in 4 mins of the second and 1 near the end of the period to take a 5-0 lead. With some key players missing the Statesmen though the scoreline not reflecting the play just couldnt put the puck in the net till the 3rd and controlled most of the play in that period as well coming close a few times, 5-1 loss. MOTM James Wood (if anyone reads this can you pick someone else ;)
Wednesday, 20 January 2010
WC- Win v Legion
You'd have to go back to Nov 07 for the last win against the Legion, the Statesmen jumped out to a 4-0 lead in teh first with crazy J leading the way with a brace and Mike and James chipping in a goal apiece, the Statesmen were in control for the first 15mins and looked like they could run away with the game, but tired legs and a loss of concentration led to conceding a couple of goals late on.
The 2nd was marred by the refs whistle and really took the wind out of our sails, with crazy completing his hat trick and less than a minute after the Legion scored their 3rd.
The Statesmen then got back into it in the 3rd with crazy on the scoresheet again for his 4th and Ty answering the Legions goal on 53mins to put the game out of reach. Good game and well done everyone. MOTM James (Im beginning to think bribes are going on here, J - you were robbed;)
The 2nd was marred by the refs whistle and really took the wind out of our sails, with crazy completing his hat trick and less than a minute after the Legion scored their 3rd.
The Statesmen then got back into it in the 3rd with crazy on the scoresheet again for his 4th and Ty answering the Legions goal on 53mins to put the game out of reach. Good game and well done everyone. MOTM James (Im beginning to think bribes are going on here, J - you were robbed;)
WC- Draw v Spitfire
The Statesmen kicked off the Winter Cup on 8th Dec 09 v Spitfire, in what was a fast paced encounter and the lead being shared by the two teams ended in a draw and the Statesmen to ponder the 3 gifted goals, 5-5 a good start to the campaign.
Thursday, 26 November 2009
v Eskimos
The Statesmen kicked off the winter season with their first win against the Cambridge Eskimos. With the two previous encounters ending with a goal in it, the Statesmen were expecting a close game. The Statesmen welcomed three new players in their first game Tom Lahtinen, George Prich and Dmitry Selimir.
The Statesmen got off to a nice start with a goal from Tom on his first game for the Statesmen and bouyed by this jumped off to a 3-0 lead after 15mins, though this could have easily been tied with the Eskimos getting 3 clear breakaways but some great goaltending for Ben kept them out.
The 2nd period was a more back and forth affair with the Eskimos and Statesmen trading goals but the Statesmen getting the better of the period 5-3 with Mike getting a brace to lead 8-3.
The third period went to the Eskimos with the goal hungry Statesmen pushing more forward but unsuprisingly only scoring 1 to the Eskimos 3, 9-6 the final score. MOTM James
The Statesmen got off to a nice start with a goal from Tom on his first game for the Statesmen and bouyed by this jumped off to a 3-0 lead after 15mins, though this could have easily been tied with the Eskimos getting 3 clear breakaways but some great goaltending for Ben kept them out.
The 2nd period was a more back and forth affair with the Eskimos and Statesmen trading goals but the Statesmen getting the better of the period 5-3 with Mike getting a brace to lead 8-3.
The third period went to the Eskimos with the goal hungry Statesmen pushing more forward but unsuprisingly only scoring 1 to the Eskimos 3, 9-6 the final score. MOTM James
Thursday, 24 September 2009
Ben gets 50
Thanks to Steve for finding some 'lost' gamesheets and thanks to our founder Mark Feehan as well, lol.
As such officially Ben has now reached 50 games and Ty has 250 goals, congrats Ben.
As such officially Ben has now reached 50 games and Ty has 250 goals, congrats Ben.
Thursday, 10 September 2009
Memorial Game for Mat Hoxby
Sunday saw the first memorial game for Mat Hoxby who died last year in a fatal car accident. He played for both teams so it was only fitting we have a game in his honour and try to raise some money for Cancer Research (a charity he would have chose and one that is very worthwhile and close to me as well).
In what is hoped to be a bi-monthly game and a memorial cup to be kept by the winning team, the score doesn't really matter, but let's just say that the Statesmen are the current cup holders;)
Thanks to everyone who turned up in a very enjoyable game and we managed to raise a bit over £400 for Cancer Research. Thanks everyone.
In what is hoped to be a bi-monthly game and a memorial cup to be kept by the winning team, the score doesn't really matter, but let's just say that the Statesmen are the current cup holders;)
Thanks to everyone who turned up in a very enjoyable game and we managed to raise a bit over £400 for Cancer Research. Thanks everyone.
Win v Hyenas
In a battle of the Freitag's, the game saw the Statesmen eventual 10-0 winners from only 8 players. A great game played in the spirit normally played between the 2 sides and a special occassion for the senior Freitag was undermined by the junior.
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