Dundees reign continues but have an eventful night in Hull in a dramatic weekend...
Dundee had a double header weekend with Hull facing them Saturday in Hull on Humberside and Sunday in Dundee. Saturday kicked it off in Hull, Dundee wanted to keep their reign at the top of the league going. Hull would turn out 2-1 winners, starting off with a fabulous breakaway goal and an unbelievable shot from behind the goal line that squeaked in. Goal highlights here:
But it was a certain event during the third period which shocked the Elite league. It all started off with a huge fight behind the goal. Next thing, Derek Campbell was kicked out. But as he exited the ice and went off ice to the locker room, I'm not sure whether it was a fan or a player from the video, But Campbell got into a fight with them off the ice, which is illegal. If it was a fan, then Campbell should be banned. He already has one game on his ban list after a that. Possibly more? If it was a player though, both are in the wrong: The Dundee player came out of the locker off ice INTO THE CROWD, and fought a player and Campbell shouldn't respond. If you ask me, thats outrageous. Both should be banned. Video of it here:
That would start a rivarly between these teams with from what looked to be an easy win, turned into the most eventful game of the season so far! WOW!
A Giant win in Cardiff for Belfast...
Cardiff devils had a home game against Belfast giants on Saturday and a brilliant game of hockey would see Belfast run out victorious with a 4-1 win. Kevin Suarette and Mac Faulkner would be the scores for a 1-1 first period. Second session, and giants took the lead through Jeff Szwez and Rob Sandrock for a 3-1 by the seocnd break. Third, and giants would seal of another great win for the Irish side. After this great performance, the away fans would go across the sea with smiles on their faces. They are now second in the table, behind Dundee stars. Highlights here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yWTGtHoFXRQ
Panthers book place in challenge cup quarter finals....
On Sunday, Nottingham panthers hammered Coventry Blaze 6-1 in Coventry to clinch their place in the challenge cup quarter final.
Panthers led 4-0 by the end of the second break but Blaze broke the shutout through Kevin Harvey. Nottingham though added two more for a smashing of the home team 6-1! Highlights here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=RHOo6UmcNSI The previous night, they had a league home game against Braehead clan in which they won 4-2. A fantastic man of the match performance by Matt Ryan saw him pick up two points. Panthers opened the scoring via David Clarke but clan were level by the end of the first. Second period was a great period of hockey with a lot of fights. Panthers scored two more but clan pulled one back. At the final break. It was 3-2. One goal in a really close third period which could've gone any way! Matt Ryan scored a well deserved goal to put the game at bay. The home fans celebrated a fantastic 4-2 win. And are third in the table!
Blazes brilliant run put to a stop with a dreadful weekend...
It has been a brilliant season so far for Coventry blaze. After finally slaying the dragon which is Dundee, blaze had high expectations for this weekend but shockingly lost both games. A team that beat the top guys then looses twice in a row! WOW! They got hammered by Nottingham 6-1 on Sunday at home(match report a few posts above) after an overtime defeat in Sheffield on Saturday 3-2. They led 1-0 after two periods and were shaping up to be winners but a steelers comeback would see it 2-2 at the end of regulation. Overtime was here and one goal would win it. A steelers goal in overtime would give them a fantastic win. And get their season back on track. Highlights here:
Yet again a win-less weekend for caps...
Edinburgh capitals still are not doing well this season only scoring one goal all weekend after loosing 5-0 in Fife, followed by a 3-1 home defeat by Cardiff. Their bad season continues. Matt Reber, Nickerson, Danny Stewart, Jordan Fulton and Rok Pajic would all score goals for flyers win and a first shutout of the season for goalie Kevin Regan. Next night, caps were back home against devils which would result in a 3-1 loss as devils bounced back from their 4-1 defeat at home to Belfast the previous night. Despite caps opening the score through Jake Portwood, Cardiff levelled in the final minute of the first via Ben Davies. Mac Faulkner gave Devils the lead in period two and Ben Davies would grab his second to seal the win.
EIHL table after this weekend...
| 1 | Dundee | 9 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 14 |
| 2 | Belfast | 7 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 3 | Nottingham | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 4 | Coventry | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| 5 | Cardiff | 6 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| 6 | Braehead | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| 7 | Sheffield | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| 8 | Hull | 6 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 9 | Edinburgh | 5 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 10 | Fife | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
Hull slip eight now after their eventful weekend. Fife are struggling now despite their challenge cup shutout win Saturday but league wise, they are still without a win. And as we seem to say at the end of every roundup, Dundee are top!
Posted by Rhys Williams.
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