Warriors 2 mauled by Ice Tigers B
On Saturday 18th January our Warriors 2 squad welcomed the Ice Tigers to Planet Ice for their opening IHSC Cup game.
Dressed players
Ben Briggs (NM), Adam Tomlinson, Liam Symington, Luke Newbiggin, Matt Bolan, Howard Barwick, Petr Dostal, Rich Guttridge, Stewart Nelson, Tim Lyndon-Belt, David Reid, Ivans Lebedjoks, James Way, Stu Shepherd, Luke Cadman and Ryan Marsh.
1st period
The first period was a closely contested battle, with both teams exchanging chances but unable to find an early breakthrough.
Warriors netminder Ben Briggs was in fine form, making key saves to keep the hosts in the game. However, in the 15th minute, the Ice Tigers managed to break the deadlock, taking a 1-0 lead.
Warriors 0 Ice Tigers 1
2nd period
Trailing by just one goal, the Warriors were still very much in the game and needed a strong middle period to turn the tide.
However, the Ice Tigers had other ideas. The visitors struck twice in quick succession, netting goals in the 28th and 29th minutes to extend their lead to 3-0. As the game approached the halfway mark, the challenge for the Warriors seemed daunting - unless they could mount a rapid response.
Thankfully, the comeback began almost immediately. Just 26 seconds after the restart, Liam Symington found the back of the net with an assist from Stu Nelson, giving the Warriors a lifeline at 1-3.
The goal sparked hope for the home side, but it was short-lived. The Ice Tigers regained control with three unanswered goals in the 30th, 33rd, and 37th minutes, heading into the final period with a commanding lead.
Warriors 1 Ice Tigers 6
3rd period
Having lost the middle period 1-5, the Warriors faced a monumental task in the final frame. They needed to tighten up defensively and focus on scoring the next goal to shift momentum. A strong start was critical, and the team delivered - just four minutes in, Captain Luke Newbiggin slotted home from an Adam Tomlinson assist, cutting the deficit to 2-6.
The middle stage of the period was a stalemate, with the Warriors showing grit and determination on defence. Their perseverance paid off in the 58th minute when Stu Nelson, assisted by Petr Dostal, found the back of the net to bring the score to 3-6.
Moments later, Howard Barwick appeared to have added a 4th for the Warriors, but controversy erupted as officials ruled the puck hadn’t crossed the line, despite the Ice Tigers players agreeing it had. Undeterred, Barwick got his moment of redemption, scoring exactly on the 59-minute mark with another assist from Tomlinson to make it 4-6.
The Warriors shut out the Ice Tigers in the final period, winning it 3-0 - a spirited response that showcased their resolve and fighting spirit.
Final score:
Warriors 4 Ice Tigers 6
Points scorers:
Stewart Nelson 1+1
Adam Tomlinson 0+2
Howard Barwick 1+0
Liam Symington 1+0
Luke Newbiggin 1+0
Petr Dostal 0+1
Ben Briggs
Congratulations to our netminder, Ben Briggs, who picked up both the Player of the Game award from the Ice Tigers AND the Captain’s Player of the Game award. Well done Ben!
Thanks to the Ice Tigers for a good game of hockey.
Warriors 2 have their next IHSC game on 15th February against Leeds Lightning B. Details below:
IHSC Cup
Saturday 15th February 2025
Warriors 2 v Leeds Lightning B
@ Planet Ice, Leeds
Face-off : 22:30
Free entry
But before that, our Warriors 3 team travel to Hull for their return fixture against Kingston Reapers. Details below:
Challenge game:
Saturday 25th January 2025
Kingston Reapers v Warriors
@ Hull Ice Arena
Face-off : 21:45
Finally… Big thanks to Phil Bradley and Ash Farmer for controlling the scoreboard and the clock.
