This will be a tough weekend for the Spartans, playing both of last year’s playoff & league champions, Whitley Bay & Nottingham.

This Saturday the Spartans will be keen to avenge their only loss this season, after loosing 4-1 at Whitley Bay on the opening weekend. The game had been a close affair, with the score at 1-1 going into the last 10 minutes, but a rushed 5 on 3 powerplay setup resulted in a blocked shot and a 2 on 0 breakaway goal for the Warriors. The Spartans scored an equalizing goal, which was disallowed due to a man in the crease. Whitley then scored a further 2 goals in the remaining minutes, putting the game out of Sheffield’s reach.

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