Sheffield Scimitars ENL

The Sheffield Spartans went to second in the league last night after recent wins against Lancashire (last weekend) and Manchester (last night). However they will need to win against Blackburn tonight to keep that place, as Newcastle play Bradford in a game they are expected to win having lost only one game this season.

Last Sunday saw the Spartans face Lancashire, a side who they had already beaten this season 11-1. This game would turn out to be another one sided affair with goals coming from all lines. It was 4-0 after the first period, 12-0 after the second and a further 4 goals in the third period completed the game.

Lancashire is a new team in the ENL this season, and even with a short bench they never gave in and fought hard for every puck.

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On Saturday the Spartans made the hour long trip to Grimsby, home of the smallest rink in the ENL. Grimsby is always a difficult place for visiting teams to come and play, such a small rink means less time on the puck, more shots and plenty of contact.

The first period started well with an early long range goal from Si Manning. Sheffield followed up with another goal soon after, before taking a series of penalties. Grimsby took full advantage, with two separate powerplay goals to level the score. The Spartans managed to grab another goal to take the lead to end the period 3-2.

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The Sheffield Spartans traveled to the Billingham Forum at the weekend to face the Bombers, a team they were yet to beat on Billingham home ice in their three season history.

Sheffield started the game slowly, and took some unnecessary penalties which gave the Bombers a 5 on 3 advantage. A well worked powerplay gave the home team the lead with a goal from Billingham captain Windridge. With another penalty stacked up, the 5 on 3 advantage remained and another Billingham goal followed. It was not long before Billingham took penalties of their own, which resulted in Scott Wards dismissal from the game. After 10 minutes the penalties were finally sorted out and the game continued. With only a few minutes remaining, the first period was played out with no further goals.

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