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Weekend Teaser: Bees look to go out on a high

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  Bees look to go out on a high in the last weekend of the season Bees show their true colours in three point weekend First up last weekend Bees were on the road in Milton Keynes still elated after their win against the Lightning the previous weekend. Bees started off where they finished in the previous game with Adam Rosbottom scoring just 1.08 into the game. MKL tied the game just over two minutes later with what was to be the last goal of the first period. The second period was to produce another goal for each team, Bees go ahead goal was short handed and scored by Will Stead timed at 36.43 but MKL were to draw level again to set up a thrilling third period. The third period was also to produce a goal for each team, Bees goal coming courtesy of Brendan Walkom at 43.27. MKL scored the equaliser with 42 seconds left of the period after pulling their goalie. Overtime lasted just over a minute when MKL found the back of the net and walked away with the extra point. Sunday saw the Br...

Weekend Teaser: Bees are out of the playoffs but still mean business

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  Bees are out of the playoffs but still mean business Bees played brilliantly for 5 periods last weekend Bees were on the road on Saturday visiting the Steeldogs in Sheffield. Bees were the better team for the first two periods, period 1 ended 2-1 in Bees favour with Bees goals coming from Dom and JJ. Steeldogs clawed their way back into the game but were still struggling with the Bees game plan, the second period finishing with the teams tying 3-3 and Bees goal scored by Dom was honestly one of the best shots you will see. Shortly into the third period Juha was on target to put the Bees 4-3 ahead but then Steeldogs began an onslaught scoring 6 unanswered goals leaving the final score at 9-4 which did not reflect the flow of the game or the Bees performance. Sunday night Bees welcomed the MK Lightning to Slough, a dominant team and deserving of their second place in the league. Matt Smital was in the net against his former team and Bees, without any of their two way deal players a...

Weekend Teaser: Bees deserved more than one point from last weekend but it wasn't to be

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  Bees deserved more than one point from last weekend but it wasn't to be  100% commitment and performance from the Bees   Bees travelled to Basingstoke for what was to turn out to be a Saturday night thriller. Games against the Bison are always exciting, passionate and nail-bitingly close and this game was no different. At the end of regulation the teams were tied 4-4, Bees goals coming from Will, Harry and Brendan with two, his second goal was incredible. Overtime could not split the teams so a shootout, which wasn't without controversy, resulted in Bison gaining the extra point.  Sunday saw the Knights visit Slough and they came out all guns firing. By 5.06 in the first the Knights were 3-0 up but you have to hand it to the Bees they raised their game and started to fight their way back. Dom was on target at 7.49 and this was to be the last goal scored until Will Stead scored a powerplay goal timed at 44.16 in the third. Bees had piled on the pressure in the ...

Weekend Teaser: Get your thermals on as Bees visit the Bison before a home visit from the Knights

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Get your thermals on as Bees visit the Bison before a home visit from the Knights  Bees don't want the season to end   When the points from every game really matter you don't want to be visiting the league leaders in their castle but the Bees played incredibly well considering injury had side lined Alan Lack and Adam Rosbottom and the players on two-way deals were unavailable to ice too. Leeds came away with a 6-4 win but Bees gave them a run for their money as the last goal was an empty netter. Bees scorers on the night were Dan Rose, Josh Smith and Brendan Walkom with a brace. Next up for the Bees were the Steeldogs, sitting 4th in the league they were not going to be a pushover. Bees were the stronger team on the night. With a 3-1 lead at the end of the first period, Bees looked comfortable with two goals from Dom Gabaj and one for James Galazzi. Harvey Stead was to increase the Bees lead in the second with what was to be the game winning goal. The Steeldogs edged the ...

A weekend with the Knights and the Steeldogs

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  A weekend with the Knights and the Steeldogs Bees fall to much improved Seahawks   I think it is fair to say that reflecting on both the Seahawks and Bees 22/23 seasons they have been blighted with injury, suspension and a huge dose of bad luck and for one reason or another both teams couldn't catch a break. The two teams met for a double header weekend, with Hull making the long journey to Slough on Saturday before both teams headed back to Hull for the return leg. Seahawks were to prove too strong for the Bees over the two games with a 6-3 win in Slough and a 6-4 win in Hull. Seahawk's Emil Svec was on fire with a 4+4 weekend and he was a threat every time he crossed the blue line. Some notable performances from the Bees too with Stuart Mogg being the stand out player for me.   Player of the Weekend Results Congratulations to Stuart Mogg  who walked away with the player of the weekend vote with a whopping 64% of the vote.  You can view all our player of...