Barbarians head in to this weekend double header versus Bottesford and Khaos off 2 wins last time out. The return fixtures on Sunday are only 6 weeks after the first meetings against both Bottesford and Khaos.
First up are Bottesford a team that the Barbarians have played on numerous occasion over the past 3 seasons, with only a 4-4 draw in there first encounter blotting a 100% record against the team in yellow and green. After a 4-1 only 6 weeks ago the Barbarians are looking to inflict another defeat on their North East rivals.
Second game is against divisional rivals Khaos. After taking an unexpected 6-1 hammering from their rivals in late December, the Barbarians will be looking to avenge what was a poor performance and keep their title chances in their own hands.
Their is a few squad changes for this weekends encounters with Lloyd injured, Ancliff on holiday, Lycett and Wilson still away working. Players returning for the weekend are Myers, Walker. Hopefully Hawke will have recovered from a small knock at training on Wednesday to complete the line up.
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Friday 31 January 2014
Monday 20 January 2014
Rough with the Smooth weekend
Barbarians 2 Comets 1
A chilly early morning start for the Barbarians saw them line up against Cleckheaton Comets a team they have seen plenty of over the past couple of seasons. Last meeting was at the Nationals in late July when the Barbarians skated away with a 4-3 victory.
With a depleted team (only 7 skaters) the Barbarians looked to hit a fast and well drilled Comets early. As it was the game was very even with chances at both ends. Plenty of shots been blocked by both sets of defence men. The decisive moment of the match was in the final minute of the first period as first Hawke ripped home a shot from top of the slot, followed by Bradley doubling the lead 13 seconds from the buzzer.
The second period again saw much of the same with players from both ends having chances, Barbarians again striking the post on numerous occasions. With 15 minutes to go and Barbarians on the penalty kill the Comets worked the puck well on the powerplay and caught netminder Coote on the move and made it 2-1.
The final 15 minutes was a tense affair with Comets applying plenty of pressure but the team held out to take the 2 points required.
Barbarians 16 Vipers 1
Barbarians lined up against bottom of the league Vipers in a one sided encounter. Vipers only fielding 4 skaters and a netminder. It wasn't long before the goals started to stack up on a tired Vipers team. It was a good result that saw all outfield skaters on the score sheet. 6 goals from Bradley, 3 from Sanderson, 2 from Lloyd, 1 from Oades, 1 from Girling and first goals of the season for Ancliff and Chambers. A defencive lapse cost netminder Cusick a certain shut out as the weak Vipers only mustard 10 poor shots.
A moral boosting performance with some great passing moves from the Barbairians.
Next up are the return fixtures with Bottesford and Khaos 2 weeks on Sunday.
The Barbarians need to somehow avenge their last league defeat to keep them in the hunt for this seasons league title.
A chilly early morning start for the Barbarians saw them line up against Cleckheaton Comets a team they have seen plenty of over the past couple of seasons. Last meeting was at the Nationals in late July when the Barbarians skated away with a 4-3 victory.
With a depleted team (only 7 skaters) the Barbarians looked to hit a fast and well drilled Comets early. As it was the game was very even with chances at both ends. Plenty of shots been blocked by both sets of defence men. The decisive moment of the match was in the final minute of the first period as first Hawke ripped home a shot from top of the slot, followed by Bradley doubling the lead 13 seconds from the buzzer.
The second period again saw much of the same with players from both ends having chances, Barbarians again striking the post on numerous occasions. With 15 minutes to go and Barbarians on the penalty kill the Comets worked the puck well on the powerplay and caught netminder Coote on the move and made it 2-1.
The final 15 minutes was a tense affair with Comets applying plenty of pressure but the team held out to take the 2 points required.
Barbarians 16 Vipers 1
Barbarians lined up against bottom of the league Vipers in a one sided encounter. Vipers only fielding 4 skaters and a netminder. It wasn't long before the goals started to stack up on a tired Vipers team. It was a good result that saw all outfield skaters on the score sheet. 6 goals from Bradley, 3 from Sanderson, 2 from Lloyd, 1 from Oades, 1 from Girling and first goals of the season for Ancliff and Chambers. A defencive lapse cost netminder Cusick a certain shut out as the weak Vipers only mustard 10 poor shots.
A moral boosting performance with some great passing moves from the Barbairians.
Next up are the return fixtures with Bottesford and Khaos 2 weeks on Sunday.
The Barbarians need to somehow avenge their last league defeat to keep them in the hunt for this seasons league title.
Friday 17 January 2014
4 Point Weekend required to keep in touch with the leaders
Barbarians head into this weekend two games needing 4 points from 4, after a dismal 6-1 defeat against local rivals Khaos last time out. The lose has seen the Barbarians drop to 3rd in the table below Khaos. Both Barbarians and Khaos on 10 points with league leaders Salford having a two point cushion on 12 points.
Comets and Vipers are this weekends opponents and with the Barbarians fielding an under strength team for the second weekend in a row. Its going to prove difficult to gain the required 4 points to stay in touch with Salford early impressive form.
Comets are first up, having lost tallies man Josh Stockton to division A high flyer's Hallamshire Hornets, Comets seem to have plugged the gap however have defencive frailties which the Barbarians must take advantage off to gain the 2 points required. Comets sit 10th overall in the standing however have played tough opponents so far and have only lost by the odd goal so all is to play for this weekend.
Second game against a much improved Vipers to last season will again see the Barbarians push for glory. A game that's not going to be a walk in the park but an expected 2 points.
Face off vs Comets 9.00am
vs Vipers 12.20pm
Comets and Vipers are this weekends opponents and with the Barbarians fielding an under strength team for the second weekend in a row. Its going to prove difficult to gain the required 4 points to stay in touch with Salford early impressive form.
Comets are first up, having lost tallies man Josh Stockton to division A high flyer's Hallamshire Hornets, Comets seem to have plugged the gap however have defencive frailties which the Barbarians must take advantage off to gain the 2 points required. Comets sit 10th overall in the standing however have played tough opponents so far and have only lost by the odd goal so all is to play for this weekend.
Second game against a much improved Vipers to last season will again see the Barbarians push for glory. A game that's not going to be a walk in the park but an expected 2 points.
Face off vs Comets 9.00am
vs Vipers 12.20pm
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