A mixed bag of results for Solway Sharks at the weekend

Solway Sharks 9 Telford Tigers 3

The Solway Sharks faced Telford Tigers back in the Shark Tank following two road games, claiming a dominant 9-3 victory over the visitors after a goal-less opening period.

The Sharks, sponsored by Dynamic Property Services, lined up with the addition of Kyle Carruth from the previous weekend, whilst Kieran Hair, Bailey Thomson and Owen Rae remained on the injury list. Solway opted for Jordan Marr between the pipes once more, meanwhile Brad Day was given the start for Telford.

The Sharks dominated from the opening face-off through the first line of Gardiner, Dunbar and Robertson, but failed to take advantage early. Telford’s Ferguson picked up the first penalty of the evening for holding at 6.10, however, Day put in a defensive shift to deny the Sharks. Despite both sides battling for puck possession during the first period, neither team managed to break away and find the back of the net.

The Tigers were handed a further penalty at 15.16 as Kaariainen sat for delay of game, which was later matched by Beattie at 17.54 but neither team could capitalise, posting the score level at 0-0 after 20 minutes.

The Sharks were hungry to claim the opening goal in the second period and did so at 21.55 after Alderson fired the puck top-shelf between his legs, assisted by Young. Solway maintained a strong offensive pressure and doubled their lead through a slapshot by Danskin on the blue line at 24.13.

Telford were then handed a chance at 26.17 as Sharks were called for too-many players after a mis-communication on the bench. Just seven seconds later, McKenzie reduced the deficit to one for the Tigers on the power-play.

Solway applied pressure once again in the offensive zone, causing the Tigers to give