EIHA Under 16 North League Division 2
Blackpool Seagulls 10 - Deeside Dragons 3
Period Scores: 4-0, 3-1, 3-2
Penalties In Minutes: Seagulls 8 - Dragons 12
Seagulls Scoring: Jacob Lutwyche 3+1, Corey Swift 2+1, Charles Ratcliffe 2+0, Alexander Porter 2+0, Nathan Frankel 1+2, James Bruce 0+2, Thomas McFadden 0+2, Lewis Bennett 0+2
Dragons Scoring: Callum Wilson 2+0, Billy Perks 1+0, Liam Richards 0+1
The Steve Swift Memorial Cup was awarded to the winning team after the game. (read more about that HERE )
Playing for the inaugural Steve Swift Memorial Cup, the home team took
just 4 minutes to open the scoring through Jacob Lutwyche. Two minutes later
the lead was doubled by Charles Ratcliffe. Blackpool were now finding their
touch and two quick goals from captain Corey Swift with assists from Jimmy
Bruce and Nathan Frankel in his first game for the club made the first period
score 4-0.
The second period started like the first with Lutwyche opening the
scoring with a solo effort before Alex Porter scored his first goal for the
team assisted by Lewis Bennett. A goal from Deeside was soon followed by a
second from Ratcliffe rounding off the second period with a score of 7-1.
Final period and a second goal from Porter after 29 seconds, assisted
again by Bennett, had the home team sensing a rout, but Deeside responded with
2 quick goals following a spell of pressure where the Seagulls struggled to get
out of their own end. However, they managed to weather the storm and a debut
goal from Nathan Frankel but any hopes of a comeback from the visitors well and
truly to bed. The game ended as it started with a very well taken solo goal
from Lutwyche to clinch his hat trick. Final score of 10-3 gave the home fans
plenty to smile about.
Most Valuable Player awards went to Alex Porter for Blackpool and Billy
Perks for Deeside. The Steve Swift Memorial Cup was presented to his son,
Seagulls captain Corey Swift.
On the same night, the Seagulls under 10's made their first ever
appearance in the cross ice version of the game at Blackburn. Playing against teams from Manchester,
Telford and hosts Blackburn, the young Seagulls did exceptionally well. None of
these players had played a competitive game prior to this, some have only just
learnt how to skate. The coaching team was very pleased with the effort shown
by all and was happy to see the players enjoying their long awaited first game.
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The next home game for the Under 16's is Saturday 25 October against
Solihull, with the Under 10's playing the following day against Blackburn,
Deeside and Manchester. Supporters are more than welcome on both days.
Blackpool Seagulls are recruiting players of all ages, boys and girls.
Training sessions are Monday and Thursday 6pm to 7pm for beginners who can
skate to a required level. Hockey learn to skate courses are available on
Saturday and Sunday mornings at Fylde Coast Ice Arena. Call 01253 590333 for
details.
