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| Kieran Strangeway in action for Widnes Wild Photo by Geoff White - www,gw-images.co.uk |
The game started at a frantic pace with Nottingham taking an
early minor penalty. With the Wild being on the powerplay and having the man
advantage, player coach Scott Mckenzie found Michal Fico wide open in front of
the net to blast home and give the visitors a one goal lead early in the game.
That was as good as it would get for the Wild however, as the Lions battled for
every puck and scored 2 goals in quick succession to give the delighted home
team a 2-1 lead going into the period break.
The second period ebbed and flowed with both teams having
chances but struggling to break through. A tussle infront of the Nottingham
goal ended with a 4 minute powerplay for the Wild but again, the Widnes men
could not find a way past the ever impressive Alan Levers in net for the Lions.
No goals scored leaving the game poised at 2-1.
A penalty strewn 3rd period saw both teams have chances but
eventually it would be the home side to score, a scrappy but well deserved goal
to give the Lions a 3-1 lead with little time remaining. As Widnes Wild fans
have seen all season, the Wild continued to fight and battle with their never
say die attitude, a powerplay goal from Scott Mckenzie giving the Wild hope. A
superb pass from Kieron Strangeway opening up room for the player coach who
managed to find the top corner.
The Wild would pull their keeper Greg Ruxton to gain a man
advantage but it was to no avail as the home team would hold on to win the game
deservedly 3-2. A disappointed coach Mckenzie had this to say about the game;
‘That is probably the worst 1st period we have ever played.
We didn’t do anything that we set out to do, were second to loose pucks and
played scared for the most part. I have said it to the guys over and over, no
one is going to give us the two points each night, we have to earn them and
tonight we just didn’t. It is frustrating because I know how good we can be but
we will regroup, get back to work this week ready for another big weekend ahead
of us next week.’
The Widnes Wild have two games this weekend. On Saturday
they travel up to Billingham to play their first cup game of the season against
Billingham Stars. Sunday sees the return of local rivals Altrincham Aces at
Silver Blades Ice Rink Widnes, face off is at the usual time of 17:30, Adults
£6 & Children £3. Tickets still available from box office, Call box office
now on 0151 420 7930 to get your tickets.
