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This was the second meeting between the 2 teams, the first being a close game in which the Sen’s managed to match Sutton for extended periods, but eventually came out with a loss.

Going into this game off the back of 2 disappointing performances, the Sens were keen to put on a show and show their worth against one of the most attacking and better teams the league has to offer.

With a host of players making the step down from as high up as Elite League to join the Sutton team, it was always going to be a tough one.

The Sens started the game brightly, showing a physical approach and doggedness from the off. Hits were made, pucks chased and Sutton suddenly found themselves in a real game – not the walkover they may have expected.

The Sen’s defended solidly and capitalised on a bad penalty taken by Sutton.

Jefferies taking a penalty in his first shift of the game, the same was to happen on his next 2 shifts.

On the powerplay, the Sens held the opposing zone well, a pass from D-to-D from Stevie Weeks to Jonathan Kirk, was followed up by a laser of a slapshot from the young defender through the Sutton keepers five hole…. One nil Sens.

The Sens continued to defend with valour against a historically brilliant attacking force. A lapse in concentration led to Sutton equaliser, the Sutton forward having danced around 2 defenders and slotted it past Browne.

The Sens did however show that they were a team to be respected, big hits made throughout the team were continuing to frustrate Sutton, who racked up penalties as a result.

The period closed with the Sens going in 2-1 up, a brilliant goal from Alex Harding who stayed cool in front of goal and slotted home, assisted Humphries.

The Sens keeper, Bobby Browne, truly stood on his head and made some amazing saves. The Sens, keen to keep shots from wide, defended well and entrusted their young keeper to do the business…. Bobby certainly did the business for his team during 3 solid periods

Sutton were certainly ‘stung’ by the Sens first period performance and came out all guns blazing in the 2nd, the Sens remained resolute and defended stubbornly. Sutton got a lucky break to equalise, the puck saved by Browne, only to rebound over his head and into the Sens goal.

Second period ends 2-2.

The third period saw the Sens continue to defend well and stick to the well laid plans set out by coach Andy Ellis. Sutton managed to capitalise on one of few mistakes made  by the Sens to eventually take the lead, massive relief to the Sutton team who had not not anticipated to be in such a battle today.

The Sens had no choice but to relax their defence and push on for an equaliser, matching Sutton offensively but failing to capitalise on numerous key chances.

Late on Sutton managed to score the last goal in the game and finished as 4-2 winners.

For anyone who was at the game, it was clear to see The Sens were re-energised and put in one of the performances of the season, matching one of the leagues best teams.

Playing with heart, desire, tact and fortitude, the Sens proved their worth and showed their continued growth as a team in their second season.

Professional throughout, each man fought and battled for the other and were ambassadors for the game, not being drawn into any unprofessional behaviour.

MOTM went to Bobby Browne for a truly outstanding performance between the pipes.

The Sen’s now have a 2 week rest before they meet Hull and hope to get back to winning ways.

GO SEN’S!!

The Sen’s went into this game against 3rd placed off Flintshire off the back of a disappointing loss to Bradford at home.

The Sen’s had 4 strong lines and were confident they would have the manpower to put in a good performance against Flintshire’s 12 skaters.

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