Individual News
18th of October 2009
Saturday: Bison's Unbeaten run goes up in smoke
By Graham Merry
BASINGSTOKE Bison’s seven game unbeaten run came to an end on Saturday night, as they lost 5-4 to the visiting Guildford Flames.
The home side were always playing catch-up in this game, after Rick Plant opened the scoring in the ninth minute.
The Bison equalised on the powerplay thanks to a low bullet from Mindy Kieras, but Rob Lamey made sure Guildford led 2-1 at the first break.
Stuart Potts extended the visitors lead in the second period, before Steve Moria narrowed the gap to one going into the final 20 minutes.
Once again, Guildford extended their lead from Martin Masa, only for the Bison to reply from Tom Long.
Then despite the Herd dominating the final period, Potts made it 5-3. In the final two minutes, the Bison set up an exciting finish as Ollie Bronnimann tipped home man-of-the-match Sam Zajac’s blue line shot.
However, Basingstoke-born and Guildford’s man-of-the-match Dean Skinns was not to be beaten again as the Flames won 5-4.
See Monday’s Gazette for a full report and pictures.
Click for here for Coach Moria's reaction to Saturday night's loss against the Flames
Click for here for Mindy Kieras reaction to Saturday disappointing loss to the Guildford Flames
Sunday: Bison Lose in Overtime
By Graham Merry
THE BASINGSTOKE Bison suffered the heartache of losing in overtime on Sunday night against the Manchester Phoenix 6-5.
The Herd got off to a great start, as Andrew Hemmings scored twice before Adam Walker pulled one back for the home side.
The Bison restored their two goal advantage as Sam Zajac scored his first goal of the season to make it 3-1 at the first buzzer.
The second session, saw the home side narrow the gap to one thanks to strikes from Walker and Tony Hand, either side of a Joe Ciccarello goal.
Phoenix’s Hand then levelled the game in the final period, but Bison’s man-of-the-match Ciccarello added his second of the night to make it 5-4.
Iain Bowie tied the game once more in the closing minutes and then Andre Mattsson scored the overtime winner at 62:19, the first Manchester led in the whole contest.
See Thursday’s Gazette for a full report
By Graham Merry
BASINGSTOKE Bison’s seven game unbeaten run came to an end on Saturday night, as they lost 5-4 to the visiting Guildford Flames.
The home side were always playing catch-up in this game, after Rick Plant opened the scoring in the ninth minute.
The Bison equalised on the powerplay thanks to a low bullet from Mindy Kieras, but Rob Lamey made sure Guildford led 2-1 at the first break.
Stuart Potts extended the visitors lead in the second period, before Steve Moria narrowed the gap to one going into the final 20 minutes.
Once again, Guildford extended their lead from Martin Masa, only for the Bison to reply from Tom Long.
Then despite the Herd dominating the final period, Potts made it 5-3. In the final two minutes, the Bison set up an exciting finish as Ollie Bronnimann tipped home man-of-the-match Sam Zajac’s blue line shot.
However, Basingstoke-born and Guildford’s man-of-the-match Dean Skinns was not to be beaten again as the Flames won 5-4.
See Monday’s Gazette for a full report and pictures.
Click for here for Coach Moria's reaction to Saturday night's loss against the Flames
Click for here for Mindy Kieras reaction to Saturday disappointing loss to the Guildford Flames
Sunday: Bison Lose in Overtime
By Graham Merry
THE BASINGSTOKE Bison suffered the heartache of losing in overtime on Sunday night against the Manchester Phoenix 6-5.
The Herd got off to a great start, as Andrew Hemmings scored twice before Adam Walker pulled one back for the home side.
The Bison restored their two goal advantage as Sam Zajac scored his first goal of the season to make it 3-1 at the first buzzer.
The second session, saw the home side narrow the gap to one thanks to strikes from Walker and Tony Hand, either side of a Joe Ciccarello goal.
Phoenix’s Hand then levelled the game in the final period, but Bison’s man-of-the-match Ciccarello added his second of the night to make it 5-4.
Iain Bowie tied the game once more in the closing minutes and then Andre Mattsson scored the overtime winner at 62:19, the first Manchester led in the whole contest.
See Thursday’s Gazette for a full report