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6^th Annual Valley Vase - 5^th/6^h June 2010

The Valley Leisure Centre , Belfast, Northern Ireland

 

 

TITAN TEAM

 

    Jae Paxman (C), Craig Findlow,  Py Gerbeau, Nik Amin, 

       Kevin Betts,  Miro Pilat,  Nick Avery and  Tom Avery,

 

Tom Copeland (GK)

 

Sharon Hounslow Manager   –  Bob Hounslow  Bench Coach.

 

THE COMPETITION

 

East Coast Blaze A, Northern Cyclones, Chelmsford Stars, Kilkenny Bandits,

Armagh Stars, Belfast Bruins, Kilkenny Storm , Bangor C  chiefs, East Coast Blaze B

 

 

Unfortunately Titans Lee Hounslow, Dan Raven and Will Fatore could not make this years tournament, but with Craig Findlow attending we made sure we had the 2 lines we needed.

 

The Valley Leisure Centre was once again host to this prestigious event with two playing rinks ready to see some action.

 

A 9.00 am  face off saw Titans pitched against  a formidable Armagh Stars, a hard fought game saw Titans get their first win of the day  6 – 4

 

Next Game - Hosts East Coast Blaze  pushed Titans hard but a  8 -1  win sealed their fate.

 

Kilkenny Bandits wanted this win, they worked so hard and often held the lead but gradually Titans clawed their way back and the game ended in a draw at 4—4 

 

Final game of the day saw Titans take an emphatic 13 – 1  win over Bangor clinching the 1^st place  in Group A and a semi final play off place  for Sunday.

 

Saturday Evening,  all players were invited to the Loft for an evening of Music, Drink, Food and merriment .

 

With a Tough Semi final game against Armagh Stars, Titans started fresh and came through 5—2 booking their place against Bruins in the final.

 

 

It was  Final time , the gallery was packed with spectators and the crowd were cheering , the game started at a frantic pace , Titans peppered the Bruins goal but the puck just would not go in! and the Bruins keeper was having a superb game, Bruins showed their skills with a fast breakout and  scored the first goal, within a few minutes Bruins scored number 2 and Titans needed to step up a gear, Titans slowly fought back levelling the score 2 – 2 by the end of the first period.

 

After a rousing speech by Titan Captain Jae Paxman, the second period started but Titans were caught on the break and Bruins made it 3 - 2 .Titans were not to be outdone and replied quickly and scored 2 in quick succession .Titans were now in full swing with every shot aimed at the goal, the Bruins keeper was brilliant but getting very tired

 

At Titans 4 - Bruins 3 the game was halted as the Bruins keeper became breathless and collapsed, the game was delayed for 15 minutes whilst Bruins sought a replacement keeper. The game restarted with 18 minutes left to play and Titans were more determined than ever to win. Two more goals from Titans made it 6 –3 with only a few minutes left Bruins managed a last gasp goal but Titans  had secured the title for another year at 6-4

 

Nick Avery and Tom Avery shared the — Most Valuable Player awards

 

The Titans would like to thank all the other team players, Valley Leisure Centre staff and spectators for making us feel so welcome and all their help with this wonderful weekend. Tournament

 

Our  very special thanks for their generosity and hospitality to:-

 

 

Corey McKay , Patricia McKay, Daniel Macklin, Dave Thompson, Tracey Hughes,  Lynne McConnell and all the members of the East Coast Blaze.

 

Sharon , Bob,  Jae,  PY, Nik,  Tom C,  Craig,  Miro , Bettsy,

Nick Avery and Tom Avery