Slazenger Hockey Club

Brigg

Report: 24-10-2009 – Mens 1st’s (1) vs. (3) Brigg 2nd’s

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First team need a victory

SLAZENGER Mens first eleven continued their poor start to the season recording their 5th defeat in as many games away at fellow strugglers Brigg seconds. Slazengers travelled confident of taking the points despite missing a number of key players due to injury and holiday commitments. Ben Graham should have done better after good work from John Sykes, however as seems to be standard this season, Slazengers found themselves a man short soon after due to an injury to Jez Whawell.

A change of formation to compensate for the injury seemed to confuse Slazengers with a Brigg player able to convert after finding himself on the penalty spot without a defender within 5 yards. The second half was a bitty affair with neither side playing good hockey, Brigg managed to double their lead only for Slazengers to pull one back almost immediately, Paul Wiper with an excellent solo effort. However indiscipline began to creep in and after Wiper saw yellow after a rush of blood to the head, Brigg began to create more chances and grabbed a third shortly before the end. Matt Birkitt and man of the match Andy Fisher did well at centre back for Slazenger, neither in their regular position, and James Walker pulled off some excellent saves in goal.

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Report: 11-11-2007 – Boys U12’s

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James Bennett netted the winner for Slazenger Boys U12’s as they defeated Brigg in the final of their tournament at Pocklington.

Isaac Fisher netter the winner in their clash with Hull, while a brace from Joseph Shaw saw them run out 2-0 winners against Thirsk and Jenson Brook gave them a share of the spoils in their clash with Leeds.

Ralph Toon made som crucial saves to seem him collect the player-of-the-tournament award.

Report: 11-12-2004 – Mens 2nd’s (4) vs (5) Brigg 2nd’s

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Slazenger’s seconds suffered another disappointing defeat at the hands of Brigg seconds in a game that they should have so easily won.

The game started at a good pace with Slazenger’s making some strong in roads into the Brigg defence and justifiably took the lead through Tim Carr. They then doubled the lead midway through the first half, with Richard Hutchins executing a great reverse stick finish after some good build up play. Brigg pulled one back before Slazenger’s took a 3-1 lead, Carr grabbing his second with a subtle finish, which surprised even himself.

The second half was a different story however with Brigg dominating from the off. They had a 15-minute spell in which they created chance after chance with the conclusion being Slazenger’s found themselves 4-3 down midway through the second half. They did however manage to raise their game and draw level, Hutchins grabbing his second from the penalty spot. The game was there for the taking in the final ten minutes but it was Brigg who snatched it with a penalty flick in the final minutes.

Ben Graham took “the man of the match” honours for Slazenger and Mathew Birkett used his head well throughout the game. Slazenger’s will look to the Christmas break to try and solve their problems in closing out games, something which they will have to do if they are to break clear of the relegation positions.

Report: 16-10-2004 – Mens 2nd’s (0) vs (1) Brigg 2nd’s

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The story of Slazenger’s seconds season continued as they once again failed to capitalise on some good hockey to go down one nil at home to Brigg seconds. The game started well for Slazengers creating early chances, which saw them have a goal disallowed, and a fierce strike by Andy Foreman cleared off the line by the Brigg defence. The second half started and as so often has happened this season, Slazengers found themselves conceding an early goal.

This meant Slazengers had to chase the game and despite some great penetration round the back by Ben Garside, the failure to find the final ball was beginning to frustrate the home side. The lack of a natural centre forward told as chances went begging with the home side left ruing what could have been a comfortable victory.

Slazengers find themselves in the relegation zone after only four games and will have to find some form in front of goal if they are to make any sort of impression this term.

Report: 15-11-2003 – Mens 2nd’s (5) vs (3) Brigg 2nd’s

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Slazenger 2nds travelled away to Brigg looking to bounce back after suffering their first defeat of the season the previous week at the hands of Lincoln. Slazenger started strongly and took a well-deserved lead with Tim Carr finishing off a well-worked move. Slazenger continued to control the game and doubled their lead with James Walker turning in a well placed Jonny White cross.

A third came just before the break with Rich Hutchinson converting a penalty flick.

The second half started as the first finished with continued pressure from the visitors with Ben Graham and Dave Kaye starting to puck up the pace.
The fourth came with Huchinson being in the right place at the right time. Slazenger then took their foot off the gas and allowed Brigg to play some hockey which was duly rewarded with a couple of well taken goals, the second well finished by Matt Birkett.

Slaz’ responded by picking up their play and restoring their three goal advantage with Hutchinson completing his hat trick before Brigg managed a late consolation.

Slaz 3rds aim to maintain their push for promotion at home on Saturday against York University.