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MANCHESTER GUILDFORD OFFICIAL MATCH NIGHT PROGRAMME PHOENIX FLAMES SATURDAY 7th JANUARY 2017 www.phoenixihc.co.uk SEASON 16/17

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FEATURING 2 BEGINNERS GUIDE 3 FEATURING 5 REFEREE SIGNALS 6 THE OWNER Managing Director Neil Morris 7 THE COACH Head Coach Tony Hand MBE 8 2016/17 FIXTURES & RESULTS Operations Director Michele Marsh 10 NEXT WEEKS MATCHES Equipment Manager 11 SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT Craig Cooke Assistant Equipment Manager 12 PHOENIX SPONSORSHIP Mark Forster Team Doctors 18 PHOENIX SUPPORTERS CLUB Ken & Alex Vickers Team Chiropractor 22 TEAM ROSTERS Doug Clark Team Physio 24 KNOW YOUR ENEMY Paul Staines, Donnicha Murphy & Dave Campbell Timekeeper 26 HOCKEY ACROSS THE POND Russ Chenery-Preen GM 32 MATCH NIGHT REPORT Stuart Kilburn 36 STATS & TABLES Penalty Box Attendants Chris Jones Media & Live Production Comtec Live Academy Webmaster Carl Johnstone Designers Helen Ridgeway & Aaron Gibbons Front of House Co-ordinator Mags Pullen Media Officer Jim Piper Social Media Jess Morrissey Match Night Announcers Jake Harrison & Andy Wood Commentator Chris Beesley Podcast Ben Knight The Menace Him/Herself Match Night Programme Comtec Club Photographers Hollie Godber & Andrew Sobutta Team Mascots Harry Brown & Emily Cooke 3

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REFEREE SIGNALS Boarding Cross Delayed Strike the clenched fist CHECKING Roughing of one hand into the open A single forward Calling of Fist clenched, fully palm of the other hand and back motion Penalty extending arm from directly in front of the chest. with both fists Extend arm to the side. clenched in front of upright position. the chest. High-Sticking Holding Interference HookinG Holding both fists, Clasp wrist of whistle series of tugging motions A clenched, one a short hand with the other Crossed arms with fists with both arms, as if pulling space immediately above hand well in front of clenched stationary in front something toward the the other to the side the chest. of chest. stomach. of the head. Misconduct Penalty SHOT Slashing Tripping Hands should be moved One shop with the nonwhistle Keep both skates on the ice once from sides down to Arms crossed hand across the straightened when signaling, using right hips. Thus, point to player (fists clenched) forearm of the other hand. first, hands to hips second. above the head. hand on the leg. 5

THE OWNER NEIL MORRIS Well, it certainly hasn’t been an easy festive period either on or off the ice! On the ice 2 home defeats certainly took away some of the seasonal joy, but off the ice.... I’m sure you all read the press release we put out last week. It wasn’t an easy decision to write it, but I felt I owed it to you all to be honest about what situation the club is facing currently. As it stands, by the time you will be reading this, I will have had my meeting with Manchester City Council on Friday, and will hopefully be in a better position to comment on the clubs future. I appreciate just how difficult this is for everyone, but I firmly believe that our patience will be rewarded, and that our return to Manchester will happen sooner rather than later. We have completed all the reports, looked at every issue that was raised first time around, and now have what I feel is an application that is rock solid and ready to go. Someone asked me last week why I’m always laughing, and I told him that laughing is free. And let’s be honest, if I didn’t laugh I’d probably cry, and I know which I prefer to be doing! And always Serva Fidem… 6

THE COACH TONY HAND Well, that was a tough pair of home games for the festive period. Whilst we were unable to get out of first gear against a very strong Telford side, I was incredibly hapoy with the guys response against Hull. Despite losing the game, I believe we took the game to Hull and possibly deserved more than a 3 goal loss. The guys played magnificently, and took a lot of positives away from the rrsult. Obviously, losing a couple of bodies over the Christmas break wasn’t ideal, but these things happen in sport. I would like to thank both players for their contributions to the club during their stay with us. It has been a difficult season, and will only get harder now as we begin the approach to the play offs. The players aand myself haven’t given up hope of reaching them, with us having games in hand over both Bracknell and Sheffield. If we can perform like we did last week on a more regular basis, then there is no reason to believe that we can’t push for the final play off place. 7

2016/17 FIXTURES & RESULTS Date Face off Opponents Competition Venue/Result Sat 10th Sep 2016 16:30 Hull Pirates EPL Home 4 - 11 SEPTEMBER Sat 17th Sep 2016 TBC Swindon Wildcats EPL Away 2 - 5 Sun 11th Sep 2016 TBC EPL Telford Tigers Away 4 - 1 Milton Keynes Lightning Home EPL Sun 18th Sep 2016 17:00 1 - 3 EPL Bracknell Bees Home Sat 19th Sep 2016 17:00 2 - 7 Sun 20th Sep 2016 TBC 2 - 4 Away Sat 1st Oct 2016 TBC Bracknell Bees EPL Away 5 - 0 EPL Telford Tigers Sun 2nd Oct 2016 17:00 Swindon Wildcats EPL Home 1 - 5 Sun 8th Oct 2016 19:30 Sheffield Steeldogs EPL Away 1 - 4 OCTOBER Sat 15th Oct 2016 18:00 Guildford Flames EPL Away 4 - 3 Guildford Flames Home 2 - 4 Sun 9th Oct 2016 17:00 EPL Basingstoke Bison Home EPL Sat 16th Oct 2016 17:00 2 - 7 Sat 22nd Oct 2016 19:00 8 - 5 EPL Away Sun 23rd Oct 2016 19:00 Milton Keynes Lightning EPL Away 2 - 6 Bracknell Bees Wed 26th Oct 2016 19:30 Hull Pirates EPL Away 6 - 2 Sun 30th Oct 2016 17:00 Hull Pirates EPL Home 3 - 4 Sat 5th Nov 2016 18:00 Bracknell Bees EPL Away 2 - 3 Sun 6th Nov 2016 17:00 Peterborough Phantoms EPL Home 1 - 6 NOVEMBER Sun 13th Nov 2016 17:00 Milton Keynes Lightning EPL Home 3 - 12 EPL Away Basingstoke Bison 2 - 5 Sat 12th Nov 2016 18:30 Away EPL 2 - 3 Sun 19th Nov 2016 17:45 Swindon Wildcats EPL Sheffield Steeldogs Sat 20th Nov 2016 17:00 5 - 2 Home Sat 26th Nov 2016 17:00 Sun 27th Nov 2016 17:30 Telford Tigers EPL Home 2 - 5 Away Peterborough Phantoms EPL DECEMBER Sat 3rd Dec 2016 18:00 Guildford Flames EPL Away 3 - 5 2 - 1 EPL Home Basingstoke Bison Sun 4th Dec 2016 17:00 Home Sheffield Steeldogs EPL Sun 11th Dec 2016 17:00 4 - 2 2 - 8 Sheffield Steeldogs EPL Sat 17th Dec 2016 19:30 Away 17:00 Tue 27th Dec 2016 Home EPL Telford Tigers 8

2016/17 FIXTURES & RESULTS Date Face off Opponents Competition Venue/Result Mon 2nd Jan 2017 17:00 Hull Pirates EPL Home 3 - 6 Sat 7th Jan 2017 17:00 Guildford Flames EPL Home Sun 8th Jan 2017 17:30 Hull Pirates EPL Away JANUARY Sun 15th Jan 2017 17:00 Peterborough Phantoms EPL Home Away EPL Guildford Flames Sat 14th Jan 2017 18:00 EPL Swindon Wildcats Away Sat 21st Jan 2017 17:45 Fri 27th Jan 2017 19:30 Away EPL Bracknell Bees Sat 28th Jan 2017 18:00 Sheffield Steeldogs EPL Away Sun 29th Jan 2017 17:00 Swindon Wildcats EPL Home Fri 3rd Feb 2017 19:45 Milton Keynes Lightning EPL Away Sat 4th Feb 2017 18:00 Hull Pirates EPL Away FEBRUARY Sun 12th Feb 2017 17:00 Telford Tigers EPL Home Swindon Wildcats Sun 5th Feb 2017 17:00 Home EPL EPL Peterborough Phantoms Away Wed 15th Feb 2017 19:45 Away EPL Fri 17th Feb 2017 19:30 Basingstoke Bison Sat 18th Feb 2017 17:00 Sat 25th Feb 2017 18:30 Sheffield Steeldogs EPL Home Away EPL Basingstoke Bison Sun 26th Feb 2017 17:00 Guildford Flames EPL Home Sat 4th Mar 2017 18:00 Telford Tigers EPL Away EPL Peterborough Phantoms Home Sun 5th Mar 2017 17:00 MARCH Sat 11th Mar 2017 17:00 Basingstoke Bison EPL Home Sun 12th Mar 2017 17:30 Away Peterborough Phantoms EPL Sat 18th Mar 2017 19:00 EPL Home Sun 19th Mar 2017 17:00 Milton Keynes Lightning EPL Away Bracknell Bees 9

NEXT WEEK’S MATCHES AWAY EPL MATCH VS Saturday 14th January 2017 VS Guildford Flames Face-Off: 18:00 HOME EPL MATCHES VS Sunday 15th January 2017 VS Peterborough Phantoms Face-Off: 17:00 SEE YOU NEXT WEEK! 10

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We’ve Come Home join us at the dome Because of your help, the Supporters Club managed to keep the Phoenix from folding last season, and help bring us home We have raised in excess of £85,000 since our inception to help with all aspects of the hockey club Help shape the future of our club, as we look forward to our first season back in Manchester BECOME A MEMBER JOIN TODAY www.phoenixsupporters.co.uk @PhoenixSupport PhoenixSupporters Please Note: Due to having received a mixed reception in the past, it has been decided that we will not be offering membership packs this year. Instead we are offering one lucky member the chance to win a season ticket for the 2017/18 season.

The 200 Club is the Phoenix’s monthly draw where you could currently win up to £100. The club has been set up to allow all fans, their families and friends, to join in and help raise funds for the Phoenix team. The money raised will be used to help support the team throughout the season. Our aim is to reach the maximum of 200 members; Manchester Phoenix is pleased to continue the Phoenix 200 Club for the 2016/2017 Season. How the club works: 1. To become part of the Phoenix 200 Club pick up an application form from the Supporters Club desk, or download it from www.phoenixsupporters.co.uk/200club. 2. Current prize money stands at £100.00 to the winner, £50.00 2nd prize and two 3rd prizes of £25.00. The prize amount will rise with an increase of participants. 3. For maximum prize money 200 members will be required. 4. Each member pays £8.67 per calendar month per entry which entitles them into the end of the month draw. 5. Payments can only be collected by standing order payable on the first of the month. 6. Everyone that has fully paid will be entered into the monthly draw. 7. We propose to announce the winners on match night, where the draw will take place during a convenient interval break. Results will be published on the Supporters Club website, facebook, twitter and the following week in the match night programme (during the season). 8. The 200 Club will run for the entire year. Out of season winners will be sent a cheque by post. PLEASE NOTE THIS IS OPEN TO ANYONE OVER 18 WHO WISHES TO JOIN. GOOD LUCK

CLUB NEWS WELCOME TO 2017 – HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ONE AND ALL Player of the Month…. For the second time “Eddie” Edgars Bebris was chosen by our members as the Player of the Month for December. Keith Woodcock was the lucky member drawn at random to present Eddie with his award on ice at last week’s game. Make sure that you use your vote and you could be the person presenting the award at the end of the month. 200 Club Congratulations to the following 200 Club members who were successful in the December draw. 1st prize of £100 goes to Alyson Archer 2nd prize of £50 goes to Stephen Pagnam 3rd prize of £25 goes to Mickey Griffiths 4th prize of £25 goes to Val Walker Many thanks to all 200 Club members for your continued support and good luck for next month. Remember the 200 club is a great way to support the Phoenix for just £2 per week. See us on Game nights or check out our Website for more information. Fiona Heron (mum of one of last seasons fan favourites Jacob Corson-Heron) made a surprise visit to Blackpool over the holiday period. Never failing to part with some money to help our efforts with fundraising Fiona had a go on the hockey card. Well she was successful with her choice of Coventry Blaze and in true fashion do- nated her £30.00 winnings back to the club. Thank you very much Fiona. As always thanks to all who took part and good luck for next time. Birthday announcements...... We would like to send very best wishes to Janet Woodcock, Betty To- cher, William Wood and Board member Nicola Matthews who will be celebrating their birthday this week, hope they all have a fabulous day.

PHOENIX G A PIM G A A TIME PL PEN OFFENCE TIME 04 Luke Boothroyd (C) 12 James Neil (A) 14 Lewis Baldwin 15 Ben Wood (A) 16 Michael John Stratford 18 Vaclav Meidl (61) 19 Scott Bailey 22 Denis Bell (NM) 26 Joni Tuominen 31 Steven Fone (NM) 34 Roman Mailinik 51 Marek Indra 55 Greg Pick 66 Robin Kovar 71 Edgars Bebris 73 Gareth O’Flaherty Period S.O.G P.I.M SCORE FIRST MATCH OFFICIALS SECOND THIRD REFEREE TOTAL LINESMAN 1 M.O.M LINESMAN 2 To print this page please select page 22-23 and click on the printer icon 22

Guildford Flames G A PIM G A A TIME PL PEN OFFENCE TIME #6 David SAVAGE #7 Kevin PHILLIPS (A) #8 Marek MASLONKA #12 Matic KRALJ (NBT) #16 Andy HEMMINGS #18 Danny MEYERS #19 Tom DUGGAN (A) #33 Michael WILL (NM) #37 Sam WALLER #39 Dean SKINNS (NM) #42 Tuomas SANTAVUORI (NBT) #47 Andrew MELACHRINO #48 Ben CAMPBELL #55 Jared LANE #60 Michal SATEK #61 Sam GODFREY #82 Jez LUNDIN (C) #90 Jens ERIKSSON (NBT) #91 Andy McKINNEY Period S.O.G P.I.M SCORE MATCH SPONSOR FIRST SECOND THIRD TOTAL M.O.M 23

Guildford Flames KNOW YOUR ENEMY PHOENIX LIVE 5Stars – GUILDFORD FLAMES #18 Danny Meyers A move back to his native south has seen Danny Meyers transition from one of the country’s best defensive defencemen into one of its top scoring. On almost point per game pace through the first half of the season, Meyers is a key cog in the Flames’ defensive unit. #42 Tuomas Santavuori A veteran of over 450 games in the Finnish top flight, and scorer of exactly 101 goals in the Liiga, Tuomas Santavuori was an eye-catching addition to the Flames squad in late October. Scoring at well over a point per game, his performances on the ice have been eye-catching too. #16 Andy Hemmings Flames fans sing that he’s one of their own, and – aside from a brief tour with both the Bees and Bison – Andy Hemmings is indeed Guildford through and through. On the cusp of his 500th game in Flames colours, Hemmings is a useful contribu- tor to the Guildford third line. #8 Marek Maslonka For all of the import changes at the Spectrum, it is clear that the Flames have found a gem in Marek Maslonka. Already having hit the 20 goal barrier, and scoring a point per game despite also having over 100 PiMs, Maslonka has been an instant hit with the Guildford fans. #48 Ben Campbell A constant thorn in the Phoenix side since his move to the Spectrum back in 2010, Ben Campbell is on course for what would be the most productive season of his already exemplary EPL career. The Flames’ top scoring Brit this season, he is defi- nitely one to watch. 24



HOCKEY ACROSS THE POND This week the eyes of the National Hockey League looked outdoors as the spectacles of the Winter Classic and the Centennial Classic took place on New Year’s Day. The annual event that is the Winter Classic took place in St. Louis on New Year’s Day and was contested between the Saint Louis Blues and the Chicago Blackhawks. The ma- jority of the 46,556 packed into Busch Stadium left happy as the Blues walked away with a 4-1 victory. St Louis’ forward Vladimir Tarasenko picked up two goals in the rath- er lopsided victory in his sides first appearance in a Winter Classic. In Toronto later that day, the Centennial classic was contested between the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Detroit Red Wings. Toronto rookie Auston Matthews was the star of the show as he terrified the Red Wings’ defence and goalie alike in front of 40,148 people at the Exhibition Stadium last Sunday. The two teams couldn’t be separated af- ter the 60 minutes and with the game going into overtime Matthews scored his second of the game with 1:48 remaining to send the Leafs’ home with the extra point. 26

HOCKEY ACROSS THE POND In other news, the National Hockey league is celebrating its 100th year and in commemoration of this, the NHL are making a list of the top 100 NHL players of all time. The first 33 revealed this past week and here they are… Sid Abel Centred Gordie Howe and Ted Lindsay on the famed ‘Production Line’ Syl Apps Legendary Maple Leafs centre idolized for character and athleticism Andy Bathgate Tough, clean player was matinee idol for Rangers in 1950s and ‘60s Jean Beliveau One of game’s greatest ambassadors won Stanley Cup 17 times as player, executive with the Canadiens Max Bentley Electric performer won back-to-back scoring titles for Blackhawks. Won the Stanley Cup three times with Maple Leafs Toe Blake Left wing on Canadiens’ famed ‘Punch Line’ was embodiment of ‘old-time hockey’ Johnny Bower Playing into his 40s, the goalie won four Stanley Cup championships with the Maple Leafs Turk Broda Goalie thrived in playoffs, led Maple Leafs to five Stanley Cup titles, including three in row Johnny Bucyk Captained ‘Big Bad Bruins’ to two Stanley Cup championships; played 21 seasons in Boston King Clancy Was highest-scoring defenceman in NHL history when he retired in 1936 Charlie Conacher Nicknamed ‘The Big Bomber’ for powerful shot, was second captain of Maple Leafs 27

HOCKEY ACROSS THE POND Alex Delvecchio Captained Red Wings for 12 seasons, skated on ‘Production’ line with Gordie Howe Bill Durnan Canadiens goalie began career at age 27, won Vezina Trophy six times in seven seasons Bernie Geoffrion Legendary forward popularized slap shot, won Stanley Cup six times with Canadiens Glenn Hall Two-time Stanley Cup-winning goalie had streak of 502 straight starts Doug Harvey Six-time Stanley Cup champion keyed Canadiens’ unstoppable power play Tim Horton Anchored Maple Leafs defence, was ‘strongest player in hockey’ Gordie Howe “Mr. Hockey” dominated foes on ice, inspired fans off it during historic five-decade career Red Kelly Won Stanley Cup eight times, four as defenceman with Red Wings, four as centre with the Maple Leafs Ted Kennedy Youngest to ever suit up for Maple Leafs, first to win Stanley Cup five times Dave Keon Led Maple Leafs to three straight Stanley Cup championships, four overall in 15 seasons with Toronto Elmer Lach Was rugged centre on Canadiens’ famed ‘Punch Line’ with Maurice Richard and Toe Blake Ted Lindsay Left wing on Red Wings’ famed ‘Production Line’ was fierce competitor for 17 seasons 28

HOCKEY ACROSS THE POND Frank Mahovlich Won Stanley Cup four times with Maple Leafs, twice with Canadiens, played on ‘Production Line II’ in Detroit Dickie Moore Six-time Stanley Cup winner with Canadiens was intense on ice, gentleman off it Howie Morenz Thrilled Canadiens fans with one-man rushes, won Stanley Cup three times with Montreal Jacques Plante First NHL goalie to regularly wear mask, won Stanley Cup six times with Canadiens Henri Richard Magician on ice, ‘Pocket Rocket’ was a member of record 11 Stanley Cup championship teams Maurice Richard Cultural icon in Montreal, ‘Rocket’ won the Stanley Cup eight times, including five in a row with Canadiens Terry Sawchuk Four-time Vezina Trophy winner helped Red Wings win Stanley Cup three times in four seasons Milt Schmidt Bruins legend centred ‘Kraut Line,’ won Stanley Cup twice as a player, two more times as executive Eddie Shore First great Bruins defenceman was known as ‘Babe Ruth and Ty Cobb of hockey’ Georges Vezina Ironman for Canadiens had goaltending trophy named after him. 29

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MATCH NIGHT REPORT Late surge hands Hull the points Hull Pirates - 6 Manchester Phoenix - 3 The Manchester Phoenix were unlucky not to take anything from a game which ended 6-3 to the Hull Pirates. In an even first period, which Hull edged in shots 14-13, both sides created good openings but were unable to find the net. Phoenix had a couple of goalmouth scrambles and Robin Kovar was stopped by Jordan Marr whilst Hull’s Andrej Themar and Nathan Salem were both denied from close in by Steve Fone. The second period followed a similar pattern with Edgars Bebris going close for Phoenix but Hull began to exert more pressure as the period wore on, and got their reward at 32:29 as Ryan Watt lifted the puck over Fone. Soon after, the visitors doubled their lead as Stanislav Lascek tipped in a Salem pass at 36:23. Phoenix refused to roll over and two quick goals at the start of the third period tied the game. Kovar finished off a two-on-one at 44:27 as he found the top corner before Vaclav Meidl fired under Marr at 45:37 on a breakaway. However, a controversial late penalty gave Hull the opportunity to restore their lead, which was taken by Jason Hewitt at 52:30 as he scored from the slot. Just forty seconds later, Dominic Osman scored from a tight angle to make it 4-2 but Phoenix responded as Kovar raced down the left wing and centred for Gareth O’Flaherty to net at 54:37. Hull put an undeserved gloss on the scoreline with two late goals from Themar at 55:34 and Martin Ondrej at 56:45 as a short-benched Phoenix eventually ran out of steam. Phoenix are at home next Saturday evening against the Guildford Flames, with a 5pm face-off in Blackpool. 32

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STATS & TABLES ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE GP W OW OL L F A Pt Telford Tigers 33 21 5 3 4 144 87 55 Milton Keynes Lightning 32 20 4 1 7 124 79 49 Peterborough Phantoms 33 19 2 1 11 127 86 43 Hull Pirates 32 19 1 0 12 136 115 40 Basingstoke Bison 33 19 0 2 12 110 80 40 Guildford Flames 34 15 1 4 14 127 114 36 Swindon Wildcats 32 12 4 2 14 104 106 34 Sheffield Steeldogs 34 8 1 3 22 110 153 21 Bracknell Bees 33 6 0 3 24 78 160 15 Manchester Phoenix 30 4 2 1 23 75 155 13 ENGLISH PREMIER CUP QUALIFYING GP W OW OL L F A Pt Peterborough Phantoms 18 12 1 3 2 82 44 29 Q Guildford Flames 18 8 3 1 6 63 55 23 Q Basingstoke Bison 18 9 2 1 6 69 55 23 Q Milton Keynes Lightning 18 8 3 0 7 72 52 22 Q Swindon Wildcats 18 8 2 0 8 69 66 20 Telford Tigers 18 10 0 0 8 77 48 20 Manchester Phoenix 18 8 0 2 8 53 67 18 Sheffield Steeldogs 17 6 0 2 9 57 83 14 Bracknell Bees 18 6 0 1 11 57 72 13 Hull Pirates 17 1 2 3 11 33 90 9 Teams play 18 games in Qualifying Top 4 qualify for semi finals 36

TOP 10 GOAL TENDERS Name Team Played GAA SVS% Janis Auzins Peterborough Phantoms 28 2.19 0.934 Przemyslaw Odrobny Milton Keynes Lightning 32 2.34 0.932 Jordan Marr Hull Pirates 30 3.27 0.913 Dean Skinns Guildford Flames 17 2.41 0.912 Stevie Lyle Swindon Wildcats 32 3.14 0.912 Tomas Hiadlovsky Basingstoke Bison 33 2.3 0.908 Sam Gospel Telford Tigers 16 2.98 0.903 James Hadfield Sheffield Steeldogs 33 4.4 0.888 Adman Long Peterborough Phantoms 14 3.86 0.886 Stephen Fone Manchester Phoenix 29 4.94 0.886 TOP 10 FORWARDS Name Team GP G A PTS Andrej Themar Hull Pirates 30 35 32 67 Stanislav Lascek Hull Pirates 32 17 40 57 Arnoldas Bosas Sheffield Steeldogs 34 25 31 56 Tomasz Malisinski Swindon Wildcats 31 24 27 51 Jonas Hoog Swindon Wildcats 32 14 37 51 Mattew Davies Telford Tigers 26 10 37 47 Michal Satek Guildford Flames 35 16 29 45 Darius Pliskausks Peterborough Phantoms 31 21 23 44 Ales Padelek Peterborough Phantoms 33 21 21 42 Jason Silverthorn Telford Tigers 33 22 19 41 37

PHOENIX STATS GP G A Pts PIM 4 Luke Boothroyd “C” 30 0 7 7 44 12 James Neil “A” 30 2 13 16 0 14 Lewis James Baldwin 29 1 1 2 8 15 Ben Wood “A” 25 2 3 5 8 19 Scott William Bailey 30 0 2 2 6 25 Craig Thurston 4 0 2 2 0 26 Joni Tuominen 27 4 16 20 46 31 Stephen Fone 30 0 0 0 0 55 Gregg Pick 30 0 2 2 18 61 Vaclav Meidl 14 4 6 10 20 66 Robin Kovar 30 15 21 36 39 71 Edgar Bebris 30 15 23 38 28 73 Gareth O’Flaherty 20 4 2 6 0 Bench 8 38