New Cleveleys based ice hockey team Fylde Flyers made the long trip home from Scotland last night with their heads held high after a battling performance against league leaders Solway Sharks.
Following last weekend's 16-0 shut out, a stronger Flyers side boosted by the debut of Latvian under 20 international player Elvis Veldze came away with a creditable 6 goals under their belts.
Following last weekend's 16-0 shut out, a stronger Flyers side boosted by the debut of Latvian under 20 international player Elvis Veldze came away with a creditable 6 goals under their belts.
Trailing 6-2 at the end of the first period, Flyers actually out scored their opponents 3-1 in the second before the Sharks greater experience and strength in depth won out to lead them to a 18-6 victory.
Debutant Veldze scored 5 goals and was given the Most Valuable Player award for the Flyers. The other goal was added by Ric Hulme while Bobby Caunce weighed in with 3 assists.
Flyers are away at Bradford Bulldogs next Saturday 15th October - face off 4.30pm
You can read the Solways Sharks own website report here: http://www.solwaysharks.co.uk/