SHEFFIELD, UK – It was a tough night at the office for the Sheffield Steelers on Sunday.
Following an outstanding performance and 3-2 victory on Saturday, Swedish side Leksands turned the tables 24 hours later with a clinical 7-0 road victory.
It was a penalty filled and frustrating night all around with Ryan Martinelli, Davey Phillips and Captain Jonathan Phillips all forced into taking fighting penalties.
Goalies Jackson Whistle and Brad Day shared the net minding duties equally as Paul Thompson gave both his keepers ice time.
Robert Dowd failed to complete the game and will see the clubs medical staff again on Monday,.
Head coach Paul Thompson said “I feel for our visitors, the fans and our own players as none of us got anything out of tonight’s game
“Both teams just wanted to play 5 on 5, it wasn’t about the results it was about getting some chemistry and feel and neither side could get close to that tonight
“Of course we took some tired penalties. Leksands are a week or two ahead of us in their training camp and you could see that tonight. Of course they would have had a message sent to them following their defeat on Saturday and we expected them to react which they did.
“I just felt the game was spoilt and that’s a shame following such a good night on Sunday. When a team wins 7-0 and complains as much as we do after losing 7 you know all wasn’t right. As I said neither side got anything out the game tonight
“We have worked the boys really hard this week and we will again next, that’s what pre season is all about. Despite this evenings game I would say that week one of camp has been a big success, roll on week 2”
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