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NEWS: EIHL Rink Round-Up

February 14, 2017

NEXT HOME GAME: The Gardiner Conference title is getting nearer, can we extend our lead at the top even more THIS FRIDAY when the Fife Flyers are visitors to Braehead Arena (7:30pm face-off). Tickets are on sale NOW via TICKETMASTER, by calling 0844 499 1700 or direct at the Braehead Arena box office.

Fife Flyers dented Belfast Giants’ Elite League title hopes courtesy of a stunning home victory on Sunday.

The Flyers went into the game on the back of a 7-3 defeat at Manchester Storm, but bounced back in style to record a deserved 9-5 success – Ryan Dingle (2), Brendan Brooks (2) and Chase Schaber (2) led their scoring.

Cardiff Devils are now three points clear of the Giants with a game in hand after picking up two wins.

The Devils triumphed 6-3 at Coventry Blaze and followed up with a 3-0 home success against Nottingham Panthers.

Sheffield Steelers lost 5-4 at Nottingham, but they ended the weekend on a high with a comfortable 3-0 victory at Edinburgh Capitals – Robert Dowd (2) and Levi Nelson got the goals.

Braehead Clan enjoyed a four point weekend on home ice, beating Edinburgh 7-5 and Coventry 4-2 – Mike Hammond scored four over the two games.

Dundee Stars fell 6-3 at Belfast, but they kept their hopes of a top eight finish alive with a 4-2 home success against Manchester.

WEEKEND RESULTS

Friday

Belfast Giants 6-3 Dundee Stars

Saturday

Braehead Clan 7-5 Edinburgh Capitals

Coventry Blaze 3-6 Cardiff Devils

Manchester Storm 7-3 Fife Flyers

Nottingham Panthers 5-4 Sheffield Steelers

Sunday

Braehead Clan 4-2 Coventry Blaze