THE WEEK AHEAD: Cup drama and Blaze at the double
Just like that, we’re back at the start of another new week and the days to come are filling up nicely for Glasgow Clan, sponsored by Aspray Glasgow West.
Two good performances ended in defeats to Cardiff Devils in the last seven days, but there’s one more chance to put that right while Coventry Blaze are next on league business in an action packed few days.
We’ll get to those shortly, but let’s get you up to date with what’s been happening in recent days:
WEDNESDAY
Cardiff Devils (4) vs Glasgow Clan (3) (Challenge Cup Quarter Final Second Leg, face off 7:30pm)
The final part of a trilogy – in movie terms – is usually the blockbuster ending everyone hopes for so the hope is Clan can take a huge road win and book their place in the Challenge Cup semi finals.
The first leg is narrowly in Cardiff’s favour after the 4-3 win in Glasgow last midweek, but Sunday’s overtime thriller sets up an exciting finale to this series of game.
Can Clan conjure up the spirit of 2018 when they upset the Devils on home ice to progress? We’ll wait and see.
SATURDAY
Glasgow Clan vs Coventry Blaze (Elite Ice Hockey League, face off 7:00pm)
In-form Coventry Blaze are the next team looking to take Elite League points from Braehead Arena and Danny Stewart’s men are in great shape ahead of this one.
Five wins out of their last five in all competitions certainly does wonders for the confidence in the room, but on the road, two victories in seven puts a different slant on it.
Regardless, it’s another big night in Braehead ahead as these teams begin a weekend double header, with one looking to strike an advantage over the other.
SUNDAY
Coventry Blaze vs Glasgow Clan (Elite Ice Hockey League, face off 5:30pm)
It’s all back to the Skydome for the return game on Sunday and a chance to end the weekend on a high for both games.
It’s not a venue that’s been kind to the Clan in recent years so it’s a chance to turn that around in Jason Morgan’s first visit there.
There’s always plenty of goals when these two come together so we could see both goalies given plenty to do on a busy night, with key league points up for grabs.
