The Wightlink Tigers travelled to Essex for their final game of the season against Chelmsford Warriors and ended on a bit of a low, conceding six without reply.

The first period started at tremendous pace as the Warriors using a number of under-18 players to bolster their squad made use of the youngsters’ speed. Despite out-shooting the Tigers two to one Aaron Knight in between the pipes for the Tigers kept a clean sheet and the period ended with no score.

The second period saw continued pressure as both teams looked for the first goal and it went to the home side after five minutes. Shortly afterwards Knight took a shot to the collar bone which left him in some discomfort for the remainder of the game, the Tigers having travelled with only one net minder.

The Warriors hit three more in the period for no reply although the Tigers did beat Dave Abbott, in the net for the Warriors twice but were denied by the metal work. The third period was very much a repeat of the second as the Tigers pushed hard but could not find a way past the Warriors’ net minder and when they did the shots just rang off the metal work.

With this being the last game of the season the Tigers players and management would like to thank Wightlink sponsorship, and all the supporters who have turned out to watch. On May 9 and10 the Tigers will be holding their annual tournament, and details will be posted on www.wightlinktigers.com.