The bus was in good cheer despite the weather as we set off for Blackburn
Matt Seddon was the first victim of the day as he received a severe wedgie from Alan Crane
Blackburn Arena looked good as they prepared the ice – why can’t we use our disco lights?
Early pressure but Russell smothers (a trend develops)
Bob Chalmers brings the puck around behind the net
Michael Brunton gets a shot away at the Sharks goal
This shot goes into orbit off a Sharks defencemans’ stick
Back to the Hawks goal and Russell watches this shot fly wide
Tim McKay gets his shot on target but Russell saves
Bob again tries his luck behind the goal
The massed muffled drums of the 33rd Regiment of the Terregles Foot & Mouth Brigade
Dewar Anderson gets down low to block this Blackburn effort
Anthony Payne robs a Hawks forward on this occasion
Now on the attack Payne tests the Blackburn defence
Blackburn escape this time
Inconsistent officials - this young lady linesperson called icing on the Sharks during a Blackburn powerplay at one point
Gary Russell dives forward to smother the puck
That’s him – we really should know Gary’s face by now, we’ve seen enough of him this season
(Sorry Gary – just kidding)
This time the Blackburn defence help out their goaltender
John Churchill prepares to shoot
Anthony Payne waits at the back post
Another shot flashes across the face of the Hawks goal
Anthony Payne tries his luck from a tight angle
Hawks man-of-the-match Ian McDade
Russell smothers the danger once more
This shot was deflected high but will if fall for Alan Crane?
Kevin Conway one-on-one with Russell
Kevin Conway races down the right wing
Tim McKay showers Russell with ice as he blacks from Bari McKenzie
Once again Russell wonders when this blocked shot will re-enter the atmosphere
