Telford Tigers : 4
Lookers of Yardley Solihull Barons : 7

Lookers of Yardley Solihull Barons : 6
Sheffield Senators : 1

The Lookers of Yardley Solihull Barons were back on form with a convincing pair of wins over the weekend which saw them resolidify their hold on third place in the Moralee division.

On Saturday they made the short trip to Shropshire to take on the Telford Tigers for a tricky tie that would have much to say about the end of season play-off points battle. It would however be the Barons who would race to a convincing lead notching up four goals without answer in the first fifteen minutes courtesy of Tom Soar, Joe Henry and a pair from Josh Bruce. The last of these two goals were scored within seconds of each other, despite Telford having the powerplay man advantage and this was the cue for the Tigers bench to call a timeout. This had the desired effect in steadying the Tigers defence while putting their forwards back on the offence - James Smith pulling two goals back by period end to bring Telford back into the game.

The second period would have the sides trading goals, Niklas Ottosson finding the net for the Barons before a final period which would see Solihull ease their way the win with goals from Andy Whitehouse and Tom Soar.

Come Sunday and the Barons hosted the league's basement side the Sheffield Senators and the relative positions of the two sides was reflected in the activities on the ice. By the end of the first period the Barons had notched up three goals without loss, perhaps the pick being the third of these as Josh Bruce skated up the left wing before cutting in square to the keeper to put the puck firmly in the back of the net.

While the Senators would have a few chances of their own in the second period it was the Barons who were still very much in control. Despite their dominance in play the Barons would only extend their lead by a single goal through the middle twenty minutes - Tom Soar firing a pass from Ed Eaton into the roof of the Senators net for goal number four.

Early in the final period the Senator's Jack Dransfield got his side on the scoreboard however the Barons were quick to restore and then extend the advantage. Tom Soar fired home just after 45 minutes and shortly after Niklas Ottosson waltzed up the ice, selling Sheffield goalie Mark Hartley a dummy before coolly slotting into the space opened up in the Senator's net, to give a final scoreline of 6-1.

The Barons will not have long to become reacquainted with the Senators, travelling to Sheffield on Saturday for the final meeting of the season between the teams. On Sunday the Barons face the tough but skilled Whitley Warriors for what could be the biggest game of the year at the Solihull rink. Face-off 6:00pm.

@ Tigers

Barons goals : Bruce (2), Soar (2), Ottosson, Henry, Whitehouse Barons assists : Ottosson (2), Eaton (2), Janak (2), Henry (2), Stokes Barons MoM : Tomas Janak

v Senators

Barons goals : Soar (3), Bruce (2), Ottosson Barons assists : Ottosson (3), Eaton (2), Rogers, Henry, Eley, Ranby, Bruce Barons MoM : Tom Soar

NEXT HOME GAME SUNDAY 13th March The Barons next home game is against the fearsome Whitley Warriors. The Barons have yet to take a point off of the Warriors and will want to make a point as sides vie for play-off positions. With both sides likely to play a tough but skilled game this will not be one to miss ! Make it loud and ensure the Barons have that extra man on the ice ! Sunday 13th March Face-off : 6:00pm Adults £8 : Concessions £4 Family ticket £24 (2 adults and up to 3 children)