Edinburgh Capitals 4-3 Hull Stingrays (SO)
The Hull Stingrays followed up last night's 6-3 home triumph over the Edinburgh Capitals with a 4-3 shootout loss in the return fixture in Scotland tonight.
With Capitals starting netminder Tomas Hiadlovsky sitting out an automatic five game suspension following the match penalty he received for kicking in last night's fixture - Craig Holland started for the Capitals and the Rays soon pounced on the inexperienced stopper.
Despite firing just four shots on the Scottish side in the whole of the first period, Sylvain Cloutier's side lead early on thanks to two goals from Latvian Janis Ozolins - who's first minute opener was assisted by Shane Lovdahl for his second early set-up in two games.
Unsurprisingly, given they outshot the visitors 13-4 in the opening period, the Scottish side pulled one back, Michal Dobron notching a powerplay goal 11.31 into a first period which also saw Rays defenceman Jeff Smith sit a period on the sidelines having suffered an injury.
In a chippy game filled with penalties, Rene Jarolin then bagged a shorthanded and powerplay marker in the second to give the Caps a 3-2 advantage.
Chris Sykes' first goal in Stingrays colours tied the scores late in the second before the Rays finally settled - outshooting the Caps 10-8. The equalising goal would send the game into overtime and then penalty shots before Dobron popped up in the first round of the sudden death shootout to claim the extra point for the home side.
It's a disappointing but somewhat predictable end to the weekend for the Stingrays - who seemed slow to get going on Saturday night against what is certainly a much-improved Edinburgh side. Nevertheless, regardless of last night's result they fired just 24 shots on the Caps untested keeper and took eight minor penalties - conceding two goals in the process as well as a shorthanded goal on the man advantage.
Still, three points from four available isn't the worst outcome for Cloutier and his side, though the weekend certainly proves there are areas to work on despite impressive showings Challenge Cup against Nottingham Panthers and Cardiff Devils
The squad must now ready themselves for a home Challenge Cup fixtures against the Sheffield Steelers on Wednesday night before weekend fixtures in Coventry and at home to the Braehead Clan on Sunday night.
The Hull Stingrays followed up last night's 6-3 home triumph over the Edinburgh Capitals with a 4-3 shootout loss in the return fixture in Scotland tonight.
With Capitals starting netminder Tomas Hiadlovsky sitting out an automatic five game suspension following the match penalty he received for kicking in last night's fixture - Craig Holland started for the Capitals and the Rays soon pounced on the inexperienced stopper.
Despite firing just four shots on the Scottish side in the whole of the first period, Sylvain Cloutier's side lead early on thanks to two goals from Latvian Janis Ozolins - who's first minute opener was assisted by Shane Lovdahl for his second early set-up in two games.
Unsurprisingly, given they outshot the visitors 13-4 in the opening period, the Scottish side pulled one back, Michal Dobron notching a powerplay goal 11.31 into a first period which also saw Rays defenceman Jeff Smith sit a period on the sidelines having suffered an injury.
In a chippy game filled with penalties, Rene Jarolin then bagged a shorthanded and powerplay marker in the second to give the Caps a 3-2 advantage.
Chris Sykes' first goal in Stingrays colours tied the scores late in the second before the Rays finally settled - outshooting the Caps 10-8. The equalising goal would send the game into overtime and then penalty shots before Dobron popped up in the first round of the sudden death shootout to claim the extra point for the home side.
It's a disappointing but somewhat predictable end to the weekend for the Stingrays - who seemed slow to get going on Saturday night against what is certainly a much-improved Edinburgh side. Nevertheless, regardless of last night's result they fired just 24 shots on the Caps untested keeper and took eight minor penalties - conceding two goals in the process as well as a shorthanded goal on the man advantage.
Still, three points from four available isn't the worst outcome for Cloutier and his side, though the weekend certainly proves there are areas to work on despite impressive showings Challenge Cup against Nottingham Panthers and Cardiff Devils
The squad must now ready themselves for a home Challenge Cup fixtures against the Sheffield Steelers on Wednesday night before weekend fixtures in Coventry and at home to the Braehead Clan on Sunday night.
