STORM BLITZ ISSUE #32 Sunday 16 March 1997 This issue is sponsored by W.H. Davies Private Investigations. For more details see foot of message. If you have any comments on Storm Blitz, please feel free to e-mail inter.the.storm@poboxes.com any time. --------------------------------------------------- In this issue : * Storm finish off with 4-3 win over Ayr * Bison v Steelers * Ayr & Steelers seal semi-final places * Storm players at Burger King * Final ISL Play-Offs Group A table * Forthcoming Storm fixture * Next on TV & Radio * Get back issues of Storm Blitz * How to unsubscribe to Storm Blitz --------------------------------------------------- > STORM FINISH OFF WITH 4-3 WIN OVER AYR In Storm's last competitive match of the season, they overcame Ayr Scottish Eagles at the Nynex Arena on Sunday. It was a complete non-event as a match as the result meant nothing for either side as Ayr had already secured their semi-final place and Storm of course are already out. With this in mind, it was interesting to note that (unless I missed one) there were no penalties for either side at all despite Kummu and Ruggles both icing. In front of 10,101 fans Mike Morin opened the scoring after 8 minutes and then Martin Smith doubled the lead on 12 minutes to make the first period score 2-0 to Storm. The second period was a different matter as Ayr scored twice from Jiri Lala (28 mins) and Steer (37 mins) to make the score 2-2 at the end of the second period. It could have been worse as Finnie who had replaced Raymond in goal took his eye off the puck as it flew in the air and hit him on the back before rebounding off the pipes to safety. The third period started off with a goal that put Ayr into the lead for the first time in the game. Steer scored after 42 minutes. Two minutes later Storm came back at last with a goal from Brad Turner and David Smith scored the winning goal with 10 minutes remaining and Storm had won 4-3. Finnie got Man of the Match for Storm and Lala got the award for Ayr. > STEELERS WIN IN BASINGSTOKE Sheffield Steelers took an early 4-0 lead in their final Group B game and eventaully won 7-2 away in Basingstoke. Steelers and Nottingham Panthers have qualified from Group B and join Cardiff Devils and Ayr Scottish Eagles in the semi-finals. > AYR & STEELERS SEAL SEMI-FINAL PLACES In the battle for the semi-final Play-off place, Ayr Scottish Eagles beat Newcastle Cobras 6-4 in Scotland. Ayr were 4-0 in the lead early in the second period before Cobras came back to within two before the end of the game. Ayr's goals were scored by Jiri Lala (2), Woolf, Flynn, Berwanger and Groleau. In Group B, Sheffield Steelers secured their semi-final place with a close 3-2 victory at home to Basingstoke Bison. In the other game, Nottingham Panthers beat Bracknell Bees 4-3 in the Beehive. > STORM PLAYERS AT BURGER KING On Tuesday 25 March a number of Storm players will be appearing at Burger King in Salford Precinct signing autographs. They will be there from 2.00pm and everyone is welcome. You can win "great prizes" including a signed hockey stick. > GB JUNIORS WIN AGAIN In their second game in Pool C (Group A) of the European Junior Championships, Great Britain beat Romania 5-2. > FINAL ISL PLAY-OFFS GROUP A TABLE Pl W D OL NL +/- Points Cardiff Devils 6 6 0 0 0 +15 12 Ayr Scottish E 6 3 0 0 3 +2 6 Newcastle Cobras 6 2 0 0 4 -7 4 Manchester Storm 6 1 0 0 5 -10 2 Cardiff Devils and Ayr Scottish Eagles qualify for the semi-finals > FORTHCOMING STORM FIXTURE TUE 18 MAR - Altrincham Aces v Manchester Storm (7.30) - Friendly > NEXT ON TV & RADIO MON 17 MAR - BBC GMR 95.1/104.6FM - Drivetime - Interview with Storm representative - 5.55pm MON 17 MAR - HTV WALES - Ice Hockey Superleague - Extensive highlights of the conclusion of Cardiff Devils play-off group games - 11.35pm-12.35 WED 19 MAR - BBC RADIO SHEFFIELD 104.1FM - Ice Line - Phone-in about Sheffield Steelers with some Steelers players in the studio - 7.00-8.00pm THU 20 MAR - BBC RADIO LANCASHIRE 95.5/103.9FM - Grass Roots - Interview/feature about Blackburn Hawks along with other sports - 7.00-8.00pm FRI 21 MAR - BBC RADIO 5 LIVE 693/909AM - Midday With Mair - Preview of the Play-off semi-final weekend amongst other features. The programme is coming live from the Internet Cafe near Piccadilly in Manchester - 12.00-2.00pm FRI 21 MAR - BBC GMR 95.1/104.6FM - Friday Sport - Interview/feature about Manchester Storm along with the night's rugby commentary games Oldham Bears v Bradford Bulls and Warrington Wolves v London Broncos - 7.00-10.00pm SAT 22 MAR - BBC RADIO 5 LIVE 693/909AM - Sport On Five - Bob Ballard reports on the first Play-off semi-final game along with other sports including rugby league and football (face off 1.30) - 1.00-6.00pm SAT 22 MAR - SKY SPORTS - Ice Hockey LIVE - Live coverage of both Play-off semi-finals (face-off 1.30 & 6.30) - time of programme to be confirmed SAT 22 MAR - GRANADA TV - Battles On Ice - Coverage of Storm v Ayr Scottish Eagles (16/3) - time to be confirmed (expected 2.50-3.50) SAT 22 MAR - BBC RADIO 5 LIVE 693/909AM - Bob Ballard reports on the second Play-off semi-final game in sports bulltins from 6.30pm SAT 22 MAR - BBC RADIO SHEFFIELD 104.1FM - Ice Hockey LIVE - Full commentary on Sheffield Steelers play-off semi-final game (face-off and opponents to be confirmed) > DOWNLOAD BACK ISSUES OF STORM BLITZ All previous issues of Storm Blitz are still available. 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