Botany Swarm vs Southern Stampede

Paradice Ice Rink, Botany, Auckland

Saturday 12 June 2010

Game 7 of the NZ National League was the first game of the season for the Swarm, who made a decisive start to their season on home ice.

Swarm Assistant Captain Ian Wannamaker opened the scoring just 3.39 into the first period, and Simon Wilson answered shortly after with a goal for the Stampede. It was an energetic first period with both teams holding their ground.

The Swarms second goal was scored in the middle of the second period by Captain Andrew Hay, and the Swarm kept the Stampede in check for the remainder of the period. Import Alex Polozov taking a breakaway goal at the end of the second period to take the lead of 3-1.

Stampede had a spark of hope when Conner Harrison scored early in the third period but the Swarm defense was strong and by the end of the third period the fatigue was showing and Ian Wannamaker scored his second goal with just 35 seconds to spare. The final score was Swarm 4- Stampede 2.

Special mention was made to the Live Sport Radio Three Stars of the Game:

3rd Star Simon Wilson (STP)

2nd Star Lyle Idoine (SWM)

1st Star Ian Wannamaker (SWM)