It’s the biggest night of the year in Nottingham student sport as the Pink and the Green collide once again in the ice hockey varsity showdown for the 21st year running.
Reigning champions NTU arrive hungry to extend their winning streak, while UoN return with unfinished business after last year’s 7–5 thriller.
NTU starting line-up: 36 Wooster, 22 Macgarvey, 46 Bell, 87 Scott, 91 Parsons, 38 Kanins
1′ The game is underway!
2′ NTU shot goes wide
5′ Another NTU shot wide, this time by Parsons
6′ A couple of great saves by Wooster as UoN apply pressure
7′ UoN take the lead through Poon, assisted by Smith, 1-0
8′ NTU player Robertson has received a two minute penalty for elbows
10′ Owen’s shot goes sailing over for UoN
10′ Robertson is back on the rink for the Pinks after his penalty
12′ Strong save by Djuk to deny Blazart
13′ NTU go close again through Todd but he fails to equalise
14′ Lovely bit of skill by Kanins to take it round the keeper but fails to hit the target
15′ Poon almost doubles UoN’s advantage but his effort is saved by Wooster
15′ Bell is sent to the sin bin for NTU for his aggressive tackle on Owen
16′ Chan doubles UoN’s lead, assisted by Chard, 2-0
16′ It’s almost a third for UoN as Chard goes close
17′ Meier has received a two minute penalty for holding
18′ Wooster keeps NTU in it as he denies Chard
18′ UoN are back to full strength as Meier is back on the rink
19′ Spectacular long range effort from Owen but it remains 2-0
20′ Mcgarvey almost puts NTU on the board with a good effort
20′ The first period concludes, UoN lead 2-0
The second period commences
1′ Owen and Chan take a shot, but it can’t quite sneak through
2′ Kanins has a shot but it’s straight into the safety of Djuk
4′ Krbavac GOAL to keep NTU in the running, assisted by Blazart, 2-1
5′ Bell has a shot on target but is effectively blocked
6′ A long pass from Bell allows MacGarvey to have a shot, but again is denied
7′ Owen delivers a powerful strike into the net to make it 3-1 to UoN
7′ Wright receives a two minute penalty for holding
8′ Kanins takes a powerful shot but it’s just delivered wide
9′ Owen receives a two minute penalty for boarding
9′ Meier has a chance to for another, but chips it high over the net
9′ NTU’s Arcella collides with Djuk to send him down
9′ Scott has a shot for NTU but cannot finish
9′ Kanins delivers a shot on target in the same minute but misses
11′ Blazart sends Bonutto into the wall, resulting in a two minute penalty for interference
11′ A strong shot down the middle by Chan is blocked by NTU’s defence
13′ NTU are back to full strength
14′ Owen yet again has a shot on target, but cannot find the net
16′ Penalty to Blazart for boarding
17′ Poon attempts a strong shot but sends it high
18′ Meier makes it 4 for UoN, assisted by Owen, 4-1
19′ Wright attempts a shot but it goes wide
20′ Wooster makes a crucial save in the final minute
20′ A final shot for Kanins in the second period is denied by Djuk
The second period closes with UoN leading 4-1
Jasmine Smith wins the shootout during the break, supported by Trent the tiger
The third period commences
2′ Marples takes the first shot of the third period but cannot score
3′ Four minute penalty to Park for high stick
3′ Owen scores again for UoN to take the scoreline to 5-1, assisted by Chard
4′ Kanins gets close to a second for NTU but the puck does not pass the line
4′ Wooster makes a strong save
8′ Kanins aims for the net, but it’s sent high to deny a goal
8′ Smith goes down as he collides with MacGarvey, who is given a two minute penalty for interference
8′ Hall and Bonutto clash over the tackle, both receive a two minute penalty for roughing
9′ Goal for UoN scored by Chard takes the Green and Golds to a 6-1 lead
9′ A two minute penalty is handed to Kanins for cross checking
15′ Chard scores again as the puck slips to the right of Wooster comfortably, assisted by Owen, 7-1
16′ Meier receives a two minute penalty for having too many men on the ice
17′ Owen is denied a chance to increase the score yet again
The third period concludes
UoN regain the title, denying NTU a consecutive win through a huge 7-1 scoreline. It was a tough game but ultimately UoN were the stronger and more composed side.
Player of the match has to go to UoN’s Charlie Owen who dominated possession and advanced several shots on target. With two goals and two assists, his skills were superior on the ice.
Olivia, Jeannique and Liam checking out for Platform at the Motorpoint Arena. Thank you for joining us!
