Metros V Hawks The Final Showdown
The fierce rivalry between Trafford and Blackburn is set reach boiling point on Saturday when the teams square up for their climactic clash of the season. Mets took the first home game against the Lancashire outfit by an unanswered five goals and went on to beat them in their own barn a few weeks later. Since then, however, Hawks have been in the ascendancy while Mets have been through a decidedly inconsistent spell. Blackburn took game three in emphatic style with an 8 -1 drubbing just before Christmas, so the result of this weekend's game could have important consequences. If Mets win or draw, they'll take the series and the bragging rights. More importantly, they'd have league placing advantage should they finish the season level pegging with the Hawks, an outcome that could even decide whether Mets make it to the playoffs. Should the unthinkable happen, Mets' progress this season will get a whole lot tougher as they find themselves playing catch up with the form sides.
Metros always thrive on the big challenges and with everything to play for, this match is shaping up to be a real corker. Mets are confident of icing a strong bench, so come along and cheer them on! Blackburn are well known for their vocal travelling support, so we need to beat them in the stands as well as on the ice. Face off, at Altrincham Ice Dome, is at 5.15pm.
