Phoenix Junior Players excel at Inter-Conference Tournament

Wednesday, 6th May 2009

Four Manchester Phoenix Junior Club players represented the North of England at the Inter-Conference Tournament last weekend and showed their blossoming skills to excellent effect.

The showpiece end of season event, attended by Sports Minister Gerry Sutcliffe, was held at the Hull Arena over the Bank Holiday weekend.

Phoenix U-14 captain Scott Robson and Jared Dickinson of the U-16s featured in the North's U-15 side. Both players notched up points and made valuable contributions, including a goal for Dickinson in the 5-0 victory against the South East.

Jared was duly rewarded with a place at this Summer's School of Excellence camp at which the majority of the England U-16 side will be selected. Everyone connected with the Phoenix organisation wish Jared the best of luck.

Meanwhile, more senior players netminder Matt Leeming and winger Ben Brown, both of the Phoenix U-18s, made their mark in the North's U-17 side. Brown struck the team's first goal in a 3-1 win over Scotland, while Leeming achieved an impressive 91.3% save rate in his two games, including a strong showing against eventual tournament winners, the South East.

The club congratulates all four players for the way in which they have represented the Manchester Phoenix Junior Club at this year's event.

Phoenix Junior Players excel at Inter-Conference Tournament

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