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Phoenix take to the ice again in Swindon

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Manchester Phoenix were able to take to the ice in Swindon on Saturday night, with the Wildcats running out 5-0 winners.

With no imports remaining at the club and icing five players from the Bristol Pitbulls, it was a new-look Phoenix team.  It was the home side who dominated the opening period but could only grab the one goal through Jonas Hoog at 14:52 which allowed the Swindon fans to launch their teddy bear toss.  Steve Fone made a number of good stops to keep Phoenix in the game as the period drew to a close.

The start of the second period gave Phoenix the best opportunity to get on the scoreboard however Swindon kept out a 5 on 3 powerplay before Michael Stratford doubled the home side’s lead at 33:02.  This was quickly followed by a Phil Hill goal 15 seconds later as the period ended 3-0.

The third period was a more sedate affair although Swindon were still able to register two more goals from Max Birbraer at 46:51 and Adam Finlinson at 51:03.  Phoenix gave back-up netminder Ross Miller his first taste of EPL action late on as the game ended 5-0.

Phoenix were also presented with a £1,000 donation from the Swindon Wildcats Supporters Club – a magnificent gesture as Phoenix continue to put a rescue plan in place.