The return match in Nottingham was very difficult for the u16s. Nottingham came out strong and Whitley struggled to keep up. Matthew Johnson, who started in goal, had some good saves early on but was beaten by a goal by Luke Birchnall. Just like in the first match, Whitley struggled to get out of their own zone and Nottingham put on a lot of pressure. Another goal by Alex Rushby…
It was a tough double header for our u16s against Nottingham. Nottingham took control early on in our first match at Hillheads. They created a couple of chances and managed to score via Euan Woodward after 2min47. Nottingham continued to press but netminder Orson Groot kept his goal clean for the rest of the period. The second period continued the same way as the first period. Nottingham dominated possession and…
Tomahawks suffered a defeat on the road this weekend against relegated Coventry U15’s. Coventry quickly took the lead with a goal from Coney, assisted by Sullivan and Butlin. Tye Addison picked up a 2 minute tripping penalty but Coventry were not able to capitalise on the power play leaving Coventry 1-0 up at the end of the first period. The second period saw both teams spending time in the penalty…
Newest signing Lewis Sinclair made his debut against Sheffield U15’s in a fast paced game that kept us on the edge of our seats. Alternate Captain, James Toby opened the scoring in the first period assisted by Captain Owen Yarrow. Shortly after Sheffield’s Jacob Heald picked up a 2 minute penalty for holding, but Tomahawks were unable to take advantage of the power play. Netminder, Daniel McGowan continues to prove…
In a hard-fought game Tomahawks opened the season with a win over visitors Sutton Sting U15’s. Sutton’s #78 opened the scoring in the first period. Despite several shots on target Tomahawks were not able to level the scoring ending the period 1-0 down. It looked like the visitors were going to add a second goal early in the second period which lead to a scuffle at the net with James…
Sunday afternoon saw Nottingham travel up to Whitley Bay to take on Tomahawks. Play started with both sides showing that they were really up for this match, with play being very physical from the start. It was Nottingham that opened the scoring at 10.15 with a power play goal which was quickly levelled just 40 seconds later when Whitley Bay’s Ross Douglass (11) left the penalty box and unleashed a…
It was a triumphant Sunday for Whitley Bay Ice Hockey Club Junior Development, as both our under 16 Tomahawks and under 18 Braves took on the Billingham Stars at home. Last time the teams faced each other on the away leg, Whitley came out on top with the bragging rights. On Sunday it was no different as we seen some quality ice hockey from both sides, with Whitley Bay showing…
Whitley Bay’s new season started in style last weekend as both the under 16 Tomahawks and the under 18 Braves took on their double header games down at Billingham on Saturday. Both teams took on the Billingham Stars and managed to come out on top in this local derby game. Having finished 6th last season, The 6 – 1 win over Billingham has put the Tomahawks in a good opening…