Telford Tigers suffered a 5-1 defeat on the road against the Sheffield Steeldogs despite taking an early lead in the contest.
Taylor Stanton opened the scoring for the Tigers inside the first five minutes, with assists from Callum Field and Louie Newell. However, the Steeldogs responded through Emil Oksanen before a four-goal second period swung momentum firmly in favour of the hosts. Goals from Jordan O'Brien, David Phillips and a brace from Dante Salituro helped Sheffield establish a commanding advantage heading into the final period.
The game also featured a physical edge, with Tate Shudra and David Phillips both receiving fighting penalties during the opening period. Despite continuing to battle throughout the contest, the Tigers were unable to find a way back into the game as Sheffield's defence held firm.
There were positive contributions from across the Telford lineup, with Stanton providing the Tigers' lone goal, but the hosts proved clinical in front of net and capitalised on key opportunities to secure the victory.
The Tigers continued to compete until the final buzzer, but a difficult second period ultimately proved decisive as they left Sheffield empty-handed.
Final Score: Sheffield Steeldogs 5-1 Telford Tigers 🐯🏒
