Well, its happened. A huge amazing milestone in the history of the human race. An event happened last night that has shaken the foundations of humanity to its core.
Yes.
Tony Hand bagged his 4,000th point!
An amazing feat!
After losing 3 to Sheffield twice, and the Giants, the Phoenix re-gathered, re-focused, and got back to business. Last weekend with a big win over Hull, and then going into Tony's home stomping ground and easing out the result against the Capitals. However, Tony was not able to scrape the points together to get through the magic 4,000 barrier. Leaving Edinburgh glued on 3,999.
The week ground by, and we go into a big weekend for the Phoenix. Playing teams under them in the league are must-wins. Getting points keeps them behind, and helps the Phoenix take steps up the table.
So. First up. An away trip to Hull.
Watching the updates, Hull bagged the first, with the Phoenix equalising. Left me thinking that Hull has learnt its lesson and decided to put up a fight this time! However, on the Phoneix' first goal, Hand had been awarded the second assist! Yay! 4,000! Personally, would have preferred it to have come on the back of Hand bagging an amazing goal, but somehow, getting it as an assist is kind of apt for Tony! Given the type of player he is.
Second period was quiet on the scoring front, but then in the third, all hell breaks loose! Phoenix run out 7-1 winners! With Beauregard getting the man of the match award after a 3+3 game. Guy is fast turning into a legend! We HAVE to keep him!
Good on Hull for a presentation of a bottle of bubbly to Tony after his point. And for keeping it low-key. Did not need any showy stuff. We all knew it was coming!
Well, a 7-1 win is pretty impressive. I know the Big 4 will sneer at it a little given it "was only Hull" However, as the Steelers found out collapsing to the Bison, those lower down the league should not be underestimated!
So, we roll on to the second game of the weekend against Cardiff, and a much sterner test!
Here's hoping Tony is able to add to his haul, and lead the Phoenix to another 2 points!
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