In what appeared to be a necessary offensive surge to spark their season early on, the Metros opened the scoring 1:52 into the 1st period from a goal by Bradley Valentine (asst. Kieren De'Ath).
Manchester held off Edinburgh for an extended period of time before they equalised 10 minutes later at the 11:11 mark. The home side would edge in front four minutes before the end of the 1st on a great individual effort goal scored by Thomas Revesz (unassisted).
Manchester held off Edinburgh for an extended period of time before they equalised 10 minutes later at the 11:11 mark. The home side would edge in front four minutes before the end of the 1st on a great individual effort goal scored by Thomas Revesz (unassisted).
Edinburgh head a slight 3-2 advantage heading into the 3rd period after holding Manchester scoreless. But a quick goal from Allen Gunn (asst. Revesz, Max Drakeley) to start the 3rd period positioned the Metros to retake the lead via a well-taken shot by Matt Lorwy (asst. Gunn).
Several chances for Manchester to extend the lead were put to bed by Edinburgh's, Berke Ricketti, who at one point blanked Revesz on a breakaway. He made a number of saves against an onslaught of shots late in the game. Ricketti saved 50 of the 54 shots he faced.
With the scoreline 4-3 in favour of Manchester, it was all about puck contentment whilst minimising mistakes. Edinburgh could not be counted out as they banged in two unanswered goals in quick succession. The first coming with seven minutes remaining in the 3rd and then jumping out in front 3 minutes later. The Eagles secured their away win with an empty net goal.
Several chances for Manchester to extend the lead were put to bed by Edinburgh's, Berke Ricketti, who at one point blanked Revesz on a breakaway. He made a number of saves against an onslaught of shots late in the game. Ricketti saved 50 of the 54 shots he faced.
With the scoreline 4-3 in favour of Manchester, it was all about puck contentment whilst minimising mistakes. Edinburgh could not be counted out as they banged in two unanswered goals in quick succession. The first coming with seven minutes remaining in the 3rd and then jumping out in front 3 minutes later. The Eagles secured their away win with an empty net goal.
Manchester's goalie, Phil Pearson, finished with 41 saves in the loss.
Manchester Metros A returns to the ice away to Hull Ice Hogs on Thursday, November 14th with face-off at 21:15, where the will look to right the ship. Hull drew with Nottingham 4-4 in their first game.
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