Telford Tigers head into new season off back of high-scoring friendly successes

Telford Tigers rounded off their friendly schedule with some high-scoring victories.

Telford Tigers signed off for their pre-season schedule with a high-scoring double friendly success over Bristol Pitbulls.

New Telford Tigers overseas recruit Jeremy Michaud scored the second goal against Bristol Pitbulls. | Edward Bowen / ebphotography

placeholder image — New Telford Tigers overseas recruit Jeremy Michaud scored the second goal against Bristol Pitbulls. | Edward Bowen / ebphotography

Tom Watkins’ men claimed an entertaining 10-7 victory in Bristol against their NIHL National League rivals on Saturday night and doubled up with a dominant 7-2 success at Telford Ice Rink on Sunday night.

The hosts showed heart after fighting back from a goal down against Bristol to run riot with four goals in the final period.

Tigers were behind after eight minutes but exciting new forward Ronny Paragallo made it 1-1 at the end of the first period.

Fellow overseas recruit Jeremy Michaud made it 2-1 just shy of half hour in as Telford led narrowly by the midway point.

Ronny Paragallo slotted in for 1-1 | Edward Bowen / ebphotography

Fin Howells celebrates Tigers' third. | Edward Bowen / ebphotography

Pitbulls hit back for parity but Fin Howells once again handed Tigers the advantage with a smart finish from a tight angle on 35 minutes.

Tigers’ impressive penalty kill saw them deny a Bristol five-on-three, before Eric Henderson scored for a two-goal advantage and 4-2.

Telford legend Scott McKenzie made it five to capitalise on a power play before Tate Shudra had a goal disallowed. It mattered not to Tigers as defencemen Harry Ferguson and Deakan Fielder netted late for a dominant victory.

Tigers open up for the new season with a National Cup clash at Basingstoke Bison on Saturday evening before Sunday’s NIHL home clash against Milton Keynes Lightning (6pm face-off).