Seventh heaven for Tigers with a rout
Telford Tigers won their seventh game in a row last night with an 8-1 drubbing of English Premier League strugglers Hull Pirates.
The reigning champions, playing their fourth game in six days, are now joint-fourth in the league standings with Guildford Flames.
Tigers head coach, Tom Watkins, believes his side's run of form since mid-December could prove crucial in the title run-in.
He said: "It's been really important that we've gone on this run, since before Christmas, to where we are now. It has given us an opportunity.
"Teams above us will hopefully now start to feel a bit of pressure because they can see us coming. We've got our game going and we're confident in ourselves.
"The guys are playing well. Our goaltending is good, and our penalty kill and powerplays are excellent right now."
Telford took the lead in the first period last night, thanks to Max Birbraer, but endured a slow start to the second period, as the visitors equalised through Lee Bonner.
That goal served to spark an upturn from Tigers, however, as Birbraer handed his side the lead once again on 26 minutes.
Joe Miller added a third goal just moments later, as Telford made the most of their larger squad.
The second period ended with a 4-1 lead for the hosts, after Birbraer completed his hat-trick on 28 minutes.
The final session saw Birbraer snatch his fourth goal of the night, alongside a brace for local youngster Adam Taylor, and another goal from Blaho Novak.
Telford are back in action on Sunday evening when they host Sheffield Steeldogs. Face off is at 6pm.
