Saturday 24 January saw The Warriors travel North to Inverness to face the Highland Capitals. Unlike the first game between the two teams, The Warriors started much the brighter passing up a few guilt-edged opportunities. After 12 minutes the Highland Capitals took the lead and followed this up with 3 more quick goals to end the first period 4 goals up.
The Warriors managed to steady the ship in the opening exchanges of the second period, which also saw some unbelievable saves from Ross Wallace. A string of penalties and the loss of defenceman Fraser Bennett to an ankle injury hampered the progress, despite this, the period ended with 2 goals for either team; meaning the score was 6-2 to the Capitals.
The third period was again started brightly by The Warriors, who scored 2 unanswered goals to take the game to within 2 goals. However, they could not keep up with the relentless pace of the Capitals through a combination of a short bench and travel-weary legs. The Capitals converted 6 more goals as opposed to the warriors solitary strike to end the game on 12-5 to the Capitals.
The Warriors would like to thank the Highland Capitals for the game and their hospitality, all agreed the game was played in good spirits.
Point Scorers for The Warriors;
Chris Coles (0,2)
Craig Maloney (1,0)
Derek Paton (0,2)
Dylan Ogden (1,1)
Jonny Bartley (3,2)
Ross Kerr (0,1)
Man of the match – Jonny Bartley.