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Last home game of the 2025/2026 season. The only time we'll see this group of players in the Arena again is if they are stood on the balcony with a trophy. Possible ?, certainly, likely ?... erm... Prove me wrong boys, become legends.

Hopefully we'll have a lead to take into this game.

Not expecting an upset here.

5-3 Steelers.

Then we can get ready for the afternoon game against likely opponents, Belfast in the semi-final

We don't look like a team on the same page at the moment. Whether there are any dressing room issues or it's just a lack of confidence, who knows, but this is last chance saloon this season.

I feel we need to be within one goal of Guildford to have a good chance of making it through.

My playoff prediction:

Belfast v Glasgow- Glasgow did have a recent shock win in Belfast, but I can't see beyond the Giants progressing.

Cardiff v Coventry- This is a tough tie to call. Cardiff are playing well, but Coventry do have an ability to make life difficult. I think Cardiff will have a little too much over the two legs.

Nottingham v Manchester - Unless Nottingham have a number of key players missing, I would expect this to be a routine victory for them over the two legs.

Sheffield v Guildford - This is where I'm expecting the shock, if it really is a shock when 5th beats 4th. Sadly, I expect Guildford to make it through.

I've always had a soft spot for Guildford since their BNL days, so I'd be happy to see them lift the trophy if they do knock us out.

Regards

Doom

No score updates from me for this game as the cricket season has started and I'll be umpiring a match, unless it is rained off.....

Really hope the bad blood from last night spills over into this game, although a 2nd game rarely does. Especially with the suspended player for Guildford.

Looks as if Shudra is back in favour tonight.

Glad Jasper is in the lineup after the hit to the head.

1-0 Steelers.

Scored by #58 Dominic Cormier, assisted by #63 Mikko Juusola, #65 Brien Diffley

2-0 Steelers.

Scored by #18 Samuel Tremblay, assisted by #23 Brett Ritchie, #15 Stephen Harper

Game over.

2-0 end of first period.

4 min (ish) Steelers PP to start the 2nd.

Solid from us.