EIHL update

The hosts went ahead quickly on the power play as Grant Toulmin met a pass from Vinny Scarsella to put the play off chasing team in the lead.

But the first of two on the night from top scorer and franchise player Jeff Legue; and then a short handed effort within eight minutes by Frederik Vestberg put the visitors in front.

They extended their lead to make it 1-3 just four minutes into the second when young Luke Ferrara scored after being set up by Vestberg.

Then came a fight back by Manchester. Roared on by fanatical fans they evened the tie with two goals from second top EIHL scorer Matt Sisca, the second being on the powerplay as ill-discipline began to play a part.

This lack of discipline was to play a big part in Sheffield’s winner. When Manchester’s player coach Omar Pascha joined Scarsella in the penalty box Manchester was in disarray. During the resulting powerplay, Legue netted his second, and the game winner, with under two minutes remaining.

Sheffield now face leaders Cardiff twice at the weekend which could define the whereabouts of each teams title hopes.

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