Left to Right: Ice Dogs players Todd Stephenson, Tomas Manco, Scott Stephenson, Chris Sekura and Anthony Wilson
The Australian Mens Team have returned home from Mexico City with the Silver Medal after defeating Turkey 10-1 and Belgium 5-2 in their final two games. Todd Stephenson managed a hat trick in the crucial game against Belgium with all three goals assisted by linemate and brother Scott Stephenson.
The final game against Belguim was a true reflection of how the Australian Mens Team can play as they raced off to an early lead courtesy of Todd Stephenson and Chris Sekura from the Dogs and led the first period 3-1. Belguim fought back hard in the second however the aussies managed to increase the lead to 5-1. Belgium narrowed the scoreline with a late goal in the third.
“It would have been great to face Spain again after that game” said forward Scott Stephenson. The Ice Dogs practically matched the scorelines Spain had against the same teams.
Anthony Wilson pictured with Mexico's mascot as he shows his best defence of the tournament medal
Anthony Wilson will be entering the AIHL season on a high as he was named the tournaments best defenceman.
All up it was a great result for the Ice Dogs who have 5 players returning from International play and will be back with the team and fresh imports for training this week in preparation for the first game against the Melbourne Ice.
April 22nd, 2010 at 6:57 pm
well done wilson with the award top job.
its good to hear the ICE DOGS are in scoring form to start the season lets hope we can win a few early games on the road to start with.
April 24th, 2010 at 11:57 am
great results guys,ice dogs have done us proud…
well done willo on the award,of course we all know that HAD to be yours from the get go…
cant wait for the puck to drop guys see you all real soon,look out for us in canberra hey! i guess we will be the rowdy ones right
April 24th, 2010 at 11:58 am
p.s thanx scotty for all the great fan related stuff in the off season,were ready to go!!!!!!
April 27th, 2010 at 1:57 pm
Thanks Johnno,
Not long now
April 27th, 2010 at 10:07 pm
Well done guys on the silver and best defenseman award. Great example to my boys who are both defense players. We’re looking forward to seeing you in action this season. Rested the vocal cords so I’m all ready to rock and roll.