Bradford Bulldogs in key double header after Nottingham joy

The Bulldogs picked up their second win of the campaign with a come-from-behind 7-4 win at the National Ice Centre, pulling three points clear of Nottingham, who are locked at the bottom of the standings with division newcomers Deeside Ducks. 

Two-way signing Kai Hathaway led the way once again, with his second hat-trick in as many games, while other goals came from Lucan Vince, captain Kieron Furlong, Kacper Andrukianiec and debutant defenceman, Steven Cox.

“It was a good response from the disappointment of the previous weekend,” said Brown. 

“We actually started slowly and Nottingham deservedly took the lead. But we fought our way back into the game and I believe we deserved to take the points.”

Brown added: “I was pleased with our special teams, which were both 100 per cent for the game, and it was particularly good for us to bag two short-handed goals.

“We had a couple of new faces in the line up in Steve Cox and Thomas Carroll and they both performed well, as did Kai and Luke (Alston) once again. 

Kai Hathaway (77) slammed home yet another hat-trick for the Bulldogs. (Image: Andy Bourke/Podium Prints.)

“Unfortunately, Ste separated his shoulder after taking a hit and will require surgery, so will be out for a while, which is a real shame as I was impressed with his performance.

“I also thought Jack Mickevicius was great for us between the pipes. Hopefully, we can build on this performance going into next weekend.” 

That weekend brings two games for the Bulldogs, who first travel to South Yorkshire today to take on Sheffield Titans - the team sat one place and one point above them in the standings. 

Tomorrow then brings a second meeting of the season between the Bulldogs and Deeside, who they edged out 4-3 on the road last month. 

This time, the Bulldogs will be hoping to make home advantage count when the Ducks come to the Bradford Ice Arena tomorrow afternoon (face-off, 5.30pm).