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It was a challenging weekend for the Blues Ice Hockey Club with two games against the London Dragons. Recruiting from any London University, the London Dragons are, year after year, a very talented squad.

The first game was played on Friday 19th February in Milton Keynes. The Dragons came out strong, scoring after only three minutes of play, but the Blues replied four minutes later with a powerplay goal from Adrian Fielding scored with a perfect backhand shot. Near the end of the first period, the Dragons were able to build a two goal lead by capitalising on two penalties given to the Blues. However, Cambridge continued to play with intensity; defensemen David Waterman threw one particularly bone crushing hit on one of the London forwards and Blues goalie Carl Mazurek made several saves that were highlight reel material.

This hard work paid off late in the first period when Andrew Buddle scored two quick goals to tie the game at three all. Unfortunately, the Dragons were able to regain a two goal lead within ten minutes of the start of the second period. Just before the end of the second period, with the Blues on a powerplay because of an elbow thrown by one of the Dragons, Dan Tavana cut their lead to one goal after a scramble in front of the London net.

In the third period, the Blues had several chances to tie the game, but the London goalie came up with some key saves. In the final minute the Blues pulled their goalie to bring on an extra skater in a last ditch effort to tie the game. Their efforts were sadly in vain, and the Dragons added a further goal into the empty net. Final score, 6-4 to the London Dragons.