17/05/2026
What a breathtaking finale to the season for the Telford Wrekin Raiders as they went head-to-head with the Sheffield Shadows in an electrifying battle that had fans on the edge of their seats until the very last second!
The Raiders exploded out of the gates, dominating the opening period with two quick-fire goals to take a commanding 2–0 lead over the Shadows. The intensity only grew in the second period as both teams fought relentlessly, but neither side could break through in a tense defensive showdown.
Then came a dramatic third period packed with action, determination, and controversy. The Shadows stormed back with two goals to level the game, but the Raiders refused to back down. Jade Poxon fired home a crucial third goal to restore the Raiders’ lead and send the crowd into celebration at 3–2.
But with the clock winding down, heartbreak struck. The Shadows managed to sneak in a controversial equaliser after the referee had already blown the whistle, tying the game 3–3 late in the final period.
With less than two minutes remaining, the Shadows were hit with a bench penalty for too many players on the ice, giving the Raiders one last golden opportunity with the player advantage. The Raiders unleashed wave after wave of attacks, throwing everything they had at the net in a thrilling final push — but despite their relentless effort, they couldn’t quite find the game-winner.
Still, it was a heroic performance and a fitting end to an unforgettable season.
# # # Goalscorers
🥅 Goal 1 — 92 Ellie Dowell, assisted by 28 Jade Poxon
🥅 Goal 2 — 86 Emmy Owens, assisted by 44 Chloe Pencavel and 12 Heather Metcalf
🥅 Goal 3 — 28 Jade Poxon, assisted by 92 Ellie Dowell and 66 Carys Savage
And a massive shoutout to netminder 59 Xain Curry, who delivered an outstanding performance between the pipes, facing an incredible 69 shots and putting in one of the strongest displays of the season!
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