Tigers fall to defeat in play-off final
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Tigers coach Tom Watkins has told his men not to dwell on the 7-2 defeat to Milton Keynes Lighting in the EPL play-off final on Sunday.
Defeat at the Skydome Arena denied Telford their second double success in three years, after they won the EPL league title in March.
It brings the curtain down on an otherwise successful season for the side, following financial struggles earlier in the campaign.
Tigers reach play-off final after beating Bison
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Telford Tigers will play Milton Keynes in the EPL play-off final on Sunday after a 3-2 win over Basingstoke Bison in their semi-final at Coventry.
Saturday’s victory means Telford have a chance of securing their first-ever play-off trophy in the showpiece event at the Skydome Arena.
The Lightning beat Guildford Flames 7-3 in the opening semi-final encounter.
Tigers still aiming for play-offs after loss
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Telford Tigers remain in charge of their own play-off destiny, despite losing 5-2 to Peterborough Phantoms on Saturday night.
Defeat means Telford must take a point from Sunday’s visit of Sheffield Steeldogs to qualify for next week’s play-off finals.
A breathless encounter at Bretton Road saw the Tigers take control in the middle session, before a rash of goals in the final 20 minutes.
Tigers set for finals encounter with Bison
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Telford Tigers face a Coventry showdown with Basingstoke Bison after they qualified for the play-off finals with an 8-0 drubbing of Sheffield Steeldogs.
The EPL champions will play Basingstoke in their semi-final next Saturday evening, with the winners playing either Milton Keynes or Guildford in Sunday’s final.
Sunday’s win over Sheffield meant Telford finished second in Group A, two points ahead of Peterborough Phantoms.
Tigers take points in overtime drama
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Tigers coach Tom Watkins hailed his side’s battling qualities after a dramatic 3-2 play-off win over Guildford Flames on Wednesday night.
Victory means the Tigers remain in contention to finish in the top two of their group – and secure a place at next month’s finals tournament.
Danny Rose was the man who sealed two points for Telford with a powerful strike in overtime, after proceedings finished all-square at full time.
