Manchester Phoenix Under-16 star Tom Hammond has achieved his dream - a place at a Canadian college where he can pursue his education and play ice hockey.
Manchester Phoenix coach Tony Hand will have to weave his recruiting magic again this Summer after receiving the news that last season's top scorer Joe Tallari will be moving to Italy for the 2008-09 season.
Manchester Phoenix made it a four-point Christmas with their second win in two nights over the MobilX Newcastle Vipers following a comfortable visit to Tyneside last night with player/coach Tony Hand in inspirational form.
Manchester Phoenix came from behind on Boxing Day to claim a vital two points from victory over the Newcastle Vipers, in a game that they dominated without putting well beyond their opponents.
Manchester Phoenix overcame their Basingstoke hoodoo on Sunday night with an at times nail-biting victory over the Hampshire side, and in the process making it four points from the weekend.
A three-goal haul for former Phoenix forward KC Timmons on his first return to Manchester was a bitter pill for a fatigued and short-benched Phoenix to swallow last night.
Missing Scott Basiuk and Joe Tallari, Manchester Phoenix put in a magnificent effort last night against an allegedly weakened Coventry Blaze which still iced nineteen players.
Manchester Phoenix player coach Tony Hand is putting his faith in some of the club's junior talent as he seeks to add experience to the club for future campaigns.
