On Saturday 20th September, Odyssey opened their season with a home game against Oxford Shining Stars.

Period 1 recap: Straight from the start, this was a very evenly matched game, with end to end play, but it was Odyssey who scored first with a goal from Amber McDermott, but the lead was short lived as the Shining Stars struck back a few minutes later. Ending the period at an even 1-1.

Period 2 recap: Odyssey were beginning to feel the effects of a short bench as the Shining Stars gained control over the period, scoring 3 more. Odyssey captain, Claire Burden, managed to find the back of the net with a determined effort towards the end of the period. Period 2 ending 2-5 in favour of the visiting team.

Period 3 recap: Both teams came out with a new determination and Odyssey found their second wind, showing just how well matched the sides were. It was Oxford who scored first closely followed by a Rozalia Sandor for Odyssey. Not phased, Oxford then found the back of the net again a few minutes later. Susan Nicholson’s time came when she slotted the puck in for Odyssey. Shining Stars then answered with another. Final goal of the night went to Imogen Bird, who battled her way through Oxford’s defence, and was unlucky not to have tallied a few more in the game.

Final score 5- 8 to Oxford Shining Stars, thank you Oxford for an enjoyable game.

Player of the Game: Imogen Bird

Odyssey Trident: Stella Lemin

  • Imogen Bird – 1G
  • Claire Burden – 1G
  • Amber McDermott – 1G
  • Susan Nicholson – 1G
  • Rozalia Sandor – 1G
  • Laura Holton – 1A
  • Tasha Leer – 1A
  • Natalie Sinclair – 1A

Message from the Coach: “Odyssey worked hard all game with a very short bench, and proved that they were never going to give up. We are looking forward to getting our new players out there for the next one, some for their first ever game. The Frank Wright Conference is all about being able to offer opportunities to newer players to the sport, but also a pathway into the senior game.”

Odyssey’s next match is away to the Coventry Phoenix Rising on Sunday 2nd November.