Ice Blacks roar back after conceding early

• Published date: 24 April 2024
• Author: Hayden Meikle
• Publication title: Otago Daily Times: Web Edition Articles (New Zealand)

They came from a goal down to beat Chinese Taipei 5-1 in the opening round of the division two, group B world championships in Bulgaria

Perhaps there was some jet lag at play as the Ice Blacks coughed up a goal after just 2min 26sec.

They were still trailing 1-0 early in the second period when Jacob Carey, assisted by West Auckland Admirals defenceman Alexander Regan, grabbed the equaliser.

It was a first goal in national colours for the Canberra-based 18-year-old forward.

The game might have been in the balance at 1-1 heading into the final period, but the Ice Blacks took command of proceedings.

Stampede defenceman Stefan Amston, assisted by Callum Burns and Michael Attwell, scored the go-ahead goal, and youngster Jackson Fontaine made it 3-1 (assisted by...