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Telford's youngest competitive ice hockey team the Under 10s travelled North to Irvine in Scotland where they participated in the Jimmy Young Memorial trophy tournament hosted by the North Ayr Sabres. 8 teams from both sides of the border battled on the ice over the weekend for the right to claim the trophy. A tough Saturday had the kids play 5 games with a return of 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses, with 2 of the losses being at the hands of the tournament favourites Dundee Stars and the host club North Ayr. Both of these clubs playing 2 line hockey as they showed no mercy in their pusuit of the trophy. Sunday seen an enthused team of Telford youngsters taking to the ice and earning a draw and a win to finish the group stage with 10 points. This flying finish earning a 5th/6th place play of spot against South Ayr. There was no stopping the Venom as they raced into a 3 goal lead with a goal from Corey Thompson-Howe and a brace from Brodie Jesson. Line changes in the Ayr ranks led to a fightback and 2 quick goals gave the Telford bench some worry, but up skated Thompson-Howe and Jordan Jolly to open up a 3 goal lead. A late goal from the Chiefs gave the Scottish youngsters a little consolation as Telford held out for a 5 3 victory. Corey Thompson-Howe earned a place in the All Star team for his dazzling display over the weekend and the whole team were awarded the fair play award for their sporting behaviour throughout the event. Manager Gordon Douglas stated 'Everyone of the team did the town proud as they battled against more experienced teams and never let the results dampen their spirits'.

The team now travel to Hull to play the Kingston RiverRats on Sat24th and then play hosts to Sheffield Scimitars on Sun 25th.