S E P T . 2 0 1 9 | I S S U E 2 PIRATE NEWS An official publication of the University of El Dorado 1 6 S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 9 W E E K 3 8 FABULOUS A R T I C L E S I N S I D E : REVIEW OF MK FRIENDLIES FABUS LOOKING AHEAD TO THE Hull's star import settles into the start of the season START OF THE LEAGUE SEASON LOYALTY PARTNER NEWS FEATURED SPONSOR: HEB PIRATES' NEW WEBSITE GAME REVIEW H U L L P I R A T E S V M I L T O N K E Y N E S L I G H T N I N G The 'Phoney season' is over and with a 100% Sunday 15th saw MK travel to Yorkshire. This record from four friendly fixtures, Smailes time, Lightning proved more dogged. In a Goldie Hull Pirates can at least be confident gritty display, they restricted the Pirates to that they have prepared as well as any rivals just three goals in a tight, and sometimes to meet the challenges ahead. disjointed game but narrowly lost 3-2. This weekend's double bill against MK After weeks of conditioning training and Lightning, resembled the proverbial game of harder than expected warm-up games, the two halves. On Saturday 14th, MK hosted the Pirates looked a little jaded with some of the Pirates and were disappointed to be soundly players admitting that they are feeling the beaten 7-2 . MK did not register on the score effects of recent conditioning training. One board - at least they have one - until the player who has felt the force of the intense second period, by which time Hull had scored friendly fixture list is Captain, Jamie Chilcott, five and were close to completing a haul of injured on Saturday having suffered a seven goals. suspected dislocated collarbone. His absence in defence will be sorely missed. Last weekend, several Hull fans had hoped to see more from new signing Olegs Sislannikov, Opening the scoring for Hull on Sunday was a hopelessly optimistic expectation given he Player/Coach Hewitt but MK battled back. At had only just landed in the UK. If Olegs the start of the final period, scores were level needed to prove his worth, this was the night. at 2-2. For the second consecutive evening, He scored 1+3 in MK but the standout Kevin Phillips hit the net, this time scoring the statistics belonged yet again to former MK game winner at 53:25. player and Hull favourite, Bobby Chamberlain, with 2+3. MK will be pleased to have restored some pride from this away performance, following Perhaps a less attractive statistic was the Saturday's thrashing at the hands of the number of penalty minutes amassed by Hull. Pirates. Impressing for MK was Finn, Ari On the one hand this could be a cause for Närhi, supported by former Hull Stingray, Cale concern yet on the other, it proves that the Tanaka. Most fans will claim that MK's star team is able to mix physical and skilful player was Brandon Stones but youngster, hockey, something the National League will Brodie Jesson also caught the eye with a require from every side. hardworking performance capped by a fine goal. GAME PREVIEW M K L I G H T N I N G ( A W A Y ) S W I N D O N W I L D C A T S ( H O M E ) Opening Hull Pirates' 2019/20 league season is a Key to breaking down Swindon's efficient fixture against - yes, you have guessed it - MK defence is Hull import, Peter Fabus. At the age Lightning. Having already met MK in two of 40, the Slovakian is a veteran but fans have friendly ties, is it likely that we will see a different seen that in his case, age is only a number. While result? Well, that is the beauty of sport; you just Hull's GB forwards have been more prolific than never know! However, Coach Hewitt has Fabus in the friendly matches, it is in games such probably seen enough of MK to realise that his as these where his class and experience will style of offensive-biased hockey will prevail count. against Lightning, even if Brandon Stones continues to remain defiant between the pipes. Though he is disappointed to be temporarily That is not to say that MK can be written-off but apart from his wife and child, due to migration it is hard to know where their goals will come issues, Fabus has settled into life in Hull and from in sufficient quantity, if they are to triumph enjoys the short stroll from his flat to the Arena, over Hull's goal-hungry forward lines. taking in Loyalty Partner area, Humber Street. He feels at home in the city and is looking forward Swindon Wildcats are a wholly different and to testing himself against the National League's more challenging proposition to anything Hull best defences. Stingray's legend, Jerome have faced so far this season. Wildcats are Tendler, said of Fabus, '...he is a player you tipped by many punters to be favourites to win sometimes do not notice yet you look at the the Southern Conference. Looking at their score-sheet and there he is every week, squad, from netminder onward, it is easy to see consistently hitting the points.' Praise indeed why someone would wager on them lifting from a points machine who played against Fabus National League honours too. in the Hungary / Romanian Erste Liga. Backstopped by Renny Marr and defended by a Where Hull may struggle is in containing unit that is tried and tested, Swindon will be Swindon's own potent forward line. British confident of holding the Pirates' forwards at bay. players Sam Bullas and Aaron Nell are lethal They also pose a threat from D, breaking out with attackers but it is the dizzying array of import, their pace, courtesy of Stephen Whitfield. dual national and foreign-born forwards that sets However, Hull proved to be Swindon's nemesis the Wildcats apart. Missing club Captain Jamie last season and may yet do so again. Chilcott through injury, Hull's defence is already depleted so expect big shifts from senior players, Phillips, Kirk and Haywood. Village Gym join a list of companies handpicked by Media Team co- ordinator, Ian Mowforth, including: Taphouse, Ambiente, Megan Una, Fan's Artisan Fine Art, Zinc Hair Salon, Pro Sports Cars, BeCoffee and Berts Pizzeria. Please check our new Pirates website for full details of Partners and their offers. Social Our next pre-match Fan's Social gathering will take place at Taphouse in Humber Street, Hull, Sunday 22nd at 3pm. Families are welcome at the bar where each week guest chefs serve from the News Street Food Kitchen. Come along and join the Media Team next Sunday to celebrate the first league game of the new season. Last week saw the first Pirates' Fan's Social, Dave is also planning our first staged at the Taphouse, home to our 'Fan's Hub' midweek Fan's Social so watch out and Loyalty Partner. Over the coming months, for news on the event, which will Dave Heath of the Pirates' Media and Social Team feature a very special guest. Dave will be hosting monthly events at Taphouse as well declared to Pirates' Newsletter, 'I as the weekly pre-match gathering there, which am excited for the supporters. This start at 3pm every Sunday. This week, over forty is what we have been lacking for so fans enjoyed the family-friendly atmosphere. long. It is just great to see so many gathering in one place before a For the months of September and October, Dave is game and i just love the food, beer planning a midweek Legends Night and Special and coffee at the Tap.' One-Off event at Taphouse - watch out for details on the Pirates new web site www.hullpirates.co.uk Loyalty Partner Scheme and through social media. Goes Live: *** Following the release of our new website, the Loyalty Partner The list of Loyalty Partners continues to grow with Scheme goes live. 'I am relieved Hull's Village Hotel joining the scheme. They are that we can now offer the scheme offering a free one day gym pass with a to all supporters, not just season complimentary Starbucks coffee for all Pirates pass holders as at first assumed. fans (check web site Loyalty Partners tab for The website contains a Loyalty details). Village offers a state of the art gym Pass stored under the Loyalty housed in Hull's ever-popular Village Hotel. After a Partner tab, which allows all fans workout, why not treat yourself to a free coffee at to access great offers from car Starbucks or catch an evening in the newly servicing, haircuts to meals, coffee, refurbished Grill, where special cinema-style wedding dresses and even fine art,' seating is available if you wish to watch a Premier said MT Coordinator, Ian Mowforth. League Football game in amazing comfort. SPONSOR NEWS FEATURED SPONSOR Henderson Employee HEB Benefits www.heb.uk.com [email protected] 0113 2223311 HEB join Hull Pirates as Associate Main Sponsor Joining Hull Pirates as our Associate Main sponsor is ‘This is one of the key Henderson Employee Benefits business partnerships of the season. It is a great privilege to extend the relationship HEB provide Wealth (investment, protection, planning, I have with the retirement, tax, critical business) and Employee Benefits (Auto owners of HEB, enrolment, employee financial education, salary exchange) which spans the services.