Live: Basingstoke Bison v Sheffield Steeldogs (From Basingstoke Gazette)

9:08pm

FT: Basingstoke Bison 0-3 Sheffield Steeldogs

A tough evening for the Bison, in a game littered with penalties. Thanks for reading and let's hope for better next time.

9:04pm

Less than two minutes to go, Bison are heading for defeat.

9:02pm

The Steeldogs are slowing this game down.

8:56pm

Bison powerplay after Steeldogs Ben Morgan is sent to the bin.

8:56pm

Bison powerplay after Steeldogs Ben Morgan is sent to the bin.

8:43pm

The Bison forward was called for a high stick.

8:42pm

Greg Owen has a two-minute penalty. Still 3-0.

8:41pm

Steeldogs' Andrew Hirst gets a five-minute plus match penalty for hitting Sheppard on the head.

8:33pm

A hard task just got harder. Bison's Miller gets a five-minute penalty for high-sticking Payette. Payette appeals for a game penalty as he has a mouthful of blood.

8:27pm

Can Bison rescue something from this game? Third period starts, with Bison shooting towards the bar end. 

8:06pm

END OF SECOND PERIOD

Plenty of pressure from Bison, Steeldogs look dangerous on the break. They lead 3-0.

8:00pm

More pressure from the Bison. They're on top but cannot score.

7:56pm

Joe Greener misses for the Bison when clean through on goal. Payette's in the bin again, this time for high-sticking Watt.

7:53pm

GOAL: Basingstoke Bison 0 - 3 Sheffield Steeldogs

Lloyd Gibson scores, assisted by Payette.

7:45pm

Bison cannot take advantage of a two-minute powerplay after Andre Payette is penalised for tripping.

7:38pm

That's better from Bison. Joe Miller has had two shots, and player/coach Doug Sheppard skates around the back of the net only for Steeldogs' keeper Dalibor Sedlar to smother the puck.

7:32pm

Second period underway.

7:21pm

That fight was costly to both sides. Cesky got a game penalty, while Calvert got a match penalty. So each side will be a man down for the rest of the game.

7:16pm

GOAL: Basingstoke Bison 0 - 2 Sheffield Steeldogs

Lubomir Korhon scores a breakaway goal, firing past Stevie Lyle. That's the end of what was a bad-tempered first period.

7:09pm

FIGHT!

Bison's Jaroslav Cesky wrestles Ashley Calvert to the ground and starts punching.  

7:02pm

Apologies for the lack of updates, we're having some technical issues. Steeldogs still winning 1-0.

6:42pm

Powerplay to the Steeldogs. Jaroslav Cesky gets a two minute penalty for tripping.

6:40pm

FIGHT!

Before the puck hits the ice, there's a fight between Bison's Nicky Watt and Steeldog's Craig Elliott. Incredible.

6:34pm

He's awarded a commemorative plate before the national anthem is played. Big cheers all round.

6:31pm

Big cheer for Redmond as he makes his way on to the ice.

6:20pm

Tonight will be Tony Redmond's 600th game for the Bison. Congratulations Mr Basingstoke!

6:12pm

Welcome to live updates from the Basingstoke Arena, where the Bison take on the Sheffield Steeldgos in the English Premier League. The team wil look to get back to winning ways after Wednesday's dramatic aggregate EPL Cup semi-final defeat to Slough Jets.