Dundee witnessed Aberdeen Players fighting for the title in 2nd tournament ...
15 November 2009
On Sunday morning, five cars full of players and supporters took of in the direction of Dundee. Shortly after 10am, well warmed-up Oilers took on their first match of the day against Balwearie Lightning. And they sure gave their fans what they cheered for, an easy 8-0 victory. 1st third - 1-0 (Daniel Walti, Lukas Bronec) 2nd third - 2-0 (Mike Kanda); 3-0 (Lukas Bronec, Daniel Walti); 4-0 (Lukas Bronec) 3rd third - 5-0 (Johan Samuelsson, Billy Brown); 6-0 (Arvis Heidemanis, Johan Samuelsson); 7-0 (Daniel Walti, Jan Felcman); 8-0 (Jan Felcman) Balwearie Thunder squared up against the Aberdeen Oilers in the next game. After a hard fought game, two Aberdeen goals late in the first period put the Thunder team on the back foot. Another two for Aberdeen in the second saw a final scoreline of 4-0. 1st third - 1-0 (Arvis Heidemanis, Mike Kanda); 2-0 (Lukas Bronec, Jan Felcman) 2nd third - 3-0 (Daniel Walti, Mike Kanda); 4-0 (Petter Krantz, Arvis Heidemanis) The last game of the day saw Edinburgh Eagles go head to head with Aberdeen Oilers in what would be a tough match for both teams. Unfortunately, due to time constraints, the second half of the match won't be played until T3. The scoreline will pick up from T2 which is a 3-1 lead to the Eagles. 1st half - 1-2 (Lukas Bronec)
First tournament of the Season 2009/10
04 October 2009
On the way to defend the title... Aberdeen Oilers have proved everyone right about being the top team. It has been a spectacular day in Glenrothes on the first Sunday in October. Aberdeen Oilers did not hesitate at all and brought home three victories. They were the only team to win all games scheduled for the day. Oilers top the league ahead of their opponents Speedhoc Chapel and Balwearie Thunder by 3 points. Aberdeen Oilers took off from Aberdeen very early in the morning. After a compulsory stop at Dundee to shop for every player's necessities (bananas, meat sandwiches, isotonic drinks) and marveling at the village called Moonzie, Oilers found themselves in Glenrothes - ready for their first appearance of this season. The warm-up took place outside the sports centre where players could enjoy an unusually beautiful day - running under the blue sky. Maybe it was the amount of oxygen in their lungs or it could be the coaching skills of Mike Kanda and Daniel Walti, nevertheless, Aberdeen Oilers pocketed a relatively comfortable victory 5 -2 over Chapel Chiefs. The only two teams from outwith Fife came up against each other in the next match as Edinburgh met Aberdeen. Having beaten Edinburgh 5 times in 5 months in the second half of last season the Oilers would have been confident going into this game. Two early goals from Aberdeen made it difficult for Edinburgh and the Oilers went on to go 6-2 up. A late rally from the Eagles brought the score back to 6-5, but with the team from the capital pushing hard for an equaliser Aberdeen exploited the space at the back to score a couple more and put the game beyond Edinburgh. The most anticipated match of the day was undoubtedly Aberdeen versus Speedhoc Chapel, who ended up on the second place last year. It was a very competitive match, however, Aberdeen Oilers do not scare easily. Despite of quite recent significant changes in the team, Oilers give no freebies to anyone and Speedhoc Chapel was not an exemption. Oilers won 4-2 against their title rivals and sent a clear message to all - we are going to fight for the title again!
New Look
20 July 2009
The new salming strips have finally arrived an the Oilers are proud to show off their new look for the next two seasons. The team woudl like to thank salming for their support and hope to do the sponsors proud in the upcoming seasons.
Oilers in support of World Vision
20 July 2009
The Oilers are pleased to announce they have given away the front of their new strips to promote World Vision, a Christian charity that works with children, families and communities in their struggle against poverty, hunger and injustice (www.worldvision.org.uk).
Oilers secure new sponsorship with Salming
20 July 2009
The Aberdeen Oilers are pleased to announce a two year sponsorship deal with Swedish floorball manufacturers Salming. With new strips and equipment on the way, the Oilers look forward to adding another proffesional touch to the club. The deal also sees new youth equipment being brought into the club, which will be invaluable in assisting pro player Daniel Waltis aims to develop youth floorball in the Aberdeenshire area.
Ladies in Play Off Cup Final
20 July 2009
Scotlands first ever ladies league season culminated in a fiercly competed play off cup. Seeded according to league standings Aberdeen faces St Andrews in the semi finals. Having drawn and lost to St Andrews, Aberdeens ladies were geared up to win this won and put on an excellent display of floorball. Aberdeen scored the only goal of the match after a shot by Jasmin Godbold rebounded off the keeper into Lorna Teals blade. Result - ball in the net and a 1-0 win for the reds, putting them in the final against Glenrothes.
The final was another highly competive and closely fought match with Aberdeen taking the lead 1-0 after some excellent team play. However, the Glenrothes offence, well know for upping its game in the dying minutes, started a frenzied attack and the Oilers found themsleves trailing 4-1. Aberdeen found the net again to score 4-2, and pinged another off the post, but it was Glenrothes who went through to lift their second trophy of the season.
More info at www.ladies.floorball.org.uk.
British National Championships 2009
20 July 2009
The Aberdeen Oilers started their Nationals campaign against Oxford university who proved to be tough, fast and physical opposition. Never their best early in the morning, the Oilers didn’t get off to a great start and were quickly lagging behind. After a half time pep talk by the coach the reds improved their game for a much closer second half, but it was too little too late and the game ended 8-2 to Oxford. The next group game was against fellow league team Balwearie Lightning, a much better performance all round and a safe 8-0 win to Aberdeen. This left the reds second in their group and facing the London Sharks, SE league winners and fellow salming team, in the next round. After a great nights sleep at the hostel (or not) Aberdeen were geared up for the challenge. A very close and competitive match ensued and an alltogether great display of floorball, but the luck was not on Aberdeens side and the game ended 4-1 to the Sharks. So the Oilers were left playing for a position and came up against Brighton Rock. Despite weary legs, the floorball continued at high level and another end to end game, with the Oilers concieving a shorthanded goal in the dying minutes of the game. Finally playing for 7th place the Oielrs came up against Edinburgh. Having beaten Edinburgh in all their previous encounters, the Oilers weren’t ready to give this one away and ended the Nationals on a high with a comfortable 5-3 win for 7th place. La bomba!