Flames fall short in double bid

Dixon led Flames to the title in his first year as boss (Alan Bone)

Guildford Flames missed out on an English Premier League and play-off double after losing 4-3 to Slough Jets in the semi-finals.

The Flames suffered the defeat despite opening up a 2-0 first-period lead.

Player-coach Paul Dixon said: "Our powerplay was ineffective, but the Jets did a flawless job of containing the guys who we want to have the puck.

"We had a great year and I truly believe we showed we were the team of the year by winning the league title."