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Dumas: Only a win is good enough

After Saturday night’s surprise 8-0 thrashing at the hands of Swindon Wildcats, Bracknell Bees player/coach Claude Dumas insists the upcoming game with Romford Raiders has taken on even greater significance.

Last week, Dumas claimed that if Bees beat Swindon in their showdown in Wiltshire, it would have cemented their place in the top eight of the EPIHL and all-but secured a play-off spot.

Dumas still in shock after Bracknell Bees are mauled

Bracknell Bees player/coach Claude Dumas is still lost for words after a humiliating 8-0 defeat away at play-off rivals Swindon Wildcats on Saturday night.

Bracknell Bees 4 Basingstoke Bison 6

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Basingstoke travelled to the Hive having lost for the first time in seven games, a 4-2 defeat by Slough Jets, so player/coach Steve Moria would have been looking for an immediate response against Bees.

Saturday showdown for Bracknell Bees

Bracknell Bees can effectively book their spot in the EPIHL play-offs with a win at rivals Swindon Wildcats on Saturday night (5.45pm face-off) says player/coach Claude Dumas.

Dumas is delighted as Bees copy Canada

Bracknell Bees player/coach Claude Dumas has promised to have a celebratory beer after his side emulated the achievements of his native Canada with an overtime win on Sunday night.