In-form Rankin hails line-mates

17th March 2008
Rob Rankin was reluctant to take all the credit after his hat-trick steered Excel Hull Stingrays to a 5-3 win over Cardiff Devils at Hull Arena in the bmibaby Elite League.

The American forward took his tally to six goals in four games - and 24 for the season - while defencemen Bryce Thoma and Jani Virtanen were also on target.

Rankin said: "It's always nice to score goals. Our line played really well. I went through a dry spell for about 10-15 games but ever since Jake Riddle came on the line we have gelled really well together. What would have happened if we had started out together on a line this year?

"Last year I didn't break the 20-goal mark so that was one of my goals at the start of the season. It's nice to finally reach that but I wouldn't have done that without the help of my line-mates and the team. I've played alongside Jeff Glowa all season and I've not had a better centerman."

March 2008

Riddle - Victory will be for fans
A great honour - Riddle
Riddle named player of year
Strachan wants winning send-off
In-form Rankin hails line-mates
Rankin treble sinks Devils
Stingrays go down to Panthers
Strachan - We will be professional
Glowa vows to end on high
Strachan - Players won't ease off
Play-off hopes over for Stingrays
Five-star Stingrays keep play-off hopes alive
Strachan - We must keep Hemingway quiet
Rankin ready for rest
Stingrays live to fight another day
Strachan - It's crunch time
Stingrays duo in preliminary GB squad
Strachan pleased with effort
Stingrays suffer in Wales

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