Sweet charity as Stars beat Gown THE first charity Town versus Gown ice hockey match raised around 1,200 for Helen House Hospice.

Well over 500 people attended the evening, with facilities provided free by Oxford Ice Rink.

The women's teams opened the procedings, with the university putting on a fine performance to beat Oxford City Zodiacs 4-1.

The university's goals were scored by Andrea Cummins, Cathrine Murray and Judith Waller (2), with Becky Hughes on the mark for Zodiacs.

Oxford City Stars beat Oxford University 7-4 in the men's encounter.

The Stars used some of their less experienced players, with 16-year-old Adam Dobson in goal and several under 16 and under 19 players being given a game.

The university led 3-2 after the first period, with goals from Dan Colgate, John Drover and Jon Finer, Stars netting through Paul Donohoe and Josh Grocutt.

Stars equalised through a first senior goal by under 19 player Neil Plasted, before the university regained their lead through Alex Drew.

The third period was more one-sided as Oxford City Stars netted through Chris West and under 19 player Ben White.

Bill Morra extended their lead, and the scoring was rounded off with another unassisted effort from White.

OXFORD City Stars are looking forward to the English National League, which will include the top four teams in the south meeting each other home and away in a round robin tournament starting on March 10.

The teams joining Stars are Basingstoke Buffalo, Telford Royals and either Bracknell or Flintshire.

The Northern group winners playing the Southern runners-up, with the winners of the Southern group facing the Northern runners-up home and away in the semi-finals.