Strikers win in bizarre finish

In what could be the most intense and bizarre finish to a grand final in Hockey Victoria history the West Gippsland Strikers prevailed on Sunday in their Men's Vic League 3 South East match against Powerhouse St Kilda Hockey Club.
Looking down and out at 2-0 late in the third the Strikers fought back through the efforts of some great team play resulting in Elliott Stephens slotting it home.
A fierce last quarter tussle ensued when, with 50 seconds remaining, Jordan Oellermann penetrated the circle with a tomahawk that Matt Zurrer deftly deflected into goal.
With the final scores locked at 2-2, it came down to a shootout to decide the premiership.
A stunned St Kilda, who were undefeated all season, took the shootout by the horns and had two hands on the trophy when the match officials declared them the winners with the shootout score at 3-1.
Their team song was sung and the black, green and white ribbons were attached to the cup before it was discovered that the shootout had mistakenly been called early.
Enter the men of the moment - Gippsland goal keepers Ben Knight and Cailean Thomas.
Ben stopped two shots before falling hard and injuring his shoulder forcing him out of the game.
Back-up keeper Cailean Thomas had to suit up in record time and between him and Elliot Stephens, who scored twice, the ribbons were changed to black, green and yellow and the West Gippsland Strikers were declared victors.