Bannister plotting to dump out Devils

Defenceman Drew Bannister believes Hull Stingrays are capable of springing a major surprise against the Cardiff Devils in the Elite League play-off quarter-finals this weekend.

Hull welcome the league runners-up to East Yorkshire tomorrow (7pm) before heading to South Wales on Sunday for the second leg.

Cardiff dominated Hull during the regular season, winning all six matches between the sides, and most observers see them extending that unbeaten record over this weekend.

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But Bannister said: “What better time would there be to surprise Cardiff and beat them in the play-offs? We have to go into the two games believing that anything can happen – we will be well prepared for both games.”