ALTRINCHAM Aces could not prevent a Sheffield ice hockey double when they lost 3-1 in the English National League cup final.

Sheffield took the lead after eight minutes through Leyland. They added a second just before the end of the period when Millie converted a penalty shot.

Smith was next on the mark for Sheffield but Aces broke their duck with six minutes left through Russ Richardson.

On Saturday, the Aces ran out 8-4 winners at Billingham after trailing 3-1 early on. Aces' scorers were Hewitt (3), Price (3), Allen and Daly.

Aces visit Hull on Saturday and Blackburn on Sunday.

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