Josh Garbutt's Bus Ride from Hell

It can't have been much fun for the Bison last weekend as they stalled en route to Altrincham. But, as they say, it could be worse.

While Eric Braff called the RAC, Josh Garbutt and his Phoenix team-mates were hanging around wondering if they would have a game. And when news came through that the Bison couldn't make it, Garbutt couldn't help but be a little sympathetic.

He's been in the same position before. In fact, an even worse predicament, as he told the Phoenix game programme...

"When I played in the CHL for New Mexico we were taking a long trip to Laredo, Texas. The bus ended up breaking down in the middle of nowhere and it was about 85-90 degrees outside. We were obviously a little concerned with what was going on and we ended up being stuck in the same spot for about 12 hours.

"We ended up getting a bus out to us and then flying to Laredo. I’ve been in some frustrating situations and it’s part of life I guess. You’ve also got to understand that there are safety regulations towards taking your kit from one bus to another as it’s busy on the motorways.

"It’s disappointing that we had to cancel the Bison game, but we can still play the game and jam it into our busy schedule."