Thunder look to battle back after tough series split in Sydney

Perth ThunderThe Perth Thunder look to gain a valuable six points over the weekend against what is the league's most physical side at home in Perth.

The team has come off a tough road trip last weekend, splitting the games between the Sydney Bears and the city's crosstown counterparts the Ice Dogs.

The game on Saturday saw the Thunder earn a well needed win in what Bears coach Ron Kuprowsky described as a close game, despite the final score. "It was closer than the score was even though it was only a two goal game," Kuprowsky told AIHL reporters following the game. "It is just disappointing to work that hard and come away with nothing. I think defensively we played good until the third period…