At the Milton Keynes Arena on December 16, 2023, the Milton Keynes Lightning secured a commanding 5-2 victory over the visiting Bees in a thrilling ice hockey encounter.
First Period
The game started with an intense pace as both teams sought to establish dominance. Rory Herrman of Milton Keynes Lightning struck first at 00:59, assisted by James Griffin, setting the tone for the period. The Bees responded quickly with a goal from Ryan Webb at 02:11, assisted by Joshua Smith and Joe Baird. However, Milton Keynes Lightning maintained their momentum with Liam Stewart scoring at 03:47, assisted by Harry Gulliver and Ross Venus. Rory Herrman added another goal at 05:44, assisted by Ross Green and Dillon Lawrence. Harry Gulliver capitalized on a powerplay opportunity at 15:26, giving Milton Keynes a significant lead. The first period ended with Milton Keynes Lightning leading 4-1.
Second Period
The second period saw a more defensive play from both teams. The Bees managed to score the only goal of the period at 38:01 through Dan Rose, narrowing the gap to 4-2.
Third Period
In the final period, Milton Keynes Lightning solidified their lead with James Griffin scoring a powerplay goal at 49:08, assisted by Ben Solder and Edward Knaggs. The period ended without further goals, securing a 5-2 victory for Milton Keynes Lightning.
Game Statistics
Goal Scorers
| Team | Scorer | Assist 1 | Assist 2 | Type | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MKL | Rory Herrman | James Griffin | Even Strength | 00:59 | |
| Visitor | Ryan Webb | Joshua Smith | Joe Baird | Even Strength | 02:11 |
| MKL | Liam Stewart | Harry Gulliver | Ross Venus | Even Strength | 03:47 |
| MKL | Rory Herrman | Ross Green | Dillon Lawrence | Even Strength | 05:44 |
| MKL | Harry Gulliver | Ross Venus | Powerplay | 15:26 | |
| Visitor | Dan Rose | Liam Morris | Even Strength | 38:01 | |
| MKL | James Griffin | Ben Solder | Edward Knaggs | Powerplay | 49:08 |
Penalties
| Team | Player | Penalty | Mins | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visitor | Liam Morris | TRIP | 2 | 09:35 |
| Visitor | Joe Baird | HI STX | 2 | 15:15 |
| MKL | Harry Gulliver | ROUGH | 2 | 19:56 |
| Visitor | Brendan Baird | ROUGH | 2 | 19:56 |
| Visitor | Brendan Baird | SLASH | 2 | 19:56 |
| MKL | Ben Solder | HI STX | 2 | 27:57 |
| MKL | Ross Venus | SLASH | 2 | 29:50 |
| Visitor | Marcel Balaz | HI STX | 2 | 47:12 |
| MKL | Lewis Christie | TRIP | 2 | 57:07 |
| Visitor | Brendan Baird | HOOK | 2 | 58:19 |
Goaltender Summary
| Goaltender | Shots Faced | Save % |
|---|---|---|
| William Kerlin (MKL) | 31 | 0.935 |
| Brython Preece (Visitor) | 39 | 0.872 |
Player Summary
Milton Keynes Lightning
| Player | Goals | Assists | Penalty Minutes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rory Herrman | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Liam Stewart | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Harry Gulliver | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| James Griffin | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Ross Venus | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Ross Green | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Dillon Lawrence | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Ben Solder | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Edward Knaggs | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Lewis Christie | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Bees
| Player | Goals | Assists | Penalty Minutes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Webb | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Dan Rose | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Joshua Smith | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Joe Baird | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Liam Morris | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Brendan Baird | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Marcel Balaz | 0 | 0 | 2 |
