Milton Keynes Arena played host to an enthralling contest between the Milton Keynes Lightning and the Peterborough Phantoms on January 27, 2024. The match was a showcase of skill and strategy, ending with the Milton Keynes Lightning securing a decisive 8-3 victory over the visiting Phantoms.
First Period
The game commenced with an electrifying pace, as Milton Keynes Lightning marked their presence with an even-strength goal just 45 seconds in. However, the Phantoms quickly responded with a powerplay goal by Ales Padelek, assisted by Ivan Björkly Nordström and Duncan Speirs at 07:19. Momentum swung in favor of the visitors as they netted two more goals, with Bradley Bowering and Thomas Norton scoring on powerplay and even strength, respectively. Milton Keynes Lightning narrowed the gap with Dillon Lawrence finding the net, assisted by Rory Herrman and Ben Brown, towards the end of the period. The first period concluded with the Phantoms leading 3-2.
Second Period
The Lightning came out with renewed vigor in the second period. Rory Herrman, assisted by Ross Venus, leveled the score early on. Herrman continued his impressive performance with another goal, this time on a powerplay, assisted by Venus and Tim Wallace. The Lightning maintained their pressure, with Mack Stewart and Tim Wallace scoring additional goals, pushing the score to 6-3 in favor of Milton Keynes by the end of the period.
Third Period
The final period saw the Lightning consolidate their lead. Tim Wallace, with an assist from Corey McEwen, extended their advantage. Corey McEwen himself found the net towards the end of the game, assisted by Lewis Christie and Wallace, sealing a commanding 8-3 victory for Milton Keynes Lightning.
Penalties and Shots on Goal
The match also witnessed a fair share of penalties, reflecting the intensity of the competition. Both teams faced several minor penalties ranging from tripping, slashing, and unsportsmanlike conduct. In terms of goaltending, Jordan Hedley of Milton Keynes Lightning faced 38 shots, boasting a save percentage of 0.921. Jordan Marr of the Peterborough Phantoms encountered 35 shots with a save percentage of 0.771.
Goal Scorers Table
| Team | Scorer | Assist 1 | Assist 2 | Type | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MKL | – | – | – | Even Strength | 00:45 |
| Visitor | Ales Padelek | Ivan Björkly Nordström | Duncan Speirs | Powerplay | 07:19 |
| Visitor | Bradley Bowering | – | – | Powerplay | 11:11 |
| Visitor | Thomas Norton | Ralfs Circenis | – | Even Strength | 11:51 |
| MKL | Dillon Lawrence | Rory Herrman | Ben Brown | Even Strength | 18:43 |
| MKL | Rory Herrman | Ross Venus | – | Even Strength | 21:48 |
| MKL | Rory Herrman | Ross Venus | Tim Wallace | Powerplay | 26:45 |
| MKL | Mack Stewart | Dillon Lawrence | Toms Rutkis | Even Strength | 27:26 |
| MKL | Tim Wallace | Ross Venus | Dillon Lawrence | Powerplay | 39:59 |
| MKL | Tim Wallace | Corey McEwen | – | Even Strength | 40:35 |
| MKL | Corey McEwen | Lewis Christie | Tim Wallace | Even Strength | 59:17 |
Penalties Table
| Team | Player | Penalty | Mins | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MKL | Archie Salisbury | TRIP | 2 | 7:02 |
| MKL | James Griffin | SLASH | 2 | 8:39 |
| Visitor | Ralfs Circenis | X CHK | 2 | 8:39 |
| MKL | Ross Venus | HOOK | 2 | 9:14 |
| Visitor | – | TOO MANY | 2 | 26:27 |
| MKL | Lewis Christie | HOLD | 2 | 28:18 |
| MKL | Archie Salisbury | UNSPORT | 2 | 31:25 |
| Visitor | Ivan Björkly Nordström | DELAY | 2 | 39:38 |
| MKL | Cameron Hamill | KNEE | 2 | 46:28 |
| Visitor | Bradley Bowering | CLIP | 2 | 46:41 |
| MKL | Ben Brown | ELBOW | 2 | 50:44 |
Shots on Goal Information
| Goaltender Name | Total Shots Faced | Save Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Jordan Hedley (MKL) | 38 | 0.921 |
| Jordan Marr (Visitor) | 35 | 0.771 |
Player Summary
Milton Keynes Lightning
- Rory Herrman: 2 Goals, 1 Assist
- Dillon Lawrence: 1 Goal, 2 Assists
- Tim Wallace: 2 Goals, 2 Assists
- Corey McEwen: 1 Goal, 1 Assist
- Mack Stewart: 1 Goal
- Ross Venus: 3 Assists
- Ben Brown: 1 Assist
- Lewis Christie: 1 Assist
- Toms Rutkis: 1 Assist
Peterborough Phantoms
- Ales Padelek: 1 Goal
- Bradley Bowering: 1 Goal
- Thomas Norton: 1 Goal
- Ivan Björkly Nordström: 1 Assist
- Duncan Speirs: 1 Assist
- Ralfs Circenis: 1 Assist
This match was a testament to the skill and determination of both teams, with the Milton Keynes Lightning ultimately emerging as the victors in a dynamic and hard-fought contest.
