At Milton Keynes Arena on February 11th, 2024, the Milton Keynes Lightning hosted the Swindon Wildcats in a game that showcased skill, strategy, and excitement. The game concluded with the Lightning overpowering the Wildcats, securing a 7-2 victory.
First Period
The match kicked off vigorously with the Lightning setting the pace. Mack Stewart found the net early at 2:25 with assists from Toms Rutkis and Ben Brown, marking an assertive start for the home team. However, the Wildcats quickly responded with Tomasz Malasinski evening the score at 3:40, unassisted. The Lightning reclaimed their lead with a powerplay goal by Ross Venus, assisted by Tim Wallace and Rory Herrman at 7:50. Dillon Lawrence further extended the lead to 3-1 with a goal at 10:38, assisted by Archie Salisbury.
Score Summary: Milton Keynes Lightning 3, Swindon Wildcats 1
Second Period
The second period saw continued dominance from the Lightning. Callum Field netted a goal at 26:58, with Cameron Hamill and Ross Venus assisting. The Wildcats managed to narrow the gap with Russell Cowley scoring at 28:24, with assists from Colby Tower and Joshua Shaw. However, this was the only moment the Wildcats could capitalize on during this period.
Score Summary: Milton Keynes Lightning 4, Swindon Wildcats 2
Third Period
The Lightning maintained their momentum into the third period. Tim Wallace scored at 48:05, followed by Rory Herrman at 49:55, both goals unassisted. Cameron Hamill sealed the victory with a goal at 51:53, assisted by Toms Rutkis and Ben Solder. The period ended with the Lightning demonstrating their offensive prowess and strategic play.
Score Summary: Milton Keynes Lightning 7, Swindon Wildcats 2
Throughout the game, penalties were awarded to both teams for infractions such as hooking and tripping, but these moments did not significantly impact the overall outcome.
Goal Scorers Table
| Team | Scorer | Assist 1 | Assist 2 | Type | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milton Keynes Lightning | Mack Stewart | Toms Rutkis | Ben Brown | Even Strength | 2:25 |
| Swindon Wildcats | Tomasz Malasinski | Even Strength | 3:40 | ||
| Milton Keynes Lightning | Ross Venus | Tim Wallace | Rory Herrman | Powerplay | 7:50 |
| Milton Keynes Lightning | Dillon Lawrence | Archie Salisbury | Even Strength | 10:38 | |
| Milton Keynes Lightning | Callum Field | Cameron Hamill | Ross Venus | Even Strength | 26:58 |
| Swindon Wildcats | Russell Cowley | Colby Tower | Joshua Shaw | Even Strength | 28:24 |
| Milton Keynes Lightning | Tim Wallace | James Griffin | Even Strength | 48:05 | |
| Milton Keynes Lightning | Rory Herrman | Ross Venus | Even Strength | 49:55 | |
| Milton Keynes Lightning | Cameron Hamill | Toms Rutkis | Ben Solder | Even Strength | 51:53 |
Penalties Table
| Team | Player | Penalty | Mins | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swindon Wildcats | Tyler Plews | Hook | 2 | 7:23 |
| Milton Keynes Lightning | Tim Wallace | Hook | 2 | 34:01 |
| Swindon Wildcats | Gaël-Mukeba Lubwele | Hook | 2 | 34:36 |
| Milton Keynes Lightning | Rory Herrman | Trip | 2 | 39:43 |
| Swindon Wildcats | Russell Cowley | Hook | 2 | 44:10 |
| Milton Keynes Lightning | Mack Stewart | Trip | 2 | 53:59 |
Shots on Goal Information
| Goaltender Name | Total Shots Faced | Save Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Jordan Hedley | 33 | 93.94% |
| Renny Marr | 37 | 81.08% |
Scorers Summary
- Milton Keynes Lightning
- Mack Stewart: 1 goal, 0 assists, 2 penalty minutes
- Ross Venus: 1 goal, 2 assists, 0 penalty minutes
- Dillon Lawrence: 1 goal, 0 assists, 0 penalty minutes
- Callum Field: 1 goal, 0 assists, 0 penalty minutes
- Tim Wallace: 1 goal, 1 assist, 2 penalty minutes
- Rory Herrman: 1 goal, 1 assist, 2 penalty minutes
- Cameron Hamill: 1 goal, 1 assist, 0 penalty minutes
- Toms Rutkis: 0 goals, 2 assists, 0 penalty minutes
- Ben Brown, Archie Salisbury, James Griffin, Ben Solder: 0 goals, 1 assist each, 0 penalty minutes
- Swindon Wildcats
- Tomasz Malasinski, Russell Cowley: 1 goal each, 0 assists, 0 penalty minutes
- Colby Tower, Joshua Shaw: 0 goals, 1 assist each, 0 penalty minutes
