In a thrilling encounter at Milton Keynes Arena on November 4, 2023, the Milton Keynes Lightning emerged victorious over the visiting Bees, with a final scoreline of 7-4. The match was a showcase of offensive prowess, with both teams combining for a total of 70 shots on goal.
First Period: The game kicked off with a rapid exchange of goals. The Bees struck first with Dan Rose finding the net, followed by a shorthanded goal from Marcel Balaz. However, the Lightning quickly responded with three consecutive goals from Mack Stewart, Tim Wallace on a powerplay, and Carter Hamill to end the first period ahead 3-2.
Second Period: Milton Keynes Lightning extended their lead with Rory Herrman and Dillon Lawrence adding to the tally. Despite Balaz scoring his second for the Bees, Corey McEwen’s goal for the Lightning saw the second period conclude at 6-3.
Third Period: The final period saw the Bees attempting a comeback with Dominik Gabaj scoring on a powerplay. Yet, it was Harry Gulliver’s goal for the Lightning that sealed the victory, ending the game at 7-4.
Penalties were frequent, impacting the game’s flow, with both teams taking minor and major infractions, including a fight that saw both Liam Morris of the Bees and James Griffin of the Lightning serving time in the penalty box.
William Kerlin in goal for Milton Keynes Lightning faced 35 shots and held a save percentage of 0.885, while Brython Preece for the Bees faced an equal number of shots but with a lower save percentage of 0.800.
Goal Scorers:
| Team | Scorer | Assist 1 | Assist 2 | Type | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bees | Dan Rose | Vanya Antonov | Even Strength | 7:37 | |
| Bees | Marcel Balaz | Dominik Gabaj | Stuart Mogg | Short Handed | 8:44 |
| MKL | Mack Stewart | Toms Rutkis | Even Strength | 10:49 | |
| MKL | Tim Wallace | Ross Venus | Harry Gulliver | Powerplay | 13:32 |
| MKL | Carter Hamill | Callum Field | Ross Green | Even Strength | 18:41 |
| MKL | Rory Herrman | Ross Venus | Ben Solder | Even Strength | 22:12 |
| Bees | Marcel Balaz | Dominik Gabaj | Even Strength | 30:16 | |
| MKL | Dillon Lawrence | Rory Herrman | Even Strength | 37:06 | |
| MKL | Corey McEwen | Even Strength | 39:50 | ||
| Bees | Dominik Gabaj | Joshua Smith | Aidan Doughty | Powerplay | 47:52 |
| MKL | Harry Gulliver | Milique Martelly | Even Strength | 52:42 |
Penalties:
| Team | Player | Penalty | Mins | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bees | Edgars Landsbergs | Delay of Game | 2 | 8:20 |
| Bees | Marcel Balaz | Hook | 2 | 13:04 |
| MKL | James Griffin | Hook | 2 | 24:57 |
| MKL | Mack Stewart | Trip | 2 | 26:29 |
| Bees | Stuart Mogg | Trip | 2 | 42:45 |
| Bees | Liam Morris | Fight | 5 | 44:49 |
| MKL | James Griffin | Fight | 5 | 44:49 |
Goaltender Summary:
| Goaltender Name | Total Shots Faced | Save Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| William Kerlin | 35 | 88.57% |
| Brython Preece | 35 | 80.00% |
Player Summary:
Milton Keynes Lightning:
- Rory Herrman: 1 Goal, 1 Assist
- Tim Wallace: 1 Goal
- Mack Stewart: 1 Goal
- Carter Hamill: 1 Goal
- Dillon Lawrence: 1 Goal
- Corey McEwen: 1 Goal
- Harry Gulliver: 1 Goal, 1 Assist
- Toms Rutkis: 1 Assist
- Callum Field: 1 Assist
- Ross Venus: 2 Assists
- Ben Solder: 1 Assist
- Milique Martelly: 1 Assist
- James Griffin: 7 Penalty Minutes
Bees:
- Dan Rose: 1 Goal
- Marcel Balaz: 2 Goals
- Dominik Gabaj: 1 Goal, 2 Assists
- Vanya Antonov: 1 Assist
- Stuart Mogg: 1 Assist
- Joshua Smith: 1 Assist
- Aidan Doughty: 1 Assist
- Edgars Landsbergs: 2 Penalty Minutes
- Stuart Mogg: 2 Penalty Minutes
- Liam Morris: 5 Penalty Minutes
