At the Milton Keynes Arena on November 18, 2023, an electrifying game unfolded between the Milton Keynes Lightning and the visiting Peterborough Phantoms.
First Period
The game commenced with a strong start from Milton Keynes Lightning, dominating the first period. Rory Herrman and Harry Gulliver each netted a goal for the Lightning, with assists from Edward Knaggs, Ross Venus, Tim Wallace, and Ross Green. The period concluded with Lightning leading 2-0.
Second Period
The second period saw a continuation of Lightning’s offensive prowess. Herrman scored twice more, once on a powerplay, with assists from Ben Solder and Venus. Corey McEwen added a short-handed goal. The Phantoms managed to respond with a penalty shot goal by Luke Ferrara. The period ended with the Lightning extending their lead to 5-1.
Third Period
The final period witnessed an increased effort from the Phantoms. Ales Padelek and Ivan Björkly Nordström scored, with assists from Ferrara and Austin Mitchell-King. However, Lightning responded with goals from Toms Rutkis and Dillon Lawrence, assisted by Mack Stewart, Corey McEwen, Ross Green, and Edward Knaggs. Thomas Norton scored for the Phantoms, but it wasn’t enough. The game ended with Milton Keynes Lightning triumphing 7-4.
Goal Scorers
| Team | Scorer | Assist 1 | Assist 2 | Type | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MKL | Rory Herrman | Edward Knaggs | Ross Venus | Even Strength | 8:56 |
| MKL | Harry Gulliver | Tim Wallace | Ross Green | Even Strength | 11:05 |
| MKL | Rory Herrman | Ross Venus | Tim Wallace | Powerplay | 23:20 |
| MKL | Rory Herrman | Ben Solder | Ross Venus | Even Strength | 27:50 |
| MKL | Corey McEwen | – | – | Short Handed | 30:22 |
| Visitor | Luke Ferrara | – | – | Penalty Shot | 38:08 |
| Visitor | Ales Padelek | – | Luke Ferrara | Powerplay | 45:00 |
| MKL | Toms Rutkis | Mack Stewart | Corey McEwen | Even Strength | 41:47 |
| Visitor | Ivan Björkly Nordström | Duncan Speirs | Austin Mitchell-King | Even Strength | 51:13 |
| MKL | Dillon Lawrence | Ross Green | Edward Knaggs | Even Strength | 52:12 |
| Visitor | Thomas Norton | Austin Mitchell-King | – | Even Strength | 58:02 |
Penalties
| Team | Player | Penalty | Mins | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MKL | Ross Green | fight | 5 | 2:24 |
| Visitor | Jasper Foster | fight | 5 | 2:24 |
| Visitor | Thomas Norton | hook | 2 | 3:00 |
| MKL | Archie Salisbury | rough | 2 | 14:20 |
| Visitor | Martins Susters | rough | 2 | 14:20 |
| MKL | Carter Hamill | fight | 5 | 22:32 |
| Visitor | William Weldon | fight & rough | – | 22:32 |
| MKL | Ben Solder | hook | 2 | 27:38 |
| MKL | – | too many men | 2 | 28:40 |
| Visitor | Thomas Norton | rough | 2 | 33:46 |
| Visitor | Joseph Gretton | rough | 2 | 37:08 |
| MKL | Rory Herrman | hooking | 0 | 38:08 |
| MKL | Ross Green | clipping | 2 | 42:03 |
| MKL | Corey McEwen | high sticks | – | 44:35 |
Shots on Goal
| Goaltender Name | Shots Faced | Save Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Jordan Hedley | 34 | 88.24% |
| Jordan Marr | 32 | 78.12% |
Player Summary
Milton Keynes Lightning
| Player | Total Goals | Total Assists | Total Penalty Minutes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rory Herrman | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Harry Gulliver | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Corey McEwen | 1 | 1 | – |
| Toms Rutkis | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Dillon Lawrence | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Edward Knaggs | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Ross Venus | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Tim Wallace | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Ben Solder | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Ross Green | 0 | 2 | 7 |
| Mack Stewart | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Peterborough Phantoms
| Player | Total Goals | Total Assists | Total Penalty Minutes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Luke Ferrara | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Ales Padelek | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Ivan Björkly Nordström | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Thomas Norton | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| Austin Mitchell-King | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Duncan Speirs | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jasper Foster | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Martins Susters | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| William Weldon | 0 | 0 | – |
| Joseph Gretton | 0 | 0 | 2 |
This report highlights the dynamic and intense nature of the game, showcasing the skill and strategy of both teams. The Milton Keynes Lightning displayed a formidable offense, while the Peterborough Phantoms made commendable efforts to keep up, resulting in a memorable match.
