At Milton Keynes Arena on January 6, 2024, the Milton Keynes Lightning demonstrated a commanding performance against the Sheffield Steeldogs, culminating in a 10-1 victory. The game was marked by consistent scoring from the Lightning, with notable contributions from several players.
First Period The Lightning set a vigorous pace from the outset. Corey McEwen opened the scoring with an even-strength goal at 5:00, assisted by Mack Stewart and Toms Rutkis. Ross Venus capitalized on a power play at 10:20, with Tim Wallace and Rory Herrman providing assists. The momentum continued as Callum Field, Liam Stewart, and Mack Stewart added three more goals, bringing the period to a close with Lightning leading 5-0.
Second Period The Lightning’s dominance persisted. Dillon Lawrence scored at 30:50, followed by Tim Wallace at 32:11, extending the lead to 7-0.
Third Period Rory Herrman and Ross Venus added to the tally with goals at 42:43 and 48:13, respectively. Sheffield’s Cameron Brownley managed to score at 53:44, but Mack Stewart’s goal at 54:02 for Lightning sealed the final score at 10-1.
Goal Scorers
| Team | Scorer | Assist 1 | Assist 2 | Type | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MKL | Corey McEwen | Mack Stewart | Toms Rutkis | Even Strength | 5:00 |
| MKL | Ross Venus | Tim Wallace | Rory Herrman | Powerplay | 10:20 |
| MKL | Callum Field | Ben Brown | Tim Wallace | Even Strength | 15:04 |
| MKL | Liam Stewart | Tim Wallace | Lewis Christie | Even Strength | 16:34 |
| MKL | Mack Stewart | Toms Rutkis | Short Handed | 19:00 | |
| MKL | Dillon Lawrence | Ross Venus | Even Strength | 30:50 | |
| MKL | Tim Wallace | Toms Rutkis | Corey McEwen | Even Strength | 32:11 |
| MKL | Rory Herrman | Ross Venus | Ben Solder | Even Strength | 42:43 |
| MKL | Ross Venus | Rory Herrman | Tim Wallace | Powerplay | 48:13 |
| Visitor | Cameron Brownley | Thomas Palmer | Delayed Penalty | 53:44 | |
| MKL | Mack Stewart | Liam Stewart | Toms Rutkis | Even Strength | 54:02 |
Penalties
| Team | Player | Penalty | Mins | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visitor | Tim Smith | HOLD | 2 | 7:51 |
| Visitor | Daniel Crowe | SLASHING | 2 | 9:34 |
| MKL | Cameron Hamill | INTERFERENCE | 2 | 17:25 |
| Visitor | Dmitri Zimozdra | TRIPPING | 2 | 35:26 |
| Visitor | Cameron Brownley | ROUGH | 2 | 47:47 |
| MKL | Ben Brown | HOLD | 2 | 53:44 |
Shots on Goal
MK
| Goaltender | Shots Faced | Save Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| William Kerlin | 11 | 0.909 |
| Luke Clark | 3 | 1.00 |
Sheffield
| Goaltender | Shots Faced | Save Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Dimitri Zimozdra | 29 | 0.862 |
| Daniel Crowe | 23 | 0.739 |
Player Summary
Milton Keynes Lightning
| Player | Total Goals | Total Assists | Total Penalty Minutes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corey McEwen | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Ross Venus | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Callum Field | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Liam Stewart | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Mack Stewart | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Dillon Lawrence | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Tim Wallace | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Rory Herrman | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Ben Brown | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Cameron Hamill | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Sheffield Steeldogs
| Player | Total Goals | Total Assists | Total Penalty Minutes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cameron Brownley | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Thomas Palmer | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Tim Smith | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Daniel Crowe | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Dmitri Zimozdra | 0 | 0 | 2 |
This comprehensive victory for Milton Keynes Lightning showcased their strength and depth, while Sheffield Steeldogs will reflect on areas for improvement.
