At the Milton Keynes Arena on January 13, 2024, an intense match unfolded between the Milton Keynes Lightning and the Telford Tigers. The game was a display of skill and strategy, ending with the Lightning securing a 6-3 victory over the Tigers.
First Period
The Lightning set an aggressive tone early on with Ross Venus scoring an even-strength goal at 8:49, assisted by Dillon Lawrence and Rory Herrman. The Tigers responded with Jesse Sutton’s unassisted goal at 12:16. Near the period’s close, Rory Herrman, assisted by Venus and Lawrence, put the Lightning ahead with a goal at 18:12. The period ended with the Lightning leading 2-1.
Second Period
The Lightning’s momentum continued with Rory Herrman scoring a powerplay goal at 20:45, assisted by Lawrence and Venus. Further extending their lead, Mack Stewart found the net at 39:14, with assists from Venus and Lawrence. The period concluded with the Lightning leading 4-1.
Third Period
Dillon Lawrence, assisted by Herrman and Lewis Christie, scored for the Lightning at 50:17. The Tigers attempted a comeback with goals from Harry Ferguson at 54:27 and VladimÃr Luka at 56:28, the latter on a powerplay. However, Rory Herrman sealed the deal for the Lightning with an empty-net goal at 59:13. The final score was 6-3 in favor of the Lightning.
Goal Scorers
| Team | Scorer | Assist 1 | Assist 2 | Type | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MKL | Ross Venus | Dillon Lawrence | Rory Herrman | Even Strength | 8:49 |
| Visitor | Jesse Sutton | Even Strength | 12:16 | ||
| MKL | Rory Herrman | Ross Venus | Dillon Lawrence | Even Strength | 18:12 |
| MKL | Rory Herrman | Dillon Lawrence | Ross Venus | Powerplay | 20:45 |
| MKL | Mack Stewart | Ross Venus | Dillon Lawrence | Even Strength | 39:14 |
| MKL | Dillon Lawrence | Rory Herrman | Lewis Christie | Even Strength | 50:17 |
| Visitor | Harry Ferguson | Nick Oliver | Even Strength | 54:27 | |
| Visitor | VladimÃr Luka | Jaden Peca | Finley Howells | Powerplay | 56:28 |
| MKL | Rory Herrman | Empty Net | 59:13 |
Penalties
| Team | Player | Penalty | Mins | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visitor | Lucas Price | FIGHTING | 5 | 0:03 |
| MKL | Ross Green | FIGHTING | 5 | 0:03 |
| Visitor | James Smith | HOOK | 2 | 20:05 |
| MKL | Toms Rutkis | TRIP | 2 | 46:20 |
| MKL | Rio Grinell-Parke | SLASH | 2 | 55:42 |
Goaltender Summary
| Goaltender | Shots Faced | Save Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| William Kerlin (MKL) | 39 | 92.31% |
| Bradley Day (Visitor) | 51 | 88.24% |
Player Summary
Milton Keynes Lightning
- Ross Venus: 1 Goal, 3 Assists
- Dillon Lawrence: 1 Goal, 3 Assists
- Rory Herrman: 3 Goals, 1 Assist
- Mack Stewart: 1 Goal
- Lewis Christie: 1 Assist
Telford Tigers
- Jesse Sutton: 1 Goal
- Harry Ferguson: 1 Goal
- VladimÃr Luka: 1 Goal
- Jaden Peca: 1 Assist
- Finley Howells: 1 Assist
- Nick Oliver: 1 Assist
The match was a testament to the skill and determination of both teams, with the Milton Keynes Lightning ultimately prevailing with a solid team performance.
