At the Milton Keynes Arena on February 24, 2024, the Milton Keynes Lightning faced off against the Hull Seahawks in an engaging match that showcased both teams’ skills and determination. The game ended with a victory for the Milton Keynes Lightning, who outscored the Seahawks 5-2.
First Period
The game started off energetically, with both teams putting up a strong defense. The Seahawks opened the scoring with a powerplay goal by Declan Balmer, assisted by Chris Wilcox and Brock Bartholomew at 5:52. The Lightning responded with an even-strength goal from Ben Brown, with assists from Tim Wallace and Ross Venus, at 11:47. The period ended with the score tied at 1-1.
Second Period
The Milton Keynes Lightning dominated the second period, scoring three consecutive goals. Dillon Lawrence, assisted by Ross Venus and Tim Wallace, found the back of the net at 24:04. Rory Herrman followed with another goal at 25:41, assisted by Toms Rutkis and Archie Salisbury. Lawrence scored again at 30:47, with assists from Venus and Brown. The period closed with the Lightning leading 4-1.
Third Period
The Seahawks managed to score early in the third period with Emil Svec finding the goal at 43:49, assisted by Owen Sobchak and Finlay Ulrick. However, Ross Venus sealed the win for the Lightning with a goal at 55:35, assisted by Dillon Lawrence. The final score was 5-2 in favor of the Milton Keynes Lightning.
Goal Scorers
| Team | Scorer | Assist 1 | Assist 2 | Type | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hull Seahawks | Declan Balmer | Chris Wilcox | Brock Bartholomew | Powerplay | 5:52 |
| Milton Keynes Lightning | Ben Brown | Tim Wallace | Ross Venus | Even Strength | 11:47 |
| Milton Keynes Lightning | Dillon Lawrence | Ross Venus | Tim Wallace | Even Strength | 24:04 |
| Milton Keynes Lightning | Rory Herrman | Toms Rutkis | Archie Salisbury | Even Strength | 25:41 |
| Milton Keynes Lightning | Dillon Lawrence | Ross Venus | Ben Brown | Even Strength | 30:47 |
| Hull Seahawks | Emil Svec | Owen Sobchak | Finlay Ulrick | Even Strength | 43:49 |
| Milton Keynes Lightning | Ross Venus | Dillon Lawrence | Even Strength | 55:35 |
Penalties
| Team | Player | Penalty | Mins | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hull Seahawks | HOOK | 2 | 2:22 | |
| Milton Keynes Lightning | Lewis Christie | SLASH | 2 | 5:12 |
| Hull Seahawks | Finlay Ulrick | ROUGH | 2 | 26:10 |
| Milton Keynes Lightning | Rory Herrman | TRIP | 2 | 31:17 |
| Hull Seahawks | Jordan Fisher | HI STX | 2 | 34:54 |
| Milton Keynes Lightning | Rory Herrman | ROUGH | 2 | 59:20 |
| Hull Seahawks | Finlay Ulrick | SLASH | 2 | 59:20 |
Shots on Goal
| Goaltender Name | Total Shots Faced | Save Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Jordan Hedley | 30 | 93.33% |
| Jordan McLaughlin | 36 | 86.11% |
Scorer Summary
Milton Keynes Lightning
- Dillon Lawrence: 2 Goals, 1 Assist
- Ross Venus: 1 Goal, 3 Assists
- Ben Brown: 1 Goal, 1 Assist
- Rory Herrman: 1 Goal
- Tim Wallace: 2 Assists
- Toms Rutkis: 1 Assist
- Archie Salisbury: 1 Assist
Hull Seahawks
- Declan Balmer: 1 Goal
- Emil Svec: 1 Goal
- Chris Wilcox: 1 Assist
- Brock Bartholomew: 1 Assist
- Owen Sobchak: 1 Assist
- Finlay Ulrick: 1 Assist
This game demonstrated the strategic prowess and execution of the Milton Keynes Lightning, securing them a well-earned victory over the Hull Seahawks.
