NIHL Week 4 Review!
Romford Raiders 5-3 Telford Tigers
Despite the home side missing Adam Laishram and Shaun Miller, they battled from 2-0 down to beat the Tigers 5-3 with Canadian nettie, Cole Ceci saving 48/51 shots on the night. Tjay Anderson also shone with a goal and two assists
Swindon Wildcats 5-2 Sheffield Steeldogs
The Steeldogs had an addition of Cole Shudra into the lineup for this game but it would be the Wildcats who marched to a comfortable win. Ryan Wells with two goals and an assist while Tyler Watkins added his 6th goal of the season.
Bristol Pitbulls 2-5 Basingstoke Bison
Max Wright was the star of the show for the Bison as he led the away team to a huge away victory. Wright saved 56/58 shots in the game and a well deserved MOTM. Thomas Relf grabbed another goal for the Bison making it two in two for him.
MK Lightning 2-5 Leeds Knights
Captain Kieran Brown led the Knights to a big road victory scoring twice including a fantastic short-handed goal. 17 year-old Edgars Vengis popped up with a huge game-winning goal.
Peterborough Phantoms 4-3 Hull Seahawks
The Phantoms remain unbeaten at home with a big win against the Seahawks who are still yet to pick up a win away from home. Captain Luke Ferrara with two goals on the night and Hayden Lavinge saving 60/62 shots!
Sheffield Steeldogs (OT) 3-2 MK Lightning
The Steeldogs got back to winning ways at home with an overtime victory against the Lightning. Despite a last minute equaliser from Illia Korenchuk, the Lightning weren’t able to get that extra point. Veteran Jonathan Phillips with the overtime winning goal.
Basingstoke Bison 0-2 Swindon Wildcats
Despite a heroic effort from Max Wright and the Bison defense. The Wildcats scored a late goal through Edgars Bebris who tipped it past Wright and it’s the net. A very solid start for the Cats who have now got 15/16 points.
Leeds Knights 6-2 Solway Sharks
Six wins in a row now for the Knights who completed a four-point weekend. Brown scoring another two goals while 17 year-old Darragh Spawforth scored his second goal of the season.
Hull Seahawks 6-1 Romford Raiders
The Hull Seahawks bounced back with a convincing 6-1 victory. Beau Reader the 16 year-old hull born forward scored twice! Matty Davies will be hoping this will be a turning point for his side as they travel to Bristol next week.
Telford Tigers 4-1 Peterborough Phantoms
The Tigers also bounced back from Saturday with another win on home ice. All four goals in the second period including a brace from Patrick Brown secured the two points.
