Match Report: Leeds Lightning vs. Chester Road Reapers
- Lewis Cleveland
- Jun 9, 2024
- 3 min read
Updated: Dec 1, 2024
June 9th 2024 | 17:00
Planet Ice Leeds
Goalies
G. Griffiths
Line 1
LW - G. Spofforth
C - L. Ellwood
RW - E. Hale
D - S. Roberts
D - E. Flanagan
Line 2
LW - A. Gibson
C - R. Banks
RW - S. Bond
D - A. Jones
D - L. Cleveland
Line 3
LW - J. Jones
C - C. Miller
RW - N. Deverowe
D - S. Shelley
D - G. Balmer
In an electrifying match at Planet Ice Leeds, Leeds Lightning triumphed over the Chester Road Reapers with a resounding 14-5 victory. The game was characterised by a flurry of goals and penalties, keeping the fans on the edge of their seats from the opening face-off to the final buzzer.
First Period
Leeds Lightning wasted no time in taking control of the game. The scoring opened early with James Rooney-W netting the first goal at 2:57, assisted by Ryan Wade. Less than a minute later, McKenzie Jordan doubled the lead with an unassisted goal at 3:46. The Lightning continued their offensive onslaught with Chris Armitage scoring at 9:17, assisted by Alan White and Ryan Wade, followed swiftly by Alan White's goal at 9:38, assisted by McKenzie Jordan.
Ryan Wade capped off the early scoring spree with an unassisted goal at 10:15, bringing the score to 5-0. However, the Reapers managed to get on the board at 10:09 with an unassisted goal by Josh Jones. The period saw more action with penalties, including a 2-minute interference penalty on Lee Burden at 9:51.
Second Period
The second period began with Leeds Lightning extending their lead. Ryan Wade scored at 12:20, assisted by Chris Armitage, followed by another Wade goal at 18:24, assisted by Gary McKie. The Reapers struck back with a goal by Andy Gibson at 16:10, unassisted. The Lightning's offensive dominance continued with Aaron Jordan scoring at 22:35, assisted by Ryan Wade, and Wade again at 22:42, assisted by Callum Leech. Despite a strong push from the Reapers with a goal by Andy Gibson at 21:45, assisted by Richard Banks, and another by Louis Ellwood at 27:53, assisted by Josh Jones, Leeds maintained a commanding lead. McKenzie Jordan scored at 27:41, assisted by Alex Frewin, to close the period.
Third Period
The third period saw more high-paced action. McKenzie Jordan secured his hat-trick with a goal at 36:57, assisted by Lee Burden. The Reapers responded with a fifth goal by Josh Jones at 44:33, unassisted. Leeds continued their scoring spree with Alex Frewin finding the net at 43:02, assisted by James Rooney-W, and Chris Armitage adding another at 47:08, assisted by Ryan Wade. Ryan Wade sealed the comprehensive victory with a goal at 57:45, assisted by Chris Armitage.
Penalties
The game was punctuated by numerous penalties, reflecting the intense and physical nature of the contest. Leeds Lightning incurred ten penalties, including Callum Leech for slashing at 15:36, Lee Burden for interference, tripping, and cross-checking at various points, Chris Armitage for delay of game at 13:10, Alex Frewin for holding at 29:28, James Ryan for tripping at 38:30, James Rooney-W for tripping at 38:50, McKenzie Jordan for hooking at 41:36, and Alan White for checking at 45:50.
The Chester Road Reapers also saw their fair share of penalties, with Ellis Flanagan for cross-checking at 10:01, Richard Banks for tripping at 22:31, Josh Jones for slashing at 45:50, Louis Ellwood for slashing at 51:16, and George Spofforth for cross-checking at 55:46.
Conclusion
Leeds Lightning's dominant performance, highlighted by Ryan Wade's incredible six-goal contribution, ensured a decisive victory over the Chester Road Reapers. The Lightning's relentless attack and cohesive team play were too much for the Reapers to handle, resulting in a final score of 14-5 in favour of Leeds, this leaves the teams on a Leeds Lightning 15 - 21 Chester Road Reapers aggregate.
Player of the Match
Leeds Lightning - Ryan Wade
Chester Road Reapers - Ellis Flanagan