Victory for the Flames

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Two late empty net goals sealed the home win for the Guildford Flames in a 4-1 victory on Sunday night. The Giants trailed 2-0 at the end of the opening period and although Brian Ward halved the deficit early in the middle period - the visitors were unable to find a way past the Flames defence again.

With Sunday’s defeat - the Giants remain third in the standings with 42 points from 34 games, four points behind the Cardiff Devils with 46 points from 32 games and seven points behind the Sheffield Steelers with 49 points from 36 games.

Shane Owen started in the Belfast net, posting 40 saves, with the Giants missing Liam Reddox and Pat Mullen.

Flames Double

Guildford took an early lead in Sunday’s Elite League encounter. With Ben Lake sitting out two minutes for a Boarding call - Defenceman Jesse Craige fired high past Owen, assisted by Calle Ackered and Kruise Reddick, at 5:12.

The Flames doubled their lead at 9:08 when Ben Davies skated in on goal and slotted home, assisted by Steve Lee and Calle Ackered.

Giants Reduce Deficit

The Giants got on the board early in the middle period - Brian Ward the Belfast goalscorer, assisted by Bobby Farnham and Ciaran Long at 22:10.

Guildford Guarantee Win

The Giants were limited in the final period by a resolute home defence and, with Shane Owen pulled for the extra outskater, the Flames took full advantage. The hosts scored two late empty net goals through Ian Watters at 57:54 and Jamie Crooks at 59:40.

Player of the Game
#50 Shane Owen (40 Saves)