NIHL Weekend Round-Up: Opening Fixtures Deliver Excitement Across the Divisions

Key results from the NIHL 1 North Moralee, NIHL 1 South Britton, and NIHL 2 North Laidler Divisions

The opening weekend of NIHL action served up a host of thrilling encounters and competitive score lines, setting the tone for an exciting season ahead across all divisions.

NIHL 1 North Moralee Division

The Blackburn Hawks got their campaign off to a flying start with a 3-1 victory over the Leeds Knights NIHL1. Meanwhile, the Hull Jets and Nottingham Lions battled hard in a tightly contested match, with the Lions ultimately securing a narrow 4-3 win. The action continued as the Sheffield Scimitars faced off against Widnes Wild. In a closely fought game, Widnes Wild edged the Scimitars by a single goal, emerging 4-3 winners in what was a dramatic opener for both sides.

 

NIHL 1 South Britton Division

Down south, the NIHL 1 South Britton Division got underway as the Swindon Wildcats NIHL1 hosted the Solent Devils. The Devils put in a commanding performance, running out 6-1 winners against the Wildcats' affiliate team to lay down a marker for the rest of the competition.

 

NIHL 2 North Laidler Division

Saturday’s fixtures in the NIHL 2 North Laidler division saw the Sheffield Titans prevail 4-2 over the Deeside Dragons on home ice. The weekend’s action continued into Sunday with two entertaining clashes: Billingham Buccaneers soared to an 8-4 win against Sutton Sting, while the Bradford Bulldogs and Altrincham Aces served up a nail-biter, with Altrincham just pipping the Bulldogs 7-6 in a high-scoring affair.

All in all, the opening fixtures have already whetted the appetite for NIHL fans, with plenty to look forward to as the season unfolds. Stay tuned with Over The Bench Sports Blog.