PREVIEW: THIS SATURDAY MK Lightning come to Braehead Arena for the first time…
NEXT HOME GAME: The Milton Keynes Lightning make their first ever visit to Braehead Arena THIS SATURDAY (7:00pm face-off). There are two big league points to fight for as we look to start climbing the EIHL table. Tickets are available NOW via TICKETMASTER, by calling 0844 499 1700 or direct at the Braehead Arena box office.
Glasgow’s Braehead Clan return to Elite League action this weekend as they play hosts to the Milton Keynes Lightning, this Saturday Night at the Braehead Arena.
This will be the Lightning’s first visit to the Braehead Arena as they continue their debut season in the Elite League. They have had a mixed start in the league, currently sitting ninth with three wins from seven games. However, they are coming off a four-point weekend in the Challenge Cup. The Lightning followed up an impressive 5-1 victory at home to the Coventry Blaze with a 3-2 shootout win over the Guildford Flames.
Our Match Night Live Reporter, David Marshall (@marshalldave38), looks at the main threats that the Lightning will bring on their tour of Scotland this weekend.
#1 Matt Nickerson (D)
Matt Nickerson probably doesn’t care very much for the Braehead Clan or its supporters, and many of the Braehead faithful will assure you that the feeling is mutual. However, you can guarantee that he does like playing at Braehead and he loves being the villain for the home crowd.
The ex-Fife Flyer was regularly seen getting into tussles with Chris Frank, Zack Fitzgerald or whoever else got in his way. He is indeed an intimidating figure standing at 6’4 and weighing in at 234 pounds.
During the 2013/14 season, Nickerson was the most penalised player in the league. The Clan will certainly fair more favorably if Nickerson stays in the box rather than on the ice.
#2 Denny Kearney (F)
The Lightning’s top scorer in all competitions has enjoyed a productive beginning to his tenure in Milton Keynes. Kearny has been particularly potent in the Challenge Cup scoring six goals in six games and chipping in with five assists.
He is no stranger to success as he was a member of the Cardiff Devils’ championship winning team last season.
Kearney played a hand in the Lightning’s two wins last weekend. He set up the fourth goal against the Blaze before scoring the fifth himself on Saturday night. On Sunday, he was credited with an assist in the Lightning’s second and equalising goal, which set up the shootout victory over the Flames.
This coming Saturday he will be hoping to add to the four points he has gathered in the league so far.
#3 Kevin King (F)
Another dangerous man in the attack for the Lightning. King has 8 goals and three assists in all competitions this season.
Last season, he played in France where he helped Rapaces de Gap to the French title. He accumulated 31 points, 16 goals and 15 assists, out of 44 games on his way to the French championship.
King had a pointless weekend last week so will be keen to get back in amongst goals when he lines up against the Clan this Saturday
Tickets are available NOW via TICKETMASTER, by calling 0844 499 1700 or direct at the Braehead Arena box office (Thursday 12 noon to 9pm, Friday 12 noon to 5pm, Saturday 10am to face-off).
