Chelmsford Chieftains still lead the way in NIHL1 South after a four-point weekend.

Grant Bartlett (2) and Danny Hammond (2) topped the scoring in Chieftains’ 8-3 home victory against Oxford City Stars, while Jake Sylvester (above) grabbed the winner in their 5-4 success at Solent Devils.

Ryan Webb, Sean Scarbrough, Steven Fisher and George Norcliffe got the goals as Streatham IHC won 4-3 at London Raiders, but the two teams couldn’t be separated in the reverse fixture after fighting out a 0-0 draw.

Jakub Klima scored twice in MK Thunder’s 5-3 victory at Oxford.

Cardiff Fire maintained their unbeaten record in D2S with a comfortable 9-1 home win against Basingstoke Buffalo – Stephen Deacon (2) and Tamas Elias (2) led their scoring.

In the D2S Cup, Deakan Fielder scored on his debut for Swindon Wildcats NIHL in their 3-2 win at home to Bristol Pitbulls, while Peterborough Islanders triumphed 8-3 at Lee Valley Lions.

WEEKEND RESULTS

NIHL1 South

Chelmsford Chieftains 8-3 Oxford City Stars
London Raiders 3-4 Streatham IHC
Oxford City Stars 3-5 MK Thunder
Solent Devils 4-5 Chelmsford Chieftains
Streatham IHC 0-0 London Raiders

NIHL2 South

Cardiff Fire 9-1 Basingstoke Buffalo
Lee Valley Lions 3-8 Peterborough Islanders (Cup)
Swindon Wildcats NIHL 3-2 Bristol Pitbulls (Cup)

(Image permission: Steve Sutherland)