Picture by Gordon Fowley
An action-packed weekend unfolded in Scottish Ice Hockey, featuring a lineup of six intense SNL games, including double headers and a double points game. The potential for significant movements within the league table was high.
Kilmarnock Thunder Moves to 5th Position:
Kilmarnock Thunder ascended to the 5th position in the league table after a commanding 9-4 victory against North Ayrshire Wild on Saturday. Thunder secured a formidable 5-0 lead in the first period. Despite Wild’s resurgence in the second period with three goals, Thunder sealed the win with a final flourish in the last minutes of the game.

Paisley Pirates Challenge Aberdeen Lynx:
Paisley Pirates faced off against league leaders Aberdeen Lynx in a highly anticipated match. Lynx dominated the first period with a 3-0 lead, but Pirates fought back in the final period, scoring two goals. However, Lynx’s Sean Dyer extended their lead, ultimately securing a 4-2 victory.
Dundee Comets vs. Kirkcaldy Kestrels:
Dundee Comets and Kirkcaldy Kestrels played their first of two games of the weekend. In a hard-fought game that had fans on the edge of their seats, with the scoreline tied at 2-2, it was Kestrels who emerged triumphant, securing the 3-2 win after a Power Play goal from Kyle Horne in the last few minutes of the game and collecting four crucial points.
Edinburgh Capitals Triumph Over Dundee Tigers:
Edinburgh Capitals faced Dundee Tigers at Murrayfield, securing a 4-3 victory against the Dundee side. Despite Tigers’ comeback efforts in the third period, Capitals’ early lead proved insurmountable, marking another win for the Edinburgh team.
Edinburgh Capitals Secure Back-to-Back Wins:
Fresh from their previous night’s victories, Kirkcaldy Kestrels and Edinburgh Capitals clashed in Fife. Capitals claimed a 5-2 win, with power-play goals setting the tone early in the game. This victory moved the Capitals into 3rd place in the league standings as they made their way up the table.

Dundee Comets Triumph in Rescheduled Match:
Sunday saw a rescheduled match between the two Dundee teams, with Comets facing off against Tigers. Comets secured a 3-1 win after a close match, maintaining their 7th place, while Tigers slipped down to 6th in the league standings.
The weekend’s matchups provided fans with some great on-ice moments as the teams jostled for league hierarchy, setting the stage for a compelling continuation of Scottish Ice Hockey action.
Scottish National League (SNL)
Pos | Team | GP | W | L | OT | GF | GA | Diff | PTS | Strk |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | ![]() | 10 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 55 | 35 | 20 | 16 | W7 |
2 | ![]() | 12 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 50 | 31 | 19 | 16 | L1 |
3 | ![]() | 9 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 39 | 28 | 11 | 14 | W2 |
4 | ![]() | 9 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 37 | 38 | -1 | 11 | L1 |
5 | ![]() | 9 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 56 | 47 | 9 | 10 | W1 |
6 | ![]() | 14 | 5 | 9 | 0 | 43 | 46 | -3 | 10 | L2 |
7 | ![]() | 11 | 5 | 6 | 0 | 28 | 34 | -6 | 10 | W1 |
8 | ![]() | 14 | 1 | 13 | 0 | 32 | 81 | -49 | 2 | L7 |