MANCHESTER Storm's fast start to the campaign continued with a stunning 6-1 win at reigning Elite Hockey League champions Cardiff Devils on Sunday.
The first period saw Matt Stanisz put Storm ahead with a powerplay goal in the eighth minute, then Chris Auger scored his first of the night a little over six minutes later, again with the man advantage, to see Storm end the first period with a 2-0 lead.
Early in the second period, Storm extended their lead, with Auger hitting the back of the net to register the Storm’s third powerplay goal of the night, and his second, before Dallas Ehrhardt added an even-strength goal to make it 4-0.
Storm’s scoring exploits continued into the third period, with Luke Moffatt hitting the back of the net less than three minutes in.
The continued pressure of the Devils saw Joey Haddad pull one back in the 55th minute but Storm’s victory was assured when Auger fired in to an empty net.
The victory keeps Storm top ahead of the weekend double header at Nottingham Panthers on Saturday, before hosting Belfast Giants on Sunday.
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