Maneaters beat Pride as Cheetahs maul Leopards

John Kamau of Ice Lion Pride in action against Ice Lion Maneaters during the Kenya Ice Hockey League Friendship Tournament at the Panari Ice Rink on January 5,2023. (Kelly Ayodi, Standard)

Ice Lions Maneaters edged Ice Lions Pride 5-4 on Wednesday night in the second edition of the Kenya Ice Hockey League Friendship Tournament that is ongoing at the Panari Hotel in Nairobi.

Impressive Hassan Shah slotted a hattrick in the 12th, 14th and 18th minutes to seal the win for Maneaters who came from behind to win the high pace encounter. Team captain Hassan Yunis added a brace for the winners.

Arnold Mburu scored a brace for Pride as his namesake Benjamin Mburu and Daniel Mutua added a goal each for the losing side.

Maneaters captain Yunis attributed their win to amazing team work on the ice rink saying: "We trusted each other, it was fun, we made the game simple for everyone in our squad."

Pride skipper Benjamin rued their missed chances after their early lead. He hailed their opponents saying their rivals skated well and had their act intact.

"We are hopeful to bounce back in our second game against Howe Cheetahs on Thursday night," Benjamin told Standard Sports.

Another mouthwatering encounter was between Howe Leopards against Howe Cheetahs. The two franchises are made up of players from Canada, USA and Japan.

Marksman Dylan Ross, who formed a two prong attack with Katrina Armstrong, was in a class of his own as he drilled-in five goals for Cheetahs who won the match 8-5.

David Dumberger scored a hattrick for Leopards who were scheduled to battle Maneaters last night.

Cabinet Secretary for Tourism, Wildlife and Heritage Peninah Malonza who graced the tournament hailed the competition saying it's promoting sports tourism by marketing Kenya to the rest of the world. [Ochieng Oyugi]Maneaters beat Pride as Cheetahs maul Leopards

Ice Lions Maneaters edged Ice Lions Pride 5-4 on Wednesday night in the second edition of the Kenya Ice Hockey League Friendship Tournament that is ongoing at the Panari Hotel in Nairobi.

Impressive Hassan Shah slotted a hattrick in the 12th, 14th and 18th minutes to seal the win for Maneaters who came from behind to win the high pace encounter. Team captain Hassan Yunis added a brace for the winners.

Arnold Mburu scored a brace for Pride as his namesake Benjamin Mburu and Daniel Mutua added a goal each for the losing side.

Maneaters captain Yunis attributed their win to amazing team work on the ice rink saying: "We trusted each other, it was fun, we made the game simple for everyone in our squad."

Pride skipper Benjamin rued their missed chances after their early lead. He hailed their opponents saying their rivals skated well and had their act intact.

"We are hopeful to bounce back in our second game against Howe Cheetahs on Thursday night," Benjamin told Standard Sports.

Another mouthwatering encounter was between Howe Leopards against Howe Cheetahs. The two franchises are made up of players from Canada, USA and Japan.

Marksman Dylan Ross, who formed a two prong attack with Katrina Armstrong, was in a class of his own as he drilled-in five goals for Cheetahs who won the match 8-5.

David Dumberger scored a hattrick for Leopards who were scheduled to battle Maneaters last night.

Cabinet Secretary for Tourism, Wildlife and Heritage Peninah Malonza who graced the tournament hailed the competition saying it's promoting sports tourism by marketing Kenya to the rest of the world. [Ochieng Oyugi]