Records tumble as Day 2 of Royal Enfield Ice Hockey League Season 3 delivers big wins

Leh: Day 2 of the Royal Enfield Ice Hockey League (REIHL) Season 3 witnessed dominant performances, quick-fire goals, and reignition of old rivalries as teams settled into the rhythm of the League at the Nawang Dorjay Stobdan (NDS) Stadium, Leh.

Maryul Spawo delivered a commanding performance against United Nubra, registering a comprehensive 5–1 victory.

Spawo wasted no time asserting control, with Jigmet opening the scoring in the very first minute of the game. The momentum continued through the game, led by the Stanzin trio.

Stanzin Stanba struck twice, while Stanzin Tundup and Stanzin Odan added one goal each to consolidate Spawo’s lead. United Nubra managed to pull one back in the closing moments through Temat Dorjay, but the outcome remained firmly in Spawo’s favour.

Defending Champions Kangs Sing once again emerged as the standout side of the day, putting in a dominant display against Shakar Chiktan Royals with a high-scoring 12–5 victory.

Kangs Sing’s Captain Karma Rigyal Stein and forward Stanzin Phuntsog led from the front, finishing the game with four goals each. Sonam Wangail contributed two goals, while Dorje Gyaltsan and Tsering Lhundup also found the net, underlining Kangs Sing’s attacking depth.

Despite a spirited effort from the Royals, led by a hat-trick from captain Sabir Shah and additional goals from Sobir Hussain and Hamid Khan, Kangs Sing’s relentless pressure proved decisive.

In the women’s game of the day, Sham Eagles secured their maiden win of the season with a disciplined 4–0 victory over Shakar Chiktan Queens. Padma Desal and Tashi Dolkar were instrumental, scoring two goals each, while the Eagles’ defence held firm throughout the game to deny the Queens any clear opportunities on goal. The result marked a confident statement from Sham Eagles as the women’s competition continues to gather momentum.

One of the fastest-paced games of the League unfolded in the clash between Changthang Shans and Purig Warriors, where the quickest goal of the season was recorded. Purig’s Sujat Ali found the net within 15 seconds.

Changthang Shans responded through goals from Chamba Tsetan, who scored twice, Rigzin Chosphel, and Rinchen Gurmet to build a four-goal tally. Purig Warriors kept the contest alive with goals from Villayat Ali, who scored twice, alongside contributions from Sujat Ali, captain Sajjad Hussain, Kacho Shamshad, and Nawaz Ali. The game concluded with Purig Warriors edging ahead by a two-goal margin in a thrilling 6–4 finish.

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