Kaza, Feb 8 (NationPress) Kunga Yangchen and Tanzin Dorje showcased remarkable individual skills on Day 2 of the third season of the Spiti Cup Ice-Hockey Championship at the Kaza Ice Hockey Rink in Kaza on Sunday. Kunga netted five goals, leading the Sham Zone Women to a convincing 6-0 victory over Pin Zone, while Tanzin scored eight times, propelling the Pin Zone Senior Men to a dominant 12-2 win in the day's highest-scoring match.

In the U-18 Boys and Senior Men’s categories, Center Zone and Sham Zone also enjoyed significant victories.

Center Zone U-18 began the day triumphantly with a decisive 6–1 win against Tod Zone. Prashant Thakur scored the first goal in the seventh minute of the first period, assisted by Tanpa Phunchok, and then doubled the lead with a fantastic drag, set up by Kunga Takpa.

Tod Zone managed to respond in the second period through Takpa Tamfel, who scored with the help of captain Tanzin Thonden. However, Center Zone surged ahead in the final period, scoring four unanswered goals. Kunga Takpa scored in the sixth minute, followed by Prashant completing his hat-trick a minute later, Kunga adding his second in the 11th minute, and Nawang Thilley sealing the deal late in the game.

The Sham Zone Women achieved a flawless performance, defeating Pin Zone Women 6–0.

Kunga Yangchen scored twice in the first period, once in the opening minute and again late in the frame, establishing early dominance for Sham. She completed her hat-trick early in the second period before Tanzin Chhodon added a fourth goal in the ninth minute.

Kunga netted two more goals late in the second period, effectively concluding the contest. Despite Pin Zone's efforts for a comeback in the final period, they were unable to score as Sham secured a decisive win.

In the Senior Men’s category, Center Zone Men continued their strong form with a disciplined 4–1 victory over Sham Zone Men, showcasing strong defense and impressive goalkeeping. After an exciting start, Chhimed Namdol scored the only goal of the first period in the ninth minute.

Center’s defensive line remained steadfast in the second period, with Namdol netting two additional goals for a hat-trick, bringing the score to 3–0. He added another early in the third period before Thinlley Dorje finally found the net for Sham. This victory positioned Center Zone at the top of the table with four points from two matches.

The day's penultimate game became a scoring spectacle as Pin Zone Men overwhelmed the Lahaul Men’s Team 12–2. Tanzin Dorje opened the scoring in the second minute, with Padma Namdol adding another goal later in the first period.

The second period proved crucial, with Tanzin Dorje netting four consecutive goals, including a rapid hat-trick in just 127 seconds, before assisting Singe Wangchuk to make it 7–0. Lahaul managed to score one early in the third through Ramesh, but Padma Namdol quickly restored the gap.

Tanzin Dorje completed his second natural hat-trick of the match, Ramesh added another for Lahaul, and Tanzin Tashi rounded off the scoring late, culminating in a resounding 12–2 victory for Pin Zone.

In the later U-18 fixture, Sham Zone U-18 triumphed over Tod Zone U-18 with an impressive 8–2 score. After a competitive first period, Takpa Thuktan broke the deadlock in the 11th minute, assisted by Rigzin Angrup. The second period showcased Sham's dominance, with Rigzin scoring twice early to extend the lead.

Tod momentarily fought back through Takpa Tamfel, but goals from captain Nawang Jugney and another from Thuktan pushed Sham to a 5–1 advantage. The third period saw both teams trading goals early before Sham pulled away, with Tashi Rigzin scoring, Thuktan completing his hat-trick, and Rigzin adding his third to highlight a dominant performance that catapulted Sham to the top of the points table.

Action will resume on Day 3 of the Spiti Cup Season 3 on Monday, featuring the U18 Boys of Center Zone against Pin Zone early in the day. In the senior men’s category, Lahaul will take on Tod Zone, followed by the women’s match where defending champions Center Zone will face Sham Zone. Later, the Tod Zone men will return to action against Pin Zone, with the final game featuring Lahaul against Sham Zone.