Ice Hockey League: Padma Desal’s 6-goal showcase propels Sham Eagles past Chiktan Queens
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Leh, Jan 7 (NationPress) Padma Desal showcased an incredible performance, netting six goals to lead Sham Eagles to a decisive 8-3 triumph over Chiktan Queens in the women’s division of the Ice Hockey League Season 2 here on Tuesday.
The Eagles initiated their campaign with flair, establishing a new season record for the highest-scoring match. In the men’s division of their Royal Enfield Ice Hockey League, Changthan Shans upheld their flawless start by overpowering Zangskar Chadar Tamers 7-2, maintaining their unbeaten streak after three matches.
Purig Warriors ended the unbeaten run of Sham Wolves with a solid 5-2 victory, while the clash between Humas Warriors and Shakar Chiktan Royals concluded in an intense 3-3 tie. The Royal Enfield Ice Hockey League Season 2 is organized in collaboration with the UT Administration of Ladakh and the Ice Hockey Association of Ladakh at the Nawang Dorjay Stobdan (NDS) Stadium, Leh.
The Purig Warriors delivered an outstanding performance to secure a 5-2 win over the previously unbeaten Sham Wolves in the opening game of Day 4 at the Royal Enfield Ice Hockey League Season 2. Goals came swiftly for the Warriors, with Imran Ali and Nadeem Sarwar finding the net within the first 12 minutes.
However, Urgain Chosjor kept the Wolves competitive, striking back with a goal in the 13th minute. The Warriors ended the first period leading by 2-1. The second period saw the Warriors dominate further, with Sarfaraz Hussain and Bashar Ali adding goals, extending their lead to 4-1. Despite a quick response from Urgain Chosjor for the Wolves, who completed his double early in Period 3, the Warriors sealed their win with a final strike from Mohammad Ali Baba in the 45th minute.
Humas Warriors held to a draw
In a thrilling second game of Day 4, Humas Warriors and Shakar Chiktan Royals ended in a dramatic 3-3 tie. Coming off a dominating 6-1 victory in their previous match, the Humas Warriors started strong, with skipper Waseem Bilal opening the scoring in the 12th minute, giving his team a 1-0 lead at the end of Period 1.
The match took a twist as Shakar Chiktan Royals stunned the Warriors with three quick goals within just 30 seconds, with Hamid Khan scoring in the 28th minute, followed by Vilayat Ali's rapid double, bringing the score to 3-1.
The Warriors fought back valiantly in the final period, as Issa Mohd narrowed the gap to 3-2. Just as it appeared the Royals would secure the win, Waseem Bilal netted a crucial equalizer in the final 20 seconds, ensuring the game ended in a thrilling 3-3 tie.
Sham Eagles soar high
The Sham Eagles kicked off their season spectacularly, defeating Shakar Chiktan Queens 8-3 in the highest goal-scoring match of the Royal Enfield Ice Hockey League Season 2 thus far. The Eagles dominated from the outset, with Padma Desal and Rigzen Angmo finding the net in the first 8 minutes, giving their team a 2-0 lead at the end of Period 1.
Padma Desal, the standout player of the match, extended the lead with a second goal in Period 2. While Mepham Dolker briefly brought the Queens back into contention with a goal in the 32nd minute, Padma responded instantly with her third goal just 2 seconds later.
Chhunzin Chamzo added another for the Eagles, making it 5-1 before Padma scored her fourth, closing the period at 6-1. Despite two quick goals from Tsewang Yagdol for the Queens early in the final period, Padma Desal continued her scoring spree, striking twice more in the 47th and 51st minutes to complete her six-goal masterpiece. The Eagles concluded with a dominant 8-3 win, setting a high benchmark for the rest of the league.
Changthan Shans extend unbeaten streak
Changthan Shans continued their winning streak on Day 4 of the Royal Enfield Ice Hockey League Season 2, defeating Zangskar Chadar Tamers 7-2 in the last game of the day. Dorjan Namgyal opened the scoring just two minutes into the match, giving the Shans an early advantage. With no additional goals in the first period, the Shans held a slender 1-0 lead as they entered Period 2. The second period saw the Shans take control of the game. Goals from Thinlay Dorjay, Tsewang Dorjay, Dorjan Namgyal (his second), and Padma Namgyal stretched their lead to 5-0 by the 33rd minute.
Despite Lobzang Tharpa’s goal for the Tamers late in the period, the Shans maintained a comfortable 5-1 lead. The final period featured more action, with Richen Wangyal scoring for the Tamers, reducing the deficit to 5-2. Nevertheless, the Shans responded decisively, with goals from Tsewang Dorjay and Chamba Tsetam in the closing minutes, securing a dominant 7-2 win and keeping their perfect record intact.
This year’s Ice Hockey League comprises an impressive lineup of 30 matches—23 in the men’s category and 7 in the women’s—set to unfold over 10 days. The men’s tournament features two groups of five teams, with the top two from each group advancing to the semifinals. Meanwhile, the women’s tournament will showcase five teams competing in two groups, culminating in semifinals and a final on January 12, followed by the men’s championship final on January 13.
