The Morley Glass Leeds Knights are gearing up for one of the biggest weekends of the season so far, with two massive matchups that could have real implications at the top end of the NIHL National standings.
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Saturday: A Trip to Long-Time Rivals MK Lightning
First up the Knights head south to Milton Keynes for another instalment of this long-running rivalry. Leeds have had the upper hand so far this campaign winning all three meetings against MK Lightning.
The Lightning will be desperate to halt the Knights’ momentum and flip the script in front of their own fans.
Expect a high-tempo battle between two clubs who know each other inside out and rarely need any extra motivation when they share the ice.
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Sunday: A Blockbuster at The Castle vs League Leaders Swindon Wildcats
On Sunday attention turns back to The Castle for a showdown that Knights fans have had circled on the calendar: Leeds Knights vs Swindon Wildcats first vs third in the league.
The Wildcats sit top of the table but the Knights are pushing hard to close the 3-point gap to the top. And the fans clearly know what’s at stake; over 75% of tickets have already sold with anticipation building for what promises to be one of the most electric atmospheres of the season.
With both teams boasting dangerous offence hard-nosed defending and elite goaltending this one has all the ingredients of a classic.
