Goodwin's strike sees off Steelers

The Bracknell Bees inflicted the first defeat of the season on Superleague champions Sheffield Steelers with a 5-3 victory at the Bee Hive on Sunday.

The Bees capitalised on Sheffield's ill-discipline with powerplay goals from Steve O'Rourke, Mark Cadotte and Mark Matier in the first nine minutes. Rick Brebant replied and O'Rourke and Brad Lauer then traded goals before Todd Goodwin sealed victory.

Manchester Storm registered their first away league win this season with a 6-3 success at the London Knights.

Three goals in as many final-period minutes from Kayle Short (powerplay), Pierre Allard and Mark Bultje proved decisive as London lost their 100 per cent home record at the Docklands Arena this season.

Ayr Scottish Eagles moved one point behind leaders Belfast Giants with a 3-1 win over Nottingham Panthers at the Centrum Arena. Dino Bauba, Johan Silfwerplatz and Rhett Gordon scored for the Eagles with Clayton Norris pulling one back for Nottingham.