Devils win feisty encounter

Photo: James Assinder

Cardiff Devils avenged their Challenge cup exit to Glasgow with a 4-1 league victory over the Clan on Friday night at a sold-out Vindico Arena.

Two early fights saw a pair of players from each team drop the gloves, earning major penalties each 0 timed at only 2:58 and 3:41 respectively. With 4:34 on the board, the Devils were awarded a penalty shot for a Charlie Combs hook, which was dispatched by new Devils signing Bode Wilde.

Brandon Alderson doubled the lead 28 seconds later, before more roughing and fighting penalties were given out at 6:03. Jake Bolton pulled a goal back for Clan at 6:38, before the hosts challenged a Clan equaliser at 10:27 and had it washed out for Goalie Interference. 

With just under 10 minutes to go, Josh Waller put the Devils two ahead with a rocket shot off a pass from Evan Mosey. Cole Sanford made it 4-1 on a 5-on-3 advantage to settle things. 

Cardiff remain second, two points behind leaders Sheffield Steelers who they face on Saturday.