Game Report
29 Aug 2026, 18:48
Predators Storm Past Cyclones With Dominant 6–1 Away Win
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23 Aug 2026 vs Nottingham Cyclones
Jay Cullimore bags a hat-trick as the Predators produce a commanding performance at the National Ice Centre, with #72 Dan Sztymon named Player of the Match.
The Peterborough Predators returned from Nottingham with an impressive 6–1 victory after a dominant performance against the Nottingham Cyclones at the National Ice Centre.
Peterborough had to remain patient during a closely fought opening period, but their breakthrough finally arrived at 19:02.
#18 Jay Cullimore opened the scoring with just under a minute remaining in the first, converting after good work from Euan Simpson and Shaun Mcleavy to give the Predators a 1–0 advantage heading into the second.
The Predators then began to take control.
At 04:04 of the second period, #69 Shaun Mcleavy doubled the advantage with a shorthanded goal, giving Peterborough a huge boost despite being a player down.
Just over four minutes later, the Predators’ special teams struck again — this time at the opposite end of the spectrum.
#29 Ash Cotton made it 3–0 at 08:18 with a power-play goal, assisted by Euan Simpson and Jay Cullimore.
Cullimore then added his second of the evening at 11:44, putting Peterborough firmly in command at 4–0.
Any hopes of a Cyclones comeback were dealt another blow almost immediately after the start of the third period.
Just 1:04 into the final period, Cullimore completed his hat-trick to make it 5–0, with Shaun Mcleavy and Sam Bates providing the assists.
Nottingham did manage to get themselves on the scoreboard at 06:35 through #12 D Trock, reducing the deficit to 5–1, but there was to be no late comeback.
Instead, the Predators had the final say.
With 18:28 played in the third, Mcleavy grabbed his second goal of the game, assisted by Cullimore and Simpson, sealing an emphatic 6–1 victory.
It was an excellent all-round performance from Peterborough, with the Predators finding the net at even strength, on the power play and while shorthanded.
Cullimore finished the night with a superb hat-trick, while Mcleavy struck twice and Cotton added the other goal. Simpson was heavily involved creatively with three assists, while Cullimore also added two assists to his three goals.
⭐ Player of the Match: #72 Dan Sztymon
A commanding performance on the road and another big Predators win. 💚💛🏒
Peterborough had to remain patient during a closely fought opening period, but their breakthrough finally arrived at 19:02.
#18 Jay Cullimore opened the scoring with just under a minute remaining in the first, converting after good work from Euan Simpson and Shaun Mcleavy to give the Predators a 1–0 advantage heading into the second.
The Predators then began to take control.
At 04:04 of the second period, #69 Shaun Mcleavy doubled the advantage with a shorthanded goal, giving Peterborough a huge boost despite being a player down.
Just over four minutes later, the Predators’ special teams struck again — this time at the opposite end of the spectrum.
#29 Ash Cotton made it 3–0 at 08:18 with a power-play goal, assisted by Euan Simpson and Jay Cullimore.
Cullimore then added his second of the evening at 11:44, putting Peterborough firmly in command at 4–0.
Any hopes of a Cyclones comeback were dealt another blow almost immediately after the start of the third period.
Just 1:04 into the final period, Cullimore completed his hat-trick to make it 5–0, with Shaun Mcleavy and Sam Bates providing the assists.
Nottingham did manage to get themselves on the scoreboard at 06:35 through #12 D Trock, reducing the deficit to 5–1, but there was to be no late comeback.
Instead, the Predators had the final say.
With 18:28 played in the third, Mcleavy grabbed his second goal of the game, assisted by Cullimore and Simpson, sealing an emphatic 6–1 victory.
It was an excellent all-round performance from Peterborough, with the Predators finding the net at even strength, on the power play and while shorthanded.
Cullimore finished the night with a superb hat-trick, while Mcleavy struck twice and Cotton added the other goal. Simpson was heavily involved creatively with three assists, while Cullimore also added two assists to his three goals.
⭐ Player of the Match: #72 Dan Sztymon
A commanding performance on the road and another big Predators win. 💚💛🏒