Travelling to Lithgow to face Panthers, the reigning men’s Premier League Hockey champions, in their first game of the 2018 season was always going to be a tough day at the office for the young, comparatively inexperienced Orange Wanderers.
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It proved to be just that, and more.
Panthers were ruthless in the way they dispatched of the Orange outfit, piling on goal after goal to waltz to an 11-1 victory.
The rout started early on Saturday with Orange’s Nic Milne, who plays for the Lithgow outfit, finding the back of the net early to go along with Brandon Horner’s quick-fire double and give the hosts a 3-0 lead quickly.
The pressure didn’t ease off as the competition heavyweights smashed home eight more goals to Wanderers’ one to back up their first round victory over Lithgow Zig Zag.
Panthers are now on top of the table and boasting a stunning goal difference of 14, just two games in.
Wanderers host Zig Zag in their next game, on Saturday, May 19.