In pursuit of the puck

Canterbury Red Devils player Rusian Cernych (left) and Dunedin Thunder player Carlin Baumgartner compete for possession during their New Zealand Ice Hockey League match at Dunedin Ice Stadium last night.

The Thunder claimed a resounding 8-1 victory in a dominant display.

Joe Orr scored the first of his three goals to open the scoring, before Parker Evans-Campbell made it 2-0 just before the first break.

Two goals back to back early in the second period then opened a four-goal margin and put the Thunder in control as it streaked away.

The teams meet again tonight at 5.30pm.