Canadian winger Andre Payette ignited a first period demolition of bottom club Romford Raiders on Sunday as the Manchester Phoenix secured their first four point weekend since the beginning of December.

Phoenix’s recent return to form has seen them win five of the last six games and moved them up to third in the English Premier League. On Saturday night, Phoenix came away from Guildford 4-1 victors and earned a valuable two points in their hunt for the league title.

In the opening period against the Raiders, Phoenix netted six times effectively ending the contest early. Payette (3), Greg Wood, Robert Lachowicz and Joe Graham all finding their way past Charlie Kaylor in the Romford net, whilst the visitors replied through Matt Turner and Frankie Harvey.

Further goals from Payette, Lachowicz and Graham were added to by Adam Walker, Tony Hand and Stephen Wallace to complete the home scoring before Frankie Harvey added a late consolation for visitors.