Gameweek 4 proved that no lead is safe in the Fantasy Hockey League UK. While Reading Royals continue to set the benchmark at the top, a few mid-table teams turned up the volume, with HC Swad and The Flying Puckhits delivering explosive weeks to shake up the standings.
The gap between the leaders and the chasers is shrinking fast — and with big swings all over the table, the early-season calm just got a lot more chaotic.
Out of the Blocks (GW4 Weekly Results)
A new name rose to the top this week: HC Swad blitzed the competition with 407.5 points, claiming their first weekly win of the season.
Hot on their heels came The Flying Puckhits with 406.4, while Nardi Bum rounded out the podium on 383.2. Puck Drop Pals (371.7) and Mighty Morphin Flower Arrangers (359.7) completed a competitive top five.
For context — the gap between 1st and 10th this week was just 70.4 points, underlining how even one player’s hot streak can completely change a manager’s fortunes.
Overall Standings
| Rank | Team | Points | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Reading Royals | 1,449.9 | – (steady) |
| 2 | Laight Again | 1,401.8 | – (gap trimmed to 48.1) |
| 3 | Face pucks | 1,374.4 | – |
| 4 | Coventry Blades | 1,368.8 | – |
| 5 | Jere the Berry | 1,337.5 | +1 |
| 6 | Tallbergs Predators | 1,318.2 | –1 |
| 7 | Nardi Bum | 1,313.8 | +5 |
| 8 | HC Swad | 1,311.2 | +14 |
| 9 | The Flying Puckhits | 1,304.3 | +15 |
| 10 | Lavender Blaze | 1,297.0 | +3 |
Reading Royals remain the model of consistency, logging yet another solid week to maintain their perch atop the league.
Laight Again keep closing the gap, while Face pucks and Coventry Blades continue their steady march inside the top four.
But the story of the week belongs to HC Swad and The Flying Puckhits, who smashed their way into the top ten with monster scores — both recording over 400 points in a single gameweek.
Biggest Risers & Fallers (vs Gameweek 3)
Rocket Ships
- The Flying Puckhits: up 15 places (24 → 9). A massive 406.4 points sent them soaring into the top ten.
- HC Swad: up 14 places (22 → 8). Their first top-five weekly finish comes with a huge overall payoff.
- Evening Constable: up 23 places (41 → 18). The week’s biggest climber inside the top 25.
- Big Dekes: up 13 places (27 → 14). Momentum building nicely.
- AD/HD: up 7 places (26 → 19). Quietly trending in the right direction.
Course Corrections
- Seitz On Glory: down 9 places (8 → 17). A slower week but still within touching distance of the top 15.
- Belaks Blaze: down 5 places (6 → 11). Slight stumble but still well in contention.
- Barnsley Steelers: down 4 places (11 → 15).
- Stuart’s Selections: down 6 places (15 → 21).
- Blazing Bees: down 3 places (21 → 24).
Top 10 Movements
IN: The Flying Puckhits (24 → 9), Lavender Blaze (13 → 10)
OUT: Belaks Blaze (6 → 11), Seitz On Glory (8 → 17)
Team of the Week (Gameweek 4)
| Position | Player | Points | Highlights |
|---|---|---|---|
| G | Kevin Carr | 40.5 | Win, 55 saves, shutout |
| D | Colton Saucerman | 58.0 | Goal, multiple assists, PP monster |
| D | Jordon Southorn | 51.0 | 4A, 1 PPG, commanding from the blue line |
| F | Mitchell Fossier | 45.0 | 3G, 2A across the weekend |
| F | Brady Gilmour | 42.0 | 2G, 2A, reliable and consistent |
| F | Grant Mismash | 40.0 | All-action forward; key special teams minutes |
It was a high-scoring week for blueliners — Saucerman and Southorn both breaking the 50-point barrier — while Fossier and Gilmour did the heavy lifting up front.
Carr’s goaltending heroics also reminded everyone just how valuable a good goalie week can be.
Star Performers
If you were lucky enough to own Colton Saucerman, Mitchell Fossier, or Kevin Carr, this was a week to savour.
Saucerman’s offensive tear from the blue line provided elite-level returns, while Fossier and Gilmour both lit the lamp repeatedly. Carr’s shutout sealed the deal for anyone bold enough to start him.
Elsewhere, Grant Mismash continued his rise as one of this season’s most underrated fantasy assets, picking up power-play points and a handful of bonus stats to crack 40.
Most Selected Players
The “template” roster continues to dominate early ownership trends:
- Colton Saucerman – 211
- Brandon Estes – 113
- Alessio Luciani – 102
- Brett Neumann – 91
- Jason Grande – 89
Saucerman’s week justifies his popularity — the high ownership didn’t dull his edge as he produced elite returns once again.
Differentials Paying Off
A few lightly-owned gems made big moves this week:
- Jordon Southorn (9% ownership) – 51 pts
- Brady Gilmour (25 selections) – 42 pts
- Grant Mismash (23 selections) – 40 pts
- Jimmy Oligny (9 selections) – 37 pts
- Chase Pearson (84 selections) – 35 pts
It’s a reminder that chasing form and fixture streaks can pay off just as much as trusting the big names.
Quick Hits
- Reading Royals steady at the summit — the picture of consistency across four gameweeks.
- HC Swad and The Flying Puckhits crash the party with statement wins.
- The top 20 is now separated by less than 170 points — this league is tightening.
- Goalie variance matters: a single shutout or save-heavy win is swinging 40–50 points weekly.
Looking Ahead
Gameweek 5 could be pivotal. Will Laight Again finally close the gap to Reading Royals? Can HC Swad or The Flying Puckhits maintain their surge?
With several teams poised within striking distance, one big week could rewrite the top ten all over again.
