THE Basingstoke Buffalo played out a very entertaining 2-2 draw with the visiting Bristol Pitbulls in South Two South West.

The home side scored the only goal of the first period thanks to Kyle Goddard assisted by Mark Austen and Joseph Denness.

Bristol levelled things from their man of the match Olly Shone and took the lead at 47:45 as Joshua Dolphin netted.

The Buffalo made sure of the share of spoils as Sam Brooks scored four minutes from time assisted by Andy Pickles.

Netminder Sam Calder was the Buffalo man of the match as turned away 35 shots on the evening.