Altrincham Aces are in exceptional form, picking up 15 points from 6 games - that's 83% of all available points. Their 5-0-1 (W-D-L) record shows a winning mentality with 5 victories in this stretch.
However, there are signs of a dip with fewer points earned recently compared to earlier matches. Halting this decline before it becomes a pattern is important.
The attack has been devastating, averaging 5.2 goals per game with 31 total goals in 6 matches. This level of firepower puts immense pressure on opponents and provides a cushion for the defense. Encouragingly, scoring has improved in recent games, suggesting the forwards are finding their shooting boots.
There's work to do defensively with 14 goals conceded (2.3 per game). Tightening up at the back would take pressure off the attack and lead to more comfortable results. Concerningly, more goals have been shipped recently, suggesting concentration or fatigue issues. The impressive +17 goal difference reflects overall dominance in recent matches.
Bayley Hodkinson has been a reliable presence between the pipes, posting a 89.4% save percentage and 3.71 GAA. With 7 wins from 14 games, the goaltending has been a strength.
Most recently, a 2-4 defeat to Coventry NIHL Blaze was a disappointing result. Notably, 3 emphatic wins by 3+ goals show the team can be dominant on their day.
