Bristol Pitbulls 2 pushed Haringey Huskies all the way in a hard-fought 1-2 contest home, showing great character despite the narrow defeat. The team showed great early intent, taking a 1-0 first period lead. They'll take confidence from that start as they look ahead to the next game.
Josh Hodge grabbed the all-important goal for the team, making their chance count when it mattered.
Lee Duance provided an assist, helping to set up one of the goals.
The team will take the positives from this performance and come back stronger in their next outing.
| Player | GP | G | A | P | P/GP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oliver Shone | 18 | 12 | 15 | 27 | 1.50 |
| Joe Malfatti#18DIV · NIHL 1 SOUTH | 16 | 8 | 6 | 14 | 0.88 |
| Josh Dolphin#52 | 19 | 5 | 6 | 11 | 0.58 |
| Lee Duance#14 | 16 | 4 | 7 | 11 | 0.69 |
| Caden Hughes#63 | 18 | 2 | 7 | 9 | 0.50 |
| Dean Baker#3 | 17 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 0.29 |
| Jamie Searle#8 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 0.57 |
| Ian Spridgeon#23DIV · NIHL 1 SOUTH | 13 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0.23 |
| Jamie Lewis#9 | 12 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
Bristol Pitbulls 2 are struggling for form, managing just 6 points from their last 6 games (33% of available points). Their 2-0-4 (W-D-L) record shows difficulties picking up results, with 4 defeats outweighing the 2 wins.
The attack has been reasonably productive with 16 goals at 2.7 per game. There's room for improvement, but the team is creating and converting chances. Worryingly, goals have dried up in recent fixtures compared to earlier in this run.
The defense has leaked 25 goals at an alarming 4.2 per game. This vulnerability is putting enormous pressure on the attack to outscore opponents, which isn't sustainable long-term. Positively, fewer goals have been conceded recently, indicating improved defensive organization. The concerning -9 goal difference underlines the need for improvement at both ends.
Interestingly, the team has been stronger on the road with 2 wins from 4 away games compared to 0 from 2 at home. Finding ways to replicate that away form in front of home fans would boost results.
Morgan Parsons has been a reliable presence between the pipes, posting a 90.6% save percentage and 3.63 GAA. With 6 wins from 20 games, the goaltending has been a strength.
Most recently, a 1-2 defeat to Haringey Huskies was a narrow setback that could have gone either way. Notably, 2 emphatic wins by 3+ goals show the team can be dominant on their day.
Bristol Pitbulls 2 currently sit in 9th place with 21 points from 21 games played. They are projected to maintain their current position through the remaining 1 games, finishing with approximately 22 points.
The concerning form rating of 20/100 reflects difficult recent results. Contributing factors are steady scoring (2.3 goals/game) and defensive vulnerabilities (4.5 conceded/game). Encouragingly, results are trending upward with more points earned in recent fixtures compared to earlier in the season.
Performance has been consistent regardless of venue: 4-6-0 at home and 3-8-0 away. The remaining schedule is tough, with opponents averaging above the league mean. 100% of remaining games are at home, which should help.
The projected finish range of 9th to 9th reflects the uncertainty in any prediction. This narrow range suggests a relatively predictable finish, though close competition means every point will matter.
The outlook is neutral - there's potential for improvement, but also room for caution. Maintaining form trending upward while addressing poor current form will be key.
| 0.25 |
| Jeremy Craiper | 14 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0.21 |
| Samuel Bull#27 | 18 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0.17 |
| George Howe#35DIV · NIHL 1 SOUTH | 10 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0.20 |
| Logan Johnson#63 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1.00 |
| Bodhi James#46DIV · NIHL 1 SOUTH | 15 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.07 |
| Sulley Taylor | 10 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.10 |
| Andre Norris#19DIV · NIHL 1 SOUTH | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Chris Douglas#35 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Dylan Webb#13 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Ioan Gunson#47DIV · NIHL 1 SOUTH | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Joseff BrickellDIV · NIHL 1 SOUTH | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Joshua Kibby-Hodge#88 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| M Parsons | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| M Parsons | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Thomas Benson | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Timothy Lyons#1 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
