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Cambridge Grizzlies edged out Solent Junior Devils in a tightly contested 3-2 battle away, with both teams giving everything on the ice. A strong third period performance, where they outscored the opposition 2-1, proved decisive in determining the outcome.
Overall, a positive result that will give the team confidence heading into their next fixture.
Cambridge have been the form side recently and will look to continue their good run against MK, who have found wins harder to come by.
Cambridge boast the stronger attack this season, averaging 4.3 goals per game compared to MK's 2.9. That firepower could prove decisive if they find their rhythm early.
| Player | GP | G | A | P | P/GP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yugyum Kim#9 | 15 | 22 | 11 | 33 | 2.20 |
| Alex Koskelainen#14 | 15 | 17 | 6 | 23 | 1.53 |
| Dawson Potter#20 | 15 | 5 | 9 | 14 | 0.93 |
| Finley Reeman#36 | 9 | 6 | 1 | 7 | 0.78 |
| Nathan Audzevich#11 | 13 | 6 | 1 | 7 | 0.54 |
| Ilyas Khan#77 | 14 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0.21 |
| Grayson Richardson#4 | 14 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0.14 |
| Jay Li#32 | 13 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0.15 |
| Theodore King#22 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0.22 |
Cambridge Grizzlies are struggling for form, managing just 4 points from their last 6 games (22% of available points). Their 1-1-4 (W-D-L) record shows difficulties picking up results, with 4 defeats outweighing the 1 wins.
Results are trending upward, with more points coming in recent games compared to earlier in this period. This improving trajectory is an encouraging sign.
The attack has been reasonably productive with 12 goals at 2.0 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 35 goals at an alarming 5.8 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 -23 goal difference underlines the need for improvement at both ends.
Interestingly, the team has been stronger on the road with 1 wins from 3 away games compared to 0 from 3 at home. Finding ways to replicate that away form in front of home fans would boost results.
Sidney Mountain has been solid in goal with a 81.4% save percentage and 3.70 GAA across 12 games. While there's room for improvement, the goaltending has been respectable.
Most recently, a 3-2 victory over Solent Junior Devils was a hard-fought close win. However, 4 heavy defeats by 3+ goals are concerning and suggest the team can struggle when things go wrong.
Cambridge Grizzlies currently sit in 3rd place with 28 points from 15 games played. They are projected to maintain their current position through the remaining 3 games, finishing with approximately 32 points.
A form rating of 43/100 highlights some struggles. Areas of concern include strong attacking output (3.3 goals/game) and defensive vulnerabilities (4.2 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: 6-2-1 at home and 3-3-0 away. The remaining schedule looks favourable, with opponents averaging below the league mean. Only 0% of remaining games are at home, making the run-in tougher.
The projected finish range of 3rd to 5th reflects the uncertainty in any prediction. This narrow range suggests a relatively predictable finish, though close competition means every point will matter.
Overall, the outlook is positive. Key strengths like solid attacking output and good away form provide a solid foundation for the run-in.
| Metric | This Season | Last Season | Δ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Position | 3 | — | — |
| Points | 28 | — | — |
| Wins | 9 | — | — |
| GF | 64 | — | — |
| GD | 7 | — | — |
Defensively, Cambridge have been more solid, conceding 3.8 goals per game. MK will need to tighten up at the back, having let in 4.8 on average.
Cambridge carry momentum into this one with 9 wins from 15 games (60% win rate). MK will be hoping to turn their form around.
The league table tells its own story - Cambridge sit 3rd while MK find themselves in 6th. That 3 place gap will add extra motivation for the visitors to make a statement.
Cambridge's goal difference of +7 highlights their overall dominance this season.
With little separating these sides across the key metrics, this one looks set to be decided by fine margins. A share of the points wouldn't surprise anyone.
| Victor Rybalchenko#74 | 11 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0.18 |
| Elias Burd#27 | 14 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.07 |
| Gabriel Voychick-Rodriguez#83 | 15 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.07 |
| Harper Silsby#3 | 14 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.07 |
| Ludvig Rogner#21 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.14 |
| S Nelson | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.33 |
| S Nelson | 10 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.10 |
| Thomas Gilroy#80 | 15 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.07 |
| Alex Turner#42 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Caleb Ward#13 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Erik Isaacs#42 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Eriks Liepins#72 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Frankie Illes#70 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Jakub Isaacs#46 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| James Ward#91 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Lukas Demcak#43 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Sidney Mountain | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Tobias Demcak#42 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |