Cardiff Canucks edged out Haringey Huskies in a tightly contested 2-1 battle away, with both teams giving everything on the ice. The second period proved pivotal, with the team outscoring their opponents 2-1 in the middle frame.
Carter Lloyd and Max McEwan were both on target, finding the net once each to share the goalscoring duties.
Steve Osman provided an assist, helping to set up one of the goals.
Overall, a positive result that will give the team confidence heading into their next fixture.
| Player | GP | G | A | P | P/GP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steven Osman#83DIV · NIHL 1 SOUTH | 14 | 15 | 21 | 36 | 2.57 |
| Samuel Davies#13 | 17 | 9 | 13 | 22 | 1.29 |
| Joseph Tearall | 19 | 8 | 13 | 21 | 1.11 |
| Zak Shanahan#19 | 16 | 11 | 9 | 20 | 1.25 |
| Giacomo Raffaelli#9 | 17 | 5 | 11 | 16 | 0.94 |
| Viktor Karlaaker Langseth#71 | 20 | 6 | 9 | 15 | 0.75 |
| Samual Bryant#56 | 19 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 0.47 |
| Lewis Hallewell#64DIV · NIHL 1 SOUTH | 14 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 0.57 |
| Jaydon Ford#91 | 18 | 2 | 5 |
Cardiff Canucks have had mixed results recently, picking up 9 points from 6 games - 50% of the maximum available. Their 3-0-3 (W-D-L) record shows a balanced run of results.
Momentum is firmly on their side with a sizzling 3-game winning streak. This run of consecutive victories has built confidence and demonstrates the team's ability to close out games. 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 17 goals at 2.8 per game. There's room for improvement, but the team is creating and converting chances. Encouragingly, scoring has improved in recent games, suggesting the forwards are finding their shooting boots.
The defense has leaked 28 goals at an alarming 4.7 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 -11 goal difference underlines the need for improvement at both ends.
Interestingly, the team has been stronger on the road with 3 wins from 5 away games compared to 0 from 1 at home. Finding ways to replicate that away form in front of home fans would boost results.
Oliver Thompson has been solid in goal with a 86.8% save percentage and 4.73 GAA across 14 games. While there's room for improvement, the goaltending has been respectable.
Most recently, a 2-1 victory over Haringey Huskies was a hard-fought close win. However, 2 heavy defeats by 3+ goals are concerning and suggest the team can struggle when things go wrong.
Cardiff Canucks currently sit in 5th place with 36 points from 20 games played. They are projected to maintain their current position through the remaining 1 games, finishing with approximately 38 points.
With a solid form rating of 67/100, the team is performing well. Their recent success is driven by strong attacking output (3.8 goals/game) and defensive vulnerabilities (3.9 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: 7-4-0 at home and 6-4-0 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 5th 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 good recent form and solid attacking output provide a solid foundation for the run-in.
| 7 |
| 0.39 |
| Joe Morris#44 | 16 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 0.44 |
| Harvey Rose#75 | 18 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 0.28 |
| Ben Smith#5 | 21 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0.14 |
| Henry Callaghan#47 | 18 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0.17 |
| Henry Stanley#16 | 17 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0.18 |
| Daniel Kinsey#7 | 13 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0.15 |
| Iwan Davies#59DIV · NIHL 1 SOUTH | 7 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0.29 |
| Jordan Jefferies#8 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0.22 |
| Bradley Craiper#20 | 18 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0.06 |
| Stefan Joseph#12 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0.08 |
| Alex Williams#23 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Carter-Jaice Lloyd#72DIV · NIHL 1 SOUTH | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Greg Orr#30 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Harry Thomas#34DIV · NIHL 1 SOUTH | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| John Dibble#35 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Kobe Evans#14 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Oliver Thompson#33 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Rhys Evans#30DIV · NIHL 1 SOUTH | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
