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Deeside Dragons competed hard away against Billingham Stars, eventually going down 3-7 in a game that provided valuable experience. After a challenging 1-3 first period, the team showed resilience and never stopped working, gaining valuable match experience.
The goals were shared around with Colin Cromie, Ross Kennedy and Jake Witkowski all getting on the scoresheet, demonstrating great teamwork in the final third.
Rhys Edwards was the chief creator with two assists, pulling the strings in the offensive zone. Colin Cromie, Jake Witkowski also contributed with assists.
The team will take the positives from this performance and come back stronger in their next outing.
| Player | GP | G | A | P | P/GP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Witkowski#86 | 33 | 63 | 62 | 125 | 3.79 |
| Ross Kennedy#55 | 33 | 35 | 47 | 82 | 2.48 |
| Colin Cromie#14 | 33 | 32 | 49 | 81 | 2.45 |
| Matt Barlow#39 | 28 | 18 | 37 | 55 | 1.96 |
| Jared Dickinson#61 | 32 | 10 | 38 | 48 | 1.50 |
| Rhys Edwards#5 | 29 | 14 | 28 | 42 | 1.45 |
| Ethan Mayoh#12 | 33 | 3 | 23 | 26 | 0.79 |
| Matt Wainwright#13 | 27 | 3 | 13 | 16 | 0.59 |
| Charles Phillips#46 | 27 | 7 | 6 | 13 | 0.48 |
Deeside Dragons 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 5.8 goals per game with 35 total goals in 6 matches. This level of firepower puts immense pressure on opponents and provides a cushion for the defense. Worryingly, goals have dried up in recent fixtures compared to earlier in this run.
The defense has leaked 24 goals at an alarming 4.0 per game. This vulnerability is putting enormous pressure on the attack to outscore opponents, which isn't sustainable long-term. Concerningly, more goals have been shipped recently, suggesting concentration or fatigue issues. The impressive +11 goal difference reflects overall dominance in recent matches.
Performance has been fairly consistent regardless of venue - 2 wins from 2 at home and 3 from 4 on the road.
Tyler De La Bertouche has been a reliable presence between the pipes, posting a 89.3% save percentage and 2.47 GAA. With 19 wins from 24 games, the goaltending has been a strength.
Most recently, a 3-7 defeat to Billingham Stars was a tough lesson to absorb. Notably, 3 emphatic wins by 3+ goals show the team can be dominant on their day.
Deeside Dragons currently sit in 2nd place with 72 points from 32 games played. However, current form suggests they may slip 1 place to finish 3rd with around 76 points.
With a solid form rating of 75/100, the team is performing well. Their recent success is driven by strong attacking output (5.6 goals/game) and defensive vulnerabilities (4 conceded/game). There are signs of a dip in form, with fewer points being picked up in recent games.
Home advantage has been significant, with a 15-2-0 record at home compared to 10-6-0 on the road. This 88% home win rate versus 63% away suggests the remaining home fixtures will be crucial.
The projected finish range of 2nd to 3rd 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 excellent current form and high-scoring offense provide a solid foundation for the run-in.
| Ryan Jones#18 |
| 27 |
| 4 |
| 9 |
| 13 |
| 0.48 |
| Daniels Fadejevs#81DIV · NIHL 2 NORTH | 28 | 5 | 4 | 9 | 0.32 |
| Michael Clancy#33 | 29 | 3 | 6 | 9 | 0.31 |
| Theo Malone#53 | 9 | 2 | 6 | 8 | 0.89 |
| Bailey Thomas#44 | 24 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 0.25 |
| Dalton Thompson#17DIV · NIHL 1 SOUTH | 11 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 0.36 |
| Noah Percival#20DIV · NIHL 2 NORTH | 23 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0.13 |
| Henry Phillips#64DIV · NIHL 2 NORTH | 19 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0.11 |
| Ben Roscoe#52 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Cameron Kushnirenko#53DIV · NIHL 2 NORTH | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Chris Jones#53DIV · NIHL 2 NORTH | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Cody Ogden#40DIV · NIHL 2 NORTH | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Jace Gledhill#94 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Leo Hyman#96DIV · NIHL 2 NORTH | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Marc Lovell#52 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Will Harper#9 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |