Haringey Hounds claimed a well-deserved victory home, defeating Peterborough Phantoms 5-3 in an entertaining contest. A fast start set the tone as they took control early with a commanding 4-1 first period, never looking back from there.
Alexander Hamalainen stole the show with a sensational hat-trick, proving unstoppable in front of goal throughout the match. Orlando Majo-Eisenberg (2) also found the net to add to the tally.
The playmaking was spread across the team, with Chloe Nicolas, Kaito Maxwell, Henry Kudins all recording assists.
Overall, a positive result that will give the team confidence heading into their next fixture.
| Player | GP | G | A | P | P/GP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A Hamalainen | 11 | 14 | 1 | 15 | 1.36 |
| A Hamalainen | 1 | 14 | 1 | 15 | 15.00 |
| Charles Laughton#97 | 14 | 7 | 1 | 8 | 0.57 |
| Orlando Majo-Eisenberg#33 | 12 | 5 | 3 | 8 | 0.67 |
| Kaito Maxwell#18 | 14 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 0.43 |
| Chloe Nicolas#8 | 9 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0.33 |
| Alexander Chajet#42DIV · U12 SOUTH 2 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.25 |
| Axel William Johansson#21 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0.10 |
| Bennett Carroll#6 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Haringey Hounds 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 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 34 goals at an alarming 5.7 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 -17 goal difference underlines the need for improvement at both ends.
Home ice has been a fortress - 2 wins from 4 home games versus just 0 wins from 2 road trips. Making the most of home advantage will be crucial going forward.
Norah Ruslana Karangirizi has been solid in goal with a 83.7% save percentage and 14.17 GAA across 5 games. While there's room for improvement, the goaltending has been respectable.
Most recently, a 5-3 victory over Peterborough Phantoms was a confident performance. However, 3 heavy defeats by 3+ goals are concerning and suggest the team can struggle when things go wrong.
Haringey Hounds currently sit in 7th place with 13 points from 14 games played. Based on current form, they are projected to climb 1 place to finish 6th with an estimated 15 points.
The concerning form rating of 24/100 reflects difficult recent results. Contributing factors are strong attacking output (3 goals/game) and defensive vulnerabilities (5.6 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: 2-5-0 at home and 2-4-1 away.
The projected finish range of 6th to 8th 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 solid attacking output while addressing poor current form will be key.
| Metric | This Season | Last Season | Δ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Position | 7 | 6 | -1 |
| Points | 13 | 12 | +1 |
| Wins | 4 | 6 | -2 |
| GF | 37 | 70 | -42 |
| GD | -42 | 0 | -42 |
All eyes on this one as Haringey take on Cardiff looking to build on their recent performances.
Cardiff boast the stronger attack this season, averaging 5.9 goals per game compared to Haringey's 2.6. That firepower could prove decisive if they find their rhythm early.
Defensively, Cardiff have been more solid, conceding 4.8 goals per game. Haringey will need to tighten up at the back, having let in 5.6 on average.
Cardiff carry momentum into this one with 7 wins from 14 games (50% win rate). Haringey will be hoping to turn their form around.
The league table tells its own story - Cardiff sit 4th while Haringey find themselves in 7th. That 3 place gap will add extra motivation for the visitors to make a statement.
Cardiff's goal difference of +16 highlights their overall dominance this season.
The stats give Cardiff a slight edge, but Haringey certainly have the quality to cause problems. This could easily go down to the final minutes.
| 0.07 |
| Blake Mackenzie#68 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.33 |
| Harrison Gorelik#17 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0.08 |
| Henry Kudins#90 | 14 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.07 |
| Janina Dwojacka#88 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0.10 |
| Jim Cizek#63 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0.33 |
| Zachary St-Jean#82 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0.14 |
| Archie Martin#84LOAN | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Breccan Kamrad#74 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Christopher St-Jean#48 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Ethan Kazakevich#34 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| George Eyerman#25 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Leonardo Di Ciero#55 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Mila Manchanda#16 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Norah Ruslana Karangirizi#1 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Oscar Thibaud#44 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Rafael Fransman-Powell#4 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Rene Brand#89 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Ruby Lewis#13 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Sven Backlund#77 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Teresa Zi Sa Leong#66 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
