Invicta Mustangs delivered a dominant performance away against Lee Valley Lions NIHL S2, cruising to an emphatic 10-1 victory.
Tom Mallett and Sam Oliver were both on target, finding the net once each to share the goalscoring duties.
Jake Stedman was the chief creator with two assists, pulling the strings in the offensive zone. Tom Dennis also contributed with assists.
Overall, a positive result that will give the team confidence heading into their next fixture.
| Player | GP | G | A | P | P/GP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Stedman#17 | 21 | 14 | 20 | 34 | 1.62 |
| James Laming#48DIV · NIHL 1 SOUTH | 21 | 18 | 16 | 34 | 1.62 |
| Joe Bliss#10 | 19 | 11 | 13 | 24 | 1.26 |
| Samuel Oliver#84DIV · NIHL 1 SOUTH | 20 | 14 | 8 | 22 | 1.10 |
| Kevin Lake#11 | 20 | 1 | 19 | 20 | 1.00 |
| Aaron Ferris#4 | 15 | 10 | 7 | 17 | 1.13 |
| Billy Woods#49 | 21 | 1 | 10 | 11 | 0.52 |
| Edward Gibson#88 | 11 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 0.91 |
| Gregor McAllan#2 | 19 | 2 | 6 |
Invicta Mustangs 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 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. Encouragingly, scoring has improved in recent games, suggesting the forwards are finding their shooting boots.
The defense has leaked 30 goals at an alarming 5.0 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 impressive +5 goal difference reflects overall dominance in recent matches.
Home ice has been a fortress - 2 wins from 3 home games versus just 1 wins from 3 road trips. Making the most of home advantage will be crucial going forward.
Heath Prentice has been a reliable presence between the pipes, posting a 91.6% save percentage and 2.51 GAA. With 9 wins from 17 games, the goaltending has been a strength.
Most recently, a 10-1 victory over Lee Valley Lions NIHL S2 was a dominant display. Notably, 2 emphatic wins by 3+ goals show the team can be dominant on their day.
Invicta Mustangs currently sit in 4th place with 39 points from 21 games played. They are projected to maintain their current position through the remaining 1 games, finishing with approximately 41 points.
With a solid form rating of 67/100, the team is performing well. Their recent success is driven by strong attacking output (5.7 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.
Home advantage has been significant, with a 8-3-0 record at home compared to 5-5-0 on the road. This 73% home win rate versus 50% away suggests the remaining home fixtures will be crucial. 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 4th to 4th 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 high-scoring offense provide a solid foundation for the run-in.
| 8 |
| 0.42 |
| Loyde Fuller#8 | 17 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 0.47 |
| Bradley Gutridge#46 | 18 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 0.39 |
| Edward Stedman#3 | 18 | 6 | 1 | 7 | 0.39 |
| Thomas Dennis | 19 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 0.26 |
| Thomas Mallett | 21 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 0.24 |
| Anthony Baskerville#57 | 15 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 0.27 |
| Luke Thirkettle#19 | 21 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 0.19 |
| Jarvis Mewett#16 | 15 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0.20 |
| Kieren Snow | 8 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0.13 |
| Adam Rodbourne#1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Bailey Humphrey#51 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Finnley Taylor#38 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Heath Prentice#1DIV · NIHL 1 SOUTH | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Isaac Stubbins#27 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Jack Rowland#95 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Keiran Wyatt | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Luke Rose#69 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Matthew Bell#44DIV · NIHL 1 NORTH | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Samual Wyatt#44 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
