Kingston Diamonds secured a comfortable 9-5 win home against Nottingham Vipers WNIHL in a confident display. The team controlled proceedings from start to finish, dominating all three periods in a comprehensive display.
Erika Proud stole the show with a sensational hat-trick (5 goals), proving unstoppable in front of goal throughout the match. Poppie Abey also found the net to add to the tally.
Sophie Graves was the chief creator with two assists, pulling the strings in the offensive zone. Florence Plumridge, Faye Bradford 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erika Proud#79 | 16 | 14 | 0 | 14 | 0.88 |
| Sophie Graves#39 | 14 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0.21 |
| Poppie Abey#57 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0.20 |
| B Kerman | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.25 |
| B Kerman | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.25 |
| Faye Bradford#98 | 13 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.08 |
| Florence Plumridge#42 | 16 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.06 |
| Poppy Roberts#2 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0.13 |
| Aaminah Rashid#82 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| A Hoe | 16 |
Kingston Diamonds are struggling for form, managing just 3 points from their last 6 games (17% of available points). Their 1-0-5 (W-D-L) record shows difficulties picking up results, with 5 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 16 goals at 2.7 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 78 goals at an alarming 13.0 per game. This vulnerability is putting enormous pressure on the attack to outscore opponents, which isn't sustainable long-term. The concerning -62 goal difference underlines the need for improvement at both ends.
Home ice has been a fortress - 1 wins from 3 home games versus just 0 wins from 3 road trips. Making the most of home advantage will be crucial going forward.
The goaltending has struggled with Ruby Hall recording a 67.4% save percentage. Finding more stability in this position would help shore up the defense.
Most recently, a 9-5 victory over Nottingham Vipers WNIHL was a dominant display. However, 5 heavy defeats by 3+ goals are concerning and suggest the team can struggle when things go wrong.
Kingston Diamonds currently sit in 8th place with 5 points from 16 games played. They are projected to maintain their current position through the remaining 0 games, finishing with approximately 5 points.
The concerning form rating of 18/100 reflects difficult recent results. Contributing factors are strong attacking output (3.8 goals/game) and defensive vulnerabilities (12.7 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: 1-7-0 at home and 1-6-1 away.
The projected finish range of 8th 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 | 8 | 6 | -2 |
| Points | 5 | 6 | -1 |
| Wins | 2 | 3 | -1 |
| GF | 51 | 16 | -102 |
| GD | -133 | -31 | -102 |
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| A Hoe | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Aurora Goulding#84 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Eimer Hall#33 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Eve Valentine#70 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Hannah Nicholls Sheridan#75 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Isabella Dixon#29 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Miley Kirby#77 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Olivia Rezaie#12 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Ruby Hall#28 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Skye Robinson#53 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
