Leeds Junior Knights U19 National delivered a dominant performance home against Chelmsford Mohawks, cruising to an emphatic 12-0 victory. A cagey first period saw neither side find the breakthrough, but the team grew into the game and eventually found their rhythm.
Overall, a positive result that will give the team confidence heading into their next fixture.
| Player | GP | G | A | P | P/GP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frank Osullivan#97 | 9 | 7 | 9 | 16 | 1.78 |
| Jake Wigginton#27 | 14 | 4 | 10 | 14 | 1.00 |
| Helgi Bjarnason#28DIV · U19 NORTH 1 | 16 | 5 | 7 | 12 | 0.75 |
| Kurts Baumanis#17 | 6 | 8 | 4 | 12 | 2.00 |
| Lawrence Dean#4 | 17 | 3 | 9 | 12 | 0.71 |
| Daragh Spawforth#72DIV · U19 NORTH 1 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 2.00 |
| Edgars Vengis#8 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 10 | 1.67 |
| Evan Bradon#37UP · U16 NORTH 1DIV · U19 NORTH 1 | 15 | 1 | 7 | 8 | 0.53 |
| Joshua Hartley |
Leeds Junior Knights U19 National 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.
Momentum is firmly on their side with a sizzling 4-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 6.3 goals per game with 38 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 been respectable, allowing 8 goals at 1.3 per game. While there's always room for improvement, this is a solid foundation. Positively, fewer goals have been conceded recently, indicating improved defensive organization. The impressive +30 goal difference reflects overall dominance in recent matches.
Orson Groot has been a reliable presence between the pipes, posting a 91.2% save percentage and 1.82 GAA. With 6 wins from 10 games, the goaltending has been a strength.
Most recently, a 12-0 victory over Chelmsford Mohawks was a dominant display. Notably, 4 emphatic wins by 3+ goals show the team can be dominant on their day.
Leeds Junior Knights U19 National currently sit in 2nd place with 34 points from 18 games played. They are projected to maintain their current position through the remaining 0 games, finishing with approximately 34 points.
The team is in outstanding form with a rating of 86/100. This exceptional run has been built on strong attacking output (6 goals/game) and adequate defending (1.7 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 7-2-0 record at home compared to 4-4-1 on the road. This 78% home win rate versus 44% away suggests the remaining home fixtures will be crucial.
The projected finish range of 2nd to 2nd 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.
| Metric | This Season | Last Season | Δ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Position | 2 | — | — |
| Points | 34 | — | — |
| Wins | 11 | — | — |
| GF | 101 | — | — |
| GD | 59 | — | — |
| 7 |
| 3 |
| 5 |
| 8 |
| 1.14 |
| Kieran Smith#19UP · U16 NORTH 1DIV · U19 NORTH 1 | 15 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 0.47 |
| Oliver Straw#38UP · U16 NORTH 1DIV · U19 NORTH 1 | 12 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 0.58 |
| Jonas Bennett#13 | 7 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 0.86 |
| Rocco Mallon#66 | 13 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 0.46 |
| Tyler Keller#21DIV · U19 NORTH 1 | 17 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 0.35 |
| Oliver Gotts#95DIV · U19 NORTH 1 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 0.71 |
| Sebastian Blair#26DIV · U19 NORTH 1 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 0.71 |
| Benjamin Elliot#96UP · U16 NORTH 1DIV · U19 NORTH 1 | 15 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 0.27 |
| Harry Exley#35 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 0.57 |
| Ilan Berman#91UP · U16 NORTH 1DIV · U19 NORTH 1 | 14 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0.21 |
| Liam Hine#18DIV · U19 NORTH 1 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0.75 |
| Mathew Saville#63 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0.50 |
| Harry Harling#98DIV · U19 NORTH 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1.00 |
| Joshua Noble#49 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0.29 |
| Sam Mcintyre#55DIV · U19 NORTH 1 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0.25 |
| Charlie Campbell#87DIV · U19 NORTH 1 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0.17 |
| Lewis Harmston#43DIV · U19 NORTH 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1.00 |
| Olivia Bath#57UP · U16 NORTH 1DIV · U19 NORTH 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0.25 |
| Torrin Foster#41DIV · U19 NORTH 1 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.13 |
| Zach Taylor#58UP · U16 NORTH 1DIV · U19 NORTH 1 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.10 |
| Ferris Groot#15UP · U16 NORTH 1DIV · U19 NORTH 1 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Harrison Mccourt#56UP · U16 NORTH 1DIV · U19 NORTH 1 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Harry Marshall#89UP · U16 NORTH 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Ivan Mihejevs#17UP · U16 NORTH 1DIV · U19 NORTH 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Jacob Brookes#79UP · U16 NORTH 1DIV · U19 NORTH 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Joel Munroe#33UP · U16 NORTH 1DIV · U19 NORTH 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Max Torre#71 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Meeyah Forbes#88DIV · U19 NORTH 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Orson Groot#30 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Rocky Jenkinson#3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
