Manchester Storm Academy delivered a dominant performance home against Bradford Bulldogs u14's, cruising to an emphatic 11-3 victory. The team controlled proceedings from start to finish, dominating all three periods in a comprehensive display.
Jacob Vanek stole the show with a sensational hat-trick (4 goals), proving unstoppable in front of goal throughout the match. Ava-Jane Air (2), Oscar Schjelderup (2), Jack Astall, Charlie Air and Fletcher Langlois also found the net to complete the scoring.
Jacob Vanek was instrumental in the build-up play, racking up 3 assists and creating chance after chance.
Overall, a positive result that will give the team confidence heading into their next fixture.
| Player | GP | G | A | P | P/GP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob Vanek#73 | 16 | 30 | 7 | 37 | 2.31 |
| Oscar Schjelderup#33 | 17 | 9 | 3 | 12 | 0.71 |
| Charlie Air#88UP · U12 NORTH 1DIV · U14 NORTH 2 WEST | 14 | 5 | 4 | 9 | 0.64 |
| Heiko Petrusevicius#32 | 18 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 0.39 |
| Alexander Lee#94 | 18 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 0.28 |
| Hugh Malone#44UP · U12 NORTH 1DIV · U14 NORTH 2 WEST | 13 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 0.38 |
| Emmi Kaariainen#20 | 12 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 0.33 |
| Daniel Yilmaz#86 | 15 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0.20 |
| Ava-Jane Air |
Manchester Storm Academy are in solid form, earning 13 points from their last 6 games (72% of available points). Their 4-1-1 (W-D-L) record shows a winning mentality with 4 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 5.7 goals per game with 34 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.
There's work to do defensively with 18 goals conceded (3.0 per game). Tightening up at the back would take pressure off the attack and lead to more comfortable results. Concerningly, more goals have been shipped recently, suggesting concentration or fatigue issues. The impressive +16 goal difference reflects overall dominance in recent matches.
Home ice has been a fortress - 3 wins from 3 home games versus just 1 wins from 3 road trips. Making the most of home advantage will be crucial going forward.
Daniel Betts has been a reliable presence between the pipes, posting a 91.1% save percentage and 3.80 GAA. With 1 wins from 5 games, the goaltending has been a strength.
Most recently, a 11-3 victory over Bradford Bulldogs u14's was a dominant display. Notably, 2 emphatic wins by 3+ goals show the team can be dominant on their day.
Manchester Storm Academy currently sit in 6th place with 21 points from 18 games played. They are projected to maintain their current position through the remaining 0 games, finishing with approximately 21 points.
With a solid form rating of 71/100, the team is performing well. Their recent success is driven by strong attacking output (4.1 goals/game) and defensive vulnerabilities (2.6 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 4-4-1 record at home compared to 2-5-2 on the road. This 44% home win rate versus 22% away suggests the remaining home fixtures will be crucial.
The projected finish range of 6th to 7th 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 | 6 | 8 | +2 |
| Points | 21 | 6 | +15 |
| Wins | 6 | 3 | +3 |
| GF | 61 | 45 | +78 |
| GD | 5 | -73 | +78 |
| 5 |
| 2 |
| 0 |
| 2 |
| 0.40 |
| Merrick Graham#70 | 16 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0.13 |
| Fletcher Langlois#91 | 16 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0.06 |
| Jack Astall#11 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0.08 |
| Jacob Severn#57 | 17 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.06 |
| Jak Edmondson#89 | 17 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0.06 |
| Jaxon Owen#93UP · U12 NORTH 1DIV · U14 NORTH 2 WEST | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1.00 |
| Montgomery Knott#3 | 14 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.07 |
| Daniel Baker#38LOAN | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Daniel Betts#50 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Harley Green#8DIV · U14 NORTH 2 WEST | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Hugo Knott#4UP · U12 NORTH 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Joshua Ratcliffe#71UP · U12 NORTH 1DIV · U14 NORTH 2 WEST | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Matteo Petrusevicius#30UP · U12 NORTH 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Nathan Flynn#26DIV · U14 NORTH 2 WEST | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Olivers Everts#45DIV · U14 NORTH 2 EAST | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
