Manchester Storm Academy delivered a dominant performance home against Whitley Bay Mohawks, cruising to an emphatic 14-4 victory. A cagey first period saw neither side find the breakthrough, but the team grew into the game and eventually found their rhythm.
Oscar Schjelderup stole the show with a sensational hat-trick (4 goals), proving unstoppable in front of goal throughout the match. Charlie Air (4), Heiko Petrusevicius (2), Merrick Graham, Jak Edmondson, Jaxon Owen and Alexander Lee also found the net to complete the scoring.
Hugh Malone 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 | 15 | 26 | 4 | 30 | 2.00 |
| Oscar Schjelderup#33 | 16 | 7 | 2 | 9 | 0.56 |
| Charlie Air#88UP · U12 NORTH 1DIV · U14 NORTH 2 WEST | 13 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 0.62 |
| Heiko Petrusevicius#32 | 17 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 0.35 |
| Alexander Lee#94 | 17 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 0.29 |
| Hugh Malone#44UP · U12 NORTH 1DIV · U14 NORTH 2 WEST | 12 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 0.42 |
| Emmi Kaariainen#20 | 12 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 0.33 |
| Daniel Yilmaz#86 | 14 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0.14 |
| Merrick Graham |
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 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 4.3 goals per game with 26 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 15 goals conceded (2.5 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 +11 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 14-4 victory over Whitley Bay Mohawks 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 7th place with 18 points from 17 games played. They are projected to maintain their current position through the remaining 1 games, finishing with approximately 20 points.
The form rating of 59/100 indicates average recent performances. Key factors include strong attacking output (3.3 goals/game) and defensive vulnerabilities (2.7 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: 3-4-1 at home and 2-5-2 away. The remaining schedule looks favourable, with opponents averaging below the league mean. 100% of remaining games are at home, which should help.
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 solid attacking output and decent defensive record provide a solid foundation for the run-in.
| Metric | This Season | Last Season | Δ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Position | 7 | 8 | +1 |
| Points | 18 | 6 | +12 |
| Wins | 5 | 3 | +2 |
| GF | 50 | 45 | +70 |
| GD | -3 | -73 | +70 |
Manchester have been the form side recently and will look to continue their good run against Bradford, who have found wins harder to come by.
Manchester boast the stronger attack this season, averaging 2.9 goals per game compared to Bradford's 0.7. That firepower could prove decisive if they find their rhythm early.
Defensively, Manchester have been more solid, conceding 3.1 goals per game. Bradford will need to tighten up at the back, having let in 10.2 on average.
Manchester carry momentum into this one with 5 wins from 17 games (29% win rate). Bradford will be hoping to turn their form around.
The league table tells its own story - Manchester sit 7th while Bradford find themselves in 10th. That 3 place gap will add extra motivation for the visitors to make a statement.
Manchester's goal difference of -3 highlights their overall dominance this season.
Based on the numbers, Manchester look well-placed to take all three points here. Bradford will need to be at their best to prevent what could be a comfortable home victory.
| 15 |
| 1 |
| 1 |
| 2 |
| 0.13 |
| Jacob Severn#57 | 16 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.06 |
| Jak Edmondson#89 | 16 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0.06 |
| Jaxon Owen#93UP · U12 NORTH 1DIV · U14 NORTH 2 WEST | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1.00 |
| Montgomery Knott#3 | 13 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.08 |
| Ava-Jane Air#7DIV · U14 NORTH 2 WEST | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Daniel Baker#38LOAN | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Daniel Betts#50 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Fletcher Langlois#91 | 15 | 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 |
| Jack Astall#11 | 12 | 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 |
