Manchester Storm Academy U19 edged out Solihull Junior Barons U19D1 in a tightly contested 8-7 battle home, with both teams giving everything on the ice. A cagey first period saw neither side find the breakthrough, but the team grew into the game and eventually found their rhythm.
Joshua Milnes stole the show with a sensational hat-trick (4 goals), proving unstoppable in front of goal throughout the match. Kane Morin (2) and Heath Langlois (2) also found the net to complete the scoring.
Callum Sweeney was the chief creator with two assists, pulling the strings in the offensive zone. Joshua Milnes, Kane Morin, Johannes Kaariainen, Lucas Betts, Heath Langlois 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joshua Milnes#21DIV · U19 NATIONAL | 13 | 22 | 16 | 38 | 2.92 |
| Heath Langlois#19UP · U16 NORTH 1 | 16 | 9 | 26 | 35 | 2.19 |
| Lucas Betts#17 | 14 | 16 | 6 | 22 | 1.57 |
| Kane Morin#5 | 5 | 10 | 6 | 16 | 3.20 |
| Callum Sweeney#3 | 15 | 3 | 11 | 14 | 0.93 |
| James Aldred#42 | 16 | 2 | 12 | 14 | 0.88 |
| Deaglan Jarvis#29 | 15 | 7 | 3 | 10 | 0.67 |
| Oliver Gotts#95DIV · U19 NATIONAL | 4 | 7 | 2 | 9 | 2.25 |
| Zac Grimes#88UP · U16 NORTH 1 |
Manchester Storm Academy U19 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.
However, there are signs of a dip with fewer points earned recently compared to earlier matches. Halting this decline before it becomes a pattern is important.
The attack has been devastating, averaging 5.5 goals per game with 33 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 25 goals at an alarming 4.2 per game. This vulnerability is putting enormous pressure on the attack to outscore opponents, which isn't sustainable long-term. Concerningly, more goals have been shipped recently, suggesting concentration or fatigue issues. The impressive +8 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.
Finlay Buckley holds a 75.7% save percentage with 18.33 GAA. The goaltending has been adequate, though the team may need more consistency from this position.
Most recently, a 8-7 victory over Solihull Junior Barons U19D1 was a hard-fought close win. Notably, 3 emphatic wins by 3+ goals show the team can be dominant on their day.
Manchester Storm Academy U19 currently sit in 5th place with 30 points from 20 games played. They are projected to maintain their current position through the remaining 0 games, finishing with approximately 30 points.
The form rating of 61/100 indicates average recent performances. Key factors include strong attacking output (5.7 goals/game) and defensive vulnerabilities (5.5 conceded/game).
Home advantage has been significant, with a 6-2-2 record at home compared to 3-6-1 on the road. This 60% home win rate versus 30% away suggests the remaining home fixtures will be crucial.
The projected finish range of 5th to 5th 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.
| Metric | This Season | Last Season | Δ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Position | 5 | 8 | +3 |
| Points | 30 | 6 | +24 |
| Wins | 9 | 3 | +6 |
| GF | 108 | 43 | +74 |
| GD | -17 | -91 | +74 |
| 6 |
| 3 |
| 4 |
| 7 |
| 1.17 |
| Johannes Kaariainen#16UP · U16 NORTH 1 | 10 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 0.60 |
| Alfie Seddon#97 | 10 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 0.50 |
| Alexandre Turner#79UP · U16 NORTH 1 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 0.67 |
| Charlie Hargrove#22 | 7 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 0.57 |
| Euan Austin#93 | 15 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 0.27 |
| Thomas Lee#11UP · U16 NORTH 1LOAN | 4 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0.75 |
| Zayn Strachan#90UP · U16 NORTH 1 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0.75 |
| Adam Vanek#35UP · U16 NORTH 1 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0.22 |
| Isaac Hobbis#11 | 13 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0.15 |
| Thomas Nixon#30 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0.25 |
| Edward Hulme#38UP · U16 NORTH 1 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.20 |
| James Herward#36UP · U16 NORTH 1 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.20 |
| Vilem Scherks#85UP · U16 NORTH 1LOAN | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1.00 |
| Benjamin Harding#72 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Finlay Buckley#1 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Harvey Fenton#25UP · U16 NORTH 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Ilyssa Flemington#15 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Jacob Mcconnell#53UP · U16 NORTH 1DIV · U19 NORTH 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| James Easter#53UP · U16 NORTH 1LOAN | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| James Severn#71 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Keira Daniel#33DIV · U19 NORTH 2LOAN | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Lewis Jeary#34UP · U16 NORTH 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Oliver Henderson#59UP · U16 NORTH 2DIV · U19 NORTH 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Owain Beasley#59DIV · U19 NORTH 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Riley Carlisle#7LOAN | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
