Mini Chieftains edged out Cardiff Junior Devils in a tightly contested 2-1 battle away, 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.
Reuben Smith and Jack Smith were both on target, finding the net once each to share the goalscoring duties.
Reuben Smith and Lewis Caws-Clark provided the assists, linking up well with the forwards.
Overall, a positive result that will give the team confidence heading into their next fixture.
| Player | GP | G | A | P | P/GP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frankie Brumwell#90 | 12 | 26 | 7 | 33 | 2.75 |
| Coby Miles#18 | 14 | 14 | 8 | 22 | 1.57 |
| Jack Smith#76 | 14 | 15 | 3 | 18 | 1.29 |
| Lewis Caws-Clark#94DIV · U12 SOUTH 2 | 13 | 13 | 2 | 15 | 1.15 |
| Mason Brown#24DIV · U12 SOUTH 2 | 14 | 6 | 4 | 10 | 0.71 |
| Ellis Clements#39DIV · U12 SOUTH 2 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 0.83 |
| Luis Muley#15DIV · U12 SOUTH 2 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 0.63 |
| Oliver Rigley#98DIV · U12 SOUTH 2 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 0.71 |
| Reuben Smith |
Mini Chieftains 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 7.0 goals per game with 42 total goals in 6 matches. This level of firepower puts immense pressure on opponents and provides a cushion for the defense. Worryingly, goals have dried up in recent fixtures compared to earlier in this run.
There's work to do defensively with 13 goals conceded (2.2 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 +29 goal difference reflects overall dominance in recent matches.
Performance has been fairly consistent regardless of venue - 2 wins from 2 at home and 3 from 4 on the road.
Lola Basing has been solid in goal with a 80.5% save percentage and 5.65 GAA across 9 games. While there's room for improvement, the goaltending has been respectable.
Most recently, a 2-1 victory over Cardiff Junior Devils was a hard-fought close win. Notably, 3 emphatic wins by 3+ goals show the team can be dominant on their day.
Mini Chieftains currently sit in 3rd place with 33 points from 15 games played. They are projected to maintain their current position through the remaining 1 games, finishing with approximately 35 points.
The team is in outstanding form with a rating of 90/100. This exceptional run has been built on strong attacking output (7.9 goals/game) and adequate defending (2.5 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: 6-2-0 at home and 5-2-0 away. The remaining schedule looks favourable, with opponents averaging below the league mean. Only 0% of remaining games are at home, making the run-in tougher.
The projected finish range of 3rd to 3rd 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 | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Points | 33 | 28 | +5 |
| Wins | 11 | 14 | -3 |
| GF | 125 | 103 | -16 |
| GD | 73 | 89 | -16 |
| 15 |
| 3 |
| 2 |
| 5 |
| 0.33 |
| Sonny Davis#23DIV · U12 SOUTH 2 | 15 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 0.33 |
| Jackson Wright#3DIV · U12 SOUTH 2 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0.75 |
| Aaliyah Badrock#14 | 14 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0.14 |
| Alexander Yeh-Hohlov#47 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0.40 |
| Henry Howlett#88DIV · U12 SOUTH 2 | 10 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0.20 |
| Matyas Prucha#83DIV · U12 SOUTH 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2.00 |
| Oskar Whiting#29DIV · U12 SOUTH 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1.00 |
| Harris Bone#51DIV · U12 SOUTH 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0.50 |
| Ronnie Ferrier#2DIV · U12 SOUTH 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0.50 |
| Alice Whiting#92 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Eliza Smith#5 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Felicity Blyth#6DIV · U12 SOUTH 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| H BeckDIV · U12 SOUTH 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Kairi Brown#42DIV · U12 SOUTH 2 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Kieran Rigley#6DIV · U12 SOUTH 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Leonardo Di Prodi#11DIV · U12 SOUTH 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Lola Basing#1DIV · U12 SOUTH 2 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Michael Romok#68DIV · U12 SOUTH 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
