Peterborough Phantoms 2 delivered a dominant performance home against Lee Valley Lions NIHL S2, cruising to an emphatic 17-0 victory. The team controlled proceedings from start to finish, dominating all three periods in a comprehensive display.
Ross Clarke stole the show with a sensational hat-trick (4 goals), proving unstoppable in front of goal throughout the match. James White (3), Conor Pollard (3), Nathan Pollard (2), Taylor Romeo (2), Frankie Parnell, Lewis Byrne and Jayden Eggleston also found the net to complete the scoring.
Nathan Pollard was instrumental in the build-up play, racking up 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan Pollard#12 | 22 | 20 | 37 | 57 | 2.59 |
| Conor Pollard#88 | 22 | 24 | 31 | 55 | 2.50 |
| James White#13 | 18 | 25 | 13 | 38 | 2.11 |
| Nathan Long#97 | 19 | 7 | 13 | 20 | 1.05 |
| Connor Mellett | 21 | 5 | 10 | 15 | 0.71 |
| Leo Markey#19 | 16 | 9 | 6 | 15 | 0.94 |
| Jack Sansby#21 | 13 | 5 | 8 | 13 | 1.00 |
| Taylor Romeo#73 | 17 | 4 | 7 | 11 | 0.65 |
| Bradley Wright#26 | 21 | 4 | 6 | 10 | 0.48 |
Peterborough Phantoms 2 are in solid form, earning 12 points from their last 6 games (67% of available points). Their 4-0-2 (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 7.5 goals per game with 45 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 17 goals conceded (2.8 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 +28 goal difference reflects overall dominance in recent matches.
Home ice has been a fortress - 1 wins from 1 home games versus just 3 wins from 5 road trips. Making the most of home advantage will be crucial going forward.
In goal, Carl Boyden has been exceptional with a 97.2% save percentage and 0.40 goals against average across 16 appearances. This elite netminding has been crucial to the team's results, with 35 saves from 36 shots faced.
Most recently, a 17-0 victory over Lee Valley Lions NIHL S2 was a dominant display. Notably, 3 emphatic wins by 3+ goals show the team can be dominant on their day.
Peterborough Phantoms 2 currently sit in 2nd place with 54 points from 21 games played. They are projected to maintain their current position through the remaining 0 games, finishing with approximately 54 points.
With a solid form rating of 74/100, the team is performing well. Their recent success is driven by strong attacking output (6.6 goals/game) and defensive vulnerabilities (2.9 conceded/game). There are signs of a dip in form, with fewer points being picked up in recent games.
Performance has been consistent regardless of venue: 10-1-0 at home and 9-2-0 away.
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.
| Robert Mcdonald#27 |
| 22 |
| 0 |
| 10 |
| 10 |
| 0.45 |
| Frankie Parnell#18DIV · NIHL 1 NORTH | 9 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 0.89 |
| Ross Clarke#75 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 8 | 1.14 |
| Sam Barlow#17 | 19 | 2 | 6 | 8 | 0.42 |
| Craig Wallis#15DIV · NIHL 1 NORTH | 13 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 0.54 |
| Jordan Ho#10 | 10 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 0.60 |
| Jordan Liddell#23 | 20 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 0.25 |
| Finn-Lee Markey#4 | 16 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 0.25 |
| Jayden Eggleston#77DIV · NIHL 1 SOUTH | 18 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 0.22 |
| Kenny Bavin#44 | 10 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 0.40 |
| Nicholas Martin | 13 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 0.31 |
| Aiden-Jay Herring#16DIV · NIHL 1 NORTH | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3.00 |
| Lewis Byrne#39 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0.20 |
| Carl Boyden#86 | 19 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.05 |
| L Kynaston | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0.33 |
| Luke Clark#50 | 11 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.09 |
| Ryan Bainborough#40 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.11 |
| Ryan Winters#14 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.17 |
| Ethan Kuklis#32 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Jan Daniel Martin#9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| L Hebdon | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Riley Bradford#43 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
