Sheffield Titans delivered a dominant performance home against Kingston Sharks NIHL 2, cruising to an emphatic 6-1 victory. The team controlled proceedings from start to finish, dominating all three periods in a comprehensive display.
The goals were shared around with Bailey Templar, Harry Roebuck, Oshan Phillips, Lewis Swaffield, Scott Howells and Tom Humphries all getting on the scoresheet, demonstrating great teamwork in the final third.
Mark Illingworth 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Humphries#79DIV · NIHL 1 NORTH | 22 | 29 | 26 | 55 | 2.50 |
| Lewis Swaffield#36DIV · NIHL 1 NORTH | 21 | 15 | 21 | 36 | 1.71 |
| Samuel Parkin#92 | 20 | 16 | 20 | 36 | 1.80 |
| Harry Roebuck#28DIV · NIHL 1 NORTH | 21 | 19 | 15 | 34 | 1.62 |
| Harry Illingworth#88DIV · NIHL 1 NORTH | 20 | 12 | 15 | 27 | 1.35 |
| Scott Howells#73DIV · NIHL 1 NORTH | 18 | 6 | 19 | 25 | 1.39 |
| Luke Reid#20DIV · NIHL 1 NORTH | 20 | 1 | 18 | 19 | 0.95 |
| Noah Barnes#19DIV · NIHL 1 NORTH | 12 | 6 | 9 |
Sheffield Titans 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 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 6.5 goals per game with 39 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 16 goals conceded (2.7 per game). Tightening up at the back would take pressure off the attack and lead to more comfortable results. Positively, fewer goals have been conceded recently, indicating improved defensive organization. The impressive +23 goal difference reflects overall dominance in recent matches.
Interestingly, the team has been stronger on the road with 3 wins from 3 away games compared to 2 from 3 at home. Finding ways to replicate that away form in front of home fans would boost results.
Hayden Oates has been a reliable presence between the pipes, posting a 89.6% save percentage and 2.68 GAA. With 16 wins from 19 games, the goaltending has been a strength.
Most recently, a 6-1 victory over Kingston Sharks NIHL 2 was a dominant display. Notably, 4 emphatic wins by 3+ goals show the team can be dominant on their day.
Sheffield Titans currently sit in 1st place with 54 points from 21 games played. However, current form suggests they may slip 1 place to finish 2nd with around 54 points.
The team is in outstanding form with a rating of 92/100. This exceptional run has been built on strong attacking output (6.3 goals/game) and defensive vulnerabilities (2.8 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: 10-2-0 at home and 9-1-0 away.
The projected finish range of 1st 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.
| 15 |
| 1.25 |
| Josh Rawsthorne#3 | 19 | 4 | 7 | 11 | 0.58 |
| Oshan Phillips#43 | 15 | 5 | 6 | 11 | 0.73 |
| Reece Wickens#65DIV · NIHL 1 NORTH | 19 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 0.53 |
| Mark Illingworth#8 | 21 | 3 | 6 | 9 | 0.43 |
| Markuss Jansons#89DIV · NIHL 1 NORTH | 15 | 5 | 3 | 8 | 0.53 |
| Rory Ross-Docherty#63 | 21 | 2 | 6 | 8 | 0.38 |
| Aaron Larner#52DIV · NIHL 1 NORTH | 5 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 1.40 |
| Alfie Longmate#46DIV · NIHL 1 NORTH | 10 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 0.60 |
| Ethan Jones#33DIV · NIHL 1 NORTH | 9 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 0.67 |
| George Hallam#46 | 19 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 0.32 |
| Milly Thulbourne#45 | 20 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 0.20 |
| Joe Gray#84DIV · NIHL 1 NORTH | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0.50 |
| Jonathon Lowe | 17 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.06 |
| Lyndon Taylor#5 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0.08 |
| Will Weaver#14DIV · NIHL 1 NORTH | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1.00 |
| Charlie Henry#75DIV · NIHL 1 NORTH | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Hayden Oates#30DIV · NIHL 1 NORTH | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Miles Jones#43 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Scarlett Richardson#1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
