Sheffield u14a Lasers battled well away against Solihull Junior Barons, and despite the 1-3 result, there were encouraging signs throughout the game. After a challenging 0-1 first period, the team showed resilience and never stopped working, gaining valuable match experience.
Daniel Grzesiakowski grabbed the all-important goal for the team, making their chance count when it mattered.
Bradley Law provided an assist, helping to set up one of the goals.
The team will take the positives from this performance and come back stronger in their next outing.
| Player | GP | G | A | P | P/GP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louis Oates#61 | 14 | 19 | 11 | 30 | 2.14 |
| Daniel Grzesiakowski#64 | 15 | 17 | 12 | 29 | 1.93 |
| Bradley Law#15 | 16 | 10 | 11 | 21 | 1.31 |
| Jenson Dunwell#63DIV · U14 NORTH 2 EAST | 15 | 10 | 5 | 15 | 1.00 |
| Cody Price#47 | 17 | 3 | 8 | 11 | 0.65 |
| Zach Fairweather#78 | 17 | 4 | 6 | 10 | 0.59 |
| Avery Cadman-Moore#42 | 17 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 0.35 |
| Harry Clark#81 | 14 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 0.36 |
| Dylan Keightley#97 | 17 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
Sheffield u14a Lasers are struggling for form, managing just 7 points from their last 6 games (39% of available points). Their 2-1-3 (W-D-L) record shows a balanced run of results.
Back-to-back defeats have been a setback, and the team will be eager to respond with a positive result. 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 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. Worryingly, goals have dried up in recent fixtures compared to earlier in this run.
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 - 2 wins from 3 home games versus just 0 wins from 3 road trips. Making the most of home advantage will be crucial going forward.
Jacoby Robinson has been a reliable presence between the pipes, posting a 88.2% save percentage and 3.56 GAA. With 3 wins from 8 games, the goaltending has been a strength.
Most recently, a 1-3 defeat to Solihull Junior Barons was a disappointing result. Notably, 2 emphatic wins by 3+ goals show the team can be dominant on their day.
Sheffield u14a Lasers currently sit in 4th place with 27 points from 17 games played. They are projected to maintain their current position through the remaining 0 games, finishing with approximately 27 points.
The form rating of 61/100 indicates average recent performances. Key factors include strong attacking output (5.9 goals/game) and adequate defending (2.3 conceded/game).
Performance has been consistent regardless of venue: 5-3-1 at home and 3-3-2 away.
The projected finish range of 4th to 4th 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 | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| Points | 27 | 22 | +5 |
| Wins | 8 | 10 | -2 |
| GF | 79 | 84 | -10 |
| GD | 34 | 44 | -10 |
| 0.24 |
| Bailey Spivey#29DIV · U14 NORTH 2 EAST | 12 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0.25 |
| Alfie Morgan#26 | 16 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0.13 |
| Chester Lowe#11UP · U12 NORTH 1DIV · U14 NORTH 2 EAST | 12 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0.17 |
| Ethan Widdowson#14DIV · U14 NORTH 2 EAST | 6 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0.33 |
| Jenson Else#12DIV · U14 NORTH 2 EAST | 7 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0.29 |
| Ronnie White#98 | 16 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0.13 |
| Daniil Kruks#8UP · U12 NORTH 1DIV · U14 NORTH 2 EAST | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.33 |
| Harry-John Orwin#50UP · U12 NORTH 1DIV · U14 NORTH 2 EAST | 14 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.07 |
| Jack Woodhead#52DIV · U14 NORTH 2 EAST | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0.50 |
| Lyla-Jaye SmithUP · U12 NORTH 1DIV · U14 NORTH 2 EAST | 14 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.07 |
| William Boyes#7 | 17 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.06 |
| Carter Spivey#35DIV · U14 NORTH 2 EAST | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Gleb Sencenco#88LOAN | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Jack Curnock Waddington#86DIV · U14 NORTH 2 EAST | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Jacoby Robinson#60 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Joel Revill#1UP · U12 NORTH 1DIV · U14 NORTH 2 EAST | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Lyla-Jaye Smith#18DIV · U14 NORTH 2 EAST | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Oliver Benwell#62DIV · U14 NORTH 2 EAST | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Reece Comley#3DIV · U14 NORTH 2 EAST | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Tyler Kirkby#30UP · U12 NORTH 1DIV · U14 NORTH 2 EAST | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
