Solent Devils competed hard away against Streatham RedHawks, eventually going down 2-6 in a game that provided valuable experience.
Liam Coleman and Leo Harris were both on target, finding the net once each to share the goalscoring duties.
The playmaking was spread across the team, with Kris Nekrosevicius, Charlie Wedge, Alex Murray all recording assists.
The team will take the positives from this performance and come back stronger in their next outing.
| Player | GP | G | A | P | P/GP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liam Coleman#34 | 18 | 12 | 8 | 20 | 1.11 |
| Cameron Buckle#51 | 17 | 5 | 12 | 17 | 1.00 |
| Alex Murray#73 | 20 | 4 | 11 | 15 | 0.75 |
| Mark Pitts#5 | 7 | 3 | 6 | 9 | 1.29 |
| Cain Russell#96 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 0.89 |
| Charlie Wedge#22DIV · NIHL 2 SOUTH | 18 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 0.44 |
| Harry Harcup#17 | 16 | 5 | 3 | 8 | 0.50 |
| Travis Penny#42 | 15 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 0.47 |
| Ben Lock#71 | 19 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 0.32 |
Solent Devils have had mixed results recently, picking up 9 points from 6 games - 50% of the maximum available. Their 3-0-3 (W-D-L) record shows a balanced run of results.
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 4.8 goals per game with 29 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 27 goals at an alarming 4.5 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. A positive goal difference of +2 shows the team is winning the goal battle overall.
Home ice has been a fortress - 2 wins from 3 home games versus just 1 wins from 3 road trips. Making the most of home advantage will be crucial going forward.
Aaron Taylor has been a reliable presence between the pipes, posting a 90.5% save percentage and 2.97 GAA. With 2 wins from 12 games, the goaltending has been a strength.
Most recently, a 2-6 defeat to Streatham RedHawks was a tough lesson to absorb. Notably, 3 emphatic wins by 3+ goals show the team can be dominant on their day.
Solent Devils currently sit in 7th place with 19 points from 21 games played. They are projected to maintain their current position through the remaining 0 games, finishing with approximately 19 points.
A form rating of 36/100 highlights some struggles. Areas of concern include strong attacking output (3.9 goals/game) and defensive vulnerabilities (5 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: 3-6-0 at home and 3-9-0 away.
The projected finish range of 7th to 7th reflects the uncertainty in any prediction. This narrow range suggests a relatively predictable finish, though close competition means every point will matter.
The outlook requires attention. Issues such as poor current form and defensive struggles need to be addressed for results to improve.
| Jack Peacock#52 | 20 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 0.30 |
| Josh Martin#88 | 12 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 0.50 |
| Kristijonas Nekrosevicius#2DIV · NIHL 2 SOUTH | 20 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 0.30 |
| Harry Cloutman#18 | 18 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 0.28 |
| Oliver Cackett#80DIV · NIHL 2 SOUTH | 20 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 0.20 |
| Daniel Lackey#9 | 15 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0.20 |
| Jacob Hammond#14DIV · NIHL 2 SOUTH | 10 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0.30 |
| Calumn Perella-Fox#44 | 15 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0.13 |
| Jack Hoppes#25 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0.33 |
| Leo Harris#86DIV · NIHL 2 SOUTH | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0.50 |
| Steve Osman#12DIV · NIHL 2 SOUTH | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1.00 |
| Connor Hutchison#6 | 17 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.06 |
| Ryan Sutton#61 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.50 |
| Aaron Taylor#92 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Adam Harris#20 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Cooper Ivey#50 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Josh Bundy#25DIV · NIHL 2 SOUTH | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Liam Kennington#19DIV · NIHL 2 SOUTH | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Mark Duffy#98 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Mason Wild#41 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Oscar Evans#47DIV · NIHL 2 SOUTH | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Rory Martin-Edwards#50 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Ryan Yeldon#10DIV · NIHL 2 SOUTH | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| S Yeldon | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Tre Meachem#12DIV · NIHL 2 SOUTH | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
