Swindon Cougars - U19 National secured a comfortable 6-3 win away against Telford Junior Ice Hockey Club U19's in a confident display. A cagey first period saw neither side find the breakthrough, but the team grew into the game and eventually found their rhythm.
Overall, a positive result that will give the team confidence heading into their next fixture.
| Player | GP | G | A | P | P/GP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alfie Goddard#36 | 16 | 15 | 19 | 34 | 2.13 |
| Jan Kostal#26 | 16 | 18 | 13 | 31 | 1.94 |
| Jan Kostal#26 | 16 | 18 | 13 | 31 | 1.94 |
| Ethan Taylor#12 | 13 | 9 | 14 | 23 | 1.77 |
| Oskar Sagan#89 | 11 | 7 | 13 | 20 | 1.82 |
| Josh Burnett#82 | 15 | 2 | 14 | 16 | 1.07 |
| Luca Kirk-Browne#7 | 15 | 5 | 7 | 12 | 0.80 |
| Mccallum Forshee#17 | 13 | 5 | 4 | 9 | 0.69 |
| Oscar Forshee#20 | 11 | 5 | 4 | 9 | 0.82 |
Swindon Cougars - U19 National are struggling for form, managing just 4 points from their last 6 games (22% of available points). Their 1-1-4 (W-D-L) record shows difficulties picking up results, with 4 defeats outweighing the 1 wins.
Results are trending upward, with more points coming in recent games compared to earlier in this period. This improving trajectory is an encouraging sign.
Offensively, the team is potent with 22 goals scored (3.7 per game). This healthy output suggests the attacking players are finding their rhythm and creating chances consistently. Worryingly, goals have dried up in recent fixtures compared to earlier in this run.
The defense has leaked 29 goals at an alarming 4.8 per game. This vulnerability is putting enormous pressure on the attack to outscore opponents, which isn't sustainable long-term. Positively, fewer goals have been conceded recently, indicating improved defensive organization. The concerning -7 goal difference underlines the need for improvement at both ends.
Performance has been fairly consistent regardless of venue - 0 wins from 2 at home and 1 from 4 on the road.
In goal, Brochan Evans has been exceptional with a 100.0% save percentage and 0.00 goals against average across 1 appearances. This elite netminding has been crucial to the team's results, with 39 saves from 39 shots faced.
Most recently, a 6-3 victory over Telford Junior Ice Hockey Club U19's was a dominant display. However, 2 heavy defeats by 3+ goals are concerning and suggest the team can struggle when things go wrong.
Swindon Cougars - U19 National currently sit in 3rd place with 32 points from 18 games played. They are projected to maintain their current position through the remaining 0 games, finishing with approximately 32 points.
A form rating of 36/100 highlights some struggles. Areas of concern include strong attacking output (4 goals/game) and defensive vulnerabilities (5.2 conceded/game). Encouragingly, results are trending upward with more points earned in recent fixtures compared to earlier in the season.
Home advantage has been significant, with a 7-2-0 record at home compared to 3-4-2 on the road. This 78% home win rate versus 33% away suggests the remaining home fixtures will be crucial.
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.
The outlook is neutral - there's potential for improvement, but also room for caution. Maintaining high-scoring offense while addressing poor current form will be key.
| Metric | This Season | Last Season | Δ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Position | 3 | — | — |
| Points | 32 | — | — |
| Wins | 10 | — | — |
| GF | 78 | — | — |
| GD | 13 | — | — |
| 15 |
| 1 |
| 3 |
| 4 |
| 0.27 |
| Jasni Kern#22UP · U16 SOUTH 1DIV · U19 SOUTH 1 | 14 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 0.29 |
| Oscar Godfrey#79 | 15 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 0.27 |
| Oliver Phipps#4DIV · U19 SOUTH 1 | 16 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0.19 |
| Charlie Russell#48 | 16 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0.13 |
| Zachary Goode#27 | 14 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0.14 |
| Josef Lock#91UP · U16 SOUTH 1 | 14 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.07 |
| Lilly Endicott#41DIV · U19 SOUTH 1 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.20 |
| Max Skeete#25DIV · U19 SOUTH 1 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.20 |
| Ryan Keepence#29 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.14 |
| Alfie Loveday#14UP · U16 SOUTH 1DIV · U19 SOUTH 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Benjamin Clarke-Leach#23 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Brochan Evans#35 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Connor Durant#51DIV · U19 SOUTH 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Ethan Squires#2DIV · U19 SOUTH 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Jalen Meyers#16UP · U16 SOUTH 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Joe Smith#6DIV · U19 SOUTH 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Milla Pironi#28DIV · U19 SOUTH 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Owen Crow#98DIV · U19 SOUTH 1 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Samuel Cleaves#64DIV · U19 SOUTH 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Theodore Anthony Keith Blackwell#57UP · U16 SOUTH 1DIV · U19 SOUTH 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
