Telford Tigers 2 battled well away against Solihull Barons, and despite the 3-5 result, there were encouraging signs throughout the game. The second period proved pivotal, with the team outscoring their opponents 2-1 in the middle frame.
The goals were shared around with Dan Harrison, Taylor Stanton and Vladimir Luka all getting on the scoresheet, demonstrating great teamwork in the final third.
The playmaking was spread across the team, with Tom Byrne, Tyler Somerton, Dan Mitchell 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vladimir Luka#94 | 34 | 62 | 46 | 108 | 3.18 |
| Jason Silverthorn#22 | 31 | 23 | 38 | 61 | 1.97 |
| Finley Howells#16 | 17 | 17 | 42 | 59 | 3.47 |
| Dan Mitchell#88 | 28 | 11 | 30 | 41 | 1.46 |
| Taylor Stanton#71 | 30 | 19 | 21 | 40 | 1.33 |
| Brodie Jesson#61 | 26 | 13 | 16 | 29 | 1.12 |
| Daniel Harrison#10 | 32 | 6 | 21 | 27 | 0.84 |
| Charlie Webb#75 | 33 | 5 | 18 | 23 | 0.70 |
| Tom Byrne#38 | 16 | 8 | 14 | 22 | 1.38 |
Telford Tigers 2 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. 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. Concerningly, more goals have been shipped recently, suggesting concentration or fatigue issues.
Home ice has been a fortress - 3 wins from 5 home games versus just 0 wins from 1 road trips. Making the most of home advantage will be crucial going forward.
Matthew Byrne has been solid in goal with a 87.0% save percentage and 3.51 GAA across 24 games. While there's room for improvement, the goaltending has been respectable.
Most recently, a 3-5 defeat to Solihull Barons was a disappointing result. Notably, 2 emphatic wins by 3+ goals show the team can be dominant on their day.
Telford Tigers 2 currently sit in 3rd place with 72 points from 35 games played. However, current form suggests they may slip 1 place to finish 4th with around 74 points.
A form rating of 48/100 highlights some struggles. Areas of concern include strong attacking output (5.3 goals/game) and defensive vulnerabilities (4.7 conceded/game).
Home advantage has been significant, with a 15-3-0 record at home compared to 9-8-0 on the road. This 83% home win rate versus 53% away suggests the remaining home fixtures will be crucial. The remaining schedule looks favourable, with opponents averaging below the league mean. Only 0% of remaining games are at home, making the run-in tougher.
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.
The outlook is neutral - there's potential for improvement, but also room for caution.
| Tyler Somerton#87 |
| 17 |
| 14 |
| 7 |
| 21 |
| 1.24 |
| Ryan Leese#3 | 34 | 1 | 20 | 21 | 0.62 |
| Matt Maurice#15 | 14 | 9 | 7 | 16 | 1.14 |
| Liam Bartholomew#51 | 30 | 4 | 8 | 12 | 0.40 |
| Oliver Hunt#53 | 26 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 0.38 |
| James Mather#7 | 24 | 3 | 7 | 10 | 0.42 |
| Kyle Ferguson#84 | 13 | 2 | 7 | 9 | 0.69 |
| Henri Kohvakka#4DIV · NIHL 2 SOUTH | 15 | 0 | 7 | 7 | 0.47 |
| Josef Lauder#36 | 26 | 0 | 7 | 7 | 0.27 |
| Ben Washburn#40 | 12 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 0.33 |
| Josh Hustwick#18 | 18 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 0.22 |
| Kyle Watt#89 | 31 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0.10 |
| Paul Davies#26 | 14 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0.21 |
| Louis Molyneux#78 | 27 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0.11 |
| Connor Keyes#29 | 12 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.08 |
| Alfie Duguid#31DIV · NIHL 2 SOUTH | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Alice Somerford#50 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Callum Griffin#51LOAN | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Hal Griffiths#50 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Josh Minns#30 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Matthew Byrne#31 | 33 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Matt Peckett#54 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Owen Chester#50DIV · NIHL 2 NORTH | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Zack Brown#41 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
