Whitley Bay Mohawks edged out Sheffield u14a Lasers in a tightly contested 6-5 battle home, with both teams giving everything on the ice. The team controlled proceedings from start to finish, dominating all three periods in a comprehensive display.
Denys Miniailo stole the show with a sensational hat-trick, proving unstoppable in front of goal throughout the match. Harry Appleby (2) and Leo Watson also found the net to complete the scoring.
Dylan Turnbull was the chief creator with two assists, pulling the strings in the offensive zone. Jacob Wilson, Harrison Causebrook, Denys Miniailo also contributed with assists.
Overall, a positive result that will give the team confidence heading into their next fixture.
| Player | GP | G | A | P | P/GP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denys Miniailo#97 | 17 | 18 | 7 | 25 | 1.47 |
| Dylan Turnbull#8 | 16 | 4 | 8 | 12 | 0.75 |
| Leo Watson#9 | 12 | 10 | 2 | 12 | 1.00 |
| Harrison Causebrook#62 | 17 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 0.35 |
| Harry Appleby#77UP · U12 NORTH 2 | 15 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 0.33 |
| Jacob Wilson#12 | 15 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 0.33 |
| Archie Campbell#13DIV · U14 NORTH 2 EAST | 7 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 0.57 |
| Flynn Myles#54UP · U12 NORTH 2 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.14 |
| India Bryan#22DIV · U14 NORTH 2 EAST |
Whitley Bay Mohawks are struggling for form, managing just 6 points from their last 6 games (33% of available points). Their 2-0-4 (W-D-L) record shows difficulties picking up results, with 4 defeats outweighing the 2 wins.
Offensively, the team is potent with 18 goals scored (3.0 per game). This healthy output suggests the attacking players are finding their rhythm and creating chances consistently. Encouragingly, scoring has improved in recent games, suggesting the forwards are finding their shooting boots.
The defense has leaked 53 goals at an alarming 8.8 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. The concerning -35 goal difference underlines the need for improvement at both ends.
Home ice has been a fortress - 2 wins from 4 home games versus just 0 wins from 2 road trips. Making the most of home advantage will be crucial going forward.
Kade Ashton-Mckirdy has been solid in goal with a 85.6% save percentage and 10.11 GAA across 7 games. While there's room for improvement, the goaltending has been respectable.
Most recently, a 6-5 victory over Sheffield u14a Lasers was a hard-fought close win. However, 4 heavy defeats by 3+ goals are concerning and suggest the team can struggle when things go wrong.
Whitley Bay Mohawks currently sit in 9th place with 10 points from 17 games played. They are projected to maintain their current position through the remaining 1 games, finishing with approximately 11 points.
The concerning form rating of 22/100 reflects difficult recent results. Contributing factors are steady scoring (2.8 goals/game) and defensive vulnerabilities (9 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: 2-6-1 at home and 1-7-0 away. 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 9th to 9th 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 form trending upward while addressing poor current form will be key.
| Metric | This Season | Last Season | Δ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Position | 9 | 6 | -3 |
| Points | 10 | 12 | -2 |
| Wins | 3 | 5 | -2 |
| GF | 44 | 50 | -60 |
| GD | -102 | -42 | -60 |
Kingston and Whitley are separated by just 1 place in the table, making this a genuine six-pointer for both teams.
Offensively, there's little to separate these two sides - both average around 2.9 goals per game, so expect chances at both ends.
Defensively, Kingston have been more solid, conceding 4.1 goals per game. Whitley will need to tighten up at the back, having let in 8.6 on average.
Form-wise, both teams have been fairly evenly matched with similar win rates this season.
Kingston's goal difference of -18 highlights their overall dominance this season.
Based on the numbers, Kingston look well-placed to take all three points here. Whitley will need to be at their best to prevent what could be a comfortable home victory.
| 6 |
| 0 |
| 1 |
| 1 |
| 0.17 |
| Jack Jobling#96 | 16 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.06 |
| Lilia Beddoes#26 | 14 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.07 |
| Miley Fraser#10 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0.09 |
| William Glazzard#99 | 12 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.08 |
| Abbie Larter#33 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Ace Gilmore#18 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Annie Knox#58DIV · U14 NORTH 2 EAST | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Bobby West-Liddell#17UP · U12 NORTH 2 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Christopher WaddingtonDIV · U14 NORTH 2 EAST | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Elliott Taylor#39 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Evie Leslie | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Freya Appleton#48DIV · U14 NORTH 2 EAST | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Gordon Mair#90 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Harry Grant#81 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Kade Ashton-Mckirdy#60DIV · U14 NORTH 2 EAST | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Lauchlan Trainer#58 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Oliver Stapleton#68UP · U12 NORTH 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Ozzie Bryan#64UP · U12 NORTH 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Paul Willis | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Peter Fauszt#19UP · U12 NORTH 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Samuel Brierley#7UP · U12 NORTH 1DIV · U14 NORTH 2 WEST | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Willis Stead#75 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
