Whitley Bay Mohawks competed hard away against Kingston Sharks Under 14's, eventually going down 1-4 in a game that provided valuable experience. After a challenging 1-2 first period, the team showed resilience and never stopped working, gaining valuable match experience.
Denys Miniailo grabbed the all-important goal for the team, making their chance count when it mattered.
Leo Watson and Harry Appleby provided the assists, linking up well with the forwards.
The team will take the positives from this performance and come back stronger in their next outing.
| Player | GP | G | A | P | P/GP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denys Miniailo#97 | 18 | 19 | 7 | 26 | 1.44 |
| Leo Watson#9 | 13 | 10 | 3 | 13 | 1.00 |
| Dylan Turnbull#8 | 17 | 4 | 8 | 12 | 0.71 |
| Harrison Causebrook#62 | 18 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 0.33 |
| Harry Appleby#77UP · U12 NORTH 2 | 16 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 0.38 |
| Jacob Wilson#12 | 16 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 0.31 |
| Archie Campbell#13DIV · U14 NORTH 2 EAST | 7 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 0.57 |
| Flynn Myles#54UP · U12 NORTH 2 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.13 |
| India Bryan#22DIV · U14 NORTH 2 EAST |
Whitley Bay Mohawks are struggling for form, managing just 3 points from their last 6 games (17% of available points). Their 1-0-5 (W-D-L) record shows difficulties picking up results, with 5 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.
The attack has been reasonably productive with 13 goals at 2.2 per game. There's room for improvement, but the team is creating and converting chances. Encouragingly, scoring has improved in recent games, suggesting the forwards are finding their shooting boots.
The defense has leaked 55 goals at an alarming 9.2 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 -42 goal difference underlines the need for improvement at both ends.
Home ice has been a fortress - 1 wins from 3 home games versus just 0 wins from 3 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 1-4 defeat to Kingston Sharks Under 14's was a tough lesson to absorb. However, 5 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 18 games played. They are projected to maintain their current position through the remaining 0 games, finishing with approximately 10 points.
The concerning form rating of 16/100 reflects difficult recent results. Contributing factors are steady scoring (2.3 goals/game) and defensive vulnerabilities (8.9 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 1-8-0 away.
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 requires attention. Issues such as poor current form and defensive struggles need to be addressed for results to improve.
| Metric | This Season | Last Season | Δ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Position | 9 | 6 | -3 |
| Points | 10 | 12 | -2 |
| Wins | 3 | 5 | -2 |
| GF | 45 | 50 | -63 |
| GD | -105 | -42 | -63 |
| 6 |
| 0 |
| 1 |
| 1 |
| 0.17 |
| Jack Jobling#96 | 17 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.06 |
| Lilia Beddoes#26 | 15 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.07 |
| Miley Fraser#10 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0.08 |
| William Glazzard#99 | 13 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.08 |
| Willis Stead#75 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0.07 |
| 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 | 18 | 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 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Harry Grant#81 | 10 | 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 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Samuel Brierley#7UP · U12 NORTH 1DIV · U14 NORTH 2 WEST | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
