St. Thomas Academy vs Prior Lake

• Scoring and Offense:
  • Prior Lake has totaled 21 goals over 9 games, averaging 2.33 goals per game (GPG). They have been moderately effective on the power play with a 14.7% success rate.
  • St. Thomas Academy, on the other hand, boasts a more potent offense, scoring 35 goals in 9 games, averaging 3.89 GPG. Their power play efficiency stands at a higher 20.7%.
• Defense and Penalty Killing:
  • Defensively, Prior Lake has conceded more goals, with an average of 3.67 goals against per game (GAPG). Their penalty killing (PK) percentage is 79.2%.
  • St. Thomas Academy has a slightly better defensive record, allowing an average of 2.44 GAPG. Their PK percentage is higher at 84.8%.
• Goalkeeping:
  • Prior Lake’s goalie has faced 227 shots on goal (SOG), making 194 saves, leading to a save percentage (SV %) of .855 and a goals-against average (GAA) of 3.60.
  • The goalie for St. Thomas Academy has faced more SOG (324), making 289 saves. This results in a SV % of .892 and a GAA of 3.82.
• Discipline and Physicality:
  • Prior Lake has accumulated 58 penalty minutes (PIM), indicating a need for more discipline.
  • St. Thomas Academy has a slightly higher PIM at 77, which could be a factor in this matchup.

Key Players to Watch:

• Prior Lake: Matthew Pavek and Levi Eiter have been instrumental in their team’s scoring.
• St. Thomas Academy: Will Dosan and Jimmy Zavoral are key contributors.

Matchup Outlook: This game promises to be a clash of contrasting styles. Prior Lake will look to improve their defense and capitalize on power plays, while St. Thomas Academy aims to continue their offensive dominance. The goalkeeping on both sides will play a critical role, with each team seeking to exploit any weaknesses.

Gentry Academy v Hibbing/Chisholm

• Scoring and Offense:
  • Gentry Academy boasts a highly potent offense, having scored a remarkable 59 goals over 12 games, averaging 4.92 goals per game (GPG). Their power play effectiveness stands at 21.4%.
  • Hibbing/Chisholm, while not as prolific, have also demonstrated offensive capabilities with 44 goals in 12 games, averaging 3.67 GPG. Their power play efficiency is slightly lower at 14.6%.
• Defense and Penalty Killing:
  • Gentry Academy has a stronger defensive record, conceding an average of 2.67 goals against per game (GAPG). Their penalty killing is impressive with a 90.9% success rate.
  • Hibbing/Chisholm allows an average of 3.08 GAPG, with a penalty-killing percentage of 83.0%.
• Goalkeeping:
  • Gentry Academy’s goalie has faced 288 shots on goal (SOG), saving 256 for a save percentage (SV %) of .889 and a goals-against average (GAA) of 2.67.
  • Hibbing/Chisholm’s goalie has also faced a similar number of SOG (334), with 297 saves, resulting in a SV % of .889 and a GAA of 3.07.
• Discipline and Physicality:
  • Gentry Academy has accumulated a higher number of penalty minutes (PIM) at 114, which could be a factor in this matchup.
  • Hibbing/Chisholm, with 129 PIM, indicates a slightly more physical style of play, which may impact the game’s flow.

Matchup Outlook: This game is expected to be a battle between Gentry Academy’s high-scoring offense and Hibbing/Chisholm’s solid team play and defense. Gentry Academy will aim to exploit their offensive prowess, while Hibbing/Chisholm will look to their defense and goaltending to keep the game close.