Area 51 6 - 3 Smoke HC — EASHL 6v6 game recap
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Recap
Area 51 showcased clinical efficiency in a 6-3 victory over Smoke HC, relying on a high-octane transition game to overcome a significant shot deficit. Despite Smoke HC controlling much of the shot clock and physical play, Area 51 utilized their 8:36 of time on attack to create high-quality looks that repeatedly caught the defense out of position. The turning point came in the back half of the contest, where Area 51’s ability to maximize their limited opportunities silenced a Smoke HC squad that had been dictating the pace and generating 24 shots on net.
The story was written by the visiting wingers, as JHubbs92 and willisx97 put on a masterclass in finishing. Both players posted identical stat lines of 3 goals and 2 assists, combining for all 6 of Area 51's markers. Their chemistry was bolstered by Norris x 9, who fed the attack from the back end with 3 assists. On the other side, swizzwrld attempted to will Smoke HC back into the game, recording 2 goals and a massive 22 hits in a physical performance, while Snow-l37l contributed 3 points of his own. However, ll Superstar ll was the difference maker in the crease, turning aside 21 of 24 shots for a .875 save percentage and providing the stability needed to weather Smoke HC's persistent pressure.
The ultimate decider was shot quality over quantity. While Smoke HC outshot Area 51 by a 24-17 margin, they struggled to find the back of the net outside of a lone power play goal from swizzwrld. Area 51 was incredibly lethal, converting on over 35% of their total shots. Smoke HC’s aggression—led by 49 total team hits—successfully interrupted Area 51’s flow at times, but it couldn't compensate for the disparity in goaltending and finishing. In a game where Smoke HC won the physical battle, Area 51 won the clinical one, proving that possession and efficiency are often more dangerous than volume shooting.
Team Stats
OFFENSE
17Shots24
18:40Poss18:10
SPECIAL TEAMS
0PPG1
0SHG0
14FO Wins14
DEFENSE
12Takeaways21
46Giveaways26
7Blocked5
Area 51 — Skaters
Area 51 — Goalies
| NAME | GA | SV | SH | SV% | GAA | SO | BS | BSH | PS | PSH | PKC | TOI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 21 | 24 | 87.5 | 3.00 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 60 |
Smoke HC — Skaters
| 1 | 2 | 3 | -4 | 7 | 11 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 14 | 50.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 28 | 19 | 67.9% | 6 | 116.7% | 4:35 | 60 | |
| 2 | 0 | 2 | -4 | 5 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 17 | 15 | 88.2% | 6 | 83.3% | 4:02 | 60 | |
RWHylightt | 0 | 2 | 2 | -4 | 5 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 22 | 17 | 77.3% | 5 | 100.0% | 2:46 | 60 |
| 0 | 1 | 1 | -4 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 5 | 23 | 20 | 87.0% | 6 | 33.3% | 3:32 | 60 | |
| 0 | 1 | 1 | -4 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 16 | 16 | 100.0% | 8 | 37.5% | 3:15 | 60 |
Smoke HC — Goalies
| NAME | GA | SV | SH | SV% | GAA | SO | BS | BSH | PS | PSH | PKC | TOI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 11 | 17 | 64.7 | 6.00 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 59 |
Player Comparison
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