Area 51 vs Smoke HC Series (3-0)

SERIESS9FINALApr 9

Area 51

A51

Smoke HC

SHC

Series3/3 played

Area 51

A51

Series

3–0

3/3 played

Smoke HC

SHC

GAME BY GAME

GAME 1Final

3–1

GAME 2Final

4–1

GAME 3Final

6–3

SERIES THREE STARS

1ST

l_Willis_97_l

LW6 G · 3 A · 9 PTS

2ND

JHubbs92

RW5 G · 2 A · 7 PTS

3RD

Norris x 9

D2 G · 6 A · 8 PTS

SERIES RECAP

Area 51 completes a convincing 3-0 series sweep over Smoke HC, showcasing a masterclass in clinical finishing and defensive stability. The series began with a tightly contested 3-1 battle where Area 51 used superior puck control to wear down their opponents, followed by a dominant 4-1 victory in Game 2 that saw them nearly double Smoke HC’s time on attack. Smoke HC threw everything they had at Area 51 in Game 3, generating a series-high 24 shots, but Area 51’s lethal counter-attack converted on a staggering 35% of their opportunities to pull away with a 6-3 clincher. The offensive engine for Area 51 was fueled by the duo of willisx97 and JHubbs92, who combined for 11 goals over the 3-game stretch. Willisx97 led all skaters with 9 points (6G, 3A) while adding a physical edge with 31 hits, and JHubbs92 was equally dangerous, netting 5 goals including a massive hat trick in the final game. On the blue line, Norris x 9 was a constant threat, facilitating the transition game with 6 assists and 8 total points. Smoke HC was led by the physical play of swizzwrld, who tallied 3 goals and an incredible 53 hits across the series, and Snow-l37l, who anchored the middle with 4 points and a heavy 50% faceoff percentage. The deciding factor in this series was the disparity in finishing efficiency and goaltending. While Smoke HC often won the physical battle—out-hitting Area 51 119 to 78 over 3 games—they could not translate that aggression into high-quality scoring chances. Area 51’s netminder, ll Superstar ll, was remarkably consistent, posting 42 saves across the series and never allowing Smoke HC to build momentum. Ultimately, Area 51’s discipline (taking only 4 penalties all series) and their ability to maximize limited shot volume in Game 3 proved too much for a Smoke HC squad that struggled to find the back of the net despite periods of heavy shot pressure.

BOX SCORE

TEAM STATS

A51

Series · 3 games

SHC

Shots

Shot attempts

Hits

126

22:00

Time on attack

23:13

Faceoff wins

Power-play goals

A51

Series · 3 games

SHC

Takeaways

118

Giveaways

117

Blocked shots

270

Pass attempts

315

Penalty minutes

Area 51

WON3Wins


LWl_Willis_97_l	3	6	3	9	+9	14	31	2	0	13	33	2	3	0	33	0	0	–	0	0	17	46	32	70%	16:03	178
DNorris x 9	3	2	6	8	+9	10	19	0	1	7	28	4	3	0	28	0	0	–	2	1	21	58	45	78%	13:46	180
CDirbykach13	3	0	8	8	+9	3	4	4	0	12	17	5	5	1	17	34	31	52%	1	0	5	71	57	80%	13:11	176
RWJHubbs92	3	5	2	7	+9	22	14	2	0	7	24	5	1	1	24	3	1	75%	0	0	26	47	40	85%	11:47	178
Dgala19	3	0	0	0	+9	1	8	0	0	12	16	6	4	0	16	0	0	–	1	0	6	48	37	77%	7:18	180

Goalies	GP	SV%	GAA	SV	SA	GA	TOI
Gll Superstar ll	3	.894	1.67	42	47	5	180

Smoke HC

0Wins


CSnow-l37l	3	2	2	4	-9	14	27	0	10	31	2	5	2	31	32	37	46%	0	0	20	73	56	77%	13:37	180
RWHylightt	3	0	4	4	-9	10	28	0	7	27	3	1	2	27	0	0	–	0	0	10	69	49	71%	10:25	180
LW𝕊𝕨𝕚𝕫𝕫 𝕎𝕣𝕝𝕕	3	3	0	3	-9	10	53	1	5	24	1	2	1	24	0	0	–	0	0	12	51	39	76%	8:54	180
DCertified tonyG	3	0	2	2	-9	5	9	0	14	18	4	4	0	18	0	0	–	1	1	14	57	46	81%	9:23	180
DChaudLapin99	3	0	2	2	-9	5	9	0	18	17	3	6	0	17	0	0	–	2	0	12	65	50	77%	9:42	180

Goalies	GP	SV%	GAA	SV	SA	GA	TOI
GSargeNPrawns	3	.764	4.36	42	55	13	179

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SERIES

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