The Dublin Coffman varsity ice hockey team (Dublin, OH) will be hosting St. Xavier (Cincinnati, OH) for a home conference game today at 7:30 p.m.

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What: Ohio High School Ice Hockey
Who: Dublin Coffman vs St. Xavier
When: Friday, December 27, 2024
Time: 7:30. p.m. ET
Live stream: Watch Here

St. Xavier vs. Dublin Coffman: A Season Comparison

As the 2024-2025 hockey season progresses, the rivalry between St. Xavier and Dublin Coffman has sparked plenty of discussion, especially when looking at their overall performances, statistics, and head-to-head matchups. Here’s a breakdown of how the two teams stack up against each other.

Team Overview

• St. Xavier (24-25)
  • Overall Record: 3-15-2
  • Conference Record: 2-6
  • Home Record: 2-7
  • Away Record: 1-7-2
  • Neutral Record: 0-1
  • Goals For (GF): 54
  • Goals Against (GA): 98
  • Win Percentage: .200
  • Conference Win Percentage: .250
• Dublin Coffman (24-25)
  • Overall Record: 10-5
  • Conference Record: 1-1
  • Home Record: 3-1
  • Away Record: 3-1
  • Neutral Record: 4-3
  • Goals For (GF): 55
  • Goals Against (GA): 34
  • Win Percentage: .667
  • Conference Win Percentage: .500

Offensive & Defensive Averages

When it comes to scoring, St. Xavier has faced challenges this season, averaging just 1.0 goals in the first period and 2.7 goals in total, which shows a tendency for slow starts but an improvement as the game progresses. In comparison, Dublin Coffman has a slightly lower first-period scoring average (0.3) but manages to pick up the pace in the middle, with an average of 3.7 goals per game.

Scoring Averages:

• St. Xavier: 1.0 (1st), 0.6 (2nd), 1.9 (3rd), 1.0 (OT1), 2.7 (Final)
• Dublin Coffman: 0.3 (1st), 1.3 (2nd), 0.8 (3rd), – (OT), 3.7 (Final)

In terms of goals against, St. Xavier has had a rough season defensively, with a goals-against average of 2.6, allowing a total of 98 goals. Dublin Coffman, on the other hand, boasts a stronger defensive record with a goals-against average of just 2.3.

Key Players

• St. Xavier:
  • Top Scorer: Brayden Scholl (13 goals, 11 assists)
  • Goals Against Average Leader: Warren Castray (2.3)
• Dublin Coffman:
  • Top Scorer: No individual listed, but team scoring is strong with 55 total goals
  • Goals Against Average Leader: Dublin Coffman shows a significant defensive improvement with a team average of 2.3 goals against per game.

Head-to-Head Comparison

Both teams have faced some common opponents this season, and the results are strikingly different. While St. Xavier has a disappointing 2-8 record against shared opponents, Dublin Coffman stands at 8-2. Here are a few key matchups:

• Worthington Kilbourne:
  • St. Xavier: Lost 4-3
  • Dublin Coffman: Won 6-0, 5-0
• Thomas Worthington:
  • St. Xavier: Won 8-3
  • Dublin Coffman: Won 5-0, 2-1
• Olentangy:
  • St. Xavier: Lost 3-0
  • Dublin Coffman: Upcoming matchup, with a solid track record against similar teams.

Record Breakdown

The season breakdown between the two teams offers a clear contrast in their performances:

• St. Xavier: 3-15-2 overall, with a poor league performance (2-6) and weak away record (1-7-2).
• Dublin Coffman: A much more successful season with a 10-5 overall record, including a solid 6-1 record in non-league play and an impressive 3-1 away record.

Outlook for the Rest of the Season

With both teams set to face various tough opponents over the next few weeks, Dublin Coffman is likely to continue their upward trajectory, benefiting from strong defensive play and a more consistent offense. St. Xavier will need to find ways to improve both offensively and defensively if they are to overcome their challenges in the remaining games.

In their head-to-head matchups, Dublin Coffman’s balanced play on both ends of the ice gives them a distinct advantage. As the season progresses, St. Xavier will need to adjust and improve their performance to close the gap, especially when facing top-tier teams in their remaining schedule.

As the 2024-2025 season unfolds, this rivalry remains one to watch, with Dublin Coffman aiming for further dominance and St. Xavier hoping to turn their fortunes around.