The Findlay (OH) varsity ice hockey team will host a home tournament game against New Albany (OH) today at 7 p.m.

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What: Ohio High School Ice Hockey
Who: Findlay vs New Albany
When: Friday, December 27, 2024
Time: 7:00. p.m. ET
Live stream: Watch Here

Comparing New Albany and Findlay’s 2024-2025 Hockey Seasons

The 2024-2025 high school hockey season has brought an exciting array of matchups and statistics, particularly between two Ohio teams: New Albany and Findlay. Let’s take a closer look at their overall performance, statistics, and head-to-head matchups to see how these teams stack up.

Team Overview

New Albany (24-25)

• National Ranking: 25th
• State Ranking: 4th (OH)
• Overall Record: 10-2
• Conference Record: 6-2
• Home Record: 4-0
• Away Record: 6-2
• Win Percentage: .833
• Conference Win Percentage: .750
• Goals For (GF): 74
• Goals Against (GA): 26

Findlay (24-25)

• National Ranking: 374th
• State Ranking: 36th (OH)
• Overall Record: 5-10
• Conference Record: 0-1
• Home Record: 2-6
• Away Record: 2-1
• Neutral Record: 1-3
• Win Percentage: .333
• Conference Win Percentage: .000
• Goals For (GF): 44
• Goals Against (GA): 65

Team Scoring and Statistics

New Albany has a clear edge in terms of scoring and goal prevention, reflecting their superior overall record and performance this season.

• New Albany’s Scoring Average:
  • 1st Period: 1.0
  • 2nd Period: 1.0
  • 3rd Period: 0
  • Overtime: 1.0
  • Overall Average: 6.2 goals per game
• Findlay’s Scoring Average:
  • 1st Period: 0.5
  • 2nd Period: 0.5
  • 3rd Period: 0
  • Overtime: N/A
  • Overall Average: 2.9 goals per game

New Albany’s offensive strength is evident in their average of 6.2 goals per game, far outpacing Findlay’s 2.9. Similarly, New Albany has a much better goals-against average (GAA) of 3.2, compared to Findlay’s 4.8, indicating their strong defensive play.

Key Players

• New Albany
  • #14 Matan Lefebvre: 13 Goals, 20 Assists
  • #72 Ryan Myers: 3.0 Goals Against Average (GAA)
• Findlay
  • No standout individual statistics as prominently as New Albany, but their team has been more defensively challenged this season.

Common Opponents

Both teams have faced some of the same opponents this season, offering a direct comparison of how they perform against similar competition.

• New Albany’s Record Against Common Opponents: 7-2
  • Wins include notable victories over Olentangy Liberty (4-3), Olentangy Orange (6-1), and Dublin Jerome (3-2).
• Findlay’s Record Against Common Opponents: 2-4
  • Losses include a 6-2 defeat to Olentangy Liberty and a 4-2 loss to Upper Arlington, indicating a struggle in these matchups.

Head-to-Head Matchups

New Albany’s consistency is reflected in their performance against other high-ranking teams in their league. On the other hand, Findlay faces a more difficult road, struggling in both conference and non-conference matchups.

For example, New Albany has secured wins against several tough teams, including a decisive 9-3 victory over Olentangy Berlin and a solid 9-1 win against Newark. Conversely, Findlay’s losses, like a 5-1 defeat to St. Charles and a narrow 3-2 loss to Walsh Jesuit, have highlighted the challenges they face this season.

Record Breakdown

• New Albany (24-25)
  • Overall: 10-2
  • Conference: 6-2
  • Non-League: 3-0
  • Home: 4-0
  • Away: 6-2
  • Common Opponents Record: 7-2
• Findlay (24-25)
  • Overall: 5-10
  • Conference: 0-1
  • Non-League: 3-3
  • Home: 2-6
  • Away: 2-1
  • Common Opponents Record: 2-4

Conclusion

As we move deeper into the season, New Albany stands as a strong contender, both in their conference and on the state level, with an impressive overall record and strong individual performances, particularly from Matan Lefebvre. Findlay, however, has faced more adversity, struggling to maintain consistency both offensively and defensively. Their lack of wins in conference play reflects the uphill battle they face, though their occasional success in non-conference games shows promise.

The contrast between New Albany and Findlay’s seasons serves as a clear example of how team dynamics and individual performances can shape the outcome of a season. As both teams continue their schedules, New Albany will look to extend its dominance, while Findlay hopes to turn things around and find a rhythm that will help them close out the season on a stronger note.