The Rock Ridge co-op varsity ice hockey team (Eveleth-Gilbert/Virginia) will host a non-conference game against Delano today, Friday, Dec. 27, 2024, at 7:00 PM. The game will take place at their home rink in Eveleth, MN.

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What: Minnesota High School Ice Hockey
Who: Rock Ridge co-op vs Delano
When: Friday, December 27, 2024
Time: 7:00. p.m. ET
Live stream: Watch Here

Analyzing the Performance of Delano and Rock Ridge Co-Op Hockey Teams in 2024-2025

As the 2024-2025 high school hockey season progresses, the Delano Tigers and Rock Ridge Co-Op teams have made their mark with solid performances in both league and non-league matchups. Let’s take a deeper look into their records, scoring averages, and performances against common opponents, as well as a breakdown of their overall performance so far.

Team Performance Overview

Delano (24-25)

• National Rank: 96
• Minnesota Rank: 18
• Class Rank: 1

The Delano Tigers hold a solid record of 5-4 overall, with a slightly higher win percentage at home compared to away games. They’ve demonstrated resilience in tough matchups but have faced challenges against stronger opponents. They average 3.9 goals per game, but they’ve struggled with consistency in their performances, which has affected their goal-scoring and defensive records.

• Overall Record: 5-4
• Home Record: 3-2
• Away Record: 2-2
• Win %: .556
• Goals For (GF): 35
• Goals Against (GA): 29

Rock Ridge Co-Op (24-25)

• National Rank: 223
• Minnesota Rank: 36
• Class Rank: 3

Rock Ridge Co-Op (which includes players from Eveleth-Gilbert and Virginia) has had a slightly more successful season with a 6-3-1 overall record. They’ve been strong both at home and away, particularly with their dominance in away games, maintaining an unbeaten streak of 3-0-1 on the road. Their offensive game is firing on all cylinders, with a higher average of 4.4 goals per game compared to Delano’s 3.9.

• Overall Record: 6-3-1
• Home Record: 3-3
• Away Record: 3-0-1
• Win %: .650
• Goals For (GF): 44
• Goals Against (GA): 31

Scoring Averages

When it comes to scoring, Rock Ridge Co-Op has the edge, averaging 4.4 goals per game compared to Delano’s 3.9. While Delano has been efficient in their victories, Rock Ridge has consistently found ways to light up the scoreboard, especially in their away games where they have maintained a perfect record in the 2024-2025 season.

Common Opponents Analysis

Both teams have faced some of the same opponents, giving a valuable comparison of how they fared in head-to-head matchups with those teams.

• Warroad: Both Delano and Rock Ridge faced Warroad, and both came up short. Delano lost 5-3 on November 22, 2024, while Rock Ridge also fell 5-2 on December 6, 2024.
• Buffalo: Delano defeated Buffalo 7-4 on November 30, 2024, while Rock Ridge will face them on December 28, 2024, hoping to replicate Delano’s success.
• St. Cloud Cathedral: Delano faced St. Cloud Cathedral on December 21, 2024, and came up short, losing 3-1. In contrast, Rock Ridge triumphed 6-1 over St. Cloud Cathedral on December 14, 2024.
• Hermantown: Delano was defeated 3-0 by Hermantown on December 26, 2024, and Rock Ridge will play Hermantown on January 2, 2025.

In terms of performance against common opponents, both teams hold a record of 1-1 against teams they have faced in common, demonstrating that while they have encountered similar challenges, each team has had its own unique strengths and weaknesses in these games.

Record Breakdown

• Delano’s Breakdown:
  • Overall: 5-4
  • Home: 3-2
  • Away: 2-2
  • Non-League: 5-4
  • Common Opponent: 1-3 (vs. Rock Ridge Co-Op’s 1-1)
• Rock Ridge Co-Op’s Breakdown:
  • Overall: 6-3-1
  • Home: 3-3
  • Away: 3-0-1
  • Non-League: 6-3-1
  • Common Opponent: 1-1 (vs. Delano’s 1-3)

Conclusion

Both Delano and Rock Ridge Co-Op have demonstrated their skill in the 2024-2025 season, but Rock Ridge has had a slight edge in overall performance, particularly in their ability to win away games. Delano has shown potential, but its record against tougher teams reflects the challenges they face. Both teams will likely continue to develop and improve as the season progresses, but Rock Ridge Co-Op’s solid overall record and higher scoring average position them as a slightly stronger contender in this season’s competition.