In a recent high school ice hockey clash, the Chugiak Mustangs shut out the Service Cougars with a decisive 10-0 victory on November 6, 2024, marking another impressive win for Chugiak this season.

Season Records and Performance

Heading into this matchup, Chugiak held a solid 7-6 overall record, boasting a strong 4-1 conference performance. The Mustangs showed their dominance both at home and away, with a .538 win percentage overall and an .800 win percentage in the conference. In contrast, the Service Cougars have faced struggles this season, posting a 2-8 overall record and a disappointing 2-6 in conference play. Their overall win percentage stands at .200, with a weak .250 conference win percentage.

Game Summary

The game started with Chugiak quickly asserting their dominance, netting 10 goals while shutting down Service’s offense. The scoring was consistent throughout the game, with Chugiak leading 1-0 after the first period, expanding their lead to 7-0 by the end of the second, and finishing strong in the third with a final score of 10-0.

Team Statistics

Chugiak’s offensive power was on full display, averaging 3.8 goals per game across their last few matches, while Service struggled with scoring, averaging just 1.8 goals. Chugiak’s defense has been equally impressive, allowing only 25 goals in their 13 games this season. Service, meanwhile, has conceded 50 goals in their 10 games thus far.

Upcoming Games and Rivalry Preview

The Mustangs and Cougars will meet again soon for another highly anticipated conference matchup, with Chugiak traveling to Service for a Saturday afternoon showdown on January 11, 2025, at 4 p.m. Given Chugiak’s recent success against common opponents, including victories over teams like Eagle River, Soldotna, and Bartlett, they are expected to remain the favorites heading into this game. Service, however, will look to rebound and find some consistency as they face off in front of their home crowd.

Looking Ahead

Chugiak has performed well against similar competition, holding a 6-4 record in common opponent matchups, while Service has struggled with a 2-4 mark. The Mustangs’ recent wins, including a dominating 9-1 victory over Bartlett and a solid 5-0 win against Dimond, put them in a strong position to continue their success.

In contrast, Service’s struggles in recent games, including losses to Lewis-Palmer and West Anchorage, have hampered their season. If they are to have any chance against Chugiak in the upcoming game, they will need to improve their offensive output and tighten up their defense, which has allowed a significant number of goals this season.

Chugiak’s powerful form this season makes them the clear favorites in this rivalry, but the Cougars will be hoping for a strong performance to keep their playoff aspirations alive.

Stay tuned as this exciting rivalry unfolds over the course of the season.