The Sheyenne varsity ice hockey team (West Fargo, ND) will face off against Bismarck (ND) in a home non-conference game today at 7 p.m.
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What: North Dakota High School Ice Hockey
Who: Sheyenne vs Bismarck
When: Friday, December 27, 2024
Time: 7:00. p.m. ET
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A Look at the Early Struggles of Bismarck and Sheyenne Hockey Teams (2024-2025 Season)
As the 2024-2025 high school hockey season unfolds, both the Bismarck and Sheyenne teams find themselves facing tough starts with winless records. The Bismarck team has a challenging 0-4 overall record, while Sheyenne has yet to secure a win in its 0-2 start. Let’s take a closer look at their performance, team statistics, and their common opponents.
Bismarck (2024-2025 Season Record: 0-4)
Bismarck has faced a rough patch this season with a 0-4 record. Their struggles have been evident both at home and on the road. At home, they are winless in three games (0-3), and away from home, they have yet to secure a victory in one game (0-1). Their overall scoring average stands at just 0.8 goals per game, while they’ve allowed an average of 5.25 goals against them. These struggles have been evident in their matchups, with the team failing to score in the first three periods in most games.
Sheyenne (2024-2025 Season Record: 0-2)
Sheyenne has had a similarly tough start with a 0-2 overall record. Their two losses have both come at home, against strong opponents like Fargo South (4-1 loss) and Fargo North (7-4 loss). The Sheyenne team has shown some offensive potential with an average of 2.5 goals per game, but their defense has been unable to keep up, with an average of 5.5 goals allowed per game. Despite their offensive output, they have struggled in head-to-head matchups against their opponents.
Common Opponents: A Comparison of Results
Both teams have faced common opponents this season, including Fargo South, Fargo North, and Fargo Davies, but their results have been quite different.
- Fargo South: Bismarck’s matchup with Fargo South on November 23, 2024, is yet to be played, but Sheyenne suffered a 4-1 loss to Fargo South on December 10, 2024.
- Fargo North: On November 30, 2024, Bismarck took on Fargo North at home, with their result yet to be determined, while Sheyenne lost 7-4 to Fargo North on December 17, 2024.
- Fargo Davies: Both teams faced Fargo Davies at different points in the season. While Bismarck has a home game against Fargo Davies on December 6, 2024, Sheyenne has already faced them and will need to regroup in future contests.
The teams will also meet in matchups against Century High School, with Bismarck facing Century on January 2, 2025, and Sheyenne playing them later in the month on December 27, 2024.
Record Breakdown: A Tough Start for Both Teams
A further breakdown of the teams’ records shows that both have yet to achieve a win in the league or non-league contests. Here’s a quick summary of their records:
- Bismarck:
- 0-0 in League games
- 0-4 in Non-League games
- 0-0 against Common Opponents
- 0-3 at home, 0-1 on the road
- 0-0 in Playoffs (not applicable yet)
- Sheyenne:
- 0-0 in League games
- 0-2 in Non-League games
- 0-2 against Common Opponents
- 0-2 at home, 0-0 on the road
- 0-0 in Playoffs (not applicable yet)
Looking Ahead
As the season progresses, both teams will look to improve their records as they face a mix of league and non-league matchups. For Bismarck, there is hope for improvement at home, where they’ve played three of their four games so far. Sheyenne, with two home losses, will also look to adjust and capitalize on future opportunities. With games against teams like Fargo North, Century, and Fargo Davies ahead, both Bismarck and Sheyenne will need to find ways to shore up their defense and improve their offensive production if they hope to turn their season around.
Both teams have the potential to improve and make an impact in the second half of the season. Fans will certainly be watching closely to see how these two teams respond in the coming weeks.
