The Milton Menace gear up for a thrilling faceoff against the Haliburton County Huskies, two teams currently sitting with an identical 7-3-0-0 record in the 2024 season. Both teams bring strong momentum to the ice, with the Huskies riding an impressive five-game winning streak, while the Menace enter the game after a victory over Buffalo last game.
Key Matchup Stats:
• Season Record: Both teams sit at 7-3-0-0, signaling this game as a crucial contest for dominance for either team
• Goals Scored: Milton Menace have been more productive offensively with 49 goals, compared to 39 goals by the Huskies.
• Goals Against: The Menace have only allowed 29 goals, slightly edging out the Huskies’ 28 goals allowed.
Power Play & Penalty Kill Comparison:
• Milton Menace Power Play: The Menace have been strong on the man advantage, scoring on 29.31% of their power play opportunities. Notably, their away power play success rate stands out at 41.67%.
• Haliburton Huskies Power Play: The Huskies have a higher overall success rate of 34.29%, dominating at home with a 44.44% conversion rate on power plays.
Head-to-Head:
Historically, the Menace have had the upper hand in the last five seasons, with a 2-0-0-0 record against the Huskies.
Last season, Milton won their only meeting against the Huskies.
However, this year’s fresh slate and the Huskies recent success on the road provide optimism for a different outcome should the Menace not be ready on time.
Keys to the Game for Milton Menace:
1. Offensive Consistency: Milton needs to capitalize on their superior offensive output, keeping pressure on the Huskies’ defense, particularly on the road.
2. Winning Faceoffs: Improving in the faceoff circle will be crucial, especially since the Huskies boast a 56% faceoff win rate from their last game.
3. Special Teams Battle: Milton must exploit their strong away power play percentage while continuing to shut down the Huskies’ power play.
4. Defensive Discipline: With both teams excelling at penalty kills, staying out of the penalty box could be the difference-maker.
As both teams take the ice, fans can expect a fast-paced, tightly contested battle as the Menace look to improve their record against a formidable Haliburton Huskies squad.