RIAL Game Preview: Reno Pond Hockey VS The Guardians

Reno Pond Hockey is coming off of a 6-3 win verses the Nevada Police Foundation. Reno Pond Hockey is 1-1-0. Reno pond Hockey is in 3rd place in the current D-League Standings. The Guardians are coming off a 4-1 win against the Grrrowlers. The Guardians are 2-0-0. The Guardians are in 2nd place in the current D-League standings. The all time record between Reno Pond Hockey and the Guardians is 1-1-0. The last game between Reno Pond Hockey and The Guardians was on August 13, 2022. That game ended in a 2-3 Reno Pond Hockey loss.

Reno Pond Hockey has scored 7 goals in their first two games. That is 3.5 goals per game. Reno Pond Hockey is tied for last in goals scored in D-League so far this season.

Reno Pond hockey allowed 6 goals in their first two games. That is 3 goals against per game. That is the 2nd least in D-League. They have a goal differential of 1.

The Guardians have scored 11 goals in their first two games. That is 5.5 goals per game. They are second in goals scored in D-League right now.

The Guardians have only allowed 3 goals so far this season. That is 1.5 goals against per game. That is the least in D-League right now. They have a goal differential of 8.

Both Reno Pond Hockey and the Nevada Police Foundation have played one game. Both teams got a loss in their first game. The Nevada Police Foundation has scored more goals. Reno Pond Hockey has allowed fewer goals. Reno Pond Hockey has the better goal differential. Neither team has any points yet this season.

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It is the first game of 2023 for Reno Pond Hockey. The Guardians might look like a championship contender right now but they started off the season playing the bottom two teams. Like the end of last season, I expect a close game. I think it will be hard fought for.