RIAL Playoff Game Preview: Reno Pond Hockey VS Jurassic Pucks

Reno Pond Hockey is coming off of a 3-2 shootout victory over Mid-Ice Crisis. Reno Pond Hockey finished the regular season with a record of 9-1-0. Reno Pond Hockey has not lost a game yet in 2023. They are on a 9 game winning streak which is the longest winning streak in Reno Pond Hockey history. This is also the most wins Reno Pond Hockey has gotten in a single season. Reno pond Hockey has secured number one seed in the playoffs after winning the RIAL Winter 2022/23 D-League Regular season title. They did that by coming in first place with the best record in the D-League during the regular season.

The Jurassic Pucks are coming off a 4-3 win over the Nevada Police Foundation. They finished the regular season with a record of 4-5-1. They have won three of their last five games. They are the number four seed in the playoffs after coming in fourth in the standings and getting the last playoff spot.

Reno Pond Hockey’s all-time record against the Jurassic Pucks is 1-1-0. The last game between Reno Pond Hockey and the Jurassic Pucks was on February, 1st, 2023. Reno Pond Hockey won that game 7-1.

Reno Pond Hockey has scored 49 goals in ten games. That is 4.9 goals per game. Reno Pond Hockey finished in 2nd place for goals scored in D-League this season.

Reno Pond hockey allowed 24 goals in ten games. That is 2.4 goals against per game. That is the least in D-League. They have a goal differential of 25.

Jurassic Pucks have scored 32 goals in ten games. That is 3.2 goals per game. They finished in 5th place for goals scored in D-League.

Jurassic Pucks have allowed 42 goals in ten games. That is 4.2 goals against per game. That is the 4th least goals allowed in D-League. They have a goal differential of -10.

Reno Pond Hockey leads in all categories.

For the first time ever Reno Pond Hockey made the playoffs in back-to-back seasons. They will be looking to get back to the championship game with a win tonight. Reno Pond Hockey is on fire. They have had a target on their back all season but they have proven they can face any challenge. They are the number one seed in the playoffs. They will be looking to prove why they are the top team in the D-League. The Jurassic Pucks barely made the playoffs. After not being able to generate a lot of offense this season, they found a way to get into the playoffs.

The last time these two teams played Reno Pond Hockey won pretty decisively. They are on fire right now. Will the Jurassic Pucks offensive troubles hurt them tonight? I expect a good game with both teams bringing their A-game. I don’t think it will be as close as the last game but should still be a good game.