Oct. 11-12, 2024 - San Diego Sabers Game Preview
- Lyanna Yeow
- Oct 9, 2024
- 3 min read
What you need to know ahead of the Sabers’ two-game series this week:
When:
Friday, October 11, 2024 at 1:00 PM PST
Saturday, October 12, 2024 at 8:00 PM PST
Where:
Friday, October 11, 2024 at 1:00 PM PST
Carlsbad Icetown
Saturday, October 12, 2024 at 8:00 PM PST
Iceoplex Simi Valley
Watch:
The Sabers will take on the Ventura Vikings at Carlsbad Icetown this Friday, October 11, 2024 at 1:00 PM PST. They will then travel to Iceoplex Simi Valley for Game 2 of their two-game series which is scheduled on Saturday, October 12, 2024 at 8:00 PM PST. The Sabers have found success when playing against the Ventura Vikings, however, they have struggled in previous matches between the Ontario Jr. Reign. The desire to start a new win streak this weekend as well as getting their first win against the Ontario Jr. Reign this season will be what fuels the team this weekend.
San Diego Sabers vs. Ventura Vikings
This past two-game series for the Sabers resulted in a Game 1 loss and Game 2 win against the Fresno Monsters. The Ventura Vikings previous two-game series which occurred on Sept. 27-28, 2024 both resulted in losses against the Ontario Jr. Reign and the Sabers.
The San Diego Sabers are currently in 4th place with 8 points in the Pacific standings and have a season record of 4-3-0-0. Their leading scorers are Liam Krupcyznski who currently has 21 points and Sam Bailey who has 12 points this season.
The Ventura Vikings are currently in 7th place with 4 points in the Pacific standings and have a season record of 2-4-0-0. Their leading scorers are Cosimo Repaci who currently has 8 points and Jett McCullum who has 6 points this season.
Going into this matchup, the San Diego Sabers have a 35.71% power play success rate which is 22.81% higher compared to the Ventura Vikings’ 12.9% power play success rate. The Ventura Vikings have a 75% penalty killing percentage which is higher than the Sabers’ 66.67% penalty killing percentage success rate
San Diego Sabers vs. Ontario Jr. Reign
This past two-game series for the Sabers resulted in a Game 1 loss and Game 2 win against the Fresno Monsters. The Ontario Jr. Reign previously played a three-game series against Henderson Force on Oct. 4-6, 2024. Ontario Jr. Reign won Game 1 and Game 2, however, they fell short in Game 3.
The San Diego Sabers are currently in 4th place with 8 points in the Pacific standings and have a season record of 4-3-0-0. Their leading scorers are Liam Krupcyznski who currently has 21 points and Sam Bailey who has 12 points this season.
The Ontario Jr. Reign are currently in 3rd place with 10 points in the Pacific standings and have a season record of 5-2-0-0. Their leading scorers are Luke Cannon who currently has 15 points and Denver Craig who has 10 points this season.
Going into this matchup, the Ontario Jr. Reign have a 30.77% power play success rate which is slightly lower compared to the Sabers’ 35.71% power play success rate. The Ontario Jr. Reign has a 90% penalty killing percentage which is significantly higher than the Sabers’ 66.67% penalty killing percentage success rate.
San Diego Sabers go into Game 1 with confidence and hope to continue where they left off in their previous game against the Vikings. In regards to Ontario Jr. Reign, despite their previous challenges against them, the Sabers go into Game 2 with vengeance in order to capture their first win against the Reign.
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