Game Date: Saturday 4th August, 2018
Teams: Perth Thunder vs Sydney Bears
Venue: Perth Ice Arena, Perth
GAME PREVIEW
This will be the third game of the year between the Sydney Bears and the Perth Thunder. The series is tied at 1 win apiece.
The Sydney Bears last played on Sunday 29th July, 2018 in Sydney against the Perth Thunder, with the Sydney Bears winning 4 – 1. Charles Adams scored 1 goal and 2 assists, and Ryan Lough scored 1 goal and 1 assist in the victory. Michael Schlamp scored the game winning goal at 18.50 of the 3rd period, assisted by Brian Funes and Ryan Lough.
The Perth Thunder last played on Sunday 29th July, 2018 in Sydney against the Sydney Bears, with the Perth Thunder losing 1 – 4. Andrew Cox scored 1 goal, and Jonathon Bremner scored 1 assist in the loss. Peter Di Salvo stopped 44 of the 48 shots he faced, for a save percentage of 0.917 and a goals against average of 4.00.
2018 SEASON COMPARISON
| 10-8-3-1 | W-L-OTW-OTL | 9-6-2-3 |
| W-W-L-W-L | Last Five Games | W-OTW-L-W-W |
| 84 | Goals For | 60 |
| 75 | Goals Against | 48 |
| 14 / 73 (19.18%) | Power Play | 17 / 63 (26.98%) |
| 22 / 92 (76.09%) | Penalty Kill | 11 / 82 (86.59%) |
LAST GAME BETWEEN THUNDER AND BEARS
Sunday 29th July, 2018 at Macquarie Ice Rink, Sydney
| SCORING | 1 | 2 | 3 | TOTAL |
| Sydney Bears | 0 | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| Perth Thunder | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Scoring Summary:
Perth Thunder: Andrew Cox 1G for 1pt. Jonathon Bremner 1A for 1pt. Jamie Woodman 1A for 1pt.
Sydney Bears: Charles Adams 1G 2A for 3pts. Ryan Lough 1G 1A for 2pts. Michael Schlamp 1G for 1pt. Graeme Strukoff 1G for 1pt. Ryan Annesley 2A for 2pts. Tyerell Clare 2A for 2pts. Brian Funes 1A for 1pt.
Goalie Statistics:
Anthony Kimlin (W) 23 saves on 24 shots (0.958 SV%)
Peter Di Salvo (L) 44 saves on 48 shots (0.917 SV%)
HEAD TO HEAD STATISTICS (since 2005)
| 12-6-2-4 | Head to Head (W-L-OTW-OTL) | 6-12-4-2 |
| 4-3-1-3 | Head To Head At Perth Ice Arena (W-L-OTW-OTL) | 3-4-3-1 |
| 79 / 71 | Goals For / Goals Against | 71 / 79 |
| 32 / 31 | Goals For / Goals Against At Perth Ice Arena | 31 / 32 |