Game Date: Sunday 12th August, 2018
Teams: Newcastle Northstars vs Sydney Bears
Venue: Hunter Ice Skating Stadium, Newcastle
GAME PREVIEW
This will be the third game of the year between the Sydney Bears and the Newcastle Northstars. Sydney Bears lead the series 2 wins to 0.
The Sydney Bears last played on Saturday 11th August, 2018 in Sydney against the Melbourne Ice, with the Sydney Bears winning 4 – 1. Charles Adams scored 2 goals and 2 assists, and Ryan Lough scored 2 goals and 1 assist in the victory. Ryan Lough scored the game winning goal at 18:32 of the 3rd period, assisted by Michael Schlamp and Charles Adams.
The Newcastle Northstars last played on Sunday 5th August, 2018 in Newcastle against the CBR Brave, with the Newcastle Northstars losing 4 – 6. Sammy Banga scored 1 goal and 1 assist, and Liam Manwarring scored 1 goal in the loss. Dayne Davis stopped 41 of the 46 shots he faced, for a save percentage of 0.891 and a goals against average of 5.00.
2018 SEASON COMPARISON
| 8-8-4-3 | W-L-OTW-OTL | 11-6-3-3 |
| L-L-W-OTW-L | Last Five Games | W-W-OTW-W-W |
| 79 | Goals For | 72 |
| 89 | Goals Against | 55 |
| 16 / 108 (14.81%) | Power Play | 20 / 75 (26.67%) |
| 16 / 90 (82.22%) | Penalty Kill | 14 / 97 (85.57%) |
LAST GAME BETWEEN NORTHSTARS AND BEARS
Sunday 22nd July, 2018 at Hunter Ice Skating Stadium, Newcastle
| SCORING | 1 | 2 | 3 | TOTAL |
| Newcastle Northstars | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Sydney Bears | 1 | 3 | 1 | 5 |
Scoring Summary:
Newcastle Northstars: Sammy Banga 1G for 1pt. Zane Jones 1G for 1pt. Joseph Harcharik 2A for 2pts. Robert Malloy 1A for 1pt.
Sydney Bears: Charles Adams 1G 2A for 3pts. Tyerell Clare 1G 1A for 2pts. Michael Schlamp 1G 1A for 2pts. Ryan Lough 1G for 1pt. Brian Funes 1G for 1pt. Ryan Annesley 2A for 2pts. Graeme Strukoff 1A for 1pt. Thomas Steven 1A for 1pt.
Goalie Statistics:
Anthony Kimlin (W) 22 saves on 24 shots (0.917 SV%)
Dayne Davis (L) 30 saves on 34 shots (0.882 SV%)
HEAD TO HEAD STATISTICS (since 2005)
| 31-18-1-5 | Head to Head (W-L-OTW-OTL) | 18-31-5-1 |
| 21-6-2-2 | Head To Head At Hunter Ice Skating Stadium (W-L-OTW-OTL) | 6-21-2-2 |
| 213 / 182 | Goals For / Goals Against | 182 / 213 |
| 131 / 81 | Goals For / Goals Against At Hunter Ice Skating Stadium | 81 / 131 |