Head to Head Analysis – Round 1

Rocky Rams vs Airdrie Techmation Thunder

2025–26 Regular Season Series
Total Games: 5
Series Result: Airdrie wins series 4–1

1. Narrative Series Summary

The 2025–26 season series between the Airdrie Thunder and Rocky Rams was defined by Airdrie’s offensive depth and ability to dictate pace. Airdrie controlled four of the five meetings, including a dominant 9–2 performance in Game 156. Rocky showed resilience — particularly in their 6–5 win in Game 199 — but struggled to contain Airdrie’s transition game and sustained pressure. Across the series, Airdrie’s scoring balance and shot volume consistently tilted the matchup in their favor.

2. Series Overview

• Series Record: Airdrie 4–1–0
• Total Goals: Airdrie 26 — Rocky 14
• Total Shots: Airdrie 191 — Rocky 159
• Average Score: AIR 5.2 — RMH 2.8
• Special Teams: AIR 5/21 (23.8%), RMH 1/26 (3.8%)
• Goaltending: Airdrie SV% .912 — Rocky SV% .863

3. Game‑by‑Game Results

4. Statistical Summary

• Total Goals: AIR 26 — RMH 14
• Total Shots: AIR 191 — RMH 159
• Average Shots/Game: AIR 38.2 — RMH 31.8
• Goal Differential: +12 Airdrie
• Shot Differential: +32 Airdrie
• Special Teams Differential: +4 PP goals

5. Special Teams Comparison

• Airdrie Power Play: 5/21 (23.8%)
• Rocky Power Play: 1/26 (3.8%)
• Airdrie Penalty Kill: 25/26 (96.2%)
• Rocky Penalty Kill: 16/21 (76.2%)

6. Goaltending Comparison

• Airdrie Goalies: 159 shots, 145 saves — .912 SV%
• Rocky Goalies: 191 shots, 165 saves — .863 SV%
• High‑Danger Trend: Airdrie allowed only 3 third‑period goals across 4 wins

7. Discipline & Penalties

• Total Penalties: Airdrie 28 — Rocky 33
• Major Penalties: Rocky 2 — Airdrie 1
• Bench Minors: 1 combined
• Trend: Most physical game was Game 199

8. Charts

9. Player‑Impact Summaries

• Airdrie MVP: Talerico‑Kucheran — 7 goals, 4 assists
• Rocky MVP: Semeniuk — 4 goals, 3 assists
• Breakout Player: Verloop — consistent multi‑point games
• Goaltending Standout: Airdrie tandem — .912 SV% across 4 wins
• Clutch Performer: Airdrie’s Richardson — key goals in Games 30 & 217

Coaldale Copperheads vs Carstar Okotoks Bisons

2025–26 Regular Season Series
Total Games: 5
Series Result: Coaldale wins series 4–1

1. Narrative Series Summary

The 2025–26 season series between the Coaldale Copperheads and the Carstar Okotoks Bisons showcased two teams trending in opposite directions. Coaldale controlled the matchup, winning four of the five meetings and consistently generating timely scoring, strong special teams responses, and superior late‑game execution. Okotoks remained competitive in stretches — particularly in Games 96 and 130 — but Coaldale’s depth scoring and defensive structure ultimately dictated the pace of the series.

2. Series Overview

• Series Record: Coaldale 4–1–0
• Total Goals: Coaldale 16 — Okotoks 14
• Total Shots: Coaldale 146 — Okotoks 151
• Average Score: COA 3.2 — OKO 2.8
• Special Teams: COA 2/17 (11.8%), OKO 4/22 (18.2%)
• Goaltending: Coaldale SV% .907 — Okotoks SV% .882

3. Game‑by‑Game Results

4. Statistical Summary

• Total Goals: COA 16 — OKO 14
• Total Shots: COA 146 — OKO 151
• Average Shots/Game: COA 29.2 — OKO 30.2
• Goal Differential: +2 Coaldale
• Shot Differential: –5 Coaldale
• Special Teams Differential: –2 PP goals

5. Special Teams Comparison

• Coaldale Power Play: 2/17 (11.8%)
• Okotoks Power Play: 4/22 (18.2%)
• Coaldale Penalty Kill: 18/22 (81.8%)
• Okotoks Penalty Kill: 15/17 (88.2%)

6. Goaltending Comparison

• Coaldale Goalies: 151 shots, 137 saves — .907 SV%
• Okotoks Goalies: 146 shots, 129 saves — .884 SV%
• High‑Danger Performance: Coaldale allowed fewer late‑game goals

7. Discipline & Penalties

• Total Penalties: Coaldale 34 — Okotoks 29
• Major Penalties: Coaldale 3 — Okotoks 2
• Bench Minors: 2 combined
• Trend: Physicality increased significantly in Games 96 and 196

8. Charts

9. Player‑Impact Summaries

• Coaldale MVP: Richardson — 3 goals, 5 assists, 8 points
• Okotoks MVP: Semeniuk — 4 goals, 2 assists, 6 points
• Breakout Player: Verloop — 3 goals, 3 assists
• Goaltending Standout: Noble — .917 SV% across two wins
• Clutch Performer: McCulloch — key PP goals in Games 130 & 196