First Quarter Check-In: Stats Log, Awards, and Quotes

RALEIGH — As the first quarter of the hockey season draws to a close, it's time to take a closer look under the hood at the thrilling journey the Icepack's undergone thus far.

In this brief yet comprehensive recap, we will delve into the statistics and team awards, as well as highlight some key quotes from an array of the team's players as they reflect on the young season.

Player Statistics Leaders

GOALS:
LEADER — Garrett Auriene (6)
RUNNERS UP -- Nick Shook (5), Zach Herman/Philip Bailey (4)
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ASSISTS:
LEADER — Caid Cox (7)
​RUNNERS UP -- Joey Gouveia (7), Zach Herman (7)
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POINTS: 
LEADER — Zach Herman (11)
RUNNERS UP — Garrett Auriene (10), Caid Cox (9)

ROOKIE POINTS:
LEADER — Caid Cox (9)
RUNNERS UP — Nick Shook (8), Joey Gouveia (7)

DEFENSEMEN POINTS:
LEADER — Caid Cox (9)
RUNNERS UP — Ricky Frosch (5), Alex James (4)

SAVE PERCENTAGE:
LEADER — Addison Lawrence (.946)
​RUNNERS UP — Isaac Tawyer (.882), Eric Daniel (.853)
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GOALS AGAINST AVERAGE:
LEADER — Addison Lawrence (1.71)
​RUNNERS UP — Isaac Tawyer (3.51), Eric Daniel (3.95)

Team Statistics

TEAM RECORD — 4-4-0
WIN PERCENTAGE ​— .500 (4th in ACCHL Premier, 69th in ACHA M2)
GOAL DIFFERENTIAL — +13 (3rd in ACCHL Premier, 32nd in ACHA M2)
POWER PLAY — 25.0% (6th in ACCHL Premier, 61st in ACHA M2)
PENALTY KILL — 80.8% (2nd in ACCHL Premier, 46th in ACHA M2)

First Quarter Awards

FORWARD OF THE QUARTER — Zach Herman

• 4 goals (T-3rd on team)
• 7 assists (T-1st)
• 11 points (1st)

DEFENSEMAN OF THE QUARTER — Caid Cox

• 2 goals (1st amongst Icepack defensemen)
• 7 assists (1st)
• 9 points (1st)

GOALIE OF THE QUARTER — Addison Lawrence

• .946 save percentage (1st amongst Icepack goalies)
• 1.71 goals against average (1st)
• 1-1 record​

Player Reflection

What's the Team's Feeling on the Season So Far?

• “We’ve had a lot of close battles so far... some have gone our way, some haven’t.” — Kade McConaghy

What Does the Team Need to Change to Be More Successful?​

• “Hopefully we can turn some of those close losses into wins and build some momentum.” — Kade McConaghy
• “We need consistency. We need to find ways to win these close games.” — Isaac Tawyer
• “Once we start to mesh, I think we’re going to be a really difficult team to face later on in the year.” — Chase Williams
• “We just need to find our groove. We’re only going to grow from here and come together more as the season progresses." — Jackson Strong
• “Our team just needs to find our identity and lean on it as we get into bigger games down the stretch.” — Spencer Harman

How Does Playing in the ACHA Compare to Your Previous League?

• “It’s [ACHA] definitely a step up from what I was playing before.” — Jackson Strong
• “It’s a different atmosphere, going from being one of the oldest players on my team to one of the youngest. It’s a nice change of pace.” -- Spencer Harman

Extra Comments

• ​“We’re gonna be an absolute wagon here.” — Chase Williams
• “We miss C-Willy out there.” -- Jackson Strong