Sunday, January 18, 2015
Stat Pack: Top Recent Performers
A look at top players since Christmas, since World Juniors and more this week.
In our Stat Pack feature, College Hockey Inc. highlights five obscure but telling statistics from the world of college hockey.
1. The nation’s top five scorers since Christmas are made up of four seniors and a junior.
Most Points, Since Dec. 26
12 – Zach Hyman, Michigan (Sr., FLA)
12 – Daniel Bahntge, Mercyhurst (Sr.)
12 – Alex Petan, Michigan Tech (Jr.)
11 – Daniel Ciampini, Union (Sr.)
11 – Alexander MacMillan, AIC (Sr.)
2. Six goaltenders have boasted .950 or better save percentages since Christmas:
Best Save Percentage, Since Dec. 26
.956 – Alex Lyon, Yale
.955 – Jason Argue, Bentley
.955 – Jay Williams, Miami
.951 – Keegan Asmundson, Canisius
.951 – Zane McIntyre, North Dakota (BOS)
.950 – Gordon Diefel, Lake Superior State
3. Here’s a look at the teams getting the most offense from their blue lines:
Most Points, Defensemen
68 – UMass Lowell
66 – North Dakota
64 – Denver
63 – Minnesota State
60 – Michigan
Most Goals, Defensemen
19 – UMass Lowell
19 – Northern Michigan
19 – St. Lawrence
18 – Notre Dame
17 – Mercyhurst
16 – Denver
16 – Minnesota State
16 – North Dakota
4. Certain teams have shown a better track record at home or on the road:
Best Home Record
.850 – Merrimack (8-1-1)
.818 – Michigan (9-2-0)
.800 – Miami (8-2-0)
.800 – Minnesota State (8-2-0)
.800 – Penn State (7-1-2)
Best Road Record
.938 – Harvard (7-0-1)
.864 – Michigan Tech (9-1-1)
.808 – Minnesota State (10-2-1)
.800 – Boston University (7-1-2)
.778 – North Dakota (7-2-0)
Best Road & Neutral Record
.833 – Harvard (7-1-1)
.808 – Michigan Tech (10-2-1)
.808 – Minnesota State (10-2-1)
.800 – Boston University (7-1-2)
,778 – North Dakota (7-2-0)
5. Here’s a look at the top players who took part in the 2015 World Junior Championship since returning from the event:
Most Points Per Game, Since World Junior Championship
3.00 – Dylan Larkin, Michigan (5g-4a; DET)
2.33 – Tyler Motte, Michigan (2g-5a; CHI)
1.75 – Jack Eichel, Boston University (3g-4a)
1.20 – Noah Hanifin, Boston College (1g-5a)
1.00 – Alex Tuch, Boston College (2g-3a; MIN)
1.00 – Zach Werenski, Michigan (0g-3a)
Save Percentage, Since World Junior Championship
.929 – Thatcher Demko, Boston College (VAN)