THE NUMBERS GAME: Clan vs Guildford Flames – Saturday
The Elite League takes a break for the night as Glasgow Clan, sponsored by Aspray Glasgow West restore their Challenge Cup focus.
Guildford Flames are the team who stand in the way of Jason Morgan’s side as Clan look to go where no other Clan team has gone before – the Challenge Cup Final.
Here are the numbers to set the scene:
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It’s the fourth time Glasgow Clan will compete in the Challenge Cup Semi Finals, having done so previously in 2013, 2019 and 2020
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Guildford Flames are aiming for their second Challenge Cup final after reaching there in 2019, ending up on the losing side in a 2-1 defeat to Belfast Giants in Cardiff.
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Former Flame and Clan #7 Robert Lachowicz has four points from the three previous meetings with Guildford so far this season, picking up three goals and an assist
60
Percentage of wins for Guildford Flames in the Challenge Cup so far, winning six of their ten games in the competition, including both legs against Fife Flyers in the quarter final
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Number of Challenge Cup points picked up by Clan’s #23 Gary Haden so far in 2023/24, scoring four goals and five assists – the most of any Clan player so far.
85.26
Save percentage of Guildford netminder Taz Burman, the lowest of all Elite League goalies in the competition so far this season after seven appearances
6
Clan have won six of their games at home against Guildford Flames from 17 previous meetings. They’ve never won three at Braehead Arena against Paul Dixon’s side in the same season
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Tonight’s semi final first leg is the first time both clubs will meet in the Challenge Cup.
