THE NUMBERS GAME: Clan @ Dundee Stars – Saturday

Only one game to focus on for the Glasgow Clan, sponsored by Aspray Glasgow West this weekend and it’s an away trip to face Dundee Stars.

It’s been a more relaxing schedule after the hectic festive period so all eyes are on Tayside and, as ever, we’ve got some numbers for you to set the scene.

900

Clan’s #7 Robert Lachowicz is expected to make his 900th appearance in all Elite League competitions against the Stars

10

Number of days since Clan’s last visit to Dundee when they won 4-3 after penalty shots at Dundee Ice Arena on 3rd January.

9

Clan’s #9 Charlie Combs picked up a “Gordie Howe” hat-trick on his last visit to Dundee when he scored (twice), picked up an assist and was involved in a fight with Stars captain Drydn Dow.

6

Number of home defeats for Dundee Stars in their last eight home games, beating Belfast Giants (3-2 PS) and Fife Flyers (10-1) in their last two games at Dundee Ice Arena in 2023

2

Number of wins each for both teams in their four meetings so far this season, with each team winning one at home and one on the road

7

Dundee’s Ryan Valentini is the top points scorer in this fixture so far this season, with three goals and four assists to his name in games against the Clan, with Gary Haden, Clan’s #23, right behind him with six points (3+3)

14.56

Dundee Stars have the worst average penalty minutes per game of all ten Elite League teams.  By comparison, Clan average 10.44 per game.

41

Number of games since either team recorded a shutout in this fixture, a record that goes back to 31st December 2017 when Clan defeated Dundee 6-0 at Braehead Arena