Adelaide Adrenaline head West for a face off against the Perth Thunder!

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The weekend marks the first clash between Adelaide and Perth in the 2025 season.

Adelaide will be looking to climb the ladder with their current 1-7-02 record to pass the Central Coast Rhinos who are ahead by four points.

Perth are tied with the Melbourne Mustangs at second with 19 points, holding a 6-3-01 record.

It was a turning point for Adelaide when they split their games with the Canberra Braves to claim their first win of the season at the brand-new AIS Arena last weekend.

Adelaide will have to shut down Perth’s offensive attack and deny easy access to attacks, especially with Yu Hikosaka on the top-line leading the league with 27 points consisting
of 16 goals and 11 assists.

The Adrenaline have to capitalise on puck possession, making sure they withhold Perth’s pressure to be able to skate with the puck for scoring opportunities.

Finding the back of the net has been a struggle for Adelaide – their average goals per game at three despite averaging 30 shots on goals every game - so defense will be crucial as they look to deliver results and a successful performance to secure much-needed points.

Adelaide will be aiming to add on last weekend’s breakthrough as they get ready for their first match-up against the Thunder.