After outscoring its opponents 27-9 during a 4-0 start to the season, the Southern Regional ice hockey team had Christmas Day off and seemed to lose its scoring touch under the tree, going 1-4 during its next five games and scoring only four goals.

“Numbers don’t lie,” said coach Dan Wasilewski, whose Rams lost their fourth game in 15 days when they fell short against Wall Township, 3-2, on Jan. 10. “It’s funny.