Volume, Efficiency, and the Art of Bouncing Back
Alaina Giampietro's numbers reveal a player who has never stopped putting herself in position to be successful.
While much of the talk about Alaina Giampietro’s time at Robert Morris University focuses on her role in bringing the program back to life, her stats tell the story of a player who knows how to create offence. She has a rare ability to combine massive shot volume with a consistent scoring touch.
Alaina’s value to the Colonials isn’t just about being on the ice. It is about her relentless drive to the net that keeps opposing defences on their toes for sixty minutes.
My full conversation with Alaina Giampietro is available now on YouTube.
The Power of Volume
In today’s game, shot volume is a great way to see who is actually driving play. For Alaina, shooting is her identity. Two recent series show this perfectly: her performances against Lindenwood and Delaware.
RMU wrapped their season with a series against both Lindenwood and Delaware. Against Lindenwood, Alaina put up 21 shots over three games. She followed that up with an 18-shot performance in three games against Delaware. Averaging six to seven shots per game is a huge workload, but by putting the puck on net that often, she creates a ripple effect. It leads to more rebounds, more scoring chances in front of the net, and it eventually wears down the opposing goalie.
Alaina hits the ice with an unmatched confidence, which directly contributes to the high volume of shots. She knows where to be to receive the puck and how to free up space to open up opportunities.
The 10% Mark: Consistency and Bouncing Back
The most impressive part of Alaina’s production is how steady she is. Scoring in hockey can be up and down, but Alaina has found a baseline that she hits year after year.
In her first season with the program, Alaina recorded 17 goals on 172 shots, which is a 9.9% shooting percentage. She then dealt with an injury in 2024-25 that limited her to just 11 games. During that stretch, her efficiency dipped to 7.3% as she worked to return to full speed. However, her 2025-26 season has been a perfect example of both her skill and how to bounce back.
This season, Alaina got right back to her elite pace. She recorded 17 goals on 165 shots (10.3%). The fact that she matched her freshman goal total with seven fewer shots shows just how elite her offensive instincts really are, and how much of a threat she can be on each shift.
Growth as a Leader
Taking on the role of a captain this year has clearly influenced her game. While she still shoots a lot, she seems even more intentional about where those shots come from. She has evolved from a high-energy rookie into a smart offensive leader who isn’t afraid to get into the tough areas of the ice to finish plays.
For RMU, having a captain who can basically guarantee a 10% return on nearly 200 shots a season is a massive advantage.
Over her tenure with Robert Morris University, Alaina Giampietro has left a blueprint for what a modern offensive leader truly looks like. She didn’t just help relaunch a program but also defined its production standards. By combining relentless volume with a veteran’s efficiency, Alaina has ensured that her time in a Colonials jersey will be remembered as one of the most reliable scoring threats in the AHA.
My full conversation with Alaina Giampietro is available now on YouTube.
By the Numbers: Alaina’s Shooting Profile
2023-24: 17 goals | 172 shots | 9.9%
2024-25*: 3 goals | 41 shots | 7.3%
2025-26 (Captain): 17 goals | 165 shots | 10.3%
*Season shortened to 11 games due to injury.