Maine tried to dig itself out of a two-goal hole, but Roc City held on for a 6-5 victory.
Roc City made the score 6-4 on a goal by Sam Cammilleri at 11:51 in the third period, and Maine got as close as 6-5 when Noel Fischer scored 13:54 into the third period.
With two goals and seven assists between them, Anthony DePetres and Cammilleri teamed up to power Roc City’s offense. DePetres grabbed one goal and four assists and Cammilleri also notched one goal and three assists.
Roc City forced Maine goalie Robson Stewart to work between the pipes, taking 35 shots. Roc City found the back of the net more times than it usually has this season. Roc City averages 3.5 goals per game.
Roc City additionally got points from Joey Saraceni, who also had two goals and one assist and Cammilleri, who also finished with one goal and three assists. Roc City also had goals scored by Cameron Clark and Jesse Orenius, who each put in one. In addition, Roc City received assists from Joseph Gardner, who had two and Aiden Conolly and Bryan Moscicki, who each chipped in one.
Maine outdid its season average for goals scored. This season, Maine averages 2.6 goals per contest. Maine got an offensive boost from its blueliners, who contributed two goals during the game. Maine could not stay out of the penalty box, as the team accrued 28 minutes in penalties during the game.
Maine also got points from Zach Gagne, who also registered two goals and one assist and Matt Jerome, who also tallied one goal and two assists. Other players who recorded assists for Maine were Hunter Morgan, who had two and Dylan Farrell- Reny and Eric Profenno, who contributed one each.
Justin Nevinger made 24 saves for Roc City on 29 shots. Roc City incurred 10 minutes in penalty time with five minors. Stewart rejected 29 shots on goal for Maine. Maine registered one goal on three power play opportunities. Maine ran into serious disciplinary problems during the contest, and Ryder Parkhurst was ejected from the game.
