Michael House netted a hat trick to lead New York over Roc City, 8-1.
House notched his first tally 12:28 into the first period. He then added goals at 14:55 into the first and at 16:15 into the second.
New York was led by goalie Stephen Mundinger, who finished with 41 saves while allowing one goal. Mundinger certainly lowered his goals against average, which was 2.27 entering the contest.
New York pulled out the victory even though it was hit with 47 penalty minutes.
New York forced Roc City’s goalies to work without much rest, racking up 56 shots and forcing 48 saves. Ian Stahl made 19 stops and Quinton Rose made 29. New York stifled Roc City’s power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man. New York’s goal total was higher than its season average. New York averages 4.8 goals per game.
New York additionally got points from Robert Kalata, who also registered one goal and two assists, Jimmy Warrick, who also finished with two goals and two assists to lead the team in points, and Ricky Regala, who also tallied one goal and two assists. New York also got a goal from Nicholas Lermer as well. Other players who recorded assists for New York were Eric Hewitt, Sam Shaheen, Jerome Emanuel, Corey Rees, and Nick Jean-Louis, who each chipped in one.
Roc City racked up the penalties in the contest, and ended with eight minors and one major for 41 minutes in penalty time. Roc City had been averaging 21.0 minutes in penalties per game. Roc City could not produce up to its normal offensive output. Roc City averages 3.2 goals per game. Roc City’s offense rang up 42 shots on New York’s net.
New York registered two goals on four power play opportunities. New York ran into serious disciplinary problems during the contest, and Emanuel was ejected from the game. Roc City registered zero goals on seven power play opportunities.
