Timothy Evans made 42 saves to complete the shutout and led Syracuse to a 4-0 win against Lockport.
Syracuse was sparked by Christian Paradiso, who finished with one goal. Paradiso scored 7:32 into the first period to make the score 1-0 Syracuse. Nate Walker provided the assist.
Syracuse’s penalty kill was spotless, allowing no goals on four Lockport power plays. Syracuse featured an improved defense during the game. Syracuse averages 2.9 goals allowed per game. Syracuse forced Lockport goalie Sal Stalteri to work between the pipes, taking 35 shots.
Syracuse additionally got points from Nicholas Sanborn, who also tallied one goal and one assist and Raymond Falso, who also registered one goal and one assist. Syracuse also got a goal from Hunter Soden as well. Other players who recorded assists for Syracuse were Kelsey Head, Tucker Bartenslager, and Raymond Rowe, who contributed one each.
Lockport could not produce up to its normal offensive output. Lockport averages 4.4 goals per game. Lockport’s offense rang up 42 shots on Syracuse’s net.
Syracuse incurred 14 minutes in penalty time with seven minors. Stalteri recorded 31 saves for Lockport. Lockport incurred 16 minutes in penalty time with eight minors.
