The Markham Royals used a sparkling performance by Marcus Semiao to take down the Buffalo Jr. Sabres, as the netminder did not allow a goal in Markham’s 6-0 shutout victory.
Tyson Bruce had a great game for the Royals, netting two goals. Bruce found the back of the net 16:41 into the first period to make the score 1-0 Markham and again while on the power play 11:26 into the third to make the score 4-0 Markham.
Markham excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in 11 chances. The Royals was steadier on the defensive front than they have been for much of this season. Markham averages 2.5 goals allowed per game. The Royals kept Buffalo’s goalie busy throughout the game, and Tucker Weppner made 34 saves on 40 shots. Markham bested its season scoring average. The Royals average 3.8 goals per game. Markham was forced to rely heavily on their penalty kill unit throughout the game, as it racked up 26 penalty minutes.
Markham additionally got points from Aaron Spivak, who also finished with one goal and one assist. Markham also got a goal from Hudson Michaelis as well. Other players who recorded assists for Markham were Cooper Hyman, Sean Perichak, Trevor Abbot, Nick Thomakos, and Marco Azzano, who contributed one each and Brendan Valko, Brandon Washer, and Rylee St. Onge, who each chipped in two.
The Jr. Sabres’ offense operated below their season average. Buffalo averages 4.2 goals per game. The Jr. Sabres could not stay out of the penalty box, as the team accrued 20 minutes in penalties during the game.
Semiao rejected 30 shots on goal for the Royals. Markham registered three goals on eight power play opportunities. Buffalo ran into serious disciplinary problems during the contest, and Christian DiFelice was ejected from the game.
The Markham Royals used a sparkling performance by Marcus Semiao to take down the Buffalo Jr. Sabres, as the netminder did not allow a goal in Markham’s 6-0 shutout victory.
Tyson Bruce had a great game for the Royals, netting two goals. Bruce found the back of the net 16:41 into the first period to make the score 1-0 Markham and again while on the power play 11:26 into the third to make the score 4-0 Markham.
Markham excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in 11 chances. The Royals was steadier on the defensive front than they have been for much of this season. Markham averages 2.5 goals allowed per game. The Royals kept Buffalo’s goalie busy throughout the game, and Tucker Weppner made 34 saves on 40 shots. Markham bested its season scoring average. The Royals average 3.8 goals per game. Markham was forced to rely heavily on their penalty kill unit throughout the game, as it racked up 26 penalty minutes.
Markham additionally got points from Aaron Spivak, who also finished with one goal and one assist. Markham also got a goal from Hudson Michaelis as well. Other players who recorded assists for Markham were Cooper Hyman, Sean Perichak, Trevor Abbot, Nick Thomakos, and Marco Azzano, who contributed one each and Brendan Valko, Brandon Washer, and Rylee St. Onge, who each chipped in two.
The Jr. Sabres’ offense operated below their season average. Buffalo averages 4.2 goals per game. The Jr. Sabres could not stay out of the penalty box, as the team accrued 20 minutes in penalties during the game.
Semiao rejected 30 shots on goal for the Royals. Markham registered three goals on eight power play opportunities. Buffalo ran into serious disciplinary problems during the contest, and Christian DiFelice was ejected from the game.
