Lockport and New York were evenly matched throughout their contest, but Lockport made the most of its opportunities and won, 4-3.
Neither team gained more than a one-goal lead, and Christopher Gasiewicz’s goal in the third period proved to be the difference maker.
Lockport’s penalty kill excelled, as Lockport gave up zero goals despite allowing six power plays.
Lockport was led by Gasiewicz, who grabbed one goal. Gasiewicz scored 17:59 into the third period to make the score 4-3 Lockport. Ryan Logar picked up the assist.
Lockport racked up the penalties in the contest, and ended with nine minors and two majors for 68 minutes in penalty time. Lockport surpassed its season average of 39.0 penalty minutes per game. Lockport stifled New York’s power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man. Lockport kept New York’s goalie busy throughout the game, and Stephen Mundinger made 32 saves on 36 shots.
Lockport additionally got points from Gibson Stuart, who also finished with one goal and one assist to lead the team in points. Lockport also had goals scored by Jordan Pocobello and Mark Friol, who each put in one.
New York forced its penalty killing units to work especially hard during the game, picking up 13 minors and one major for 41 minutes in penalty time. New York had been averaging 25.0 minutes in penalties per game. New York’s penalty kill was spotless, allowing no goals on nine Lockport power plays.
New York was helped by Ricky Regala, who tallied one goal. Regala scored 18:29 into the second period to make the score 3-2 New York. Jimmy Warrick provided the assist. New York also got points from Warrick, who also registered one goal and one assist. Robert Kalata also scored for New York. More assists for New York came via Sam Shaheen, who had two and Daniel Backstrom, who had three.
Tim Schiess made 26 saves for Lockport on 29 shots.
