New York’s Eric Hewitt scored 3:02 into overtime to beat Roc City, 5-4 (OT).
New York got the win behind a great game by Hewitt, who had two goals and two assists. Hewitt scored the first of his two goals at 19:55 into the first period to make the score 2-2. Michael House provided the assist. Hewitt’s next tally made the score 5-4 New York with 16:58 left in overtime. Jimmy Warrick picked up the assist.
New York forced Roc City goalie Quinton Rose to work between the pipes, taking 43 shots. Team’s forwards weren’t the only contributers offensively, and the team’s defensemen showcased their scoring touch with two goals.
New York additionally got points from Robert Kalata, who also tallied one goal and two assists, Warrick, who also racked up one goal and three assists, and House, who also registered one goal and two assists.
Roc City forced New York’s netminders to work between the pipes, ripping 40 shots and forcing 36 saves. Stephen Mundinger made 21 stops and Lane Gregory made 15.
New York incurred 20 minutes in penalty time with 10 minors. Quinton Rose made 38 saves for Roc City on 43 shots. Roc City incurred 20 minutes in penalty time with 10 minors.
