Rockford Copiskey had two goals and one assist to lead Pikes Peak Miners 18U to a 5-2 victory over Lockport Express 18U.
Copiskey scored at zero seconds into the first period to make the score 1-0 Pikes Peak Miners 18U and again while 3:08 into the third to make the score 4-0 Pikes Peak Miners 18U.
Pikes Peak Miners 18U forced Lockport Express 18U goalie Sam Milne to work between the pipes, taking 39 shots. Pikes Peak Miners 18U could not stay out of the penalty box, as the team accrued 16 minutes in penalties during the game.
Ethan Daniels also scored for Pikes Peak Miners 18U. In addition, Pikes Peak Miners 18U received assists from Calvon Boots and Trevor Paradise, who contributed one each.
Pikes Peak Miners 18U’s defense shut down Lockport Express 18U’s forwards for much of the game, and Lockport Express 18U got off only 14 shots during the contest. Lockport Express 18U found itself short handed often, totaling 16 penalty minutes and allowing two power plays.
Lockport Express 18U was led by Justin Kirisits, who had one goal. Kirisits scored 13:17 into the third period to make the score 4-2 Pikes Peak Miners 18U. Christian Buczek picked up the assist. Lockport Express 18U also got a goal from Michael Miller as well. More assists for Lockport Express 18U came via Kyle Sroka, who had one.
Pikes Peak Miners 18U’s Ty Bever stopped 12 shots out of the 14 that he faced. Milne rejected 34 shots on goal for Lockport Express 18U. Lockport Express 18U registered zero goals on two power play opportunities.
