Three periods of regulation and an overtime session were not enough to settle matters as Roc City defeated Lockport in a shootout 3-2 (3-1 SO).
The two teams needed five turns to complete the shootout. Lockport’s shootout goal was scored by Kurt Villani. Roc City also got shootout goals from Cameron Clark and Sam Cammilleri.
Roc City’s penalty kill was spotless, allowing no goals on four Lockport power plays. Roc City kept Lockport’s goalie busy throughout the game, and Tim Schiess made 37 saves on 40 shots.
Roc City was helped by Cammilleri, who tallied one goal. Cammilleri scored 19:55 into the second period to make the score 2-1 Roc City. Brandon Corey picked up the assist. Roc City additionally got points from Corey, who also had one goal and one assist to lead the team in points. More assists for Roc City came via Clark, Anthony DePetres, and Zach Bucholz, who contributed one each.
Lockport excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in five chances. Lockport’s offense operated below its season average. Lockport averages 5.0 goals per game. Lockport forced Roc City goalie Ian Stahl to work between the pipes, taking 45 shots.
Lockport was helped by Ryan Logar, who racked up one goal. Logar scored 9:44 into the second period to make the score 1-1. Christopher Gasiewicz assisted on the tally. Lockport also got a goal from Sam Rydzewski as well. Other players who recorded assists for Lockport were Jordan Pocobello, Fankie Bodami, and Devin Kasperek, who each chipped in one.
Roc City’s Stahl stopped 43 shots out of the 45 that he faced. Roc City incurred 14 minutes in penalty time with seven minors. Lockport incurred 16 minutes in penalty time with eight minors.
