Hockey / St. Catharines downs Buffalo, 3-0

St. Catharines downs Buffalo, 3-0

Date:  Source: GOJHL: Buffalo Regals

Brennan Feasey registered two points to lead the St. Catharines Falcons to a 3-0 victory over the Buffalo Regals.

St. Catharines put up an impenetrable defensive front on the penalty kill, and did not allow Buffalo to score on any of its four power plays. The Falcons could not produce up to they normal offensive output. St. Catharines puts an average of 5.1 pucks into the net per game. The Falcons' defensive play was more effective than usual against the Regals. St. Catharines averages 2.5 goals allowed per game. The Falcons forced Buffalo goalie Adam Dentico to work between the pipes, taking 52 shots.

St. Catharines also had goals scored by Ryan Stayner and Mitch Bursey, who scored one goal each. More assists for St. Catharines came via Brandon Cercone, who had two and Broderick Kelly, Ryan Doucette, and Cam Blakely, who each chipped in one.

The Regals did not reach the goal total they have come to expect this season. Buffalo averages 2.1 goals per game.

Jonathon D Ilario made 23 saves for St. Catharines on 23 shots. The Falcons incurred eight minutes in penalty time with four minors. Dentico recorded 49 saves for the Regals. Buffalo incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors.