Hockey / Penn-Trafford outlasts Plum, 4-2

Penn-Trafford outlasts Plum, 4-2

Date:  Source: PIHL Penn Trafford Warriors

Penn-Trafford gutted out a close 4-2 win against Plum.

Each team kept the other at bay throughout the game, and Joseph Gismondi secured the win for Penn-Trafford with a goal in the third period.

Penn-Trafford was led by Gismondi, who finished with one goal and one assist. Gismondi scored 14:22 into the third period to make the score 3-2 Penn-Trafford. Thomas Byrne picked up the assist.

Penn-Trafford additionally got points from Nathan Mickey, who also had one goal and one assist to lead the team in points. Penn-Trafford also had goals scored by Matthew Simkovic and Justin Proskin, who each put in one. In addition, Penn-Trafford received assists from Jesse Cox, who had one.

Plum's penalty kill was spotless, allowing no goals on seven Penn-Trafford power plays. Plum could not produce up to its normal offensive output. Plum puts an average of 4.4 pucks into the net per game. Plum forced Penn-Trafford goalie Alec Pevornik to work between the pipes, taking 48 shots.

Plum was helped by Nolan Puhala, who racked up one goal. Puhala scored 10:08 into the first period to make the score 1-0 Plum. Anthony Borriello provided the assist. Plum also got a goal from Zach Keller as well. More assists for Plum came via Domenic Borriello, who had one.

Penn-Trafford's Pevornik stopped 46 shots out of the 48 that he faced. Penn-Trafford incurred 12 minutes in penalty time with six minors. Sergio Benitez rejected 19 shots on goal for Plum. Plum incurred 32 minutes in penalty time with six minors.