Hockey / Mars beats Penn-Trafford 3-2 after comeback scare

Mars beats Penn-Trafford 3-2 after comeback scare

Date:  Source: PIHL Penn Trafford Warriors

Penn-Trafford tried its best to erase a two-goal deficit, but Mars would not be denied the victory and hung on to win, 3-2.

Mars made the score 3-1 on a goal by William Scurci at 4:26 in the third period, and Penn-Trafford got as close as 3-2 when Samuel Costellic scored 4:38 into the third period.

Scurci had a great game for Mars, netting two goals.

Mars' offense operated below its season average. Mars averages 6.3 goals per game. Mars' offense rang up 41 shots on Penn-Trafford's net.

Mars also got a goal from Keaton Hanna as well. Other players who recorded assists for Mars were Jonathan Kowalkowski, who had one.

Penn-Trafford was helped by Tyler Hufnagel, who had one goal. Hufnagel scored on the power play 15:30 into the first period to make the score 1-1. Penn-Trafford had gained a power play chance when Ryan Wasylson was whistled for roughing. Nathan Mickey assisted on the tally. Penn-Trafford additionally got points from Costellic, who also finished with one goal and one assist. In addition, Penn-Trafford received assists from Thomas Byrne, who had one.

Mars' Tyler Spreng stopped 15 shots out of the 17 that he faced. Mars incurred eight minutes in penalty time with four minors. Alec Pevornik made 38 saves for Penn-Trafford on 41 shots. Penn-Trafford incurred eight minutes in penalty time with four minors.