Hockey / Penn-Trafford holds on for 7-5 win against Norwin

Penn-Trafford holds on for 7-5 win against Norwin

Date:  Source: PIHL Penn Trafford Warriors

Penn-Trafford survived a determined comeback attempt by Norwin on the way to a 7-5 win.

A goal by Samuel Costellic put Penn-Trafford up 6-0 in the second period, but Norwin pulled to within two on Donovan Orlosky's tally 12:18 into the third period.

Thomas Byrne was all over the ice for Penn-Trafford, as he tallied one goal and four assists in the win. Byrne scored 7:56 into the first period to make the score 2-0 Penn-Trafford. Nathan Mickey provided the assist.

Norwin was unable to stop Penn-Trafford from sending pucks towards the net, and Penn-Trafford eventually piled up 43 shots on goal. Penn-Trafford surpassed its usual scoring output this season. Penn-Trafford has scored at the pace of 3.4 goals per game during the current campaign.

Penn-Trafford additionally got points from Mickey, who also finished with three goals and one assist. Others who scored for Penn-Trafford included Matthew Simkovic and Tyler Hufnagel, who each put in one. In addition, Penn-Trafford received assists from Nicholas Gismondi, who had two and Benjamin Lasich, Brady Geyer, and Ryan Panza, who contributed one each.

Norwin excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in three chances. Norwin outdid its season average for goals scored. Norwin averages 1.9 goal per game.

Norwin also had goals scored by Michael DAndrea and Bryce Hegedus, who scored one goal each. More assists for Norwin came via David Hendler, who had three and Alex Borowski, Daniel Kiester, and Brendan Poe, who each chipped in two.

Alec Pevornik recorded 24 saves for Penn-Trafford. Penn-Trafford incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors. Anthony Barca made 36 saves for Norwin on 43 shots. Norwin incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors.