Hunter Canestra netted a hat trick to lead Boyertown over OJR, 11-4.
Canestra got on the scoresheet 44 seconds into the first period. He then added goals at 14:55 into the first and at 1:53 into the second.Boyertown put up an impenetrable defensive front on the penalty kill, and did not allow OJR to score on any of its three power plays. Boyertown kept OJR's goalie busy throughout the game, and Zach Shepker made 24 saves on 35 shots. Boyertown found the back of the net more times than it usually has this season. This season, Boyertown averages 7.0 goals per contest. Team's forwards weren't the only contributers offensively, and the team's defensemen showcased their scoring touch with six goals.
Boyertown additionally got points from Chris Moccia, who also registered one goal and two assists, Owen Sheppard, who also had one goal and one assist, and Bransen Mackey, who also tallied two goals and one assist. Others who scored for Boyertown included Kaitlyn McKee, Daniel Moyer, Jake Harmon, and Tyler Crouthamel, who scored one goal each. Other players who recorded assists for Boyertown were Ricky Gerhart, who had one, Dominic DiCesare, who had two, and Sean McGinley, who had three.
OJR forced Boyertown's goaltenders to work without much rest, taking 33 shots and forcing 29 saves. Brandon Benson made 29 stops and Troy Viola made zero. OJR did not reach the goal total it has come to expect this season. OJR puts an average of 6.1 pucks into the net per game.
OJR was helped by Johnny Kettelle, who tallied one goal. Kettelle scored 11:40 into the first period to make the score 3-1 Boyertown. OJR also got points from Austin Mourar, who also registered one goal and one assist to lead the team in points. OJR also had goals scored by Tyler Winget and Conner Patania, who each put in one. In addition, OJR received assists from Delano Gordie, Ryan ONeil, Shawn Fowler, and Andrew Gibson, who each chipped in one.
Boyertown incurred 10 minutes in penalty time with five minors. OJR incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors.