Hockey / Sottenella, Harmon lead Boyertown over OJR, 8-3

Sottenella, Harmon lead Boyertown over OJR, 8-3


Behind one goal and three assists from Casey Sottenella and two goals and one assist from Jake Harmon, Boyertown downed OJR 8-3.

Sottenella scored 11:49 into the first period to make the score 3-1 Boyertown. Daniel Moyer picked up the assist. Harmon scored the first of his two goals at 12:36 into the first period to make the score 4-1 Boyertown. Bransen Mackey assisted on the tally. Harmon's next tally made the score 5-2 Boyertown with 12:39 left in the second period. Dominic DiCesare picked up the assist.

Boyertown's penalty kill was spotless, allowing no goals on five OJR power plays. Boyertown forced OJR goalie Patrick ONeill to work between the pipes, taking 46 shots. Boyertown got an offensive boost from its blueliners, who contributed four goals during the game.

Boyertown also got points from Sean McGinley, who also had two goals and one assist, Owen Sheppard, who also registered one goal and one assist, Mackey, who also tallied one goal and two assists, and Harmon, who also had two goals and one assist. Boyertown also got a goal from Dylan Marlowe as well. In addition, Boyertown received assists from Leo Richards, who had one.

OJR stifled Boyertown's power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man. OJR was held below its usual level of production. OJR averages 6.1 goals per game. OJR's defensemen played an important role in the offense, chipping in two goals. OJR found itself short handed often, totaling 26 penalty minutes and allowing seven power plays.

OJR was led by Austin Mourar, who racked up two goals and one assist. Mourar scored the first of his two goals at 5:08 into the first period to make the score 1-1. Ryan ONeil assisted on the tally. Mourar's next tally made the score 5-3 Boyertown with 16:08 left in the third period. Tyler Winget picked up the assist. OJR additionally got points from ONeil, who also registered one goal and one assist.

Troy Viola recorded 18 saves for Boyertown. Boyertown incurred 22 minutes in penalty time with six minors. Patrick ONeill made 38 saves for OJR on 46 shots.