Kruszewski's hat trick boosts Bethel Park over Shaler, 8-4

Tyler Kruszewski lifted Bethel Park to an 8-4 victory with a hat trick against Shaler.

Kruszewski got on the scoresheet 6:05 into the first period. He then added goals at 3:12 into the second and at 8:16 into the second.

Shaler was unable to stop Bethel Park from sending pucks towards the net, and Bethel Park eventually piled up 33 shots on goal. Bethel Park's goal total was higher than its season average. This season, Bethel Park averages 3.1 goals per contest. Bethel Park's penalty kill was ineffective, and let in two goals to Shaler's power play unit. Bethel Park's defensemen played an important role in the offense, chipping in two goals.

Bethel Park additionally got points from Evan Oakley, who also had one goal and one assist, Logan Chorney, who also grabbed one goal and three assists, and Jack Wagner, who also finished with one goal and one assist. Bethel Park also had goals scored by Gavin Plotz and Jeffrey Bele, who scored one goal each. In addition, Bethel Park received assists from George Tomko, who had two and Ryan Phelps, Christopher Toth, Carson Zaremski, Adam Kusluch, and Antonio Esposito, who contributed one each.

Shaler was helped by Justin Yuiska, who registered one goal. Yuiska scored 9:32 into the second period to make the score 5-3 Bethel Park. Joshua Brantner picked up the assist. Shaler also got points from Brantner, who also racked up one goal and one assist to lead the team in points. Others who scored for Shaler included Michael Fuchs and Alex Ficorilli, who each put in one. More assists for Shaler came via Norman Riffner, Nathan Boch, Matthew Bosack, Damian Deltondo, and Cameron Bardsley, who each chipped in one.

William Lowe rejected 20 shots on goal for Bethel Park. Bethel Park incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors. Paul Zalakar recorded 25 saves for Shaler. Shaler incurred 36 minutes in penalty time with three minors. For Shaler, Mitchell Werry was ejected from the game.