GAME RECAP

Kennedy nets hat trick, leads M2 Temple University to 10-1 win over M2 Monmouth University

FSZ-NE Phantoms Sat, Nov 01, 2014

Stephen Kennedy netted a hat trick to lead M2 Temple University over M2 Monmouth University, 10-1.

Kennedy's first goal came 6:29 into the first period. He then added goals at 11:43 into the third and at 16:07 into the third.

M2 Temple University led 4-0 after the opening frame the first period and maintained a healthy margin after.

M2 Temple University was led by goalie Scott Salamon, who finished with 34 saves while allowing one goal. Salamon managed to improve on his goals against average, which stood at 4.25 prior to the game.

M2 Temple University's penalty box was a popular destination as the team totaled six minors and one major for 27 minutes in penalty time. M2 Temple University surpassed its season average of 19.0 penalty minutes per game. M2 Temple University outdid its season average for goals scored. M2 Temple University averages 4.5 goals per game. M2 Temple University put 45 shots on net during the contest, more than the 0.3 it averages per game.

M2 Temple University also got points from Brady ODonnell, who also finished with one goal and one assist, David Brewer, who also grabbed one goal and one assist, Jason Lombardi, who also had one goal and one assist, and Cody Vassa, who also finished with one goal and one assist. Steven Luongo also scored for M2 Temple University. More assists for M2 Temple University came via Devon Thomas and Alex Kempinski, who each chipped in one and Patrick Hanrahan and Ryan Dumbach, who contributed three each.

M2 Monmouth University managed to stay out of the box better than usual, tallying one minor for 12 minutes in penalty time. M2 Monmouth University ended up below its season average of 18.0 penalty minutes per game. M2 Monmouth University did not reach the goal total it has come to expect this season. M2 Monmouth University averages 3.9 goals per game. M2 Monmouth University's offense rang up 35 shots on M2 Temple University's net.

M2 Temple University registered zero goals on one power play opportunities. For M2 Temple University, Aron Litostanski was ejected from the game. Stephen Bonora rejected 35 shots on goal for M2 Monmouth University. M2 Monmouth University registered one goal on eight power play opportunities.