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Date: Mar 2, 2014
Andrew Slawiak had a standout game with 25 saves, and the Palm Beach Hawks Hawks beat Hampton Roads Whalers 2-1.
Palm Beach Hawks was sparked by Ryan Kushay, who finished with one goal. Kushay scored 21:41 into the second period to make the score 2-1 Palm Beach Hawks. Tyler McConnell picked up the assist.
Hampton Roads Whalers was unable to stop the Hawks from sending pucks towards the net, and Palm Beach Hawks eventually piled up 43 shots on goal.
Palm Beach Hawks additionally got points from Owen Harris, who also racked up one goal and one assist to lead the team in points. In addition, Palm Beach Hawks received assists from Christopher Emma and Kyle Berzner, who contributed one a piece.
Hampton Roads Whalers put up an impenetrable defensive front on the penalty kill, and did not allow the Hawks to score on any of their six power plays. Hampton Roads Whalers' offense operated below it season average. Hampton Roads Whalers puts an average of 4.4 pucks into the net per game.
Hampton Roads Whalers was led by Jeremy Wilson, who scored the team's only goal. Wilson scored 12:36 into the first period to make the score 1-0 Hampton Roads Whalers. Joseph Paul provided the assist.
Palm Beach Hawks incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors. Zachary Alvarado made 41 saves for Hampton Roads Whalers on 43 shots. Hampton Roads Whalers totaled 19 minutes in penalty time with seven minors and one major and went 0-for-1 on the power play.