Florida Eels uses early goal to top Tampa Bay Juniors, 2-0
Date: Mar 2, 2014
Undaunted by a two-goal deficit, Florida Eels battled back to claim a 3-2 victory over Tampa Bay Juniors.
Florida Eels never led in the game until netting the game winner. Florida Eels fell behind 2-0 after a goal by Tampa Bay Juniors' Kastle Birch at 3:30 in the second period. Florida Eels knotted things up at 2-2 on a goal by Zachary Boyle at 11:44 in the second period. Florida Eels got the game winner at 3:53 in the third period on a goal by Boyle.
Clayton Boyd had one goal and two assists to lead Florida Eels. Boyd scored 6:48 into the second period to make the score 2-1 Tampa Bay Juniors. Jordan Court provided the assist.
Florida Eels stifled Tampa Bay Juniors' power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man. Florida Eels' offense rang up 37 shots on Tampa Bay Juniors' net.
Florida Eels also got a goal from Alec Vyverberg as well.
Tampa Bay Juniors excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in three chances. Tampa Bay Juniors kept Florida Eels' goalie busy throughout the game, and Rlley Hynes made 36 saves on 38 shots.
Tampa Bay Juniors was helped by Trey Stern, who racked up one goal. Stern scored 1:08 into the first period to make the score 1-0 Tampa Bay Juniors. More assists for Tampa Bay Juniors came via Saveliy Morozov and Jonathan Grodzki, who contributed one a piece.
Florida Eels incurred eight minutes in penalty time with four minors. Jake Cuthbertson rejected 34 shots on goal for Tampa Bay Juniors. Tampa Bay Juniors incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors.