Hockey / Quinlan leads Atlanta Junior Knights over Potomac Patriots, 5-1

Quinlan leads Atlanta Junior Knights over Potomac Patriots, 5-1

Date:  Source: EJHL Atlanta Junior Knights

Atlanta Junior Knights had a three-goal lead after two periods and cruised the rest of the way en route to a 5-1 win over Potomac Patriots.

Atlanta Junior Knights got the win on the strength of a great game by Chase Quinlan, who had one goal and two assists. Quinlan scored 7:22 into the first period to make the score 2-0 Atlanta Junior Knights. Chrs Huntington picked up the assist.

Atlanta Junior Knights was led by goalie Shawn Horton, who finished with 25 saves while allowing one goal. Horton managed to improve on his goals against average, which stood at 4.06 prior to the game.

Atlanta Junior Knights' offense rang up 57 shots on Potomac Patriots' net. Atlanta Junior Knights was ineffective while on the power play, as it was held to one goal off of 10 man advantages.

Atlanta Junior Knights also got points from Caleb Santa Maria, who also registered two goals and two assists to lead the team in points. Atlanta Junior Knights also had goals scored by Tanner Lindsey and Christian Griffin, who scored one goal each. More assists for Atlanta Junior Knights came via Josh Weakland, who had two and Toby Sparks and Brendan Buckley, who contributed one a piece.

Atlanta Junior Knights incurred four minutes in penalty time with two minors. Potomac Patriots' Ryan Framinan stopped 52 shots out of the 57 that he faced. Potomac Patriots incurred 16 minutes in penalty time with eight minors.