Hampton Roads Whalers uses early goal to top East Coast Ea...
Date: Mar 2, 2014
Portland Jr Pirates took the lead against xHampton Roads Whalers in the first period and maintained it until the end of the game to secure a tight 3-1 victory.
Portland Jr Pirates took over the lead for good with a goal by Jason Michaud at 4:19 in the first period. Fabio Klaey provided the assist.Portland Jr Pirates' Ryan Simoneau was a brick wall in net, as he came up with 27 saves and let only one puck past him. Simoneau managed to improve on his goals against average, which stood at 5.39 prior to the game.
Portland Jr Pirates was led by Dalton OConnor, who grabbed one goal. OConnor scored 19:46 into the first period to make the score 2-0 Portland Jr Pirates. Bobby Crawford assisted on the tally.
Portland Jr Pirates forced xHampton Roads Whalers goalie Chase Wilson to work between the pipes, taking 32 shots.
Portland Jr Pirates also got a goal from Carmine Totillo as well. In addition, Portland Jr Pirates received assists from Timothy Storey, who had one.
xHampton Roads Whalers was held below its usual level of production. xHampton Roads Whalers averages 4.3 goals per game.
xHampton Roads Whalers was led by Michael Addison, who scored the team's only goal. Addison scored on the power play 1:43 into the second period to make the score 2-1 Portland Jr Pirates. xHampton Roads Whalers had gained a power play chance when Ross Scherma was whistled for interference. Alexander Brissette picked up the assist.
Portland Jr Pirates incurred 10 minutes in penalty time with five minors. Wilson recorded 29 saves for xHampton Roads Whalers. xHampton Roads Whalers incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors.