Hockey / Owen's hat trick boosts yRochester Junior Americans over xIslanders Hockey Club, 8-3

Owen's hat trick boosts yRochester Junior Americans over xIslanders Hockey Club, 8-3

Date:  Source: Rochester Junior Americans

Bryan Owen netted a hat trick to lead yRochester Junior Americans over xIslanders Hockey Club, 8-3.

Owen notched his first tally 12:15 into the first period. He then added goals at 7:28 into the third and at 14:04 into the third.

The yRochester Junior Americans penalty box was a popular destination as the team totaled 15 minors and one major for 55 minutes in penalty time. yRochester Junior Americans surpassed its season average of 23.0 penalty minutes per game. yRochester Junior Americans forced xIslanders Hockey Club goalie Harrison Vangellow to work between the pipes, taking 55 shots. yRochester Junior Americans' defensemen played an important role in the offense, chipping in two goals.

yRochester Junior Americans also got points from Mikel Williams, who also grabbed one goal and five assists. Others who scored for yRochester Junior Americans included William Shaffer, who had two and Kyle Gannon and Theodore Lauer, who scored one goal each. Other players who recorded assists for yRochester Junior Americans were Thomas Grammatico, who had four and Gustaf Warnelius, Bernie Lynch, and Said Khamidov, who contributed one a piece.

yRochester Junior Americans was unable to stop xIslanders Hockey Club from sending pucks towards the net, and xIslanders Hockey Club eventually piled up 41 shots on goal. xIslanders Hockey Club had trouble converting on the power play advantage, managing just two goals on 10 chances. xIslanders Hockey Club could not stay out of the penalty box, as the team accrued 30 minutes in penalties during the game.

xIslanders Hockey Club was helped by Eric Legere, who registered one goal. Legere scored 13:35 into the first period to make the score 1-1. xIslanders Hockey Club also had goals scored by Brent Barber and Dan Serafini, who each put in one. In addition, xIslanders Hockey Club received assists from Andrew Newis and Korey Wilson, who each chipped in one.

Doyle Kinnear made 38 saves for yRochester Junior Americans on 41 shots. yRochester Junior Americans registered two goals on four power play opportunities. Vangellow rejected 47 shots on goal for xIslanders Hockey Club.