Hampton Roads Whalers uses early goal to top East Coast Ea...
Date: Mar 2, 2014
John Ketzenberger made 39 saves to complete the shutout and led Hampton Roads Whalers to a 6-0 win against Atlanta Junior Knights.
The win by Hampton Roads Whalers clinched the best of three series at 2-0.
Hampton Roads Whalers' penalty kill excelled, as Hampton Roads Whalers gave up zero goals despite allowing eight power plays.
Hampton Roads Whalers stifled Atlanta Junior Knights' power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man. Hampton Roads Whalers' offense rang up 34 shots on Atlanta Junior Knights' net.
Hampton Roads Whalers was helped by Jared Gale, who registered one goal. Gale scored 14:53 into the first period to make the score 1-0 Hampton Roads Whalers. Jordan Shannon assisted on the tally. Hampton Roads Whalers also got points from Marcus Cassidy, who also finished with three goals and one assist to lead the team in points and Jeremy Wilson, who also grabbed one goal and two assists. Hampton Roads Whalers also got a goal from Joseph Paul as well. In addition, Hampton Roads Whalers received assists from Nicholas Gimbel, who had one, Jacob Toro, who had two, and Jonathon Arnaud, who had three.
Atlanta Junior Knights forced Hampton Roads Whalers goalie Ketzenberger to work between the pipes, taking 39 shots.
Hampton Roads Whalers totaled 29 minutes in penalty time with seven minors and one major and went 2-for-4 on the power play. Joseph Roberts made 28 saves for Atlanta Junior Knights on 34 shots. Atlanta Junior Knights incurred 22 minutes in penalty time with six minors.