Hockey / Huge game by Lee boosts Melbourne Glaciers over Melbourne Whalers, 5-2

Huge game by Lee boosts Melbourne Glaciers over Melbourne Whalers, 5-2

Date:  Source: Ice Hockey Australia Demo

Lenny Lee was all over the ice for Melbourne Glaciers, as he tallied two goals and one assist in Melbourne Glaciers' 5-2 win over Melbourne Whalers.

Lee scored at 8:02 into the first period to make the score 1-0 Melbourne Glaciers and again while 10:57 into the first to make the score 2-0 Melbourne Glaciers.

Melbourne Glaciers put up an impenetrable defensive front on the penalty kill, and did not allow Melbourne Whalers to score on any of its four power plays. The defensemen of Melbourne Glaciers were also effective in Melbourne Whalers' zone, and came away with two goals. Melbourne Glaciers' offense was clicking better than usual and put 32 shots on goal during the game, better than the 5.0 shots per game it averages.

Others who scored for Melbourne Glaciers included Corey Stinger, Gavin Birchler, and Sam Hodic, who each put in one. Other players who recorded assists for Melbourne Glaciers were Martin Brayden, David Foster, and Tim Vanderwolf, who contributed one each.

By firing 17 shots on goal, Melbourne Whalers exceeded the 2.0 shots it averages per game this year.

Melbourne Whalers was helped by Sam Stewart, who registered one goal. Stewart scored 1:28 into the second period to make the score 3-1 Melbourne Glaciers. Damian Pandolfo picked up the assist. Nickolaos French also scored for Melbourne Whalers. More assists for Melbourne Whalers came via Andrew Johns and Harrison Jaunozols, who each chipped in one.

Melbourne Glaciers' Jack Hayes stopped 15 shots out of the 17 that he faced. Melbourne Glaciers incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors. Mackenzie Hill rejected 27 shots on goal for Melbourne Whalers. Melbourne Whalers incurred four minutes in penalty time with two minors.