Hockey / M3-Clemson University uses big second period to beat M3-Florida State University, 6-1

M3-Clemson University uses big second period to beat M3-Florida State University, 6-1

Date:  Source: Clemson Tigers Ice Hockey

M3-Clemson University used a three-goal second period to put away M3-Florida State University, 6-1.

M3-Clemson University got the win behind a great game by Jared Tallo, who had two goals and one assist. Tallo scored the first of his two goals at 1:13 into the first period to make the score 1-0 M3-Clemson University. Zander Buttress provided the assist. Tallo's next tally made the score 2-0 M3-Clemson University with 13:34 left in the second period. Buttress assisted on the tally.

M3-Clemson University was led by goalie Trevor Tironi, who finished with 28 saves while allowing one goal. The solid play of Tironi will be reflected in his goals against average, which pre-game was 2.79.

M3-Clemson University racked up the penalties in the contest, and ended with eight minors and one major for 41 minutes in penalty time. The total exceeded the 19.0 minutes per game M3-Clemson University had been spending in the box. M3-Clemson University excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in nine chances. M3-Clemson University kept M3-Florida State University's goalie busy throughout the game, and Michael Crespo made 44 saves on 50 shots. M3-Clemson University's defensemen played an important role in the offense, chipping in five goals.

M3-Clemson University additionally got points from Austin McCall, who also had one goal and one assist. Alec Swindeman also scored for M3-Clemson University. In addition, M3-Clemson University received assists from Christian Suda, who had one and Matt Morris and Connor Megan, who contributed two each.

M3-Florida State University's offense operated below its season average. M3-Florida State University averages 3.5 goals per game. M3-Florida State University put 29 shots on net during the contest, more than the 0.3 it averages per game.

M3-Clemson University registered two goals on five power play opportunities. For M3-Clemson University, Megan was ejected from the game. M3-Florida State University incurred 10 minutes in penalty time with five minors.