Hockey / Sydney Wolf Pack hangs on, beats Melbourne Glaciers 2-0

Sydney Wolf Pack hangs on, beats Melbourne Glaciers 2-0

Date:  Source: Ice Hockey Australia

Sydney Wolf Pack beat Melbourne Glaciers, 2-0, in a contest where the winning goal was scored in the first period but the game remained close throughout.

Brendan Kong provided Sydney Wolf Pack with the game-winning tally when he scored 7:49 into the first period. Cameron Smith assisted on the tally.

Kong was all over the ice for Sydney Wolf Pack, as he finished with two goals in the win.

Jake Burgess frustrated Melbourne Glaciers' offense all game, and stopped 29 shots en route to a shutout. Burgess managed to improve on his goals against average, which stood at 2.47 prior to the game.

Sydney Wolf Pack's penalty box was a popular destination as the team totaled eight minors and one major for 51 minutes in penalty time. The total exceeded the 22.0 minutes per game Sydney Wolf Pack had been spending in the box. Sydney Wolf Pack stifled Melbourne Glaciers' power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man. Sydney Wolf Pack was steadier on the defensive front than it has been for much of this season. Sydney Wolf Pack gives up 2.2 goals on average per game. Sydney Wolf Pack put 21 shots on net during the contest, more than the 1.1 it averages per game.

More assists for Sydney Wolf Pack came via Jack Oxlade, who had one.

Melbourne Glaciers was held below its usual level of production. Melbourne Glaciers puts an average of 2.5 pucks into the net per game. Melbourne Glaciers' offense was clicking better than usual and put 29 shots on goal during the game, better than the 2.5 shots per game it averages.

Sydney Wolf Pack registered zero goals on one power play opportunities. For Sydney Wolf Pack, Jarrod Smith was ejected from the game. Jack Hayes made 19 saves for Melbourne Glaciers on 21 shots. Melbourne Glaciers incurred eight minutes in penalty time with four minors.