Hockey / Omaha AAA 16U pulls away in second, rolls over Lansing Capitals 16U, 6-1

Omaha AAA 16U pulls away in second, rolls over Lansing Capitals 16U, 6-1

Date:  Source: NAPHL: Thunder AAA Hockey Club

Omaha AAA 16U scored four goals in the second period to pull away from Lansing Capitals 16U and clinch a 6-1 win.

Omaha AAA 16U was led by Dane Johnson, who had one goal. Johnson scored on the power play 4:15 into the second period to make the score 2-0 Omaha AAA 16U. Omaha AAA 16U had gotten the advantage when Lansing Capitals 16U's Colt Hanks was sent off for delay of game. Casey Gilling assisted on the tally.

Omaha AAA 16U put up an impenetrable defensive front on the penalty kill, and did not allow Lansing Capitals 16U to score on any of its five power plays.

Omaha AAA 16U additionally got points from Gilling, who also registered one goal and two assists to lead the team in points. Others who scored for Omaha AAA 16U included Ethen Frank, who had two and Bryan Yoon and Baron Thompson, who each put in one. More assists for Omaha AAA 16U came via Austin Long, who had three and Johnny Bennis and Gabe Wahl, who contributed one each.

Lansing Capitals 16U gave up more goals than its normal season average. Lansing Capitals 16U is averaging 2.5 goals against for the season.

Maximilian Haselbacher recorded 23 saves for Omaha AAA 16U. Omaha AAA 16U incurred 12 minutes in penalty time with six minors. Colt Hanks made 22 saves for Lansing Capitals 16U on 28 shots. Lansing Capitals 16U incurred 14 minutes in penalty time with seven minors.