Hockey / Traverse City Hounds rides Krejcik to victory over Soo Firehawks, 3-1

Traverse City Hounds rides Krejcik to victory over Soo Firehawks, 3-1

Date:  Source: MWJHL: Soo Firehawks

David Krejcik stood on his head and made 32 saves to lead Traverse City Hounds to a 3-1 victory over Soo Firehawks.

The win by Traverse City Hounds clinched the best of three series at 2-0.

Traverse City Hounds was led by Scott Luca, who racked up one goal and one assist. Luca scored on the power play 14:34 into the third period to make the score 2-1 Traverse City Hounds. Traverse City Hounds earned a power play opportunity when Stephen Hillock was put in the box for tripping. Cam Givens picked up the assist.

Traverse City Hounds' penalty kill was spotless, allowing no goals on five Soo Firehawks power plays. Traverse City Hounds' defensemen played an important role in the offense, chipping in two goals.

Others who scored for Traverse City Hounds included Kevin Hansen and Kevin Cole, who scored one goal each. More assists for Traverse City Hounds came via Jan Voves, who had one and Cam Fisher, who had two.

Soo Firehawks' offense rang up 33 shots on Traverse City Hounds' net.

Soo Firehawks was led by Anthony Laaksonen, who scored the team's only goal. Laaksonen scored 1:01 into the second period to make the score 1-0 Soo Firehawks. Daniel Bachynsky provided the assist.

Traverse City Hounds totaled 21 minutes in penalty time with eight minors and one major and went 1-for-3 on the power play. Mackenzie Bruce rejected 25 shots on goal for Soo Firehawks. Soo Firehawks ended with 17 minutes in penalty time with six minors and one major.