Hockey / Schimizzi nets hat trick, leads Greater Latrobe to 8-0 win over Norwin

Schimizzi nets hat trick, leads Greater Latrobe to 8-0 win over Norwin

Date:  Source: PIHL Highschool Site old

Jared Schimizzi netted a hat trick to lead Greater Latrobe over Norwin, 8-0.

Schimizzi notched his first tally 13:32 into the first period. He then added goals at 14:50 into the second and at 13:17 into the third.

Greater Latrobe led by only one goal at the end of the first period, but put the game away by scoring four goals in the second.

Greater Latrobe stifled Norwin's power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man. Greater Latrobe's defensive play was more effective than usual against Norwin. Greater Latrobe allows 3.0 goals per game. Greater Latrobe forced Norwin goalie Austin Imro to work between the pipes, taking 63 shots. Greater Latrobe bested its season scoring average. Greater Latrobe averages 5.9 goals per game.

Greater Latrobe additionally got points from Brendan Johns, who also registered three goals and one assist to lead the team in points, Carter Atkinson, who also grabbed one goal and one assist, and Cory Gates, who also had one goal and two assists. In addition, Greater Latrobe received assists from Daniel Johnson, who had two and Garrett Lawrence and Blake Rossi, who each chipped in one.

Norwin excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in five chances. Norwin did not challenge the opposing netminder, only getting seven shots on net to force seven saves.

Ryan Pal rejected seven shots on goal for Greater Latrobe. Greater Latrobe incurred 18 minutes in penalty time with four minors. Imro recorded 55 saves for Norwin. Norwin incurred 18 minutes in penalty time with four minors.