Hockey / Canon-McMillan beats Central Catholic 4-0 as Hartnett gains shutout

Canon-McMillan beats Central Catholic 4-0 as Hartnett gains shutout

Date:  Source: PIHL: Central Catholic Vikings

Conor Hartnett was superb between the pipes for Canon-McMillan, as he did not allow a goal in a 4-0 victory over Central Catholic.

Canon-McMillan was led by Brett Morgan, who grabbed one goal. Morgan scored 5:04 into the first period to make the score 1-0 Canon-McMillan. Brett Smiley provided the assist.

Canon-McMillan put up an impenetrable defensive front on the penalty kill, and did not allow Central Catholic to score on any of its four power plays. Canon-McMillan's defensive play was more effective than usual against Central Catholic. Canon-McMillan averages 3.0 goals allowed per game. Canon-McMillan's offense rang up 36 shots on Central Catholic's net. Canon-McMillan could not stay out of the penalty box, as the team accrued 16 minutes in penalties during the game.

Others who scored for Canon-McMillan included Jacob McClelland, Austin Czartorski, and Lucas Lavella, who scored one goal each. In addition, Canon-McMillan received assists from Christian Stewart, who had two and Jack Clendaniel and Ian Hess, who contributed one each.

Central Catholic excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in five chances. Central Catholic could not produce up to its normal offensive output. Central Catholic puts an average of 4.1 pucks into the net per game. Central Catholic kept Canon-McMillan's goalie busy throughout the game, and Hartnett made 31 saves on 31 shots. Central Catholic could not stay out of the penalty box, as the team accrued 14 minutes in penalties during the game.

Central Catholic's Nathaniel Cava stopped 32 shots out of the 36 that he faced.