Hockey / Mars - JV shrugs off penalties, upends West Allegheny - JV, 3-0

Mars - JV shrugs off penalties, upends West Allegheny - JV, 3-0

Date:  Source: PIHL Mars Planets

Despite having to fight off several power plays, Mars - JV was able to defeat West Allegheny - JV, 3-0.

Mars - JV was led by Hunter Riemer, who racked up one goal. Riemer scored 2:29 into the first period to make the score 1-0 Mars - JV. Jacob Hulbert picked up the assist.

Mars - JV stifled West Allegheny - JV's power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man. Mars - JV kept West Allegheny - JV's goalie busy throughout the game, and Emma Zeveney made 32 saves on 35 shots. Mars - JV could not stay out of the penalty box, as the team accrued 44 minutes in penalties during the game.

Mars - JV also got points from Hulbert, who also had one goal and one assist to lead the team in points. Mars - JV also got a goal from William Scurci as well. More assists for Mars - JV came via Braden Hanna and Donald Pucciarelli, who each chipped in one.

West Allegheny - JV's penalty kill was spotless, allowing no goals on seven Mars - JV power plays. West Allegheny - JV was held below its usual level of production. West Allegheny - JV averages 2.5 goals per game. West Allegheny - JV's offense was handcuffed by Mars - JV's defensive play, and West Allegheny - JV managed only 14 shots on goal during the game.

Angus Elder recorded 14 saves for Mars - JV. West Allegheny - JV incurred 26 minutes in penalty time with eight minors.