Hockey / Mettrick's hat trick boosts South Park - MS over Baldwin 2 - MS, 8-0

Mettrick's hat trick boosts South Park - MS over Baldwin 2 - MS, 8-0

Date:  Source: PIHL South Park Eagles

George Mettrick netted a hat trick to lead South Park - MS over Baldwin two - MS, 8-0.

Mettrick notched his first tally 26 seconds into the first period. He then added goals at 2:44 into the second and at 6:50 into the second.

South Park - MS stifled Baldwin two - MS' power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man. South Park - MS' defensive play was more effective than usual against Baldwin two - MS. South Park - MS averages 2.3 goals allowed per game. South Park - MS' goal total was higher than its season average. This season, South Park - MS averages 4.5 goals per contest. Team's forwards weren't the only contributers offensively, and the team's defensemen showcased their scoring touch with two goals.

South Park - MS also got points from Kirk Stewart, who also racked up two goals and one assist, Justin Mettrick, who also had one goal and one assist, and Garrett Brelosky, who also registered two goals and two assists to lead the team in points. More assists for South Park - MS came via Mason Hammond, who had two and John Betz, Tyler Vargo, and Aiden Giles, who each chipped in one.

Baldwin two - MS' penalty kill was spotless, allowing no goals on three South Park - MS power plays. Baldwin two - MS found itself stymied offensively, and got off a mere five shots against South Park - MS' defense.

Shane Peremba rejected five shots on goal for South Park - MS. South Park - MS incurred eight minutes in penalty time with four minors. Matthew Cortazzo took the loss and made 11 saves before being replaced by Colt Phillips who made seven saves. Baldwin two - MS incurred eight minutes in penalty time with four minors.