Hockey / Mars - MS blows out Butler 2 - MS, 5-0

Mars - MS blows out Butler 2 - MS, 5-0

Date:  Source: PIHL Mars Planets

Mars - MS had a four-goal lead after two periods and cruised the rest of the way en route to a 5-0 win over Butler two - MS.

Mars - MS was led by Nicholas Bruce, who registered one goal. Bruce scored 3:04 into the first period to make the score 1-0 Mars - MS. Nikolai Osborne picked up the assist.

Mars - MS' defensive play was more effective than usual against Butler two - MS. Mars - MS averages 2.4 goals allowed per game. Butler two - MS was unable to stop Mars - MS from sending pucks towards the net, and Mars - MS eventually piled up 42 shots on goal. Mars - MS outdid its season average for goals scored. Mars - MS averages 2.9 goals per game. Team's forwards weren't the only contributers offensively, and the team's defensemen showcased their scoring touch with two goals.

Mars - MS also got points from Osborne, who also tallied one goal and one assist and Michael Manuppelli, who also had one goal and one assist to lead the team in points. Mars - MS also had goals scored by Cole Brennan and Jamison Hanlon, who scored one goal each. More assists for Mars - MS came via Christian Colafella, Zachary Gerthoffer, Mackenzie Riemer, Blake Duffy, and Luca Colafella, who contributed one each.

Butler two - MS excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in three chances. Butler two - MS' offense was handcuffed by Mars - MS' defensive play, and Butler two - MS managed only nine shots on goal during the game.

Daniel Mitchell rejected nine shots on goal for Mars - MS. Mars - MS incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors. Bryce Rearick recorded 37 saves for Butler two - MS. Butler two - MS incurred eight minutes in penalty time with four minors.