Hockey / San Diego beats North Dakota 8-5 as Gealy gets hat trick

San Diego beats North Dakota 8-5 as Gealy gets hat trick

Date:  Source: America's Showcase

North Dakota could not stop San Diego's Jake Gealy, who tallied a hat trick in an 8-5 win.

Gealy's first goal came 28 seconds into the second period. He then added goals at 13:31 into the third and at 16:49 into the third.

San Diego excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in four chances. San Diego bested its season scoring average. San Diego has scored at the pace of 5.3 goals per game during the current campaign.

San Diego additionally got points from Will Devaney, who also had one goal and one assist and Reed Harbison, who also registered two goals and one assist. Others who scored for San Diego included Zachary Thompson and Luc Cross, who scored one goal each. In addition, San Diego received assists from Isaac Miller, who had two and Dylon Adams, Zach Morel, and London Peters, who contributed one each.

North Dakota's goal total was higher than its season average. This season, North Dakota averages 2.8 goals per contest. North Dakota found itself stymied offensively, and got off a mere 12 shots against San Diego's defense.

North Dakota was led by Peyton Tofte, who finished with two goals and two assists. Tofte scored the first of his two goals at 8:54 into the first period to make the score 2-1 North Dakota. Damon Laks assisted on the tally. Tofte's next tally made the score 3-1 North Dakota with 6:34 left in the first period. Laks picked up the assist. North Dakota also got a goal from Skylar Petrik as well.

Baylee Owen made seven saves for San Diego on 12 shots. San Diego incurred eight minutes in penalty time with four minors. Mitch Heigaard rejected 12 shots on goal for North Dakota. North Dakota incurred eight minutes in penalty time with four minors.