Gems beats Misfits 8-5 as Bello gets hat trick

James Bello netted a hat trick to lead Gems over Misfits, 8-5.

Bello notched his first tally 15:00 into the second period. He then added goals at 15:00 into the third and at 15:00 into the third.

Gems managed to stay out of the box better than usual, registering one minor for two minutes in penalty time. Gems ended up below its season average of 4.0 penalty minutes per game. Gems kept Misfits' goalie busy throughout the game, and Joseph Cartigiano made 39 saves on 47 shots. Gems outdid its season average for goals scored. This season, Gems averages 3.0 goals per contest.

Gems also got points from Andrew Bier, who also tallied one goal and one assist, Jason Layton, who also had one goal and two assists, and Jesse Trovato, who also registered three goals and one assist to lead the team in points. More assists for Gems came via Tim Sullivan and Joseph Gemellaro, who each chipped in one.

Gems was unable to stop Misfits from sending pucks towards the net, and Misfits eventually piled up 41 shots on goal. Misfits surpassed its usual scoring output this season. Misfits averages 0.0 goals per game. Misfits gave up more goals than its normal season average. Misfits is averaging 0.0 goals against for the season.

Misfits was helped by Chris Bello, who racked up two goals. Bello scored the first of his two goals at 15:00 into the second period to make the score 2-1 Misfits. Frank Santore assisted on the tally. Bello's next tally made the score 5-4 Misfits with 5:00 left in the third period. Santore picked up the assist. Sean Mcginley also scored for Misfits. Other players who recorded assists for Misfits were Anthony Madonia, who had one.

Gems' Stephen Olsen stopped 36 shots out of the 41 that he faced. Gems registered zero goals on two power play opportunities. Misfits incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors and had no power play opportunities.