Bier leads Gems over Ironmen, 10-6

Andrew Bier had six goals and one assist to lead Gems to a 10-6 victory over Ironmen.

Bier's first goal came 5:53 into the first period. He then added goals at 2:56 into the second, at 4:37 into the second, at 8:35 into the second, at 1:48 into the third, and at 11:08 into the third.

Gems forced Ironmen goalie Doug Bonora to work between the pipes, taking 41 shots. Gems bested its season scoring average. Gems has scored at the pace of 5.8 goals per game during the current campaign. Gems did not rack up many penalties in the contest, registering only one minor for two minutes in penalty time.

Gems additionally got points from Frank Tadeo, who also finished with one goal and two assists, James Bello, who also grabbed one goal and one assist, and Jesse Trovato, who also finished with one goal and two assists. Gems also got a goal from Jason Layton as well. More assists for Gems came via Scott Dimiceli, who had one.

Ironmen managed to stay out of the box better than usual, totaling one minor for two minutes in penalty time. Ironmen ended up below its season average of 3.0 penalty minutes per game. Ironmen's offense rang up 41 shots on Gems' net. Ironmen's defense was uncharacteristically lax during the game. Ironmen averages 2.5 goals allowed per game.

Ironmen was led by Joe Princepato, who registered three goals. Ironmen also got points from Phil Mahoney, who also registered one goal and one assist. Scott Evans also scored for Ironmen. In addition, Ironmen received assists from Randall Milazzo, Mike Berking, and Will Bjornsund, who each chipped in one.

Stephen Olsen recorded 35 saves for Gems. Gems registered zero goals on zero power play opportunities. Doug Bonora made 31 saves for Ironmen on 41 shots. Ironmen registered zero goals on zero power play opportunities.