Huge game by Kepple boosts Freeport over McDowell, 10-2

Behind a great game by Hunter Kepple, who had five goals and one assist, Freeport defeated McDowell, 10-2.

Kepple's first goal came 3:30 into the first period. He then added goals at 4:53 into the first, at 36 seconds into the second, at 14:46 into the second, and at 2:21 into the third.

Freeport's penalty kill excelled, as Freeport gave up one goal despite allowing nine power plays.

Freeport bested its season scoring average. Freeport averages 5.0 goals per game. Freeport capitalized on McDowell's penalties, netting two goals while skating with a man advantage. Freeport could not stay out of the penalty box, as the team accrued 26 minutes in penalties during the game.

Freeport additionally got points from Stone Haberstroh, who also registered one goal and one assist, Tanner Hill, who also racked up one goal and two assists, Michael Frazetta, who also registered one goal and two assists, and Ethan Waddell, who also grabbed one goal and two assists. Freeport also got a goal from Joel Bednar as well. Other players who recorded assists for Freeport were Cassandra Suran, who had two and Markus Hooks, Nick Rusak, Robert Reichenbaugh, and Benjamin Drzemiecki, who each chipped in one.

Freeport's Katie Hill stopped 24 shots out of the 26 that he faced. Kodey Silvis rejected 15 shots on goal for McDowell. McDowell incurred 10 minutes in penalty time with five minors.