A2 Playoffs 2012
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Eastman's big game bests Hockey Milano Rossoblu in 6-4 HC Gherdeina winPranives Sun, Apr 01, 2012 Behind a great game by Derek Eastman, who had two goals and three assists, the HC Gherdeina Furie defeated Hockey Milano Rossoblu, 6-4. Eastman found the back of the net 1:24 into the third period to make the score 3-3 and again while 17:42 into the third to make the score 5-4 HC Gherdeina.Hockey Milano Rossoblu was doomed by its poor performance on special teams, as HC Gherdeina was able to score five times while on the power play. The Furie found the back of the net more times than it usually has this season. HC Gherdeina averages 3.2 goals per game. The defensemen of the Furie were also effective in Hockey Milano Rossoblu's zone, and came away with two goals. HC Gherdeina additionally got points from James Schaafsma, who also racked up two goals and two assists and Thomas Spinell, who also registered one goal and three assists. Gabriel Vinatzer also scored for HC Gherdeina. In addition, HC Gherdeina received assists from Patrick Wallenberg, Ivan Demetz, Stampfer Rupert, and Fabrizio Senoner, who each chipped in one. Hockey Milano Rossoblu's normally stingy defense allowed more goals than usual. Hockey Milano Rossoblu averages 2.5 goals allowed per game. Hockey Milano Rossoblu was held back by its power play unit, which tallied two goals on nine chances. Hockey Milano Rossoblu got an offensive boost from its blueliners, who contributed two goals during the game. Hockey Milano Rossoblu was led by Ryan Constant, who racked up one goal and two assists. Constant scored 9:35 into the second period to make the score 3-1 Hockey Milano Rossoblu. Kimmo Pikkarainen picked up the assist. Hockey Milano Rossoblu also got a goal from Andreas Lutz as well. Other players who recorded assists for Hockey Milano Rossoblu were Marcello Borghi and Luca Ansoldi, who contributed one a piece. Florian Grossgasteiger made 26 saves for HC Gherdeina on 30 shots. The Furie incurred 22 minutes in penalty time with 11 minors. Hockey Milano Rossoblu's Pasquale Terrazzano stopped 29 shots out of the 34 that he faced. Hockey Milano Rossoblu incurred 24 minutes in penalty time with 12 minors.
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